Chapter 214 Zhu Yaolin served as a tour guide and took him to many places
Chapter 214 Zhu Yaolin served as a tour guide and took him to many places
Love is like a delicate flower, which needs ample time to be carefully cared for and patiently nurtured. It is like a flower that slowly grows, brews, and sprouts under the warm sunshine, first sprouting tender green leaf buds, then growing lush green leaves, and finally blooming into colorful and gorgeous flowers.
Before he knew it, Michael Smith quietly walked into his peaceful life. It was like a mystery, becoming clearer in confusion.
He had been in China for a whole week. However, in this short week, he did not feel the slightest bit of restraint as a guest here, but got along well with him naturally, as if they were a pair of sweet lovers who were deeply in love.
At the beginning, she was unwilling to accept him. On the one hand, it was because they came from different countries. On the other hand, it was because he was actually younger than her. He was only 26 years old, while she was already a 28-year-old old woman.
Who said that love knows no age? It is often the case that one sets an insurmountable barrier for oneself. In fact, he is much more mature and stable than oneself, but for some reason, one always stubbornly believes that the woman in his life should be delicate, lovely, and cuddly.
These days, she accompanied him to several important meetings. Because he came alone without a secretary, she acted as his temporary translator, and together they successfully won several key cooperation projects.
He is busy, she is busy too, this is the most important issue between them.
He said that he wanted to travel and see the land where she grew up, so they started their journey south.
West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
Located in the west of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, West Lake is like a dazzling pearl inlaid on the earth. It is famous for its intoxicating lake and mountain scenery and countless places of interest and historical sites, and is known as the "Paradise on Earth".
"It's so beautiful." It was winter, and the lake seemed a little lonely, not as lush and green as in summer. But there were still many people visiting, some strolling along the lakeside, and some stopping to look out.
“The beauty of West Lake lies in the fact that the lake is surrounded by mountains, and the mountains screen the lake. It is shimmering in the sun and misty in the rain.”
"Linlin, why is it named West Lake?" West Lake? Is it named after a person? Named after a person?
"There are four great beauties in China, and Xizi is one of them. It is said that after visiting the beautiful West Lake, the famous poet Su Shi was overwhelmed by its charming scenery and left a famous sentence: "If you want to compare West Lake to Xizi, light makeup or heavy makeup is always suitable." It is because of this poem that West Lake has since gained another poetic and romantic nickname, West Lake." After savoring this poem, you have to sigh at its accurate description and beautiful artistic conception. Whether West Lake is as quiet and elegant as a fresh and elegant woman with a little makeup, or as charming and charming as a beautiful woman dressed in gorgeous clothes, it always shows its unique charm and charm so appropriately. Indeed, no matter from which angle you look at West Lake, you can feel a unique style.
"Michael, let's go to the pavilion over there and sit for a while." After walking along the bank of West Lake, I felt a little tired.
"Okay." Opposite the pavilion was an arched bridge across the lake. The bridge had smooth lines, like a graceful arc lying across the blue waves.
"Ah, I'm so tired. I want to drink some water." Zhu Yaolin shouted that she was thirsty. It was nice to have someone to accompany her. At least, he would be by her side and would not leave.
"Some things can only be thought of when they are needed, just like water." Water? If you don't feel thirsty on weekdays, who would care how important it is? However, once you are extremely thirsty, even if you just take a sip of the ordinary mineral water, you can feel the sweet and refreshing taste in it. This feeling is like the person who has been silently accompanying you.
"But we can't live without it." Yes, some things can only be thought of when they are needed. But because they are too common and never scarce, everyone takes it for granted.
"Do you see that arched bridge opposite? That is the legendary Broken Bridge. The small pavilion where we are sitting now is the place where White Snake and Xu Xian first met!" At that time, I really wanted to come to West Lake to see this place, to see the place where they fell in love, because it is so beautiful.
"Where White Snake first met Xu Xian? Are you talking about the four great love stories in China, The Legend of the White Snake?" He was very familiar with the four great love tragedies in China, and the plot of each story was deeply engraved in his mind. At this moment, when he learned that this was the filming location of The Legend of the White Snake, he couldn't help but feel emotional, and the scene in front of him seemed to have added a different charm.
"Yes, that's where White Snake and Xu Xian met, returned to the city on the same boat, borrowed an umbrella to express their love, and met again here after the flooding of Jinshan Mountain, and reconciled." Love is always too sad and heartbreaking. How wonderful it would be if love could last a lifetime.
"It seems that you know a lot about Chinese culture." He knows a lot. You know, as a native Westerner, it is not easy to have such a deep understanding of foreign culture. He is really excellent.
"Because I want to understand you." He gazed into her eyes affectionately and said slowly, "Because I have this feeling for you in my heart, I will try to explore everything about you, just so that when I communicate with you, I can keep up with your thinking and not remain silent.
"But I don't know you very well." He understood her, she knew, and she wanted to know more about him.
Michael Smith raised his lips slightly, revealing a gentle and charming smile, and slowly said: "Linlin, you have a lifetime to get to know your dear husband." His eyes were firm and affectionate, as if he had seen through all her worries and uneasiness. Yes, he knew what she was thinking too well. She was afraid that this relationship was not from true love, but just from an inseparable dependence. In fact, in the world of love, why should we think too much. Isn't true love gradually precipitated in the mutual companionship and running-in day after day and year after year?
Hearing such an intimate name as "husband and wife", Linlin felt sweet in her heart and couldn't help blushing and said coquettishly: "Yes, my dearest."
"Let's go, my dear wife. Let me recommend some famous delicacies here. I've heard that the West Lake vinegar fish is absolutely the best!" Linlin, it's time to prepare for the wedding.
The two of them strolled along the street, the air filled with the aroma of various delicacies.
Soon, they came to a restaurant and ordered several Jiangnan specialties, including fried eel noodles with shrimp, beggar's chicken, Longjing shrimp, West Lake vinegar fish and Dongpo pork. Every bite was full of happiness. Especially the West Lake vinegar fish, the fish meat was tender and smooth, and the sweet and sour sauce was even more memorable.
In the two days in Hangzhou, in addition to enjoying delicious food, they also visited many places. First, they visited the local museum to appreciate the city's long history and splendid culture. Then they went to the Hangzhou Bay Bridge, stood on the bridge and overlooked the magnificent sea view, feeling the comfortable sea breeze on their faces.
After finishing their trip to Hangzhou, they set off for Guizhou, because they had always been longing for the Guilin landscape and were eager to see with their own eyes what the magical karst landforms looked like and whether they were really as dreamlike and legendary as described in the books.
Guilin, a beautiful city located in the northeast of Guangxi, is like a shining pearl inlaid on the bank of the Li River. It is named after the large number of sweet-scented osmanthus trees planted in the city. In the golden autumn season, the whole city is filled with fragrance and the osmanthus trees form a forest.
Not only does this place have world-famous beautiful scenery, but it also carries a profound historical heritage and unique ethnic customs, attracting countless tourists every year.
Osmanthus is a flower plant that is deeply loved by people. Its common cultivated varieties include the brightly colored red osmanthus, the shining golden osmanthus, the snow-white silver osmanthus, and the ever-blooming osmanthus.
Normally, most osmanthus flowers bloom between September and October each year, and the fruits ripen in April of the following year. However, unlike other varieties, Osmanthus fragrans displays a unique charm. It blooms every two months. Although the flowers are small, the fragrance they emit is extremely rich, filling the air and intoxicating.
"Wow, it smells so good! The whole city is filled with the fragrance of flowers." In the early winter weather, the Osmanthus fragrans is in full bloom. The rich fragrance is refreshing and intoxicating.
The typical karst topography constitutes the unique Guilin landscape, which is a general term for Guilin’s tourist resources. It enjoys the reputation of “the best landscapes in the world” for its green mountains, beautiful waters, strange caves and beautiful rocks.
Mountains rise from the ground in various shapes and forms.
The water of the Li River is winding and clear as a mirror.
There are many caves in the mountains, with secluded and beautiful scenery.
The cave is filled with strange rocks, ingenious work of art, and dazzling array.
"Is this osmanthus? The flowers are so small." Osmanthus flowers are usually yellow, but here you can actually see a very rare white color. Although these flowers are small, they are clustered together to form clusters, which look particularly dense and compact.
"Don't underestimate them!" Someone nearby explained with a smile, "These small osmanthus flowers are very useful! First, they can be used as decorations, whether they are placed at home to add a bit of elegance, or used to make wreaths, hair accessories, etc., they are pleasing to the eye; secondly, they have health benefits. I heard that osmanthus flowers can help promote sleep." Osmanthus flowers, I always came across osmanthus flowers before, but it's the first time today that I can see them everywhere like now? So beautiful.
"Bring some to your dad when you go back. He suffers from insomnia." Thinking back to the phone call I received from my dad a few days ago, his words were full of helplessness and fatigue. He said that for some reason, he often had trouble falling asleep recently.
"Linlin, I want one too. I suffer from insomnia too." Michael Smith's eyes fell on her intentionally or unintentionally, with a barely perceptible loneliness in his eyes.
"Michael, are you suffering from insomnia too?" Zhu Yaolin put her hands on her hips and glared at Michael coquettishly.
"Yes, I'm scared every day. I'm afraid you will never come back. I'm afraid you..." Michael Smith was a little panicked. His inner panic was due to her uncertainty.
Caught off guard by Michael's sudden anxiety, Zhu Yaolin hastily assured him, "Michael, I'm sorry. I won't do this again."
"Then you promise that you will never leave me alone again?" Michael Smith had a bright smile on his face, and he didn't look aggrieved at all.
"Okay. I promise." Zhu Yaolin surrendered.
"Linlin, come here, smile, I will take some beautiful pictures of you." As he said that, he quickly grabbed the camera beside him and pressed the shutter button towards Zhu Yaolin.
"I don't want it, I don't want it." Zhu Yaolin cried out coquettishly. Before she finished speaking, Michael Smith quickly pressed the shutter with a "click". In this way, a close-up photo of Zhu Yaolin with a pouty mouth and a frown was born. At this moment, she stood between the peaks, and her slightly awkward but unique posture was perfectly captured.
Seeing herself being filmed like this, Zhu Yaolin was so angry that she stamped her feet, raised her hand as if to hit Michael Smith, and shouted angrily: "Michael Smith?"
"Okay, okay, okay, my lady. I was wrong, calm down, we are standing on the edge of a cliff now!" As he spoke, he carefully moved a few steps to the side, fearing that he would accidentally provoke Zhu Yaolin to do something dangerous in impulse.
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