Yunfu White-Water Rafting: Standing Side by Side and Cheering Amidst the Waves
When we arrived at Yunfu Rafting Scenic Area, the early-morning sun had just pierced through the clouds, casting light on the winding river. The glistening water seemed to extend a warm invitation to us. Everyone put on life jackets, held paddles, and got into rubber rafts in pairs, their faces brimming with eager excitement. At the staff's command, the rafts surged forward along the turbulent current. The sudden splash of water soaked our clothes, sending a cool sensation straight to our hearts and igniting everyone's enthusiasm.
The river course alternated between gentle stretches and steep rapids. In the calm sections, we leisurely splashed water at each other with paddles, engaging in a "water battle." Whether it was long-time colleagues or new hires, everyone set aside their workday formality, letting the water droplets pass joy between one another. The steep parts tested the cooperation between raft partners: "Paddle harder on the left!" "Hold tight to the handrail!" Reminders echoed through the valley. When the rafts successfully surged through the dangerous shoals, everyone cheered in unison. The sense of accomplishment from overcoming challenges together quietly deepened the team's rapport. One colleague, whose hair was accidentally drenched by waves, wiped their face with a smile and said, "This is exactly what summer should feel like!" Others took the initiative to push stranded rafts nearby during the trip — small gestures that made the team spirit of "mutual assistance" even more prominent amid the waves.
Jiangmen's 33rd Market: Leisurely Wandering and Resonance in the Old Street
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If Yunfu's rafting was a release of passion, then Jiangmen's 33rd Market was a moment of spiritual calm. Early the next morning, we drove to this century-old street. The bluestone paths meandered forward, the arcade buildings stood in neat disorder, and the weathered walls were etched with traces of time — it felt like stepping into a bygone era in an instant.
Everyone scattered in small groups. Some were drawn to the antique shops along the street, pausing at grocery stores filled with vintage items to pick up yellowed postcards and discuss the patterns on them. Others strolled along the arcade corridors, watching sunlight filter through carved window lattices to cast dappled light, listening to local residents chat in warm Cantonese, and soaking in the slow-paced atmosphere here. The company also arranged a small "Old Street Food Hunt" task, asking everyone to find specific time-honored snacks — such as crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside egg waffles and sweet, glutinous rice puddings. During the hunt, we shared our discoveries: "I saw a fish ball shop up ahead with a huge line!" "The tangerine peel red bean soup at this dessert shop is so authentic!" What we shared was not just food, but the beauty we saw through each other's eyes.
In the afternoon of the second day, we set off on our return journey. The scenery outside the car window gradually faded, but the waves of Yunfu, the lively vibe of the 33rd Market, and the laughter and smiles of colleagues were deeply etched in everyone's hearts. This August team-building trip was more than just a journey — it was a gathering of team strength. It let us see a more vibrant side of each other beyond busy work, and made us believe that no matter what challenges we face in the future, as long as we move forward side by side like we did during the rafting, and collaborate wholeheartedly like we did while wandering the old street, we will surely create more wonderful achievements.