Chapter 344

As the afterglow of the setting sun spread like a thin veil, gently blanketing Taoyuan Village, Xianweiju was bathed in a warm orange halo. This restaurant, steeped in ancient charm, appeared all the more rustic and serene in the rosy light. The flying eaves and bracket sets of the restaurant resembled a phoenix about to spread its wings and take flight, their smooth and natural lines giving a sense of lightness and vitality. The carvings on the bracket sets were executed with meticulous detail; every stroke seemed to embody the painstaking effort and wisdom of the craftsmen. Between the painted beams and carved pillars, various exquisite patterns intertwined—flowers, birds, fish, insects, landscapes, and figures, all rendered with lifelike precision—making one feel as though they were stepping into a hall of art. The vermilion front doors stood quietly like a dignified elder, witnessing the passage of time. The bronze door knockers embedded in the doors had weathered the elements, yet still emitted a soft gleam, as if recounting stories of the past. The lingering sunset caught the doors, making the sheen of the knockers appear even more dazzling and infusing the entire entrance with a rustic and mysterious aura.