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

Hannah pulled Lu Yong to the pavilion, found a spot to sit down, and quietly listened to the singing.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up, and she pointed to a spot not far away and said, "Look over there, people are releasing river lanterns, how romantic!"

A group of people were gathered around the lake, lighting river lanterns and gently placing them on the lake surface.

The river lanterns drifted slowly on the lake, shimmering with a faint light, like moving stars.

Seeing Hannah's envious look, Lu Yong smiled and said, "Why don't we go set one off too?"

Hannah's eyes lit up: "Really? Let's go quickly!"

They went to the place where river lanterns were released and bought one.

Lu Yong and Hannah unfurled the river lantern together and wrote their wishes on it.

"Honey, what are you writing?" Hannah asked curiously.

Lu Yong said with a smile, "Of course I hope you are happy every day, and that we are becoming happier and happier."

Hannah looked at Lu Yong happily: "My wish is for us to be happier and happier."

The two lit the river lantern together and watched it slowly being placed into the lake.

The river lanterns drifted further and further away, carrying their wishes, and merged into the shimmering lake.

"Baby, we'll definitely have all our wishes fulfilled," Hannah whispered, leaning against Lu Yong's chest.

Lu Yong hugged her tightly: "It will definitely happen, baby."

They sat by the lake for a while longer before slowly walking out of the scenic area.

Back at the guesthouse, lying in bed, Hannah said, "Honey, today was truly unforgettable. The scenery and experiences at Wudalianchi were amazing. I feel like this trip was totally worth it."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Yes, I also feel very fulfilled. Tomorrow we can go to the next place to check in, I can't wait to think about it."

Hannah nodded: "Yes, I've already decided. Tomorrow we're going to the Xunke Dapingtai Rime Ice Scenic Area."

Lu Yong joked, "My baby is so amazing, he has already planned where to go for tomorrow's photo op."

Hannah said with a hint of disdain, "You talk too much. Go to sleep now. Goodnight."

.........

Early in the morning, the sunlight gently shone on the windowsill of the guesthouse.

Lu Yong and Hannah got up early, tidied themselves up quickly, and set off for the Xunke Dapingtai Rime Scenic Area with great anticipation.

The guesthouse owner warmly prepared a hot breakfast for them and thoughtfully reminded them of the weather conditions and precautions for visiting the Xunke Datangtai Rime Scenic Area.

"You're going to Xunke Grand Platform? The rime ice there is absolutely amazing. But it's cold, so wear plenty of clothes so you don't catch a cold," the owner said, handing them the packed breakfast.

Lu Yong smiled as he accepted the breakfast, saying gratefully, "Thank you, boss. We'll be careful. We're really looking forward to seeing those beautiful rime ice flowers."

Hannah chimed in, "Yes, I've heard that the rime ice at Xunke Grand Platform is like a fairytale world. Today I can finally see it for myself!"

After finishing their breakfast, the two boarded a bus to the Xunke Datangtai Rime Scenic Area.

Along the way, the scenery outside the window kept changing, gradually transitioning from bustling cities to tranquil countryside, and finally to a world of silver-clad ice and snow.

Hannah looked out the window excitedly, taking pictures nonstop, and saying, "Honey, look at this snow scene, it's so beautiful, it feels like we've stepped into a painting."

Looking at her adorable appearance, Lu Yong smiled and said, "Yes, the rime ice will definitely be even more beautiful when we get to the Xunke Grand Platform. You'll have to take plenty of pictures then."

After several hours of driving, they finally arrived at the Xunke Datangtai Rime Scenic Area.

As soon as they got off the car, a blast of crisp, cool air hit them, and the sight before them left them in awe.

The entire scenic area was covered with a layer of pure white frost, and the trees and branches seemed to have been magically transformed into crystal-clear ice sculptures.

Sunlight shines on it, refracting into a dazzling array of colors, making it seem like a dreamlike ice and snow kingdom.

"Wow, baby, this is so beautiful! It's even more beautiful than I imagined!" Hannah excitedly grabbed Lu Yong's hand, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Lu Yong was also stunned by the beautiful scenery before him. He held Hannah's hand tightly and said, "Yes, it's really magnificent. Let's go in and enjoy it properly."

The two walked hand in hand into the scenic area.

Along the way, they saw many tourists playing and having fun in the snow.

Hannah was like a cheerful little bird, running from one tree to another to pose for photos, then to another to touch the frost flowers, all the while exclaiming in amazement.

“Honey, look at this frost. It feels cool to the touch, but it’s so smooth, like jade,” Hannah said, touching the frost.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Yes, nature's artistry is truly amazing, creating such beautiful scenery."

As they walked, they came to a wide-open square.

In the square, a group of tourists were gathered together, playing a charades game.

Laughter filled the air, and the atmosphere was lively. Hannah's eyes lit up when she saw this scene, and she pulled Lu Yong, saying, "Honey, let's go take a look too, it looks so interesting!"

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "Okay, let's go take a look."

As they approached, they heard a tour guide loudly say, "Let's find two more people to join us, it'll be more fun that way."

Just then, the tour guide spotted Lu Yong and Hannah and warmly invited them, "You two, would you like to join us in playing charades? It's a lot of fun."

Before Lu Yong could even speak, Hannah excitedly agreed, "Okay, okay, we'll join!"

Looking at Hannah's expectant eyes, Lu Yong smiled and said, "Okay, let's play together then."

They were assigned to a group and started playing games with the other tourists.

After the game started, Hannah was in charge of gesturing, and Lu Yong was in charge of guessing.

The first word was "elephant," and Hannah immediately mimed sucking water with her trunk, then waving her arms like an elephant's trunk. Watching her movements, Lu Yong instantly guessed: "Elephant!"

Hannah jumped up happily: "Honey, you're so amazing! You guessed it right away!"

Next, it was Lu Yong's turn to act it out, and Hannah to guess.

The phrase this time was "peacock spreading its tail feathers." Lu Yong spread his hands behind his back and then kept twisting his body, imitating the way a peacock spreads its tail feathers.

Hannah was a little taken aback at first, and frowned as she thought about it.

Seeing that she couldn't guess, Lu Yong made a few more exaggerated movements and made "chirping" sounds.

Hannah's eyes suddenly lit up, and she exclaimed, "A peacock spreading its tail!"

"You got it right!" Everyone applauded and cheered for them.

The game continued, and their teamwork became increasingly seamless, allowing them to guess many words correctly.

The surrounding tourists were amused by their antics, and the whole square was filled with a joyful atmosphere. After playing the games for a while, Lu Yong and Hannah felt a little tired, so they said goodbye to the tour group and continued their sightseeing tour.

They strolled slowly along the scenic path, admiring the beautiful rime ice scenery along the way.

Along the way, they saw many different shapes of rime ice, some like blooming flowers, some like birds about to take flight, and some like rolling mountains.

“Honey, look at the frost on that tree, doesn’t it look like a giant butterfly?” Hannah said excitedly, pointing to a tree not far away.

Lu Yong looked in the direction she was pointing and said with a smile, "It really does look a bit like it. Nature's creativity is truly amazing, able to turn rime into so many different shapes."

As they walked, they came to a viewing platform.

Many tourists were already standing on the viewing platform, all taking photos of the beautiful scenery before them.

Lu Yong and Hannah also found a spot to stand, looking at the rime ice scenery in front of them, their hearts filled with emotion.

“Honey, the view of the rime ice from here is even more spectacular, with the entire scenic area spread out before you,” Hannah whispered, leaning against Lu Yong.

Lu Yong nodded: "Yes, the rime ice on the Xunke platform is truly as good as its reputation, it's so beautiful."

After coming down from the observation deck, they saw a small wooden cabin not far away, with steam rising from it, as if it were a place that provided hot drinks and food.

Hannah felt a bit cold, so she pulled Lu Yong and said, "Honey, let's go to that little cabin and have some hot drinks to warm up."

Lu Yong smiled and agreed, "Sure, it'll be good to take a break too."

They entered the cabin, which was cozy and decorated with photos of the rime ice on the Xunke platform and some local handicrafts on the walls.

The shop owner, a warm-hearted uncle, greeted them with a smile as soon as they entered: "What kind of hot drinks would you like? We have hot coffee, hot chocolate, and local specialty milk tea."

Hannah thought for a moment and said, "I'd like a hot chocolate; it'll feel nice and warm."

Lu Yong said, "Then I'll have a cup of local specialty milk tea."

Soon, the hot drinks were served.

Lu Yong and Hannah sat by the window, sipping hot drinks and gazing at the beautiful rime ice scenery outside.

Hannah took a sip of hot chocolate and said contentedly, "Honey, this hot chocolate is so delicious. It makes me feel warm all over."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Yes, this local specialty milk tea is also very good, with a light milk and tea aroma."

After resting in the cabin for a while, they felt refreshed and continued their journey to check off the sights.

They arrived at a rime forest, where a light mist filled the air, making it seem like a fairyland.

Hannah excitedly ran around in the woods, taking pictures non-stop.

Lu Yong followed behind her, holding the camera for her and occasionally giving her some photography tips.

“Honey, stand under that tree, I’ll take a picture of you. The frost on that tree is especially beautiful,” Lu Yong said, pointing to a tree not far away.

Hannah obediently walked to the tree and struck a cute pose.

Lu Yong pressed the shutter, capturing this beautiful moment.

"Honey, you took such great photos! You made me look so beautiful!" Hannah said happily, looking at the pictures on her camera.

Lu Yong said with a smile, "You are naturally beautiful, I just helped you record it."

After strolling through the rime forest for a while, they heard a melodious sound coming from not far away.

Curious, they followed the sound and discovered it was a local band playing.

The band members, dressed in traditional costumes, played instruments with local characteristics. The beautiful music echoed in the rime forest, making people feel as if they were in a dream world.

Hannah and Lu Yong stood to the side, listening quietly to the music and appreciating the unique atmosphere.

Hannah closed her eyes and whispered, "Honey, this music is so beautiful. It makes you forget all your troubles."

Lu Yong nodded: "Yes, this kind of local music is really charming. We are so lucky to have come to Xunke Dapingtai this time. We not only saw the beautiful scenery, but also heard such beautiful music."

After listening to the music, they continued to explore the scenic area.

They arrived at a rime waterfall. Although the waterfall was frozen, a layer of white mist surrounded it, making it look like a giant ice curtain.

Hannah stood before the waterfall, stunned by the sight before her. She stood there motionless for a long time.

“Honey, this rime waterfall is so magnificent, it feels like a gift from heaven,” Hannah whispered.

Lu Yong walked over to her and put his arm around her shoulder: "Yes, the magic of nature is that it can create so many unexpected beautiful scenes."

They took many photos in front of the rime waterfall before reluctantly leaving.

By this time, it was getting dark, and the number of tourists in the scenic area was gradually decreasing.

"Honey, it's time for us to go back. We had so much fun today, it feels like we haven't had enough," Hannah said with a hint of reluctance.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Yes, but we'll have another chance to come back in the future. Today we've already visited all the main attractions of the Xunke Dapingtai Rime Scenic Area and made many wonderful memories."

They walked back out of the scenic area along the same path they had come from, still savoring the beautiful scenery and interesting experiences they had had that day.

When they arrived at the entrance of the scenic area, they saw the tour guide and tourists of that tour group preparing to get on the bus and leave.

The tour guide saw them and greeted them with a smile: "How was your day, you two? You look so happy, you must have had a great time."

Hannah laughed and said, "Today was so much fun! The rime ice on the Xunke Grand Platform is so beautiful, and playing charades with you guys was especially fun."

The tour guide smiled and said, "That's good. I hope you can come to Heihe again in the future. There are many fun places waiting for you here."

Lu Yong and Hannah said goodbye to the tour guide and tourists, and then boarded the car back to the city.

In the car, Hannah leaned on Lu Yong's shoulder and said wearily, "Baby, although I'm a little tired today, I'm really happy. I feel like I had a very fulfilling day."

Lu Yong gently stroked her hair and said, "Yes, our trip to Xunke Dapingtai Rime Scenic Area today was truly perfect. Next, we can visit other places in Heihe and see different beautiful scenery."

Hannah nodded: "Okay, I'm really looking forward to it."

After arriving at the guesthouse, Lu Yong and Hannah returned to their room.

Lu Yong took off Hannah's hat and hung it up, then looked at Hannah and said, "Honey, you must be freezing today. Go take a hot bath first."

Hannah looked at Lu Yong and said with a smile, "Let's shower together."

Lu Yong laughed as he picked Hannah up and carried her into the bathroom, where the sound of running water from the faucet could be heard.

When Hannah came out drying her hair, two bowls of brown sugar ginger tea were already set on the kang table.

"Drink the ginger tea first." Lu Yong shoved the cup into her hand and tilted his head back to gulp down half a bowl.

After finishing his drink, Lu Yong said, "We should go to sleep; we have a new schedule tomorrow." (End of Chapter)