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On the morning when they left Wenzhou, Lu Yong and his girlfriend Hannah were like explorers about to embark on a new journey, full of joy and a hint of anticipation.

Their destination is the next stop of this national tour - Zibo, a city full of historical charm and modern vitality.

"Brother Yong, do you think there is anything delicious to eat in Zibo? I heard that the barbecue there is particularly famous." Hannah asked Lu Yong with blinking eyes while packing her luggage.

Lu Yong smiled and touched her head: "Of course, Zibo's barbecue is famous, but let's go explore Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City first, maybe there are a lot of delicious food waiting for us there."

The two smiled at each other, their hearts filled with longing for an unknown journey.

It was 8 am when they arrived in Zibo. The sun was shining brightly and the breeze was not dry. They chose a hotel that looked quite distinctive to stay in. After putting down their luggage, they could not wait to embark on the journey to Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City.

Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City, this name has been echoing in the ears of Lu Yong and Hannah for a long time. They have long heard that this is a place full of historical heritage and is known as the "living fossil" of Zibo. Along the way, the two chatted and hummed songs, just like two carefree children.

"Brother Yong, look over there, isn't that the Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City?" Hannah suddenly said excitedly, pointing at a group of quaint buildings in front.

Lu Yong looked in the direction where she pointed, and saw an ancient building with green bricks, black tiles, and flying eaves and corners, as if a moving historical picture scroll was slowly unfolding before their eyes.

"That's right, that's the Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City, also called Zhoucun Street. This time we have to take a good look around this historical town." Lu Yong said, quickening his pace.

Walking into Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City, it feels like traveling through time and space, back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The streets are narrow and winding, with densely packed shops on both sides, and a wide variety of traditional goods on display. Silk, cotton, tea, medicinal materials... these traditional goods that are rarely seen in modern cities can be found everywhere here.

"Wow, Brother Yong, look at that silk, it's so beautiful!" Hannah pointed to the satin in a silk shop, her eyes flashing with surprise.

Lu Yong walked over and gently touched the silk, feeling its delicate texture and gorgeous color: "It is indeed very beautiful. The hand-woven craftsmanship is truly amazing."

The two walked and looked around, stopping from time to time to chat with the shop owners and learn about the stories behind these traditional products. They found that the shop owners here were particularly enthusiastic, as if everyone was the living history of this ancient town, willing to share everything here with tourists.

"Brother Yong, look at that teahouse, there are so many people, let's go and try something." Hannah took Lu Yong's hand and pointed to an antique teahouse.

Walking into the teahouse, a strong aroma of tea hit their noses. They found a seat and ordered a pot of local specialty tea. The teahouse was bustling with old people playing chess and chatting, young people taking photos and checking in, and children chasing and playing.

"This tea smells so good, Brother Yong, you should try it." Hannah poured a cup of tea and handed it to Lu Yong.

Lu Yong took the teacup, took a sip, and immediately felt the fragrance in his mouth: "Well, this tea is really good, with a light sweet taste."

The two of them were drinking tea, chatting, and enjoying this rare tranquility and comfort. Suddenly, a melodious sound of erhu came, breaking the tranquility of the teahouse. They looked in the direction of the sound and saw an old man sitting in a corner of the teahouse, playing the erhu and singing opera.

"Brother Yong, look at the way that old man plays the erhu, he is so focused." Hannah said softly.

Lu Yong nodded: "Yes, the sound of the erhu sounds very charming, it feels like it brings us back to that era."

The two of them listened to the sound of the erhu quietly, feeling the heritage and charm from history. Unconsciously, time had slipped away.

After leaving the teahouse, they continued to stroll along the streets of Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City. Suddenly, an old house caught their attention. On the lintel of the house hung a plaque with four large characters "Zhao Family Courtyard" written on it.

"Brother Yong, let's go in and take a look. Maybe we can find some treasure." Hannah said excitedly.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Okay, let's go in and look for treasures."

Walking into the Zhao Family Courtyard, a strong historical atmosphere hits you. The courtyard is antique, with carved beams and painted buildings, and every detail reveals the ingenuity of the owner. They visited the Zhao Family's living room, bedroom, study and other rooms, and felt the lifestyle of people in that era.

"Brother Yong, look at that bookshelf. There are so many books on it. They are all thread-bound and so old." Hannah said, pointing to a bookshelf in the study.

Lu Yong walked over and gently opened a thread-bound book, looking at the yellowed paper and neat handwriting: "These books are treasures, recording the history and culture of that era."

The two were immersed in the historical atmosphere of the Zhao Family Courtyard, as if they had traveled through time and space, and had a dialogue across time and space with the people of that era.

After leaving the Zhao family compound, their stomachs had already started to growl. At this moment, a tempting aroma wafted over, instantly perking them up.

"Brother Yong, smell it, what's that fragrance? It smells so good." Hannah said after sniffing.

Lu Yong followed the scent and saw an old canteen. On the signboard was written "Zhoucun Specialty Snacks" with a list of tempting snack names below.

"Let's go and try the snacks in Zhoucun." Lu Yong said, holding Hannah's hand.

Walking into the cafeteria, they saw that it was bustling with people. They found a seat and ordered some special snacks. Soon, the snacks were served. There were crispy and delicious Zhoucun sesame cakes, delicious Zhoucun pot, and soft, sweet and fragrant Zhoucun rice cakes...

"Wow, Brother Yong, these snacks are so delicious, you should try them." Hannah picked up a piece of pancake and handed it to Lu Yong.

Lu Yong took a bite of the pancake and immediately felt his mouth full of fragrance: "Well, this pancake is really delicious, crispy and fragrant."

The two of them devoured the food and enjoyed the feast from their taste buds. They chatted while eating and shared their feelings and impressions of Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City.

After dinner, they continued to stroll along the streets of Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City. At this time, a handicraft shop attracted their attention. The shop displayed a variety of handicrafts, including exquisite ceramics, delicate embroidery works, and unique wood carvings...

"Brother Yong, look at that ceramic cup. It's so beautiful. There are flowers painted on it." Hannah said, pointing to a ceramic cup.

Lu Yong walked over, picked up the ceramic cup and examined it carefully: "It is indeed very beautiful. The hand-painted craftsmanship is really exquisite."

The two picked out a few handicrafts they liked as souvenirs and prepared to take them home as a souvenir. At this time, the sky had gradually darkened, and Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City was also covered with a layer of mysterious night veil.

"Brother Yong, look how beautiful the night view is. Let's take a picture as a souvenir." Hannah said as she took out her cell phone.

Lu Yong nodded, and the two of them snuggled together and took a beautiful night view photo. In the photo, they smiled brightly, and behind them were the dim lights and quaint buildings of Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City. When leaving Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City, Lu Yong and Hannah both felt reluctant to leave. The historical heritage, cultural charm, and food temptations here made them linger.

"Brother Yong, what do you think of Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City?" Hannah asked Lu Yong as they walked.

Lu Yong thought for a moment and said, "This place is really nice. It has history, culture, and delicious food... It feels like walking into a living history museum."

Hannah nodded. "Yeah, I think so too. Everything here is so charming that I can't help but want to stay a few more days."

The two smiled at each other, their hearts filled with gratitude and nostalgia for Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City.

They knew that this trip would become an unforgettable memory in their hearts, which they would treasure forever.

Lu Yong and Hannah walked hand in hand on the way back to the hotel.

Their hearts are filled with satisfaction and happiness, and they look forward to a new journey and more surprises tomorrow.

In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun fills every corner of the city of Zibo, covering this historic city with a layer of golden gauze.

Lu Yong and his girlfriend Hannah walked hand in hand in the snack street not far from the hotel, their hearts full of anticipation and excitement for unknown delicacies.

"Brother Yong, look how lively this snack street is. We're in for a treat tonight!" Hannah pointed at the bustling crowd in front of her, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "Of course not, Zibo is a paradise for food, let's go on a food adventure tonight and see who can find the best food!"

As they talked, they had unknowingly walked to a barbecue stall. The charcoal fire in this barbecue stall was burning brightly, and the meat skewers were sizzling on the charcoal fire, emitting an enticing aroma.

"Wow, Brother Yong, look at that pork belly, it's roasted and smells so charred, so tempting!" Hannah pointed at the pork belly on the grill and couldn't help swallowing.

Lu Yong smiled and patted the boss on the shoulder: "Boss, give us a few skewers of pork belly, and some beef and mutton!"

The boss responded enthusiastically and turned the skewers of meat skillfully. After a while, several skewers of golden roasted meat were handed to Lu Yong and Hannah.

Lu Yong took a bite of the pork belly, and his mouth was immediately filled with fragrance. It was fat but not greasy, lean but not dry, and full of burnt aroma. Hannah also couldn't wait to taste the beef. It was tender and chewy, juicy, and tasted absolutely amazing.

"Wow, Brother Yong, this Zibo barbecue is so delicious, better than any we've had before!" Hannah praised it while eating.

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "Of course, Zibo barbecue is famous. The charcoal fire, the seasoning, and the craftsmanship are all unique!"

The two ate and chatted, enjoying this feast for their taste buds. Soon, several skewers of meat were completely devoured by them.

"Brother Yong, look over there, there are a lot of people queuing up to buy sesame cakes, let's go and try some!" Hannah said, pointing to a sesame cake stall not far away.

Lu Yong looked in the direction of her finger and saw that there was indeed a long line in front of the sesame cake stand. He smiled and nodded: "Okay, then let's go and try the famous sesame cakes in Zibo!"

After waiting in line for a while, they finally bought a few sesame cakes. The sesame cakes were as thin as paper cakes, and the surface was sprinkled with sesame seeds. When you bite them, they make a crunchy sound, and the taste is very good.

"Wow, Brother Yong, this sesame cake is so delicious, crispy and fragrant. I can't stop eating it!" Hannah said while eating.

Lu Yong also nodded with a smile: "Yes, this sesame cake is really delicious. The food in Zibo is really eye-opening!"

The two of them ate as they walked, and before they knew it, they came to a snack stand. The sign of this snack stand had three big characters "Tofu Xiang" written on it, and there was an attractive picture next to it.

"Brother Yong, look at this tofu. It smells delicious. Let's try it!" Hannah said, pointing to the picture on the sign.

Lu Yong took a look and thought it was pretty good, so he nodded: "Okay, then let's try this tofu flavor!"

The boss greeted them warmly and brought them a freshly made tofu xiang. The tofu xiang looked like a treasure chest, with a layer of delicious soup on the golden skin, exuding an enticing aroma.

Lu Yong took a bite and his mouth was immediately filled with fragrance. The tenderness of the tofu and the richness of the fillings complement each other, and every bite is full of ingenuity. The fillings made of pork, dried shrimps, mushrooms, etc. are full of freshness and fragrance, which makes people have endless aftertaste.

"Wow, Brother Yong, this tofu is so delicious, it's simply a delicacy!" Hannah exclaimed while eating.

Lu Yong also nodded with a smile: "Yes, this tofu is really delicious. The food in Zibo is really eye-opening and a feast for the taste buds!"

The two ate and talked, enjoying this feast from their taste buds. Suddenly, Hannah's eyes lit up, and she pointed to a snack stand not far away and said, "Brother Yong, look over there, there are spring rolls for sale, let's go and try some!"

Lu Yong looked in the direction of her finger and saw the words "Jian Juan" written on the sign of the snack stand, and a plate of golden spring rolls next to it. He smiled and nodded: "Okay, then let's go and try the spring rolls from Zibo!"

The two walked to the food stall, and the owner greeted them warmly. Lu Yong looked at the menu and found that the spring rolls were called "juanjian" in the local area. They were made of eggs, pork, flour, etc. The egg skin was as thin as a cicada's wing and rolled into carefully prepared meat fillings, which were then wrapped into long strips and fried until golden brown.

"Boss, give us two servings of fried rolls!" said Lu Yong.

The boss responded and started making the pan-fried rolls with skillful hands. After a while, two golden pan-fried rolls were served to Lu Yong and Hannah.

Lu Yong took a bite and his mouth was immediately filled with fragrance. The crispy egg skin and the delicious meat filling complemented each other, and every bite was unforgettable. Hannah couldn't wait to taste it, and her eyes were shining with surprise.

"Wow, Brother Yong, this spring roll is so delicious, it's even better than the spring rolls we've had before!" Hannah said while eating.

Lu Yong also smiled and nodded: "This fried roll is really good. The food in Zibo is really unforgettable!" (End of this chapter)