After passing another checkpoint, we finally reached the top of the mountain. No wonder we had to change cars just now.
Only then did Ruan Qingshan realize that his previous knowledge was still a bit too shallow.
This is not a villa, it's a castle manor!
In fact, this place is still quite some distance away from the top of the mountain. After all, there is not such a large suitable place on the top of the mountain.
The two cars stopped at the gate of the manor. The steps were already filled with staff standing on both sides. Leading the way was a middle-aged man with blond hair and blue eyes. After being introduced by the teacher, Ruan Qingshan knew that this was the manor's butler, Chris.
Walking through the gate, you will be greeted by a wide square. Ruan Qingshan can see artificial fountains and green plants trimmed into various shapes.
After entering, you have to change to another sightseeing bus, go around the square, and pass through several rockery before you can see the building behind.
It was not like the modern villa that Ruan Qingshan had imagined before, but a new Chinese-style courtyard house that was a bit similar to his teacher's courtyard in Beijing.
Later, Ruan Qingshan realized that except for the teacher and his wife's special car, everyone else had to change cars at least twice to go up the mountain.
Moreover, there is not only one courtyard in this area, but five courtyards built around the central circular square. They are all hidden among the green plants and rocks and built against the mountain. The terrain and style of each courtyard are different.
Just like in Beijing, the courtyard where one lives can be changed at any time according to the owner's mood and weather conditions.
There are hundreds of staff members working on the entire mountain, and what he can see is just the tip of the iceberg.
The life of rich people is so simple and unpretentious.
In fact, it would be simpler to arrange for someone in the manor to go to the airport to pick him up directly. However, since the apprentice has such a kind heart, Xu Manman can't let it go to waste, right?
After this mountain was completed, Xu Manman actually didn't come here many times. All the things here were handled by Jin Zichu. The first time she came here, the scene was even bigger than this. Today it was much more low-key.
Although the climate here in the Special Administrative Region is humid, the temperature is suitable in winter. She originally thought that after her father retired, she would bring the old couple here to live with her in their old age.
But her mother was in an unstable state, and it was inevitable that she would get angry again. The last time her mother said that to her, although it was said impulsively in anger, Xu Manman now thought about it and wondered if her mother was subconsciously disliking her for being too greedy? Was she being a bit anti-rich?
In fact, Xu Manman seemed to have come to terms with it since the last time, but in fact she was stuck in a dead end. Jin Zichu watched from the side and did not try to comfort her. She just wished that she would be the only one left by her host's side.
So for Xu Manman now, being away from home can actually give her a break. This is one of the reasons why she readily accepted Ruan Qingshan's invitation to come to the Special Administrative Region.
As noon approached, Chris came forward and asked, "Sir, Madam, it's almost time. Should we prepare lunch?"
Although he has a pure white face, Chris's Chinese pronunciation is very authentic.
Xu Manman nodded, took the menu handed to her by the maid, checked a few dishes she wanted to eat, and then handed the list to her apprentice, "Order whatever you want."
Ruan Qingshan took the menu and was shocked. The dishes on this list were richer than those in restaurants outside. Is this a home or a restaurant?
He whispered to the teacher, "Can I order anything?"
"Well, it seems that everything has been prepared in advance. What we order will be served, and the rest are their extra dishes."
Ruan Qingshan gasped. The only people who owned this mountain were his teacher and his wife. Even if they were big eaters, how much could they possibly eat? Had the rest been given to the staff as extra meals? Such a good meal, compared to what he usually ate, made him want to quit his job and follow his teacher around to do odd jobs.
Based on the principle that eating more expensive food can help the teacher make back his money, Ruan Qingshan waved his hand and ordered a lot of dishes that looked expensive and hard.
Chris took back the menu with an unchanged expression and calmly turned to the kitchen to prepare the meal.
After everyone around him left, Ruan Qingshan finally asked what was on his mind, "Teacher, did you specially find this housekeeper from abroad?"
"Yes, Chris graduated from the Eagle Country International Butler Academy. He's fluent in five languages and is proficient in everything from housework to etiquette. As for his annual salary, well... it's a secret. All you need to know is that it's many times more than yours."
Ruan Qingshan blinked. Is being a housekeeper so promising in terms of making money these days?
The food was served very quickly and within a few minutes, the table was filled with the dishes they ordered.
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