Soon, they arrived at a residence located near the center of Xia Shui Village.
The residence was extraordinary, its scale quite grand.
A single glance was enough to reveal its distinct magnificence.
Every detail hinted at the family's considerable wealth.
It was a three-story building constructed entirely of brick and stone, solid and unyielding.
The latticework on each story's windows was carved with incredibly fine patterns.
These lifelike patterns depicted soaring dragons, phoenixes with spread wings, and blooming peonies.
They showcased an extremely high level of craftsmanship.
At the main entrance, a pair of tall, imposing stone lions sat majestically.
Like loyal guardians, they watched over the home, their solemn presence intimidating to all who looked upon them.
What was particularly eye-catching was the pair of "double happiness" characters pasted on the doorframe, so red they seemed to drip.
They were like two balls of fire, exuding a unique charm in the darkness.
