HCB Chapter 1271 Extraordinary
Chapter 1271 Extraordinary
They did not stay in the city.
We boarded a yacht and headed straight for Sifang Island.
The Fu, Liang, and Xu families had already made contact with Sifang Island. The moment he stepped onto Sifang Island, Old Master Xu touched his chest, his eyes filled with suspicion, and took a deep breath to feel the air.
It has a faint ocean scent and a delicate floral fragrance; it smells wonderful and refreshing.
Old Madam Xu asked softly, "What's wrong?"
Old Master Xu said in a low voice, "What an auspicious place! Let me observe it a bit more!"
Before joining the team, Old Master Xu was an outer sect Taoist priest. He was skilled in feng shui, and after setting foot here, he felt that there was... a very comfortable energy here.
He had only ever felt this kind of energy when he was cultivating in seclusion deep in the mountains. He hadn't been back for so many years that he had almost forgotten it. But now, stepping onto Sifang Island, it brought back memories of his childhood.
Old Master Liang had been observing his old friend. "Old Xu, what's wrong?"
Of course, Grandpa Xu wouldn't tell the truth. He just chuckled and said, "I just think this is a paradise, a wonderful place."
Grandpa Liang chuckled, "I think it's like Penglai Island. It's a bit gloomy today, with a misty atmosphere, which gives it a unique charm."
Old Master Xu was taken aback; he wasn't the only smart person there!
"No wonder Old Fu came here, this place is really nice." Old Master Xu said with a smile, "Come on, we've been traveling for so long, let's go back and rest early."
The arrangements at the retirement home have already been made.
Liu Meilan didn't go to the airport to pick her up; she's waiting at the pier now.
Three cars were already waiting at the outer gate. After the three elderly couples got into the cars, they headed straight for the sanatorium.
After the renovation, the environment inside is more elegant, and the decoration is in the style of the Ming and Qing dynasties and the Song dynasty, which is minimalist.
The windows are bright and clean, and the view outside is quite beautiful, making it both elegant and comfortable.
The interior design in the capital, especially the Chinese style, uses very good materials, but the patterns are very repetitive, giving it a majestic feel.
This decorating style is clearly designed to project an image of power rather than to provide comfort.
It feels like the guest has taken over the role, and the person is secondary.
The furniture here is simple in structure and has very smooth lines. Once you move in, the people are the most important thing; the furniture is secondary.
A few bouquets of flowers are arranged in a serene vase on the table, simple yet beautiful.
Grandpa Fu exclaimed, "This is the kind of environment that's perfect for recuperation!"
Madam Fu nodded in agreement, "When I was researching historical materials, I found that this kind of decoration existed as early as the Song Dynasty. It was very simple and elegant. I didn't expect that after the renovation, this place would be even more comfortable than last year."
Grandpa Fu nodded, "Meilan is so thoughtful! She even changed the tea set here! It blends in perfectly with the surrounding environment!"
Liu Meilan chuckled, "This was designed by experts after I consulted historical materials! I didn't expect it to be so effective! Grandpa and Grandma, if you like it, then all my efforts weren't in vain!"
Old Madam Fu, arm in arm with Liu Meilan, strolled around, saying, "I love it, I love it so much! I love the interior, and I love the side view even more! Under the bamboo shed by the door, brewing tea, enjoying the scenery, and watching the fish are all such delights!"
Compared to Old Master Fu and Old Madam Fu, who had already experienced the environment here last year, the Liang and Xu families were even more shocked.
Grandpa Liang clicked his tongue in praise, "No wonder they're scholars! They always find the perfect place!"
Madam Liang chuckled, "I don't think so. It was arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Fu. Every blade of grass, every brick and tile here embodies a simple harmony between man and nature, and should be the work of Liu Meilan!"
Grandpa Liang touched the furniture here and said, "Compared to this furniture, the elaborate furniture in our house is inferior! Look at this room, it's very bright, and the view outside each window is different."
"Look outside again, it's truly a scene at every turn, each view different. Yet they blend together perfectly. It's remarkable, truly extraordinary!"
Grandpa Liang and Grandma Liang were taking a walk in their small courtyard when they saw the small fish pond with flowing water next to the rockery and squatted down, not wanting to leave.
"My goodness, these are goldfish that you might not be able to buy even if they cost a lot of money! Look, every single one of them is top-quality! The ones my son-in-law gave me last time, I practically treated them like royalty, but they all died one by one! It broke my heart!"
"Look at these fish again. They're kept in a pond without any of that messy equipment, yet they're still lively and swimming happily. Seeing these fish makes me feel like I can live to be 100!"
Madam Liang also liked it very much, "Yes, this is indeed a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery! I used to always feel short of breath and tightness in my chest, but since coming to the island, that feeling has almost disappeared!"
Grandpa Liang also noticed this state and marveled at it.
The Xu family was equally enthusiastic, with the two elderly people wandering around like curious children.
This small courtyard isn't large, but it's full of novelty. There are lotus flowers in the courtyard and fish in the pond, which are the elderly folks' favorite things.
Grandpa Fu glanced at the time. "It's time. Let's go eat!"
Liu Meilan asked, "Aren't we going to eat here? After all, it's still a mile to the other side! Aren't you tired from traveling since this morning?"
Grandpa Fu waved his hand, "Let's eat in the cafeteria, it's more lively with more people! It won't be tiring at all!"
Sure enough, the Liang and Xu families, who lived on the left and right sides respectively, heard Old Master Fu's shout.
Standing on the other side of the fence, Grandpa Liang asked, "Aren't you going to eat at home? Why are you going out to eat?"
Grandpa Fu chuckled, “Eating at home is so boring. If you’re not tired, I’ll take you to the cafeteria. It’s more fun there with lots of people. Of course, if you’re tired, you can call and have it delivered.”
Grandpa Liang refused to admit he was old, saying, "I'm not tired at all. Come on, let's go together."
Grandpa Xu and Grandma Xu also came over, and Liu Meilan led everyone over together.
Many retired cadres who had not yet left this sanatorium had either returned to their hometowns or settled elsewhere. Only those who had no ties to their hometowns remained here.
Although this place used to be clean and tidy, it was nowhere near as tranquil and elegant as it is now.
Liu Meilan paid for all the renovations to make everyone more comfortable. This is one of the reasons why they have always used Liu Zhengtao's services.
Who wouldn't want to retire and still earn the respect of their subordinates and younger generations?
Liu Meilan's approach made everyone more comfortable. What touched them most was that Liu Meilan never troubled them with anything; she simply wanted them to have a comfortable place to live.
Liu Meilan loves Sifang Island, so she invests real money to improve the island's environment and culture.
When they arrived, Grandpa Fu met a few old friends and took the initiative to introduce them to everyone. Then he went to order food, and the staff gave him numbers before delivering the food to him.