Chapter 50 Arrangement
Xie Shiyan's walk-in closet was filled with dresses, trousers, casual suits, sportswear, etc. purchased by Jiang Yining. From elegant and intellectual to vibrant and energetic, clothes of various styles and occasions were quickly selected under Jiang Yining's discerning eye.
Xie Shiyan's side also acquired shirts, trousers, casual wear with simple designs but high quality, as well as accessories such as cufflinks and ties.
From toothbrushes and towels to a full set of brand-new German kitchenware, various seasonings, and a shopping cart overflowing with fresh, juicy fruits and vegetables, and premium meats and seafood... the everyday life of the shop is vividly displayed in the cart.
Jiang Yining hadn't even forgotten that desolate courtyard. She carefully selected several thriving, fragrant, and vibrantly blooming yellow roses, along with several lush green foliage plants, and arranged for the landscaping staff to arrange them.
The shopping cart grew like a snowball. Xiao Xiao swiped her black card through the POS machine repeatedly, her expression unchanged. Shen Nian'an, on the other hand, methodically arranged the delivery addresses and times.
"Deliver everything to Mr. Xie's home in Villa No. 13 of Lanting Yazhu. The bedding and curtains need cleaning and installation services. Please arrange the most professional team, and make sure it's completed before 4 PM." Her voice was gentle but carried an undeniable authority.
As evening fell, the three women, carrying the last batch of small items, got into Chen Nian'an's car and headed towards Lanting Yazhu in the suburbs. The car had just left the bustling city when lush greenery gradually replaced the roadside. About ten minutes later, the car entered a tranquil area nestled against the mountains and beside the water. A carved black wrought-iron gate...
The four characters "Lanting Yazhu" exude understated luxury. The gatekeeper clearly recognized Shen Nian'an's car and respectfully let them through. After driving along the winding private driveway for a while, a two-and-a-half-story duplex villa with simple and modern lines, yet exuding a magnificent aura, came into view.
Shen Nian'an parked the car in front of the door and handed a smart key to Jiang Yining: "Go on, open the door and see your 'spoils'."
Jiang Yining took a deep breath and pressed her fingertips on the cool key. With a soft beep, the heavy, dark wood smart lock door opened.
She entered the password on the villa door and opened it. A blast of cold air, mixed with the scents of high-end leather, cedarwood, and... a smell of icy dust that had accumulated from a long period of emptiness, instantly enveloped her.
The entryway is spacious, with gleaming dark gray marble flooring and minimalist cool-toned LED strip lighting overhead. The entire wall is occupied by a large, empty dark walnut display cabinet.
The living room is surprisingly spacious, with a high ceiling that creates a strong sense of space, yet also makes it feel even more empty. Black leather sofa, matching square coffee table... as far as the eye can see, there are only black, gray, and dark blue tones that are cold to the bone.
There are no traces of life here, no warm clutter; it's as clean as a meticulously crafted, cold tomb.
"How is it? Doesn't it feel..." Xiao Xiao walked in, clutching her stomach, looked around, and couldn't help rubbing her arms, "...perfect for shooting horror movies?"
Shen Nian'an smiled wryly: "Every time I come here, I feel the temperature drops by three degrees."
Just then, the sound of car engines came from outside. Several vans bearing the logos of high-end home furnishing brands and department stores pulled up in front of the door. Staff members in uniform began unloading the goods with practiced ease.
"Perfect timing, our savior has arrived." Xiao Xiao immediately perked up and began to give instructions, "Masters, please make the bed in the master bedroom, and leave the rest in the living room." She emphasized, "That beige set, yes, yes, change the old black set for me, it's creepy to look at."
The staff immediately sprang into action. Jiang Yining followed Xiao Xiao and Shen Nian'an upstairs. Pushing open the heavy, dark wooden door to the master bedroom, the room's color scheme remained oppressive, a mix of black and gray. The walk-in closet was empty, containing only a few dark suits and shirts.
After the dramatic renovation, the scene that greeted her eyes was one that Jiang Yining particularly liked. Sunlight streamed gently through the newly installed off-white sheer curtains, filling the high-ceilinged living room. The sofa was now wrapped in a warm off-white fabric cover... Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the brand-new double-layered curtains were drawn back, revealing a corner of the meticulously tended garden.
A few tender green plants swayed in the breeze, while a row of blooming yellow roses shimmered in the setting sun. Brightly colored abstract paintings adorned the bare walls, and a floor lamp in the corner emitted a warm, gentle glow.
The air still seemed to carry a hint of the fresh scent left by the professional team's work. The entire space, which had been extremely cold and empty, was completely transformed, filled with a warm, bright, and vibrant atmosphere.
"How was it?" Xiao Xiao's voice carried a hint of smugness. "Doesn't it feel like you've ascended from hell to heaven? Before, that pitch-black place looked like a high-class tomb."
Jiang Yining's gaze fell on the staircase leading to the second floor next to the tea room. She stepped up and pushed open the door to the master bedroom, where her eyes lit up. The huge floor-to-ceiling windows allowed the setting sun to pour in without reservation.
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