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Suddenly, a few wild ducks came out from under the bridge, and Chen Ziyu was amused and laughed out loud. This scene was forever frozen in the camera.

After crossing the bridge is the Grand Canal Cultural Square, where huge bronze reliefs tell the story of the millennium-long canal transportation.

Chen Ziyu squatted down to take a closer look at the details of the carving, and gently stroked the mottled lines with his fingers: "Do you think that when the merchant ships passed by here, would there be people who stopped at the shore like us?"

Tan Yue squatted down beside her, picked up a maple leaf and put it behind her ear: "Maybe, but they probably couldn't have imagined that a thousand years later, two people would stay in the same place for so long just for a leaf and a flying bird."

As the sun set, the two arrived at the ecological island.

This is the core area of ​​the wetland park. Large tracts of reeds sway in the wind like golden waves.

Chen Ziyu walked deeper into the forest along the wooden plank road and startled a group of grey egrets. They fluttered towards the sky, leaving black silhouettes in the sunset.

"Too beautiful," Chen Ziyu murmured to himself, his eyes slightly hot.

I don’t know if it was because of the scenery in front of me or the warmth of the people around me.

Tan Yue took out a picnic mat from his backpack and spread it on the grass. He also took out two cans of iced sour plum soup and said, "We've been walking all afternoon. Do you want to take a break?"

The two of them lay side by side, watching the sky change from light blue to orange and red.

Chen Ziyu was counting the passing clouds when he suddenly felt his fingers being gently held.

Tan Yue's voice came with the sound of the wind: "Can we come here every autumn? Watch the migratory birds and wait for the first ginkgo leaf to turn yellow."

Chen Ziyu turned his head to look at him. The setting sun gilded that familiar face, and his eyelashes cast tiny shadows under his eyes.

She thought of the warm breakfast in the hotel this morning and the way he carefully blew his hair, and suddenly felt that it would be nice if time stopped at this moment.

"Okay." She squeezed his hand. "Pin it down."

As dusk deepened, they set out on their journey home.

Chen Ziyu walked in front, playing with the freshly picked foxtail grass in his hand.

Tan Yue followed behind her with a camera on his back, his eyes following her back all the time.

In the distance, the observation tower lit up with warm yellow lights, which were reflected in the canal and complemented by the stars in the sky.

Outside the car window, Weiyang’s night is quiet and gentle.

The cruise ships on the canal were still moving slowly, their lights casting long strips of light on the water.

The dusk is as dark as ink, quietly dyeing the skyline of Weiyang City.

Chen Ziyu and Tan Yue walked side by side on the new street. The hustle and bustle of the ancient street during the day faded away, and lanterns lit up one after another, casting a warm yellow halo on the bluestone road.

The evening breeze blew by, carrying the faint scent of osmanthus. Chen Ziyu unconsciously pulled her shawl closer to her shoulders. Tan Yue beside her immediately noticed her movement and reached out to pull her into his arms.

"It's windy at night, be careful not to catch a cold." Tan Yue's voice was uniquely gentle. Chen Ziyu looked up at him. The light from the street lamp outlined his handsome jawline, and a warm feeling arose in his heart.

The two walked slowly along the new street, and the signs of shops on the street flickered in the night.

Chen Ziyu was attracted by a small shop selling Weiyang lacquerware. Exquisite lacquer trays and screens were displayed in the window, shining with a warm luster under the light.

She stood there for a long time, and Tan Yue saw this and pulled her into the store.

"Which one do you like?" Tan Yue asked.

Chen Ziyu shook his head: "They are all so beautiful, just take a look."

The shop owner is a kind lady who smiled and said, "Young man, Weiyang lacquerware is an intangible cultural heritage. Bringing one back home is both a commemorative and a keepsake."

With the enthusiastic recommendation of the shop owner, Chen Ziyu finally chose a small lacquer box with the scenery of Slender West Lake painted on the box. Tan Yue insisted on paying for it and carefully put the lacquer box into his backpack.

After coming out of the lacquerware shop, the two continued walking towards the Wangting.

The Lookout Pavilion is one of Weiyang’s landmark buildings. It was named because it can overlook everything. Construction began in the Ming Dynasty and it has stood in the center of Weiyang City after hundreds of years of wind and rain.

From a distance, you can see the flying eaves and corners of the watchtower looming in the night.

As you get closer, the pavilion is illuminated by warm yellow lights, and the vermilion pillars and dark green tiles appear even more simple and solemn in the night.

The wind chimes hanging under the eaves of the pavilion swayed gently in the wind, making clear and pleasant sounds.

Chen Ziyu looked up at the ancient building with amazement in his eyes: "When I saw the pavilion during the day, I thought it was majestic and magnificent. I didn't expect that the pavilion at night would have a more mysterious charm."

Tan Yue took out a camera from his backpack and said, "Come, I'll take a picture of you."

Chen Ziyu stood in front of the pavilion, slightly sideways, with a sweet smile on her lips.

Tan Yue concentrated on adjusting the camera angle, and the moment the shutter sounded, he captured this beautiful moment.

The two of them strolled around the pavilion, carefully reading the couplets and inscriptions on the pavilion.

Tan Yue took out his cell phone, searched for historical stories about Wangting, and told them to Chen Ziyu in a vivid way.

Chen Ziyu listened attentively, asking a few questions from time to time. The two talked and laughed, immersed in the charm of this ancient building.

Before they knew it, they had arrived at the small garden behind the pavilion.

The garden is full of various flowers. It is summer now and the flowers are blooming in full bloom.

A winding path winds through the garden, lit up by lanterns on either side that emit a soft glow.

Chen Ziyu pulled Tan Yue onto the path, "Let's walk along this path, it feels so romantic."

The two walked hand in hand on the quiet path.

It was very quiet all around, the only sounds we could hear were the footsteps of each other and the occasional chirping of insects.

Chen Ziyu suddenly stopped and looked up at the sky.

The moonlight tonight is exceptionally bright. The moonlight shines on the lookout pavilion, covering this ancient building with a layer of silver gauze.

"Look," Chen Ziyu pointed to the sky, "the moon is so round, doesn't it look like what the ancients wrote in their poems, 'When will the bright moon appear? I raise my cup of wine and ask the sky.'"

Tan Yue looked in the direction of her finger and nodded: "Yes, on a night like this, looking at the lookout pavilion and reciting ancient poems, it really feels like traveling through time and space."

The two found a stone bench and sat down. Chen Ziyu leaned on Tan Yue's shoulder, and Tan Yue gently put his arm around her waist.

The moonlight flowed quietly on them like water, and everything around them became peaceful and beautiful.

Chen Ziyu closed his eyes, enjoying the peace of the moment, his heart filled with happiness.

Tan Yue lowered his head and kissed her forehead gently: "Seeing the most beautiful scenery with you is the most precious memory. In the future, we will go to more places together and see more scenery."

Chen Ziyu raised his head and looked into Tan Yue's eyes, with a gleam in his eyes: "I really hope time can stop at this moment and never pass."

Tan Yue smiled and hugged her tighter: "Even if time doesn't stop, our story will continue."

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Ziyu yawned, and Tan Yue said distressedly, "You must be sleepy, let's go back to the hotel and rest."

The two stood up and walked back along the way they came.

Passing by a teahouse, I heard the melodious sound of Weiyang Pinghua.

Chen Ziyu stopped curiously and looked through the window. An old man was standing on the stage, holding a folding fan, telling a story vividly. There were many listeners sitting below the stage, listening with great interest. "Do you want to go in and listen?" Tan Yue asked.

Chen Ziyu hesitated for a moment and shook his head: "I'm a little tired today, let's listen next time."

Walking out of the alley, there were not many pedestrians on the street.

Occasionally, locals on electric bikes pass by, and the bells on the bikes make crisp sounds.

In the distance, the lights of the lookout pavilion are still bright, like a shining star in the night sky.

After returning to the hotel, Chen Ziyu went to wash up first.

Tan Yue sat on the sofa, looking through the photos taken during the day, and a smile unconsciously appeared on the corners of his mouth.

In every photo, Chen Ziyu smiles so happily, and these moments will become their most precious memories.

Chen Ziyu came out after washing up, with water still dripping from her hair.

Tan Yue stood up and took the hair dryer, "Come here, I'll help you blow dry your hair."

Chen Ziyu sat obediently in front of the dressing table, and Tan Yue gently blew her hair. The gentle action made Chen Ziyu feel warm in her heart. The hot air from the hair dryer blew through her hair, and soon, her hair was dry.

"Okay," Tan Yue put down the hair dryer, "Go and have a rest."

Chen Ziyu lay on the bed. Tan Yue helped her pull up the quilt and kissed her forehead gently: "Good night, have a good dream."

"Good night," Chen Ziyu said with a smile.

Chen Ziyu closed his eyes, and the beautiful scenery of the viewing pavilion during the day and Tan Yue’s warm smile emerged in his mind.

In this city full of ancient charm, she felt unprecedented happiness.

Gradually, she felt sleepy and fell asleep with a sweet smile.

Tan Yue sat beside the bed, quietly watching Chen Ziyu sleeping, his heart full of tenderness.

He gently turned off the desk lamp, lay down beside Chen Ziyu, and held her in his arms.

Outside the window, the night in Weiyang is quiet and beautiful. The moonlight shines through the gaps in the curtains, adding a soft light to the room.

In this thousand-year-old ancient city, the story of Chen Ziyu and Tan Yue continues...

Every night carries their dreams and expectations;

Every tomorrow is full of unknown surprises and romance.

The night of Weiyang bears witness to their love and also to the peaceful life of this city.

……

In the early morning, Weiyang's sunlight gently shines on every corner of the city, awakening this poetic ancient city.

Chen Ziyu got up from bed early, washed up quickly, and started packing his luggage for a trip to Jinling.

She took out the white dress and paired it with a beige wide-brimmed sun hat, looking fresh and playful.

"Ayue, hurry up, we're almost there!" Chen Ziyu shouted at Tan Yue who was still lingering in the bedroom.

"Come here, come here. I'm just afraid of leaving something behind." Tan Yue responded as he walked out carrying a black backpack that contained their cameras, power banks, some snacks and other necessities.

The two walked out of the hotel hand in hand and headed towards the parking lot.

Along the way, Chen Ziyu was as excited as a little child, and kept talking about his anticipation for the trip to Jinling.

"Ayue, I really want to see Wutong Avenue soon. I heard that the Wutong trees there are super beautiful, and they will definitely be great for taking photos." Chen Ziyu said with sparkling eyes.

"Yes, I'm looking forward to it too. In addition to Wutong Avenue, there are many other interesting places in Jinling. We can have a good look around this time." Tan Yue smiled and gently squeezed Chen Ziyu's hand.

The car started slowly and the scenery outside the window flashed by one by one.

Chen Ziyu leaned back in his seat, looking at Tan Yue who was concentrating on driving, his heart filled with happiness.

"Ayue, do you think we will have any special experiences in Jinling this time?" Chen Ziyu asked softly.

"Of course, maybe we will meet some interesting people or discover some hidden beauties." Tan Yue replied expectantly.

After arriving in Jinling, Chen Ziyu took a deep breath and felt the atmosphere of the city of Jinling.

"Jinling, here we come!" Chen Ziyu shouted excitedly.

Tan Yue looked at her with a smile and said, "Let's go to the hotel to put our luggage first, and then go to Wutong Avenue."

They arrived at the hotel they had booked, checked in, took a short rest, and then couldn't wait to set off for Wutong Avenue.

Wutong Avenue is located in the scenic area. Take the subway to Alfalfa Garden Station. After exiting the station, walk for a few minutes to reach the destination.

Along the way, Chen Ziyu and Tan Yue were talking and laughing, and the tourists around them were also filled with excitement. Everyone was looking forward to the beautiful scenery they were about to see.

The moment they stepped into Wutong Avenue, it was as if they had entered a green fairy tale world.

The sycamore trees on both sides of the road are tall and straight, with their branches and leaves intertwined, forming a natural green tunnel.

The sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves onto the ground, forming golden spots.

The breeze blew, and the leaves rustled, as if playing a beautiful piece of music.

"Wow, it's so beautiful!" Chen Ziyu couldn't help but exclaim. She quickly took out her camera and started taking pictures.

Not to be outdone, Tan Yue recorded this beautiful moment with his mobile phone.

They walked slowly along Wutong Avenue, admiring the beautiful scenery along the way.

Tourists passed by them from time to time. Everyone was attracted by the scenery here and stopped to take pictures.

"Ayue, look over there." Chen Ziyu suddenly said, pointing ahead.

I saw a couple taking wedding photos in front of me. The bride was wearing a white wedding dress and the groom was wearing a handsome suit. They looked particularly happy against the backdrop of the sycamore tree.

"How romantic." Chen Ziyu said enviously.

The two continued walking forward and came to a small lake.

The lake water is crystal clear, reflecting the sycamore trees on the shore and the blue sky and white clouds, like a beautiful painting.

There were some benches by the lake. Chen Ziyu and Tan Yue found an empty seat and sat down, enjoying the moment of tranquility.

"Ayue, thank you for accompanying me to Jinling. I'm really happy." Chen Ziyu leaned on Tan Yue's shoulder and said softly.

"Silly boy, why are you being so polite to me? I'm willing to do anything as long as you're happy." Tan Yue said gently, stroking Chen Ziyu's hair gently.

After resting for a while, they got up and continued on their way.

Before they knew it, it was already noon and their stomachs began to growl.

"Ayue, let's go eat some Jinling's specialties. I'm starving." Chen Ziyu said, clutching his stomach. (End of this chapter)