The Liqun Military Uniform Factory had its processing license revoked. Not only was its sign removed, but the owner was also invited in for questioning for bribing military officers. He was also charged with this crime.
Hu Dazhuang received a disciplinary warning from the entire army. Although he was implicated, fortunately, he was not seriously injured and behaved himself for a while.
Yan Daqiang was on high alert; the series of events forced him to be more vigilant.
His biggest concern was Yan Xiaonan. Although Nan Nan's identity was still kept secret, what in the world can truly be kept secret?
Yan Xiaonan was on the mountain, working on the cotton plants, with Ye Chenming by his side. He saw the girl only a handful of times each month.
Yan Xiaonan even joked that their relationship was like that of two gay men, but ironically, these infrequent meetings always brought a sweet feeling to their hearts.
After the cotton plants were ready to be planted, the two talked about the eight-courtyard house. Yan Aidang had already told Yan Xiaonan that the restoration work was complete and the next step of decoration could begin.
Ye Chenming's eyes lit up when he heard this. Finally, the renovation could begin, and it was close to the time he had set for his wedding.
The two went straight to the eight-courtyard house. The restored courtyard house was indeed extraordinary, with a house number hanging on one side of the top of the red lacquered gate.
Ye Chenming immediately recognized that the doorplate was made of Phoebe zhennan wood. Goodness, Yan Ai's party really put their heart into it. Aren't they worried about it being stolen?
Yan Xiaonan clicked her tongue. This sign was originally supposed to be a plaque, but it was cut in half by Yan Ai Dang and ended up as a house number.
As soon as the two entered the courtyard, a blue brick path led directly to the living room, which had four dark red doors carved with bat patterns.
The patterned wooden windows in the side corridor were painted dark red and then coated with varnish, giving off a subtle sheen in the sunlight.
There were rattan chairs and rattan tables in front of the porch, which were obviously leftovers from the last purchase by Xue Ying and had ended up here.
Passing through the living room, you enter a large courtyard. This is the first three-section courtyard house, simple and almost unfurnished.
Ye Chenming pointed to the living room and said, "Nannan, this place needs to be decorated properly. The living room is the face of a home, and we need to make the most of it."
Yan Xiaonan nodded in deep agreement. In a world that judges by appearance, looks are incredibly important.
Then, walk through the central hanging flower gate, and inside is the second three-section siheyuan (traditional courtyard house), with a few existing rockeries and covered corridors.
The courtyard connected by the covered walkway was also cleaned and repainted, and even the floor tiles were matched with similar blue bricks.
Ye Chenming only glanced at the central courtyard. This would be where his grandmother and in-laws would live in the future, so it needed to be properly arranged.
If Yan Aidang wants to stay, let him stay in the front yard. Isn't it his job to entertain guests?
The two walked hand in hand into the inner garden, their sanctuary, their love nest.
The inner garden is adorned with blooming flowers, and winding corridors connect each carved doorway, exuding an antique charm.
Inside the courtyard are exquisite pavilions and towers, a tranquil and beautiful fishpond with a water curtain, surrounded by mountains and water, the scenery is wonderfully beautiful, yet grand.
Stepping into the backyard, one is surrounded by a pink wall and drooping green willows. There are three north-facing gatehouses and covered corridors on all four sides, connecting the east and west wing rooms.
Entering the north room, the room was quite spacious and sunny. Ye Chenming was particularly fond of this room, as it would be the place where he and Nan Nan would spend their lives together.
"Nan Nan, what do you think of this place? I want to use this room as our wedding room." Ye Chenming's voice was a little hoarse, but full of sexiness.
Yan Xiaonan was extremely satisfied with this house; it was the best house she had ever seen, bar none.
“Alright, we’ll use the main house as our bridal chamber, and the two side rooms on either side as our studies. We’ll each have our own room so we won’t disturb each other,” Yan Xiaonan nodded.
Ye Chenming felt a little sad. What did it mean to not disturb each other? But considering the nature of their work, it really was difficult to disturb each other sometimes.
"Nan Nan is so smart," Ye Chenming thought to himself, praising his fiancée. "I'm so amazing to have brought Nan Nan home, and I'm also praising myself for it."
"Chenming, how should we renovate this house? The repairs are complete, and the next step should be to solve the problems with water, electricity, and gas."
"Yes, this is very important. Nan Nan is the best. Whatever you think we should do, I'll listen to you." Ye Chenming showered her with compliments.
According to Yan Xiaonan's design, the water must have a filtration system, and purified water will definitely taste better than tap water.
The electricity needs to support high-power operation; otherwise, a rice cooker will trip the circuit breaker, which would be a huge hassle.
For now, we can only use coal briquettes, but we need to lay a good foundation to facilitate the future installation of natural gas pipelines and the placement of gas racks.
Yan Xiaonan spoke eloquently, while Ye Chenming beside her was stunned. Good heavens, where did Nannan get all this knowledge? Is this how life is in heaven?
Completely unaware that Ye Chenming's thoughts had wandered off into the heavens, Yan Xiaonan was still muttering to herself, "I'll install a wine cabinet here, and turn this place into a gym."
Ye Chenming quickly took out a pen and notebook to write it down. What Nan Nan said was too unfamiliar, so he had to write it down, otherwise he would definitely forget it.
As for the bathtub being made as big as a double bed, Ye Chenming marked this note with an asterisk, saying it was a good design.
The two walked around the house, discussing and debating, having a very pleasant conversation.
As for how to decorate the two three-courtyard houses outside, Ye Chenming said he would give Ye Chen'er a chance to practice.
Yan Aidang looked at the renovation drawings given to him by Yan Xiaonan, but couldn't understand them. Why were there only renovation drawings for the innermost second courtyard?
Ye Chen'er rolled her eyes at him. What an idiot. What does the outer courtyard have to do with Ye Chenming? The only connection is that he will pass through from the outside.
If things went on for too long, Ye Chenming might find it troublesome and simply open a door in the backyard as well, so that the outside world would have even less to do with him.
With his wife's prompting, Yan Aidang finally understood, but his mind started working again.
"Chen'er, do you think Mom and Dad will try to take one of the rooms? If so, should we try to take one too?"
Ye Chen'er nodded firmly: "Yes, I'm so happy with Nan Nan, and Ye Chenming, he can't get rid of his sister, no way."
Yan Aidang firmly supported this: "My wife is right. She wants to get rid of us? No way, not even a window."
Yan Aidang began preparing materials and selecting an auspicious day to start construction, following Ye Chenming's blueprints.
Ye Chen'er was also working hard, and the interior design of the middle and front courtyards fell to her, since Ye Chenming only provided the interior garden's decoration drawings.
Xue Ying took on the responsibility of looking after Xiao Liujin very responsibly, but also subtly indicated that at least a room should be prepared for Xiao Liujin.
Ye Chen'er was overjoyed. Just as she thought, there was no need for modesty. She directly occupied two rooms in the back building of the central courtyard.
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