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

In the early morning, the first ray of sunlight shined through the thin curtains and playfully fell on Lu Yong's face.

He turned over in a daze, and his brows, which had been furrowed due to gastrointestinal discomfort, suddenly relaxed.

He subconsciously touched his stomach, and the dull pain disappeared, replaced by a long-lost sense of relief.

"Hannah! Hannah!" Lu Yong jumped up from the bed excitedly, his voice full of uncontrollable excitement.

Hannah was sleeping soundly, but was startled by Lu Yong's shout. She sat up suddenly, her hair messy and stuck to her face. She looked at Lu Yong blankly: "What's wrong? What happened?"

Lu Yong was like a child who got his favorite toy, his eyes sparkling, and he grabbed Hannah's hand and said, "My stomach is fine! It's completely fine! We can go to Huishan Ancient Town to play and check in today!"

Hannah was a little unresponsive at first, but after a few seconds, her eyes lit up instantly and a bright smile spread across her face: "Really? That's great! I've been looking forward to going!"

The two quickly got up, washed, and after a simple packing, they left the hotel hand in hand.

Along the way, Lu Yong was so excited that he was like a chatterbox, and he kept telling Hannah about his expectations for Huishan Ancient Town: "I heard there are many quaint buildings there, and all kinds of special snacks. I'm drooling just thinking about it."

Hannah smiled and nodded, her eyes full of longing.

When we arrived at Huishan Ancient Town, as soon as we stepped into the quaint street gate, it felt like we had traveled back to the old times.

The bluestone road extends under your feet, with Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings scattered on both sides, with white walls, black tiles, flying eaves and brackets, each of which reveals the traces of time.

"Wow, it's so beautiful here!" Hannah couldn't help but exclaim, and she skipped forward holding Lu Yong's hand.

Lu Yong responded with a smile: "Yes, it feels like any shot is a blockbuster."

As he spoke, he took out his cell phone and took a photo of Hannah. Hannah in the photo had a bright smile, and the ancient town background behind her looked like an ink painting.

They strolled along the street, which was lined with various specialty shops.

There were stalls selling traditional handicrafts. Hannah couldn't let go of the exquisite wood carvings and embroideries. There were also stalls selling antiques. Lu Yong curiously approached and picked up a small porcelain bottle to examine it carefully. Although he didn't know much about it, his serious look made Hannah laugh.

"Look at this, it's so funny!" Hannah stopped in front of a stall selling gadgets and picked up a small moving puppet. As she manipulated the puppet, it made all kinds of funny movements, and the two of them laughed so hard that they fell over.

As I walked, an enticing fragrance wafted over.

Lu Yong's nose twitched, and his eyes suddenly lit up: "It smells like puff pastry! Let's go and try it."

They followed the smell and found a snack bar. There were quite a few people in the store, but there was still room for them.

Lu Yong pulled Hannah to sit down and couldn't wait to order some pastries and two bowls of tofu pudding.

After a while, the pastry and tofu pudding were served.

The pastry is golden and crispy. When you take a bite, it makes a "crunch" sound, and the filling is sweet and delicious. The tofu pudding is as white as jade and melts in your mouth. Paired with the delicious soup, it is a very memorable experience.

"Wow, it's delicious!" Hannah gave a thumbs up while eating.

Lu Yong smiled and pushed the tofu pudding in his bowl toward Hannah: "Eat more. We still have a lot of places to visit later."

After eating and drinking, they continued on their journey.

An ancient bridge appeared in front of us, with water flowing under the bridge and several small boats swaying gently on the water.

There are people coming and going on the bridge, and many tourists are taking photos.

"Let's go to the bridge and take a photo." Lu Yong suggested.

Hannah readily agreed, and the two walked onto the bridge. Lu Yong stood behind Hannah, his hands gently placed on her shoulders. Hannah tilted her head slightly, a happy smile on her face.

With a "click", the beautiful moment was frozen.

Just as they were about to get off the bridge, they suddenly heard a quarrel.

It turned out that a tourist accidentally bumped into a souvenir vendor, and the vendor's things were scattered all over the floor. However, the tourist thought the vendor was deliberately trying to extort money from him, and the two of them started arguing fiercely.

People gradually gathered around, pointing and talking.

Lu Yong and Hannah looked at each other, and Lu Yong said, "Let's go see if we can help."

They squeezed into the crowd, and Lu Yong first comforted the vendor: "Brother, don't worry, let's see if anything is broken."

Then he said to the tourist: "My friend, whether it was accidental or not, let's pick up the things first and see what the damage is."

With Lu Yong's persuasion, the two gradually calmed down.

Lu Yong helped the vendor pick up the things on the ground. After careful inspection, he found that only a few small ornaments were slightly damaged.

Lu Yong mediated again and got the tourists to pay appropriate compensation, and the matter was resolved satisfactorily.

The vendor looked at Lu Yong gratefully and said, "Thank you, young man. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to do business today."

The tourist was also a little embarrassed: "I was too impulsive, I'm sorry."

Lu Yong smiled and waved his hands: "It's okay, it's okay, everyone is out here to have fun, just be happy."

After this little episode, their mood was not affected at all, but became even happier.

Then they came to an ancient ancestral hall.

The ancestral hall is solemn and dignified, with many tablets and portraits of ancestors placed on display.

Hannah looked at the portraits curiously and asked Lu Yong softly, "Who are these people?"

Lu Yong patiently explained to her: "These are all prestigious people in this family. They have made many contributions to the family, so they are enshrined here."

Hannah listened attentively, her eyes sparkling with a desire for knowledge.

Lu Yong looked at her serious expression and felt warm in his heart. He couldn't help but gently hold her hand.

When we came out of the ancestral hall, it was already noon.

They found a restaurant that looked very unique in the ancient town and prepared to have lunch.

The restaurant is decorated in an antique style, with some calligraphy works and old photos hanging on the walls, and the waiters are all wearing traditional costumes.

They ordered several local specialties, including Wuxi spare ribs, Taihu three whites, etc.

After a while, all the dishes were served.

Wuxi spare ribs are bright red in color, sweet but not greasy, and the meat is tender and juicy when you take a bite; the three white fish from Taihu Lake are extremely delicious, including white fish, white shrimp, and silver fish, each with its own unique taste.

"This Wuxi spareribs is so delicious, more authentic than what I've had elsewhere." Hannah exclaimed as she ate.

Lu Yong smiled and gave her a piece of pork ribs: "Then eat more, we'll try something else later."

After lunch, they continued to stroll around the ancient town. A stage appeared in front of them, where a traditional Xi opera was being performed.

The actors were dressed in gorgeous costumes and sang melodious tunes. Although Hannah could hardly understand the lyrics, she was still fascinated by the beautiful melody and the actors' wonderful performances.

Looking at Hannah's focused look, Lu Yong had an idea and quietly took out his cell phone to record Hannah watching the show.

After the song was over, Hannah came back to her senses and smiled a little embarrassedly: "It's so beautiful, I'm fascinated by it."

Lu Yong handed her the phone and said, "Look, I recorded it. We can watch it again later if we want."

Hannah happily took the phone, looked at herself in the video, and smiled so hard that her eyes narrowed into crescents.

After coming out of the stage, they came to a place selling traditional cakes.

This place has a variety of pastries, including plum blossom cakes, crabapple cakes, green rice balls and so on.

Hannah's eyes widened as she looked at the pastries.

"Let's buy some and try them." Lu Yong suggested.

Hannah nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay, a little bit of everything."

They bought some cakes and ate them as they walked.

The plum blossom cake is sweet and soft, sprinkled with a layer of red dates and raisins; the crabapple cake has a crispy outer skin and soft filling inside, with a faint aroma of red bean paste; the green rice cake is emerald green, and when you take a bite, you can find sweet red bean paste filling inside, with the fragrance of mugwort.

"These pastries are so delicious, I feel like I'm going to get fat," Hannah joked while eating.

Lu Yong smiled and pinched her face: "It doesn't matter if you're a little fat. I like you no matter what you look like."

Hannah blushed and hit him lightly: "You are the only one who can say it."

Unconsciously, the sun gradually set. Lu Yong and Hannah walked hand in hand on the streets of the ancient town, enjoying this peaceful and beautiful moment.

Just as they were about to leave the ancient town, they suddenly heard the melodious sound of a zither.

They walked in the direction of the sound and found a small courtyard where an old man was playing the guzheng.

The old man was wearing a white Tang suit and his hair was gray, but he looked energetic.

He played with great concentration, his fingers dancing nimbly on the strings. The beautiful melody seemed to have a kind of magic that intoxicated people.

Lu Yong and Hannah stood quietly by, listening to the melodious sound of the zither, as if all their worries were thrown away.

Hannah closed her eyes slightly and swayed her body gently to the melody, while Lu Yong looked at her tenderly, his eyes full of love.

When the song ended, the old man slowly opened his eyes and saw Lu Yong and Hannah standing beside him.

He smiled and waved to them: "Young man, come in and have a seat."

Lu Yong and Hannah looked at each other, then walked into the courtyard shyly.

The courtyard is decorated very elegantly, with several stone tables and stone benches placed around it, and various flowers and plants planted around it. At this moment, under the reflection of the setting sun, it looks particularly peaceful and beautiful.

"Thank you, old man." Lu Yong said politely.

The old man waved his hand and said, "You're welcome. I'm also very happy to see that you like my piano so much. This ancient town has many tourists coming and going every day, but not many of them can stop and listen to me playing the piano carefully."

Hannah asked curiously, "Old man, you play the guzheng really well. Did you learn to play the guzheng?"

The old man smiled and nodded: "Yes, I have liked the guzheng since I was a child, and I have been playing it for decades. Now that I am old, I have nothing else to do, so I play the instrument here every day, which is also a kind of entertainment."

Lu Yong said admiringly: "You are at a very high level. You regard your hobbies as a part of your life."

The old man laughed: "What realm is there? I just want to have fun. You young people should also have your own hobbies, so that life will be more interesting."

The three of them started chatting one after another, from the guzheng to the history of the ancient town, and to every detail of life.

The old man shared many interesting stories about his life in the ancient town, and Lu Yong and Hannah listened with great interest, bursting into laughter from time to time.

Before they knew it, the lights in the courtyard came on, and the warm yellow light sprinkled on them, giving people a warm and comfortable feeling.

Hannah looked at her watch and said reluctantly, "Old man, it's getting late. We should go back."

The old man stood up and patted Lu Yong on the shoulder: "Okay, if you have the chance to come to the ancient town again in the future, you are also welcome to come here to listen to my music again."

Lu Yong and Hannah thanked the old man again, then walked out of the courtyard hand in hand.

Along the way, Lu Yong and Hannah were still talking about what happened today.

"I'm so lucky today. Not only did I have a lot of fun in the ancient town, but I also met such an interesting old man." Hannah said with emotion.

Lu Yong held her hand tightly: "Yes, this is the charm of life. There are always some unexpected surprises waiting for us."

They slowly walked out of the ancient town, and the gate of the ancient town gradually closed behind them.

After returning to the hotel, Lu Yong and Hannah washed up and lay side by side on the bed.

Lu Yong turned sideways, looked at Hannah and said, "We had so much fun today. Every moment with you was wonderful."

Hannah also turned around, looked into Lu Yong's eyes, and said gently: "Me too, every scene in the ancient town today, every delicacy, and every person I met, made me feel very happy. Especially you, you were so handsome when you handled things today, and so warm when you comforted me."

Lu Yong gently scratched her nose: "Silly girl, in my heart, you are the most important."

Hannah leaned in his arms and nodded gently: "Well, you are the most important in my heart."

As they chatted, Lu Yong hugged Hannah and soon fell asleep.

The next morning, as soon as the sun came out, Lu Yong sat up gently from the bed, fearing that he would disturb Hannah who was still sleeping soundly beside him.

He tiptoed to the window, opened the curtains, and let the soft morning light pour into the room.

Hannah seemed to feel the caress of the sun, and she slowly opened her eyes and saw Lu Yong standing in front of the window with a gentle smile on her face: "Good morning, dear, we are going to the Three Kingdoms City and Water Margin City today, I am so excited!"

Lu Yong turned around, walked to the bedside, and gently kissed her forehead: "Good morning, I'm also looking forward to it. Get up and pack up, we'll leave early."

The two quickly washed up, changed into light and comfortable clothes, took their cameras and water bottles, and went out to a breakfast shop near the hotel.

The breakfast shop was filled with the aroma of various delicacies. Lu Yong ordered Hannah's favorite pan-fried dumplings and soy milk, and asked for a portion of xiaolongbao and tofu pudding for himself.

Hannah took a bite of the pan-fried bun, and the soup overflowed in her mouth. She squinted her eyes in satisfaction: "Wow, this pan-fried bun is so delicious. Chinese food is really as famous as it is said to be."

Lu Yong looked at her cute appearance and said with a smile: "When we get to Three Kingdoms City and Water Margin City, there will be more delicious food waiting for you." (End of this chapter)