Mixed In the United States As a Local Tyrant

  Chapter 355 Recent Status of the Manor

  An Feng is happy to see the development of the superconductor company. According to the provisions of the contract, employees use the company's technology, and the research and development results belong to the company. They enjoy a certain percentage of share, depending on the degree of difficulty and the market. Although there will be a little profit, at least he doesn't have to worry about it.

He continued to build a full set of tall, rich and handsome toys, from exoskeletons to holographic masks to plasma lightsabers and electromagnetic guns. Just any metal.

  A few days later, An Feng received a call from the construction party.

This construction party is naturally the construction party of the mansion in Santa Barbara. It has been almost three years since the construction, and it passed in the blink of an eye. He has seen it several times on the way. Places such as building interiors are time consuming.

   Now the construction party tells him that the total progress has reached 85%, but there is a problem that needs to be decided by him.

   After An Feng understood the situation, he contacted the chief designer.

Teresa studied architectural design in Europe. Joanna favored English gardens and Baroque architecture at the beginning, and brought her a lot of income. Currently, she is in charge of the overall style, but due to the large total area, different There are more than a dozen designers for the details.

   Teresa and An Feng talked about the problem of the road to the beach, and hoped that An Feng would see it on the spot before making a decision.

   After hanging up the phone, Joanna asked, "What's wrong?"

An Feng simply said: "The construction is on the side of the sea. Originally, it was to build a small road, but the designer wanted to use the beach below. They have checked that the sea water on the coast is very shallow, and the coastline of more than one kilometer does not want to be wasted. They plan to widen the road. able to drive down."

   "I thought about it too." Joanna said, "It's just that the height difference is more than 30 meters, isn't it difficult to construct?"

   "They have a solution, ask your opinion now, or shall we go and see tomorrow?"

"Go and see tomorrow." Joanna said with great anticipation, "Now you can consider asking the housekeeper and servants to get familiar with the environment there, and let the housekeeper arrange the details and plan the use of each place. If you wait until the official delivery It must be a rush to get used to it.”

   "That's true." An Feng said, Joanna has experience in this point.

  …

  All the servants and bodyguards set off in the morning of the next day. In addition to the male and female housekeepers, there were also seven servants hired, and five of them were all from South America, rushing for high salaries. As a high-quality service required by a top butler, the conditions are harsh, but the treatment is much higher than other places.

  An Feng didn't choose a plane. He drove out the convertible Phantom. He always felt that at this age, driving this kind of car fit the theme very well.

   "What do you think?" An Feng asked.

   "No impetuosity." Joanna was straightening his collar, "I like such a man."

   "Okay." An Feng smiled.

Although the handling of this kind of big car is average, it is very imposing to drive. The excellent suspension performance allows it to pass through obstacles as if walking on the ground, and the occupants do not feel the bumps. During the journey, you can also stretch your limbs comfortably and eliminate fatigue.

Blown by the Pacific sea breeze, the coast of California is very cool, only the Midwest is very hot, and its special geography makes it livable. Traveling in this weather today, open the hood to welcome the sun and the ocean, drive on the mountain road, and experience the sea and sky scenery on both sides. Wonderful and endless.

It has been almost three years since the construction of their luxury house started. According to the original estimate, it will be delivered in five years at the latest, and it will be completed in four years. Now 85% of the content is completed, and the next step is the artistic processing link, which pays attention to slow work and delivery Careful work, the pursuit of speed is not good enough.

  When An Feng arrived by car, the exterior had been completely new.

It used to be a deserted park, bare and lifeless, but now there are lawns and green trees on both sides of the road. When you drive on a private road, you will see a row of blue and white painted fences that spread to both sides. There is a stone carving at each distance, which is very artistic.

  The door was closed tightly, and when the convoy approached, the staff came to open the door.

Passing through the gate is a well-trimmed lawn, 200 meters long and 100 meters wide. There are no trees around to block the view, so that visitors can have a clear view of the main building. A row of magnificent Baroque buildings stands proudly Gold and ivory glistened in the sun for all to see, and in the center was a broad brick walkway lined with flowerpots and twigs.

  The carriageway is located on the left and right sides, presenting two circular arcs.

  According to driving habits, the right-hand side is the entrance, drive forward, and make a half-circle to the front of the building. A fountain has been built, and the sculpture stands, but there is no water. Parking in front of the main entrance, a brown-haired lady in business attire stands by the steps, she is the designer.

   After the phantom stopped, Teresa opened the door for Joanna. An Feng got out of the car, went up to shake hands with her: "This time I brought a lot of people."

   Teresa smiled: "I will arrange someone else to be the tour guide."

  An Feng said: "They are here to familiarize themselves with the environment, there is no need to prepare anything specially, the housekeeper will arrange it."

  Teresa looked at the old butler who got out of the car, the housekeeper, servants, and bodyguards who were in charge of commanding. The situation is not small, but it is also in line with An Feng's identity. As a man who is willing to spend a lot of money to build a palace-style manor mansion, it is unreasonable not to have any pomp.

  The butler Brandon was very satisfied with the environment, so he started sightseeing and familiarized himself with the environment.

  An Feng and Joanna stepped into the building.

  Teresa introduced them and led them in to appreciate the unfinished luxury.

Whether it is the ground, walls or the ceiling above the head, the use of color and decoration is very appropriate, and some details, such as the stair handrail sculpture and the stone carving beside the backyard door, are also very thoughtful designs, some of which have been suggested by architects Purchase existing.

   Teresa introduced this: "We pursue every detail, use precious materials, and construct carefully."

Teresa put her heart and soul into this building. From her introduction of every aspect and detail, it can be seen that some are easy to overlook, while others are just right embellishments. An Feng has been satisfied.

   The viewing effect of the first floor is very good, but the head is raised frequently, and the neck is a little sore.

  Because the sculptures and ceiling paintings are at high places, the first floor is at least six or seven meters high, and you need to raise your head frequently.

   "This is the front hall, which can be used for receptions, dances, or other forms of group activities." Teresa introduced a spacious hall.

   "It fits the theme very well." Joanna was very satisfied.

There are restaurants, study rooms, and reception areas around, all of which follow the tall, spacious, and resplendent style. Walking from one side of the building to the other, it is more than 100 meters long, and all you can appreciate are the owner's strong financial resources and pursuit of perfection. The state of mind of enjoyment is sinking.

After watching the first floor, go back to the center of the living room and go up to the second floor from the stairs here. The stairs are also similar to the style of the main gate. They are curved and can go up from both sides, like a pair of brackets. In the middle is the door leading to the back garden. The gate It is currently under construction and cannot be passed at the moment.

The second floor is a bit shorter than the first floor, and the feeling of grandeur and emptiness has slowed down, but the luxury and splendor still exist. It is designed with eight rooms, each with its own characteristics and decoration, which are currently being renovated. The first floor was even more chaotic, with various materials and packaging everywhere.

   After taking a few glances, I went downstairs to the back garden.

The well-built grassland is spliced ​​into various patterns. It has a typical English garden, a spectacular artificial lake, Chinese-style pavilions on the lake, and a variety of regional styles. Classicism, romanticism...exotic The sentiment sublimates the theme again.

  An Feng feels that he can only be described as "perfect".

Walking on the green lawn, in addition to the open green space and the lake, there are transplanted trees all around, each of which grows neatly and straightly, and the lush branches and leaves block the prying eyes of the outside world, protecting the entire perfect living area. In line with Regal's protection of privacy.

   After walking for more than ten minutes, I came to the edge of the coast.

Teresa explained: "We plan to dig a road from here, build two stone steps next to it, install handrails around it, plant some evergreen plants, spread all the way down to the beach, and then artificially fill part of the beach to expand it area."

  An Feng looked at the coastline, blue sea and blue sky, chasing waves, and felt that this beautiful scenery should not be wasted. After a few discussions with Joanna, they were very happy to start working in their way. Teresa also said that it will perfectly fit the theme of the manor and be unique.

  An Feng said: "It seems that the lady is more enthusiastic about designing it than us."

  Joanna smiled: "We didn't think of so many details."

Teresa said: "The designer regards everything he has designed as a brainchild. I hope that it will be recognized by Mr. Ma'am and more people than anyone else. It is an honor for me. The estate is obviously going to last for many years."

   "You will definitely be famous for it." An Feng said.

   "Thank you, sir," she said.

  …

An Feng is very satisfied with the design of the manor, that is, after the original main building has been reduced, the actual feeling is still huge. The main building is more than 100 meters long and more than ten meters high, but it is only two floors. After luxury, it is very appropriate to describe it as a replica of a palace.

I have seen many classic manors and the butler Brandon who has taken care of them personally, and he is also praised. It is indeed a perfect play of western architectural style in modern times, coupled with exotic embellishments, it has an unexpected effect, that is, the area is too large , Three hundred acres, seven people are not enough.

  Brandon said: "I estimate that it takes five people to manage the garden and daily cleaning, plus other people who are responsible for food and daily life, it will have to double."

   "You can try to find as long as it suits you." An Feng said to him.

  Brandon said: "In addition, I hope to come here to familiarize myself with and arrange the environment when Mr. and Mrs. are not at home. What do you think?"

   "Of course, it's up to you to decide." An Feng nodded. It's good to have a considerate butler, and he doesn't have to think about anything else.

  According to the construction progress, it should be delivered within one year.

An Feng and Joanna strolled around the manor, and finally sat down on a bench by the artificial lake. The lake was calm, surrounded by flowers and green grass, full of vitality. Brandon brought a well-prepared meal from the winery , and then took out the red wine for dinner from the low-temperature wine cabinet in the back seat of the Rolls-Royce.

   On the grass, the maid spreads cushions, places food, and pours red wine. Joanna said: "Picnics were also a very elegant royal social event in Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries. The courtyard where the meal was eaten, the occasion and the servants who served were very particular. Usually, only the manor has the atmosphere."

  An Feng raised his wine glass and touched her: "It's just that there are not enough people."

   "After it's built, we can invite family and friends to have a picnic." She smiled.

   "It makes sense." An Feng said, "Looking forward to that day."

  (end of this chapter)