In the courtyard, two barbecue grills were already set up, and various kinds of washed and skewered meat and vegetables were neatly arranged on the table next to them.
The fruit was washed and cut into pieces, the drinks were chilled, and the tables and chairs were all set up properly.
When the preparations were basically complete, Chi Yanzhou's phone started buzzing in his pocket.
He took it out, glanced at the words "Grandpa" on the screen, turned around and walked to the lush bamboo grove in the corner of the yard: "Grandpa?"
The voice of Old Master Chi came through the receiver: "All the preparations that can be made have been arranged."
The equipment to be moved, the deployment points to be set up, and some contingency plans were all reviewed according to the 'worst-case' contingency plan.
Even if there's another massive flood, we don't need to worry...
Chi Yanzhou's gaze pierced through the gaps in the bamboo leaves and landed back on Lu Nange in the center of the courtyard.
“Nan Nan said nothing would happen this time, so nothing will happen. Grandpa, I believe her.”
"You brat..." Old Master Chi chuckled and scolded on the other end of the line, his tone softening.
"How could I not trust my dear girl? That girl is very perceptive; she wouldn't have said that unless she was absolutely certain."
He paused slightly, and when he spoke again, his voice carried a hint of the depth and caution befitting someone in a position of power.
"But sitting in the position of grandfather means bearing the responsibility for more than just our family. Some things cannot be based on just a word 'belief'."
Making multiple, even three or four, preparations will give you peace of mind.
Even if... I mean, even if there's the slightest deviation, we won't be caught off guard.
Listening to the subtle sound of the breeze rustling through the leaves, Chi Yanzhou replied in a deep voice after a moment, "You have considered everything very thoroughly."
Grandpa Chi: "Of course, I've eaten more rice than you've eaten salt."
By the way, Nan Nan's uncle, that kid Sang Xu, has gotten in touch with me. His whole family was urgently evacuated back to Beijing last night.
If things don't go as planned and that happens again, our families will be waiting for you to come and join us in Beijing.
"I've had the plane and fuel prepared in advance. The location is safe and won't be flooded, so the pick-up route will be clear when you return."
"Understood," Chi Yanzhou replied, his gaze still fixed on the figure in the courtyard. "Thank you for your trouble, Grandpa."
"Who are you? Get off my grandson! You're being weird and creepy!" the old man suddenly raised his voice.
Chi Yanzhou gave a helpless twitch of his lips: "...Grandpa."
"Alright, alright, stop with that, it's annoying."
Look at the sky outside, it's clear and calm... I reckon the sun will rise again from the east tomorrow.
You guys can eat and drink as you please... We've made thorough preparations this time, so even if it comes to that, we still have time.
The satellite phone and related equipment will be delivered to you shortly.
The call ended...
As the sun began to set, the horizon was bathed in a layer of orange-red glow, like a fine silk ribbon unfurled.
There was no sweltering heat carrying a fishy smell, nor any sign of an impending downpour; everything was just like the most ordinary summer evening.
In the courtyard, two barbecue grills were burning brightly with charcoal.
On the iron rack, skewers of meat, chicken wings, corn, mushrooms... all kinds of skewers are neatly arranged, sizzling under the high temperature.
The tempting oil dripped down, creating a soft sizzling sound and wisps of smoke on the charcoal fire.
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