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

The next morning, the sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains onto Lu Yong and Hannah's faces, waking up the couple who were immersed in their dreams.

They smiled at each other, their eyes sparkling with anticipation for a new day.

Suzhou, this ancient and beautiful city, is waiting for their exploration.

Although the bed was very warm, compared to the scenery they were about to see, both of them got up quickly.

After washing up, the two walked out of the homestay hand in hand and walked along the narrow alleys, looking for the legendary Su-style noodles.

The air is filled with the faint smell of fireworks and the aroma of pasta, which makes people salivate.

Lu Yong had long heard that Suzhou's Su-style noodles were famous all over the world, but he had never had the chance to taste them.

This time, he decided to try the authentic Suzhou noodles.

Following the recommendations of tourists and the guidance of the navigation, they came to a seemingly inconspicuous noodle restaurant.

Although the facade is small, it exudes the charm of time and history.

Inside the store, a master chef was making noodles with great concentration. His hands seemed to have magic, kneading and pulling the dough, eventually turning it into bowls of delicious Su-style noodles.

Lu Yong and Hannah found a seat and sat down, ordering two bowls of Suzhou-style noodles and a serving of Yangcheng Lake hairy crab.

While waiting, they chatted and shared each other's interesting stories and dreams.

After a while, the noodles were served, steaming hot and fragrant.

Lu Yong couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks, picked up a handful of noodles and put it into his mouth.

The noodles were smooth and chewy, and the soup was delicious and rich, instantly awakening his taste buds.

He couldn't help but exclaimed: "This Su-style noodles is really as good as its reputation, it's so delicious!"

Hannah also took a bite and praised it highly: "Well, the noodles are really chewy and the soup is very tasty. I can't stop eating it."

The two of them ate and chatted, enjoying this rare gourmet time.

Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs were also served. Although Lu Yong didn’t think they were any different from crabs from other places, since he was in Suzhou, he had to try this local specialty.

He carefully peeled off the crab shell, tasted the delicious crab meat and crab roe, and felt the unique flavor.

After dinner, Lu Yong and Hannah decided to take a stroll in the nearby streets to help digest the food.

They walked through the ancient alleys, admiring the quaint buildings and unique Suzhou style.

Along the way, they also tasted some local Suzhou delicacies, such as sweet and sour spare ribs, squirrel fish, etc., each of which made them praise it highly.

As they walked, they came to a small game stall.

The stall owner greeted them enthusiastically: "Come on, come on, play this game! As long as you can write from 0 to 500 without making any mistakes, you can get a doll for free!"

Lu Yong and Hannah smiled at each other and decided to challenge the game.

They each picked up a notebook and a pen and began to write seriously.

Lu Yong was full of confidence at the beginning, but as he wrote further, his eyes became blurry and his hands began to tremble.

He tried hard to concentrate, but he still made a mistake after writing more than 300 words.

He slapped his thigh in frustration and sighed, "Oh, I was almost there! I really failed at the last moment!"

Hannah on the side was writing very seriously. Her handwriting was neat and clear. She wrote from 0 to 500 in one go without any mistakes.

The stall owner picked up her notebook and looked at it carefully, then nodded with a smile: "Congratulations, little girl! You wrote very well, this big Pikachu doll is yours!"

Hannah happily took the doll and smiled from ear to ear.

She held the doll and waved it in front of Lu Yong, saying proudly, "Haha, I'm really awesome! I won this doll with my own ability!"

Lu Yong looked at Hannah's smug look and couldn't help laughing.

He took the doll from Hannah's hand, looked at it carefully, and then said, "Well, this doll is really cute. However, I still like your serious look more. You are so focused when you write, it's really charming!"

After hearing what Lu Yong said, Hannah showed a happy smile on her face.

She snuggled in Lu Yong's arms, feeling the warmth and sweetness.

The two continued strolling on the street, enjoying this rare moment alone.

As they walked, they came to an antique garden.

The garden is shaded by green trees and filled with the fragrance of flowers, making it seem like a paradise.

They bought tickets, walked in, and began to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

In the garden, rockery, ponds, pavilions and towers complement each other, forming beautiful pictures.

They strolled along the paths in the garden, feeling the tranquility and beauty.

Occasionally, a breeze blows, bringing the fragrance of flowers and grass, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Lu Yong and Hannah took a lot of photos in the garden, capturing this beautiful moment.

They also sat down in a pavilion, admiring the distant scenery and chatting about each other's dreams and future.

Hannah suddenly said, "Lu, you know what? I have always dreamed of traveling around the world with you one day to see those beautiful scenery and unique cultures."

After hearing Hannah's words, Lu Yong felt a warm feeling in his heart.

He held Hannah's hand tightly and said affectionately: "Hannah, don't worry, I will definitely accompany you to realize this dream. No matter how many difficulties and challenges there are in the future, I will hold your hand and go through it together."

After hearing what Lu Yong said, Hannah snuggled tightly in Lu Yong's arms, feeling the warmth and firmness.

The two of them sat quietly in the pavilion, enjoying this rare tranquility and beauty.

Time flies, and it's afternoon in the blink of an eye.

Lu Yong and Hannah reluctantly left the garden and returned to the B&B to rest for a while.

In the afternoon, the sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains, casting patches of light on Lu Yong and Hannah's faces.

The two of them enjoyed this rare quiet time.

The decoration of the homestay is elegant and generous, and every detail reveals high-end and comfort, especially the spacious kitchen, which makes Lu Yong happy.

"Lu, I'm a little hungry." Hannah turned over and said softly.

Hearing this, Lu Yong opened his eyes and looked at Hannah's pretty appearance, feeling tenderness in his heart.

He thought for a moment and said, "How about I cook you a meal? I see there's a market not far from the B&B, so we can go buy some food."

When Hannah heard this, her eyes lit up: "Really? You can cook?"

Lu Yong smiled and said confidently: "Don't underestimate me. Although I am busy as a top in the United States, cooking is my hidden skill."

The two hit it off and decided to add a little color to this leisurely afternoon.

Lu Yong brought Hannah to the market, which was very lively and full of various food ingredients.

He carefully selected pork, fish-flavored pork shreds seasoning, fresh tofu, potatoes, eggplant, green peppers and other ingredients to prepare a sumptuous dinner.

Back at the B&B, Lu Yong tied on an apron and looked like a chef.

Hannah sat on the sofa in the living room, watching Lu Yong busy in the kitchen with curiosity.

Lu Yong first cut the pork into thin strips with his skillful technique, and each cut was just right. As he was cutting, he said to Hannah, "The key to making this fish-flavored pork strips is to cut the strips thin and evenly, so that they can be flavored."

Hearing this, Hannah smiled and said, "It seems that you really understand."

Lu Yong smiled proudly and continued, "Of course, I came prepared. Next is the braised pork slices. You have to pay attention to the heat and don't fry it too well."

As he spoke, he coated the cut pieces of meat with a thin layer of starch and then put them into the pot. As the oil temperature rose, the pieces of meat gradually became golden and crispy.

Next is Mapo Tofu. Lu Yong cuts the tofu into small pieces, puts it into a pot to simmer, then adds special bean paste and seasonings, and simmers it over low heat. Soon, a strong spicy aroma fills the entire kitchen.

The last dish is the three fresh vegetables. Lu Yong cut potatoes, eggplants and green peppers into pieces, stir-fried them in a pan, added appropriate amount of seasoning, and a home-cooked dish with good color, aroma and taste was ready.

Throughout the whole process, Lu Yong seemed to be at ease, and every movement revealed his love and proficiency in cooking.

Hannah saw it all and was happy in her heart. She praised Lu Yong from time to time, which made Lu Yong feel very happy.

An hour later, four delicious home-cooked dishes were finally served on the table.

The fish-flavored shredded pork is bright red in color, the braised pork slices are golden and crispy, the mapo tofu is spicy and fresh, and the three fresh vegetables are refreshing and delicious. Every dish is mouth-watering.

Hannah looked at the table of delicious food and couldn't help but praise: "Lu, you are awesome! These dishes look so delicious!"

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Of course, I prepared it especially for you. Try it and see if it suits your taste."

The two sat down and began to enjoy this delicious afternoon meal.

Hannah picked up a piece of fish-flavored pork shreds with chopsticks and put it in her mouth. Her eyes lit up immediately: "Wow, this is delicious! The taste is just right, and the pork shreds are very flavorful."

Lu Yong smiled proudly and said, "Of course, this is my specialty."

Then, Hannah tried the braised pork slices and mapo tofu, and she praised every dish.

She looked at Lu Yong, her eyes sparkling with happiness: "Lu, you are amazing! I didn't expect you can cook, and cook so deliciously."

Lu Yong looked at Hannah's satisfied expression and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He gently held Hannah's hand and said, "As long as you like, I will do it for you every day in the future."

Hannah was so moved that she almost cried when she heard this.

She hugged Lu Yong tightly and said, "Lu, you are so nice! I love you!"

The two of them hugged each other tightly, enjoying this rare warm moment.

After lunch, they cleaned up the table and kitchen together, then walked out of the B&B hand in hand.

After dinner, the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was not dry, so Lu Yong and Hannah decided to continue their trip to Suzhou.

Liuyuan, a famous garden in the south of the Yangtze River with hundreds of years of history, became their destination for the afternoon.

Liuyuan Garden was first built during the Jiaqing period of the Ming Dynasty. Despite going through many vicissitudes, it still retains its simplicity and elegance.

The garden gate is majestic, like the entrance to another world, leading them into a space full of history and culture.

As soon as they entered the Liuyuan Garden, Lu Yong and Hannah were deeply attracted by the scenery before them.

The emerald green water of the pool is like a mirror, clearly reflecting the weeping willows on the shore, like a beautiful painting.

They strolled along the edge of the pool, feeling the tranquility and beauty.

"It's so beautiful here!" Hannah exclaimed. She held Lu Yong's hand tightly, as if she was afraid that this beauty would suddenly disappear.

Lu Yong smiled and responded: "Yes, the Lingering Garden is known as one of the four famous gardens in Jiangnan, and it really lives up to its reputation."

They first came to Hanbi Mountain House.

This is an elegant building with various antiques, calligraphy and paintings displayed inside, revealing a strong cultural atmosphere.

Lu Yong and Hannah savored each exhibit, as if they had traveled back to that distant era.

"Look, how beautiful this painting is!" Hannah said, pointing to a landscape painting on the wall.

Lu Yong nodded: "Well, this painting has a clever composition and smooth brushwork. It is really a work of art."

Then they came to Little Penglai.

This is a small and exquisite garden where rockery, ponds, pavilions and towers complement each other, forming beautiful pictures.

They shuttled between the rockery, feeling the mystery and the joy of adventure.

"This seems like a maze!" Hannah laughed.

Lu Yong held her hand and said, "Don't be afraid. I'm here. We will definitely find a way out."

Finally, they arrived at Quxi Tower.

This is a pavilion built above the pond. Looking down from the top of the building, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of the entire Liuyuan Garden.

They sat upstairs, sipping tea, chatting, and enjoying this rare tranquility and beauty.

Just as they were immersed in this beauty, the appearance of a tour group broke the tranquility.

The tour guide came over in a mighty procession, holding a red chess piece and followed by forty or fifty people.

Lu Yong and Hannah looked at the tour group curiously. They saw the tour guide explaining historical stories about Liuyuan Garden to the people behind as they walked.

They listened for a while and found it interesting, so they decided to listen along with the group.

The guide's explanation was lively and interesting. He not only told the history and culture of the Liuyuan Garden, but also interspersed some jokes and anecdotes from time to time, making everyone laugh.

Lu Yong and Hannah also listened with great interest and shared their feelings with each other from time to time.

"This tour guide is so interesting!" Hannah laughed.

Lu Yong nodded: "Yes, he is really interesting. It seems that we followed the right group this time."

They followed the tour group to visit every corner of the Liuyuan Garden, listened to the guide's explanation, and felt the rich history and cultural charm.

Whenever they visited a scenic spot, Lu Yong would take photos with Hannah to record this beautiful moment.

During the tour, they also encountered some interesting things.

Once, they got lost in the rockery and couldn't find the exit.

Just when they were extremely anxious, the tour guide's voice came from a distance, leading them out of the maze.

They smiled at each other, as if they had experienced a small adventure.

Another time, when they were feeding the fish by the pond, they accidentally spilled the fish food all over the floor.

Schools of fish swarmed in, competing for food, splashing water.

They couldn't help laughing as they looked at this group of lively and cute fish.

As time passed, the sun gradually set and the Liuyuan Garden was about to close.

Lu Yong and Hannah reluctantly left this beautiful place.

They looked back at the towering garden gate, as if saying goodbye to this wonderful time.

"I'm so happy today!" Hannah said with emotion.

Lu Yong held her hand tightly: "Yes, with you, every day is full of joy and happiness."

They walked hand in hand on the way home, their hearts full of expectations and longings for the future.

Back at the B&B, they sat on the sofa, looking through the photos taken today, and recalling every beautiful moment.

The turquoise water, the reflections of the weeping willows, the elegant buildings, the interesting tour guides... have all become the most precious memories in their hearts.

"Lu, thank you for taking the time to play with me for so many days." Hannah said suddenly.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Silly, why thank me? As long as you are happy, that's all. I will take you to more beautiful places in the future."

Hannah smiled happily when she heard that.

She snuggled tightly in Lu Yong's arms, feeling the warmth and sweetness.

She knew that no matter how many storms and setbacks there would be in the future, as long as Lu Yong was by her side, she could face everything bravely. (End of this chapter)