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

"Lu Yong, this ancient temple is so mysterious. Let's go in and take a look." Hannah said, gently pushing open the temple door.

The temple is filled with a faint smell of incense, and in the center is a Buddha statue, which is solemn and awe-inspiring.

The walls on both sides are painted with exquisite murals depicting various mythological stories.

"Hannah, look at these murals. They are so realistic. They feel as if they are alive." Lu Yong said, pointing at the murals.

Hannah leaned over to take a closer look and exclaimed, "Yes, the ancient craftsmen were really amazing. These murals are not only exquisitely painted, but also contain profound cultural connotations."

They visited the ancient temple for a while, and after coming out, they continued to stroll in the ancient city.

The streets and alleys in the ancient city are intricate and complex, like a huge maze.

They walked along a narrow alley, with old houses on both sides. The doors and windows of some houses were dilapidated, but they exuded a sense of vicissitudes of time.

"Lu Yong, it's so quiet here. It feels like time has slowed down." Hannah said softly.

Lu Yong nodded: "Yes, this is the charm of the ancient city. It allows people to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and feel a sense of tranquility and peace."

As they walked, they came to a small shop.

The shop's sign is a bit old, and it says "Traditional Handicraft Shop".

Hannah took Lu Yong's hand and said, "Lu Yong, let's go in and take a look. Maybe we can find some treasures."

They walked into the small shop. The space inside was not big, but it was filled with all kinds of handicrafts.

There are exquisite paper-cuts, quaint pottery, and colorful embroidery.

“Wow, these things are so beautiful!”

Hannah was so excited that she was running around the store that she couldn't keep her eyes from seeing everything.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Then take your time to pick and see if there is anything you like."

Hannah picked up a paper-cut work and examined it carefully.

The paper-cut pattern is a lifelike phoenix with smooth and lifelike lines.

"Lu Yong, look at this paper-cut, it's so exquisite, I like it so much." Hannah said.

Lu Yong came over, took a look and said, "It's really beautiful. If you like it, buy it."

Hannah hesitated: "But won't it be a bit expensive?"

At this time, the shop owner came over and said with a smile: "Girl, this paper-cut was made by our master craftsman. The craftsmanship is very exquisite and the price is not expensive, only a few dozen yuan."

After hearing this, Lu Yong said to Hannah, "It's only a few dozen dollars. If you like it, buy it and treat it as a souvenir of this trip."

Hannah thought about it and nodded: "Okay, boss, I want this."

After buying the paper-cuts, they continued to stroll around the ancient city.

Before I knew it, it was noon and my stomach started to growl.

"Lu Yong, let's find a place to eat something. I'm hungry." Hannah said, touching her stomach.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Okay, I heard there's a noodle shop in this ancient city that makes delicious knife-cut noodles. Let's go and try it."

They followed the directions of passers-by and found the noodle shop.

The noodle shop is not big, but it is full of people and business is very booming.

They found an empty seat and sat down, and Lu Yong ordered two bowls of knife-cut noodles and a few side dishes.

After a while, the knife-cut noodles were served.

The steaming noodles are topped with a thick layer of meat sauce and sprinkled with some chopped green onions and coriander, which looks very tempting.

"Hannah, try it and see how it tastes." Lu Yong said, pushing a bowl of noodles in front of Hannah.

Hannah picked up the chopsticks, picked up some noodles and put them in her mouth: "Wow, it's really delicious, the noodles are chewy and the meat sauce is very fragrant."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Yeah, I knew you would like it. Eat more, and then we can continue playing in the afternoon."

They ate noodles and chatted, enjoying this simple but delicious lunch.

The sunlight shines through the windows of the noodle shop and falls on them, adding a bit of warmth to the coziness.

After eating and drinking, Lu Yong and Hannah walked out of the noodle shop and continued their exploration of the ancient city.

They walked along a path paved with bluestone slabs. The slabs under their feet were bumpy, but full of the texture of time.

Occasionally, at the base of the roadside wall, a few unknown small flowers can be seen swaying gently in the breeze, as if waving to them.

"Lu Yong, look, there seems to be a stage over there." Hannah said, pointing to a slightly shabby building not far away but still showing its former glory.

Lu Yong looked in the direction she pointed and became interested: "Let's go over there and see if we can catch any performances."

They quickened their pace and came to the stage.

Although the stage is a bit old, the flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted buildings all demonstrate the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient craftsmen.

There were already quite a few people gathered in front of the stage, including local elderly people and tourists who came here for the same reason as them.

"Looks like we're in for a treat today." Hannah said excitedly, pulling Lu Yong to the front of the crowd.

After a while, a cheerful sound of gongs and drums rang out, and a traditional opera performance began.

The actors were dressed in gorgeous costumes and had exquisite makeup on, and every move they made was full of charm.

Although Hannah and Lu Yong didn't know much about the content of the opera, they were deeply attracted by the beautiful singing and wonderful performance.

"These actors are so amazing. Their movements and expressions are so perfect." Hannah said, her eyes fixed on the stage.

Lu Yong nodded in agreement: "Yes, this is the charm of traditional culture, it can make people immersed in it."

After the performance, the actors went off the stage to rest.

At this time, an old actor with gray hair but vigorous spirit noticed Lu Yong and Hannah, walked over to them with a smile and said, "Young people, do you like this opera?"

Lu Yong nodded quickly: "I like it, I like it. Although I don't quite understand it, I feel it is very exciting."

The old actor smiled and said, "There are not many young people like you who like traditional culture as much as you do nowadays. This opera is a treasure left by our ancestors, and it contains many historical stories and life lessons."

Hannah asked curiously, "Grandpa, can you tell us what stories are in this opera?"

The old actor's eyes lit up and he became more excited: "There are so many. For example, the scene just now tells the story of a hero in ancient times who defended his country. It contains both love between a man and a woman and the righteousness of his country..."

The old actor spoke vividly, and Lu Yong and Hannah were fascinated.

From the stories told by the old actors, they seemed to have traveled back to ancient times and saw those heroes fighting bravely in the long river of history.

"It turns out there is so much knowledge in opera. I have really broadened my horizons today." Hannah said with emotion.

The old actor patted Lu Yong on the shoulder and said, "Young people, I hope you can pay more attention to our traditional culture in the future so that it can be passed on."

Lu Yong nodded solemnly: "Grandpa, don't worry, we will definitely do it."

After saying goodbye to the old actor, the sky was gradually getting dark.

Dim lanterns lit up in the ancient city, adding a mysterious atmosphere to the ancient city.

"Lu Yong, today's trip to the ancient city of Guangwu was really meaningful. Not only did we see the beautiful scenery, but we also learned so much interesting history and culture." Hannah said softly, holding Lu Yong's arm.

Lu Yong looked at Hannah and said with a smile: "Yes, exploring these beautiful places with you is what makes me happiest."

They walked slowly back along the way they came. Bursts of laughter came from the roadside shops and the air was filled with the aroma of various snacks.

Lu Yong and Hannah couldn't help but walk into a small shop selling specialty pastries and bought some local pastries, planning to take them back to share with family and friends. "This pastry smells so good, I wonder how it tastes." Hannah looked at the pastries in her hand and said expectantly.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "It must be delicious. It's a local specialty."

Finally, they reached the parking lot, got in the car and started it.

The car was driving smoothly in the night, and Lu Yong and Hannah were still recalling every detail of the day.

Hannah leaned on Lu Yong's shoulder, with a sweet smile on her face, and said softly: "Lu Yong, I am so happy today. The old Guangwu Ancient City is like a huge treasure, hiding many surprises."

Lu Yong patted Hannah's hand gently and said with a smile: "Yeah, I didn't expect to gain so much."

Just as they were immersed in the wonderful atmosphere, suddenly, a car in front of them braked suddenly without warning.

Lu Yong reacted quickly and stepped on the brakes immediately, but he still couldn't avoid the collision completely. With a "clang", the two cars still rubbed against each other lightly.

Lu Yong and Hannah were both startled. Hannah's body suddenly leaned forward. Lu Yong quickly reached out to protect her and asked with concern: "Hannah, are you okay?"

Hannah was still in shock, but seeing Lu Yong's anxious eyes, she pretended to be calm and said, "I'm fine. How about you? Are you not hurt?"

Lu Yong shook his head: "I'm fine, it's just this car..."

The two men got out of the car, only to see the other car owner also getting out of the car angrily.

He was a burly man with a face full of flesh. When he saw the car being scratched, he immediately shouted: "What's wrong with you? Do you know how to drive? I just bought this car, look at what it has scratched!"

Lu Yong quickly apologized: "I'm so sorry, I didn't expect him to brake suddenly. Let's take a look at the car's condition and see how to solve it."

The man was not willing to give in: "Solve it? Can you afford it? My car is very valuable."

As he said this, he slapped the scratched area hard with his hand.

Hannah couldn't bear to watch it anymore. She stepped forward and said calmly, "Brother, we didn't mean to do it. Besides, the accident has already happened. We should discuss a solution calmly instead of quarreling here."

The man glared at Hannah and said, "What do you know as a woman? Don't talk too much here."

Seeing the man's bad attitude towards Hannah, Lu Yong immediately pulled Hannah behind him and said seriously, "Brother, my girlfriend is right, let's talk it out. How about this, let's call the police first and let the traffic police determine the liability, and then we will definitely pay the compensation that is due."

The man seemed a little guilty when he heard that he was going to call the police, but he still said stubbornly: "Why call the police? It's too much trouble. Just compensate me directly. I don't want much, just 5,000 yuan."

Lu Yong frowned and said, "Brother, your request is unreasonable. We must first determine the responsibility and then compensate according to the actual situation. Besides, the damage to your car is not serious. Five thousand yuan is too much."

The man immediately raised his voice when he heard this: "Why is it unreasonable? My car is new. If you scratch it, the price will drop when I sell it in the future. If you don't pay, don't even think about leaving."

As he said this, he stopped in front of Lu Yong's car.

Lu Yong and Hannah felt helpless, but they knew they couldn't compromise so easily.

Lu Yong thought for a moment and said, "Brother, if you are so unreasonable, then we can only call the police. I believe the traffic police will handle it fairly."

Seeing Lu Yong's firm attitude, the man hesitated for a moment, but still said stubbornly: "Report it if you want, who's afraid of who?"

Lu Yong took out his cell phone and called the police.

While waiting for the traffic police to arrive, the man kept cursing, but Lu Yong and Hannah tried to remain calm and ignored him.

After a while, the traffic police arrived at the scene.

The traffic police first learned about the accident and then inspected the two vehicles.

After some investigation and judgment, the traffic police determined that the other car owner's sudden braking was the main cause of the accident. Although Lu Yong took braking measures, he still bears secondary responsibility because the distance was too close.

The traffic police mediated between the two parties and recommended that compensation be paid in proportion to liability.

The man was reluctant at first, but after the traffic police's patient persuasion, he finally agreed to the plan.

After calculation, Lu Yong needs to compensate the other car owner one thousand yuan.

Although Lu Yong felt a little aggrieved, he still followed the traffic police's mediation results and took out 1,000 yuan in cash from his wallet and handed it to the man.

The man took the money and muttered, "You're lucky. If the traffic police hadn't come, I wouldn't have let you go so easily."

After saying that, he drove away.

Watching the man's departing back, Hannah said angrily, "How can this man be so unreasonable? He was the one who braked suddenly, yet he was still so arrogant."

Lu Yong consoled him, "Forget it. Don't bother with him. Fortunately, the matter has been resolved and we didn't suffer any serious injuries. Let's just consider it a minor incident during this trip."

The two got back into the car, Lu Yong started the car and continued driving towards the hotel.

After all this trouble, both of them were a little tired, and the atmosphere in the car became a little silent.

After a while, Hannah broke the silence. She said with some guilt: "Lu Yong, it's all my fault. If you hadn't brought me to the old Guangwu Ancient City today, I wouldn't have encountered such a thing."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Silly boy, how can you be blamed for this? When you go out to play, you will encounter all kinds of situations. This is just an accident. Besides, we had so much fun in the old Guangwu Ancient City today. This little episode is nothing at all."

Hannah felt better after hearing what Lu Yong said: "Then you are not angry, right?"

Lu Yong reached out and gently touched Hannah's head: "How could I be angry? As long as you are fine, it is more important than anything else."

Finally, the car arrived at the hotel.

Lu Yong parked the car and got out with Hannah.

Walking into the hotel lobby, the warm yellow lights made both of them feel a sense of warmth and relaxation.

"Lu Yong, I'm really tired today. Let's rest early." Hannah said.

Lu Yong nodded: "Okay, go back to your room and take a hot bath and relax. I'll go to the front desk to ask if there is any midnight snack and bring you some food."

Hannah smiled and said, "Okay, then come back soon."

Lu Yong walked Hannah to the door of the room, watched her enter the room, and then turned and walked to the front desk.

He asked the front desk staff about midnight snacks and learned that the hotel provided simple porridge and snacks.

Lu Yong ordered a bowl of red date porridge and some small cakes, then sat on the sofa in the hall and waited.

While waiting, Lu Yong recalled every detail of today's visit to the ancient city of Guangwu. The ancient buildings, enthusiastic locals, and wonderful opera performances all made him feel extremely fulfilled and happy.

Although there was a minor scratch on the way back, it did not affect his overall experience of the trip.

Soon, the midnight snack was ready. Lu Yong carried the midnight snack and walked quickly to the room. He knocked on the door gently, and Hannah opened it quickly.

"Wow, it smells so good, what delicious food did you buy?" Hannah's eyes lit up when she saw the midnight snack in Lu Yong's hand.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "I bought you red date porridge and a small cake. You must be exhausted today. Eat something to replenish your energy."

Hannah took the midnight snack and pulled Lu Yong into the room.

She put the midnight snack on the table and then pulled Lu Yong to sit on the edge of the bed.

"Lu Yong, you should eat something too, don't just look at me." Hannah said, handing a small piece of cake to Lu Yong's mouth.

Lu Yong opened his mouth and took a bite of the cake, then said with a smile, "Mm, it's delicious. Hannah, eat more. After you're full, we can have a good rest."

The two of them chatted while eating supper.

Hannah told Lu Yong about the interesting things she saw today in the old Guangwu ancient city. Lu Yong listened carefully and responded from time to time.

After her midnight snack, Hannah cleaned up the table and went to the bathroom for a hot shower.

When she walked out of the bathroom in her loose pajamas, Lu Yong had already made the bed.

"Hannah, you should take a rest first. You are exhausted today." Lu Yong said.

Then Lu Yong went to the bathroom and washed up briefly, then lay down on the bed and turned off the light. (End of this chapter)