Chapter 94
Even if one doesn't like the location or the type of apartment, price is always the first thing people consider. Chu Liqiang settled the deal that same day for 2,000 yuan, not a cent in repayment. He and the homeowner went to the Housing Authority to transfer ownership, and after everything was completed, he handed the remaining money to the homeowner.
In this way, the Chu family finally had a house of their own in the capital. A month ago, Chu Jiujiu hurriedly moved into the Han family, and a month later, she hurriedly moved out of the Han family.
With Chu Liqiang around, Grandpa Han and Grandma Han couldn't help much. He bought the furniture and cleaned the house. He called Nie Bai and Liu Yuzhen, and the three of them finished the house in less than a day. Chu Jiujiu took all her things with her, leaving only Da Huang and Er Huang at the Han family's house. Since her family didn't have a yard, they could only let the two hens stay.
Chu Jiujiu moved her own things away and also took Wen Xiuwei's things away. She was receiving training at the studio and was very tired every day. When she came back from the studio, she was shocked to find that all her things were gone. When she asked, she remembered that the Chu family had bought a new house and Chu Jiujiu had asked her yesterday to move there with her.
She hurriedly said goodbye to the old couple Han, then ran to the next door and knocked on the red copper door.
Everyone left and went to the new house to have fun. In an instant, the master bedroom on the second floor became deserted again. Grandma Han walked in, touched the newly bought dressing table, and had an inexplicable expression on her face.
Han Shengyi came back after helping out at the Chu family. When he passed the second floor, he turned around and walked in for some reason. Seeing Grandma Han inside, he was stunned for a moment.
"Grandma, what are you doing here?"
Hearing her grandson's voice, Grandma Han turned around, a rare look of embarrassment on her face. Old, her hands didn't obey her will. Whenever she tried to touch something, they would tremble. Pulling her hand away from the dressing table, Grandma Han looked out the window behind her and said with emotion, "I was just thinking, the next time someone lives here, it will be time for you to get married."
For many years, it seemed like couples had always lived here. Initially, Grandpa Han and Grandma Han lived here. Later, the eldest son got married, and the couple lived here for half a year. Later, the eldest son moved out, and the second son got married. From the time they got married until they became strangers, this was their home.
Grandma Han just sighed casually, but Han Shengyi didn't respond. Grandma Han felt something was wrong. Usually, no matter what she said, Han Shengyi would agree, or at least say "hmm". Why was there no sound today?
She turned her head and looked at Han Shengyi in confusion. She met Grandma Han's gaze. Han Shengyi smiled and said, "I'm going back to my room. Grandma, don't stay here for too long. Without people around, the room will become cold."
It’s only one day, it shouldn’t get cold so quickly. Grandma Han looked at her grandson’s back as he left, and always felt that he was weird today.
Why, just because she mentioned that he would get married in the future?
It seemed like boys of this age were all shy. In the past, when Jiujiu brought it up, Chu Shao always ignored her. If she talked too much, he'd run away. Perhaps Han Shengyi was the same way, shy.
Grandma Han found it amusing, laughed a few times, and went downstairs. However, Han Shengyi upstairs did not look as shy as she had imagined.
marry.
marriage.
When talking about these things, all Han Shengyi could recall was his parents' marriage, which could not be described as a failure, but rather cruel and painful. Maybe not everyone is like this, but even just this one example is enough to cast a shadow on Han Shengyi.
If possible, he doesn't want to get married in his life.
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On the other side, Wen Xiuwei was busy with the Chu family. When Chu Liqiang took a break, he went to the kitchen and made a pot of tea with hot water. During this time, Wen Xiuwei was wiping the kitchen cabinets. Chu Liqiang occasionally glanced at her, but each time was very brief.
His gaze held no desire, let alone malice, so Wen Xiuwei didn't even notice him scrutinizing her. As a forty-year-old middle-aged man, Chu Liqiang was very self-conscious. He never spent time alone with Wen Xiuwei, and rarely spoke to her much. He wasn't so much of a jerk with Chu Jiujiu, but with Wen Xiuwei, he had to avoid suspicion.
At the same time, he was actually a little curious, curious about her personality, her family, and most curious about her appearance.
Chu Jiujiu knew many things that he might never know, but Chu Liqiang wouldn't ask her. They'd agreed to let Chu Jiujiu forget the past and fully embrace her role as his daughter. He was the one who brought it up, the one who followed it most strictly, even though he was the one who needed the spoilers the most.
Chu Liqiang had resisted asking Chu Jiujiu about things like social development and the direction of the situation, but when it came to Wen Xiuwei, he felt he couldn't help himself.
How can they be so similar...
When Chu Jiujiu was a child, she looked exactly like Wen Xiuwei. Now she has changed. She went from being very similar to Wen Xiuwei to being 50% similar. She looks 50% like Wen Xiuwei and 50% like her own mother. Even if it is only 50%, it is very obvious. It is so obvious that when others see her, they will ask if you two are sisters.
Looking at Wen Xiuwei, Chu Liqiang suddenly remembered a few years ago when Chu Jiujiu was still writing to him. One day, she suddenly added the three words "Wen Xiuwei" to her letter. She wrote with great emotion, as if Wen Xiuwei was very important to her. She cared about Wen Xiuwei almost as much as she cared about herself.
They are just two strangers. Is this reasonable?
Of course it doesn't make sense. But if there are other reasons, then...
Chu Liqiang was holding a teacup, looking thoughtful. Wen Xiuwei finished wiping the cabinet and turned around to see him in a daze. Wen Xiuwei was stunned for a moment, then took two steps closer and said to him, "Uncle Chu, I'm done."
Chu Liqiang came back to his senses and blinked slowly. He nodded, "Okay, thank you for your hard work. Go back to sleep. You have to get up early tomorrow, so don't overwork yourself."
Wen Xiuwei smiled at him, "Well, thank you Uncle Chu for your concern."
After saying that, she pushed the door open and went out. The kitchen door closed by itself under the action of gravity. Chu Liqiang took another sip of the tea in the cup and thought slowly.
This brat is so lucky...
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This house is spacious, so everyone no longer has to sleep in a crowded room. Everyone can have their own room.
Chu Liqiang likes quietness, so the largest room on the third floor belongs to him. The second floor is an entire flat with four bedrooms. Chu Jiujiu lives in the room closest to the stairs. Next door to her is Wen Xiuwei, and opposite Wen Xiuwei is Chu Shao.
There are also empty rooms on the first floor, but no one wants to live on the street where people come and go, so the first floor is empty. It may be converted into a study or a storage room in the future.
Instead of returning to her own room, Wen Xiuwei pushed open Chu Jiujiu's door and walked in.
Chu Jiujiu is hanging up her clothes. As she grows slower, the scrap rate of clothes will not be so high. Chu Jiujiu hung up all her winter and summer clothes. Many families do not have so many clothes.
Wen Xiuwei sat beside her bed, watching her busying around. "I thought you wouldn't move in a few days, after all, it's a newly bought house. I didn't expect you to move today."
Chu Jiujiu continued to move as she explained, "Uncle Nie Bai and his team are very pressed for time, and today happened to be free, so we moved today."
Wen Xiuwei lowered her head, looking at her fingers. Her skin was fair, and her fingers were as slender as scallions. Today, the director had commented on her, saying that her hands were really beautiful and particularly well-suited to the role of a Huadan. Even if they were suitable, she couldn't make use of them because she hadn't learned opera.
After a while, Wen Xiuwei said again, "You should have told me earlier. Actually, there's no need to help me move here. I can officially start filming next week. The studio has special dormitories with food and accommodation. Many young actors live there, so filming is much more convenient this way."
Chu Jiujiu paused while hanging the clothes. She turned back in surprise, and as soon as she let go, she threw the clothes into the closet and quickly ran back to Wen Xiuwei. "You want to live in the studio dormitory? Why? The studio dormitory is not as comfortable as living at home."
Wen Xiuwei: "Uncle Chu is back. It's not appropriate for me to always live in your house. Besides, I'm an adult now. I can't always live in someone else's house. In another year, I'll be twenty years old. It's time to think about other things."
Chu Jiujiu asked doubtfully, "What's the matter?"
Wen Xiuwei: “…”
She used hints, but Chu Jiujiu didn't understand at all. Wen Xiuwei's face turned slightly red, and she whispered, "That's right, looking for a partner..."
When Chu Jiujiu heard this, her eyes widened instantly. She grabbed Wen Xiuwei's arm and moved her face closer. The distance between them was less than ten centimeters. It was so close that even Wen Xiuwei twisted her face uncomfortably.
Chu Jiujiu didn't realize it. She looked into Wen Xiuwei's eyes and asked, "Are you looking for a partner?"
Wen Xiuwei: "...No! I'm just saying that when I reach a certain age, I should consider this kind of thing."
Her face flushed as she explained herself, using both hands, fearing that Chu Jiujiu would think she was eager to get married. Upon hearing these words, Chu Jiujiu let go of her hand and sat back thoughtfully.
After a moment, her expression returned to normal. "Oh, it's just a small thing. Just for this, you have to move out. We are all family. My dad... Don't think he doesn't talk much, he actually likes you very much. If you move out, he will be sad. What's the age? In a few years, I will be twenty years old. You can't let me move out when I am twenty. Find a partner, find a partner, find one if you want, we won't interfere."
Wen Xiuwei fell silent. She was not talking about finding a partner, but the issue of getting married after finding a partner!
But Chu Jiujiu just couldn't understand. She kept dwelling on the phrase "finding a partner." She felt like if she kept talking, Chu Jiujiu would see her as someone desperate to get married. Wen Xiuwei gave up, stopped talking about it, and went back to her room.
Chu Jiujiu watched her leave with a smile, and then ten minutes later, she pushed open Chu Shao's door.
All the bedrooms in this house have a semi-open balcony, and Chu Shao is currently on the balcony repairing the windows.
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Chu Shao repaired everything he went to, and the screwdriver had almost become one with him. When he heard someone come in, Chu Shao stood up and saw it was Chu Jiujiu. He asked, "What's wrong?"
Chu Jiujiu walked to his side and looked at the vast moonlight outside the window. Chu Jiujiu took a deep breath of air and then slowly exhaled: "It's okay, I think the air here is pretty good."
Chu Shao: “…”
He looked at Chu Jiujiu in confusion. No matter what she answered, Chu Shao was certain that something must have happened to her.
The bedroom was just across the window, so Chu Shao didn't wear a cotton coat. He was only wearing a sweater. This sweater was a high-necked sweater knitted by Wen Xiuwei based on Chu Jiujiu's description. The dark brown color not only made him look thinner, but also showed his contours. Chu Shao's slender figure was clearly highlighted by it. He was handsome, with deep and cold facial features. His eyebrows were sharp, but also mixed with a hint of restraint.
Chu Jiujiu stared at him, very confused.
Chu Shao inherited Chu Liqiang's looks and Zhang Fengjuan's intelligence. In modern times, he would definitely be one of the most popular online celebrities. But why can't he attract Wen Xiuwei at all?!
Chu Jiujiu pursed her lips, half closed her eyes, and laughed lightly and coldly.
When Chu Shao heard this, he had more questions in his head.
Slowly lifting her eyelids, Chu Jiujiu sighed, "As for me, I've also let it go. Just like what Grandpa Song said, the butterfly effect, the parallel world. After I came here, the direction of this era is no longer what I'm familiar with, nor what I can control. Since I can't control it, I'll just accept it."
Chu Shao: “?”
Chu Jiujiu: "If Weiwei wants to find a partner, then let her do it. In the future, after a divorce, not only will property be divided, but children will also be divided. However, unlike property, the judge will ask the children in advance whether they want to live with their father or mother. After the verdict is made, no matter who the children live with, the other party will no longer be able to interfere in their lives. Whether it's changing their name or getting a new stepparent, they will have no control over it."
At this point, Chu Jiujiu's eyes instantly became sharp. "So! I can tell you right now, I must follow Weiwei! If Weiwei marries someone else, then I will be a child from a divorced family. In my heart, I will call that other person grandpa, and I will go to their house every major holiday. As for you, you will have to live a lonely and desolate life by yourself. From now on, you will no longer be my dear grandpa. Let's stick to our brother-sister relationship to the end!"
After saying this, Chu Jiujiu left angrily, leaving Chu Shao alone and confused.
Chu Jiujiu said so much, but Chu Shao didn't really remember much. Her words were so bizarre that even if Chu Shao lived with her for another ten years, he wouldn't be able to digest them properly. Standing there silently for several seconds, Chu Shao finally reacted.
Wen Xiuwei...she wants to find a partner?
Chu Shao was stunned.
Who does she want to find?
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