The next day, after having breakfast at the hotel, Miao Tianxiang's driver came to pick them up. Miao Tianxiang's villa was also located in Mid-Levels and was one of the famous luxury residences in Hong Kong.
After getting off the bus, Ye Qingqing deliberately slowed down to appreciate the beauty of the garden. In Hong Kong, where land is incredibly valuable, having a garden comparable to those in Suzhou is a sign of extraordinary wealth.
"My garden is pretty good, isn't it? It was designed by Mr. Du. I begged him for five years before he finally agreed to design it for me," Miao Tianxiang said proudly.
The Mr. Du she was referring to was Du Kaiming (a fictional name), a world-renowned architect and the first Chinese designer to achieve international acclaim. His works are found all over the world, and many have become classics in textbooks.
To have Mr. Du personally design your private residence is an incredible honor; I bet Miao Tianxiang is the first person to have done so!
"It's so beautiful, you could practically sell tickets for an exhibition here!" Ye Qingqing exclaimed.
She wasn't exaggerating at all. The plants and trees looked ordinary, similar to those in a regular park, and the streams and bridges weren't anything special either. But when combined, they were exceptionally beautiful, making people linger and reluctant to leave.
It shares a similar aesthetic with the gardens of Suzhou and is definitely worth the money to appreciate.
Miao Tianxiang laughed heartily, "I can't bear to let outsiders see this, no matter how much money it costs."
Ye Qingqing was joking, of course. Miao Tianxiang had more money than she could spend in ten lifetimes. How could she possibly exhibit her precious house for a little ticket money?
However, such a beautiful house must cost a fortune to maintain. Even if it were given to them for free, ordinary people would not be able to afford the high maintenance fees. I once saw a news report about an ordinary person in England who inherited a castle, but he gave it up.
First, they can't afford the inheritance tax, and second, they can't afford the high annual maintenance and protection costs, so they might as well just give up.
"Would you like to stay at my place?" Miao Tianxiang asked enticingly.
Ye Qingqing was really tempted. Such a beautiful place must be very comfortable to live in, but she still shook her head. "I'll stay here another time if I have the chance. I just rejected Yingzi. If I stay here, Yingzi will definitely make a fuss with me."
Miao Tianxiang didn't press the issue, and said with a smile, "You can come and stay anytime you like, even when I'm not here."
She travels all over the world, spending at most two or three months in Hong Kong a year. Her house is usually empty, but she has servants to manage it.
Ye Xunmei was also there, but Ye Qingqing ignored him, her expression indifferent. Lu Mo nodded at him.
The dinner was held in the lakeside pavilion in the back garden. Although it was winter, the temperature in Hong Kong was not low. The sun was shining brightly, and we could hear the melodious warbling of orioles, smell the refreshing fragrance of flowers, and watch the shimmering waves on the lake. It was incredibly pleasant.
Ye Qingqing finally understood the benefits of being rich. No wonder so many people are desperate to climb the social ladder; it's all for that kind of prestige!
"I specially asked the chef to make Hangzhou cuisine. What do you think of the taste?" Miao Tianxiang ladled fish soup for Ye Qingqing.
Ye Qingqing took a bite and praised, "Very authentic."
Miao Tianxiang was very proud. Her chefs were all poached from big restaurants, so the food was sure to be delicious. With beautiful scenery and fragrant dishes, Ye Qingqing ate quite a lot without realizing it. Miao Tianxiang then asked about the company, and Lu Mo answered her questions one by one. The atmosphere was very harmonious.
"Madam, Ye Susu has come to visit," Miao Tianxiong reported.
Miao Tianxiang frowned, her mood instantly souring. Seeing this, Ye Xunmei quickly said, "I'll go and send her away."
He left in a hurry, but returned soon after, saying, "I won't be coming back again."
Miao Tianxiang forced a smile and said nothing. Ye Xunmei's smile was also forced. The atmosphere between the two was a little strange, but it soon eased up again. Miao Tianxiang mentioned the debutante ball in the spring.
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