I am not just a tycoon-Chapter 558 - 362: Robbers and Treasure_2

On the way there, Lao Gao gave Shen Yuan a rundown of the history of Aman, which is one of the most renowned resort chains in the world and highly influential in the luxury hotel market.

The most famous Aman resort is probably the secluded one up in the hills of Phuket Island, which was the first to establish the brand philosophy of "peace and tranquility". Even though it maintained a low profile after opening, it continuously received high praise.

This time, Aman had opened a resort in the metropolis of Shanghai, but unlike Bulgari and others, it didn't choose a central city location. Instead, it settled in the Minhang District.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Shen Yuan stepped out of the car and indeed found that it was removed from the urban hustle and bustle, fitting well with the brand's ethos of "peace and tranquility".

What caught his eye was a grey wall from the Qing Dynasty period, and a plaque that breathed historical significance, and beneath the plaque were the words "Nurturing Clouds".

It was obvious that this was the entrance to the Nurturing Clouds Aman, very characteristic, indeed.

"Chairman Shen, do you need me to help with your luggage?"

Lao Gao bowed slightly, politely asking.

Shen Yuan waved his hand, "No need, I can manage on my own. You've been working hard these past days, Lao Gao; you should head back early to rest."

"Alright, Chairman Shen, then I'm off for now."

Having said this, Lao Gao drove the Maybach back.

Meanwhile, Shen Yuan, carrying his small trolley case, crossed the threshold and entered the lobby.

Just as he entered, he caught whiff of a strong scent of Golden Phoebe wood, a refined aroma that could relax both body and mind.

A glance around revealed that the entire lobby was constructed using Golden Phoebe wood.

After reporting his reservation details to the reception, a woman dressed in a traditional Chinese uniform with a professional smile walked over.

"Good evening Mr. Shen, welcome to Nurturing Clouds Aman, I am your housekeeper, my name is Shishi."

"Hello."

Shen Yuan nodded at her, noticing that the staff here were not those with outstanding looks or physiques, and they all wore loose uniforms, which actually matched the style of the hotel.

"Let me help you with your luggage."

"Okay."

Shen Yuan handed his trolley case to her and followed her further inside.

As they moved from the lobby, Shishi, the housekeeper, politely said, "Mr. Shen, would you like an introduction to the background and highlights of Nurturing Clouds Aman?"

"Give me an introduction."

"Sure. Let me start by telling you about the ancient houses and trees we use."

Shishi spoke in a well-measured tone, "Back in '02, when construction began on the Liaofang Reservoir in Jiangxi Province, some of the local Jiangxi-style Ming and Qing ancient houses were facing the threat of being submerged."

"At that time, entrepreneurs led a team of experts, including botanists and architects specialized in ancient buildings, to carefully dismantle the traditional Jiangxi-style buildings from 30 villages and transport them to a special warehouse in Shanghai for preservation."

"These ancient houses have histories of a hundred years and carry rich historical and cultural value... and a few kilometers away, there was also an ancient camphor tree facing the same plight."

"You see, that 1680-year-old camphor tree king is right there."

Shishi pointed at the distance to the ancient tree. Shen Yuan followed her gaze and was unable to see the entirety of the massive tree without tilting his head back to catch the top.

"In '07, the Aman Group joined this preservation project. Because Aman aims to establish unique, tranquil resorts rich with cultural significance, there are high demands for site selection and architectural style, thus these ancient houses and trees became the top choice for Aman, and the origin of Nurturing Clouds Aman."

Leading Shen Yuan in front of the ancient tree, Shishi handed him a ladle, "Mr. Shen, next up is our check-in ritual, watering for blessings; you can water next to the old tree using this water from the containers."

"Okay."

Shen Yuan found it quite interesting; he picked up the ladle and watered twice as Shishi added, "May you thrive and grow taller and stronger."

"Thank you."

After completing the check-in ceremony, Shen Yuan was ready to set out for the ancient residence he had booked.

Yun'an Aman had a total of 50 meticulously reconstructed traditional houses, and Shen Yuan had selected the most expensive model, "Qing Dynasty Four-Bedroom Ancient Residence," which was three times the price of the Bulgari suite, amounting to 60,000.

Before arriving at the ancient house, one had to walk through a long green corridor. Shishi said, "Mr. Shen, the ancient residence we booked has been rebuilt from the original structure, including the flagstones under our feet, which were transported here one by one from Jiangxi Province. The ancients were very particular, so the pathway to the entrance wasn't made to lead directly to the door; thus, it is designed with a slight bend."

"Uh-huh."

Shen Yuan nodded and followed Shishi through the plaqued entrance into the two-courtyard residence.

"The ancients cherished the symbolism of 'rising step by step,' which is why as we enter the house, it is built so that we keep walking higher."

As Shishi walked and explained, Shen Yuan looked around. He found this antique residence, built entirely from original wood and green bricks, to his taste.

Moreover, Shishi said that ancient buildings were mostly wooden structures, and Yun'an Aman had been reconstructed to retain the original design to the greatest extent possible, utilizing the original mortise and tenon joints without a single nail.

Even the lighting was subdued to recreate an ancient living environment, utilizing natural lighting and with very simple designs.

Shen Yuan even noticed a fireplace in the living room.

The bathroom's bathtub and washbasin were carved and polished from a single piece of stone, making them look very natural.

There was even a framed view in front of the bathtub, so one could enjoy the outside scenery while bathing.

Additionally, each standalone ancient house came with its own swimming pool, so if the weather was good tomorrow, he could bring Mrs. Lin and her friends to swim here.

After showing Shen Yuan around the more than 800 square meter residence, Shishi asked attentively, "Mr. Shen, what do you think of my introduction? Is there anything that I haven't explained clearly?"

"Not at the moment, thank you."

This chapter is updat𝙚d by freeweɓnovel.cøm.

"Alright then, I won't disturb your rest. When will your friends arrive? I'll wait for them in the lobby," Shishi said politely.

Shen Yuan glanced at his phone and replied, "They'll be here in an hour. Thank you for your trouble."

"It's no trouble at all."

...

After the butler left, Shen Yuan unpacked his luggage and hung up the clothes he would be changing into tomorrow in the walk-in closet before starting to fill the bathtub.

"It looks like next time I go out, I'll still need to bring an NPC; doing all this by myself is too much trouble."

Shen Yuan shook his head and sighed. Ever since he acquired the System, he had grown accustomed to a life where everything was done for him. Without its services, he felt out of place.

After enjoying a luxurious bath, Shen Yuan wrapped himself in a towel and lay on the chaise lounge, checking the time. They still had 20 minutes to go.

With nothing else to do, Shen Yuan pulled up the system panel, opened the 3D template, and saw [Physical Enhancement *2] available for use in the bottom right corner.

[Head, Eyes, Nose, Oral Cavity, Arms, Palms, Chest, Abdomen, Legs.... all eligible for enhancement and strengthening]

After completing fitness tasks, Shen Yuan had earned a two-year experience card from Peang Yuyan, and his physique was now nearly perfect. He wasn't pursuing further improvement.

As for his facial features... Shen Yuan felt they were already handsome enough. He didn't need to be an actor or a male model, so no need to be any more attractive.

So that left only one thing... Shen Yuan looked down.

Buddy, it seems I haven't enhanced you for a long time.

If he strengthened his buddy once and had one enhancement left... he might as well use it to satisfy Luo Bingying and Zhou Peiwei, after all, it was thanks to them he earned it.

Zhou Peiwei liked to caress chest and abdominal muscles, which Shen Yuan had, while Luo Bingying was fond of hands... he might as well improve his fingers then.

Just hoping it wouldn't turn into a Kato Taka situation.

Shen Yuan clicked use, inputting both the penis and his fingers.

[Enhancement area: Fingers. This enhancement will strengthen the host's finger muscles and control, allowing the host to perform various precise and complex movements. The fingers will become agile and nimble and can be favored by many women.]

[Additionally, it will improve the appearance of the fingers, making them more slender, with well-defined joints, enhancing the skin quality of the fingers]

[Enhancement area: Penis. This enhancement will comprehensively improve hardness, length, and diameter, allowing the host to complete....]