Chapter 493 Annecy Shangfei and the Idea of ​​Retiring From Society

The sea water here in Nice, France is different from the clear blue, sandy and clear water in Southeast Asia. The sea water in the Côte d'Azur area is deeper and has a mysterious deep blue.

The beach is not fine white sand, but relatively rough pebbles.

Early the next morning, while Tang Xinyi was still sleeping in, Li Xiaofan had already put on sportswear and started running on the beach of Angel Bay.

The Bay of Angels is the most beautiful section of the French Riviera. The sea here is very blue, and the beaches in Nice are very special. They are all paved with pebbles, which can be a bit prickly when you step on them, but they are very interesting in their own way.

The large arc line of the coast is almost as graceful as a circular plan, and the tips at both ends echo like a pair of angel wings, stretching out to embrace the sea. The gradient color of the water and the crashing of the white waves are simply perfect.

When the sun comes out, locals or tourists on vacation come here to bask in the sun. People spread their bath towels on the beach one after another, take off a few clothes, put on sunglasses and enjoy the most comfortable sunbathing. There are many young women among them. Provoke...

There are also cliff diving, surfing, sea motorboats and motorcycles nearby, making it a lively scene.

Unlike Singapore, which is hot all year round, the temperature in Nice in autumn is neither cold nor hot, very comfortable. Enjoying the warm sunshine, Li Xiaofan suddenly felt a little tired of life in Singapore.

He likes places with distinct seasons throughout the year.

Li Xiaofan had an idea in his heart: after the Asian financial crisis made him a big profit, and the Huaxia Chip project successfully launched, he could slowly retire from the world and start enjoying life...

After leaving Nice, Li Xiaofan and Tang Xinyi drove to Provence together.

Bright sunshine, tempting food, charming rosé wine, and endless lavender, this is Provence in autumn.

In a sea of ​​purple lavender, the two of them walked in the flower field, admiring the lavender swaying in the wind, and the fragrance filled their nostrils.

Provence is the birthplace of French rosé wine and the largest rosé wine-producing region in France. The rosé wine here has a charming aroma and romantic color, which makes you dream...

Their last stop in France was the famous Jungfraujoch.

Before climbing the Jungfraujoch, Li Xiaofan and Tang Xinyi first went to a beautiful small town called Annecy nearby.

In Annecy, Tang Xinyi's third sister Tang Lina and her French boyfriend Frank are waiting for them to meet.

Annecy is located in southeastern France. It is a small town at the foot of the Alps. Due to its location closer to Switzerland, the town not only has an pastoral simplicity, but also maintains the original French romance, thus creating the small town of Annecy. Unique temperament.

Early in the morning, Tang Xinyi and Li Xiaofan rented an off-road vehicle in Lyon and reached Annecy in less than two hours.

On the edge of the beautiful Annecy Lake, Tang Lina and her French boyfriend Frank have been waiting for Li Xiaofan and the others for a long time.

After Tang Xinyi parked the car in the parking lot beside Lake Annecy, Frank acted as a tour guide to introduce the beautiful scenery here to Li Xiaofan and Tang Xinyi. This is his hometown.

Lake Annecy, where meltwater from Alpine glaciers gathers, covers an area of ​​more than 27 square kilometers, which is larger than the four West Lakes. The water quality of the lake is excellent and crystal clear. From a distance, it looks like a crystal clear green gem. The water surface is sparkling, the flowers are blooming on the shore, and the green mountains in the distance make people unable to help but admire that this place is as beautiful as in a fairy tale. of wonderland.

The beautiful town of Annecy is built on the shores of Lake Annecy.

When Frank took Li Xiaofan and Tang Xinyi for a stroll into this small town, Li Xiaofan felt that Annecy during the day was like a fairy coming out of a fairy tale, so beautiful that it was intoxicating.

The clear river water from the west meanders through the old town of Annecy and finally merges into Lake Annecy.

Most of the streets and houses in the old city are built along the river. The houses still maintain their appearance in the 17th century. The stone pavement made of small square stones under the feet is also a typical medieval style.

It made Li Xiaofan and Tang Xinyi feel as if they had returned to that medieval era.

There are many restaurants and cafes along the river in the small town of Annecy. The exquisite flowerpots filled with flowers are hung on the railings along the river, which is so beautiful.

Flocks of wild ducks and swans were playing in the clear lake water.

Visitors sit comfortably on the outdoor seats and enjoy the sunshine, beautiful scenery and delicious food.

Tang Xinyi sighed: "Before I came here, I read that the old town of Annecy is the French version of Venice. I have also been to Venice, but I feel that the two cities have completely different temperaments: one is quiet, the other is noisy; One is in the mountains and the other lives in a temple; one is born in a pure world and the other lives in a noble world. If I had to choose, I prefer Annecy now..."

The third sister Tang Lina, who hugged Tang Xinyi affectionately, smiled and joked: "Hey, Xinyi, I noticed that after you followed Li Xiaofan, your Chinese proficiency has improved by leaps and bounds, and your speech has become more refined and poetic!"

Tang Xinyi said proudly: "Of course, you think I went to the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou for further study just for fun!"

While joking, Frank led everyone out of the old town of Annecy. Oncoming was Lake Annecy at the other end. There were jogging paths beside the lake, and there were many runners wearing moisture-wicking T-shirts and jogging tights. .

The harbor here is a world of kayaks, yachts and speedboats. Small boats of various colors circle the small islands in the lake and shuttle through the turquoise water.

There are stretches of green hills on the shore. At first glance, it seems that the lakes and mountains have already merged into one.

Facing the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, Tang Xinyi couldn't help but sigh: "Wow, it's really beautiful. It makes me feel like I'm in the West Lake in France!"

"West Lake?" Frank didn't understand the word West Lake in English that Tang Xinyi used.

Tang Lina explained it to him in French, and he roughly understood: "Lina, let's go to China's West Lake together next time we have a chance. I want to see if China's West Lake is more beautiful than our Lake Annecy?"

After a brief tour of the town of Annecy, Frank took Li Xiaofan and Tang Xinyi to visit a company where he is currently working and serving on the edge of the town. Frank's family has a small stake in this company.

Frank introduced that the English name of this company is Somfy, which was founded in the 1960s. Its main products are tubular motors, as well as electric opening and closing curtains, electric rolling curtains, electric blinds, electric rolling windows, electric ceiling curtains, electric awnings, electric ventilation windows, electric garage doors and courtyard doors, etc.

The exterior of Somfy's factory building is very beautiful, hidden in the middle of greenery and flowers. If Frank hadn't introduced it, people would have thought it was a garden.

However, when Li Xiaofan arrived at the company and saw the familiar Somfy company logo, a few words popped up in his mind: Isn't this the famous French Somfy company?