She, Tang Shuyu, and Su Nuo opened a clubhouse in the shops of Xiyuan a few years ago, following Sister Luo Dan. The row of shops where they were located were all within the Xiyuan area and were all under the name of Qin Zifu.
We chose the best location: the first floor is a fencing hall and club lobby, the second floor is a beauty and wellness club, the basement is a gym, and the second basement is a bowling alley.
The four of them jointly invested, and Sister Luo Dan also took a portion of the management shares, so the other three of them are not usually here; Sister Luo Dan manages everything.
I've been too busy these past two days since I got back. Even though it's right at the entrance of the community, I haven't had a chance to go check it out yet. I'm definitely a hands-off manager now.
"Baby, what are you doing?"
"You're so cuddly, don't call me baby, I just woke up."
"Okay, baby, you slept for quite a long time during your second nap."
"..."
Okay, okay, I'm just kidding, that's what I want to call you.
"How do you know about taking a nap? Sleeping more is good for your health."
"I saw your brother when I went out this morning. Eating more is good for your health. How about I take you out for dinner tonight?"
"Oh no, brother! I just made plans with Shuyu and the others to go see Sister Luodan tonight and get a skin treatment while I'm at it."
"Your skin is good enough, you don't need any more care."
"It can get even better; skincare requires consistency."
"Okay, then tell me when you get back tonight, and make sure you eat lunch properly."
"Okay, I'm just about to go downstairs to find something to eat."
"Go on, okay?"
Qi Jingchen put down his phone, a gentler look on his face. He had never cared for anyone so meticulously before, and he didn't know how to care for someone before, but with her, it seemed like he knew everything, and she was so patient and attentive that he found it enjoyable rather than restrictive.
Even though we didn't have a dinner date, I just couldn't get angry. I even smiled to myself, but only for a moment.
"Grandma and Grandpa, I'm here to freeload!"
"You certainly know how to pick your time; Aunt Liu just finished cooking and put the food on the table."
"Hehe, I came by the smell! I knew Grandma wasn't making house calls today, so there must be something delicious to eat."
"Hey, little dog nose!"
Grandpa gently pinched Qin Zifu's nose.
"Come on, let's eat. After we eat, your grandpa will take you to the rooftop to pick fruit."
"There's fruit on the rooftop too?"
"Of course! It seems you haven't seen it. In the years you've been gone, your grandpa has planted fruits and vegetables all over the rooftop. Today's broccoli was picked this morning."
"That's amazing! I'll go check it out in a bit."
"Grandpa will take you there in a bit. There'll be lots of fruit. Your grandma usually limits my portions, and I can only eat fruit in the morning. For years, she's been steaming apples, steaming oranges, and stewing pears every day."
"Hey, would you have such a healthy body if it weren't for this? Why are you criticizing the cook after you've eaten your fill?"
The elderly couple's daily bickering has begun again.
The two of them were very particular about what they ate every day. They ate fruits, seeds, roots, leaves, and also consumed animal and plant proteins.
Their decades-long dedication has made the elderly couple, who are over seventy years old, look like they are in their early sixties. The old lady can give a lecture for half a day without feeling weak or tired.
The old man had built up his physique during his time in the army, and he continued to exercise every day. Now he's in great health and has a great appetite.
However, he would occasionally indulge himself and have a little wine depending on the season. Grandpa would sometimes sneak out to eat fried liver and braised pork offal.
"Come on, Fufu, let's eat. You can eat a little more at lunch, but don't eat too much at night. You can't skip staple foods, or you'll easily get cold."
"Yes, I know, I'm eating well every day."
"Do you think Grandma can't tell if you're not eating properly? Traditional Chinese medicine uses the four diagnostic methods: observation, listening, questioning, and palpation. Don't think that just because Grandma doesn't take your pulse, she can't tell what's wrong with you. Grandma can tell you what kind of alcohol you drank the day before."
Qin Zifu stuck out her tongue.
"Okay, Grandma's the best!"
"All she does is sweet talk."
Qin Jing patted her on the shoulder.
After finishing her meal, Qin Zifu went to the rooftop with her grandfather. The rooftop had been converted into a sunroom, and the roof was electrically operated.
"Look, this button is for opening. Press it and the top cover will open. This button is for the shade net. If you want to rest here, just open the shade net."
He explained and demonstrated at the same time.
"That's pretty good."
Come and take a look!
"So many strawberries! And why is there a big cherry tree too? Will it grow well?"
"It's alright, isn't it? I've been growing it for several years. I was worried it wouldn't get enough nutrients, so I specially made this big pot. I also have to fertilize it frequently. Look, there's even a fig tree."
"I remember there used to be one in the compound, and I would climb the tree to pick it every year when I was a child."
"Yes, that's exactly how you are. You were practicing the piano so well at home this morning, acting like a proper young lady, but as soon as those boys call you, you're up a tree or on a roof."
"Grandpa, that was all when I was a child. Don't I have any pride? Besides, I grew up with Bing Luzi. How could I possibly be a proper young lady?"
She didn't say that the head of the soldiers was her maternal grandfather.
Qin Zifu's upbringing was quite different from that of Qin Jing and Qin Qingwan, both of whom were considered well-bred ladies. They raised her in the same way, and were relatively strict. However, her maternal grandfather and father had served in the military for many years, and most of the people in the compound were from the military. Furthermore, the Gu family spoiled her like a princess.
So she was both strictly educated and spoiled. In the morning, she would practice the piano in a princess dress, and in the afternoon, she would change into pants and climb a tree.
"Hey, look at this! It's all because you love fruit. Don't let the small size of this place fool you, there are at least a hundred kinds of fruits and vegetables."
Grandpa is so kind.
Qin Zifu hugged her grandfather's arm and leaned on his shoulder.
"Alright, from now on, whenever you want to eat fruit, just come up and pick it. It'll be convenient for you to come up."
"Okay, I'll go see Sister Luo Dan this afternoon and bring Niannian some big strawberries."
"Alright, it's been a long time since I've seen that kid. Grandpa's going for his afternoon nap, so pick some more."
"Okay, I'll pick them in a bit. You should go and rest."
Qin Zifu picked some strawberries first, rinsed them with the tap next to her, ate them on the recliner for a while, and then went to the kitchen to get a box to pick some strawberries and cherry tomatoes for Niannian.
Big Bad Wolf Qi: Baby, what are you doing?
fu: picking
fu: [Image]
She posted a selfie of herself holding a strawberry.
Big Gray Wolf Qi: Take a few more pictures.
fu: That's a different price.
Big Bad Wolf Qi: How much? Ten bills to start.
fu: None
Big Bad Wolf Qi: I miss you
Fu: Do your employees know you're like this?
Big Bad Wolf Qi: They don't need to know.
Qi the Big Bad Wolf: Can't we really eat together? Did you go find Lordan?
Fu: I haven't gone yet. I'll go to the gym first when Su Nuo comes back.
Qi the Big Bad Wolf: Okay
Qi Jingchen was about to say something when there was a knock on the door.
"Enter"
"Is Mr. Qi in a good mood?"
Ling Zhiyi came in and immediately lay back on the sofa.
What brings you here?
"You're being too polite. Why can't I come?"
"What's up?"
"Nothing, just bored."
Do I look like someone as bored as you? If you have nothing else to do, get out of here.
"That's so heartless. By the way, are you interested in the Haicheng project?"
"That piece of land?"
"Yeah, my brother came and didn't even get a glass of water."
Qi Jingchen got up from his chair, grabbed a bottle of soda from the refrigerator and tossed it to him, then sat down on the sofa opposite him.
"You can't eat all by yourself?"
"Don't you know my family? My dad's illegitimate son is quite ambitious; he has some connections in my mother's family in Haicheng."
Ling Zhiyi's family is in a mess. His grandfather's way of starting out was not very honorable. He did all sorts of businesses. Only after he became rich did he start doing legitimate business. He went from being a shady character to a legitimate one, but the family's wolfish nature remained. It was a dog-eat-dog world.
Moreover, both his grandfather and father had illegitimate children, and neither of them was easy to deal with. Fortunately, his mother was married through proper channels, and her family was powerful. And he wasn't as cynical as he appeared on the surface.
"Okay, I'll go check it out in the next couple of days. Why don't you look for those two?"
"Gu Di'an is too busy. Those projects from the Gu family are things that ordinary people can't get. I have to say, it's good to have a good uncle. As for Zhou Yixing, he's heartbroken and I can't be bothered with him. When we run into him, I'll ask him if he's willing, and if he's interested, we can go together."
"It was all fabricated."
"Sometimes I'm afraid the three of you will all end up single for life. It's like none of you are interested in dating. Are you all machines?"
"I'm better than you, mind your own business."
"Will you go to the semi-awake area at night?"
"Let's go bowling."
"The one from Xiyuan? I'll call them."
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