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Hannah moved closer curiously and saw that the mutton was bright red in color and filled with fragrance.

She couldn't help swallowing: "Lu Yong, let's buy some to try."

Lu Yong nodded and bought a portion of salt-fried lamb.

The two found a place to shelter from the rain, eating mutton while feeling the atmosphere in the rain.

The mutton was tender and juicy, with just the right amount of saltiness and fragrance, and no smell of mutton. Hannah praised it highly: "This mutton is so delicious."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Shuozhou has many special foods like this. We must try them this time. When the rain stops, we will go somewhere else."

The rain was getting heavier and heavier, with no sign of stopping.

Lu Yong looked at the sky and said, "Hannah, the rain won't stop anytime soon. Let's find a place to take shelter and watch a movie. We can't go to any tourist attractions today anyway, so let's just relax."

Hannah thought this was a good idea, so they turned on their phones and searched for nearby movie theaters.

Soon, they found a movie theater not far away, which happened to have a movie they all wanted to see.

The two bought movie tickets, some popcorn and Coke, and walked into the screening room.

The lights in the screening room were dim. They found their seats and sat down, waiting quietly for the movie to start.

The movie begins, a light-hearted comedy.

The funny plot in the film and the wonderful performances of the actors made Hannah and Lu Yong laugh from time to time.

They ate popcorn and watched the movie, completely immersed in the joyful atmosphere.

"Lu Yong, this movie is so funny. I feel like my stomach hurts from laughing so hard." Hannah laughed and leaned on Lu Yong's shoulder.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Yes, I haven't watched a movie so happily in a long time. Although I didn't go to the tourist attractions today, it was still quite pleasant."

After the movie ended, they walked out of the theater, and the rain was still falling.

There are fewer pedestrians on the streets, and the street lights emit a dim light in the rain, adding a tranquil atmosphere to the entire city.

"Lu Yong, let's take a stroll around here. The streets here have a different flavor in the rain," Hannah suggested.

Lu Yong nodded, took her hand, and strolled on the street in the rain.

Most of the shops on both sides of the street were closed, and only a few convenience stores still had their lights on.

Occasionally a car passed by them, splashing water.

They walked to the door of a bookstore, and Hannah stopped: "Lu Yong, let's go in and take a look, maybe we can find some interesting books."

The two walked into the bookstore, which was filled with the faint scent of books and ink.

The bookshelves were filled with all kinds of books, including literary classics, historical biographies, popular science books, and various comics and magazines. Hannah excitedly shuttled between the bookshelves, picking up a book from time to time to read.

"Lu Yong, look at this book. It seems to be about the history of Shuozhou. We can take a look at it and learn about the past of this city." Hannah walked to Lu Yong with a book.

Lu Yong took the book and looked at the cover: "Okay, it just so happens that we are traveling to Shuozhou this time. Understanding the history and culture here will make our trip more meaningful."

They found a corner in the bookstore and sat down, quietly flipping through the books in their hands. Time seemed to stand still at this moment, with only the sound of turning pages and the sound of rain outside the window interweaving together.

"Lu Yong, you see it says here that Shuozhou was a very important military location in ancient times, and many famous battles took place here." Hannah said excitedly, pointing to a passage in the book.

Lu Yong leaned over to take a look and said, "Yes, Shuozhou has a long history and rich cultural heritage. This time we come here to travel, we can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also learn a lot of knowledge."

The day passed by very quickly and before I knew it, it was already past nine o'clock in the evening.

The bookstore was about to close, and they reluctantly put down the books in their hands and walked out of the store.

"Lu Yong, although we didn't go to any of the tourist attractions today because of the rain, I still feel it was very fulfilling. We ate delicious food, watched great movies, and learned a lot about Shuozhou in the bookstore." Hannah said as she walked.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Yes, travel doesn't have to be planned. Sometimes some unexpected episodes can make the trip more memorable. When the rain stops tomorrow, we can go to those scenic spots."

After returning to the hotel, they simply washed up and lay down on the bed.

Hannah leaned in Lu Yong's arms and said, "Lu Yong, I'm looking forward to tomorrow's trip. I hope it will be a good day tomorrow."

Lu Yong patted her back gently: "Don't worry, tomorrow will definitely be a good day. Let's go to bed early, get enough rest, and have fun tomorrow."

Ring. Ring. Ring. The crisp alarm clock sounds.

Hannah woke up slowly and jumped up excitedly: "Lu Yong, look, the sun is out! It must be a good day today, we can go out and play."

Lu Yong sat up with a smile and said, "I told you, today will be a good day. Let's pack up and go to the scenic spots."

The two of them quickly washed up, had breakfast, and then took a taxi out in high spirits.

Soon, they arrived at the gate of Shuozhou old city.

As soon as you get off the car, a sense of ancient atmosphere hits you.

The walls of the old city are tall and thick, and the green bricks and stones appear more ancient and weathered under the scouring of rain.

Hannah excitedly ran to the wall, reached out her hand and touched the cold bricks and stones, and exclaimed: "Wow, this wall is so old, it feels like every brick and stone has a story hidden in it."

Lu Yong also came over and said with a smile: "Yes, this city wall has witnessed the rise and fall of the old city of Shuozhou and is a witness to history. Let's go in and take a look."

The two walked slowly along the base of the city wall, admiring the various carvings and inscriptions on the wall.

Suddenly, Hannah noticed a group of people watching something in a corner of the city wall. She curiously pulled Lu Yong's hand and said, "Lu Yong, let's go see what they are doing over there."

They squeezed into the crowd and saw an old artist with gray hair sitting on a small stool, holding a piece of mud in his hand and kneading it skillfully.

After a while, a lifelike little clay figurine appeared in his hands.

Hannah's eyes widened in surprise. "Wow, this craftsmanship is amazing! Is this a clay sculpture?"

The old artist raised his head, smiled and nodded: "Girl, this is our Shuozhou's traditional clay sculpture craft, which has been passed down for several generations."

Hannah said excitedly, "Uncle, can I try it?"

The old artist laughed heartily: "Of course, come, I'll teach you."

As he spoke, the old artist handed Hannah a piece of mud and taught her how to make it step by step.

Lu Yong watched from the side, taking out his mobile phone from time to time to take pictures of Hannah and record this interesting moment.

Under the guidance of the old artist, Hannah finished a clay figurine, although it was crooked. She happily showed off her work to Lu Yong: "Lu Yong, look at what I made, is it like the real thing?"

Lu Yong smiled and said, "It looks exactly like it. It's very similar. You made it yourself. It has a lot of meaning."

After saying goodbye to the old artist, they continued to stroll around the old town.

The streets of the old city are lined with all kinds of shops, selling traditional clothing, handicrafts, and special snacks.

Hannah was like a happy little bird, flying between the shops and finding everything new.

They walked into a shop selling traditional clothing, which was filled with various colorful traditional costumes from northern Shanxi.

Hannah immediately fell in love with a red embroidered jacket. She picked it up excitedly and tried it on herself: "Lu Yong, do you think this dress is pretty? I feel like a lady from ancient times when I put it on."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "It looks good. You will look really beautiful in it. How about trying it?"

With the help of the clerk, Hannah put on the embroidered jacket. When she walked out of the fitting room, Lu Yong's eyes widened.

Hannah, wearing that red embroidered jacket, with her fair skin and bright smile, looked like a fairy walking out of an ancient scroll.

The clerk also praised her repeatedly: "Girl, this dress fits you so well, it's like it was tailor-made for you."

Hannah turned around in front of the mirror and liked it more and more: "Lu Yong, I want to buy this dress, okay?" Lu Yong smiled and said: "Of course, if you like it so much, just buy it."

Hannah happily paid and admired her new clothes in the store for a while before she reluctantly took them off and packed them up.

It was already noon when they came out of the clothing store, and both of their stomachs began to growl.

They walked along the street and saw a small shop with a sign that read "Old Town Specialty Noodle House".

As you walk into the store, a rich aroma of noodles hits your nose.

There were not many people in the store. There were a few neatly arranged wooden tables and some old photos of the old city of Shuozhou hung on the wall.

They found a seat and sat down. The boss came over enthusiastically and handed over the menu: "What would you like to eat? Our knife-cut noodles and minced pork are our signature dishes."

Lu Yong looked at the menu and said to Hannah, "Hannah, let's try Min Ba Gu. This is a specialty noodle dish in Shuozhou. I heard it tastes very good."

Hannah nodded: "Okay, I'll listen to you."

After a while, two bowls of steaming hot minced pork were served.

The noodles were as thin as silver threads, the soup was fresh and delicious, and some chopped green onions and coriander were sprinkled on top, which made people's appetite increase greatly just by looking at it.

Hannah couldn't wait to take a bite, and her eyes lit up all of a sudden: "Lu Yong, these noodles are so delicious, the texture is soft and sticky, and the soup is also very delicious. It feels completely different from the knife-cut noodles we had before."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Yes, there are many delicious foods in Shuozhou. Let's taste them slowly."

After lunch, Hannah excitedly took Lu Yong's hand and said, "Lu Yong, let's continue shopping."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Okay, let's go to the old streets in the old city. There are many ancient buildings and traditional shops there, which will definitely be more interesting."

The two walked along the street and came to an ancient street.

The floor of the ancient street is paved with bluestone slabs, which have become smooth and flat after years of polishing.

On both sides of the street are antique buildings with flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted rafters.

They walked into a shop selling traditional handicrafts. The shop was filled with a variety of handicrafts, including exquisite paper-cuts, lifelike wood carvings, and colorful embroidery.

Hannah was attracted by a paper-cut work, which was a paper-cut depicting the appearance of the old city of Shuozhou. The delicate lines and vivid images showed the simplicity and charm of the old city to the fullest.

"Lu Yong, look at this paper-cut. It's so well done. It captures the appearance of the old city."

Hannah pointed at the paper-cut and said. Lu Yong came over to take a look and also praised: "Yes, this paper-cut art is really profound. If you like it, let's buy it."

Hannah hesitated for a moment and said, "Is it too expensive?" At this time, the shop owner came over and said with a smile, "Girls, this paper-cut is the treasure of our shop, but since you like it so much, I can give you a discount."

Hannah's eyes lit up when she heard this: "Really? That's great."

In the end, they bought the paper cut at a reasonable price.

Hannah carefully rolled up the paper cutout and put it in her bag, like she was cherishing a treasure.

After leaving the handicraft shop, they came to a traditional teahouse.

The teahouse was filled with a faint scent of tea. Several round tables were neatly arranged and some calligraphy works were hung on the wall.

They found a place to sit down and ordered a pot of local specialty tea - Youyu Sea Buckthorn Tea.

After a while, the tea was served.

Lu Yong poured a cup for Hannah and said, "Hannah, try this Youyu Seabuckthorn Tea. It is said to have the effects of clearing away heat and relieving summer heat, strengthening the stomach and digesting food. It's just right to drink a cup after the rain."

Hannah took the teacup and took a sip. The tea tasted slightly sour at first, and then a sweet taste spread on the tip of her tongue. Her eyes lit up and she praised, "Wow, this tea tastes so special, sour and sweet. I feel refreshed after drinking it."

Lu Yong smiled and took a sip, nodding in agreement: "Indeed, this tea has the unique local flavor of Shuozhou, just like this old city. It may seem ordinary at first, but it is full of surprises when you taste it carefully."

The two sipped tea while listening to the storytelling of the old artist in the teahouse.

The old artist told the ancient legends circulated in Shuozhou with great emotion, such as the heroic deeds of the Yang family in resisting the Jin army, and those mysterious folk stories. Hannah was fascinated by the story, staring at the old artist, and occasionally exclaimed at the plot of the story.

"Lu Yong, these stories are so wonderful. It feels like Shuozhou is a thick history book with every page filled with stories." Hannah said softly.

Lu Yong looked at her focused expression and said with a smile: "Yes, Shuozhou has a profound cultural heritage. This time when we visited the old city, we really walked into the depths of its history."

When we came out of the teahouse, it was gradually getting dark.

Lanterns were lit on the streets of the old city, and the warm yellow light sprinkled on the bluestone roads, adding a warm and mysterious atmosphere to the entire old city.

Hannah held Lu Yong's hand and walked slowly on the street, feeling the tranquility and beauty.

They walked to the gate of the old city and looked back. The old city looked particularly charming under the lights.

Hannah took out her cell phone and took photos of the beautiful night scene. She smiled and said, "I will save all these photos. When I see them in the future, I will be reminded of the good times I had in Shuozhou Old Town today."

Lu Yong put his arm around Hannah’s shoulders and said, “Okay, we’ll go to more places in the future, and we’ll record every time.”

The two smiled at each other, then got into the car hand in hand and drove towards the hotel. (End of this chapter)