Chapter 564 Extra - The Lu Family's New Home.
After spending a week at the Sang family's old house, Lu Nange and her family of five didn't have much free time. They inspected all the properties they had bought in Beijing, as well as the villas and courtyards that Chi Yanzhou, Shi Xu, and others had given them.
After looking around, the family's attention finally settled on the courtyard house that Chi Yanzhou had given them.
Blue bricks and gray tiles, vermilion gate, and gleaming copper rings.
The location is really good, hidden in a quiet alley behind the bustling city, not far from the old residences of the Chi family and the Sang family.
Pushing open the door, the interior suddenly opened up into a bright and spacious space.
The courtyard is square and spacious, paved with bluestone slabs, with velvety moss sprouting from the cracks, exuding a warm and gentle atmosphere that has been imbued with the essence of time.
In the southeast corner stands an old osmanthus tree with lush, verdant branches and leaves. I imagine that when it blooms in autumn, the whole courtyard will be filled with its fragrance.
There is also a pond in the courtyard, not too big or too small, with clear water that is obviously well maintained. Water lilies are planted in it, and various koi carp of different colors, red and gold, swim slowly, adding a touch of life.
The main house faces south, with symmetrical east and west wing rooms, forming a classic northern courtyard house layout that is orderly and grand.
The real surprise is under the eaves.
Under the eaves, a birdcage hangs, and inside the cage stands a brightly colored macaw.
Lu Nange, Lu Xici, and Lu Beiye stopped in their tracks simultaneously, their three pairs of eyes fixed on the figure, and they exclaimed in unison, "Gangzi!"
The macaw tilted its head, its tiny, beady eyes staring at them, and made a few muffled "caw caw" sounds.
The three Lu siblings: "...Gangzi?"
The macaw flapped its wings and mimicked the sound, calling out, "Gangzi! Gangzi!"
Lu Beiye looked up, her voice filled with disbelief and excitement: "Sister, is...is this Gangzi?"
Lu Nange subconsciously called out in her mind: [Youyou! Youyou, are you there? This parrot...]
A voice immediately rang out: "[Nannan, it's Gangzi. But now it's just an ordinary parrot, without any special abilities. Its brain capacity is limited, so it probably doesn't remember much about the apocalypse.]"
Lu Xici had already taken out his phone: "This bird...did Yan-ge get it? I'll call and ask."
“Brother,” Lu Nange said with certainty, “No need to ask, this is Gangzi.”
Listening to the children's conversation, Sang Niannian asked curiously, "You three siblings... know this parrot?"
Lu Nange: "Yes, I know him. He's my... pet that I've always wanted to bring home and raise."
Youyou added in her mind: "[Nannan, you can feed it some spiritual spring water and see if it can develop intelligence.]"
Although I can't remember anything, I did eat some of the branches and leaves, so perhaps they can awaken something in me.
Lu Nange stepped forward, opened the birdcage, and took the macaw out.
The feathers were smooth and warm, and it was quite heavy. The familiar feeling brought a slight lump to her throat: "I'll hold it with me when I go house hunting."
Sang Niannian looked at the colorful bird in her daughter's arms and liked it more and more.
"Honey, such a beautiful parrot is truly a rare sight. But, you named it... Gangzi? Isn't that a bit too plain a name?"
Lu Nange remained unfazed: "Mom, a humble name makes it easier to raise a child."
Sang Niannian: "...At least it's not called Gou Dan (Dog Egg). Gangzi is fine, whatever you like."
Lu Nange held the parrot and followed her family inside.
Taking advantage of the moment when no one was looking, she drew a small handful of spiritual spring water from her spatial storage and held it to the parrot's beak.
The macaw lowered its head, pecked at the water a few times, and drank it all up.
Then he raised his head, tilted it, and called out loudly, "Beauty!"
"Beauty...Beauty, Gangzi..."
Lu Beiye immediately jumped up: "Sister! It's Gangzi!"
The macaw turned to him again, flapping its wings: "Aye! Aye!"
Lu Beiye: "Sister, it still remembers me! It recognizes me!"
"Then you can hold it for a while." Lu Nange smiled and handed the parrot to her younger brother's outstretched arms.
Sang Niannian looked at the large bird that seemed to understand human nature and marveled at it.
"Honey, I don't know where Xiaochi found this parrot, it's so beautiful and smart, it's like it's come to life."
Rokujin looked around at the house structure and nodded repeatedly: "It's clear that Koike put a lot of thought into the decoration of this house."
It retains the charm of the old house while being made so convenient and comfortable.
Sang Niannian: "Honey, Nan Nan and the others are talking about their own things, but we should also send something to those kids."
Lu Jin: "Wife, shall we give each of them one of those mountains we bought before?"
Sang Niannian nodded: "Okay! This is good..."
Lu Xici, who was standing next to him, was taken aback: "Mom and Dad, when did our family buy a mountain?"
Sang Niannian glanced at him: "Your dad and I made some money investing in stocks. We also found a few promising mines with your uncle and bought a few of them."
Not many, less than twenty... Your dad's thinking of mining them slowly..."
Lu Jin: "This is what your mother and I kept for our retirement."
Lu Xici: "...Could I possibly steal it?"
Lu Jin snorted: "One should always be wary of others."
Lu Xici: "...You really are my father."
As Lu Nange listened to her father and brother's conversation, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.
Just then, her phone vibrated in her pocket. She took it out and saw that it was a message from Chi Yanzhou.
Chi Yanzhou: [Is that Gangzi?]
Lu Nange: [Yes, Yan-ge, where did you find it?]
Chi Yanzhou: [I just found it in Shashi yesterday and delivered it this morning... You guys said you were going to see a courtyard house today, so I just left it in the courtyard to surprise you.]
Lu Nange: [Thank you, Brother Yan.]
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The interior of the courtyard house is decorated in a modern Chinese style.
It retains the old house's rustic structure and charm while cleverly incorporating all the modern comforts.
The custom-made solid wood furniture is simple and elegant, and the smart home system is seamlessly integrated, with underfloor heating, fresh air system, and central water purification all included.
More importantly, after the Lu family decided to move to Beijing, Chi Yanzhou specially had many details added and adjusted according to Lu Nange's preferences when preparing this gift.
For example, she liked to read by the window, so the west wing study now had a very comfortable recliner and a floor lamp at just the right angle...
Sang Niannian walked around the yard twice, her eyes growing brighter with each look, nodding repeatedly.
"Xiao Chi is such a thoughtful child. This courtyard he sent is just what I wanted."
I like the decorating style; it's tasteful and practical. It's also close to your grandfather's house, making it convenient to visit in the future.
Lu Nange: "Mom likes it, so shall we stay here?"
Sang Niannian: "What do you guys think?"
Lu Beiye was holding Gangzi, squatting by the pond watching the fish. Hearing this, he looked up, his little face serious.
"I'll live wherever my sister and mom like."
Lu Xici: "I have no objection. As long as you and your sister are happy."
Standing in the center of the courtyard, Lu Jin slowly scanned the gray bricks and tiles, the old trees and the pond, a satisfied look on his face, before finally looking at his wife and daughter.
"My wife and daughter have no objections, and neither do I. Besides, this location is quiet despite being in a busy area, with a bright and spacious layout; there's nothing wrong with it. Let's keep it here."
"Okay!" Sang Niannian made the final decision: "Go back and tell your grandparents that we'll pack up and move in the next couple of days!"
"Okay, Ms. Sang."
A gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the old osmanthus tree, as if it too was welcoming its new owner in its own way.
This courtyard will become their new home in Beijing.
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