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

After leaving Zibo, Lu Yong and his girlfriend Hannah were as excited as two birds just released from a cage.

Their next destination is Jinan, the capital of SD Province, a place with a long history and profound cultural heritage.

"Hannah, do you know? Jinan is a great place with three famous scenic spots! Baotu Spring, Thousand Buddha Mountain and Daming Lake, each one is very famous." While driving, Lu Yong was spreading knowledge about Jinan to Hannah.

Hannah sat in the passenger seat, her eyes sparkling like two twinkling stars. "Really? Which one should we go to first?" she asked impatiently.

"Of course it's Baotu Spring! It's the best spring in the world, how can we not go and see it?" Lu Yong patted the steering wheel and said confidently.

Soon, they arrived at the center of JN and saw the sign of Baotu Spring from afar. Hannah pointed excitedly in front of her: "Look, is that Baotu Spring? It's so beautiful!"

Lu Yong found a parking space, took Hannah's hand, and walked excitedly to Baotu Spring Park. As soon as they entered the gate, they were shocked by the scenery in front of them. Baotu Spring is located in the center of the park, backed by Thousand Buddha Mountain in the south and facing Quancheng Square in the east. The momentum is like a natural royal garden.

"Wow, this spring water is so clear!" Hannah leaned on the railing, staring at the spring water in fascination.

Lu Yong smiled and explained: "Baotu Spring is the symbol of Jinan. The spring water comes from underground limestone caves. The maximum capacity can reach 24 cubic meters! The amount of water that gushes out every day is enough for you to drink."

When Hannah heard this, she stuck out her tongue mischievously and said, "Then I dare not drink it. If I drink too much, I won't have enough stomach to eat the delicious food in Jinan."

The two continued walking forward with a smile on their faces. They saw that the entire Baotu Spring was 30 meters long from east to west and 20 meters wide from north to south. Spring water gurgled out from three large holes, like three small fountains that never stopped.

"Look, how happily the fountain is jumping! It's like it's dancing." Hannah pointed at the fountain and smiled.

Lu Yong was also amused: "Yes, that's how the Baotu Spring got its name. 'Thug', no, it's 'Baotu', which means jumping and running. This spring water is like a living thing, always full of vitality."

They walked around Baotu Spring and discovered many little secrets. It turned out that there are more than 30 famous springs scattered around Baotu Spring, such as Jinxian Spring and Shuyu Spring, forming a huge Baotu Spring group. Each spring has its own unique charm, which makes people dazzled.

"Lu Yong, look at that Shuyu Spring, what a nice name!" Hannah took Lu Yong's hand and pointed to a small spring not far away.

Lu Yong looked at it and nodded: "Well, this name is indeed very poetic. Did you know? It is said that this Shuyuquan was the place where ancient beauties dressed up!"

When Hannah heard this, her eyes brightened: "Really? Then I'm going to comb my hair here too, maybe I can become an ancient beauty!" As she said that, she actually took out a small comb from her bag and started combing her hair.

Seeing her serious expression, Lu Yong couldn't help laughing: "Hannah, you are already a beauty, you don't even need to comb your hair."

The two of them laughed and joked, and unknowingly walked to the south gate of Baotu Spring Park. The gate was decorated magnificently and elegantly, and the three characters "Baotu Spring" on the horizontal plaque were even more majestic.

"Wow, this gate is so spectacular!" Hannah exclaimed, looking up.

Lu Yong nodded: "This is the calligraphy of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty! It is known as the first gate of Chinese gardens. Look at the blue background and gold characters, how beautiful!"

They passed through the gate and continued walking inside. They saw another Song Dynasty building, Leyuan Hall, to the north of Baotu Spring. On both sides of the hall hung a couplet: "The mist and clouds moisten the earth, but the waves shake the Daming Lake." The words were powerful and awe-inspiring.

"Lu Yong, read this couplet, what does it mean?" Hannah asked curiously, pointing at the couplet.

Lu Yong cleared his throat and read aloud: "The mist and clouds moisten Huashan, but the waves shake Daming Lake. Well, this probably means that the water of Baotu Spring is steaming like mist, but it cannot moisten the surrounding Huashan; while the sound of the waves of the spring water shakes Daming Lake, making the lake water tremble."

After hearing this, Hannah's eyes sparkled with admiration: "Lu Yong, you are amazing! You can even understand such a profound couplet."

Lu Yong smiled proudly: "Of course, I am a cultured person."

The two continued to visit Baotu Spring Park, stopping to admire each place carefully. They watched the spring water gushing, listened to the sound of waves, smelled the fragrance of flowers, and felt that they were immersed in this beautiful world.

Suddenly, Hannah seemed to remember something: "Lu Yong, do you know? I heard that when Emperor Qianlong went to the south of the Yangtze River, he brought BJ Yuquan water with him when he left Beijing, but after tasting Baotu Spring water in Jinan, he immediately changed to the spring water here."

When Lu Yong heard this, his eyes lit up: "The water from Baotu Spring must be so delicious! I want to try it too."

As he spoke, he looked around and found a small vendor selling spring water not far away. He took Hannah's hand and walked over: "Boss, give us two bottles of Baotu Spring water to try."

When the boss heard this, he smiled and took out two bottles of spring water from the refrigerator and handed them to them: "This is authentic Baotu Spring water! It is cool, sweet and tastes great. You can try it."

Lu Yong and Hannah couldn't wait to open the bottle cap and take a sip. They felt that the spring water was cool, refreshing and sweet, as if it immediately penetrated into their hearts.

"Wow! This spring water is really delicious!" Hannah couldn't help but exclaim.

Lu Yong also nodded: "Yes! No wonder Emperor Qianlong had to use the spring water here! The taste is simply amazing!"

The two drank the spring water while continuing to visit Baotu Spring Park. They looked at the surrounding scenery, listened to the sound of the spring water, and felt the rare tranquility and beauty.

"Lu Yong, how do you feel about today?" Hannah asked suddenly.

Lu Yong thought about it and replied with a smile: "Of course it's great! Not only did we see the world's best spring, Baotu Spring, but we also tasted such delicious spring water."

After hearing this, Hannah's eyes sparkled with happiness. She held Lu Yong's hand tightly and said, "Yeah! I feel very happy too."

Lu Yong looked at her serious expression, and felt warm in his heart. He gently scratched Hannah's nose and said, "Don't worry! We will travel around the world to see beautiful scenery and taste delicious food together!"

When Hannah heard this, she smiled even more brightly.

She snuggled in Lu Yong's arms, feeling the rare warmth and sweetness. The water of Baotu Spring was bubbling beside her, as if cheering for their happiness.

In this way, Lu Yong and Hannah spent an unforgettable afternoon by the Baotu Spring.

They admired the beauty of the spring water, tasted its sweetness, and felt this rare tranquility and beauty.

When we left Baotu Spring Park, the sun had already set.

Lu Yong and Hannah walked hand in hand in the afterglow of the sunset, their hearts filled with satisfaction and happiness.

They knew that this trip to Jinan was just a small episode in their life journey, but this small episode made them cherish each other more and love the world more.

"Lu Yong, look how beautiful the sunset is!" Hannah said with emotion, pointing at the sunset in the sky.

Lu Yong looked at it and nodded: "Yeah! The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it is almost dusk. But it doesn't matter, we still have tomorrow and the future. As long as we are together, every day is beautiful."

After hearing this, Hannah smiled even brighter. She held Lu Yong's hand tightly and said firmly: "Yes! As long as we are together, every day is beautiful. Lu Yong, I love you!"

Lu Yong also responded with a smile: "I love you too! Hannah!"

The next morning, the sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains and quietly woke up Lu Yong and Hannah who were sleeping.

The two rubbed their sleepy eyes, smiled at each other, and their hearts were full of anticipation for today's trip.

Their destination is Daming Lake, one of the three major scenic spots in Jinan, a great place full of historical charm and natural scenery.

"Hannah, do you know that Daming Lake is a place with a story?" Lu Yong explained to Hannah while putting on his clothes. "It was first recorded in Li Daoyuan's "Notes on the Classic of Waterways" during the Northern Wei Dynasty more than 400 years ago. At that time, it was called Lianzi Lake. Later, it was called West Lake during the Tang and Song dynasties, and it is now called Daming Lake. The water of this lake comes from Pearl Spring. There is a saying that 'multiple springs converge'. Whether it is rainy season or dry season, the lake water maintains its unique charm."

Hannah listened with curiosity in her eyes: "It sounds amazing! Let's go explore the bottom of Daming Lake!"

After a simple breakfast, the two set off hand in hand on their journey to Daming Lake. Along the way, the breeze was gentle and the sun was shining, as if even the weather was cheering them on for their trip.

Arriving at Daming Lake Park, you will see a rippling lake surrounded by lush trees and colorful flowers. On the lake, a few water birds are dancing, occasionally skimming across the water, stirring up ripples. On the shore, there are many tourists, laughing and talking.

"Wow, Daming Lake is so beautiful!" Hannah couldn't help but sigh, "Lotus flowers on four sides, willows on three sides, half of the city is mountains and half of the city is lake. This poem is a true portrayal of Daming Lake!"

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "Yes, the beauty of Daming Lake lies in its nature and harmony. Come, I will take you to see those places of interest and historical sites, and feel the weight of history."

The two first came to the Lixia Pavilion. The Lixia Pavilion is located on an island in the middle of the lake. The pavilion is antique, with carved beams and painted buildings, showing the exquisiteness of ancient architecture. Hannah stood by the pavilion, looking at the beautiful scenery on the lake, and couldn't help taking out her mobile phone to take pictures.

"Lu Yong, come and see, the scenery here is so beautiful!" Hannah greeted Lu Yong excitedly.

Lu Yong came over and stood beside Hannah, and the two of them admired the scenery on the lake together. Suddenly, a breeze blew, bringing bursts of flower fragrance, which made people feel relaxed and happy.

"Did you know that Lixia Pavilion is a city-level cultural relic protection site?" Lu Yong said softly, "This place carries many historical stories. Every stone and every pillar has its own story."

After hearing this, Hannah became even more curious and awed by this place. She took Lu Yong's hand and said, "Then let's continue exploring!"

The two then came to Tiegong Temple. Tiegong Temple was built to commemorate the Ming Dynasty general Tie Xuan. The temple enshrines a statue of Tie Xuan, which is solemn and dignified. Hannah looked at the statue and felt an inexplicable respect in her heart.

"Lu Yong, what kind of person do you think Tie Xuan is?" Hannah asked.

Lu Yong thought for a moment and replied: "Tie Xuan was a loyal and brave man. He was willing to sacrifice his life for the country and the nation. His spirit is worth learning from for every one of us."

Hannah nodded, and her respect for Tie Hyun deepened. She secretly made up her mind to be a responsible and courageous person like Tie Hyun.

After leaving Tiegong Temple, the two came to Beiji Pavilion. Beiji Pavilion is located on the north bank of Daming Lake. It is also known as Beiji Temple and Zhenwu Temple. It is a Taoist temple. The temple is built on a stone platform more than 7 meters high. It consists of front and back halls, a central drum tower, and east and west auxiliary rooms. The main hall enshrines the statue of Zhenwu Emperor, the water god of the north. On both sides are the statues of the two generals of turtle and snake and the four heavenly kings, which are lifelike and extremely vivid.

"Lu Yong, look at the statue of Emperor Zhenwu, so majestic!" Hannah said, pointing at the statue.

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "Yes, Emperor Zhenwu is an important god in Taoism. He represents justice and strength. Look at the two generals beside him, the tortoise and the snake. They are also the guardian gods in Taoism, guarding Emperor Zhenwu and the peace of the north."

After hearing this, Hannah became more interested in the culture here. She walked around the statue several times, carefully observing every detail, as if she wanted to engrave it all in her heart.

On the walls on both sides of the main hall, there are murals about Zhenwu's immortality. The murals are colorful and have smooth lines, which are of high artistic value. Hannah stood in front of the murals and was fascinated by it.

"Lu Yong, look at this mural, it's so beautifully painted!" Hannah exclaimed.

Lu Yong came over and admired the murals with Hannah. He pointed to one of the paintings and said, "Look at this painting, it depicts the process of Zhenwu Emperor's cultivation to become an immortal. He went through countless hardships and difficulties, but finally achieved the right result. This tells us that as long as we have perseverance and determination, nothing can stop us from moving forward."

Hannah was deeply inspired after hearing this. She held Lu Yong's hand tightly and said, "Lu Yong, thank you for bringing me here. I feel the profoundness of history and the charm of culture. I will cherish all of this."

Lu Yong smiled and shook his head: "Don't thank me, Hannah. This is something we should experience together. Our journey is to explore the unknown world together and experience different cultures. In this way, our lives will be more colorful."

The two left Beiji Pavilion and came to Huibo Tower. (End of this chapter)