Reborn Action Star: Starting in Hollywood

Chapter 474: The old man is vigorous and the Japanese family super evolution ( words chapter)

In response to Clint Eastwood's request, Lin Yuan immediately handed over the script he had prepared long ago.

After the old man took it, he immediately started to look through it.

He read very carefully, not just browsing, but carefully examining each page.

He even took out a pen and wrote some notes from time to time as he read the script.

Lin Yuan knew that this was a habit of many directors. When they read the script, they would definitely come up with inspiration on how to shoot.

This fleeting inspiration must be written down immediately, otherwise it may be forgotten after a while.

Clint Eastwood read the script slowly. Lin Yuan did not rush him, but sat on the sofa, slowly sipping coffee and eating dessert.

Mrs. Eastwood is a good cook, and these desserts are not bought outside, but made at home.

Although not as exquisite as the desserts sold outside, the advantage is that the ingredients are solid. Homemade food contains the sincerity of the owner and always makes people feel close when eating it.

This is obviously what Clint Eastwood wanted to convey. When he asked Lin Yuan to meet at his home, Lin Yuan was basically certain that today's cooperation could be achieved.

Compared with Chinese people, Americans are less willing to invite outsiders to their homes, let alone discuss work at home.

This is naturally a display of sincerity. When you want to cooperate with someone, he also wants to cooperate with you. This two-way feeling is really good.

At this time, Clint Eastwood had finished reading the last page of the script. He gently closed the script and said:

"You are truly worthy of being Lin Yuan. Each of your films does not repeat the same old pattern. You always manage to create something new while making it even more exciting. No wonder the audience never tires of your films but is full of anticipation." Clint Eastwood.

Lin Yuan knew what he meant.

Indeed, his action movies are not just about pursuing thrills and excitement.

Instead, every movie strives to be innovative and bring enough freshness to the audience.

"Hero" and "The Song of Tang Dynasty" are both stories set in ancient China.

However, the two have completely different highlights. "Hero" is more of a martial arts style, and the highlight is the chic and graceful fighting moves.

"The Heroes of Tang Dynasty" focuses on the ancient war background, with Lin Yuan charging on horseback and killing enemies on the battlefield.

Even for a film series like "Pirates of the Caribbean", Lin Yuan is trying hard to create different highlights.

In "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Pearl", Lin Yuan uses a long sword, and the highlight is the thrilling fight on the mast, which fits the scene of the pirate ship very well.

In "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest", Lin Yuan has to use a spear. The highlight is going into the sea to fight sharks, and the prominent scene shifts from the boat to the sea.

All of this proves one thing:
Lin Yuan has been trying hard to bring freshness to the audience, and he will not do repetitive things.

In this "Jungle Bully", Lin Yuan brought two new things to the audience:
Jungle parkour and hand-to-hand combat with wild beasts.

As long as these two points are filmed well, Lin Yuan believes that the audience will definitely buy it.

Clint Eastwood is indeed a veteran in the film industry and he immediately saw the secret of Lin Yuan's success.

Lin Yuan smiled and replied, "Thank you for the compliment. Any suggestions?"

"You have considered it very carefully, and I can't offer any more suggestions. The three choices of tiger, anaconda and elephant are also very suitable. What I can do is to help you get better 'animal actors'." Clint Eastwood replied.

"You mean, you know where are the animals that are more suitable for filming?" Lin Yuan asked.

"Yes. Elephants are actually easy to deal with. All we have to choose is an adult male African elephant. As for whether the elephant is bigger or smaller, the visual effect actually doesn't make much difference." Clint Eastwood said.

Lin Yuan nodded. An adult African elephant weighs about 6 tons. Considering its weight, it really wouldn't make much of a difference if it were a little bigger or smaller, as long as it was an adult male elephant.

But he still made one request: "I'm like a bull elephant in rutting."

Hearing Lin Yuan's request, Clint Eastwood was stunned for a moment: "Isn't it too dangerous?"

African male elephants in estrus are extremely dangerous.

At this time, the male elephant is like a big devil with a bad temper. He will abuse and kill some animals and even rape rhinos.

The reason for choosing African male elephants in estrus for filming was naturally to make the visual effect stronger. After all, elephants don't know how to act, and only when they are really in a frenzy can they show greater aggressiveness on the big screen.

This way the effect of the shot will be more exciting.

Lin Yuan shook his head and replied, "I know my limits, trust me."

Hearing Lin Yuan's affirmative answer, Clint Eastwood said no more.

After all, he wanted to cooperate with Lin Yuan, and what he valued was Lin Yuan's desperate fighting spirit. He certainly would not advise Lin Yuan to be more conservative.

This crazy shooting plan actually made Clint Eastwood even more excited, making him feel like his blood was burning and his youth was back again.

Now Clint Eastwood has confirmed that he will make this movie, even if he is not paid!
Of course, it is impossible for Lin Yuan to really not pay the film salary. This rule-breaking behavior only highlights Clint Eastwood's determination.

The old man continued, "I saw in the script that you considered the anaconda or the saltwater crocodile, and finally chose the anaconda. I also think the anaconda is better. Snakes are the species that humans are more afraid of in their genes.

When I imagine the anaconda's body as thick as a wheel and covered with black scales, walking through the forest, it immediately brings a full sense of oppression.

When the giant triangular snake head with its tongue spitting out and its pupils erected appears in front of the camera, the audience will immediately feel fear from the bottom of their hearts."

Lin Yuan nodded. Clint Eastwood really understood.

He had hesitated for a long time before choosing between anaconda and saltwater crocodile.

The saltwater crocodile also has a strong sense of oppression, and the effect of its death roll is also very good.

However, the behavior pattern of the saltwater crocodile is to lie quietly in the water, waiting for a fatal blow, and it does not have the dynamic and oppressive feeling of the anaconda when moving.

Moreover, crocodiles are somewhat as stupid as wood, and are not as evil as anacondas.

There’s a reason why many movies feature snakes as the ultimate villain.

"Unlike elephants, the size of anacondas is very important. The larger the anaconda, the better the effect of the film," said Clint Eastwood.

"Shall we go to Brazil to buy one?" Lin Yuan asked.

Anaconda, also known as Amazon anaconda, mainly lives in the rainforest of the Amazon River basin.

The body length of an adult individual can exceed 5 meters, the weight can reach more than 250 kilograms, and the lifespan is about 25 to 30 years.

"Wild ones are no match for the domesticated ones. I have a wealthy friend who has the world's largest anaconda at home. He's very low-key and hasn't sought any Guinness World Record certification, but I've seen the anaconda at his house, and it's absolutely gigantic," Clint Eastwood replied.

"How big is it?" Lin Yuan asked.

The larger the anaconda, the harder it is to deal with. He was worried that he wouldn't be able to handle it.

"It's 11 meters long and weighs 600 kilograms," Clint Eastwood replied.

After hearing this data, Lin Yuan felt that it was indeed exaggerated.

The largest anaconda recorded in public history is 10.5 meters long and weighs 500 kilograms.

This domesticated giant python may really represent the extreme level of anacondas.

Can you handle such a behemoth?
Lin Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Very good. I have the confidence to deal with him."

"The only thing left is the tiger. How about a Siberian tiger? Many of my friends have them. I'll choose the most suitable one." Clint Eastwood said.

The Siberian tiger, also known as the Northeast tiger, is the largest species of tiger. It has dense hair and a majestic body, giving off a strong sense of oppression. It is indeed the most suitable choice.

Many wealthy people in the United States like to keep tigers, so they can choose the best one and pick the most suitable one.

At this time, Clint Eastwood had already begun to demonstrate the effectiveness of his powerful network of contacts. Otherwise, the task of selecting "animal actors" would have been left to producer Taylor Swift, and Lin Yuan would have been a little worried.

"How much does a movie cost to make?" asked Clint Eastwood.

"The tentative amount is $2 million, and we can add more if it's not enough," said Lin Yuan.

"That's enough! $2 million is more than enough. Our movie doesn't require big-name actors, so we can save money on their salaries and use it mainly for special effects. This amount is completely sufficient." Clint Eastwood expressed his satisfaction.

Making a good movie is like attacking an enemy position.

The production cost is equivalent to the troops in the director's hands.

With enough troops, capturing the enemy's position will be a piece of cake.

As a director, he has suffered a lot from insufficient funds.

A lot of times, production companies don’t give the horse enough grass, but they want the horse to run fast, which is really difficult.

"I'll go on a field trip as soon as possible to select the filming location," Clint Eastwood continued. "Tentatively, we're considering the jungles of the Congo River basin in Africa and the mountain jungles of Cherrapunji. If that's not enough, we'll add the Amazon rainforest."

After hearing the old man's words, Lin Yuan immediately felt that it was really reliable. This is where the value of professionals is reflected.

The Congo River is the largest river in Africa and the second largest river in the world in terms of runoff, second only to the Amazon River.

But the flow rate of the Congo River is much faster than that of the Amazon River. At the mouth of the Congo River, the huge water flow has washed out a huge pit one thousand meters deep on the seabed. Even fish cannot survive at the mouth of the Congo River, which shows how fast the water flow is.

It is also because the Congo River flows so fast that it is almost impossible for land animals to cross the river, resulting in obvious differences between species on both sides of the Congo River.

For example, chimpanzees evolved north of the Congo River, while bonobos evolved south of the Congo River.

They once had a common ancestor, but the emergence of the Congo River caused the same species to evolve in different ways.

Such a majestic river and the surrounding primeval forests were filmed into the movie, and the natural scenery immediately conquered the audience.

Clint Eastwood's preference for the Congo River jungle reflects his strong professionalism.

And what he valued was not only the Congo River jungle, but also the mountain jungle of Cherrapunji.

This is because if the movie scenes are to look good, it is not enough to have only plain jungles like the Congo River Jungle.

The scene should have mountains, rivers and forests to make it rich.

Cherrapunji, the world-famous "Rain Pole", is located in Meghalaya, northeastern India, at an altitude of 1313 meters.

Because the southwest monsoon from the Indian Ocean brings a large amount of water vapor, the mountainous area at the mouth of the funnel is lifted, resulting in rainfall.

The average annual rainfall in Cherrapunji is 1589 mm.

The extreme value even reached: 26461.2 mm.

It's absolutely outrageous!

The mountainous terrain here and the huge amount of rainfall every year have created extremely dense mountain jungles.

When the mountain jungles of Cherrapunji and the plain jungles of the Congo River basin were included in "Jungle Bully", there was absolutely no problem in shooting the scenes.

As for the Amazon rainforest as an alternative option, it is highly likely that it will not be used.

There may be a deliberate imprecision involved here, that is, the story in the movie must take place in a jungle.

But the shooting location was made up of two jungles thousands of miles apart.

If you look closely, you will see that the tree species in the forest are definitely different, which will seem out of place to people with professional knowledge in this area.

But as a filmmaker, you have to do this, because excessive "rigor" and "rationality" will only weaken the watchability of the film.

In a movie, the audience hopes to see a primeval jungle with high mountains and dangerous valleys, rushing rivers, and dense trees.

As for why Siberian tigers, anacondas and African elephants appear in the same forest, no one actually minds this.

How many people can tell the difference between Asian elephants and African elephants?
How many people can tell the difference between a Bengal tiger and a Siberian tiger?

Doesn't it make sense for Bengal tigers and Asian elephants to appear together?

As for the anaconda, how many people know the difference between it and the reticulated python?

Therefore, as long as it looks good enough, it is fine. There is no need to tie your hands and feet and reduce the watchability of the movie in order to make such details reasonable.

"I will go on site inspection as soon as possible to select the most suitable shooting location," said Clint Eastwood.

Hearing the old man say this, Lin Yuan was also in awe.

It is as big as a primeval forest. Although you can ask the local guide to provide some suggestions on shooting locations, as a director, you must definitely go to the site for investigation first.

But Mr. Clint Eastwood is 74 years old after all, and is no longer a strong young man.

When going to the primeval forest to inspect the shooting location, it is impossible to take the car the whole way, and there are many journeys that require walking.

It is really not easy for him, and there may even be some dangers, which makes Lin Yuan worried.

But this is a director's duty, and Lin Yuan cannot stop him.

So Lin Yuan could only say: "Thank you for your hard work, I wish you good luck."

"I'm leaving the day after tomorrow to finish the investigation as soon as possible and then start filming, otherwise I won't be able to make it in time. While I'm on the road, I can also choose a local tour guide."

Clint Eastwood is such an impetuous person that he is actually ready to leave the day after tomorrow, which is quite hasty.

He had a reason to do this, as September was almost here.

If we don't start filming too soon, the Congo River jungle will not be affected by winter because it is in the equatorial region, but the mountain jungle of Cherrapunji will not be affected.

Therefore, the shooting location must start from Cherrapunji.

"Okay, I'll let my team start working with you immediately. You can let them handle anything you need." Lin Yuan said.

"Of course, everything will go smoothly. Don't worry." After saying that, Clint Eastwood hesitated for a moment and then asked, "Can I make a request?"

"Of course, go ahead!" Lin Yuan replied.

"I want to change the script a little bit," said Clint Eastwood.

In the past, it was always Lin Yuan who proposed to change the script, but this time it was someone else's turn to change his script, but he knew that Clint Eastwood would definitely not make such a request without reason.

So Lin Yuan asked, "What do you want to change?"

Clint Eastwood said, "I want to play a cameo role. In the plot, the father leads the young protagonist into the jungle, but instead the grandfather leads the young protagonist into the jungle."

Lin Yuan nodded in agreement.

It was just a small change that gave Clint Eastwood a reason to make a cameo appearance.

But such a small change is completely within the director's authority. Is there any need for him to bring it up so carefully?

Maybe what he really wants is not that simple.

Sure enough, the next moment Clint Eastwood said, "I want to shoot the scene where the grandfather faces the tiger myself. I also want to be brave and give it a try."

"..."

Lin Yuan didn't know how to answer.

Old man, you are 74 years old this year. Although you don’t have to shoot real fighting scenes with tigers, can you bear to act with tigers at close range?
The elderly tend to have some underlying cardiovascular diseases, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, etc.

What if it goes wrong directly?
Although it was a bit dangerous, Lin Yuan also understood the thoughts of this old cowboy who never gave up.

When he was inspired by Lin Yuan's idea, how could he, who had been making tough guy movies all his life, not want to challenge his limits?
If he misses this opportunity, he will never have another chance and can only take the regret to his grave.

Looking at Clint Eastwood's expectant eyes, Lin Yuan nodded. "Okay, I'll design your scene myself. I guarantee you'll have a great time."

Hearing Lin Yuan's affirmative answer, the old man excitedly stood up from the sofa: "I knew you would support me! I really want to hug you, I am so moved!"

Clint Eastwood certainly knew how unreasonable his request was, but he just couldn't help but want to give it a try.

In fact, he had already prepared himself to be rejected by Lin Yuan, but he didn't expect that Lin Yuan actually agreed!
Clint Eastwood couldn't help but feel excited from the bottom of his heart at the thought of being able to film a scene with a Siberian tiger at close range.

This excitement was mixed with fear, which made him unable to extricate himself.

This is the challenge of a true man and the medal of his vigor in old age.

"Now, should we talk about the pay?" Lin Yuan felt a little funny.

Generally speaking, when discussing cooperation, the first thing to talk about is the price.

But he and Clint Eastwood discussed everything from the script to the animal characters, the filming location, and even details like script changes. After all that discussion, and having already confirmed their collaboration, they only started discussing the price at the final stage.

This is really interesting.

Hearing Lin Yuan's words, Clint Eastwood waved his hand and said, "The price is up to me. As long as I can direct this movie, I'll do it for free."

"Thank you for your recognition of my movie, but this is the rule, I can't do this." After saying that, Lin Yuan handed over the agreement.

The agreement stipulated that Clint Eastwood's director's fee was $2000 million, but he would not receive any box office commission.

Under normal circumstances, top Hollywood directors usually receive a salary plus a commission from the box office.

The standard is a basic salary of about $200 million, plus a 2% box office commission. If the movie does well at the box office and makes $4 million, the total revenue will be around $1000 million.

If an ordinary director does not serve as a producer, his salary is only 50 to 100 million US dollars, and he does not receive any share of the box office.

Lin Yuan did not give Clint Eastwood any share of the box office revenue, but was very generous and gave him $2000 million directly, which was far more than what he could earn from directing other films.

The reason why he did not give a share of the box office was because Lin Yuan had very high box office expectations for "Jungle Bully" and he could not share the box office revenue with Clint Eastwood based on risk and return.

If calculated based on a 2% box office commission, a box office of $10 billion would result in a commission of $2000 million.

But Linyuan's expectation is to start with US$25 billion, so he must allocate US$5000 million.

Although Clint Eastwood is very strong, the core of this movie if it is to become a big hit in the future is Lin Yuan.

The old man took the agreement handed to him by Lin Yuan and signed his name on it without even reading it.

Lin Yuan handed over a business card and Clint Eastwood took it: Taylor Swift.

"Ms. Swift is the producer of this film. The company's funds have arrived. If you have any needs, please contact her directly." Lin Yuan said.

"Okay, our movie will definitely become a classic." Clint Eastwood extended his hand.

Lin Yuan shook hands with him and said, "Of course!"

Today's face-to-face communication has achieved all its goals. Lin Yuan got up from the sofa and said goodbye to Clint Eastwood.

Lin Yuan walked out of the old man's house, and a black Bentley car drove up to him and stopped.

"The plane tickets have been bought. Shall we go to the airport now?" GAKKI asked with a smile in the driver's seat.

As Lin Yuan's new assistant, she has taken over all of Lin Yuan's daily chores.

"Let's go, it's time to reap the fruits of victory." Lin Yuan replied.

The vehicle carried the two people all the way to Kennedy International Airport.

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Japan, Tokyo, Haneda International Airport.

This was Lin Yuan’s second time in Neon this year, and it wasn’t long after the Kendo Tournament ended.

Lin Yuan and GAKKI-chan walked out of the VIP private passage together. The purpose of their trip to Japan is to attend the Sony shareholders' meeting tomorrow.

Over the past few years, Lin Yuan has continued to increase his control over Sony.

It started as the film and television department. After Sony acquired Columbia Pictures and established Sony Pictures, it has been under Lin Yuan's business guidance.

Under Lin Yuan's influence, Sony Pictures reversed its pre-acquisition loss situation and expects profits to reach US$6 million this year.

Although it cannot be compared with the profits of Linyuan Pictures, it is still quite considerable.

In the financial report disclosed by Sony Pictures, there are two main points:
Turning losses into profits and achieving profits of US$6 million is naturally the key point, needless to say.

Another key point is to constantly emphasize Sony Pictures' business, which is directly led by Lin Yuan.

This disclosure directly detonated Sony Pictures' stock price, causing its PE to soar to 30 times and its total market value to reach US$180 billion.

After all, Linyuan Pictures has a PE ratio of over 70 times, so for Sony Pictures, which has such a close relationship with it, a PE ratio of 30 times shouldn’t be too much, right?
With outstanding performance and brilliant performance in the capital market, Lin Yuan now controls Sony Pictures as if it were his own company.

Even if Lin Yuan wanted to ignore Sony Pictures, the major shareholders probably would not agree.

In addition to Sony Pictures, the LCD display company jointly established by Sony and Samsung with the help of Lin Yuan has also developed very smoothly.

After it went into production last year, it has been making great strides in the international market. It has now captured nearly 35% of the global market, ranking first in the world in market share, and there is still room for further growth.

Both Sony and Samsung are very satisfied with having one of the biggest cakes of this era.

Nobuyuki Idei resolved his previous embarrassing position in the group and firmly secured the CEO throne. The situation of being overthrown in his previous life should not happen again.

Lee Boo-jin's status in the Samsung Group has been rising steadily thanks to this project and the increasingly obvious profits from the Linyuan Film and Television Platform.

She was overjoyed and invited Lin Yuan to come to Seoul to express her gratitude in person.

Lin Yuan agreed to go to Seoul again after this trip to Tokyo.

At this time, Lin Yuan had conquered a large number of Sony's shareholders with these two major achievements.

Sony's shareholding structure is quite complex, and there are a large number of shareholders.

Lin Yuan himself owns 4.9% of Sony's shares, which is just at the threshold for major shareholders to raise their stakes.

But through his outstanding performance and Betty's help, he has now won the support of shareholders who hold 39% of the shares.

A 39% stake may not be enough to give a dominant position in some companies with concentrated equity.

But in the Sony Group, where the shares are dispersed, the Lin Yuan faction has now become the largest force.

Although he does not directly own that much equity, through the joint action agreement, Lin Yuan can be said to be the actual helmsman of Sony.

As long as he can continue to prove his achievements, most members of other factions on the board of directors will not directly oppose him.

After all, Lin Yuan can bring benefits, so why should people be so reluctant about money?

Tomorrow’s Sony board meeting will be the day when Lin Yuan will officially make his debut.

Lin Yuan and GAKKI-chan walked to the parking lot, got into the inconspicuous red car and left.

"Should we go home first? Or go to Sensoji Temple?" asked GAKKI.

"Go home and rest for a while, and then we'll go to the temple in the afternoon." Lin Yuan continued, "By the way, let's not go to Sensoji Temple, let's go to Atago Shrine instead."

Senso-ji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo. It is famous for its "Wind and Thunder Gate" and is a symbol of Japan and the Asakusa area.

For users of the two-dimensional world or fans of Japanese dramas, Senso-ji Temple may be one of the most familiar temples.

Even if you don't have a specific impression, you will immediately feel familiar when talking about certain scenes.

For example, the anime "Gantz", which is known as the ancestor of the infinite flow, has the "Buddha Statue Alien" chapter that takes place in Sensoji Temple.

The two huge, angry-looking Vajra statues at the entrance are very impressive.

Sensoji Temple often appears in many anime and film and television works such as "Detective Conan", "Inuyasha", "Senran Kagura", "X-War" and so on.

But because Sensoji Temple is too popular, Lin Yuan doesn't want to go.

He and GAKKI-chan have an agreement to pray at four major temples.

In the spring, they went to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. He still remembered the scene when the girl climbed to the top of the tree, sweating profusely, to pray for herself.

Perhaps their fate was sealed the moment she leaped from the tree and entrusted everything to Lin Yuan. (Chapter 108)
In the summer, they went to Jiuyuan Temple. They climbed to the top of Jiuyuan Mountain together, camped there, and spent a wonderful night. (Chapter 316)
In the winter, they went to Toshodaiji Temple. In the heavy snow, she followed her own footsteps, following closely behind, afraid that Lin Yuan would leave her behind. (Chapter 219)
All of this is still vivid in my mind, as if it happened just yesterday. Now all that’s left is the last temple in autumn.

For Lin Yuan, it really doesn’t matter which temple he goes to, but it is important to fulfill this promise with GAKKI-chan.

Forget about Sensoji Temple, it's too noisy, but Atago Shrine is fine.

Hearing Lin Yuan's reply, GAKKI-chan smiled and said, "Okay, I'll make some preparations."

"By the way, there are some small changes in our home." GAKKI said again.

"Small changes?" Lin Yuan could see that it seemed to be more than just a small change, and she was a little proud.

"Well, to be honest, it's a big change. I expanded our home," said GAKKI.

"Expand? That house is big enough for us, right?" Lin Yuan said, "If you think it's not good enough, you can buy a new one."

"I won't move to another house. I have feelings for this one and I can't bear to part with it. The expansion is not about building a house," said GAKKI.

The single-family house that GAKKI-chan owned before was located in the well-located Asakusa area, covering an area of ​​more than 200 square meters.

The building has a usable area of ​​220 square meters and is divided into three floors, with an average usable area of ​​more than 70 square meters per floor.

This is certainly not a luxury house, but it is carefully decorated and designed by GAKKI.

This house holds many beautiful memories for Lin Yuan and her. Perhaps this is why she said she was reluctant to move.

Otherwise, with GAKKI-chan's current net worth, she would have been able to buy the most luxurious house in Japan long ago.

"Have you made any modifications?" Lin Yuan asked.

"I won't tell you. You'll know when you get there." GAKKI-chan said with a smile.

Seeing that she was so mysterious, Lin Yuan didn't ask any more questions and just waited for the surprise with peace of mind.

The vehicle drove to the door of a single-family building that Lin Yuan was very familiar with. At first glance, nothing seemed to have changed, but the rockery behind the house made Lin Yuan notice something different.

"This is?"

"I bought my neighbor's house and transformed it into a back garden. Our house doesn't need to be too big, because it wouldn't be cozy if it were. But the garden can be bigger. Let me show you around."

GAKKI-chan took Lin Yuan's hand and walked towards the garden behind the house.

She smiled and said, "I made three major changes to this back garden: a rockery, a bamboo forest, and a Japanese-style courtyard. You can see the details for yourself."

The first thing Lin Yuan saw was definitely the rockery standing at the outermost edge.

The stones used for the rockery are carefully selected ornamental stones, and the height of the pile is more than ten meters.

The mountain is rocky and surrounded by ancient trees, with moss between the rocks.

On one side of the rockery, a clear stream meanders through, the gurgling stream contrasting with the rockery, creating a natural and harmonious beauty.

By the stream, flowers are blooming enthusiastically, colorful, and the scene is full of vitality.

GAKKI pointed at the rockery and said, "The area north of our house is a bustling commercial district. When I used to sit in the first-floor lobby, it always felt noisy and not peaceful."

"Now I use a rockery as a screen to block out the noise, and I feel much better at home."

On the other side of the rockery, a large and dense bamboo forest rises from the ground.

The emerald green bamboo leaves rustle in the breeze. Hearing this sound makes people feel inner peace and have a good night's sleep.

In spring and winter, you can also come and dig some bamboo shoots by hand and make yourself a seasonal delicacy.

This bamboo forest is a real feast for the eyes and the taste buds.

Speaking of bamboo shoots, Lin Yuan couldn't help but look at the bamboo forest from another angle.

At first glance, Lin Yuan immediately felt GAKKI-chan's intentions.

The bamboo planted in this bamboo forest is not a single species of bamboo.

Instead, they mix moso bamboo and early bamboo. The two different types of bamboo mixed together not only appear staggered and have a more layered beauty, but also bring stronger resistance to diseases and disasters.

In addition, bamboo shoots can be dug in winter, which are the kind of bamboo shoots that are big, round, white and plump.

Winter bamboo shoots and chicken soup, winter bamboo shoots fried with bacon, winter bamboo shoots, mushrooms and pork ribs soup... these are all home-cooked dishes that make people drool just by hearing the names.

As for early bamboo, you can dig bamboo shoots in spring, also known as spring bamboo shoots, which are the kind of thin, long, tender and crisp bamboo shoots.

Stir-fried spring bamboo shoots, stir-fried spring bamboo shoots with pickled cabbage and meat, stewed spring bamboo shoots with clams... they are so delicious that you will want to swallow them.

The more Lin Yuan looked at the bamboo forest, the more satisfied he became.

The rockery and bamboo forest both reflect GAKKI's ingenuity. They are not only beautiful, but also have strong practical value.

Surrounded by rockery and bamboo forests is the Japanese garden carefully designed by GAKKI.

A winding bluestone path, with stone lanterns standing silently beside the path, bringing a soothing soft light at night.

On both sides of the path are neatly arranged fences, covered with green vines and dotted with small flowers. Although I can't name them, they are pleasing to the eye.

At the end of the path is a quaint wooden house with wind chimes hanging under the eaves. Whenever the breeze blows, the chimes make clear and pleasant sounds, which interweave with the singing of birds and insects to form a natural melody.

Behind the wooden house is a stream that surrounds the rockery and forms a pool.

The clear water reflected the blue sky and white clouds. A few koi fish swam leisurely in the water, occasionally poking out of the water, stirring up circles of ripples. A lotus planted by the water's edge, its leaves gently floating on the water's surface, while the flowers proudly stretched out.

Every corner of the courtyard reveals a sense of tranquility and harmony. It is a pure land far away from the hustle and bustle of the world, allowing people's hearts to get a moment of tranquility and cleansing.

The courtyard, bamboo forest and rockery are a perfect combination.

"The total area is about 3000 square meters, which is not very large, but this is the maximum land I can buy. Others are unwilling to sell the rest." GAKKI said in a low voice.

3000 square meters sounds like a lot, because most people live in houses that are only around 100 square meters. These 3000 square meters seem to be as big as 30 houses.

But as a garden, it is less than 5 mu in area, which is only a piece of land 60 meters long and 50 meters wide, not even half the size of a football field.

But this is the limit of what GAKKI can do. She really wants to make Lin Yuan's life at home more comfortable.

Lin Yuan could imagine the leisurely feeling of himself sitting in the courtyard, drinking tea, and listening to the rustling of bamboo.

It's a very... bourgeois feeling.

Lin Yuan did not despise this feeling. Human beings are just so contradictory.

When you are in nature, you will miss the modern prosperity of the city.

But when we are trapped in the concrete jungle, we want the tranquility of nature.

GAKKI-chan chose "I Want All" and used some krypton gold tricks to create such an urban paradise for him in the bustling Asakusa area.

Everything she did was to make Lin Yuan like this home more and be more willing to come back and live there more often.

Lin Yuan could sense her caution. He gently hugged GAKKI-chan and said, "Thank you. I like our new home very much."

Hearing Lin Yuan say this, all the hard work of the past few months was worth it. GAKKI nodded and said, "I'm glad you like it. I should go make lunch for you. We have to go to Atago Shrine in the afternoon.

You can play by yourself first, take a rest in the back garden, or go inside to play games and read comics."

Lin Yuan nodded and said, "I'll just rest here for a while, you go ahead and do your work."

GAKKI took a step forward, tiptoed, and kissed Lin Yuan on the face.

Lin Yuan would not let her go so easily. They were already half an old married couple. Who were you trying to fool with such a simple kiss?

So he put his arms around GAKKI's waist and hugged her tightly, letting their bodies stick closely together, fully feeling her body temperature and softness.

Lin Yuan came to the back of the small wooden house in the courtyard and sat by the pool.

He looked at the koi swimming in the water and sighed again:

Japanese women are really good at managing the household.

Having enjoyed the kindness of the Sakura girl, then a man should at least fulfill his obligations, right?
Lin Yuan took out an agreement from his backpack.

He signed his name on it.

It's time to give her this deal.

When Lin Yuan planned to go to Atago Shrine in the afternoon, he handed it to GAKKI-chan personally on the top of Mount Atago.

(End of this chapter)