Chapter 103 Nature

It's a bit cold in the mountains.

When they got off the bus, Xie Yanning took out a thick coat that he had specially prepared in advance and gave it to Su Wanwan to change into.

"Just this short stretch of road." Su Wanwan thought it was a bit of an exaggeration.

"I'm afraid if I catch a cold, I won't get a good price."

The place where they stopped was built in a rather antique style, reminiscent of the misty pavilions and towers of old Jiangnan.

Two glazed tile lanterns stand in front of the door, reflecting off the blue-gray white walls.

A vermilion-lacquered wooden door with a copper door knocker.

Su Wanwan felt as if she had traveled through time, as if she were in ancient Jiangnan.

It's unimaginable how much financial and human resources it would take to build a house like this in the mountains.

Xie Yanning took a suitcase from the back of the car, pulled the person along, and was about to knock on the door when it was already open.

Behind the door stood a man with a goatee, his hair tied in a Taoist bun, and wearing a loose Taoist robe. However, his face was as handsome as jade, and he did resemble a rather dashing Taoist.

Upon seeing them, a smile spread across her face: "This must be Miss Su?"

"Hello."

Xie Yanning said, "This is Yan Chuan, the owner of this guesthouse. Of course, you can call him Qingyang Jushi."

"..." That's good, it even has a Taoist name.

“Yes, Su Xiaozu can call me by my Taoist name, Qingyang Jushi.” Yan Chuan said seriously, “Please come in with me, both of you.”

Yan Chuan led them inside.

Inside, it's a scene reminiscent of a Jiangnan garden.

Under the rustic lighting, one can see a variety of features, including small bridges, flowing water, and artificial hills.

Following the bluestone steps, you will find the completed courtyard at the turn.

"Dinner is ready. You can tidy up and come down," Yan Chuan said.

Each room has its own courtyard, and each household is separated by a wall to ensure privacy and soundproofing.

And it also has its own name.

The place where they live is called Yixin Garden.

The exterior is antique and elegant, while the interior is in a modern Chinese style, maintaining a unified style without sacrificing modern convenience.

The curtains in the room were not drawn, and Su Wanwan realized that the lake she had seen on the way was right outside.

She pushed open the sliding door to the balcony, and a gust of cold wind blew in.

The lake surface was still bathed in the cool moonlight, swaying gently with the ripples.

Xie Yanning put her things away, walked over and said, "Let's go downstairs to eat first."

Su Wanwan comes from a family of businessmen. Although she rarely gets involved in the family business, she always knows that opening a bed and breakfast like this will result in nine out of ten losses.

"Was he just having fun?" she asked the crucial question.

Xie Yanning smiled and said, "Well... he was probably heartbroken and wanted to escape from the world, but he also loves being around people, so he simply turned it into a guesthouse to cater to some friends."

"..."

The rich always find such refreshing and unconventional ways to escape the world.

Su Wanwan almost forgot that she was also a rich person.

The two went down to the restaurant.

At this time, there were only the two of them as guests, with the owner accompanying them.

Located by a lake, Yan Chuan and the chefs spent most of their time researching how to cook fish.

The staff at the guesthouse served the dishes.

A whole fish feast.

It can be fried, braised, or stewed.

It's almost as diverse as her family's restaurant.

"Please try it." Yan Chuan pointed to one of the dishes and said, "This is something I've recently come up with. Please give me your feedback."

"Give it a try." Xie Yanning handed it to her: "He likes to study this when he has nothing else to do."

"Xie Yanning, can you give me some face in front of the beautiful women? You're making it sound like I'm neglecting my duties. I'm very busy too." Yan Chuan casually stroked his beard.

"Oh, really?" Xie Yanning's reply lacked sincerity.

It's clear they have a good relationship.

Su Wanwan smiled and tried it.

It tastes great.

This dish is actually made in the style of Cantonese cuisine, preserving the original flavor while also incorporating some characteristics from other regions.

"Very good," Su Wanwan said with a smile.

"I told you it would succeed." Yan Chuan was very happy to receive affirmation.

Seeing Xie Yanning serve food to Su Wanwan again, Yan Chuan felt a pang of jealousy.

Who would have thought that Xie Yanning would one day descend to the mortal realm to serve people meals?

"Now I finally understand why they always call you a dog. You really are a dog." He's putting on quite a show.

"Why?" Su Wanwan asked. She always heard his friends say he was a dog, but Su Wanwan didn't think so. Wasn't Xie Yanning quite upright and honorable?

Xie Yanning looked at Yan Chuan with a smile.

"Heh." Yan Chuan snorted coldly, seeing at a glance that Su Wanwan had no idea what Xie Yanning was really like.

Xie Yanning has a sharp tongue and can be quite ruthless when she criticizes people. Sometimes she says she's being polite to people she doesn't know well, but actually she just feels they're not on the same wavelength and can't be bothered to pay attention.

When I was studying in the United States, I did a lot of things besides gambling, drugs, and prostitution. I even fought in underground boxing matches, and I was really ruthless.

Of course, no one knew any of this except for a few of his closest friends.

"That means he's as reliable and loyal as a big dog." Yan Chuan, succumbing to the oppressive power, uttered words against his will.

"..." Su Wanwan couldn't help but glance at Xie Yanning.

They tried to find even a hint of dog-like features in his face.

"Eat your food properly and don't listen to his nonsense. Listening to too much of it will cause indigestion," Xie Yanning said with a hint of helplessness.

Su Wanwan: "..." Although I may not be as smart as you, please don't treat me like an idiot, thank you.

She had a gut feeling that Xie Yanning might not be showing his true nature in front of her.

“But I like to hear it,” Su Wanwan said with a smile. “Is there something I can’t hear about? Like how many women you’ve been with in America?”

"Hahahaha..." Yan Chuan laughed without any of the restraint of a Taoist, and was very happy to add fuel to the fire: "Xie Gou is indeed quite handsome by both Eastern and Western standards of beauty. Plus, his height is not inferior to those foreigners. When he first arrived, many women wanted to have a one-night stand with him. However—" Yan Chuan shook his head: "This guy is not very bright and has not been fooling around."

Yan Chuan, though a close friend, didn't go too far, and even under Xie Yanning's very calm gaze, he spoke up for him.

Xie Yanning once beat a black man to the ground with a very calm look in his eyes.

He feared that if Miss Su got angry, Xie Yanning's fist might land on him.

"Professor Xie is quite enlightened."

Su Wanwan wanted to continue asking questions, but Xie Yanning insisted on taking her back to her room to rest because it was too late.

"Why won't you let him talk?" Su Wanwan asked, pulling his hand.

“If you want to know, just ask me,” Xie Yanning said.

Su Wanwan gave him a scrutinizing look.

"Professor Xie is definitely hiding some secret."

"I'm all yours, what are you hiding? Okay, let's talk about it tomorrow, aren't you tired?" Xie Yanning asked.

"I'm not tired anymore, I slept all afternoon, didn't I?" I'm not tired now.

Back in her room, Xie Yanning tidied up her luggage.

Su Wanwan wanted to help, but felt that she might only make things worse.

He packed all the luggage, even her underwear. Watching him handle her underwear, Su Wanwan felt a little shy: "Or, should I do it?"

"No need, you should rest for a bit, you'll be fine soon."