One home I really enjoy visiting, but wouldn’t want to live in, is my aunt’s traditional house in a small village near Hangzhou. It is about a two-hour drive from the city centre, surrounded by tea fields, bamboo groves, and low green hills. The house itself is quite old, probably more than fifty years old, but it has a lot of character¹. It has dark wooden beams, a small courtyard, and a covered veranda where my aunt likes to drink tea in the afternoon. Inside, the rooms are simply furnished, and there is always a faint smell of wood and dried tea leaves². What I find most charming is the peaceful atmosphere. In the morning, I can hear birds singing and, occasionally, the sound of rain falling on the tiled roof. I particularly like visiting this house during public holidays. It gives me a chance to escape³ the noise, traffic, and fast pace of city life. My aunt is also an excellent cook, so the visits usually involve homemade dishes, long conversations, and relaxed walks around the village. I feel refreshed every time I leave. However, I wouldn’t want to live there permanently. Although the countryside is beautiful, it is rather isolated⁴. The nearest supermarket, hospital, and bus stop are all some distance away, which would be inconvenient in daily life. The internet connection can also be unreliable, and there are fewer job opportunities and social activities than in a city. So, for me, it is an ideal place for a short break, but not a practical place to call home⁵.