Though we never met Xiong, communicating with him was always so easy (with very fast responses!), that it felt as if we actually met. His instructions were all very clear and helpful, and his home was extremely wonderful! The room is very spacious, comfortable, and clean, as is the bathroom. Getting in to the city by bus was also quite simple and fast. One thing to be aware of though is that there is no oven! We discovered this after having already bought some groceries. It was no problem as there is a stove, but it is something that would be helpful for others to know.