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

Early in the morning, the first ray of sunlight playfully sneaked into the room of Wuxi Hotel, and the alarm clock rang "ding-ling-ling", like a small trumpet urging the start of a new day.

Lu Yong turned over in a daze, reached out to fumble to turn off the alarm, then opened his sleepy eyes and looked at Hannah beside him.

Hannah also woke up slowly to the sound of the alarm. She blinked her long eyelashes and raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a lazy and charming smile.

"Good morning, baby." Lu Yong leaned over and kissed Hannah.

Hannah stretched and said in a soft voice, as if she had just woken up: "Good morning. We are leaving for Heihe today. I am looking forward to it."

The two quickly got up from the warm bed, washed up simply, and went to the hotel restaurant for breakfast.

The restaurant was filled with the aroma of bread and coffee. Lu Yong ordered a bacon and egg sandwich and a cup of black coffee, while Hannah chose hot milk and a fruit salad.

While eating breakfast, they discussed their plans after arriving in Heihe.

"I heard that the night view of Heihe is particularly beautiful. We must go to the riverside at night." Hannah took a bite of fruit and said with sparkling eyes.

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "No problem, I will accompany you to appreciate it then."

After breakfast, they returned to the room, packed their luggage, dragged two large suitcases, picked up a bunch of snacks they had bought in advance, and set off for the station in a hurry.

Along the way, Lu Yong held Hannah's hand tightly and helped her carry the heavy bags of snacks from time to time.

"Do you think it will be boring for us to be in the car all day?" Hannah asked with some concern, tilting her head.

Lu Yong patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, I'm here, I promise you won't be bored. I've prepared a lot of small games, and these snacks we bought are enough for us to pass the time."

When they arrived at the station, they checked their tickets smoothly, got on the train and found their seats.

This is a long-distance bus and the seats are quite spacious and comfortable.

Lu Yong placed the snacks one by one on the small table and sorted and organized them carefully like a little warehouse manager.

"Look, these are potato chips, these are chocolates, and these are jellies. Everything you like to eat is here." Lu Yong showed them proudly to Hannah.

Hannah looked at the table full of snacks and smiled until her eyes narrowed into crescents: "We are so well prepared, it feels like we are going on a spring outing."

The car started slowly, left the Wuxi station and headed towards Heihe.

At first, the two were chatting enthusiastically, reminiscing about the fun things they had experienced traveling together before.

Lu Yong vividly described their last experience of going to the beach to watch the sunrise. Hannah giggled as she listened and occasionally interjected a few words about her own feelings.

However, it wasn't long before the novelty wore off and the carriage started to get a little quiet.

Hannah leaned back in her seat, looking bored at the scenery passing by outside the window. Lu Yong also became a little restless, so he reached out and scratched his head.

"How about we play a game?" Lu Yong suddenly suggested.

Hannah's eyes lit up: "Okay, okay, what game do you want to play?"

Lu Yong thought for a moment and said, "How about we play a game of guessing riddles? I'll give you one first and you guess it."

"Okay, come on." Hannah sat up straight, looking eager to try.

Lu Yong cleared his throat and said, "What gets dirtier the more you wash it? If you don't wash it, people will eat it, but if you wash it, no one will eat it?"

Hannah frowned and thought hard.

She bit her lips and touched her chin, and her serious look was so cute.

After a long while, she still shook her head in confusion: "I can't guess, please tell me the answer."

Lu Yong smiled proudly: "The answer is water. Think about it, the more water is used to wash things, the dirtier they become. When we don't wash things, we drink water, but who would drink water that has been used to wash things?"

Hannah suddenly realized and patted Lu Yong on the shoulder: "Oh, why didn't I think of that? It doesn't count, so come up with a new one."

The two of them played the riddle guessing game, and their cheerful laughter and arguments could be heard from the carriage from time to time.

Time passed little by little as they laughed and played, and before they knew it, it was noon.

Lu Yong dug out two boxes of instant noodles from the snack pile, and went to get some hot water. After making the noodles, he came to Hannah and said, "Baby, it's time to eat. Try these instant noodles."

Hannah took the instant noodles, smelled the rich aroma, and couldn't help swallowing: "Wow, it smells so good, it feels so delicious to eat instant noodles in the car."

The two continued chatting while eating instant noodles.

Suddenly, the car braked suddenly and the instant noodles in Hannah's hand almost spilled.

Lu Yong reached out to hold her bowl and asked with concern: "Are you okay, baby? Are you burned?"

Hannah shook her head. "It's okay, it's okay. I was just startled. Why did the car brake so suddenly?"

At this time, the driver's voice came from the front: "There seems to be a traffic jam ahead, everyone please wait patiently."

Lu Yong and Hannah looked at each other, both feeling helpless.

The originally planned itinerary became a little uncertain because of the sudden traffic jam.

Hannah frowned and said worriedly, "Will it delay our arrival at Heihe?"

Lu Yong comforted her, "Don't worry, it shouldn't be a big problem. Let's just take a break in the car for a while, and have some snacks."

As he spoke, Lu Yong picked up another bag of potato chips and handed it to Hannah.

Hannah took the potato chips, put them in her mouth, and chewed them with a crunching sound, trying to relieve her inner anxiety with delicious food.

However, the traffic jam seemed to be more serious than they had imagined.

The car didn't move for a long time, and the passengers in the car began to become a little irritated, whispering to each other.

Lu Yong and Hannah were also getting a little restless. They looked out the window and at their watches from time to time, hoping that the traffic jam would end soon.

"How long will this traffic jam last? I'm getting anxious." Hannah pouted and complained.

Lu Yong put his arm around her shoulders and whispered, "Don't worry, honey. Let's just think of this as a special journey. Maybe when we get to Heihe, we'll see even more beautiful scenery."

Just when they were getting a little anxious, the car finally started to move slowly.

The passengers cheered as if they had just won a great battle.

Lu Yong and Hannah also breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at each other.

The car continued driving on the road and the sky gradually darkened.

The lights in the carriage lit up, giving people a warm and romantic feeling.

Lu Yong and Hannah leaned back in their seats, feeling a little tired but reluctant to fall asleep.

They snuggled up to each other and looked at the night view outside the window.

"Look, there are so many stars outside. It's rare to see so many stars in the city." Hannah said excitedly, pointing out the window.

Lu Yong looked in the direction of her finger, and sure enough, the night sky was dotted with stars, like sparkling gems inlaid in the black sky.

Just as they were immersed in this romantic atmosphere, the car suddenly stopped again.

Lu Yong and Hannah looked up in confusion, only to see a few passengers arguing with the driver in front of them.

"What's going on?" Hannah asked curiously.

Lu Yong stood up and wanted to go over to see what was going on.

He squeezed through the crowd and heard a passenger shout, "Driver, you drive too slowly and you stopped for so long. What time will it be when we get to Heihe? Will this delay our business?"

The driver explained helplessly, "I don't want this to happen. There's a traffic jam ahead, and there are some unexpected situations on the road. I can't do anything about it. Please be patient, I will take you to your destination as soon as possible."

After listening to this, Lu Yong felt that what the driver said made sense. He returned to his seat and told Hannah about the situation.

Hannah frowned and said, "How can these people be so unreasonable? Traffic jams are not something the drivers can control."

Lu Yong nodded: "Yeah, let's ignore them and hold on for a while. We should be there soon." However, the arguments became louder and louder, and the atmosphere in the car became a little tense.

Several passengers even started clamoring for a refund, and the driver got a little anxious. He said loudly: "Everyone calm down, it's not realistic to refund the tickets now. Let's think about how to solve the problem."

Lu Yong looked at the chaotic scene and felt that this could not go on any longer.

He stood up and said loudly, "Everyone, let's calm down. Traffic jams are indeed very annoying, but it's not the driver's fault. We are all traveling together, so we should understand each other. Besides, it's not realistic to refund the tickets now. Let's think of a way together to see if we can get to Heihe faster."

After hearing Lu Yong's words, the noise in the car gradually died down.

A few passengers nodded and said, "What you said makes sense. Let's stop arguing and think of a solution together."

Lu Yong continued, "Why don't we talk to the driver and see if there's a shortcut we can take, or speed up a little bit?"

So, several passenger representatives and the driver started to discuss the matter together.

After some discussion, the driver decided to change the route and take a slightly closer but less favorable road.

"This road may be a bit bumpy, but it can save a lot of time. Do you agree?" asked the driver.

The passengers looked at each other and finally nodded.

The car started again and drove onto the shortcut.

Sure enough, the road was bumpy and the car was shaking violently.

Lu Yong hugged Hannah tightly, fearing that she would be shaken.

"Baby, are you okay?" Lu Yong asked with concern.

Hannah shook her head. "I'm fine. It was just a little bumpy, but it's worth it to get to Heihe faster."

Several hours passed in the bumpy ride.

Finally, in the early morning, the car slowly drove into the Heihe station.

Lu Yong and Hannah stood up excitedly, packed their luggage and got off the car.

"Wow, we're finally in Heihe!" Hannah stretched and said excitedly.

Seeing her happy expression, Lu Yong also smiled: "Yes, although there were some twists and turns along the way, we still arrived safely. Next, we can enjoy our time in Heihe."

They dragged their luggage and walked out of the station.

In the early morning of Heihe, the night is as dark as ink, and the stars are dotted in the sky like inlaid diamonds.

Lu Yong and Hannah dragged their heavy suitcases and hurried towards the homestay they had booked in advance.

Along the way, the cold wind was blowing, and Hannah couldn't help shivering. Seeing this, Lu Yong immediately pulled her to his side and wrapped her with his coat.

"Baby, are you cold? Hold on a little longer, we'll be at the B&B soon." Lu Yong said with concern.

Hannah leaned into his arms and whispered, "It's a little cold, but it's okay, just hold on a little longer."

After finally arriving at the B&B, the owner came out to greet them warmly and helped them carry their luggage into the room.

The room is decorated warmly and comfortably, with warm yellow lights sprinkled in every corner, making people feel warm in their hearts as soon as they enter.

"Wow, this room is so great. I feel like all the fatigue of the day has disappeared." Hannah jumped onto the bed excitedly like a little kid.

Lu Yong walked over to her with a smile and pinched her face: "Stop jumping around, let's go to bed quickly, we've been through so much trouble along the way."

Lu Yong and Hannah quickly took a hot bath, then lay down on the soft big bed hugging each other. They fell asleep as soon as they touched the pillow, without even having time to dream.

When Lu Yong and Hannah woke up again, it was almost afternoon.

Hannah opened her eyes first. She looked at Lu Yong who was still sleeping beside her. His peaceful sleeping face made her smile softly.

She reached out and gently touched Lu Yong's hair. Lu Yong was awakened by this subtle movement. He opened his eyes drowsily and saw Hannah looking at him with a smile.

"Good morning, baby. When did you wake up?" Lu Yong's voice was lazy as if he had just woken up.

Hannah sat up and stretched. "It's getting late. It's almost afternoon. We slept for a long time."

Lu Yong also sat up and rubbed his eyes: "Yes, but I slept so comfortably, and I feel full of energy now."

After getting up and washing up, they packed up briefly and decided to go out for a walk nearby.

Only after leaving the B&B did they discover that the streets of Heihe had a unique charm.

Most of the shops on both sides of the street are buildings with local characteristics, with quaint wooden doors and windows, bearing traces of time.

The trees on the roadside are lush and green, and occasionally a few leaves fall down like dancing butterflies.

"Baby, look, there's a small market over there. Let's go over and take a look." Hannah said, pointing to a busy place not far away.

Lu Yong took her hand and said, "Okay, let's see if there's anything fun."

They walked hand in hand into the market, where there were stalls selling various handicrafts, small shops selling local snacks, and stalls selling fresh fruits.

Hannah was like a curious kitten, running around in front of the stalls.

"Wow, this hand-woven pendant is so cute. Let's buy one." Hannah picked up a small pendant and said lovingly.

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "Okay, buy it if you like it." Then he paid the money and handed the small pendant to Hannah.

Hannah happily hung the small pendant on her bag, and then ran to a stall selling sugar paintings.

The stall owner is an old man who skillfully draws various patterns on the stone slab with syrup.

"Grandpa, can you draw a heart-shaped sugar painting for me?" Hannah asked expectantly.

The old man smiled and nodded: "No problem, little girl."

After a while, a beautiful heart-shaped sugar painting was ready.

Hannah took the sugar painting, took a bite, and the sweet taste spread in her mouth. She squinted her eyes in satisfaction.

"It's delicious, you should try it too." Hannah handed the sugar painting to Lu Yong's mouth.

Lu Yong took a bite and said with a smile, "It's really delicious. This market is really interesting."

Just when they were having a great time strolling around, they suddenly heard a quarrel coming from the front.

Lu Yong and Hannah walked over curiously and saw a fruit stall owner arguing with a customer.

"The fruit you sell is not fresh at all, yet you sell it at such a high price. This is a rip-off!" the customer said angrily.

The stall owner was not to be outdone: "My fruits were just brought in this morning, how can they not be fresh? Don't be unreasonable here."

More and more people gathered around, talking about it.

Lu Yong looked at the chaotic scene and felt that he couldn't just stand there and do nothing.

He walked forward and said with a smile: "You two, calm down first, let's talk it over."

The customer calmed down a little when he saw someone come out to mediate: "I just think the fruit is not fresh and the price is high, I want him to refund some of the money."

The stall owner frowned and said, "There is really nothing wrong with my fruit, and the price is reasonable. Why should I refund you?"

Lu Yong looked carefully at the fruits on the stall and found that some of them did not look very fresh.

He thought for a moment and said, "How about this, stall owner? Can you give this customer some fresh fruit and give him a slightly better price? It's not easy for everyone to do business, and harmony brings wealth."

The stall owner listened and felt that what Lu Yong said made sense. He nodded and said, "Okay, for the sake of this little brother, I will give you some fresh fruits and give you a lower price."

When the customer saw the stall owner agreed, he smiled and said, "Thank you, little brother."

After resolving this minor incident, they continued to stroll around the market. (End of this chapter)