"Wow……"
When the scene before them was fully revealed through the car window, Lin Jicheng, as well as Lin Yi and Lin Si who had come with them, all exclaimed in genuine admiration.
Beside towering cliffs and magnificent waterfalls stands a Gothic castle built from massive gray rocks—
Several towering towers, like sharp swords piercing the sky, surround the magnificent and enormous main castle at its center. The front courtyard, middle courtyard, and rear courtyard unfold in sequence, dividing the entire massive castle area in a staggered and orderly manner. Most astonishingly, the side of the castle facing the waterfall uses a large amount of glass curtain walls. The glass, like crystals embedded in ancient rocks, clearly reflects the clouds and sky, allowing people inside the castle to clearly see the beautiful scenery of the waterfall and forest outside. This adds a touch of lightness and modernity to this originally heavy and classical castle.
If the forest Lin Jicheng had just walked through was a fairytale wonderland secluded from the world, then the scenery here is like a mythical temple where elves and dragons dwell, possessing a magnificent, classical, and otherworldly quality!
The car crossed a long arched bridge, spanned a deep pool, and finally stopped by the fountain in the square in front of the castle. Lin Jicheng opened the car door and got out. The air here was fresh, imbued with the essence of the forest, and you could truly feel the mist from the waterfall carried on the wind...
As Lin Jicheng approached the castle, he could see its decorations more clearly—he was standing on a granite-paved forecourt square surrounded by classical marble statues, while the castle's exterior was covered with intricately carved patterns and statues, with huge arched windows embedded in them, creating a breathtaking beauty.
Lin Jicheng looked up at everything, and for some reason, even though it was her first time here, she felt a strange sense of tranquility and familiarity in this foreign land...
At some point, an elderly man in a suit and gold-rimmed glasses appeared at the gate. Upon seeing Lin Jicheng, he very proactively and warmly greeted him.
"Miss Lin, hello. You can call me Mr. Alfred!"
It was actually fluent and clear Chinese!
Lin Jicheng looked at the other person with some shock—
Mr. Alfred was dressed in a well-tailored dark suit, his silver hair was neatly combed, and his bone structure was elegant and profound, making him the most classic English butler!
However, upon closer inspection, Lin Jicheng was surprised to find that his eyes were a deep black, and even the details of his facial features had a touch of oriental flavor—
Could he be of mixed race?
As Lin Jicheng was wondering, Alfred seemed to hear her thoughts and offered an explanation:
"I feel a strong connection with Miss Lin. I also have some Chinese ancestry, so I can speak Chinese too!"
"Hahaha, no wonder!"
Lin Jicheng suddenly felt a bit closer to the other party. Alfred smiled, bowed, and raised his hand, inviting Lin Jicheng and his party into the castle:
"Come, this castle has been waiting for you here for a long time..."
For some reason, Lin Jicheng felt that Alfred's tone was very strange...
When people introduce something, they usually say they have been waiting here for a long time, rather than saying the castle has been waiting here for a long time, right?
Lin Jicheng suddenly remembered the contents described in the large amount of information the system had given her—
"This castle is vast and luxurious. Currently, only an old man named Alfred lives in it."
"This old gentleman is very old and looks like he has lived in this castle his whole life. If he weren't so old, he probably wouldn't be selling this perfect villa."
"However, there are rumors that this old gentleman is not the true owner of this castle, but merely the steward of the family that owns the castle, managing the family's property on behalf of his master..."
"..."
Before Lin Jicheng could even grasp the situation, the castle's massive, five-meter-high double wooden doors were opened, revealing a completely unexpected scene—
A massive dome, several tens of meters high, surrounds a sacred foyer space. Sunlight streams through the stained-glass windows, illuminating a mysterious pattern on the center of the foyer wall—
It was a mythical beast with its head held high and wings outstretched, soaring from the treetops and flying into a nebula. The emblem, circular in shape, was carved in an ancient style onto the central wall of the castle. For some reason, despite being in a foreign land, this totem, with its Chinese elements of auspicious clouds, phoenixes, and stars, gave Lin Jicheng a strange sense of familiarity—
As if noticing that Lin Jicheng was carefully examining the totem, Alfred offered to explain:
"This is the family totem of the castle's owner, so it was specially engraved here."
Lin Jicheng gazed at it for a long time. This mysterious totem seemed to be conveying some kind of message to her, but she couldn't figure it out for the time being.
Alfred continued to enthusiastically guide everyone through every corner of the villa. It must be said, the castle was truly vast; a complete tour would take at least half a day.
In addition to the usual guest rooms, a dining room with a huge long table, and an elegant lounge, this castle also has many unique rooms—
For example, the west tower's roof is a single, completely openable pane of glass, which, combined with a private telescope, transforms it into a nighttime stargazing observatory. To the east of the castle lies a vast private library, its floor-to-ceiling walnut bookcases storing countless precious books, requiring a movable ladder to access them. Along the narrow corridor connecting the east and west wings of the castle, glass display cases line both sides, showcasing priceless works of art, each one invaluable. And atop the main tower is the castle's master bedroom—besides the usual classical interior design, this bedroom boasts a 360-degree floor-to-ceiling glass wall, offering a clear view of the distant waterfall and forest scenery…
As Lin Jicheng walked, he felt dizzy and disoriented...
This castle is so big and so rich that I can't take it all in with just my eyes!
Standing atop the castle tower, Lin Jicheng gazed into the distance and discovered an excellent view. The sound of rushing water came from the waterfall, and mist swirled in the distant forest, seemingly indicating several mysterious lakes where countless birds and wild animals lived in peace and contentment.
"Speaking of which, you should have seen some basic information about this castle, right?"
Alfred also climbed to the top of the castle and stood behind Lin Jicheng:
"If you are interested in buying, I can tell you in advance that this castle and the more than 6,000 hectares of forest outside are sold together as a package, not separately!"
"In addition, the castle contains many century-old art collections, which are also being sold along with the castle!"
"That's exactly what I wanted!"
Lin Jicheng smiled gently:
"So, Mr. Alfred, what's your ideal price?"
"Ten billion, RMB!"
Alfred made a decisive offer!
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