All three of them had their eyes wide open. I couldn't stop watching. Marvel. A hillbilly character. Seeing the old shopkeeper Su laughing. Especially their cute and silly questions. and his love for the boat made him happy and proud.

According to the old shopkeeper. In a constructed wetland. Small boats like his are easier to drive than the big ones. Flexible. Convenient.

When the drive that comes after that. Just like Old Man Su said. The boat is very light and agile. Swift. Of course. This is also due to his skillful driving skills. It is even a pleasure to watch his skillful and relaxed movements.

Zhou Fanghua likes to chat. A few words were spoken to the old shopkeeper. The old man has a hearty personality. The ears are slightly deaf. Therefore, the voice of the speech is a bit loud.

According to him. He has lived here since he was a child. Before retiring, he was a manager of Ding'an Lake Park. His wife is a librarian at the city library. The couple's home is also next to the park. It's close.

Their son is the editor of the city's newspaper. Both father and son love fishing. So. After the old couple retired. It's uncomfortable to be idle at home. A small fishing tackle shop was opened here. And bought a second-hand boat.

In the beginning, the shop only sold fishing gear. But later, because the old lady likes to do some manual work. I also got acquainted with some handicraft enthusiasts one after another. Then I started selling some handicrafts and groceries in the store. It's actually quite popular.

According to the old shopkeeper. When it's usually fine. The couple often drove the boat around the lake. Enjoy the view. Bird watching. Then he fished and fished. She paints. Take a picture. That's right. The oil painting in the cabin was painted by his wife.

"How. The painting was painted by our old woman. Not bad, right? She only started learning to draw after she retired. A friend of our stinky boy who does this also said. She's got a talent for it. I think it's pretty good, too. It's much better than that old man called Picasso. The old shopkeeper made an exaggerated gesture. What the old guy drew that thing for. Death is expensive, death is expensive. I can't understand the content of the drawing at all. Our old lady painted so well that people could see what it was. And. I think it's pretty good. ”

He laughed out loud. It seems to be interesting for his "boasting". There are also those who seem to be proud of their wife's abilities.

An Ran and they nodded to him together. Denote. It's beautiful indeed. Otherwise they wouldn't have bought so many postcards.

Speaking of which. The old man's tone was even more proud. Very honored.

Enron: They really didn't say good things about it. Instead, I think those paintings are really good. Perhaps none of them have a high level of artistic attainment. I can't understand the subtlety of Picasso's paintings. But from the old lady's paintings, there is more than just a natural beauty that belongs here. At the same time, you can also feel the happy and happy emotions that the creator has in mind when he paints. and the warm, laid-back and free atmosphere she creates with her brushes.

Enron really likes those paintings. At this time, I even had the idea of buying a painting. Poor people like her. I can't afford to invest in art. Would want to buy a painting just because I liked it. Rather than focusing on whether they are worth the money or not. I don't care if they're from a famous artist. But. She hesitated. Think again. Feel that in a situation where both parties are not familiar with each other. It seems presumptuous to make this request. I'll have to leave it for later.

But. She really likes to listen to the old shopkeeper Su talk about how he and his wife are doing a small business on the side of Ding'an Lake. While enjoying the state of life.

Years later. Not everyone has the opportunity to become like Jiang Jieyun. Rich people like Zhao Zhenxu and Jiang Chengzhuo. You can throw money at digging lakes. But they can choose a lifestyle similar to that of Su Lao and his wife. Choose one you like. Beautiful place with beautiful nature. Do something you love.

Enron sincerely hopes that he will one day. can be through their own struggles. Live the life of an old shopkeeper and his wife. Leisure. Contentment. Hand in hand with someone who loves you. Grow old slowly.

Perhaps Zhou Fanghua and Wu Zerong also thought of this at the same time. I had a great chat with the old shopkeeper. Even the little nerds who don't like to talk a lot talk talk a lot.

After crossing an open lake. The scenery in front of me began to change gradually. A pronounced wetland landscape emerges. The topic of the old shopkeeper Su turned to the introduction of the surrounding scenery and the popularization of the names and habits of the birds that passed by them.

Enron, they don't care about making up for anything else. The three of them hurriedly picked up the binoculars and looked in the direction pointed out by the old shopkeeper one by one. From time to time, he asks various questions.

See the beautiful view. An Ran and Wu Zerong did not forget to pick up the camera hanging around their necks and keep taking pictures. It's a view again. Birdwatching again. It's taking pictures again. It's really a lot of fun for the two of them.

The late spring and early summer of the wetland are compared to the blossoming flowers in the landscape area. Less of that artificially made gorgeous and colorful. But it's more natural and vibrant. From time to time, a variety of birds appear in their sight. The beautiful and lithe figure was so close to them. One by one, they may be familiar. Or the name of an unfamiliar bird comes out of the mouth of an old shopkeeper. It's a treasure. Bei'er didn't fight a single one. There's no need to pause to think. Some of them he even gave nicknames. In Enron they looked like birds without distinction. In his eyes, it was like an old friend. He could tell the temperament of each of them. What legends and interesting stories have happened to them.

Enron they listened attentively. Almost forgot to take a picture. It can be seen that the old man really likes these birds and this place.

The surface of the lake after entering the wetland. The waterways are changing. There is openness. There is stenosis. Left bend. Turn right. The boat is like a light blue waterfowl moving freely and skillfully on the water.

The old man stopped the boat from time to time. He pointed out to the three young men the sights he liked. Tell me some stories that have been around for a long time. There was a smug and a natural pride in the tone. It's like a landowner showing his beautiful garden to his friends. Although it does not belong to him here. But he loved it as if it were his home.

Ultimately. The old man parked the boat at the bend in the lake. It is said that this is the ideal place for bird watching in his personal opinion. Secluded. Secretive. Almost no one knows. Tourists and birdwatchers don't come here. However, the variety of waterfowl here is relatively comprehensive. He and his wife enjoy fishing, bird watching, and taking pictures.

"This is my secret base with our old woman. I'll tell you today when I look at you three little ones. You have to keep it a secret. Don't talk about it with a big mouth. Old Shopkeeper Su explained jokingly.

Enron and they immediately assured in unison. Definitely will keep this secret in the bottom of my heart. The voice was almost like an oath. It made the old man laugh all at once. "Alright. Okay. It's not that serious. It's just that I'm afraid that those guys who don't know the severity will flock here. Scared the birds away. ”

The old man said. He took out his fishing gear and a few small maza from the glove locker in the small cabin. One of your own. and one for each of the three of them. Everyone sat on the deck. Bird-watching, bird-watching. Take a picture of the shot. Fishing for fishing.

An Ran and the others also brought drinks and snacks from their backpacks and invited the old man to taste them together.

The old shopkeeper Su was also not polite. Eat and nod frequently. A good praise and evaluation of Enron's craftsmanship. It seems. It's also a good personality and appetite. And the master who knows how to enjoy life.

Looking out from the small bay where they parked their boat. Ahead is a vast expanse of water. Under the sun. Sparkling. Just like the old shopkeeper said. This is indeed the place where they have the most variety of waterfowl along the way.

Their boat was parked in the bay. Half-shaded and half-hidden among the dense aquatic plants that surround it. As the old shopkeeper said. The location is secluded. And not just for other tourists. And even more so for the birds. Make them feel safe and at ease. Meantime. The view here is good again. The water surface is vast. Pleasant view. It's a great place indeed.

The lake waves are light. A light breeze blows. The plants made a slow rustling sound. Harmony with the sound of water. Like a ballad with a soothing tune. And the crisp birdsong adds a lightness and liveliness to this soft and slow rhythm.

Looking at the view. Listen to voices like this. The whole person's heart seems to merge with this peaceful world. An Ran's conversation became softer unconsciously. It's like being afraid of frightening a waterfowl in the distance. It's like I'm afraid of breaking this beautiful silence.

Enron thought. In such an environment. Time is slow. Quietly. Move on tiptoe little by little. Not really. Maybe it's the good things that always make people intoxicated. Again. Again and again, I want to keep time in my own hands. So. I always feel that time passes so quickly. Such an unpreparedness.

Although it is difficult to give up. Enron and they still had to embark on the journey back. OK. Everyone didn't go home empty-handed. The old shopkeeper caught several fish. It is said that he was going to ask his wife to make fish soup for himself at night. Sprinkle with a little parsley. It's light and delicious.

Enron and they were all hungry by what he said. The old man laughed. Promise the next time they come back. If time permits, please drink by all means.

Of course. Enron, they were not empty-handed. On the return trip. Caught several baby frogs. I'm going to go back and keep it in the backyard of the bookstore.

Don't look at a few frogs, they're not big. But to catch. But it's not easy. Thankfully, there was the help of the old shopkeeper.