Chapter 707

Wang Yan returned the phone to Xu Hongdou and said: "It's indeed not bad. If it wasn't, we wouldn't have come, would we?"

"That's right. Nowadays, people love to share travel experiences. It's hard for a place to become popular just by saying how good it is, but if you say how bad a place is, it's really hard not to become popular even if you want to."

Xie Xiaochun reached out her hand and smiled: "I am Xie Xiaochun. Nice to meet you."

The two shook hands with her separately, and Xie Xiaochun asked curiously: "Are you two together?"

Xu Hongdou shook her head and said: "No, we just happened to meet in Dali, and I only found out we both booked the Wind Courtyard after I hitched a ride in his car."

Seeing Xie Xiaochun looking at him with a smile, Wang Yan laughed: "The love of beauty is common to all, right? Didn't scientists conduct experiments saying that men can live four or five years longer if they look at beautiful women for ten minutes every day? I'm just doing proper health maintenance."

Is Xu Hongdou really that peerless? Definitely not. Her figure isn't top-tier, and in terms of looks, there's always someone better. She is indeed beautiful, but it doesn't reach the point where people can't move their feet. Although this Xu Hongdou is in her natural state at thirty-two and well-maintained, she still hasn't reached the point of being truly breathtaking.

It's just that when Wang Yan was twelve, thirteen, or fourteen, he saw an image in white, ethereal and fairy-like, which was truly unforgettable. People's memories always have an extra layer of filter, which makes Xu Hongdou look very different. After all, what man of similar age hasn't had a dream of being a Long Qishi? Of course, not everyone thinks this way, and Zhao Linger is also a favorite that some people are unwilling to desecrate.

In summary, the beautiful impression Xu Hongdou left was too deep, so that a person who wasn't that outstanding had a halo in the eyes of some people.

Xu Hongdou rolled her eyes: "Don't listen to his nonsense. He's a photographer who wants to drag me to be a free model."

"That's still because you're beautiful." Xie Xiaochun laughed: "Alright, let's not talk here. Cars can't get in, so you'll have to suffer and walk a bit."

"I was too busy taking pictures. Wait a moment, let me get my luggage."

Wang Yan acted decisively, first opening the rear door to pack the computer, camera, lenses, and other things into a large backpack, then opening the trunk to take out Xu Hongdou's suitcase and his own, then locked the car and stood there with a suitcase in each hand.

Xu Hongdou felt a bit embarrassed: "Should I take it myself?"

"There's still a distance to go. Should I help you carry the bag?" This was Xie Xiaochun, after all, she was a homestay owner and should take care of customers.

Wang Yan shook his head and smiled, stretching his arms lightly like a bird: "It's okay, my body is still fine. Let's go."

"Thank you for your hard work." Xu Hongdou gave a thumbs up, meaning to praise Wang Yan's strong body, after all, she knew best how heavy that suitcase was.

Xie Xiaochun smiled: "Then let's go." After saying that, she turned around and led the way in front, introducing the nearby buildings along the way. When they met acquaintances, she greeted them warmly, saying that Wang Yan and Xu Hongdou were new tenants of the courtyard, which made them familiar faces. After all, the Wind Courtyard is rented for three months at a time, and personnel turnover isn't high, so doing favors can also earn some money.

The distance from the village entrance to the Wind Courtyard is indeed not short. Along the way, Xie Xiaochun introduced them and chatted happily. After ten minutes of walking, they had a general understanding of Wang Yan and Xu Hongdou's situation, and she didn't forget to pass by the Wind Restaurant she operated, which is the coffee shop that also sells simple food, not forgetting to pull business.

Xu Hongdou took her phone and took pictures, finding everything fresh.

Although she didn't know exactly when Xu Hongdou would arrive, obviously, because Wang Yan took her around the Erhai Lake and drove directly to the village entrance, she didn't meet Xie Zhiyuan, the younger brother of the male lead Xie Zhiyao, who had pooped his pants in school and ran to his hometown in shame, chasing Xie Zhiyao's horse and bumping into Xu Hongdou, breaking her phone. Thus, the initial contact between Xu Hongdou and Xie Zhiyao was broken.

Although there will still be intersections in the future, the accumulation of small things is enough to break a marriage. This is Wang Yan's idea without any cover. If she didn't come, that's fine, but since she's here, there's no reason for Wang Mouren not to be a Long Qishi.

People always have some dirty and dark little thoughts. Expressed on men, it's nothing more than waking up to hold the power of the world and getting drunk on the knees of beauties. Obviously, the matter of holding the power of the world is something most people can't even dream of clearly. That is ignorance of the power system, just like an old farmer saying the emperor uses a golden hoe to farm, so most of the time, only that little bit is left. If there wasn't this point, perhaps many novels like this one would have lost their existence...

Speaking of which, this Xie Zhiyao seems to be a saint. He gave up his job in the investment bank in Beijing and a bright future to return home to revitalize the countryside. Inside and outside the village, he is there whenever there is something, taking over various businesses in the village that are in a mess, and there are also misunderstandings and rumors from many people in the village, which he laughs off, and even considers and plans for them from their perspective.

However, it is reasonable. After all, such people always exist, and TV shows, movies, etc., are art higher than life. It is inevitable that there is such a saint in the non-existent but combined beautiful scenery of Yunmiao Village. And this drama also fits the general environment of rural revitalization, as well as the current situation of the new generation of party members like college student village officials running around the township to contribute, and the current situation of young people who cannot bear the high pressure of society and want to let go of themselves and seek another life. Overall, it's not bad.

Not to mention movies and TV shows, any person or thing, as long as you want to find faults, there is always a pile. So although this drama is light and has no strong conflict, it is still okay. Compared to those company executives, small broken workers living in huge houses, talking about men, various luxury goods, various green teas, it is much better.

Looking at Xu Hongdou, who was happily taking pictures with her phone, Wang Yan, who was falling behind and carrying the suitcase, laughed and looked at the environment here leisurely.

The stone-paved path, occasionally with moss on a few slabs, the antique white-walled and blue-tiled wooden buildings, some families use stone-piled walls and steps, various irregular shapes are built into a square and flat whole. This stone wall, which is not special, and the surrounding environment, compared to other places where he has lived for a long time, look different. Although his hometown also has this kind of stone wall, he still feels that the wall here is different. This is a kind of subconscious freshness.

Occasionally, there are elderly women wearing headscarves wrapped in embroidered cloth, wearing light blue tops, black velvet collars, silver ornaments hanging at the right lining, embroidered short aprons around their waists, wearing wide pants, and wearing embroidered shoes. They all wear various bracelets, some jade, some silver, etc. Undoubtedly, this is the costume of the Bai people, because the full name of Dali is "Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture".

Just chatting and laughing all the way, turning a few corners, walking a few roads, Xie Xiaochun finally stopped in front of a house. She pointed to the plaque with "Wind Courtyard" written on the door frame: "Here we are, this is the Wind Courtyard, come in."

Wang Yan and Xu Hongdou followed in. Apart from the furnishings in the courtyard that felt a bit like it, on a platform piled with chaotic stones, under a large parasol, a middle-aged man with a round face, long hair, a 108-bead bodhi hanging around his neck, and wearing loose practice clothes, was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed and meditating.

"This is..." Seeing this situation, Xu Hongdou was a bit confused and looked at Xie Xiaochun with some incomprehension.

"Ah, him? He is a tenant in Room 2, called Ma Qiushan, everyone calls him Ma Ye. On weekdays, he likes to meditate, practice Baduanjin, etc. He is meditating now, so he is immersed in his own world, and he can't feel anything we say."

Xu Hongdou raised her eyebrows, opened her mouth slightly, and nodded: "Understood, understood."

During the conversation, she didn't forget to look at Wang Yan. This is because only the two of them are outsiders and will be in another strange environment, so they have a natural intimacy with people who are still familiar. That's why she exchanged glances with Wang Yan, expressing her incomprehension of Ma Qiushan's behavior, as well as a meaning of watching the fun and sharing with others.

Wang Yan also looked at her with a smile, and even raised his right eyebrow, both understood.

This Ma Qiushan used to do business in Beijing and had pulled investment from the investment bank where Xie Zhiyao worked. Although it didn't succeed, he formed a friendship with Xie Zhiyao. Later, the business failed and he went bankrupt, his heart was cold, and he ran here to heal his wounds. Although he is a bit problematic and a bit pretentious now, it's just like that, there is no big problem.

"Let's go, I'll take you to your rooms." Xie Xiaochun of course also saw the two exchanging glances, and led the way up the steps with a smile, saying: "This courtyard looks quite big, right? In fact, this place is not a homestead, but three pieces. Two years ago, we rented this place, renovated it, and made such a short-term homestay courtyard."

"In total, let's see how it is."

Wang Yan followed the two into the house. As a homestay, it was naturally cleaned up. In terms of decoration, there were some small tricks, with some regional characteristics, creating a light luxury feeling, which looked quite good.

"Here are all the express deliveries you sent before. I helped you pull them over from the collection point. Check them later. If there is any problem, find me at any time."

This must be expressed clearly. Xie Xiaochun helped to get it over with good intentions. If any treasure is bumped or touched, it is also a troublesome thing. She should bear what she should bear, and she must also help solve the problem if she doesn't bear it.

Seeing Wang Yan put down Xu Hongdou's suitcase, she said, "Let's go, wait for Brother Yan to put down the luggage, I will introduce our courtyard to you."

"Good."

Xie Xiaochun led the two to Wang Yan's room next door. The layout was about the same as Xu Hongdou's room. Tables, chairs, benches, beds, everything that should be there was complete, the area was not small, and it was quite spacious.

After putting down the luggage, Wang Yan and Xu Hongdou went out with Xie Xiaochun again, walked around the courtyard, and introduced the public toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, clothes drying areas, etc.

In fact, the problem of toilets and bathrooms is also the reason why the room price here is not so expensive. However, the toilets and bathrooms here are still quite large, and the toilets and bathrooms are also divided into men and women, all squatting toilets, the space is not small, and it is also cleaned very cleanly. It avoids some messy problems to the greatest extent, such as someone disliking it and not adapting, someone installing cameras, etc., and the consideration is relatively thoughtful.

It also saves costs to the greatest extent. After all, building a men's and women's partitioned toilet and bathroom is much more cost-effective than having a separate bathroom for all six rooms. And the passenger flow here is far from the Erhai Lake area outside. If the room price is set too low, it earns slowly, and if it is set too high, no one comes. Comprehensive consideration is reasonable and cost-effective.

After the introduction, Xie Xiaochun still had work to do in the store. There is only one coffee shop in the village. There are few tourists, but there are always some who wander over occasionally. The business is not said to be very good, but it is not bad.

This store was also taken over by Xie Zhiyao. The previous coffee shop was also going to be yellow. In addition, there are embroidery, tie-dye, horse farms, etc., all of which are in such a situation. The Wind Courtyard and the Wind Restaurant are done in partnership with Xie Xiaochun. It is also a considerable industry...

Seeing Xie Xiaochun leave, Xu Hongdou said: "Big photographer, it's almost noon, how about I treat you to lunch in a while? Thank you for bringing me here and turning around Erhai Lake."

"We are all people in the rivers and lakes, don't stick to small details, don't be so polite, it's decided so happily. Just now I saw a store, and it was written with something like water-based flower soup..."

Before he finished speaking, Xu Hongdou clapped her hands and took the words: "I thought of it together, I just want to go to their house to taste it. Let's go back to the room to pack up, and then set off after finishing."

"Good." Wang Yan nodded with a smile.

How can there be so many coincidences, but he already knew it.

This Xu Hongdou came here to travel because her good friend Chen Nanxing, who grew up playing together, died of pancreatic cancer. She was stimulated, and after hearing Chen Nanxing's last words, she had the idea of resigning and relaxing. Because when Chen Nanxing was alive, she always thought about coming to Dali to play, so she came to see the scenery that Chen Nanxing had never seen.

Water-based flower soup is what Chen Nanxing accidentally mentioned to Xu Hongdou before, and she kept it in her heart. After passing by and seeing such a name, of course, she wanted to see how it was water-based and flower-like.

In the whole drama, the line Wang Yan likes most is what Chen Nanxing said, "This wind is really coming from all directions, blowing randomly"...

Returning to the room, Wang Yan opened the window to ventilate, laid out the new bedding that Xie Xiaochun was asked to buy in advance, opened the suitcase, took out the clothes and shoes and put them away, and put away the computer and camera lenses, found the sachet to drive away mosquitoes and flies and hung it on the head of the bed, which was finished.

These things of his are of course arranged by the living father. As for his background and the experience of traveling for seven years, they are all out of nothing. In fact, when he came over, he was just sitting in the driver's cab of the Raptor waiting for the red light, and what he saw was Xu Hongdou standing on the side of the road...

He didn't have many things, and he packed up quickly. Xu Hongdou's room was full of big bags and small bags, and there was a very heavy large suitcase, which was obviously not something that could be solved in a moment.

So, he boredly searched for cameras and lenses to prepare, put on the title of photographer, and the living father also equipped with full equipment, so it would be unreasonable not to go out and take pictures.

Fiddled with the computer for a while, and saw that it was 11:30, estimating that Xu Hongdou had almost packed up, he carried the camera with the lens added around his neck, took another sachet to drive away mosquitoes and flies, and walked towards the next door.

He didn't lock the door, just matched it. There are several monitors in this courtyard, many angles. Opening a business and entrusting everything to people's morality and quality is obviously stupid. If it is really so harmonious, at least half of the messy news in the country will not be there.

Xu Hongdou didn't close the door, just stood in the room with her hands on her hips in a daze. That was enjoying the results of a hard work, and also thinking about whether there was any omission, and perhaps also missing her friend.

Wang Yan leaned on the door frame and watched Xu Hongdou's back in a daze quietly.

After a while, perhaps noticing the gaze behind her, Xu Hongdou finally came back to her senses, opened her eyes wide and looked at Wang Yan who was smiling: "How long have you been here?"

"Five." Wang Yan threw the sachet he was spinning in his hand over, "Here, for you."

Xu Hongdou hurriedly caught it, looked at the sachet that was still considered exquisite, and smelled it at the tip of her nose, asking incomprehensibly: "Why give me this?"

"The environment here is good, there are many flowers and trees, and there are naturally many mosquitoes and insects. This is a sachet I prepared. The taste is fresh and natural and not pungent, and it is harmless to the body, and it can also drive away mosquitoes and flies."

"I haven't thought about the problem you mentioned, thank you." Xu Hongdou lifted the red rope on the sachet and let it hang in the air, "Do you still understand this? Is it really useful? Should we go buy some insecticide and spray it?"

"I have traveled all over the country, been to the jungle, and reached the wilderness. Although the tent on my car is not often used, I occasionally go camping in a good place when I am in the mood. If it is not useful, would I give it to you? Don't worry, this was taught to me by a big brother a few years ago, and I have relied on it for so many years. Is it useful? You will know tonight. If it is not useful, I will pack your meals for a week."

"Then it's decided." Xu Hongdou smiled, hung the sachet on the head of the bed, picked up her small bag, also picked up a camera and carried it around her neck, walked out and locked the door, "I walked so far with the suitcase, I guess I was hungry long ago? Go, let's go eat, and see that water-based flower soup."

Wang Yan nodded with a smile, followed Xu Hongdou down the steps, passed Ma Qiushan who was still meditating, and went out talking and laughing...