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

After breakfast, they took a taxi to their destination.

Along the way, Hannah kept asking Lu Yong questions about the Three Kingdoms City and Water Margin City: "Can the Three Kingdoms City and Water Margin City really restore the scenes in the book? Will there be many actors performing?"

Lu Yong patiently answered: "Of course, these two places are carefully built according to the plots and scenes in Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Water Margin. There are many wonderful performances every day, which can make us feel like we are in the ancient world."

Hannah's eyes sparkled with excitement and she clasped her hands together tightly. "That's great! I can't wait to go."

After a while, they arrived at the gate of Three Kingdoms City.

The tall city gate stands majestically, and the three large characters "Three Kingdoms City" on the gate are vigorous and powerful, as if telling the story of that magnificent history.

Hannah excitedly took Lu Yong's hand and walked quickly into the city.

As soon as they entered, they saw a group of soldiers in ancient costumes riding tall horses passing by them. The sound of horse hooves and the shouts of the soldiers intertwined together, making people feel like they were traveling through time and space.

Hannah jumped up excitedly: "Wow, this feels so real, it's like I've really returned to the Three Kingdoms era!"

Lu Yong smiled and put his arm around her shoulders: "This is just the beginning, there will be more fun later."

They walked along the stone road and arrived at Taoyuan.

Peach blossoms are in full bloom in the garden, and the pink petals fall gently in the breeze, like a romantic flower rain.

The statue of Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei sworn brotherhood stands in the garden, lifelike, as if telling the lofty ambitions of the past.

Hannah stood in front of the statue, observing it carefully, muttering to herself: "The three of them are really loyal. They came together for a common ideal. This spirit is so touching."

Lu Yong explained: "Yes, the Peach Garden Oath symbolizes their deep friendship and common goals. This is also a very touching part of the story of the Three Kingdoms. They became brothers here and have been traveling the world together since then, going through countless hardships and dangers."

Hannah listened attentively, her eyes full of admiration: "They are really amazing. It would be great if we could have such sincere friendship and firm beliefs in modern times."

After coming out of Taoyuan, they came to the King of Wu's palace.

The palace buildings are magnificent and splendid, and the red palace walls look particularly dazzling under the sunlight.

Hannah walked into the palace and looked around curiously, exclaiming: "It's so gorgeous here, it feels like an ancient palace, these buildings and decorations are so exquisite."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Yes, this is built in the style of the palace of the Wu Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period. Sun Quan governed the country here. Look at these carvings and murals, they are full of rich historical and cultural information."

Hannah took a closer look at the murals on the wall. Although she couldn't understand the words on them, the vivid pictures still made her feel the charm of ancient art: "These murals are really beautiful. Although I can't understand the words, I can feel that the paintings tell many stories."

Just then, the sound of gongs and drums was heard.

Lu Yong's eyes lit up: "The performance should have started, let's go and take a look."

They ran in the direction of the sound and came to a spacious square.

The square was already filled with tourists, with a huge stage in the middle.

I saw a group of actors dressed in ancient costumes, holding weapons, performing a fierce battle. The actors' wonderful performances made the audience fascinated.

Hannah's face flushed with excitement. She held Lu Yong's arm tightly and said, "Wow, this performance is so wonderful. It doesn't seem like an act at all. It feels real. These actors are so amazing!"

Lu Yong also watched with great interest. While watching, he explained to Hannah: "This is a very famous battle in the Three Kingdoms. The actors' movements and expressions are very accurate, showing the tension and intensity of ancient wars."

After the performance, they continued to tour the Three Kingdoms City.

We came to the racecourse again and saw many tourists experiencing horse riding.

Hannah's eyes sparkled with desire: "Honey, I want to go riding, too."

Lu Yong looked at her expectant eyes and said with a smile: "Okay, but you have to be careful."

They came to the horse riding area, and with the help of the staff, Hannah carefully rode a white horse.

Even though she had ridden a horse before, she was still a little nervous at first. She held the reins tightly with both hands and sat up straight.

But under the guidance of the staff, she gradually relaxed and began to enjoy the fun of horse riding.

She rode her horse slowly on the racecourse, with a happy smile on her face: "Wow, it feels so good to ride a horse. I feel like a female general in ancient times."

Lu Yong watched her from the side and took out his camera to take many photos of her: "You look really cool when riding a horse, like you have traveled through time from ancient times."

Before I knew it, it was already noon.

They found a snack bar in Sanguo City and tasted the local specialties, including delicious wontons and crispy fried dough sticks.

Hannah ate with gusto and kept praising: "These delicacies are so delicious. Chinese food is so diverse."

After lunch, they took a short rest and then headed to Shuihu City.

Although Water Margin City and Three Kingdoms City have different styles, they are both full of ancient atmosphere.

As soon as you enter Shuihu City, you will see a busy street with various quaint shops on both sides of the street, some selling weapons and armor, some selling calligraphy and paintings, antiques, and some selling various special snacks.

Hannah was like a happy little rabbit, running around the street and looking at every shop curiously.

They came to the Gathering Hall, where the Liangshan heroes discussed important matters.

The Juyi Hall was spacious and bright, with many tables and chairs, and a huge tiger-skin chair in the center.

Hannah stood in front of the chair, imagining the scene of the Liangshan heroes drinking big bowls of wine and eating big chunks of meat here, and couldn't help but sigh: "These Liangshan heroes are really unique. Although they come from different backgrounds, they all come together for justice and brotherhood."

Lu Yong nodded: "Yes, the Water Margin tells the stories of these heroes. Each of them has his own characteristics and abilities, and they all have a strong sense of justice."

After coming out of the Juyi Hall, they came to the performance area.

A performance of "Wu Song Fighting the Tiger" is being performed here.

The actor playing the role of Wu Song was seen wearing ancient costume and holding a whistle stick, engaging in a fierce fight with a "tiger" on the stage.

The "tiger" was baring its fangs and claws, but Wu Song was not afraid at all. His movements were agile and powerful, and every swing of the stick was accompanied by a whistling sound.

Hannah watched intently, clenched her fists tightly, and cheered for Wu Song: "Come on, Wu Song, beat down this tiger!" When Wu Song finally succeeded in killing the "tiger", the audience burst into warm applause and cheers.

Hannah jumped up excitedly: "It's so exciting, Wu Song is really amazing, is this the charm of Chinese Kung Fu?"

Lu Yong smiled and said: "This is a very classic story in Chinese traditional culture. Wu Song's fight with the tiger showed his bravery and wisdom."

Then, they went to experience the archery activities in Shuihu City.

Lu Yong had experience in archery before. He picked up the bow, put the arrow on skillfully, aimed at the bull's eye, and shot the arrow into the bull's eye with one shot.

Hannah was watching from the side and clapped her hands: "Honey, you are so awesome!"

When it was Hannah's turn to shoot the arrow, she was a little nervous and her hands kept shaking.

Lu Yong patiently instructed her: "Don't be nervous, relax your body, aim at the center of the target, and then draw the bow slowly."

Hannah followed Lu Yong's instructions, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down.

She drew the bow, aimed, and released the arrow. Although the arrow did not hit the bull's eye, it was not too far away from it.

She jumped up excitedly: "I shot it. Although I didn't hit the bull's eye, it feels great!"

Lu Yong smiled and touched her head: "You are already very good. You can shoot to this position in your first archery. You will definitely be better if you practice more."

Time passed quickly and before I knew it it was evening.

Lu Yong and Hannah strolled around Shuihu City for a whole day. Although they were a little tired, they were very happy.

They arrived at the exit of Water Margin City. Hannah said reluctantly, "I had so much fun today. The Three Kingdoms City and Water Margin City really made me feel the charm of ancient Chinese culture. These historical stories and characters are so exciting."

Lu Yong put his arm around her shoulders and said, "Yes, we just had a preliminary experience today. We can come back again if we have the chance in the future to learn more about these historical cultures."

The two held hands and slowly walked out of Shuihu City.

"On the way back, Hannah leaned on Lu Yong's shoulder, with a look of reluctance in her eyes.

She whispered, "My dear, today's trip was like a wonderful dream. I felt like I had really walked into the world of Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Outlaws of the Marsh. The stories of those heroes seemed to be playing out right before my eyes."

Lu Yong patted her hand gently and responded tenderly: "Yes, these classic cultures have been passed down for so long because they have a unique charm that allows people to immerse themselves in them and feel the wisdom and courage of the ancients."

Hannah sat up straight and looked at Lu Yong with sparkling eyes: "If we have the opportunity to come to China again in the future, we must visit more historical sites and turn the stories in those books into real memories."

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "No problem, China has a long history and profound cultural heritage, and there are many interesting and beautiful places. Let's explore them slowly in the future."

At this time, the taxi driver turned on the radio, and a melodious Chinese classical music was playing.

The melody was like the gurgling of water or the gentle breeze, making the two people's already relaxed mood even more comfortable.

Hannah closed her eyes, listened quietly, and hummed along.

After returning to the hotel, they simply washed up and lay on the bed to recall the day's experiences.

Hannah looked through the photos that Lu Yong took of her. In each photo, there was her bright smile in front of Taoyuan, her heroic appearance riding on horseback, and her excited cheering expression at the performance.

She pointed at the photo and said to Lu Yong excitedly: "Look at this one. My expression when I was riding a horse was so funny, but I was really happy."

Lu Yong came over and looked at the photo with her, jokingly saying, "You were so nervous that you didn't dare to move, but later you rode very well, like a female general."

The two looked at the photos and shared their feelings about the day.

Hannah said: "After watching the performances of those actors today, I felt that they were really professional. They brought the characters to life, which gave me a deeper understanding of the stories of the Three Kingdoms and Water Margin."

Lu Yong nodded: "China's traditional art performances are very distinctive. The actors have all undergone long-term training. They pass on history and culture in their own way so that more people can feel it."

As she was talking, Hannah suddenly said with emotion: "I feel that today is not just a trip, but more like a cultural baptism. My previous understanding of Chinese history and culture was only from books. Today, I saw it with my own eyes and felt it in person, and I really understand its charm."

Lu Yong held her hand and said, "This is the power of culture. It can transcend time and space and resonate with people from different countries and cultural backgrounds. We can learn more about Chinese culture in the future. Maybe you will like it more."

Hannah nodded vigorously: "I have fallen in love with Chinese culture. In the future, I will learn more Chinese and learn more about Chinese history."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Okay, I'll study with you, and we'll explore the mysteries of Chinese culture together."

Unknowingly, the night was already deep.

Hannah leaned in Lu Yong's arms and whispered, "I had a great time today. Thank you, dear, for giving me such a wonderful trip."

Lu Yong kissed her forehead gently: "As long as you are happy, I will take you to more interesting places in the future and let you experience more Chinese culture."

Under the warm light, Lu Yong and Hannah fell asleep in each other's arms.

Early in the morning of the third day, the sunlight shone through the curtains onto Lu Yong and Hannah's faces.

Lu Yong slowly opened his eyes and looked at Hannah who was still sleeping beside him. He got up carefully, not wanting to wake her up. After a quick wash, he went to a breakfast shop near the hotel to buy some breakfast and brought it back to the room.

When Lu Yong returned to the room, Hannah had just woken up.

She looked at Lu Yong with sleepy eyes, her voice lazily saying, "Good morning, dear. Where are we going to play today?"

Lu Yong put breakfast on the table with a smile: "Good morning, let's go to Dangkou Ancient Town today. I heard it's very beautiful there, and there are many special handicrafts and delicacies there."

When Hannah heard this, she immediately perked up and sat up in bed: "Great, great, I heard that place is very charming."

The two quickly finished their breakfast, packed up, and took a taxi to Dangkou Ancient Town.

Along the way, Hannah began to ask Lu Yong various questions about Dangkou Ancient Town: "Does Dangkou Ancient Town have many ancient buildings? Are there many craftsmen making things there?"

Lu Yong patiently answered them one by one: "Yes, Dangkou Ancient Town has a long history and has preserved many buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. There are also many craftsmen there who can make all kinds of exquisite handicrafts. You will know when you get there."

Soon, they arrived at the entrance of Dangkou Ancient Town. (End of this chapter)