Coach: Coaching the Grizzlies at the beginning, playing the bantam

After leaving Foshan, Lu Yong and his girlfriend Hannah embarked on a journey to Hezhou.

Hezhou, a historic city located in the southeast of Guangxi, at the junction of Guangdong, Guangxi and Hunan provinces, attracts countless tourists with its long history, beautiful scenery and rich ethnic customs.

For Lu Yong and Hannah, this is not just a simple trip, but also an adventure in finding delicious food and exploring the unknown.

The plane slowly landed at Hezhou Airport at around 4pm.

The sunlight shines through the plane window onto my face, bringing a hint of warmth and anticipation.

The two walked out of the airport and took a taxi to the five-star hotel they had booked in advance.

Along the way, Hannah looked at the scenery outside the window excitedly and exclaimed from time to time.

"Look, Lu Yong, the mountains over there are so beautiful!" Hannah said, pointing to the rolling hills outside the window.

Lu Yong responded with a smile: "Yes, Hezhou is a treasure land of mountains, rivers and countryside. After we settle down, we will go and try the local specialties."

When it comes to food, Hannah's eyes light up immediately. As a pair of gourmets who love traveling, they have long summed up an experience: often the delicious food of a place is not in those big restaurants, but in some unknown small restaurants hidden in some small alleys.

After arriving at the hotel, the two quickly put down their luggage and couldn't wait to ask the front desk staff where they could find delicious food. The front desk was a warm local who immediately recommended a small restaurant in a small alley after hearing their needs.

"Although that store doesn't look big, it has a lot of people. If you go there late, you often have to queue!" said the receptionist with a smile.

Lu Yong and Hannah smiled at each other, their hearts full of anticipation. Following the instructions of the front desk, they crossed several busy streets and turned into a narrow alley. Sure enough, there was a small restaurant hidden in the alley that looked ordinary but was bustling with people.

As they walked into the restaurant, a strong aroma hit their noses. They found a seat and sat down, and the waiter immediately came up to greet them warmly.

"What would you like to eat?" the waiter asked with a smile.

Lu Yong looked at the menu, then at Hannah: "I heard that Hezhou's Sanbao Niang is very famous, should we try it?"

Hannah nodded: "Of course, I've wanted to try it for a long time!"

Soon, a plate of delicious Hezhou Sanbao stuffed meat was served on the table. The minced meat was skillfully stuffed into tofu, radish and melon flowers, fried until golden and crispy, exuding an enticing aroma.

Lu Yong picked up a piece of stuffed tofu and put it in his mouth, which was immediately filled with delicious flavor. He praised it highly: "Wow, this tastes great! The meat is rich in flavor, and the taste is tender and juicy. It is simply a delicacy on earth!"

Hannah also tasted the stuffed radish and praised it highly: "Yes, this cooking technique is really unique. Hezhou's food is really well-deserved!"

The two chatted while tasting Sanbao Niang. The restaurant was bustling with laughter from other diners. This atmosphere made Lu Yong and Hannah feel particularly cordial and warm.

"By the way, Hannah, have you heard of Hezhou's white-cut chicken?" Lu Yong suddenly asked.

Hannah nodded. "Of course I've heard of it! Hezhou's white-cut chicken is very famous. It uses Xindu three-yellow chicken. The method is simple but the taste is excellent."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "How can we miss it? Let's have a plate of boiled chicken!"

The waiter left in response, and soon, a plate of golden, fragrant white-cut chicken was served on the table. The chicken was fresh and tender, with crispy skin and fragrant meat, which made people's appetite increase at the first sight.

Lu Yong and Hannah couldn't wait to pick up a piece of chicken and put it in their mouths, which immediately filled their mouths with fragrance. They smiled at each other, their hearts filled with satisfaction and happiness.

"This poached chicken is so delicious!" Hannah exclaimed. "Simple methods can produce such a wonderful taste. I really admire it!"

Lu Yong also nodded: "Yes, Hezhou's cooking skills are really unique. Every dish is unforgettable."

At the boss's recommendation, the two ordered another serving of steamed pork ribs with fermented soy sauce. The pork ribs were steamed to perfection, the meat was tender and juicy, and the aroma of fermented soy sauce permeated every bit of meat, making people unable to stop eating.

"This steamed pork ribs with fermented black beans is so delicious!" Lu Yong exclaimed, "Hezhou's delicacies are really irresistible!"

Hannah smiled and nodded: "Yes, I feel like I have fallen in love with Hezhou! The food here is so intoxicating!"

The two of them were eating and chatting, and the atmosphere was particularly harmonious. Suddenly, the waiter brought another dish - Fuchuan spicy fish. The fish meat was tender and delicious, and the aroma of spicy food was so delicious that it made people salivate.

Lu Yong picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth, and immediately his mouth was full of spicy flavor. He praised it highly: "Wow, this spicy fish is amazing! The fish is tender and juicy, and the spicy flavor is just right!"

Hannah also took a bite and praised it highly: "Yes, it tastes really good! I feel like I have been conquered by the food of Hezhou!"

The two ate until their mouths were full of oil, but they still wanted more. They smiled at each other, their hearts filled with infinite love and yearning for Hezhou cuisine.

"Lu Yong, what do you think of Hezhou?" Hannah suddenly asked.

Lu Yong thought for a moment and said seriously: "I think Hezhou is a great place! It has beautiful scenery, a long history and rich ethnic customs. Most importantly, the food here is simply intoxicating!"

Hannah nodded, her eyes sparkling with happiness: "Yes, everything here is so beautiful, it makes people linger."

The two continued to enjoy the food and chat.

The atmosphere in the restaurant became increasingly lively, and other diners also joined in the conversation.

Everyone shared interesting travel stories and food experiences, with laughter and joy rising one after another.

Before I knew it, the sky had gradually darkened.

Lu Yong and Hannah were very satisfied with the meal and decided to leave the restaurant to see the night view of Hezhou.

They walked out of the alley and strolled along the busy street.

The streets are lined with bright lights and flashing neon lights, full of the hustle and bustle and vitality of the city.

"Lu Yong, look at those lights over there, they're so beautiful!" Hannah said, pointing to the street lights in the distance.

Lu Yong looked in the direction of her finger and saw street lamps emitting soft light, which made Hezhou look particularly beautiful at night. He smiled and said, "Yes, the night view of Hezhou is really beautiful! It feels like being in a dream world."

The two walked hand in hand on the street, enjoying the night view of Hezhou and each other's company.

Their hearts were filled with happiness and satisfaction, as if the whole world had become a better place.

The next morning, Lu Yong and his girlfriend Hannah got up early at dawn. They washed up with great anticipation, had a simple breakfast, and then drove to the first stop of this Hezhou trip - Huangyao Ancient Town.

Huangyao Ancient Town, an ancient town with a history of nearly a thousand years, was first built in the Song Dynasty and was named because the two surnames Huang and Yao are the majority in the town.

Lu Yong and Hannah have long been fascinated by this ancient town. They heard that it not only retains the architectural style and folk customs of the Song and Yuan dynasties, but also combines the winding paths of Suzhou gardens, the small bridges and flowing water of Zhouzhuang, and the ancient charm of Lijiang. It is known as the "Mengjin Home".

Along the way, the two chatted and hummed songs, feeling particularly relaxed. As the scenery outside the car window kept changing, they finally arrived at the entrance of Huangyao Ancient Town.

"Wow, it's so beautiful here!" Hannah couldn't help but exclaim as soon as she got out of the car.

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "Yes, it's more beautiful than I imagined. Let's go in and take a look."

The two walked into the ancient town hand in hand. As soon as they entered the door, a strong historical atmosphere hit them. The bluestone streets, old-style buildings with red bricks and blue tiles, ancient theaters, ancient temples... every place revealed the traces of time and cultural heritage.

"Look, that's the bluestone street from 300 years ago!" Lu Yong said, pointing to a stone road under his feet.

Hannah looked down and saw that the stone road had been polished smooth like a mirror, with some ancient patterns engraved on it. "I can't believe this stone road is 300 years old!" she exclaimed.

The two strolled along the bluestone street, admiring the old-fashioned buildings on both sides. Although these buildings have experienced erosion by wind and rain, they still stand tall, as if telling the vicissitudes of the ancient town.

"Look, that ancient stage is so beautiful!" Hannah suddenly said, pointing to a building in front.

Lu Yong looked in the direction of her finger and saw an antique stage standing before him. Above the stage hung a plaque with the three characters "Ancient Stage" written on it. When they got closer, they found that some ancient costumes and props were still preserved on the stage.

"I wonder what kind of plays have been performed here in the past?" Hannah asked curiously.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Maybe it's some ancient opera. But it's hard to see now. But it doesn't matter. We can imagine the grand occasion at that time."

The two continued to stroll in the ancient town, stopping from time to time to admire some interesting attractions. They walked past ancient temples, small bridges and flowing water, and winding gardens... Every place made them linger.

"Lu Yong, look at that shop, it's so interesting!" Hannah suddenly said, pointing to a small shop on the side of the road.

Lu Yong looked in the direction of her finger and saw a small shop selling various Hezhou specialty items. There were some hand-woven ornaments hanging at the door of the shop, and the shop was filled with various Hezhou specialties.

"Let's go in and take a look!" Lu Yong took Hannah's hand and walked into the shop.

An old lady in the store greeted them warmly. She was dressed in simple clothes and had a kind smile on her face. She introduced the store's various specialties to Lu Yong and Hannah, such as hand-woven ornaments, Hezhou's special cakes, and handicrafts made from local specialties.

"This pendant is so beautiful!" Hannah said as she picked up a hand-woven pendant.

The old lady smiled and said, "This is woven with Hezhou's specialty materials. It's very unique, isn't it? You can hang it at home or in your car. It looks very nice."

Hannah nodded and said she liked it very much. Lu Yong was selecting some Hezhou specialty cakes to bring back for his friends to try.

"Grandma, how do I eat this pastry?" Lu Yong asked as he picked up a piece of pastry.

The old lady patiently explained: "This cake is one of the specialties of Hezhou. You can eat it directly or soak it in tea. It tastes very good."

Lu Yong and Hannah stayed in the shop for a long time and bought many interesting specialties and souvenirs. They thought the shop was very unique and liked the old lady's enthusiasm and kindness.

After leaving the shop, the two continued to stroll on the Xinjie Street in the ancient town. Xinjie Street is similar to a small commercial street, selling many small items and delicacies of Hezhou. It is very lively here, with tourists coming in an endless stream.

"Look, that sugar painting is so interesting!" Hannah said, pointing to a sugar painting stall on the side of the road.

Lu Yong looked in the direction of her finger and saw a craftsman drawing various patterns on the board with syrup. His skillful technique made the sugar paintings so lifelike that people couldn't help but want to taste them.

"Let's try it too!" Lu Yong took Hannah's hand and walked to the sugar painting stall.

The master greeted them warmly and asked them what kind of sugar painting they wanted. Hannah thought about it and said she wanted a little rabbit. The master immediately started to work, and soon, a lifelike little rabbit sugar painting appeared in front of them.

Hannah took the candy painting and tasted it carefully. "Wow, it's so sweet!" she exclaimed.

Lu Yong also tasted it and thought it tasted really good. The two of them ate while walking around, enjoying the bustle and food on the new street.

As they walked, they came to a small bridge. The small bridge, flowing water and houses were a pleasant sight. The two stood on the bridge, admiring the flowing water under the bridge and the ancient buildings on both sides.

"Lu Yong, it's so beautiful here!" Hannah exclaimed.

Lu Yong nodded: "Yes, it feels like being in a beautiful painting. There are winding paths in Suzhou gardens, small bridges and flowing water in Zhouzhuang, and the ancient charm of Lijiang. It's so beautiful!"

The two continued to stroll in the ancient town, enjoying every scene and delicacy there.

They feel that Huangyao Ancient Town is truly a treasure place, with a long history and cultural heritage as well as beautiful scenery and delicious food.

Before I knew it, the sun had risen above my head.

Lu Yong and Hannah were also a little tired from shopping, so they decided to find a place to rest and enjoy the tranquility and comfort of the ancient town.

The two came to an antique teahouse.

There was a plaque hanging at the entrance of the teahouse, with the four characters "Guyun Teahouse" written on it. They walked in and found a seat by the window and sat down.

The decoration in the teahouse is very unique, with some ancient calligraphy and paintings and tea sets hanging on the wall. The waiter enthusiastically served them tea and snacks.

Lu Yong and Hannah sipped tea while admiring the scenery outside the window. They felt that this was a great place to relax.

The aroma of tea fills the air and my mood becomes particularly relaxed.

"Lu Yong, what do you think of Huangyao Ancient Town?" Hannah suddenly asked.

Lu Yong thought for a moment and said seriously: "Huangyao Ancient Town is such a beautiful and mysterious place. The history, culture, scenery and food here have given me unprecedented shock and satisfaction. More importantly, with you by my side, I feel everything has become even better."

Hannah felt warm in her heart after hearing what Lu Yong said. She held Lu Yong's hand tightly, with happiness shining in her eyes. "I feel the same way, Lu Yong. Thank you for bringing me here and letting me experience all the wonderful things. I love you!"

Lu Yong smiled and nodded, his heart filled with deep love for Hannah. (End of this chapter)