S3| 173. Newlywed Rituals

"Look how steep those mountains are, Phil!" Barbara bowed down, peering at the mountain peaks that could be seen through the windshield. "Is the mountain we are going to climb that steep?"

Philip glanced at his wife with a faint smile. "Why? Are you scared?"

Barbara's lips pursed. "No. I'm with you. Why should I be afraid?"

When she returned her gaze to the front, Barbara immediately pointed her index finger. "Look! That house is so cute. And why is it red again? Do all the houses here have red walls?"

"Did you know? In ancient times, the paint color of the houses here reflected the social status of the owners."

Barbara's eyebrows rose. "Social status?"

Philip nodded. "Yes. Red paint is the cheapest compared to other paints. Because of this, many residents such as farmers and fishermen paint their houses red."

While Barbara's mouth widened, Philip added, "Apart from that, there is yellow paint which is more expensive, then white paint. From there, the color of paint has become