Lu Fan was a little puzzled. "Elder Meng, what can I help you with?"
Elder Meng chuckled. "Do you still remember that garden estate of yours in the Suzhou suburbs?"
"I remember," Lu Fan replied. "You designed it for me many years ago. You even said it contained all the elements of Jiangnan and was far more beautiful than the Lion Forest or any of those other places."
But Elder Meng cut in, "I never said it was more beautiful than the Lion Forest and the others. Don't you go putting words in my mouth."
"Haha, well, maybe that's just my impression. I think it's more beautiful than tourist spots like the Lion Forest, anyway," Lu Fan said. "What's wrong with the estate?"
Elder Meng explained, "Your daughter sent me a message today. She said her teacher wants to take them on a field trip to the Suzhou Gardens. In addition to the four classic gardens, they also want to visit your Spring Glow Garden. But as you know, your Spring Glow Garden is private and not open to the public."
