Chapter 578 She's Very Well-Behaved (Part 7)

Shang Shiyi enjoys studying these things, even though he doesn't grow them very well.

Especially this peach tree, which has been planted for two or three years and is growing very lushly, with half of its canopy extending into the neighbor's yard.

This is the first time the peaches have ripened this year, and the harvest has been unexpectedly plentiful.

Shang Shang was surprised: "The villa next door has been sold?"

The house that Shang Shiyi lives in was bought by Shang Xingzhou. It has the best location in the entire villa area, the largest yard, and a large artificial lake right outside.

You can also fish by the lake when you have free time.

As for the house next to Shang Shiyi's, Shang Xingzhou originally wanted to buy it together and merge the two houses into one.

Bian Suxi felt it was unnecessary; it was too big, and the elderly couple would find it too spacious.

The house next door was bought by a mysterious tycoon and had been unoccupied for a long time. Some time ago, the tycoon and his family immigrated overseas, and the villa was put up for sale. I didn't expect it to find a buyer so quickly.

So Shangshang was very curious, because her mother had said that if it didn't work out, they could buy it and live here to retire.

Bian Suxi was also unsure: "It seems like they just returned from abroad? I've never seen them before. Your grandfather was just saying today that if the neighbors object to our fruit trees extending over there, we should cut them down."

Shang Shang thought it wasn't a big problem: "The neighbor's yard is also very big. If our tree goes a little further over, it won't affect anything at all. Besides, when the peaches are ripe, they can eat them too."

Bian Suxi laughed and said, "I think your grandfather just wants to find an excuse to cut down the peach tree and replace it with a nectarine tree. In the backyard, he plans to build a rockery and add some landscaping in the spring."

Zhou Zhiyun thought it was fine: "As long as Grandpa likes it, that's all that matters. Anyway, the yard is so big, it's just sitting there doing nothing."

Sitting in the courtyard, after eating grapes, I also tried some of the tea snacks that Bian Suxi had recently been researching: "Fanxing, Shangshang, you should try these. They're made with this year's new osmanthus flowers and are not too sweet."

Shen Fanxing never had any worries about body management, nor was she a picky eater. She ate with great relish, and sweetly praised, "Grandma, this not only looks beautiful, but it tastes delicious too. It's even better than those old-established restaurants."

Bian Suxi was pleased to be praised: "It's not that delicious. I just learned how to make it from the housekeeper when I was bored."

"If you like it, I'll make it for you and send it over later."

Shen Fanxing accepted everything without hesitation: "Okay, Grandma, I can eat a lot. No matter how much you send, I can finish it all."

Bian Suxi said happily, "Grandma will definitely make sure there's enough. It would be boring to eat only one kind of food. I'll think about rose shortbread and almond shortbread later."

After eating a piece of osmanthus pastry, Shang Shang wanted to go see the peaches.

Shang Shiyi then took her to see the peaches. Although winter peaches ripen late, the tips of the few peaches at the top of the tree had already turned red under the bright sunshine, which looked very pleasing.

Shang Shang asked curiously, "The ones at the top of the tree should be ripe by now, right?"

Shang Shiyi was also unsure: "I don't know, how about we pick one and try it?"

Shang Shang excitedly moved the ladder next to her, leaned it against the wall, and prepared to climb up and stand on the top of the wall to pick peaches.

Shang Shiyi watched from below, reminding Shang Shang to be careful.

I know that although Shang Shang has a mild personality, she is quite skilled, but she is usually lazy.

Shangshang climbed the ladder to the top of the wall and stood on the blue brick wall, curiously glancing at the neighboring courtyard.

After looking closely, I couldn't help but widen my eyes. There were two men standing under the pavilion in the corner of the opposite courtyard, one of whom looked like Pei Yanli.

Black trousers, white shirt, crisp and stylish, with a slender and upright figure.

Just as Shang Shang was surprised, the man turned around and looked at her. Startled, Shang Shang quickly crouched down and climbed down the ladder.

Shang Shiyi was somewhat surprised: "Why did you suddenly come down? Weren't you going to pick peaches?"

Shang Shang's face turned bright red: "I looked at it, and it doesn't seem cooked."

He thought to himself, "It really is Pei Yanli. Why is he next door?"

Could it be that his friend bought this house?

Pei Yanli was equally surprised; the person standing on the wall just now was actually Shang Shang.

Incredulously, he asked Yan Chao, "Who lives next door?"

Yan Chao chuckled: "Guess? I was going to tell you I had a surprise for you, but I didn't expect you to ask. It's Shang Shiyi, Zhou Zhiyi's maternal grandfather's house."

Pei Yanli originally planned to move in after a quick tidy-up, but after hearing Yan Chao's words, he fell silent for a moment: "What I said earlier, let's not move for now. I'll come up with a design later, and we'll renovate according to my design."

Yan Chao was surprised: "Didn't you say we'd just tidy up a bit and move in? If we're going to renovate, it won't be that quick; it'll take at least a year."

Pei Yanli suddenly stopped being in a hurry; "No rush, I'll stay in the dormitory first."

Yan Chao couldn't understand it. He was the one who was anxious, but now he wasn't either.

Just as he was about to ask, Pei Yanli suddenly patted him on the shoulder: "Let's go, I'll treat you to dinner. What would you like to eat?"

Yan Chao exclaimed, "Anywhere is fine?"

Pei Yanli nodded: "Okay."

Yan Chao smiled and put his arm around Pei Yanli's shoulder: "Then I won't stand on ceremony. It's the most famous private banquet hall in Beijing, owned by Shang Xingzhou. I heard that the seafood there is all wild seafood flown in by air."

Pei Yanli gave Yan Chao a meaningful look.

Yan Chao chuckled and said, "I'm just creating an opportunity for you. The Zhou family and Shang family banquets are usually held there. If you become a member and go there often, you might just run into Zhou Zhiyi."

Pei Yanli frowned: "How do you know so much?"

Yan Chao dismissed it: "It's no secret. Let's go eat."

Before leaving, Pei Yanli glanced at the neighboring courtyard one last time, unable to contain his joy.

...

Shen Fanxing watched as Shangshang went for a walk with her grandfather and returned with her face flushed. She looked at the west side with some surprise and asked, "The sun is almost setting and it's not that hot. How come her face is so red in such a short time?"

Shang Shang pulled Shen Fanxing aside and said, "Just now, I saw Pei Yanli in the next yard. Maybe his friend bought the yard?"

Shen Fanxing was a little puzzled: "Why don't you guess that maybe he bought it?"

Shang Shang shook her head repeatedly: "Although university professors earn a decent salary, they still can't afford a villa worth more than 20 million."

Shen Fanxing blinked, then swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue. "Never mind," she thought, "let Shangshang figure it out on her own."

She had met Pei Yanli before; his face indicated a life of great fortune and wealth.

It was almost time, so Zhou Zhiyun drove everyone to the clubhouse.

Jiang Zhizhi and Zhou Xiye had already arrived and were waiting for them at the door.

For convenience, the clubhouse in Shangxingzhou will not be open to the public today.

When Pei Yanli and Yan Chao arrived, they were told that the owner was having a happy occasion and would not be open to the public that day.

As the two came out, they saw Zhou Xiye and Jiang Zhizhi standing on the steps, talking quietly.

Yan Chao gestured with his chin, indicating that Pei Yanli should look over: "Your future father-in-law looks dignified and unapproachable..."