Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef
Chapter 1706
During the day at Qixingyan in Zhaoqing, the three not only enjoyed the beautiful natural scenery, but also tasted delicious local food and felt the strong folk culture atmosphere. This day's experience gave them a deeper understanding of the city of Zhaoqing and made their trip more colorful.
After leaving Qixingyan in Zhaoqing, Li Xiao, Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei continued their trip to Guangdong, and the next stop was Zhuji Ancient Alley in Shaoguan. Along the way, Lin Yifei told everyone about the history and culture of Zhuji Ancient Alley, making everyone full of expectations for this mysterious place.
"Zhuji Ancient Lane is the birthplace of Cantonese culture and the ancestral home of many Lingnan people. More than 180 surnames have migrated from here, and their descendants have multiplied to more than 7000 million people, spread all over the world." Lin Yifei pushed his glasses and said seriously.
Zhang Yuedong opened his mouth in amazement: "So amazing! Maybe we can find the origin of our surname this time."
Li Xiao also became interested: "Really? That's so interesting. I can't wait to get there."
When they stepped into Zhuji Ancient Alley, it was as if they had traveled back to ancient times. A long ancient alley winds forward, and the ground is paved with cobblestones, which make crisp sounds when walking on it. On both sides of the ancient alley are quaint buildings, and the mottled exterior walls tell the vicissitudes of time. These buildings have unique styles, integrating the characteristics of the Lingnan region, with blue tiles and white walls, and exquisite wood carvings, brick carvings, and stone carvings. Every detail shows the wisdom and skills of the ancients.
"Wow, the buildings here are so unique!" Li Xiao couldn't help but exclaim. As he spoke, he raised his camera and kept taking pictures.
Zhang Yuedong also nodded and praised: "Yes, these buildings look very historical, and it feels like each one has its own story."
Lin Yifei carefully observed the carvings on the building and said: "These wood carvings, brick carvings, and stone carvings not only have artistic value, but also contain rich cultural connotations. They are important witnesses of the history and culture of Zhuji Ancient Alley."
They walked slowly along the ancient alley, feeling the strong historical atmosphere here. People were coming and going in the ancient alley, including local residents and tourists like them who came here for the sake of fame. Everyone was attracted by the unique charm here, with excitement and curiosity on their faces. Occasionally, some elderly people could be seen sitting at the door, chatting leisurely, and their smiles revealed their love and attachment to this land.
Zhuji Ancient Lane is a place for searching roots, and ancestral halls are a major feature here. There are many ancestral halls of surnames distributed here, and each ancestral hall carries the history and memory of a family. The three people walked into the ancestral halls with reverence, looking for the origin of their surnames.
They first came to the Li's ancestral hall, which was solemn and dignified, and enshrined the tablets of Li's ancestors. On the wall hung the Li's family tree and portraits of celebrities, recording the development process and brilliant achievements of the Li's family. Li Xiao looked at the family tree, and a sense of intimacy surged in his heart, as if he had established a wonderful connection with his ancestors.
"It turns out that our Li family has such a long history!" Li Xiao said with emotion.
Lin Yifei said on the side: "Yes, these genealogies are important carriers of family inheritance. They record the family's bloodline inheritance and migration process, and are of great value for studying family history and culture."
Then, they came to the Zhang and Lin ancestral halls. In the Zhang ancestral hall, Zhang Yuedong excitedly discovered the branch of his family. He excitedly pointed to the name on the family tree and told everyone the story of his family. In the Lin ancestral hall, Lin Yifei carefully looked up the information and learned about the origin of the family and the deeds of the ancestors.
"This visit to Zhuji Ancient Lane really gave me a deeper understanding of my family," Zhang Yuedong said with emotion. "Before, I only knew my last name, but I didn't know there were so many stories behind my family."
Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, these ancestral halls allow us to feel the cohesion and power of family inheritance, which is an intangible wealth."
Lin Yifei said: "The family's history and culture are our roots, and we should remember and pass them on."
While walking in the ancient alley, an ancient stone tower attracted their attention. This stone tower is the famous Concubine Tower, which stands there quietly, as if telling an ancient and tragic story.
They approached the Guifei Tower and carefully observed this stone tower that had weathered many storms. The stone tower is octagonal in plan, with 7 floors, carved from red sandstone, and has exquisite reliefs of Arhats carved on the tower body. Although it has been eroded by the years, its exquisite craftsmanship can still be seen.
Lin Yifei told everyone the legend of the Concubine Tower: "This Concubine Tower is related to Concubine Hu of the Southern Song Dynasty. Concubine Hu was murdered by the treacherous minister Jia Sidao and became the concubine of Huang Zhuwan, a wealthy businessman in Zhuji Lane, Nanxiong. Later, Huang Zhuwan's servant reported the incident to the court, and Jia Sidao falsely accused the people of Zhuji Lane of rebellion. The court decided to send soldiers to encircle and suppress Zhuji Lane. In order not to harm her fellow villagers, Concubine Hu resolutely jumped into the well and committed suicide. To commemorate her, later generations built a tower on the well, which is the origin of the Concubine Tower."
After hearing this legend, the three of them were moved by Concubine Hu's righteousness.
"Empress Hu is so great. She is willing to sacrifice her life to protect her fellow villagers." Li Xiao exclaimed.
Zhang Yuedong also nodded and said: "Yes, this legend makes this tower more meaningful. It is not just a building, but also a symbol of spirit."
They took photos in front of the Guifei Tower to record this special moment. The sun shone on them and on the Guifei Tower, as if weaving this period of history with reality.
After a morning of strolling, the three of them were hungry. They came to a restaurant near the ancient alley to taste the delicacies of Zhuji Ancient Alley. The restaurant was bustling with a strong atmosphere of fireworks.
They ordered Nanxiong pressed duck, Jiaolici, Meiling goose king and other special dishes. After a while, the dishes were served, and the aroma was fragrant. Nanxiong pressed duck has a beautiful shape, white duck skin with yellow, plump fat tail, thin skin and tender meat, red meat and delicious taste, crispy and chewy bones, and unique flavor. Zhang Yuedong couldn't wait to taste it and praised it highly: "This pressed duck is so delicious, the meat is firm and the fragrance is rich, it really lives up to its reputation!"
The appearance of Jiaolici is a bit like dumplings, with a golden skin and mainly sauerkraut and chili peppers. Li Xiao ate one and found it to have a unique taste, sour and spicy, with a unique flavor. "The taste of this Jiaolici is very special, completely different from the dumplings we usually eat," said Li Xiao.
Meiling Goose King is the signature delicacy of Zhuji Ancient Lane. It uses goose meat raised by farmers, which is large and plump. This dish adds a lot of chili peppers and peppercorns, and is fried and stewed in an earthen stove. The aroma is fragrant before it is served. Take a bite, the spicy and fresh flavor, the meat is thick and chewy, which is very addictive. Although Lin Yifei can't eat spicy food, he was attracted by the deliciousness of this dish and couldn't help eating a few more bites. "The taste of this goose king is really overbearing, spicy and addictive, and the fragrance is endless." Lin Yifei said while eating.
After dinner, they came to the market in Guxiang, which was filled with various local specialties. They bought Zhuji yuba, Meiling goose king seasoning packets and other specialties, ready to take them back to give to relatives and friends. Zhuji yuba is made from local high-quality soybeans, with mountain spring water and traditional production technology. It is thick and thin, fragrant and delicious, rich in nutrition, and can be cooked for a long time without becoming mushy. It can be used as a vegetarian dish or soup. Li Xiao bought a few bags of yuba, and he said: "This yuba looks very good. I can make yuba braised pork when I go back. It must be delicious."
Zhang Yuedong bought many seasoning packets of Meiling Goose King. He smiled and said, "I can take this seasoning packet home and make such delicious goose king at home in the future, so that my family can also taste this unique flavor." Lin Yifei selected some exquisite handicrafts. He said, "These handicrafts are of great commemorative significance. I will give them to my friends so that they can also feel the cultural charm of Zhuji Ancient Alley."
During the day in Zhuji Ancient Alley, they not only felt the rich historical and cultural atmosphere, tasted delicious local food, but also learned many stories about family and history. This day's experience gave them a deeper feeling for this land and made their trip more fulfilling and meaningful.
After leaving Zhuji Ancient Alley in Shaoguan, Li Xiao, Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei continued their trip to Guangdong, and the next stop was the charming Nan'ao Island. Along the way, they were full of expectations for this beautiful island, imagining the vast sea, golden beaches and fresh sea breeze.
"I heard that there is a very spectacular cross-sea bridge on Nan'ao Island. This time we can see it with our own eyes." Li Xiao said excitedly.
Zhang Yuedong was also looking forward to it: "Yes, I heard that the seafood on the island is very fresh, I must eat enough when the time comes!"
Lin Yifei said with a smile: "Nan'ao Island not only has beautiful natural scenery, but also unique island culture. We can experience it well."
When the car they were riding in slowly drove onto the Nan'ao Bridge, they were amazed by the sight before them. This majestic bridge was like a giant dragon lying on the sea, winding and circling, tightly connecting the two banks. The bridge piers were like huge stone pillars, firmly inserted into the seabed, supporting the weight of the entire bridge. The steel cables on the bridge were as tight as strings, shining silver in the sunlight.
"Wow, this bridge is so spectacular!" Li Xiao couldn't help but exclaim, taking pictures with the camera in his hand.
Zhang Yuedong also widened his eyes and said excitedly: "This is simply a masterpiece of mankind! Standing on the bridge, I feel so small."
Lin Yifei adjusted his glasses and said, "The total length of the Nan'ao Bridge is 11.08 kilometers, of which the bridge section is 9.342 kilometers long. Its completion not only facilitates the travel of island residents, but also brings new opportunities for the development of tourism in Nan'ao Island."
They rolled down the car window, and the sea breeze blew in their faces, carrying the unique salty smell of the sea. The sea in the distance was sparkling, and the sea and the sky were one color, and it was hard to tell which was the sea and which was the sky. Occasionally, a few seagulls soared over the sea, and their cheerful cries added a bit of vitality to this peaceful sea.
"The scenery is so beautiful that I don't want to get off the car." Zhang Yuedong said with a smile.
Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, this kind of beautiful scenery can only be felt by experiencing it in person."
Lin Yifei quietly appreciated the beautiful scenery outside the window, his heart filled with awe for nature.
After a long drive, they finally arrived at Nan'ao Island. Their first stop was Qing'ao Bay, known as the "Hawaii of the East". As soon as they got off the car, they were attracted by the beautiful scenery in front of them.
Qing'ao Bay is crescent-shaped, 2.4 kilometers long, with an average beach width of about 60 meters. The sand is white and fine, and it feels soft when you step on it, as if you are stepping on clouds. The sea water is clear and green, shining charmingly under the sunshine, and the waves gently hit the beach, making a pleasant sound.
"Wow, the sand here is so soft and the water is so clear!" Zhang Yuedong shouted excitedly. As he spoke, he couldn't wait to take off his shoes and rushed to the beach.
Li Xiao followed with a smile and said, "This is simply a paradise for vacation. It's so comfortable!"
Lin Yifei walked slowly onto the beach, feeling the fine sand under his feet. He said, "The ecological environment of Qing'ao Bay is very good. It is also the habitat of many rare marine wild animals that are under national key protection."
They played to their heart's content on the beach. They swam in the sea and felt the coolness of the water. They built sand castles on the beach and used their imagination. They lay on beach chairs, enjoying the warm sunshine and drinking cool coconut juice, feeling very comfortable.
"This is life. It would be great if it could be like this every day." Zhang Yuedong said with satisfaction.
Li Xiao smiled and said, "Then you might as well stay here and be an islander."
Lin Yifei also joked: "He must be reluctant to leave the delicious food here, and will run back after staying for a few days."
In the Tropic of Cancer Square of Qing'ao Bay stands a unique building - the Gate of Nature. It is a landmark tower of the Tropic of Cancer and one of the landmark buildings of Nan'ao Island.
The architectural shape of the Natural Gate is unique, adopting the evolution of the Chinese character "门". Two huge gate pillars extend two cantilevers, one long and one short, to hold up a globe, shaped like the Chinese character "门". The two gate pillars are tilted to form an angle, forming a three-dimensional shape. When you appreciate the sculpture from different angles, you will see different shapes, and different artistic effects will be produced under different light and shadow.
"This is the Nature's Gate. It is indeed very unique." Li Xiao walked around the Nature's Gate and observed it carefully.
Zhang Yuedong also looked at it curiously: "This design is so clever, it seems to contain many mysteries."
Lin Yifei explained to them: "The design of the Nature's Gate combines astronomical phenomena and common sense. Each building size contains a special digital 'code'. For example, the radius of the sphere is 3.21 meters, which corresponds to the spring equinox on March 3, the cantilever length is 21 meters, which corresponds to the summer solstice on June 6.22, and the height from the base to the sphere is 6 meters, which corresponds to the winter solstice on December 22. The angles of the gate posts on both sides correspond exactly to 12.22° north latitude, which is the latitude of the Tropic of Cancer. At noon on the summer solstice every year, when the sun shines directly on the Tropic of Cancer, the shadow of the sun will pass through the central tube of the sphere above and project into the center of the platform, forming a spectacle of 'no shadow on the pole'." (End of this chapter)
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