eurekapd Chapter 181 Warmth
Chapter 181 Warmth
Lin Zhou led the group on a thorough tour of the courtyard and rooms, his heart filled with emotion.
This small courtyard house, which holds his childhood memories, has now been completely transformed, becoming both warm and comfortable, perfectly matching his ideal of a home.
He glanced back at his family members who were following behind him. They had already gone off to look at the things they liked. His father-in-law, Su Guohua, was standing in the living room, curiously examining the calligraphy and paintings on the wall, nodding occasionally, seemingly quite appreciative of these works.
The son, Lin Xiaofeng, excitedly ran to the second bedroom, leaned over the desk, and fiddled with the lamp on it, his face full of curiosity and joy.
Su Wanqing stood by the window of the master bedroom, gazing at the scene in the courtyard, a gentle smile on her lips.
"Dad, Wanqing, Xiaofeng, let's divide up the rooms," Lin Zhou said, his voice gentle and magnetic.
Upon hearing this, Su Guohua turned around, smiled, and nodded: "Okay, I'll follow your arrangements."
Su Wanqing also came over, took Lin Xiaofeng's hand, and said softly, "Xiaofeng, why don't you listen to what Dad has to say?"
Lin Xiaofeng looked up at Lin Zhou and nodded vigorously: "Okay, Dad."
Lin Zhou pointed to the west wing and said to Su Guohua, "Dad, the west wing has been converted into a guest room. It's very clean inside, so you can stay there."
The room has a bed, a wardrobe, and a table and chairs, so daily life should be convenient.
Moreover, the west wing is in a quieter location, so you won't be disturbed while resting.
Su Guohua glanced at the west wing in the direction Lin Zhou pointed and said with a smile:
"Okay, I'm fine with staying anywhere, as long as everyone is comfortable." He didn't have many requirements for housing, as long as it was clean and quiet. The conditions in the west wing clearly exceeded his expectations.
Then, Lin Zhou pointed to the second bedroom in the main house and said to Lin Xiaofeng:
"Xiaofeng, you can stay in this second bedroom. There's a desk and bookshelf in the room, so you can read and do your homework there."
Moreover, the room is well-lit, which is good for your eyes.
Lin Xiaofeng's eyes lit up immediately. He excitedly ran to the door of the second bedroom, peeked inside, then turned back to Lin Zhou and said happily:
"Thank you, Dad! I love this room!" After saying that, he couldn't wait to run into the room, sit down at the desk, and then stand up and walk to the window, his face full of joy.
Finally, Lin Zhou looked at Su Wanqing and said gently, "Wanqing, let's stay in the master bedroom. It's bigger and more comfortable, and it's close to Xiaofeng's room, making it easier to take care of him."
Su Wanqing's cheeks flushed slightly, and she nodded gently, saying softly, "Okay, I'll do whatever you say." She looked towards the master bedroom, her eyes full of anticipation.
Living in such a warm and comfortable courtyard with Lin Zhou and her son is a different experience from her years of living in Xiangjiang Villa.
Just then, Liu Yaolong, who had been standing at the courtyard gate, walked over and respectfully said to Lin Zhou:
"Mr. Lin, all the daily necessities in the room are prepared, except for toiletries, which I haven't had time to buy yet. I'll drive out to buy some now. What would you like me to buy?"
Lin Zhou thought for a moment and said, "Go to Friendship Store and buy a few sets of toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, and soap, and also buy a few mouthwash cups. Xiaofeng is still young, so buy him a children's toothbrush and mouthwash cup."
Oh, and buy a few more bottles of shampoo and shower gel, and a few bath towels, that should be about it. Pick some good quality ones, nothing too expensive, but they must be practical.
"Okay, Mr. Lin, I understand. I'll go right now." Liu Yaolong nodded and turned to leave.
"Wait a minute." Lin Zhou called out to him, took out a wad of cash from his pocket and handed it to him. "Take this, buy some extra just in case. Drive carefully on the road and come back early."
Liu Yaolong took the money and said respectfully, "Thank you, Mr. Lin. I will be back as soon as possible." After saying that, he turned and walked out of the yard. The sound of his car starting soon came and gradually faded away.
Lin Zhou watched Liu Yaolong's departing figure, then turned to Su Guohua and Su Wanqing, and said with a smile, "Dad, Wanqing, let's sit down and rest for a while."
Zhou Jianming is very thoughtful. He bought all the household necessities after the renovation was completed, and prepared all the kitchen supplies such as rice, flour, oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar well in advance. We can move in with just our bags and don't have to worry about these trivial matters anymore.
Su Guohua sat down on the sofa, picked up the Zhonghua tape recorder on the coffee table, and gently pressed the power switch. The tape inside slowly turned, making a hissing sound.
A few seconds later, clear vocals came through the tape recorder; it was playing a popular song produced by Hong Kong's Zhonghua Records.
He said with a smile, "Yes, Zhou Jianming is indeed a meticulous child, he arranges everything perfectly."
The courtyard is beautifully decorated, retaining the charm of an old-style courtyard house while adding many modern amenities; it must be very comfortable to live in.
Su Wanqing took Lin Xiaofeng's hand and sat down on the sofa, saying softly, "Yes, the pace of life here is indeed much slower than in Hong Kong."
Lin Xiaofeng jumped off the sofa, ran into the courtyard, circled the stone table in the center, and then ran to the door of the east wing, peering inside curiously.
Many of the things and facilities here are things you can't see in villas in Hong Kong, so he was curious about everything he saw.
Lin Zhou watched his son's cheerful figure, a relieved smile spreading across his face. He sat down next to Su Wanqing, gently took her hand, and said softly, "Wanqing, I'm sorry to have to make things difficult for you and Xiaofeng. We're staying in this inconvenient courtyard so that I won't have to stay in a fancy hotel."
Su Wanqing leaned on Lin Zhou's shoulder, tears welling up in her eyes. She shook her head and said softly, "I'm not wronged. As long as I can be with you and Xiaofeng, it doesn't matter where we are."
Looking at the scene before him, Su Guohua smiled with relief. He picked up the enamel mug on the table, took a sip of water, and said with a smile, "Yes, it's more important than anything else for a family to be reunited."
Lin Zhou, you are now successful in your career and have a happy family. From now on, live a good life, take good care of Wanqing and Xiaofeng, and let your mother's spirit rest in peace.
Lin Zhou nodded, a determined look in his eyes: "Dad, don't worry, I definitely will. From now on, our family will live well together and take care of each other."
Sunlight streamed through the windows, filling the living room with warmth and brightness. The wall clock continued its ticking, recording this cozy and beautiful moment.