Chapter 264: Moving on New Year's Eve

Lin's father and mother received the household registration certificate and work permit returned by their daughter, but they did not receive any gifts. They were both a little confused.

Isn't it about giving gifts?

Dad and Mom Lin watched their daughter and her family go out again. This time they didn't invite them, and they both felt a little disappointed.

Father Lin: "Did we take this leave for nothing? They are out all day and never come home."

Mother Lin: "At least they come back for lunch at noon, and eating together at noon can be considered as companionship."

The walls were painted yesterday. There was a strong wind at night, and the paint dried after a night of blowing. Lin Qi and Xu Hexiao's task today is to get a few bags of cement and finish the floor.

While Xu Hexiao and the four older children went to get cement, Lin Qi tidied up the yard. Between flowers and vegetables, she chose the latter.

"Go buy some vegetable seeds like radish, spinach, rapeseed, mustard, cabbage and lettuce for mom. She will plant them in the yard later." Lin Qi said to the three children.

"Mom, do you want to buy some sweet potatoes?" asked the seventh child.

"You want to eat it yourself?" Lin Qi saw through his thoughts at a glance.

Lao Qi nodded and said, "I want to eat roasted sweet potatoes."

"Sure. You can buy any vegetables that grow in winter."

In one morning, Xu Hexiao and several children leveled the floors of all the rooms, while Lin Qi planted vegetables in the yard and made several paths paved with stones and cement.

With the efforts of yesterday afternoon and this morning, the slightly dilapidated cottage has been completely renewed, the messy yard has become neat and tidy, and all kinds of green vegetables are lush and vibrant.

"You can bring your parents here this afternoon." Xu Hexiao said with a smile. Looking at the warm little courtyard, he felt an inexplicable sense of satisfaction.

"Bring them over after lunch. But before they come, I'll add some sweet potatoes, taro, potatoes and some vegetables to the kitchen." If they are prepared now, we won't have to bring them back bit by bit later.

They went home for lunch. After lunch, Lin Qi handed a property ownership certificate to Lin's mother and said, "Ahe and I bought a house for you."

Mother Lin was startled, looking at the brand new book, a little incredulous, "Buy us a house?"

"Why did they buy a house for us? Did they buy it yesterday?" Dad Lin thought of the household registration certificate and work permit from yesterday.

"Yes, I bought it yesterday. I packed it out this morning. The cement should be dry in one day, and we can move in tomorrow." Lin Qi said.

"Moving tomorrow? Isn't that too fast? And tomorrow is New Year's Eve." said Mother Lin.

"There are so many people in our family, so we only need to spend the morning moving tomorrow. We will still have enough time to start preparing for the festival in the afternoon." Lin Qi didn't think this was a problem.

Mother Lin and Father Lin looked at each other. Why did it feel so unreal to them?

"The new house has a separate bathroom and kitchen." Lin Qi threw out the bait.

When Lin's mother and father heard that there was a separate bathroom and kitchen, they were immediately attracted.

"The new house has a yard, which is bigger than the yard here and is full of vegetables." Lin Qi continued.

"Take us to have a look quickly. If it's suitable, we will pack up this afternoon and move tomorrow morning." Mother Lin said impatiently.

As expected, Lin's mother and father were very satisfied with the new house.

Father Lin asked about the price of the new house, and when he found out that it was not as expensive as the sets of bedding his daughter had bought, he stopped worrying and said, "Let's go back and pack our things and move tomorrow."

So after looking at the house, the whole family hurried back home.

While the others were packing their things, Xu Hexiao went to look for a truck. It took him more than an hour to find one. He offered a high price of fifty yuan and asked the other party to help them transport the goods the next day.

When Lin Mo's family separated, they took away a lot of things. There weren't many things left, so one trip was enough.

Lin Qi and the children were very good at doing things, and they packed up everything that could be packed up in one afternoon. As for the things that would be used tonight and tomorrow morning, they would pack them up after breakfast.

The next morning, Lin Qi got up to make breakfast while the children were collecting quilts and dismantling bed frames in their room.

After breakfast, I started to clean up the dishes and pack the meat.

At eight o'clock, the truck arrived on time, and Lin Qi, Xu Hexiao and the children moved the goods onto the truck. Father and mother Lin wanted to help, but Lin Qi stopped them, "You are not needed, just watch from the side."

Father Lin glared and said, "A nine-year-old can move it. Your father hasn't retired yet, so why can't he move it?"

"Then just move a chair." Lin Qi said helplessly, "You are also at retirement age, so just retire. I will support you."

Father Lin was silent for a moment before he said, "Work for another two years."

"Stop working. Go to the park to play chess, drink tea, and chat. Our family doesn't need those few thousand dollars. I'll give you two thousand yuan every year." Lin's father and mother are already in their sixties. At this age, most people have retired, but they are still working.

"You don't have to give it to us. You and A He have already bought a house for us. Why should we ask for your money again?" Dad Lin disagreed.

"It's okay. We earned two thousand yuan in half a day. Just listen to me, quit your job after the New Year, grow flowers and grass at home, and enjoy your old age." Lin Qi's tone did not allow for refusal.

Mother Lin and Father Lin were somewhat moved, "Let's talk about it later."

In just half an hour, all the things were moved onto the truck, and those that could not fit in the truck were stuffed into the trunks of two cars.

The Lin family made such a big noise that the neighbors came out to watch out of curiosity, "Old Lin, what are you doing?"

"Moving." Father Lin said cheerfully, "Qiqi bought me a new house, so we are moving."

"Oh, Qiqi has only been back for a few days, and she's already bought you a new house. How filial she is."

"Where to buy it? Go to your new home in a couple of days to get acquainted with the place."

"Is the house big?"

"Your Lin family has really become wealthy. Your eldest son just bought a house this year. A few months later, you two old people also have a new house."

"............"

Amid the envy of their neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Lin got in their daughter and son-in-law's car and went to their new house.

Ever since his youngest sister came back, Lin Mo felt like he had become a child who was neither loved by his parents nor cared for by his father. On New Year's Eve, their family of four came to his parents' house to celebrate the New Year, but his parents' house was empty. Not only was there no one, but the furniture was also gone.

"Your parents moved early this morning, didn't you know?" Old Man Qian asked in surprise.

"My parents are moving?" Lin Mo was about to break down. Why didn't he, the only son, know about such a big thing as his parents moving?

Li Min looked at her husband with pity in her eyes, "I told you that my parents love my younger sister the most. Now you believe it, right?"

“.......”

Mr. and Mrs. Lin were packing their luggage and didn't even remember their eldest son.

"Shall I make some chicken soup and have hotpot later?" Lin Qi asked for everyone's opinions.

The adults were busy arranging things and had no objections to the food.

The youngest child said, "Mom, I want to eat goose stewed in an iron pot."

"Sure. One pot for stewing goose, and one pot for hot pot."

"Mom, can I go buy some orange juice and soda?" the youngest one asked again.

"Sure." Lin Qi generally does not restrict children's diet.

"Mom, you are the best. Give me twenty dollars." Lao Qi stretched out his little hand towards Lin Qi.

Lin Qi reached into her pocket and counted out fifty yuan to give to Lao Qi, "Go buy some soda and some firecrackers. When you come back, set off two of them at the door. It's always a good idea to liven up your new home."

Lao Qi's eyes lit up and he answered loudly, "Okay!"

"Mom, I want to go too." said Lao Wu.

"And me, Mom." Lao Liu also wanted to go.

Lin Qi gave all the money in her pocket to Lao Wu, "Go ahead, and buy the fireworks for tonight."

"Thank you, Mom. You are the best!"

Mother and Father Lin's temples throbbed when they saw their daughter's extravagant spending.

"Ahe, why don't you take charge of this family?" Father Lin said earnestly. He was afraid that his daughter would ruin this family.

"Money is meant to be spent. Qiqi can spend whatever she wants with the money I earn." Besides, this money was not earned by him. Currently, Qiqi is the one who earns the most money in their family.

Father Lin: “…”

The sound of firecrackers rang out outside the door, and the New Year atmosphere suddenly became much stronger.

After a while, the aroma of food wafted out.

At this time, there was a knock on the door.

"We just moved in, how come someone is coming to our door?" Dad Lin murmured in surprise as he walked towards the gate.

Outside the door, Lin Mo and Li Min had complicated expressions. They heard the noises in the house and confirmed that it was undoubtedly their parents and sister's family.

The door creaked open, and the eyes of the person outside and the person inside met.

Father Lin's face turned red for some reason, and he said guiltily, "Your sister suddenly said yesterday that she bought a house. You didn't come to dinner last night, so I didn't have time to tell you."

"............"

So, it's their fault that we didn't come over for dinner last night? But didn't you guys not welcome us the first two nights?

"Grandpa, is this your new home?" Lin Yuan walked in first, and when she saw the tender green vegetables, she exclaimed exaggeratedly, "Mom, Grandpa grows vegetables at home!"

The new house had just been painted inside and out, and the ground had been re-hardened. It was a spacious, clean and bright house. It was completely different from the unit housing where I had lived for decades. There was no comparison at all.

After Lin Mo and Li Min finished visiting the new house, they didn't know what to say for a moment.

Lin Qi and Xu Hexiao were busy in the kitchen.

Xu Hexiao: "I felt like I forgot something this morning. It turns out I forgot to inform my eldest brother."

Lin Qi: "We have so many family members, it's normal to forget a few. I don't remember either."

Xu Hexiao: "Will my elder brother and sister-in-law have other ideas?"

Lin Qi: "If there is, then there is."

Xu Hexiao: “….”

His brother-in-law would probably be sad to hear such an indifferent attitude.

There is enough food prepared today, so even if Lin Mo's family joins, there is no need to worry about not having enough to eat.

After everyone was seated, Dad Lin expressed his New Year's wishes, and everyone waited for him to start eating before picking up their chopsticks.

"Dad, have you told Miaomiao about the move?" Lin Mo asked expressionlessly.

"No. We moved in such a hurry that we didn't have time to tell anyone. After dinner, go talk to your sister and tell her the address of our new home." said Dad Lin.

"Boss, your dad and I have just discussed it, and we plan to retire after the New Year." Mother Lin suddenly said.

Lin Mo was a little surprised, "Why did you suddenly decide to retire?"

Mother Lin: "We have moved here now, and we can rent out the two rooms we had before. The rent is 20 yuan a month, which is enough for your father and I to live on."

Father Lin: "We still have pensions to collect and can save some money."

Lin Mo nodded, "That's good. Mom and Dad have worked hard all your lives, it's time to rest."