A leisurely life: I have a scenic area

It's really cold here.

Even indoors, it feels like you need to wear a down jacket.

Qi Yue returned to the scenic area and rarely went out, staying mostly indoors.

His house has underfloor heating, which he paid for to install.

The room was very warm after it was turned on, similar to the heating experience in northern China.

It still requires spending money.

According to the weather forecast, the last cold wave will be at the end of December, and the weather will warm up in mid-to-late January.

It's already mid-January, and the last wave of cold air is sweeping through.

This year's Spring Festival is in February, when it's not too cold, which is perfect for the opening.

Boss Tanuki really likes to lie on the floor heating.

Upside down.

I just feel that heating is truly the greatest invention of mankind; it's so comfortable no matter how you lie down.

Country dogs are quite well-behaved and don't go indoors, but their fur is very resistant to the cold, so this damp cold doesn't affect them much.

The petting zoo has zookeepers to take care of the animals.

And if we're talking about the animals least afraid of the cold, then it has to be the tigers in the tiger park.

They lay comfortably on the ground, completely unaffected.

The lion, however, was completely frozen and wouldn't come out; it stayed inside.

Every time the lion saw the tiger outside, it would grunt a few times, as if asking a question:
"Tiger, aren't you cold?"

The tiger exhaled several breaths of hot air. "Cold? Do you know what a pure yang body is?"

Qi Yue spends his days playing around in the house, and then goes for a stroll in the scenic area when it gets a little warmer around noon.

Many areas of the scenic area are under renovation and improvement.

While the park is closed, we have the time and funds to give it a proper makeover.

Qi Yue also had an important task: interviewing performers for the Qingyun Sect.

I previously applied for jobs that required acting skills, and now I need to apply for jobs that require dancing skills.

When the time comes, we'll put on the sect's cultivation robes, start a song and dance parade, stop along the way, and dance to the music.

It is also a popular attraction in the scenic area.

For example, in the Wuxia City area, a fox-headed dancer has recently become very popular.

Everyone likes it.

That afternoon, several more young people came to apply for the job.

Qi Yue watched from the side.

He doesn't need to show his face now, but HR still invited him over, hoping the boss would notice the job.

The human resources department is assessing whether young people are suitable for the job.

Qi Yue, however, was thinking about something else.

"The scenic area is currently experiencing a large influx of visitors, who want to see performances."

“Some traditional cultural performances can also be used for promotion.”

"The Zongmen Scenic Area happens to be an ancient-style area, which matches the architectural features of ancient times."

"It would be good to build a hut there."

Qi Yue thought to himself.

The term "Washe" refers to a folk art performance venue during the Song and Yuan dynasties, designed to meet the entertainment needs of citizens. The performance area inside was called "Goulan".

That's why there's the term "goulan washe" (entertainment district).

In Qi Yue's mind, performances of some national cultural treasures came to mind.

Examples include face-changing performances, dramas, acrobatics, puppet shows, ventriloquism, and shadow puppetry.

If a stage could be provided, some art troupes could be invited to perform periodically.

Not bad.

Without further ado, he immediately contacted Yuanfang and asked him to find a construction company.

The area Qi Yue chose was not far in front of the ancient village.

Set up several stages facing the audience.

There is a backstage area behind the stage where actors can change clothes and so on.

A large enough open space is left outside for tourists to enjoy.

Since it's an outdoor stage, there will be no seating.

Anyone who wants to watch can come and watch.

Everything is arranged properly.

Before long, the employees started working one after another to decorate the scenic area for the Spring Festival.

Qi Yue wasn't idle either; he started rehearsing the performance for the opening of the scenic area.

This performance was also a highlight of the opening ceremony.

Qi Yue also promoted the event on his own account.

After a long period of silence, Qi Yue's fans flocked to him as soon as he posted a video.

"Brother Qi, will I see you on opening day?"

"When are you going to do a live stream?! My trip depends on you!"

"If you're so capable, then go ahead and advertise! Do you even know that the Spring Festival tickets are sold out?!"

"I was delighted to see the advertisement, but when I clicked on it, the tickets were sold out!"

"No, is he just showing off on purpose?"

Qi Yue himself did not expect that the tickets would sell out so quickly.

They sold out as soon as they were released.

Moreover, the ticket price has increased to 60 yuan per person.

The price has increased by a full 50% compared to when it cost 40 yuan!

In response, everyone just felt that with such cheap tickets, the scenic area should definitely not lose money.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be such a well-managed scenic area.

Soon, the first month of the lunar calendar will arrive.

On Lunar New Year's Eve, the whole country is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

Regardless of what this year has been like, everyone is ready to welcome the new year.

Qi Yue went home and had a reunion dinner with his parents and family.

The two elders are getting better and better.

Since Qi Yue took over and made the scenic area more successful, their mental stress has decreased a lot, and they have started to go out for leisurely trips more often. They smile much more often now.

The relatives all knew that Qi Yue was busy, so they didn't bother him too much.

Everyone has their own life.

Until the third day of the Lunar New Year.

Qingfeng Mountain Scenic Area officially opened.

Qiyue itself attracts attention, and the scenic area has repeatedly trended on social media.

There are also amazing cats, dogs, rabbits, and pigs, all of which many people want to see.

The tavern owner, Lin Ran, has a group of loyal fans online.

It is said that you can still see an old man in a gray robe carving on the cliff.

There are also various wonderful performances.

And all of this costs only 60 yuan for a ticket.

Therefore, people come here in an endless stream.

Almost all the travel agencies in the city have partnerships with Qingfeng Mountain Scenic Area.

The city's buses and subways have also opened routes to Qingfeng Mountain Scenic Area.

On this day, all the traffic police officers on duty came to the road leading to Qingfeng Mountain to maintain order.
The once dilapidated and abandoned scenic area has, under Qi Yue's management, influenced countless people.

At the entrance of the scenic area.

"We're finally open for business!"

"I've wanted to come for a long time!"

The group of five young people had happy smiles on their faces.

All five were migrant workers who had returned home for the Chinese New Year and, having nowhere else to go, came to Qingfeng Mountain Scenic Area.
They are:
Zhang Meng and his girlfriend Lin Meng
Zhu Huo and his girlfriend Ma Yan
Sun Yan, a single man.

Zhang Meng, Zhu Huo, and Sun Yan are childhood friends who all enjoy watching Qi Yue's live streams, so much of their conversation revolves around Qi Yue.

"I wonder where Brother Qi is. It would be great if he could greet us at the entrance when the scenic area opens."

Zhang Meng looked towards the door and said with a hint of anticipation.

"I'm afraid we can't handle such a large group of people."

Zhu Huo laughed.

The group entered from the entrance of Qingfeng Mountain. Their plan was to play on Qingfeng Mountain in the morning and then go to Qingyun Sect in the afternoon.

That's what I thought, but when the afternoon came, I rushed to see the show and didn't even have time to play on the rides.

Soon, the line began to move forward.

They lined up to have their tickets checked and enter.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a wide, scenic avenue.

Even though it was the third day of the Lunar New Year, the weather should still be a bit chilly.

However, the avenue was lined with flowers, and clusters of brightly blooming flowers.

It's like springtime.

A fresh and natural feeling washes over you.

Make people feel good.

Despite the large number of people, it did not dampen anyone's enthusiasm for the trip.

Their first stop was grass skiing.

This is also mentioned in the most popular "Qingfeng Mountain Scenic Area Travel Guide".

At Qingfeng Mountain, the only rides with long queues are the grass skiing track and the carousel, so it's best to finish them as early as possible.

Little Black and Little Iron have already started welcoming guests.

A dog is carrying a toy car.

Tourists take photos around them, and a security guard maintains order, asking tourists to clear the way in front of them.

In other words, these two dogs now have a dedicated security detail.

There's no way around it; without security, neither of them can move.

A white fox also appeared on the road.

It moves nimbly and doesn't let anyone touch it; it just runs around here.

If someone touches it, it will run to the flower bushes next to it.

"Ah, the little fox is so cute!"

Of the five, the two girls were particularly excited.

Zhang Meng and the other two exchanged knowing smiles.

Just then, a slightly noisy parrot flew by, squawking as it flew:

"Welcome! Welcome!"

Hearing this commotion, the three men were also very excited.

Holy crap! That's awesome!

"This scenic area is truly exceptional!"

"This looks like the Jarvis that Brother Qi keeps!"

"Shout out to it!"

The three looked at the parrot and shouted:

"Jarvis! Jarvis!"

Hearing the noise, the parrot turned around and flew to the roadside railing.

"Why are you calling me 'Grandpa'? Why are you calling me 'Grandpa'?"

It chirped back.

Where's your boss?

Where is Brother Qi?

Zhang Meng and the others immediately inquired.

Upon hearing this, the parrot tilted its head and replied:
"Don't tell me! Don't tell me!"

Then it flew away again.

"You're not allowed to talk about it? Did Brother Qi anticipate we'd ask?"

"This parrot is amazing!"

"Jarvis, tell us and we'll find you a female parrot!"

The three refused to give up.

However, Jarvis had already flown far away and quickly disappeared from sight. (End of Chapter)