Chapter 123 Chapter 123 A caring little cotton-padded jacket. ...
Liu Suqin had almost forgotten about the Peace Hotel incident; after all, it was just a casual mention.
But it doesn’t matter, Xiao Fangfang remembered it for her mother.
She had an agreement with her parents, but because they were too busy with work, they often couldn't do whatever they wanted and were often distracted and forgetful. If they made a formal promise to her and then broke it because of work or because they simply didn't remember, she wouldn't have to be heartbroken alone. She could bring it up openly and urge her parents to fulfill their promise as soon as possible, and also compensate her for her hurt feelings.
But if it is just a small matter mentioned casually and there is no check mark or stamp, mom and dad may forget it later. She can help write it down and remind them at the appropriate time.
Xiao Fangfang found it very interesting. Rather than feeling sad and depressed that her parents might not have remembered their agreement, she was more interested in helping her parents fulfill their agreement. Sometimes she even hoped that they would forget so that she could make some excessive demands with a clear conscience.
Unfortunately, my parents’ memory is not as bad as they say. Ever since they reached an agreement, as long as the family has officially signed a pinky promise, my parents have remembered it very clearly.
Just like when they were discussing a trip to Shanghai, Xiao Fangfang excitedly reminded him with a hint of regret, "Mom, I want to go to Shanghai and see the Peace Hotel on TV."
Hearing the key words, Liu Suqin suddenly realized, "I remember now. Let's go to Shanghai this time and stay at the Peace Hotel for two days. If you enjoy your stay, we can extend the stay for a few days later. What do you think?"
"Okay, okay." The child nodded excitedly, blinking his big eyes and looking at his father. Seeing that his father also voted in favor, he immediately jumped up and raised his hands and cheered, "Great, we can go to see Shanghai Beach."
Liu Suqin didn't mind making her daughter happier, and she corrected her with a smile, "It's not just about seeing the Bund. The Peace Hotel is located in a prime location on the Bund. If we're lucky enough to get a river view room, then every day when we wake up, we can enjoy the Bund scenery without leaving the house."
The child was so moved by the scenes her mother described that she began running around the house to express her feelings. Finally, she threw herself into the arms of her TV drama-watching partner and enthusiastically invited him, "Grandma, Grandma Zhang, would you like to come with us to watch The Bund?"
Qian Juxiang stroked her granddaughter's black hair and said softly, "My dear, you forgot. Grandpa and grandma have to accompany your uncle to look at houses and don't have time to travel with you."
Aunt Zhang also smiled and shook her head, "Grandma won't go. You three can go out and play. Grandma also happens to have a few days off."
Her son remarried and got married. A few years ago, he held a simple wedding in the city where he worked. The guests were mainly colleagues, leaders and comrades-in-arms, but Aunt Zhang, his biological mother, still traveled thousands of miles to witness her son's wedding.
Of course, she did not go empty-handed. Aunt Zhang had money in her hands. She asked for the opinions of girls like Liu Suqin, Li Hong and Li Xiaoqing in advance and spent a huge amount of money to buy a set of heavy pure gold jewelry. Before leaving, Liu Suqin, Lin Quansheng and Chen Jiaming asked her to bring thick red envelopes.
Things smell good from afar, but smell bad up close. Aunt Zhang was so sincere that she had a very pleasant first time with her new daughter-in-law. They spent the New Year there, and later the newlyweds personally sent her back to Shenzhen. However, they did not go back to the village. Aunt Zhang took them to the apartment with an elevator in the city center.
Aunt Zhang and Liu Suqin bought a commercial house together and renovated it together. Liu Suqin rented out her house as soon as it was renovated, but Aunt Zhang was reluctant to rent it out.
She knew that her son had a knot in his heart. He had cooperated with the village chief and others to get a building from the old man, mainly because he didn't want to let the old man get it cheaply. He didn't consider the building as his own property, so he never asked for rent over the years. He said that he asked her to keep it, but Aunt Zhang knew that unless something unexpected happened, her son would never use the money.
She certainly didn't want that to happen. She'd better keep it for a long time, or even leave it to her grandchildren as an inheritance. But she was also worried about the depreciation Suqin mentioned. If money became less and less valuable in the future, what would be the point of saving so much for her son? It would be better to exchange it for a house, which would be more valuable.
That’s right, if her son doesn’t want the old things, then he probably won’t refuse if she buys him a new house.
The more Aunt Zhang thought about it, the more she felt it was a good idea. Wanting to give her son the best, she spent a huge amount of money to buy a commercial house. Although she and Liu Suqin also found a decoration company for the decoration, she went to check it from time to time and put in a lot of effort. Therefore, she became more and more reluctant to let outsiders live in the house she prepared for her son.
Although outsiders also have to pay rent.
Just when her son and daughter-in-law sent her back to Shenzhen, the family of three lived in the new house for two days. Aunt Zhang handed the property certificate and keys in her son's name. This time he accepted them very readily. Later, the young couple discussed it and returned the keys to her, saying that they didn't come back often, and it would be a waste to keep such a good house empty. They could rent it out for some rent.
If Aunt Zhang needs it, she can keep the master bedroom for herself and rent out the other rooms. After all, this kind of shared housing is very common in big cities.
Of course, Aunt Zhang didn't need that. She had a place to live in her hometown, and she got along with Liu Suqin and the others like a family, so she was very comfortable. So at the beginning of the year, she entrusted the rental business of this house to Li Liang, and at his suggestion, left her son's account for receiving the money.
In this way, the rent received every month alone is enough for the couple's daily expenses. When Aunt Zhang received a thank-you call from her new daughter-in-law, she happily planned to save money to buy some more shops or second-hand houses, and give the rent to them to supplement their household expenses.
However, the reason she rejected Xiao Fangfang's invitation this time was not because she planned to go house hunting with Qian Juxiang and the others, but because not long after her son returned to work after the New Year, he called to tell her that his wife had found out she was pregnant. Calculating the time, the due date was this summer vacation.
Although every time they talked on the phone, the couple only reported good news and not bad news, saying that everything was fine, that their mother-in-law had retired and moved directly into their home to take care of the pregnant woman, and would also help them take care of the children in the future, so she didn't have to worry about anything.
But how could Aunt Zhang, who is about to become a grandmother, not worry? Since she has a holiday, she must go and see and fulfill her obligations.
So Xiao Fangfang was rejected one after another, as if a basin of cold water was poured on her. She buried her face in her grandmother's arms in a depressed mood.
The child's joy just now was too bright. Seeing her now a little depressed, Lin Nanjiang felt distressed. He called his daughter to his side to comfort her and told her confidently, "Don't worry, next time we choose to go to the capital, Grandpa and Grandma Zhang will definitely take the initiative to rush to join us."
"Really?"
"Really, the dream of their generation is to go to Tiananmen Square and take pictures."
Seeing that her grandparents also nodded in agreement, Xiao Fangfang happily announced, "Okay, we will go to the capital for fun next summer vacation."
I made a simple travel plan and set off in mid-July.
The family of three was already familiar with traveling long distances. Lin Quansheng volunteered to drive them to the airport. The family went through the formalities and boarded the plane skillfully. After the plane landed safely in Shanghai, they hailed a taxi at the airport and headed straight to the Peace Hotel.
This place is indeed a paradise for the bourgeoisie. As soon as they entered the lobby, the children were attracted by the coffee shop located in a corner of the lobby, which had very romantic decoration and music. Liu Suqin happened to be interested as well, so they split up. Lin Nanjiang went to check in, and Liu Suqin took her daughter to the coffee shop to enjoy afternoon tea.
After finding a seat by the window, Liu Suqin skillfully ordered two cups of coffee, and the one for her daughter was hot milk with a delicate little cake.
Little Fangfang was a child who had seen all sorts of things. She wasn't at all boisterous and boisterous like other children. At first, she curiously surveyed her surroundings with her bright eyes. When the meal arrived, she nestled down on the leather sofa, which almost hid her entire body. She took a small, textured silver spoon and began to savor the dessert. Every now and then, she would bring a spoonful to her mother's lips and ask, blinking her bright eyes, "Is it delicious?"
"Well, it's delicious, but mommy has some too. Just eat it yourself, dear." It was Liu Suqin's habit to have coffee with cake. Of course, she would not treat herself badly, and she also did not leave out Lin Nanjiang's share.
Although she was not specifically taught, Xiao Fangfang also developed good habits. She could not resist the temptation of the small cake and started eating it as soon as her mother allowed. However, she was also very polite and only ate her own portion. At most, she quietly looked at the other two intact small cakes and swallowed her saliva.
When she heard her father approaching with a box, she immediately offered him a delicious little cake.
Lin Nanjiang bent down and ate the cake his daughter fed him, sighing with satisfaction, "How sweet! My daughter is such a filial and obedient child."
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