Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

"Well, our journey continues, and the next place will definitely be exciting." Li Xiao said.

After bidding farewell to the exotic Central Street in Harbin, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came to the picturesque Beihai. When they stood on the Beihai Silver Beach, the white and fine sand and the endless sea made them feel relaxed and happy.

"Old Li, this Beihai Silver Beach is so beautiful!" Huang Pengfei opened his arms and felt the sea breeze.

Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, Beihai Silver Beach is famous for its fine white sand, clean water, and soft waves. Let's go for a walk on the beach."

The two took off their shoes and stepped on the soft beach, feeling the wonderful feeling of sand flowing through their toes. Waves came one after another, hitting their ankles and bringing a slight coolness.

"Look how clear the sea water is!" Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the sea in the distance.

"Well, the water quality of the North Sea is very good and very suitable for swimming and diving." Li Xiao responded.

They walked along the beach, enjoying the beautiful scenery. Not far away, some tourists were playing beach volleyball and some were flying kites.

"Old Li, let's go rent a kite and fly it," Huang Pengfei suggested.

"Okay." Li Xiao agreed readily.

They rented a kite and ran on the beach, trying to get the kite to fly. After several attempts, the kite finally flew high in the sky.

"Haha, success!" Huang Pengfei looked at the kite in the sky excitedly.

Tired from playing, they were also hungry, so they came to a seafood restaurant to taste the specialties of Beihai.

"Boss, can you recommend any special dishes?" Huang Pengfei said.

The boss introduced enthusiastically: "Our sandworms, shrimp cakes, and pig's trotter rice noodles are all very good."

"Okay, then give me one for each." Huang Pengfei said generously.

Soon, all the dishes were served. Li Xiao picked up a sandworm and put it in his mouth. The sandworm tasted delicious and he praised it highly.

"These sandworms taste really good and are very chewy." Li Xiao praised.

Huang Pengfei has a special liking for shrimp crackers: "This shrimp cracker is so fragrant, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside."

After dinner, they went to see a Tanka folk performance. The performance venue was full of tourists, and everyone was looking forward to the wonderful performance.

The performance began, with actors dressed in traditional Tanka costumes, performing traditional programs such as saltwater songs and water weddings. Their melodious singing and lively performances made Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei deeply intoxicated.

"This Tanka folk performance is so beautiful!" Huang Pengfei applauded excitedly.

"Yes, Tanka culture is one of the characteristic cultures of Beihai and it is very charming," said Li Xiao.

After the performance, they came to the local specialty store, which was filled with various Beihai specialties, such as pearls, sea duck eggs, and dried squid.

"Old Li, what do you think we should buy?" Huang Pengfei asked.

"I think pearls are nice and shiny. I can buy some to give to my family and friends. Sea duck eggs are also very good and taste delicious," said Li Xiao.

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Huang Pengfei began to select specialties.

After buying the local specialties, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei stood on the Beihai Silver Beach, looking at the beautiful sea and beach, their hearts filled with reluctance to leave.

"The Beihai Silver Beach is so beautiful. I will definitely come here again if I have the chance," said Huang Pengfei.

"Well, our journey continues, and the next place will definitely be exciting." Li Xiao said.

Leaving the beautiful Beihai Silver Beach, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came to Huangshan, which is famous for its "four wonders" of strange pines, strange rocks, sea of ​​clouds and hot springs. When they stood at the foot of Huangshan and looked up at the towering peak, their hearts were filled with awe and expectation.

"Old Li, Mount Huangshan is so spectacular!" Huang Pengfei exclaimed as he looked at the towering peaks.

Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, Huangshan is known as the most unique mountain in the world. We must appreciate its charm this time. Let's take the cable car up."

The two of them got on the cable car and slowly went up the mountain. As the cable car went higher, the beautiful scenery of Huangshan gradually appeared before their eyes. The steep peaks, strange rocks, and lush pine trees made them dazzled.

"Wow, look at that stone, does it look like a monkey?" Huang Pengfei said, pointing to a strange rock.

"It really does! The strange rocks in Huangshan are so varied." Li Xiao responded.

After getting off the cable car, they strolled along the mountain road, enjoying the beautiful scenery of Huangshan. The pine trees on the roadside were in various shapes and sizes, some standing tall, some bending and circling, some shaped like a sleeping dragon, and some like a phoenix.

"These pine trees are so beautiful, they are worthy of being called the strange pines of Huangshan." Huang Pengfei exclaimed.

"Yes, Huangshan pine is famous for its peculiar shape and tenacious vitality," said Li Xiao.

They came to a viewing platform, from which they could overlook the sea of ​​clouds of Huangshan Mountain. The white sea of ​​clouds was like a turbulent sea, rolling and surging, making people feel as if they were in a fairyland.

"This sea of ​​clouds is so beautiful!" Huang Pengfei excitedly took out his camera and kept taking pictures.

"Well, the sea of ​​clouds in Huangshan is a great wonder, very spectacular." Li Xiao was also shocked by the beautiful scenery before him.

After spending some time on Mount Huangshan, the two were hungry, so they went to a restaurant on the mountain to taste the special food of Mount Huangshan.

"Boss, can you recommend any special dishes?" Huang Pengfei said.

The boss introduced enthusiastically: "Our Huangshan stewed pigeon, Huangshan dried bamboo shoots, and Huangshan hairy tofu are all very good."

"Okay, then give me one for each." Huang Pengfei said generously.

Soon, all the dishes were served. Li Xiao picked up a piece of Huangshan hairy tofu and put it in his mouth. The tofu had a delicate texture and delicious taste.

"This hairy tofu tastes really good and is very unique." Li Xiao praised.

Huang Pengfei has a special liking for Huangshan stewed pigeon: "This pigeon is very flavorful and the meat is very tender."

After dinner, they continued to play in the mountains. They came to the hot spring area of ​​Huangshan Mountain and prepared to soak in the hot springs to relieve their fatigue.

"This hot spring water is so comfortable!" Huang Pengfei said comfortably while soaking in the hot spring.

"Yes, the hot springs in Huangshan have great health benefits and can relax the body and mind." Li Xiao said.

After soaking in the hot springs, they came to a local specialty store, which was filled with various Huangshan specialties, such as Huangshan sesame cakes, Huangshan tea, and Huangshan stone ear.

"Old Li, what do you think we should buy?" Huang Pengfei asked.

"I think Huangshan sesame cakes are good and taste very fragrant. You can buy some to take home as snacks. Huangshan tea is also very good and has a mellow taste." Li Xiao said.

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Huang Pengfei began to select specialties.

After buying local specialties, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei stood on the top of Huangshan Mountain, looking at the beautiful scenery, feeling reluctant to leave. "Huangshan Mountain is so beautiful, I will definitely come back if I have the chance in the future," said Huang Pengfei.

"Well, our journey continues, and the next place will definitely be exciting." Li Xiao said.

After bidding farewell to the picturesque Huangshan Mountain, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came to the ancient capital of Luoyang with a long history. When they stood in front of the Longmen Grottoes, they were shocked by the magnificent Buddha statues.

"Old Li, the Longmen Grottoes are so spectacular!" Huang Pengfei exclaimed as he looked up at the tall Buddha statue.

Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "Yes, Longmen Grottoes is the world's largest and most numerous stone carving art treasure house, witnessing the glory of ancient Buddhist art. Let's go in and take a good look."

The two walked along the Yi River, admiring the cave Buddha statues on both sides of the river and feeling the weight of history. The Buddha statues were of different shapes, some solemn and majestic, some kind and gentle, and some mighty and domineering.

"Look at this Buddha statue, it is carved so delicately!" Huang Pengfei said, pointing to a Buddha statue.

"Well, the ancient craftsmen were really skilled. They could carve Buddha statues so lifelike." Li Xiao responded.

They walked into a cave, and the Buddha statue inside was even more spectacular. The top and walls of the cave were full of exquisite patterns and scriptures.

"The murals in this cave are also very beautiful." Huang Pengfei said, looking at the murals on the wall.

"Yes, these murals are not only masterpieces of art, but also reflect the social life and religious beliefs of the time," said Li Xiao.

After touring the Longmen Grottoes for a while, the two were hungry, so they came to a Luoyang specialty restaurant to taste Luoyang's delicacies.

"Boss, can you recommend any special dishes?" Huang Pengfei said.

The boss introduced enthusiastically: "Our Luoyang water feast, beef soup, and donkey meat hotpot are all very good."

"Okay, then give me one for each." Huang Pengfei said generously.

Soon, all the dishes were served. Li Xiao picked up a piece of meat from the Luoyang water banquet and put it in his mouth. The meat was tender, juicy and delicious.

"This Luoyang water banquet tastes really good and is very unique." Li Xiao praised.

Huang Pengfei has a special liking for beef soup: "This beef soup has a rich flavor and is very enjoyable to drink."

After dinner, they went to see a folk performance in Luoyang. The performance venue was full of spectators, and everyone was looking forward to the wonderful performance.

The performance began, with actors dressed in ancient costumes performing traditional programs such as Heluo drums and two-ghost wrestling. Their performance was so wonderful that Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were deeply intoxicated.

"This Heluo drum sounds so beautiful!" Huang Pengfei clapped excitedly.

"Yes, Heluo Drum is one of Luoyang's traditional arts and has very local characteristics," said Li Xiao.

After the performance, they came to the local specialty store, which was filled with various Luoyang specialties, such as Tang Sancai, Peony Cake, Dukang Wine, etc.

"Old Li, what do you think we should buy?" Huang Pengfei asked.

"I think Tang Sancai is good and has great artistic value. You can buy some to use as decorations. Peony cakes are also delicious. You can buy some to give to relatives and friends." Li Xiao said.

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Huang Pengfei began to select specialties.

After buying the local specialties, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei stood in front of the Longmen Grottoes, looking at the magnificent Buddha statues and the beautiful Yi River, their hearts filled with emotion.

"The Longmen Grottoes are so beautiful. Luoyang is a city full of history and culture," said Huang Pengfei.

"Well, our journey continues, and the next place will definitely be exciting." Li Xiao said.

Leaving the historic Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came to Shaoxing, which is full of cultural atmosphere. When they stepped into the hometown of Lu Xun, it seemed as if they had walked into an era full of thoughts and literary charm.

"Old Li, this is the hometown of Lu Xun. It feels like it has such a rich cultural heritage." Huang Pengfei said with emotion as he looked at the quaint streets and buildings.

Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, Lu Xun's works have influenced countless people. Coming to his hometown, we can feel his spiritual world more deeply. Let's go to Lu Xun's former residence first."

The two walked into Lu Xun's former residence, and the old house exuded a strong historical atmosphere. They visited Lu Xun's bedroom, study and other places, imagining the scene of Mr. Lu Xun's life here.

"Look, this is where Mr. Lu Xun studied when he was a child." Li Xiao said, pointing at Sanwei Bookstore.

"It really feels as if I can see Mr. Lu Xun studying hard here in the past," said Huang Pengfei.

They came to Baicao Garden again, which is still full of vitality.

"This is the Baicao Garden described by Mr. Lu Xun. I didn't expect it to be so lively." Huang Pengfei looked at the flowers, plants and trees in the garden excitedly.

"Yes, this place carries Mr. Lu Xun's childhood memories." Li Xiao said.

After visiting Lu Xun's hometown for a while, the two were hungry, so they came to a Shaoxing specialty restaurant to taste Shaoxing cuisine.

"Boss, can you recommend any special dishes?" Huang Pengfei said.

The boss introduced enthusiastically: "Our Shaoxing stinky tofu, pork with preserved vegetables and Shaoxing rice wine are all very good."

"Okay, then give me one for each." Huang Pengfei said generously.

Soon, all the dishes were served. Li Xiao picked up a piece of Shaoxing stinky tofu and put it in his mouth. The stinky tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a unique taste.

"This Shaoxing stinky tofu is really delicious. It smells stinky but tastes delicious." Li Xiao praised.

Huang Pengfei has a special liking for braised pork with preserved plums: "The braised pork is fat but not greasy, and the preserved plums are also very flavorful."

After dinner, they went to see a Yue Opera performance. The performance venue was full of spectators, all of whom were quietly appreciating this beautiful art.

"This Yue Opera is really beautiful and the actors look very pretty," said Huang Pengfei.

"Yes, Yue Opera is one of Shaoxing's traditional arts and has a unique charm," said Li Xiao.

After the performance, they came to a local specialty store, which was filled with various Shaoxing specialties, such as Shaoxing rice wine, black felt hats, and Wang Xingji fans.

"Old Li, what do you think we should buy?" Huang Pengfei asked.

"I think Shaoxing rice wine is good. You can buy some to take home and taste. The black felt hat is also very distinctive. You can buy one as a souvenir." Li Xiao said.

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Huang Pengfei began to select specialties.

After buying the local specialties, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei stood on the street of Lu Xun's hometown, looking at the cultural buildings and the tourists coming and going, their hearts filled with emotion.

"Lu Xun's hometown in Shaoxing is really great. I will definitely come back if I have the chance." Huang Pengfei said. (End of this chapter)