In the afternoon, the sun poured down with just the right touch of warmth, bathing this upscale villa community in golden light. Nestled peacefully on a hillside, it seemed to wear a veil of shimmering gold.
With dedicated staff tending the grounds almost every day and sprinklers cooling them at regular intervals, the community was lush and green. Carefully trimmed lawns spread across the landscaped areas like velvet carpets, and every leaf on the neatly pruned flowers and trees glistened with crystal-clear droplets.
Amid all that greenery stood a cluster of villas in an array of styles, from classical European to modern minimalist, arranged in pleasing disorder. Each one revealed its owner's exceptional taste and refinement. The light-colored walls looked especially pure and elegant beneath the sun, paired with dark, high-end wooden doors and windows that felt warm to the touch while still exuding fashionable sophistication. The modern glazed roof tiles shimmered in the light like scattered stars, decorating this luxurious enclave.
Of course, it wasn't night. It was afternoon, the hottest time of day.
Yet, surprisingly, even at the hottest time of day, the community wasn't all that warm. The clear artificial waterways wound through the grounds, their water so transparent that one could see right to the bottom. A few koi drifted through them at ease, occasionally leaping above the surface and tracing graceful arcs that broke the water's stillness. Along with their winding paths, the waterways brought a rare touch of summer coolness to the area.
Meanwhile, on either side of the footpaths, rows of tall trees and low shrubs intertwined at different heights, forming a green barrier. They offered passersby cool shade while cleverly dividing the space, making the community both open and private.
Even in the afternoon, anyone walking along the footpaths would find it