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

Lu Yong took out his mobile phone, adjusted the angle, and was about to take a picture when suddenly, a naughty little boy ran over from the side and bumped into Hannah.

Hannah staggered and almost fell.

Lu Yong quickly stepped forward to support Hannah, frowned and said to the little boy: "Little boy, walk carefully, don't bump into others."

The little boy seemed to know that he had gotten into trouble. He lowered his head and whispered, "I'm sorry, uncle and aunt, I didn't mean it."

Hannah looked at the pitiful appearance of the little boy, and her heart softened all of a sudden. She squatted down, touched the little boy's head, and said with a smile: "It's okay, little friend, just be more careful when you walk next time."

The little boy smiled when he heard this. He looked up at Hannah and said, "Auntie, you are so beautiful, just like a princess in a fairy tale."

Hannah laughed out loud at the boy's words. She kissed him on the cheek and said, "You are really good at talking. Auntie likes you so much."

Seeing this scene, Lu Yong couldn't help laughing. He took out his cell phone and said to the little boy, "Little boy, let's take a photo together. It will be my apology gift to you."

The little boy jumped for joy and ran to Hannah, clinging to her closely.

Lu Yong pressed the shutter and took a photo full of laughter.

After taking the photo, the boy's mother rushed over. She said to Lu Yong and Hannah embarrassedly: "I'm so sorry, this child is so naughty, did he hurt you?"

Hannah smiled and said, "It's okay, the child didn't mean it. And he praised me for being pretty, I was so happy."

The little boy's mother also laughed when she heard this. She held the little boy's hand and said, "Hurry up and thank your uncle and aunt for not blaming you."

The little boy said in a baby voice: "Thank you, uncle and auntie, you are so kind."

Watching the little boy and his mother leaving, Hannah said with emotion: "This child is so cute. This collision today also caused a little episode."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Yes, sometimes life is like this, full of surprises and surprises. Just like this Zhoubai tree, it was originally just an ordinary tree, but because of its history and legends, it has become so charming."

The two continued to walk around Zhou Bai, and Hannah found a stone tablet next to Zhou Bai with some words engraved on it.

She took Lu Yong's hand and said, "Lu Yong, look at that stone tablet. What's written on it? Is it related to Zhou Bai?"

Lu Yong walked to the stone tablet, looked at it carefully, and said, "It contains the history of Zhou cypress and related poems. Look, this sentence, 'Zhou cypress stands proudly in the sky for a thousand years, and has seen many vicissitudes of life, but its meaning is still there', describes Zhou cypress's vicissitudes and tenacity vividly."

Hannah read the words on the stone tablet carefully. Although she didn't recognize some of the words, she could feel the emotions contained in the words.

She raised her head, looked at Lu Yong and said, "These poems are so well written. It feels like the Zhou cypress is brought to life. Lu Yong, can you write poetry? Why don't you write a poem for this Zhou cypress?"

Lu Yong scratched his head and said with a smile: "How can I write poetry? But since you brought it up, I'll give it a try. Let me think about it..."

Lu Yong frowned and paced back and forth, thinking about the poem.

Hannah looked at him quietly, her eyes full of anticipation.

After a while, Lu Yong's eyes lit up and he said excitedly, "I got it! 'The ancient cypresses in Longcheng have stood for thousands of years, their branches and trunks have been rugged for years. They have witnessed many ups and downs, but they still stand proudly and elegantly.' How about it, Hannah, is my poem okay?"

Hannah's eyes sparkled with surprise when she heard this. She clapped her hands and said, "Wow, Lu Yong, you are so amazing!

It was getting dark outside. Lu Yong gently took Hannah's hand and said softly, "Hannah, it's getting late. We have to go back to the hotel. Otherwise, it will be unsafe on the road."

Hannah looked at Zhou Bai reluctantly, her eyes full of attachment to the thousand-year-old tree. She murmured, "I have to leave so soon. I want to stay with this magical tree for a while longer. It feels like a silent old friend who has many stories to share with me."

Lu Yong smiled and comforted her: "There will be opportunities in the future. Besides, we gained a lot from this trip. We took a lot of photos with Zhou Bai. These photos can help you keep this beauty forever."

The two slowly turned around and prepared to leave.

At this moment, a gust of evening breeze suddenly blew, and the branches of Zhoubai trees rustled, as if saying goodbye to them.

"Lu Yong, listen, this voice seems to be saying 'Welcome back next time'." Hannah opened her eyes with a smile on her face.

Lu Yong also listened attentively for a while, nodded and said, "Yes, this Zhou Bai seems to really understand human nature. Maybe it is also looking forward to our next visit."

They walked slowly back along the way they came, and every step was filled with reluctance to leave Zhou Bai.

"Let's go, Hannah. When we have a chance in the future, we can experience the charm of Zhou Bai together again." Lu Yong urged again.

Hannah stood up, gave Zhou Bai one last affectionate look, and then walked towards the parking lot side by side with Lu Yong.

Today is the last day of our trip to Taiyuan. Hannah woke up just after the sun rose, stretched her body, and looked at Lu Yong excitedly: "Lu Yong, we can finally go to the Zhenwu Temple today. I have been looking forward to it for a long time!"

Lu Yong smiled and pinched her cheek: "Little lazy bug, you are the one who is impatient. Let's set off now. Maybe the Zhenwu Emperor will sense your enthusiasm and prepare a little surprise for us."

The two of them quickly washed up, packed their backpacks, and went downstairs.

When they arrived at the parking lot, Lu Yong opened the car door and politely let Hannah get in first.

The car started and the engine made a low roar.

While Lu Yong was skillfully steering the wheel, he said to Hannah, "Hannah, let's treat this journey today as a mysterious adventure. We may encounter some interesting things along the way, which will add some special color to our trip to Zhenwu Temple."

Hannah leaned back in her seat, her heart full of anticipation, as they sped towards the Zhenwu Temple.

Along the way, Hannah kept muttering the name of Zhenwu Emperor.

Lu Yong looked at her and said with a smile: "Don't worry, we'll be there soon. When we get there, I'll slowly tell you the story of the Zhenwu Emperor."

Not long after, the car stopped in the parking lot near Zhenwu Temple.

The two got out of the car and saw the ancient gate of Zhenwu Temple from afar. The three big characters "Zhenwu Temple" above the gate looked solemn and dignified under the sunlight.

Hannah ran to the temple gate curiously, looked up at the three big characters carefully, and muttered: "This is written very beautifully, it feels very imposing."

Lu Yong walked up to her, took her hand and said, "Come on, let's go in and take a look."

As soon as you enter the temple, an ancient atmosphere hits you.

The incense smoke curled up in the temple, and the bells rang melodiously, making people feel as if they had traveled back to ancient times. Hannah took a deep breath and sighed, "Why is it so quiet here? It's completely the opposite of the outside world."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "This is the charm of the temple. It can make people calm down and feel the atmosphere of traditional culture. Let's go, I will take you to see the statue of Zhenwu Emperor first."

The two walked along the passage in the temple and soon arrived at the temple of Zhenwu Emperor.

The temple is tall and majestic, with flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted buildings, fully displaying the sophistication and magnificence of ancient architecture.

Walking into the temple, you will see the statue of Zhenwu Emperor sitting on the altar. He is wearing armor and holding a sword, looking majestic and awe-inspiring, as if he is ready to exorcise demons at any time.

Hannah was shocked by the statue in front of her. She bowed respectfully and then whispered to Lu Yong: "Lu Yong, he looks so majestic and seems to be able to protect many people. Please tell me his story."

Lu Yong began to speak seriously, "Legend has it that the Great Emperor Zhenwu was originally the prince of the Kingdom of Jingle. He devoted himself to Taoism, abandoned the throne, and went to Mount Wudang to practice. After 42 years of hard practice, he finally became an immortal and was named the Great Emperor Zhenwu by the Jade Emperor to guard the north. There are many legends about him subduing demons and monsters. For example, once, a monster was causing chaos in the world. When the Great Emperor Zhenwu learned about it, he immediately rode a cloud to the place and subdued the monster in a few moves. From then on, the people lived in peace again."

Hannah was fascinated by what she heard, with admiration shining in her eyes: "He is really amazing! If only I could have half of his ability, I could protect the people around me."

Lu Yong smiled and touched her head: "You don't need to have his ability."

After coming out of the temple of Zhenwu Emperor, they came to a side hall inside the temple.

There are some other gods enshrined in the side halls. Each statue is carved vividly, as if it has its own story.

Hannah curiously walked around the various statues, asking Lu Yong some questions from time to time.

"Lu Yong, who is this god? What is he holding in his hand?" Hannah asked, pointing at a statue.

Lu Yong took a look and explained, "This is the God of Wealth. He is holding a gold ingot, which symbolizes the influx of wealth. In China, many people come to worship the God of Wealth, hoping to make a fortune."

Hannah's eyes lit up when she heard this: "Then I'll pray too. Maybe it will bring me good luck and let me make a lot of money in the future."

As she said this, she began to bow respectfully.

Seeing her serious expression, Lu Yong couldn't help laughing: "You really believe this? But there's no harm in praying, just think of it as a good omen."

The two continued to walk in the side hall, and suddenly, Hannah heard a melodious chanting.

She looked in the direction of the sound and saw a group of Taoists sitting in a room with their eyes closed and chanting something.

Hannah took Lu Yong's hand and whispered, "Lu Yong, listen, they are chanting. Let's go and take a look."

Lu Yong nodded and took her quietly into the room.

The room was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood, and the Taoists' voices were uniform and loud, as if they had a magical power that could calm people's minds.

Hannah stood quietly by, listening to the chanting and feeling the unique atmosphere.

After a while, the chanting ended. A Taoist priest slowly opened his eyes and saw Lu Yong and Hannah. He walked over with a smile and asked, "Two donors, are you here to visit our temple?"

Lu Yong said quickly, "Yes, Master. We heard that the Zhenwu Temple is very famous, so we came here specially to take a look. Just now, I heard your chanting, which felt very solemn and dignified. It allows us to feel this peaceful atmosphere as well."

The Taoist priest smiled and said, "Welcome, donors. Chanting scriptures is a way for us to practice, which can purify one's soul. If you are interested, you can sit here for a while and feel it."

Hannah heard this and said excitedly, "Really? That's great. I've always wanted to experience this kind of tranquility."

So, under the guidance of the Taoist priest, Lu Yong and Hannah found a place to sit down.

They closed their eyes, listened quietly to the movements around them, and felt the inner peace.

At first, Hannah was a little restless, and some random thoughts popped up in her mind from time to time, but slowly, she was infected by the peaceful atmosphere, the random thoughts gradually disappeared, and she was immersed in a state of emptiness.

After an unknown amount of time, Lu Yong gently touched Hannah's arm and whispered, "Hannah, we should get up and go somewhere else."

Hannah slowly opened her eyes, stretched, and said with a smile: "I feel so comfortable. I seemed to have entered a very quiet world just now. All my troubles are gone."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "This is the charm of chanting and meditation. It can make people forget the troubles of the outside world for a while. Let's go and have a look somewhere else."

The two walked out of the house and came to the courtyard inside the temple.

There are some flowers, plants and trees planted in the courtyard. Although they are not particularly valuable, they give people a vibrant feeling.

Hannah was strolling in the courtyard when suddenly she discovered an ancient ginkgo tree.

The trunk of the ginkgo tree is so thick that it takes two people to hug it. The branches are covered with golden leaves that sparkle in the sunlight like a bunch of small golden fans.

Hannah excitedly ran to the ginkgo tree, looked up at the golden color of the tree, and exclaimed: "Lu Yong, look at this ginkgo tree! It's so beautiful! It's like a tree in a fairy tale."

Lu Yong walked up to her and said with a smile: "This ginkgo tree also has a certain history. It has witnessed the rise and fall of Zhenwu Temple. Every autumn, its leaves turn golden yellow, which is very beautiful. Many tourists come here to take pictures as souvenirs."

Hannah couldn't wait to say, "Let's take some photos. We can't miss such a beautiful view."

So Lu Yong took out his mobile phone and took several photos of Hannah under the ginkgo tree.

After taking the photos, Hannah took Lu Yong to pick up a few ginkgo leaves under the tree, intending to take them back as bookmarks.

"Lu Yong, look at this leaf. Its shape is so special, just like a small fan. I want to put it in my book. Every time I see it, I will think of the good times we had in Zhenwu Temple today." Hannah said happily while holding a ginkgo leaf.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Okay, from now on, every time we go out to play, we will collect some commemorative items to bring back."

Hannah suddenly said, "We've been walking all day, and it's getting late. We need to go back and have a good sleep, because we have to get up early to go to the airport tomorrow!"

Lu Yong responded: "Yes, we still have to go to the airport tomorrow to go to the next place!"

As they spoke, the two slowly turned around and walked towards the parking lot.

With every step she took, Hannah couldn't help but look back at the Zhenwu Temple, as if she wanted to imprint its appearance deeply in her heart.

After getting in the car, Lu Yong started the car and drove slowly towards the hotel. (End of this chapter)