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

An antique archway stands before your eyes, with the four large characters "Dangkou Ancient Town" written on it in vigorous and powerful strokes.

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

As soon as you enter, it feels like you have entered a time tunnel. There are quaint shops on both sides of the street, bluestone roads extend under your feet, and in the distance are houses with white walls and black tiles. Everything is full of traces of time.

They strolled along the street and first came to a craft shop.

The store is filled with a variety of handicrafts, including exquisite embroidery, quaint wood carvings, and colorful Huishan clay figurines.

Hannah's eyes suddenly lit up, and she ran around the store, looking carefully at every craft.

She picked up a Huishan clay figurine. The figurine had a cute shape and bright colors, as if it was telling an interesting story.

Hannah held the clay figurine lovingly in her hands and said to Lu Yong, "Honey, look at this clay figurine. It's so cute. It feels like it has life."

Lu Yong smiled and said: "Huishan clay figurines are Wuxi's special handicrafts with a long history. These clay figurines are carefully made by craftsmen, and each one is unique."

Hannah was reluctant to put down the clay figurine, and looked at other handicrafts. Finally, she decided to buy the Huishan clay figurine as a souvenir.

She carefully put the clay figure into her bag, as if she was also putting a precious memory into it.

After coming out of the handicraft shop, they continued to tour the ancient town.

We came to another shop selling traditional jewelry. The jewelry in the shop was made of silver, jade and other materials. They were exquisitely designed and full of classical charm.

Hannah tried on a silver necklace that was shaped like a blooming lotus, which looked particularly beautiful on her fair neck.

Lu Yong looked at her with admiration in his eyes: "You look so beautiful in this necklace, just like a woman walking out of an ancient painting."

Hannah smiled shyly: "Really? Then I'll buy this necklace. When I see it in the future, I'll be reminded of the good times we had in Dangkou Ancient Town today."

As they walked around, they felt a little hungry.

At this time, a rich fragrance wafted over.

Hannah looked in the direction of the fragrance and saw a shop selling Jin's sesame cakes not far away.

There was a long line in front of the store, everyone was waiting to buy the delicious sesame cakes.

Hannah excitedly pulled Lu Yong's hand and said, "Honey, let's try this Jin's sesame cake. It smells so good."

Lu Yong nodded: "Okay, it does look tempting."

They got to the back of the line and waited patiently.

While waiting in line, Lu Yong told Hannah the history of Jin's sesame cakes: "Jin's sesame cakes are a specialty of Dangkou Ancient Town, and have a history of hundreds of years. Its production process is very unique, using high-quality flour and fillings, and it is baked through multiple processes, so it tastes so good."

Hannah listened with great interest: "It turns out that this sesame seed cake has such a long history. I must try it later."

Finally it was their turn and they bought several sesame cakes of different flavors.

Hannah couldn't wait to take a bite. The crust of the pancake was crispy, and the filling was soft, glutinous and sweet. The various flavors intertwined in her mouth, making her exclaim: "Wow, this pancake is so delicious. The crust is so crispy, and the filling is so fragrant. Chinese food is really great."

Lu Yong smiled and took a bite. "Yes, Jin's sesame cakes are indeed worthy of their reputation. Let's try Wang Xingji's steamed buns later."

After eating the sesame cakes, they continued to tour the ancient town.

There is a small river in the ancient town. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom. Several small boats are slowly passing by on the river.

Hannah looked at the boat with longing in her eyes: "Honey, let's go take a ride on the boat and experience the fun of drifting on the river."

Lu Yong nodded: "Okay, it's a good opportunity to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the ancient town."

They came to the pier, bought tickets, and boarded the boat.

The boatman rowed skillfully and the boat swayed gently on the river.

The houses on both sides of the river are reflected in the river, forming a beautiful picture.

Hannah leaned on Lu Yong's shoulder, looked at the surrounding scenery, and said softly: "It's really beautiful here. It feels like time has slowed down and life has become so comfortable."

Lu Yong hugged her gently: "Yes, Dangkou Ancient Town is like a paradise where people can forget all their worries."

After rowing around the river, the boat returned to the dock.

After they got ashore, they came to a shop selling special pastries.

The shop is filled with various exquisitely shaped and brightly colored cakes, including osmanthus cake, mung bean cake, and Dingsheng cake.

Hannah looked at the cakes and her mouth was watering. "These cakes look so tempting. Let's buy some to try."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Okay, buy whichever you want."

Hannah picked out several pastries of different flavors, and then she and Lu Yong found a place to sit down and taste them.

She took a bite of the osmanthus cake, and the sweet osmanthus flavor spread in her mouth, intoxicating her: "This osmanthus cake is so delicious, the fragrance of osmanthus is so rich, and the taste is also very soft and glutinous."

Lu Yong also tried a piece of mung bean cake: "Mung bean cake is also good, refreshing and delicious, very suitable for summer."

After tasting the pastries, it was already noon.

They remembered the Wang Xingji Xiaolongbao they had heard of before and decided to try this famous delicacy.

They arrived at Wang Xingji Xiaolongbao, which was already full of people and very lively.

They found a seat and sat down, ordering a few baskets of xiaolongbao and a serving of wontons.

After a while, the dumplings and wontons were served.

The dumplings are small and exquisite, with thin skin and large fillings. Through the thin skin, you can see the tender meat filling and soup inside.

Hannah carefully picked up a steamed bun, put it to her mouth and took a bite. The delicious soup instantly flowed out. She quickly took a sip and then closed her eyes in satisfaction: "Wow, the soup of this steamed bun is so delicious, and the meat filling is also very tender. It's delicious."

Lu Yong said with a smile: "Wang Xingji Xiaolongbao is the signature food of Wuxi. Many people come here just to eat it."

After eating the xiaolongbao and wontons, their stomachs were full.

But they didn't want to end their tour in Dangkou Ancient Town so quickly, so they decided to go deeper into the ancient town.

They walked along a narrow alleyway filled with a faint scent of flowers.

It turned out that the alley was lined with various flowers, including roses, wild roses, and some unknown small flowers.

Hannah excitedly walked among the flowers, taking photos non-stop: "It's so beautiful here, like a sea of ​​flowers." After coming out of the flowers, they came to an ancient temple.

The architectural style of the temple is simple and elegant, and the plaque above the gate reads "Dangkou Ancient Temple" in four large characters.

Hannah looked at the temple curiously: "Honey, let's go in and take a look. There may be a lot of interesting things inside."

Lu Yong nodded: "Okay, let's go in and feel the tranquility and solemnity here."

They walked into the temple, where incense was curling and various Buddha statues were enshrined.

Hannah clasped her hands together and prayed devoutly.

Lu Yong watched her quietly from the side, his heart filled with warmth.

After coming out of the temple, they strolled around the ancient town for a while and bought some special souvenirs, including postcards with the scenery of the ancient town printed on them and small ornaments made of bamboo.

Unconsciously, the sky darkened.

Hannah leaned on Lu Yong's shoulder, looked at the surrounding scenery, and said reluctantly: "Dear, I had so much fun in Dangkou Ancient Town today. Everything here makes me miss it so much."

Lu Yong patted her hands gently and said, "Yes, Dangkou Ancient Town is really beautiful. We can come back again if we have the chance."

The two held hands and slowly walked out of Dangkou Ancient Town.

On the way back, Hannah said softly, "Today I bought Huishan clay figurines, ate Jin's sesame cakes and Wang Xingji steamed dumplings, and visited so many unique shops and places. I feel that this day has been particularly fulfilling."

Lu Yong smiled and said: "This is the meaning of travel, which allows us to experience different cultures, taste different foods, and leave beautiful memories."

After returning to the hotel, Hannah couldn't wait to take out and organize all the things she bought today.

She carefully placed the Huishan clay figurines in the most conspicuous place, and arranged the jewelry and souvenirs one by one, and kept saying: "These are all the gains in Dangkou Ancient Town today, and each one represents a beautiful memory."

Lu Yong sat aside, watching Hannah busy and happy, and his heart was filled with sweetness.

He stood up and walked to Hannah, hugging her gently from behind: "Baby, let's sort out all the photos we took today and make them into a separate album. This way, when you look through them later, you can recall every detail more clearly."

Hannah nodded happily. "Okay, that's a great idea! Let's get started now."

So, the two sat in front of the computer and began to select and organize the photos. As they selected, they recalled the scenes in the photos and laughed happily from time to time.

"Look at this picture. I'm in the handicraft store and smiling at the Huishan clay figurine. I'm so cute." Hannah pointed to a photo and said to Lu Yong with a smile.

Lu Yong leaned over, looked at Hannah in the photo, and said lovingly, "Yes, you were like a little girl who had found a treasure, your eyes were shining."

"And this one. We were on a small boat and you were leaning against the side of the boat looking at the scenery. I secretly took a picture of your profile. It was so beautiful." Lu Yong took out another photo.

Hannah smiled shyly: "Oh, you took such a beautiful picture. But the scenery on the river was really beautiful at that time. I felt that I was immersed in the tranquility."

As I sorted the photos one by one, time passed by unknowingly.

By the time they finally organized the photos and made a beautiful album, it was completely dark.

Hannah leaned in Lu Yong's arms, flipped through the photo album, and said happily: "Dear, today is really a perfect day. I feel that I am one step closer to Chinese culture and understand China, this beautiful country, better."

Lu Yong kissed her hair gently: "Chinese culture is broad and profound, and every place has its own unique charm. In the future, we will have more opportunities to experience different cultures and different lives."

Hannah looked up at Lu Yong and said seriously: "I have fallen in love with China. Everything here fascinates me. From the ancient history to the delicious food, from the warm people to the beautiful scenery, every place makes me feel the warmth of home."

Lu Yong was touched and hugged her tightly: "I know, baby. But it's time to go to bed now. We've been tired all day. Let's go to bed quickly. We can continue to play and check in tomorrow when we wake up naturally."

Hannah looked at Lu Yong tenderly: "Okay, good night."

Yesterday, Lu Yong and Hannah spent the whole day shopping. They walked and played along the way, tried all kinds of special snacks, and checked in at several popular online stores.

At night, when they returned to the hotel, they were both exhausted. They decided to sleep in until they woke up naturally and get enough rest before going to the next attraction.

But who knew that the hotel would become lively early in the morning.

It turned out that a couple was holding a wedding in the hotel. The festive music, people's laughter, and the occasional sound of firecrackers woke Lu Yong and Hannah from their sweet dreams.

Hannah opened her eyes drowsily, rubbed her head, and said to Lu Yong helplessly, "Honey, this is too noisy. We still want to sleep in."

Lu Yong also sat up a little irritably, looked out the window, and said, "Yeah, I didn't expect there would be a wedding in the hotel. The noise is too loud, and I can't sleep at all."

The two of them lay in bed, listening to the noise outside, tossing and turning but unable to fall asleep.

Hannah suddenly sat up, looked at Lu Yong and said, "Why don't we just not sleep anymore? We can't sleep anyway. Why don't we get up early and go to Xuelangshan Ecological Park? I heard the scenery there is beautiful and there are many fun projects."

Lu Yong thought about it and thought it was a good idea, so he nodded and said, "Okay, then let's set off early, maybe we can avoid the crowds and enjoy the beautiful scenery there."

They got up quickly, washed, packed up, and set off for Xuelang Mountain Ecological Park.

Along the way, Hannah asked Lu Yong about Xuelangshan Ecological Park: "Dear, is there a beautiful sea of ​​flowers in Xuelangshan Ecological Park? Are there any exciting recreational projects?"

Lu Yong smiled and patiently answered: "Xuelangshan Ecological Park is so beautiful. In spring, there are large tracts of lavender flowers, just like a fairy tale world. Although it is not the lavender season now, there are other flowers blooming, and there are also fun activities such as go-karts and rafting. You are guaranteed to have fun."

Hannah's eyes widened as she heard this, and she was looking forward to this trip even more.

When they arrived at the Xuelang Mountain Ecological Park, they first bought tickets at the gate and then walked in impatiently.

As soon as you enter the ecological park, a fresh air hits you in the face, making you feel refreshed.

There are lush trees on both sides of the road, and occasionally some unknown small flowers can be seen blooming in the grass, as if welcoming their arrival.

Hannah happily took Lu Yong's hand and skipped around, saying, "Honey, it's so beautiful here. The air feels so fresh. Let's go for a walk."

They walked along a path and soon came to a flower bed.

Colorful flowers are blooming in the flower beds, red, yellow, and purple, like a gorgeous painting.

Hannah was immediately attracted by the flowers. She fluttered among the flowers like a happy little butterfly, smelling this flower, touching that flower, and kept asking Lu Yong to take pictures of her.

Lu Yong followed her with a smile, constantly pressing the shutter to record every beautiful moment of her.

"Honey, look at this flower, it's so beautiful, just like a shy little girl." Hannah pointed to a pink flower and said to Lu Yong excitedly.

Lu Yong walked up to it, looked at the flower carefully, and then said with a smile: "Yes, this flower is indeed beautiful, but in my eyes, you are more beautiful than this flower."

After hearing this, Hannah blushed and smiled shyly: "You just know how to make me happy."

Lu Yong gently put his arm around her shoulders and said, "I'm speaking from the heart. You will always be the most beautiful in my heart." (End of this chapter)