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Chen Ziyu and Tan Yue got off the boat and walked slowly back along the trail along the canal.

The moonlight shines on the canal, sparkling like a silver ribbon.

The weeping willows on the bank swayed gently in the wind, as if telling them that they were reluctant to leave.

Occasionally, a few night birds fly overhead, chirping and breaking the tranquility of the night.

Along the way, they could see some local citizens leisurely walking and chatting by the river, their faces filled with happy smiles, making Chen Ziyu and Tan Yue feel the comfort and peace of this city.

As they walked, Chen Ziyu suddenly stopped, pointed to a small pavilion by the river and said, "Let's go sit there for a while." The two walked into the pavilion and sat down.

Chen Ziyu looked at the canal and said with emotion: "Everything tonight is like a dream. I really hope time can stay at this moment forever." Tan Yue hugged her in his arms: "As long as we are together, there will be more beautiful memories in the future."

The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on them and reflecting happy silhouettes.

After resting for a while, they got up and continued walking towards the hotel.

Back at the hotel, Chen Ziyu carefully placed the canal paper-cut on the table, then walked to the window and looked at Weiyang City outside the window again.

Tan Yue hugged her gently from behind: "Did you have fun today?" Chen Ziyu turned around with a satisfied smile on her face: "Very happy, this is the most unforgettable night for me."

Tan Yue lowered his head and kissed her lips gently, and the room was filled with a sweet atmosphere.

After washing up, they lay on the bed.

Chen Ziyu snuggled in Tan Yue's arms and fell asleep soon.

In her dream, she returned to the canal and continued their romantic journey with Tan Yue. The ancient city of Weiyang became the most beautiful witness of their love.

……

The next day.

The early morning sunlight shines through the gauze curtains and gently into the hotel room.

Chen Ziyu opened his eyes drowsily and turned to see Tan Yue sleeping beside him.

His eyelashes cast tiny shadows under his eyes, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, as if he was dreaming a sweet dream.

Chen Ziyu got up carefully, afraid of waking him up.

When I opened the curtains, the sunlight poured in instantly, illuminating the entire room.

Outside the window is the view of Weiyang Old Town, with its pink walls and black tiles, and an antique charm.

The sound of birds singing can be heard faintly in the distance, and the air is filled with a light floral scent, the unique scent of the magnolia tree in Weiyang.

"Awake?" Tan Yue's voice came from behind, with a hint of laziness as if he had just woken up.

He rubbed his eyes with his hands and sat up. "It's a nice day today."

“Yeah,” Chen Ziyu said with a smile, “We are going to Spring Garden and the Canal Museum today, remember?”

"Of course I remember," Tan Yue got out of bed and walked to the window, hugging Chen Ziyu from behind, "This is the highlight of our trip to Weiyang."

After washing up, they enjoyed a hearty breakfast in the hotel.

Weiyang’s specialties include soup dumplings, Yangchun noodles, and jade steamed buns, each of which is exquisite and delicious.

Chen Ziyu took a bite of the soup dumpling, and the delicious soup spread in his mouth. He couldn't help but exclaimed: "It's so delicious! No wonder people say that Weiyang morning tea is well-deserved."

"Eat slowly and don't burn yourself." Tan Yue handed over a tissue, his eyes full of pampering.

After breakfast, the two took a taxi to Chunyuan.

Chunyuan, also known as "Jixiao Villa", is the first garden in the late dynasty. It is famous for its "Pianshi Mountain House", "He Family Ancestral Hall" and "Fudao Corridor".

When the car is parked outside the park, the magnificent ancient buildings can be seen from afar.

As you enter Chunyuan, you will be greeted by a quiet bamboo forest.

The sunlight shines through the gaps in the bamboo leaves, creating mottled light and shadows.

Chen Ziyu took out her phone and kept taking pictures: "It's so beautiful here, every frame is like a painting."

Tan Yue followed behind her, helping her adjust the angle from time to time, "Come, the light is better here."

The two strolled along the corridor, admiring the pavilions, towers, rockery and ponds in the garden.

The architectural style of Chunyuan is a combination of Chinese and Western styles, with the elegance of Jiangnan gardens and elements of Western architecture incorporated into it.

Chen Ziyu was deeply attracted by the beautiful scenery before him and exclaimed in amazement from time to time.

When he arrived at Pianshi Mountain House, Chen Ziyu was shocked by the rockery in front of him.

This is a stone stacking work by a great painter of the dynasty, known as "the only copy in the world".

The rockery is full of peaks and ridges, and the winding paths lead to secluded places, which complement the surrounding waterscape.

"I heard that the design of the rockery here is very particular," Tan Yue said, pointing at the rockery, "looking at it from different angles will give you different artistic conceptions."

Chen Ziyu nodded seriously: "No wonder they say that Chunyuan is a place of 'a new scene at every step.'"

The two walked up along the rockery path and came to a small pavilion.

Standing in the pavilion and looking down, you can have a panoramic view of the entire Spring Garden.

Shaded by green trees and surrounded by clear water, the white walls and black tiles exude a strong Jiangnan charm.

"It would be nice if I could stay here for a few days," Chen Ziyu sighed, "I could see such beautiful scenery every day when I wake up."

Tan Yue smiled and said: "When we get old, we will come to Weiyang to live in retirement, buy a small yard, plant flowers and raise fish."

Chen Ziyu turned to look at him, his eyes twinkling: "Really?"

"Of course it's true," Tan Yue reached out and gently scratched her nose, "This is our agreement."

The two stayed in Chunyuan for nearly two hours, and only left reluctantly because they were hungry.

We had lunch at a time-honored restaurant outside the park and tasted the Weiyang specialties - lion's head, Weiyang fried rice and boiled dried shredded pork.

After dinner, the two took a taxi to the Canal Museum.

This museum is located in the Sanwan Scenic Area of ​​the Grand Canal. It has a unique shape, like a huge ship setting sail.

When you enter the museum, the first thing that catches your eye is a huge canal sand table, which vividly displays the entire picture of the canal.

"It turns out the canal is so long," Chen Ziyu exclaimed as he looked at the sand table, "from the capital to Hangzhou, it runs through the entire eastern part of the country."

"Yes," Tan Yue introduced, "the canal is not only a major transportation route, but also a flowing history, carrying thousands of years of cultural accumulation."

The two slowly visited the exhibition hall and learned about the canal's historical changes, cultural heritage and modern development.

The museum uses a lot of multimedia technology, such as VR and holographic projection, to make the audience feel as if they are in the long river of history.

In an exhibition hall about canal transportation, Chen Ziyu was attracted by a group of ancient canal ship models.

Those models are well-made and rich in details, vividly reproducing the prosperous scene of the canal transportation at that time.

"Look at these ships," Chen Ziyu said excitedly, "the ancients were really amazing. They were able to build such big ships."

Tan Yue nodded: "In ancient times, canal transportation was the economic lifeline of the country. These ships carried not only goods, but also the rise and fall of a country." The two continued to walk forward and came to an exhibition area about canal culture.

It showcases the folk customs, traditional handicrafts and food culture along the canal.

Chen Ziyu was attracted by an exquisite Weiyang lacquerware. The delicate craftsmanship and brilliant colors were breathtaking.

"Weiyang lacquerware is so beautiful," Chen Ziyu said. "I have always wanted to learn this traditional craft."

"Next time we can sign up for a trial class," Tan Yue suggested, "and make a piece of lacquerware ourselves."

The top floor of the museum is a viewing platform that overlooks the entire Canal Sanwan Scenic Area.

The two came to the platform and were amazed by the scenery before them.

The winding canal passes through the city like a jade belt, with green trees on both sides and ancient bridges spanning it, forming a beautiful picture of the Jiangnan water town.

As the sun sets, the sky is dyed orange-red.

Chen Ziyu leaned on Tan Yue's shoulder, looking at the canal in the distance, his heart filled with tranquility and happiness.

At this moment, time seemed to stand still, leaving only the two of them and this intoxicating beauty.

"How can you be so kind," Chen Ziyu said softly, "to accompany me to Weiyang to see such beautiful scenery."

Tan Yue gently put his arm around her shoulders and said, "Silly, watching the scenery with you is the happiest thing."

As night fell, the two left the museum and had dinner at a restaurant by the canal.

The restaurant is located next to a window, through which you can see the night view of the canal.

On the river, the cruise ship slowly passed by, the bright lights were reflected in the water, like a dream.

After dinner, the two took a walk along the canal.

Weiyang is particularly peaceful at night, with the breeze blowing on your face, bringing bursts of floral fragrance.

The street lamps emitted a soft light, illuminating their way forward.

"Did you have fun today?" Tan Yue asked.

"I'm very happy," Chen Ziyu said with a smile, "I am deeply impressed by the beauty of Chunyuan and the history of the canal. However, the happiest thing is that I can share these beautiful things with you."

Tan Yue stopped and turned to look at Chen Ziyu, his eyes full of affection: "In the future, we will go to more places together and see more scenery."

Chen Ziyu nodded, stood on tiptoe, and kissed Tan Yue lightly on the cheek: "It's a deal."

As the night deepened, the two walked hand in hand on the way back to the hotel.

The night in Weiyang is quiet and beautiful, as if even time has slowed down.

This day's journey not only allowed them to appreciate Weiyang's natural scenery and historical culture, but also sublimated their emotions in this beautiful scenery.

Back at the hotel, Chen Ziyu and Tan Yue were still immersed in the beautiful memories of the day.

They sat in front of the window, drinking Weiyang's specialty Green Yangchun tea, and chatting about what they had seen and heard that day.

Outside the window, the night view of Weiyang is still charming. The moonlight shines on the ancient city walls, telling the thousand-year story of this city.

"Where are we going tomorrow?" Chen Ziyu asked.

Tan Yue thought for a moment and said, "Why not go to Wangting? I heard the scenery there is also very beautiful."

"Okay," Chen Ziyu said with a smile, "As long as I'm with you, I can go anywhere."

The two smiled at each other, looking forward to tomorrow's journey in this warm atmosphere.

Soon, they both fell asleep.

the next day.

The morning light filtered through the hotel's heavy blackout curtains, casting thin golden edges on the floor.

Chen Ziyu turned over, his fingertips touched the warm empty space beside him, and the sound of running water from the bathroom came to his ears.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes and sat up, her eyes sweeping across the glass vase on the bedside table. The few white viburnum flowers in the vase had wilted at the edges, but still stubbornly emitted a faint sweet fragrance - they were picked in Chunyuan the day before.

"Awake?" Tan Yue walked out of the bathroom wrapped in a bath towel, with water dripping from the ends of his hair. "What do you want for breakfast? I ordered takeout from Yechun, which includes jade siu mai and thousand-layer fried cake."

Chen Ziyu stretched, and the quilt slipped off to reveal her light pink nightgown: "How do you know I want to eat this?"

"Someone muttered to me three times before going to bed yesterday." Tan Yue smiled and plugged in the hair dryer. "Come here to blow dry your hair. It's windy today."

As the warm wind blew through her hair, Chen Ziyu stared at the overlapping figures of the two people in the mirror.

Tan Yue focused on straightening her long hair, his fingertips occasionally brushing against her earlobe, causing her to feel slightly hot.

The hawkers' shouts came from downstairs, with the soft and sticky accent unique to the Weiyang dialect, mixed with the faint Pingtan tunes in the distance, weaving a gentle net in the air.

After breakfast, Chen Ziyu curled up on the sofa and looked through travel guides.

Tan Yue put the camera battery into the charger and suddenly saw her frowning brows: "What's wrong?"

"The wetland park is too big," Chen Ziyu turned his phone towards him. The screen was filled with signs for the bird watching platform, Lingbo Bridge, and Canal Cultural Plaza. "I don't know where to start."

Tan Yue hugged her from behind and rested his chin on the top of her head: "Let's start from the place you want to see the most. Aren't you thinking about bird watching? Let's go to the ecological island first."

The afternoon sun lost its sharpness and became soft and gentle.

The car stopped in front of the south gate of the park. As soon as Chen Ziyu opened the door, he was breathtakingly taken away by the scenery in front of him.

The winding canal is like a blue ribbon, meandering through the vast reed marshes. A few egrets fly over the water, startling tiny flashes of silver light.

"Look!" Chen Ziyu grabbed Tan Yue's wrist and ran towards the wooden plank road, "There's a kingfisher over there!"

Tan Yue raised his camera and quickly focused. In the lens, the lively blue-green bird was resting on the reed, with a small fish in its slender beak. Chen Ziyu held her breath and moved closer. The ends of her hair brushed across the back of his hand, with the citrus scent of shampoo.

When the shutter sounded, the kingfisher suddenly flapped its wings, and its feathers brushed across her hair. She was so startled that she took a half step back and fell into Tan Yue's arms.

"Be careful." Tan Yue held her waist firmly, his warm breath brushing behind her ears, "Does this count as 'startling a flock of gulls and herons'?"

Chen Ziyu blushed as he struggled to get away, but couldn't help looking back: "The ancients were not lying to me, there are really a lot of water birds in Weiyang."

Walking along the canal trail, you will see lush vegetation on both sides.

As they walked, Tan Yue explained to her the history of the canal, from the digging of the Han Canal to the prosperity during the heyday of water transport.

Chen Ziyu listened intently, but his eyes were always attracted by the scenery along the way:

The weeping crabapples on the shore are bearing green fruits, the water lilies in the water are half open and half closed, and occasionally a cruise ship passes by, drawing long ripples on the water.

When arriving at Lingbo Bridge, Chen Ziyu was attracted by the unique shape of the bridge.

The bridge spans the canal like a ribbon, with its streamlined body reflected in the water, forming a complete circle with the entity.

She excitedly ran to the middle of the bridge and said, "Take a picture for me!"

Tan Yue raised the camera, and in the lens, Chen Ziyu was leaning against the white railing, with the open river and the observation tower in the distance behind him.

The wind lifted her skirt, and her hair shone light golden in the sunlight. (End of this chapter)