Seeing Fu Wan looking at the courtyard house next door, Qin Anning thoughtfully introduced it to her.
"The courtyard house next to our house is actually quite beautiful. When I was a child, I often went to visit it."
But it seems like they've all moved away now; I don't know if they sold the house or what..."
These words also caught Fu Ming's attention. By the light of the Qin family's lamp, Fu Ming could also see the gate of the courtyard house next door.
"Holy crap, Wan, isn't this your courtyard house?!"
Qin Anning looked at Fu Wan in shock, and Fu Wan nodded with a smile.
Sometimes fate really is that magical.
"Wan, when did you buy the house?"
Qin Anning couldn't help but ask, mainly because Fu Wan had never mentioned this matter before.
She never expected that the two families would become neighbors without her even realizing it.
"It was when you sent Bai Qianzhou to the capital on business last time."
Fu Wan thought for a moment and then gave a timeframe.
"So that's when it was. I never imagined that Uncle Li's house would eventually be sold to you."
“This house is definitely worth a lot of money, Awan, you have such great taste.”
Qin Anning grew up in this area and is naturally very familiar with these houses.
"There seems to be a smaller house next door to theirs, with a nice view. I wonder if Uncle Li has sold it too..."
Seeing the smile on Fu Wan's face, Qin Anning couldn't help but guess, "You didn't buy that house too, did you?"
Fu Wan nodded again, and this time Qin Anning's gaze towards her changed.
She knew the Fu family had a good income in the area, but she didn't expect Fu Wan to make such a move, casually giving away two courtyard houses.
She had previously worried that Fu Ming might try to take her premarital property after marrying her, but now that concern had vanished.
She didn't have much property before marriage. Besides the salary the camp paid her, there was only some money left by her parents. The most valuable thing she owned was this courtyard house in front of her.
Her courtyard house wasn't as big as Fu Wan's; it was about the same size as that smaller courtyard house.
"Auntie, it's so cold outside, let's go inside quickly!"
Qin Mingzhu rubbed her small hands together. The autumn evenings in Beijing were already a bit chilly, and they were still wearing simple long-sleeved jackets because they had come from the coastal areas.
"Alright, alright, let's go in first!"
Qin Anning took out the key from her backpack and then opened her front door.
With a creak, she pushed open the courtyard gate, and a lot of dust fell from it.
Qin Anning hadn't been back to this courtyard house for a long time, and she hadn't asked a friend to clean it, so naturally it was a bit dusty.
Fortunately, there were no problems with the electrical circuits in the house, and Qin Anning quickly found the light switch, giving the group time to put down their luggage and rest.
"How about we just have something to eat tonight and go out again tomorrow?"
Fu Wan suggested that what they needed most right now was to take a shower and change their clothes, as she could still smell the unpleasant odor from the train on them.
Fu Ming had no objection to the suggestion. Qin Anning originally wanted to take them out for a meal nearby, but seeing that Fu Wan and the others looked exhausted, she agreed to the suggestion as well.
That night, they ate all the dry food they had brought with them, took a bath, and then fell into a deep sleep.
The next morning, when Fu Wan got up, Fu Ming had already gone out and bought tofu pudding and fried dough sticks.
There were even a few spring rolls that looked and smelled delicious. They were so crispy that Fu Wan couldn't resist eating two of them in a row.
"Brother Fu, didn't you buy any soy milk?"
Qin Anning was still washing up when Fu Ming went out to buy breakfast in the morning, so he went out to buy it himself.
Fortunately, there was a breakfast stall at the end of the alley, and he bought a bunch of food without much trouble finding his way back.
Upon hearing the word "douzhi" (fermented mung bean juice), Fu Ming's face was filled with existential doubt.
"People actually drink this stuff?"
Qin Anning looked puzzled. "Me, drink it?"
Fu Ming's expression was indescribable; he never expected Qin Anning to drink something so awful.
Seeing his appearance, Qin Anning suddenly remembered that people from other places didn't seem to be able to accept douzhi (fermented mung bean juice).
She looked regretful, "It's okay, tofu pudding is fine too."
Fu Ming couldn't possibly let this opportunity to show off slip by, so he immediately ran out.
"Wait here, I'll go buy it right now!"
Tsk tsk, Fu Wan took a big bite of the fried dough stick in her hand and couldn't help but roll her eyes.
I'll buy it for you right now!
Didn't he say he never wanted to see douzhi (fermented mung bean juice) again in his life?
Love truly makes people fickle!
Qin Anning, on the other hand, felt a little embarrassed at the sight of this scene, especially after meeting Fu Wan's teasing gaze, she blushed even more.
I was still shy, but my mood inexplicably improved a bit.
After breakfast, Fu Wan went out, turned right, and prepared to open her own courtyard gate to go inside and take a look.
Since we're already here, we should at least go in and check if there are any problems with our house.
However, just as she took out her keys to unlock the door, she suddenly heard a puzzled voice in her ear.
"Comrade Xiao Fu?"
Fu Wan turned her head and looked over, only to find that it was Qin Fu, whom she hadn't seen for a long time.
More than a month had passed since they last met, and Qin Fu still had that intimidating demeanor. He was driving at the moment, and upon seeing Fu Wan, a friendly smile appeared on his face.
"Comrade Qin, it's been a long time! How is Third Master Ning doing lately?"
"It's alright, it's alright. Ever since you went back, Third Master has told me to pass by here every morning before going to his place, to keep an eye on the house so that no one is watching it."
Although it is under the emperor's nose, it does not mean that there are no thieves in the capital.
Especially for courtyard houses like the one Fu Wan bought, which are often uninhabited, they are the most likely targets for thieves.
When these people are desperate for money, they'll even take down your front door and sell it.
So Qin Fu would drive around the area twice a day. Most people in the underworld recognized his car's license plate and wouldn't dare to target this area.
Today, he saw a figure unlocking the door from afar. He originally intended to catch the thief, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be Fu Wan returning.
Hearing Qin Fu say this, Fu Wan thanked him repeatedly.
"Thank you very much, Brother Qin and Third Master. I appreciate your concern."
Just as Qin Fu was about to wave his hand, another exclamation came from the side.
"Sixth Brother?"
Fu Wan was surprised by the address. Qin Fu looked over upon hearing the voice. He wondered what day it was today. Not only had Fu Wan appeared in the capital, but even his cousin, who was rarely seen, had returned.
"Anning, what are you doing here?"
Seeing her long-lost relatives, Qin Anning was naturally overjoyed.
"I'm back to transfer Mingzhu's household registration. Mingzhu, quickly call him uncle."
"Uncle~"
Qin Mingzhu called out obediently, while Qin Fu was taken aback.
"Mingzhu, who is she...?!"
Qin Anning understood his question and nodded with tears in her eyes.
"She was my sister's darling, and was rescued and raised by Awan."
"Oh, by the way, Sixth Brother, I'm also married. That's my husband, Fu Ming."
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