Food: Random stalls, customers chase me all over the country

Chapter 576 - Returning from Jiuzhaigou, Don't Look at Water

I visited the Wuhou Temple and found that it is not much different from ordinary temples and ancestral halls. It is magnificent and dignified. It is not difficult to see from the incense here how much Chinese people love Wuhou.

However, the Zhaolie Temple only houses the tomb of Liu Bei, Emperor Zhaolie of the Han Dynasty, while the tomb of Zhuge Liang, Marquis of Wu, is in Hanzhong, Shaanxi.

Next, Wang Fan did not go to visit tourist attractions, but found a quiet and relatively safe place, parked the car and started studying Sichuan cuisine.

It is okay to visit some attractions alone, but it would be a pity to visit some attractions alone, especially Jiuzhaigou, which is considered to be the top attraction in China. If you are used to traveling with someone, you will always feel empty when you go alone.

It just so happens that it’s close to National Day now, and Zhuo Qianqian will fly directly to Chengdu in two days, so it won’t be too late to go then.

He also saw the messages from fans online. Since the fans made such strong requests, he must satisfy them.

If he was going to do something, he would do it the best. He didn't want the dishes produced by him to be of the quality of pre-prepared meals.

Although Wang Fan has been running around these days, he has also observed the living conditions and personality traits of the locals.

He always believed that a local cuisine must be closely related to the local culture. Without understanding the local customs and practices, it would be like building a castle in the air without a foundation. It would be impossible to make authentic Sichuan cuisine.

Sichuan people are generous and frank, which is completely different from the roughness of the north and the delicacy of the south. Regardless of gender, age or status, generosity seems to be a deeply rooted personality trait of Sichuan people.

They are sincere and warm but also very sensible, just like the spiciness in Sichuan cuisine, which seems to be fierce but is actually just right. It is like the layer of chili peppers on the dish, which seems to be so spicy that it will kill you, but in fact it only makes you feel the fragrance of the chili peppers, but it is not so spicy that it is difficult to swallow. Instead, it can better stimulate appetite.

They are straightforward and speak as fast as popping beans in oil. They handle things cleanly and efficiently without dragging their feet, just like the straightforward numbness in Sichuan cuisine, and like the hotness that many dishes require, they cannot wait even a moment longer.

They are not only fast, but also meticulous in their speed. Just like most Sichuan dishes may seem simple to prepare, if you don't pay attention to the details, the quality of the dish will be greatly reduced.

People in Sichuan Province have always valued literature over martial arts, so there are many scholars and talented women in Sichuan Province. People in Sichuan Province like to say "harmony brings happiness, harmony brings wealth", and like to smooth things over, making big things small and small things disappear. But don't think that they are all henpecked and soft-hearted. If you really make them angry, they will teach you a lesson like the seven-star pepper.

350 million Sichuan troops left Sichuan, but only 13.7 returned in the end. That was the true spirit of working to death as long as they could not die. The land that nurtured such people, and the dishes that such people like to eat must be piping hot, spicy and fragrant, and the truth lies in the details.

When you are immersed in something, time will pass quickly, and in the blink of an eye it is already National Day.

After picking up Zhuo Qianqian, the two of them headed straight for Jiuzhaigou while the large number of tourists were still on the road.

Jiuzhaigou is known for its six wonders: emerald lakes, cascading waterfalls, colorful forests, snow-capped peaks, Tibetan sentiment, and blue ice. Famous attractions include Shuzheng Lake, Nuorilang Waterfall, Five Flower Lake, Rhino Lake, Five-Colored Pool, and Pearl Beach. This is the one I'm most looking forward to among the attractions in China!

Zhuo Qianqian was as excited as a lark: "Also, the most beautiful months here are October and November. Spring is a paradise for photography enthusiasts, summer is a summer resort, and some scenic spots will be closed in winter. These two months are the most suitable for ordinary tourists like us.

As summer turns to autumn, the leaves turn from green to yellow and then from yellow to red. The clear lake and waterfalls reflect the colorful leaves, creating a beautiful scene that feels like a fairy tale world!

Wang Fan laughed and said, "You speak so clearly and logically that if someone didn't know you, they would think you were the tour guide here."

Zhuo Qianqian snorted and ignored Wang Fan's teasing. Instead, she asked curiously, "Boss, where are you planning to set up your stall next week? Let's make it clear in advance that we must not set up in places like Jiuzhaigou, Daocheng Yading, or the Giant Panda Breeding Base. In a couple of days, I'm afraid there won't even be enough space for tourists to stand in those places."

Wang Fan said, "I haven't decided where to set it up yet. I'll just go with the flow. I didn't plan to set it up in the scenic spots you mentioned. I might even go to Meishan. After all, it's the hometown of Sichuan chefs, and I think I can learn more there."

Jiuzhaigou was very kind and the sun was particularly bright today. The best weather to visit here is sunny or cloudy, which made the two of them look forward to today's trip even more.

It was just 7: when the two arrived at the entrance of the scenic area. There were not many people there. After checking their tickets, they got on the sightseeing bus directly.

Jiuzhaigou is 120 kilometers round trip, which can definitely be said to be a scene at every step, but it is basically impossible to see it all in one day by walking alone. The sightseeing bus will stop at major scenic spots, and tourists can get on and off freely, making it convenient for taking photos and playing.

Ever since he got on the bus and entered the scenic area, Wang Fan felt that the money was well worth it.

There are many 5A-level scenic spots in China, many of which barely reach 5A. However, Wang Fan feels that Jiuzhaigou is 5A because the upper limit is only 5A.

Green mountains, lush waters, cascading waterfalls, etc., all of which are advertised are available here, especially in October which is the flood season here. The scattered lakes and water holes are almost as good as Sailimu Lake.

There is only one Sailimu Lake, but here there are 3 ditches and 144 lakes!

Wang Fan and Zhuo Qianqian got off the car at Rhino Lake. The beautiful scenery before them was so beautiful that even Zhuo Qianqian, who had been accustomed to seeing Sailimu Lake since childhood, couldn't help but be fascinated by it.

The water in front of me was as blue as the sea, without any ripples, and the entire pool looked like a huge blue jelly.

A huge fir tree fell into the water. Through the water surface, you can see all kinds of details on the fir tree very clearly. Fish swim among it, and it looks more lively than Lake Sailimu.

Wang Fan could clearly see the riverbed through the river surface. He originally thought that it should be about two or three meters deep, but he was shocked when he saw the introduction next to it. It was actually 12 meters deep!

Zhuo Qianqian exclaimed, "It truly deserves to be the king of waterscapes. If you haven't seen water since Jiuzhaigou, I feel like other places besides Sayram Lake are just small ditches compared to this one. And this place has more life than Sayram Lake."

Although the scenic spots in Jiuzhaigou are all called this sea or that sea, and the puddles are all called Haizi, this is a real freshwater lake, and the algae and fish in the water are much richer than those in Sailimu Lake.

At this time, the trees on the shore were emerald green, dark green, light yellow, dark yellow, and a hint of red. When reflected on the blue water, the entire water surface looked like a huge palette. The algae and tree stumps at the bottom of the lake reflected brilliant colors under the sunlight, which dazzled Wang Fan and the others.

"5A is definitely not its limit, it should start at at least 8A!"

Zhuo Qianqian murmured.

Wang Fan's photography skills are not professional like most boyfriends. He might be disliked by his girlfriend in other places, but this definitely does not include taking pictures in Jiuzhaigou.

All you have to do is make your girlfriend and the scenery appear in your camera at the same time, then the sun will help you fill in the light, and the scenery behind you will help you compose the picture. You just need to press the shutter to get a top-notch beautiful picture.

And there is no need for any color adjustment or exposure at all, just live shooting, and any picture taken will be absolutely beautiful.

Wang Fan originally thought that Rhino Lake was the best in Jiuzhaigou, but after seeing Wuhua Lake, he knew he was wrong. There are masters here!
Wuhua Lake has many names, such as "the unique beauty of Jiuzhaigou" and "the essence of Jiuzhaigou". No matter which promotional video of Jiuzhaigou is released, it is the absolute center of attention. The lake surface here is really divided into many blocks of color!

Sapphire blue, emerald green, orange, and light red resemble a giant pendant inlaid with countless gems, shimmering with brilliance and elegance. The colorful forests along the lakeside are reflected on the surface, blending with the colors of the lake bottom to create a vibrant world of color.

It is said that a painter's imagination can surpass the real world, but Wang Fan feels that Wuhua Lake will definitely surpass the painter's imagination.

"Wow, boss, look, look at that tree!"

Just as Wang Fan was still immersed in the beautiful scenery, Zhuo Qianqian's excited voice sounded in his ears.

Looking in the direction of her finger, they saw two sleek and black little otters. One of them was holding a fish in its little paw. It was eating the fish while looking at Wang Fan and the others curiously with its big round eyes.

Perhaps because they were used to seeing people, the two little guys were not afraid of Wang Fan and the others at all.

"so cute!"

Zhuo Qianqian was so excited that she jumped up. This was her first time seeing a wild otter.

A little otter rubbed the wet hair on its face with its little paws, then bent its body and swam quickly towards the bottom of the tree trunk like an arrow, and disappeared in a short while.

After the other one took the fish in its paw into its mouth, it jumped down as well, moving gracefully in the clear and transparent water, chasing the small fish that were escaping in all directions.

“I’m so lucky today!”

Seeing the beautiful scenery all over the mountains and the little otters living a very comfortable life, Wang Fan and Zhuo Qianqian felt that this trip was really worth it.

"If I can see wild giant prawns again, this trip to Sichuan will be well worth it."

Wang Fan couldn't help but laugh and said, "Don't ask for too much. Sichuan isn't at the point where everyone has a giant pig."

Zhuo Qianqian chuckled, feeling that she was indeed a bit too greedy: "Let's go to the Big Gun Base tomorrow. I want to see the Flower Bureau."

"Okay, let me see if there's any difference between the big bears at the breeding base and those at other places."

By the time they had finished touring the entire Jiuzhaigou Valley, it was already 6 p.m. Zhuo Qianqian said with some regret, "We're still early. I feel like this place is at its most beautiful in late October or early November, just like the autumn in Xinjiang, with a golden hue interspersed with red leaves. That's what we call a golden autumn."

Wang Fan was speechless: "You already said it's the same as your DJI, what else do you have to regret?"

"Huh? Really? At most, it's about the same as our DJI. What do I have to regret?"

Just as the two were about to leave the scenic area, a man wearing an executive jacket and silver-rimmed glasses walked towards Wang Fan with a smile on his face.

Executive jacket again!

As soon as Wang Fan raised his eyes, he met the man's gaze. From the smile on his face, he knew that the man was definitely coming for him, and he couldn't help but feel a little worried.

These people in executive jackets are all very shrewd people, and it is really difficult to deal with them.

"Mr. Wang, my name is Lv Weixin, and I'm the director here. I'm well-known for the name of the strongest wild gourmet boss. I didn't expect to meet him here by chance."

Lu Weixin walked towards Wang Fan with a smile on his face and stretched out his hand.

I met a ghost! You can tell it's stalking me!
Wang Fan rolled his eyes helplessly and didn't even believe a single punctuation mark in Lu Weixin's words.

As a scenic area manager, it is extremely easy to track someone in the scenic area. The recognition of himself and Zhuo Qianqian is somewhat high, so it is easy to see the two of them.

Wang Fan said helplessly, "Director Lu, you're not looking for me to set up a stall here, are you?"

He really couldn't stand small talk, so he got straight to the point.

Lv Weixin had done a lot of homework on Wang Fan, and knowing that he was a straightforward person, he got straight to the point and said, "If it's possible, that would be great. Your Buddha statue is what we've been longing for."

Pointing at the tourists leaving the scenic area one after another, he said, "With this amount of tourists, you don't need me here anyway, do you?"

Lv Weixin chuckled, "There are definitely some people, but it's still far from our expectations and the threshold here. So if there's a chance, I'd like to ask Boss Wang for help. The conditions are negotiable."

Wang Fan rubbed his brows and felt a headache. "Excuse me, Director Lu, I haven't decided where to set up my stall yet. How about we exchange contact information first? I'll let you know once I've decided?"

Lv Weixin didn't say much. He took out a business card from his jacket pocket and handed it to Wang Fan, saying, "Jing Chuan from Fog City and I are old classmates. He specifically asked me to treat you well. But I know you must have your own plans, so I won't bother you any more. If you encounter any problems, just call me directly."

Wang Fan took the business card, put it away, said goodbye to Lu Weixin, and breathed a sigh of relief after sitting in his RV.

Zhuo Qianqian was grinning from ear to ear: "Boss, you seem to be very popular among these big guys in executive jackets now. I wonder if anyone will come looking for you again in the future?"

Wang Fan was speechless. In his previous life, he had only met the village chief a few times. But after changing his career to become a chef, he met many important figures who were much older than the village chief.

Although these people are easygoing, their inherent characteristics still make him feel a little uncomfortable.

"Do you want to stay here? I think it's nice to set up a stall here. The scenery is more beautiful than a painting, the air is good, and there are a lot of customers."

Wang Fan shook his head: "Let's talk about it later. There are still two days left. There's no rush. Let's play everything we want to play first."

(End of this chapter)