On the second day, the group took a horse-drawn carriage to their destination. It was already noon. The farm was open to the public, and there were already several carriages parked at the door. It seemed that they were not the only ones here to play.
As soon as they entered the door, a servant came to greet them. Knowing that they were here for sightseeing, he asked them if they needed accommodation.
"Stay and keep an eye on the carriage at the door."
"Okay, please come in, sir." He then introduced to them the characteristics of their villa's accommodation. If there are many people coming, they can book a courtyard. The waiter asked them how many rooms in the courtyard they needed.
"Four rooms." In addition to their three families, there were also Zheng Shu and Chen Yanwen's servant Achang.
"Okay, one tael of silver per night, come here, sir." Then he took them to the counter. Wang Yu paid the money and took the key, and the servant took them to the yard.
The guesthouse is behind the manor. To get there, you have to pass a pond. Although it is August, there are still lotus flowers blooming in the pond, as well as some lotus pods. The lotus flowers are surrounded by green lotus leaves, which is picturesque. The August breeze brings with it a hint of lotus fragrance.
"I didn't expect there would be a lotus pond in this village. The scenery is really beautiful."
Upon hearing Chen Yanwen's words, the servant continued, "There are indeed few lotus flowers still in bloom in August. If you are interested, you can go boating to pick lotus pods."
Wang Yu did see a few small boats in the lotus pond. The servant then told him that there was an orange grove where he could go and pick oranges for fifty cents per person. There was a hot spring to the east of the farm where he could soak in it at night. He also said that there was a horse farm to the north where he could go horse racing and archery.
After listening to the introduction, Wang Yu thought, isn’t this just a farm stay? The owner of this farm is really good at doing business.
As they spoke, they went to the guest house they had booked. The servant opened the door and saw a courtyard that was not very big, but it had four rooms and was enough for them to live in. Then they asked the servant to bring some food, as it was already noon and everyone was hungry.
"After dinner, shall we go pick lotus seeds and then visit the orange grove? Or maybe go to the horse ranch tomorrow?"
Everyone agreed with Chen Yanwen's arrangement. After all, since they were already here, they might as well experience it.
Zhuangzi's food tasted good. Cheng Chen particularly enjoyed a sweet dish called Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup. This had never been made in the kitchen back home. Wang Yu said, "I like it. I'll ask the kitchen to make it more often when we get home."
Cheng Chen nodded happily when he heard that.
After dinner, we took a rest and then went to the lotus pond. The sun was still a little hot in the afternoon in August, but it couldn't stop everyone's enthusiasm. We called three small boats and it was much cooler in the lotus pond. The water was very clear and we could see the fish swimming in it. Cheng Chen thought that the fish he had for lunch might have been caught here, and the lotus seeds in the lotus seed soup might have been picked here.
Wang Yu pulled off a lotus pod, peeled the seeds, and handed it to Cheng Chen, saying, "Try it. Is it delicious? We'll buy some more to take back tomorrow."
The fragrance of fresh lotus seeds was refreshing, with a natural sweetness. Cheng Chen nodded and peeled one and handed it to Wang Yu. Wang Yu ate it with his mouth without using his hands. His lips touched Cheng Chen's fingertips, which made Cheng Chen's hand tremble and the tip of his ear turned red.
Wang Yu also realized it. He didn't expect his husband to be so shy, but he also enjoyed being fed by his husband like this.
A few people wandered around in the lotus pond for half an hour and then went ashore. Then they went to the orange grove. The orange grove was just behind the guest room, on a small hill, about twenty acres in size, with orange trees planted there. The oranges of this era all had green skins, unlike the yellow skins that fill the streets today.
They could smell the fragrance of oranges before they even got close. The plump oranges hung from the branches, gleaming brightly in the afternoon sun. The servant leading them said, "You've come at the perfect time. In a little over a month the oranges will all be in season. Feel free to wander around and pick as many as you like. If you need to take any back, just weigh them for me when you come out."
A few people picked a few good ones and peeled them to reveal the yellow flesh. The juice was visibly rich, the flesh was delicate and juicy, a little sour at first but mostly sweet. After eating one, the mouth felt refreshed and pleasant, leaving people with an endless aftertaste.
Wang Yu looked at the orange grove, thinking that in spring the orange blossoms blooming all over the mountain would be a beautiful sight. The few of them ate two or three oranges, walked around inside, picked a few to eat that night, and took them back so they could pick fresh ones tomorrow.
It was still early to go back, so a few of them planned to take a walk outside the village. Apart from the village's industries, the most common things here were farmlands and villages in the distance. The rice fields were lush and green, and the breeze swayed gently, with the smell of green rice in the wind. The sun was already setting, and three or two villagers could be seen passing by on the road, smiling as if they were saying that the rice was growing well this year.
Everyone was immersed in the countryside scenery and didn't notice that the sun had set, casting a large area of fiery clouds in the west. It was not until Wang Yu turned around and saw the orange light shining on Cheng Chen's profile, casting a layer of hazy light on his face that it was so beautiful that it seemed unreal.
"Look, it's a sunset!"
At this time, Chen Yanwen's surprised voice was heard, and Wang Yu turned his head to look to the west. The fiery red clouds in the sky were set against the yellowish sunlight, as if the sky was burning.
"What a nice view!"
"Morning glow doesn't leave your home, but evening glow can travel a thousand miles. Tomorrow will be another beautiful day."
It is indeed beautiful. This dreamy sunset is like a beautiful painting painted by nature.
The group returned to the manor in the sunset. It was completely dark after dinner. After digesting the food, they went to the hot spring room on the east side. The hot spring room was divided into a large hot spring pool and a small hot spring pool. Wang Yu and his friends asked for three small hot spring pools, which were all separate. Although separated, they were not soundproof. At this moment, they could hear the sound of talking coming from next door. It was not Chen Yanwen and his friends, but the people who saw the other carriage at the door in the morning.
The hot spring was steaming. Wang Yu tested the temperature and found it was suitable. Then he went in with Cheng Chen. As soon as he got in, he felt the soreness from walking all afternoon was relieved. He sighed comfortably.
"This hot spring is really good. It will definitely be better in winter." Cheng Chen looked at the pool comfortably with his eyes squinted and spoke.
Wang Yu listened to Cheng Chen's words, swam over and huddled close to him, took his hand, rubbed it, and said, "I'll bring you here to bathe next time."
Cheng Chen hummed softly. Now that they were so close, the temperature of the hot spring made Cheng Chen's cheeks flush. Wang Yu looked at him and felt a little dry in the mouth. He put his arm around his waist and rubbed it through a thin layer of clothes.
"Okay, Achen, can you give it to me?" Wang Yu leaned close to Cheng Chen's ear and said. Cheng Chen blushed and stiffened, not knowing whether it was the heat or what Wang Yu said.
He looked at Wang Yu in disbelief. They were outside, and although it was a cubicle, he could still hear people talking next door. How could this happen here? Cheng Chen was so embarrassed that he couldn't speak.
Wang Yu had already stepped forward to kiss him, and as he did so he said, "Be good, let's be quiet."
Regardless of whether Cheng Chen agreed or not, he tore off Cheng Chen's clothes, and the water in the pool rippled.
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