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

"Finally, we left the busy and noisy streets of Shijiazhuang!" Lu Yong sat in the car, stretched his body, and turned to look at his girlfriend Hannah beside him.

Hannah was playing with her phone. The screen showed photos of them at various check-in spots in Shijiazhuang. Her lips curled up, her eyes sparkling. "Yes, it feels like we are about to embark on a brand new romantic journey. The next stop is Hengshui. I heard that Hengshui Lake is super beautiful. I can't wait!"

Lu Yong smiled and pinched her cheek, "Don't worry, I have made a lot of plans in advance, Hengshui Lake will definitely give you a big surprise."

Along the way, the two talked and laughed, watching the scenery outside the window change quickly like a movie.

A few hours later, the car slowly stopped. After arriving at the station, Lu Yong took Hannah on the pre-booked car to the hotel where they were staying.

The hotel is decorated in a warm and stylish way. As soon as she entered the lobby, the soft lighting, melodious music, and the warm smiles of the staff made Hannah couldn't help but exclaim: "Wow, this hotel is a great choice. I feel great before I even start playing!"

Lu Yong raised his eyebrows proudly, "Of course not, I put a lot of thought into making you have fun."

The two put their luggage in the room, took a short rest, and then couldn't wait to set off for Hengshui Lake Scenic Area.

When they arrived at the entrance of the scenic spot, there were quite a lot of people, but Lu Yong had already booked the tickets online. He directly took Hannah to the ticket counter, scanned the code to get the tickets, and the action was done in one go, which aroused the envy of the people queuing next to him.

Hannah held Lu Yong's arm affectionately and said with a smile: "It's great to have you. I don't have to worry about anything."

Lu Yong leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Of course I will. I will spoil you into the happiest little princess in the world."

As soon as you enter the scenic area, a vast lake comes into view. The lake water sparkles under the sunlight, like a layer of fine gold.

The willows by the lakeside sway gently in the wind, as if a girl is dancing.

Hannah was as excited as a child. She jumped to the lake and reached out to touch the water. "Wow, this water is so cool. It feels like it has driven away all the fatigue from the journey."

Lu Yong quickly took out his cell phone and took several beautiful photos of her. "You are standing by the lake, like a painting, so beautiful."

Hannah ran over, snatched the phone and looked at the photos. She smiled so hard that her eyes narrowed into crescents as she looked at the beautiful herself in the photos. "The photos are great. You are worthy of being my personal photographer."

They walked slowly along the path by the lake. From time to time, they could see some unknown small flowers on the roadside, colorful, dotted in the grass, which were very beautiful.

Hannah seemed to have discovered a new world. She squatted down to smell the flowers, picked a small flower and put it next to her ear. She turned around and asked Lu Yong, "Does it look good?"

Lu Yong stared at it with wide eyes, nodding his head repeatedly: "It looks good, it looks good on you, just like a flower fairy descending to earth."

Hannah was amused by him and giggled. She hit him lightly and said, "You are so sweet."

As we walked, a bird-watching platform appeared in front of us.

Lu Yong's eyes lit up, and he pulled Hannah over there and ran, "Come on, let's go up and take a look. Maybe we can see a lot of rare birds."

The bird watching platform was a bit high, and the two climbed up breathlessly, but when they stood on the bird watching platform and overlooked the entire Hengshui Lake, all their fatigue disappeared. They saw flocks of birds flying freely on the lake, some flying low over the water, splashing small water flowers, and some flying high into the sky, as if playing with the white clouds.

Hannah clapped her hands excitedly. "Wow, there are so many birds. It's so spectacular! I can't even tell which species they are."

Lu Yong introduced them to her with a smile: "Look, the one with long wings like a small fan is a egret; and the one with colorful feathers that looks like a rainbow when flying is a mandarin duck."

Hannah looked at him with admiration, "You are so amazing, you know so much."

Lu Yong raised his chin proudly, "Of course, I have learned a lot about Hengshui Lake for this trip."

Just as they were immersed in the joy of bird watching, suddenly, a large dark cloud floated in the sky, and the originally clear sky suddenly became gloomy.

The wind gradually grew stronger, rustling the trees by the lake.

Hannah hugged Lu Yong's arm in fear and said, "What should we do? It looks like it's going to rain." Lu Yong patted her hand and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. Let's find a place to hide from the rain."

As he said that, he pulled Hannah and ran towards a small pavilion next to the bird watching platform.

As soon as I ran into the pavilion, raindrops as big as beans started falling down with a crackling sound.

The raindrops hit the roof of the pavilion, making a crisp sound, like a passionate symphony.

Hannah leaned in Lu Yong's arms, looking at the rain outside, and said with some worry: "When will the rain stop? Will our subsequent trip be ruined?"

Lu Yong hugged her tightly and said with a smile: "Don't worry, the rain may stop soon. Let's take this opportunity to enjoy the romance in the rain in this pavilion."

Hannah raised her head and looked at Lu Yong's determined eyes. The worries in her heart gradually dissipated. "Well, with you here, I'm not afraid of anything."

The two waited in the pavilion for about half an hour. The rain gradually subsided and finally stopped.

A beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky, spanning Hengshui Lake, like a bridge leading to a fairy tale world.

Hannah jumped up excitedly, "Wow, a rainbow! It's so beautiful! This is the first time I've seen such a complete rainbow."

Lu Yong took her hand and said, "Come on, let's take advantage of this good weather and quickly go to the next attraction. Maybe there will be more surprises waiting for us."

They continued walking along the lake and came to a cruise ship dock.

There are various cruise ships docked at the pier, including antique pleasure boats and modern speedboats.

Hannah's eyes lit up, and she pulled Lu Yong and said, "Let's go take a boat ride. We'll definitely see different scenery on the lake."

Lu Yong nodded, "Okay, I'll listen to you. Let's choose that pleasure boat. It feels very charming."

The two boarded the pleasure boat and found a seat by the window.

As the pleasure boat slowly started to move, ripples appeared on the lake water around the boat.

Melodious classical music is playing in the cabin, and the gurgling sound of the lake makes people feel as if they are in a dream world.

Hannah leaned on Lu Yong's shoulder, closed her eyes, and quietly enjoyed this wonderful moment.

Lu Yong gently stroked her hair and said, "Little silly, do you like it here?"

Hannah opened her eyes and said with a smile, "I like it. I like it very much. Everything here feels so beautiful, like a dream."

Lu Yong kissed her forehead gently, "This is not a dream. I will take you to more beautiful places in the future and make your life like a dream every day."

The pleasure boat was sailing in the lake, and suddenly, a reed marsh appeared in front of it.

The reeds grew tall and dense, swaying gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound.

Hannah leaned on the window curiously, "Wow, there are so many reeds. I feel like there must be a lot of secrets hidden in them."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Why don't we talk to the captain and ask him to drive the boat into the reed marsh to see if we can find something interesting."

Hannah's eyes lit up. "Okay, okay. I've never been in a reed marsh before."

Lu Yong got up and went to find the captain. After a while, he came back and said excitedly: "The captain agreed, we are about to enter the reed marsh!" Hannah clapped her hands excitedly.

As the pleasure boat slowly sailed into the reed marsh, the surroundings suddenly became quiet, with only the sound of the oars paddling in the lake and the sound of the reeds rubbing against each other.

Occasionally, you can hear the clear chirping of birds, as if the elves in the reed marsh are welcoming their arrival.

Suddenly, Hannah pointed to a place not far ahead and said in a low voice, "Lu Yong, look, there seems to be something moving over there."

Lu Yong looked in the direction she pointed, and saw a little wild duck with a few furry ducklings swimming around by the reeds. The little ducks looked so cute. They would dip their heads into the water to look for food, then float up to the surface, chirping.

Hannah was so excited that she almost cried out. She quickly covered her mouth, but her eyes kept staring at the cute little ducks. "They are so cute. It feels like a family on vacation."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Yes, nature is so magical. It always brings us unexpected surprises." After coming out of the reed marsh, the pleasure boat continued to sail on the lake.

At this time, a small island appeared in front of us. There were green trees and some quaint buildings on the island.

The captain introduced that this is an ecological island in Hengshui Lake. There are many rare plants and animals on the island, as well as many interesting science exhibitions.

Hannah perked up when she heard this. "Let's go up and take a look. I think we can learn a lot." Lu Yong nodded. "Okay, it's a good opportunity to stretch our muscles."

The two got off the boat and landed on the island.

The island is filled with a fresh scent of grass and trees, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.

They walked slowly along the path, with signs on the side of the road introducing the characteristics and uses of various plants.

Hannah watched with great interest and asked Lu Yong some questions from time to time.

Although Lu Yong only had a vague understanding of some of the knowledge, he still tried his best to answer her questions. When he encountered something he didn't understand, he checked the information on his mobile phone with her.

Unknown wild flowers on the island bloomed wantonly, red as fire, pink as clouds, brewing intoxicating sweetness in the warm breeze.

After returning from the Hengshui Lake Scenic Area, Lu Yong and Hannah were still immersed in the beauty of the lake and mountains intertwined with lively creatures.

Lu Yong looked at the enthusiastic Hannah and suggested with a smile: "Baby, there are many fun places in Hengshui. Let's go to Luli Ancient Town next.

I heard that the place is ancient and full of charm passed down by our ancestors, like a moving historical scroll. How about we go there and feel the atmosphere of ancient people's life?"

Hannah's eyes lit up instantly and she clapped her hands excitedly: "Great, great, I've always loved places like this that have a sense of time. I feel like I can travel back to ancient times and be the protagonist in a costume drama!"

After a short rest, the two took a taxi to Luli Ancient Town.

Along the way, Hannah chattered non-stop, her mind full of fantasies about the ancient town: "Lu Yong, do you think there will be small courtyards with curling smoke from cooking fires, and old men in ancient costumes selling candy figurines in the ancient town?"

Lu Yong looked at her lovingly and replied, "Of course there are. There may be many traditional crafts and delicacies that you have never seen. Don't be dazzled by the choices."

The car gradually approached the ancient town. From afar, an ancient archway came into view, with four large characters "Luli Ancient Town" written on it in vigorous and powerful strokes.

Hannah couldn't wait to open the car window, leaned out, took a deep breath, and shouted excitedly: "Wow, I smell the scent of history!" Lu Yong smiled, paid the fare, took her hand and walked into the ancient town.

As soon as you step onto the bluestone road of the ancient town, it seems as if time has gone back and everything around you has slowed down.

The shops on the street are scattered in an orderly manner, with wooden doors and windows, carved eaves, and every detail reveals the traces of time.

Hannah was like a happy little bird, jumping around in front, touching this and looking at that.

Lu Yong followed her closely, afraid that she would run away, and he did not forget to take out his mobile phone to record every happy moment for her.

"Lu Yong, look, there's a store selling ancient costumes over there!"

Hannah's eyes suddenly lit up as she pointed to a small shop not far away that was filled with all kinds of ancient costumes.

Lu Yong took her hand and walked over. Hannah was dazzled by the dazzling array of ancient costumes in the store.

She picked up a pink chest-length skirt and tried it on, then tried on a blue double-breasted skirt, and turned around in front of the mirror like an exquisite ancient lady.

Lu Yong was so amazed at what he saw and said with a smile, "Baby, you look good in any of them, like you walked out of a painting. Why don't we buy them all and wear them when taking photos later?"

Hannah rolled her eyes at him and said, "There's no point in buying all of them, but I really like this blue one. I feel like I can write poetry and paint when I wear it."

Lu Yong paid the money without saying a word. Looking at Hannah's happy face in ancient costume, his heart was filled with sweetness.

After changing into ancient costumes, the two walked hand in hand on the streets of the ancient town, attracting the attention of many tourists.

Hannah took small steps deliberately, imitating the appearance of women in costume dramas, and leaned on Lu Yong's shoulder shyly, which made Lu Yong laugh: "You look like a lady from ancient times."

Hannah pouted and said, "Of course not. I will travel through time today."

As they walked, they came to an antique school.

The door of the school was open, and the sound of reading could be heard from inside.

Hannah curiously pulled Lu Yong inside, only to see a group of children in ancient costumes, shaking their heads and following the teacher as he recited classics.

The rhythmic sound of reading seemed to take them back to the ancient private schools.

The gentleman saw them come in and nodded with a smile.

Hannah couldn't help but ask Lu Yong softly: "Lu Yong, what would it be like if we could study in a school like this when we were young?"

Lu Yong smiled and said, "That would be very interesting. Maybe you could even become the top female scholar in ancient times." Hannah laughed out loud at what he said.

After leaving the school, Hannah's stomach started to growl.

She took Lu Yong's hand and said coquettishly: "Lu Yong, I'm hungry. Let's go eat something delicious. I want to try the special food in the ancient town."

Lu Yong had already prepared a plan and took her through many twists and turns until they arrived at a food street.

There were all kinds of food stalls on both sides of the street, and the air was filled with tempting aromas. Hannah's eyes were wide open and her mouth was watering.

"Wow, Lu Yong, look at that, what is that?" Hannah asked, pointing at something golden and crispy on a small stall.

Lu Yong took one look and said with a smile, "That's Wuqiang Crispy Fish, one of Hengshui's specialties. It's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and tastes delicious. Let's buy one and try it."

As he said that, he pulled Hannah to the stall and bought two.

Hannah couldn't wait to take a bite, her eyes widened instantly, and she said incoherently: "It's so delicious, the fish bones are crispy, not prickly at all, Lu Yong, you should try it too."

Lu Yong took a bite and gave a thumbs up: "It really lives up to its reputation. The taste is amazing."

The two continued walking forward while eating the crispy fish.

In front of me, I saw a stall selling Zaoqiang smoked pork. The smoked pork was red in color and had a fragrant aroma.

Hannah couldn't walk anymore, so she held Lu Yong's hand and swung it back and forth: "Lu Yong, this looks delicious, let's buy some more."

Lu Yong smiled helplessly: "You little greedy cat, okay, then buy some more."

After buying the bacon, the two found a small table on the street and sat down, sharing the delicious food with happy smiles on their faces.

After eating and drinking, they continued to stroll around the ancient town.

Suddenly, there was a lively sound of gongs and drums coming from the front.

Hannah excitedly pulled Lu Yong over there, where they saw a group of people wearing ancient costumes performing traditional folk dances.

The dancers have light postures and graceful movements. The ribbons in their hands flutter in the wind like dancing butterflies.

Hannah was fascinated by the performance. She stared at the stage without blinking and swayed her body to the rhythm.

Lu Yong looked at her fascinated expression and asked with a smile: "Baby, if you go up and dance, you will definitely look better than them."

Hannah rolled her eyes at him and said, "You're the only one who knows how to coax me, but this dance is so beautiful. It feels like it brings our ancestors' culture to life." (End of this chapter)