Divine Doctor from the Start of the Eye Mutation

Chapter 1740 1740: The Lady’s Design

Ling Zhenfei followed Xue Mingtang, and Xue Mingtang said, "The place you were just now was the front courtyard, it's for receiving guests. This is the middle courtyard, which is where I live."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I don't know who designed this yard. Whether it's the front or back courtyard, or the trees planted out front, I really like them all. It's very elegant."

Xue Mingtang laughed and said, "To be honest, everything here was designed by my wife herself. She personally drew the design plans, and even the trees were chosen by her."

Ling Zhenfei was slightly surprised and said, "I never expected your esteemed wife to be such a great designer. I wonder where she is now. Could you bring her out so I can meet this great designer?"

Xue Mingtang said, "My wife is not in good health and is resting in the small building in the back courtyard. She enjoys the quiet, so let's not disturb her."

Ling Zhenfei's heart stirred. Xue Mingtang mentioned that his wife was unwell. If Xue Mingtang doesn't wish to leave this place, perhaps his wife's illness could be a breakthrough.

Ling Zhenfei thought about it but didn't say it out loud.

Instead, he said, "Living a lifetime in a place you designed and built, a place that you love, must be an incredibly enjoyable experience."

Xue Mingtang said, "This house is certainly very well designed, but the hardest part was finding such a location. Brother Ling, come with me. I'll take you to see the back courtyard."

Ling Zhenfei followed Xue Mingtang towards the back courtyard. Passing through a moon gate, the back courtyard unfolded before Ling Zhenfei's eyes.

It was designed in a typical Western garden style. Upon entering, there were even a few banana trees, with large banana leaves glistening with dewdrops.

The Taihu stones were majestic and unusual. To have such a large Taihu stone on a high mountainside was rare indeed, and one couldn't fathom how much manpower and resources were spent.

There was a small pond inside, teeming with countless fish swimming happily.

Adjacent to the small lake was a two-story wooden pavilion, intricately shaped with carved beams and painted rafters, very exquisite.

From the second floor, looking down, one could surely see the entire lake full of swimming fish, which must be quite beautiful.

Ling Zhenfei was very excited; he never expected to find such beautiful architecture in the deep mountains. Surely, Xue Mingtang's wife must be a truly remarkable architectural master.

Ling Zhenfei praised, "In the northern mountains, to find such Jiangnan-style garden architecture is truly surprising."

While speaking, Ling Zhenfei also noticed that the house was incredibly well built. But being near a waterfall, even a slight breeze could blow the mist from the waterfall into the courtyard.

The sound of the waterfall was clearly audible from the back courtyard.

Ling Zhenfei found it peculiar. Normally, with the sound of such a large waterfall, how could one rest well? There must be special measures inside this room; at least the soundproofing must be excellent.

Xue Mingtang said, "My wife is from the Jiangnan water town, so she's always been passionate about Jiangnan architecture, and she especially loves that continuous drizzling weather.

That's why we went through so much trouble to find a place with a waterfall nearby to build this courtyard, especially the back courtyard, where it's drizzling every day."

Ling Zhenfei gave a thumbs up and said, "Truly admirable, admirable. This is an idea not everyone would come up with."

Xue Mingtang then opened the back yard gate, leading Ling Zhenfei to a viewing platform.

Once outside, with no trees to obstruct the view, the sound of the waterfall was even more pronounced.

But the beautiful scene of the waterfall was entirely in view, and it was truly breathtaking.

This platform was perfectly situated in the middle of the waterfall, allowing the entire waterfall and the pond below to be in full view.

Sitting in this pavilion, drinking tea and chatting, was an absolute delight. Ling Zhenfei seemed to finally understand why so many people invited Xue Mingtang, yet Xue Mingtang wouldn't leave the mountains.

With such a Fairy Residence and a loving couple, as long as you have enough money, why would you leave?

For someone with money, living in a place they love is called seclusion. For those without the means, they can't afford such luxury.

Thinking of this, Ling Zhenfei even hesitated himself, wondering whether he should reveal his reasons for coming here.

At this moment, the young man who had opened the door earlier brought them some tea, and they sat on stone benches.

On the table was a chessboard. Xue Mingtang said, "Why don't we play a game?"

By now, it was already three or four in the afternoon, and the sun was dim and weak, not far from setting behind the mountains.

In these deep mountains, it always gets dark much earlier.

"Sure, but I'm not very good at chess. I hope I don't spoil Mr. Xue's enjoyment."

Xue Mingtang said, "In chess, everyone desires a worthy opponent, but where are there so many opponents, right?"

Ling Zhenfei laughed, "Mr. Xue, you truly are a person of character. Let's play two games then."

The two sat across from each other, sipping tea and playing chess.

To speak of Go, Ling Zhenfei was indeed not proficient, and he hadn't played in a long time.

This game requires a broad perspective and mental state.

Even though Ling Zhenfei hadn't played in a long time, after all these years of experience, his perspective, framework, and thinking had all matured significantly, so his chess skills had improved a lot.

Xue Mingtang was genuinely eager, and the two played while talking.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Chen Qian said you were once a significant figure, and meeting you today, your speech and demeanor are indeed extraordinary."

Xue Mingtang said, "That was all in the past. Fame and fortune mean nothing to me now, but many people just don't see that."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Indeed, with a place this wonderful to live in, as long as one has money, who would want to leave?"

Xue Mingtang said, "There was a time I didn't understand. Actually, I'm very grateful to my wife for enabling me to live in seclusion. I didn't realize how thankful I am to her until now."

Ling Zhenfei said, "People say you're an extraordinary talent, giving all this up, isn't that a pity? Many see your actions as escaping."

Xue Mingtang said, "Why care about what others think? Once you see through it, everyone else is just cloud-like."

Ling Zhenfei, from Xue Mingtang's words, sensed his deep contentment with his current situation, making it seem extremely difficult to persuade him to come out of seclusion.

Ling Zhenfei felt slightly anxious, and in his haste made two wrong moves in the game.

Xue Mingtang said, "It seems Mr. Ling has something on his mind. Why don't you tell me your purpose for coming?"

Ling Zhenfei knew that claiming to be here for sightseeing alone would convince no one.

Ling Zhenfei thought it over and decided not to speak directly, for after hearing Xue Mingtang's words, he realized that the chances of persuading him were exceedingly slim.