The next day, at dawn, Lu Yong gently woke up Hannah who was still sleeping.

He leaned close to her ear and whispered softly, "Hey, lazy cat, wake up! Today I'm going to take you to a place that will surely open your eyes and make you happy!"

Hannah opened her eyes dazedly and muttered, "What place is so magical? It can make me so happy?"

Lu Yong smiled mysteriously and blinked his eyes. "Zhongshan Ten-mile Art Gallery is a place as beautiful as a painting. The reservoir is as big as the sea, and the surrounding mountains are bizarre. There is also a small island called Lu Huitou. I heard that there is a deer head statue on the island, which is very effective. Let's go and worship it, maybe it will bring good luck!"

Hannah's sleepiness disappeared instantly when she heard this, and she sat up from the bed. "Really? Then let's go! I don't want to miss such a beautiful place!"

The two quickly washed up and drove to Zhongshan Shili Art Gallery. Along the way, Hannah was like a curious baby, asking questions all the time, and Lu Yong patiently answered them one by one, occasionally inserting some small jokes, and the car was filled with laughter.

Finally, they arrived at the entrance of Zhongshan Ten-mile Gallery. At first glance, a rippling reservoir appeared before their eyes. The water surface was like a mirror, reflecting the surrounding rolling mountains, like a moving landscape painting.

"Wow, it's so beautiful here!" As soon as Hannah entered the door, she was deeply attracted by the scenery in front of her and couldn't help but exclaim.

Lu Yong smiled proudly: "How is it? I didn't lie to you, did I? This is Zhongshan Reservoir, covering an area of ​​about 3000 acres, with clear water and green banks, and the scenery of lakes and mountains complement each other. Come on, I'll take you to see those strange peaks and rocks."

The two walked along the path beside the reservoir, and saw that the surrounding peaks were of different shapes, some like dancing fairies, some like tall and steep deer horns, and some like sharp eagle beaks. Hannah pointed to a peak and said with a smile: "Lu Yong, look at that peak, doesn't it look like a fairy combing her hair?"

Lu Yong looked in the direction of her finger, and sure enough, the mountain looked like a fairy combing her hair with her long hair fluttering, lifelike. He couldn't help but exclaimed: "Hannah, you have such a rich imagination! This mountain really looks like a fairy combing her hair, so vivid!"

The two walked and looked around, stopping from time to time to admire the beautiful scenery in front of them. Suddenly, Hannah's eyes lit up, and she pointed to a small island not far away and shouted: "Lu Yong, look at that island, isn't it Luhuitou?"

Lu Yong looked in the direction of her finger and saw a small island standing in the middle of the reservoir. The island was covered with green trees and a deer head statue could be vaguely seen standing in the middle. He nodded and said, "Yes, that's Lu Huitou. Let's go and row the boat over to take a look."

The two came to the dock, rented a small boat, and paddled towards Luhuitou Island. The sparkling water and the breeze were refreshing. Hannah sat on the bow, waving her hat excitedly and shouting, "It's so cool! I feel like a pirate queen!"

Lu Yong smiled and deliberately posed like a pirate, cooperating with Hannah: "Then I will be your pirate subordinate, ready to be dispatched by Her Majesty the Queen at any time!"

The two laughed and played, and unknowingly arrived at Luhuitou Island. When they boarded the island, they saw the deer head statue standing tall, with a peaceful look, as if guarding this beautiful land. Hannah walked to the statue, closed her eyes, put her hands together, and silently made a wish.

Lu Yong asked curiously: "Hannah, what wish did you make?"

Hannah smiled mysteriously: "You can't tell your wishes out loud. If you tell them out loud, they won't work. But I can tell you that this wish is related to you!"

When Lu Yong heard this, he felt very happy. He held Hannah's hand tightly and said affectionately: "Hannah, no matter what your wish is, I will try my best to realize it. Because your happiness is my happiness."

The two of them strolled and chatted on Luhuitou Island, and before they knew it, it was noon. They decided to have a picnic on the island to enjoy the rare tranquility and beauty.

Lu Yong took out the prepared food and drinks from his backpack and spread them on the picnic blanket on the ground. Hannah saw it and immediately cheered: "Wow! It's so rich! There are my favorite sandwiches, fruit salad, and red wine!"

The two sat down, eating and chatting, enjoying this romantic lunch. Suddenly, Hannah suggested: "Lu Yong, let's go fishing this afternoon! Let's see who can catch more fish!"

When Lu Yong heard this, he immediately became excited: "Okay! I'm a fishing expert, you better be careful!"

The two came to the reservoir, found a suitable place to sit down, and started fishing. Although Hannah was a novice, she quickly mastered the fishing skills under Lu Yong's guidance. She patiently waited for the fish to bite the hook, humming a little song from time to time, looking leisurely and contented.

Lu Yong looked serious, his eyes fixed on the water, afraid of missing any fish. The two sat quietly, enjoying the fun of fishing. Suddenly, Hannah's fishing rod sank suddenly, and she shouted excitedly: "Lu Yong! I caught a fish!"

Lu Yong saw it and immediately ran over to help. A big fish was struggling in the water. Hannah took great effort to pull it ashore. She smiled proudly: "Look! I caught a big fish! Are you going to give up?"

Lu Yong smiled and shook his head: "Humph! Don't be too proud! I've only just begun!"

The two of them fished one after another, joking and making fun of each other from time to time. Before they knew it, the sun was setting. They packed up their fishing gear and picnic items and prepared to return to the dock.

On the way back, Hannah suddenly suggested: "Lu Yong, let's have a rowing race! Let's see who can row faster!"

When Lu Yong heard this, he immediately became interested: "Great! I'm an expert in rowing! You better be careful!"

The two sat at the bow and stern of the boat and started a rowing competition. Although Hannah was a girl, she rowed very fast. The oars flew in the water and the boat moved forward quickly. Lu Yong was not to be outdone. He used all his strength to row hard. The two chased each other and started a fierce rowing competition on the water.

In the end, Lu Yong won the game with a slight advantage. He smiled proudly: "Haha! I am still the best!"

Although Hannah lost the game, she was not angry at all. She smiled and said to Lu Yong: "Humph! Don't be too proud! I will definitely beat you next time!"

The two of them rowed back to the dock, laughing and joking. After they got ashore, they walked hand in hand in the afterglow of the sunset, their hearts filled with happiness and satisfaction.

Hannah held Lu Yong's hand tightly and said affectionately: "Lu Yong, thank you for always being by my side and bringing me so much joy and happiness. I feel that I am the happiest person in the world."

Lu Yong hugged Hannah and said, "Hannah, me too. Being with you, every day is full of joy and surprises."

The two smiled at each other. Here, they not only appreciated the beautiful natural scenery, but also enhanced their feelings for each other, making their love deeper and firmer.
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On the last day of their trip to Hezhou, the sun shone through the gauze-like clouds onto Lu Yong and Hannah, as if nature had deliberately put a warm end to their journey.

The two stood at the door of the hotel, smiled at each other, and their hearts were full of anticipation for the upcoming exploration of the ancient city of Linhe.

"Today is the last day of our trip to Hezhou, we must cherish it." Lu Yong rubbed Hannah's hair and said with a smile.

Hannah blinked and replied playfully, "Of course, I have prepared many poses, just waiting to take photos and check in at Linhe Ancient City!"

The two drove to the ancient city of Linhe. Along the way, Hannah was full of curiosity about this historical and cultural city. "Lu Yong, do you know? I checked. The ancient city of Linhe was built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty. It was the largest military fortress in eastern Guangxi at that time!" Lu Yong nodded and smiled, "Yes, I also know that it consists of two parts, the inner layer and the outer layer. The inner layer is rectangular with a circumference of about 3.5 kilometers, and the outer layer is an irregular polygon with a circumference of about 6 kilometers. There are tall walls and deep trenches inside and outside the ancient city, as well as 4 gate towers and 4 corner towers, located in the four directions of east, west, south and north. Just thinking about it makes me feel very spectacular!"

Soon, they arrived at the entrance of Linhe Ancient City. At a glance, the ancient city walls stood tall in the sun, as if telling the vicissitudes of a thousand years of history. Hannah excitedly pulled Lu Yong's hand and shouted, "Hurry up, hurry up, I want to take a photo!"

The two first came to the inner wall, where the walls towered into the sky, with mottled bricks and stones, revealing a sense of historical heaviness. Hannah posed handsomely, leaning against the wall, and said with a smile: "Lu Yong, take a quick photo! I want to have an intimate contact with this ancient wall!"

Lu Yong picked up his phone and took a photo. A photo full of historical charm was born. He looked at the photo and nodded with satisfaction: "Well, not bad! Your pose is quite stylish!"

Then, they walked along the city wall and came to the irregular polygonal area on the outer layer. Although the city wall here is not as regular as the inner layer, it has a more wild beauty. The two chatted as they walked, stopping from time to time to appreciate the beautiful scenery in front of them.

"Lu Yong, look at that gate tower, it's so spectacular!" Hannah suddenly shouted, pointing at a gate tower not far away.

Lu Yong looked in the direction of her finger and saw a towering gatehouse standing before him, with its eaves and corners, looking magnificent. He couldn't help but exclaimed: "Wow, this gatehouse is really amazing! Let's go over and take a look."

The two came to the gatehouse and saw various exquisite patterns and words engraved on it, as if telling the history and culture of the ancient city. Hannah curiously touched the carvings on the gatehouse and asked, "Lu Yong, what do these carvings mean?"

Lu Yong took a closer look and explained: "These carvings may be totems or symbols of the time. I am not sure about the details. However, you can touch them and feel the warmth of history."

After hearing this, Hannah immediately reached out and touched the carvings, with a satisfied smile on her face. She turned to look at Lu Yong and said with a smile: "I feel like I have traveled back to ancient times. It's so magical!"

Lu Yong smiled, took Hannah's hand, and continued walking forward. After a while, they arrived in front of the Bagua Tower in the ancient city. The building had a unique shape, and the Bagua shape design was eye-catching.

"Wow, this building is so interesting!" Hannah shouted excitedly, "Lu Yong, did you know? I heard that Wangfu Bagua Building is one of the landmark buildings in the ancient city!"

Lu Yong nodded and said with a smile: "Of course I know! Look at its Bagua-shaped design, how unique! Let's go in and take a look."

The two walked into the Bagua Building of the palace, where they saw all kinds of ancient furniture and decorations, making people feel as if they were in an ancient palace. Hannah curiously touched and looked around, and from time to time she posed in various funny poses for Lu Yong to take pictures.

"Lu Yong, what do you think of my pose? Do I look like an ancient princess?" Hannah struck an elegant pose and said with a smile.

Lu Yong looked at the photo and couldn't help laughing: "Haha, your pose is so funny! But you look like an ancient princess!"

The two of them were playing and taking photos in the Bagua Tower of the palace, and before they knew it, it was noon. They decided to find a restaurant in the ancient city to try the local specialties.

Walking on the streets of the ancient city, the two were attracted by the aroma of various delicacies. The streets were lined with various snack stalls and restaurants, which made people dazzled. Hannah excitedly pulled Lu Yong's hand and shouted: "Lu Yong, look at that snack stall, there are so many people! Let's go and see what delicious food there is!"

The two came to the snack stand and saw the stall owner skillfully making a local specialty snack - Hezhou rice noodles. The rice noodles were fragrant and mouth-watering. Lu Yong couldn't help but order one and tasted it with Hannah.

"Wow, this rice noodle is so delicious!" Hannah praised as she ate it, "Lu Yong, you should try it too, it's really delicious!"

Lu Yong took a bite and found it delicious and smooth. He couldn't help but give a thumbs up and praised: "It's really delicious! Hezhou's food is really well-deserved!"

After lunch, the two continued to tour the ancient city. They came to Taiping Bridge, which spanned a clear river. The bridge was simple and elegant, as if telling a thousand-year-old story.

"Lu Yong, look at this bridge, it's so beautiful!" Hannah shouted as she stood on the bridge and admired the scenery on both sides of the river.

Lu Yong came over and stood beside Hannah, admiring the beautiful scenery together. He said softly, "Yes, this bridge is really beautiful. Look at its simple and elegant shape, and the clear river, it is just like a moving painting."

The two stood on the bridge, quietly admiring the scenery on both sides of the river. Suddenly, Hannah suggested: "Lu Yong, let's walk along the river and see if there are any other beautiful scenery waiting for us to discover."

Lu Yong nodded, took Hannah's hand, and walked along the river. After a while, they arrived in front of the mosque in the ancient city. The mosque has a unique architectural style and is full of exotic customs.

"Wow, this mosque is so beautiful!" Hannah shouted excitedly, "Lu Yong, did you know? I heard that this mosque is an important cultural landscape in the ancient city!"

Lu Yong nodded and said with a smile: "Of course I know! Look at its unique architectural style and the exotic decorations. It's so charming! Let's go in and take a look."

The two walked into the mosque and saw various religious items and decorations on display, which gave people a solemn and sacred atmosphere. Hannah curiously looked around and touched things, and asked Lu Yong questions about Islamic culture and knowledge from time to time.

Lu Yong patiently answered their questions one by one, and interspersed some jokes from time to time, allowing Hannah to understand the culture and history of Islam in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

Unconsciously, the sun began to set. Lu Yong and Hannah walked out of the mosque and stood on the street of the ancient city, looking back at this ancient city full of history and cultural heritage.

"Lu Yong, you know what? I'm really happy today." Hannah suddenly said, "This trip to Hezhou made me feel the weight of history and the charm of culture, and also allowed me to take so many beautiful photos."

Lu Yong smiled and looked into Hannah's eyes: "I know, as long as you are happy, I will be happy."

After hearing this, Hannah felt a warm feeling in her heart.

"Lu Yong, thank you for always being with me. I hope we can travel to more places together and explore more unknowns in the future."

Lu Yong nodded: "I hope so too. Being with you, every day is full of joy and surprises."

Although the trip to Hezhou has ended, their love and story continue.

Every brick and tile, every scene and object in the ancient city of Linhe will become an unforgettable memory in their hearts.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, the two walked hand in hand on the streets of the ancient city, their hearts filled with longing for the future. (End of this chapter)

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