203 Moving
Third Senior Brother is gone, but he will come back again, Luo Dayu.
Li Wei felt that she had been too busy lately and hadn't even looked at the study materials she bought at the beginning of the semester. She decided that she would stay home and study without fail until the final exams, except for going to the martial arts gym for classes.
Otherwise, if my grades aren't good by the end of the semester, I won't be able to get past my mom when I get home.
She was very determined, but soon her family moved.
Although she didn't have to exert much effort—and that kind of physically demanding work wasn't her responsibility anyway, with Luo Da readily helping and fawning over her—it still took her quite a bit of time to tidy up the scattered clothes, supplies, toys, and other small items.
Moreover, there's always a feeling that something hasn't been properly packed or left out, which makes one feel very uneasy.
The new house is located less than 500 meters behind Luo Dajia, in the same villa area, which is also the earliest villa area in the city. It is located in a bustling part of the city, next to a park, which is both convenient and has a good environment. Needless to say, the school district is also excellent, with key primary and junior high schools nearby. Because of the good school district, the houses in the vicinity are more expensive than other areas in the city.
Li Wei vaguely remembered that in her previous life, this place was inhabited by the wealthy and powerful. When she drove past the main gate of the community, there were guards, guard booths, and automatic gates, which made it seem very mysterious.
Since the Luo family moved here, the mystery has vanished, but it is known that not only are the houses expensive, but there are also rules to be learned to live here. Being rich is a must, and one must also have strong connections, like the third uncle of Luo.
The fact that Li Wei's family was able to buy a house here was also due to Luo Sanjiu's connections.
Moving is a tedious affair, and with Cheng Min, Li Wei's mother, leading the children and others in the hustle and bustle, it took two whole days for Li Wei's family to finally move into their new home. The entire family was utterly exhausted.
As for my maternal grandparents, they initially didn't want to go with me. However, they couldn't resist their eldest daughter's persistent pleading and went to visit once. They found that it wasn't as cramped as some city houses. It had a house, a yard, and even a small garden where they could grow flowers, grass, and vegetables. The landscaping of the original residents was also excellent, with lush flowers and trees, vines, and trellises. It looked verdant and very comfortable.
So the two elderly people went with them. But they couldn't sell the old house. They said they were tired of living there and wanted to go back. Anyway, their sons lived in town not far away, so they wouldn't be lonely.
As for Li Wei's small building and factory, they were rented by her maternal uncles, who jointly run a factory there. They weren't charged extra rent. The Li family isn't short of money now; they just considered it a place to look after the property.
Li Wei's family moved away. The food factory also relocated ahead of schedule. Ding Hong helped find a new location, and Uncle Luo helped with the arrangements. It was originally a collectively owned food factory, but it went bankrupt due to poor management.
Because of their strong connections, the Li family was able to buy land cheaply. Although the factory looked quite large, the various factory buildings and equipment were actually outdated and old. Later, after Li Zhaoxing acquired the land, he spent a considerable amount of money to replan, renovate, and rebuild it before it finally looked presentable.
In reality, from an outsider's perspective, all this fussing and squandering should have meant that the Li family had pretty much squandered all the money they'd accumulated over the years. At least, that's what Uncle Luo and Ding Hong thought. They figured the Li family only owned such a small place; no matter how capable they were, how much money could they possibly make? They were just small-time, nouveau riche individuals.
However, Li Zhaoxing and Cheng Min, a married couple, have always been people who make their fortunes quietly and act with humility. They are always steady in their actions and would never take risks or act rashly. They are also capable, especially Li Zhaoxing, who has now begun to possess the qualities of a true entrepreneur, rather than just a landowner.
Buying a factory and purchasing a house may seem to require a huge amount of money, but if one is not confident and has enough money, one would never make the decision so easily. In particular, there is a superstitious belief among the older generation that one should not easily leave the place where one made their fortune.
The wealth and arrogance displayed by the Li couple truly surprised Uncle Luo and Ding Hong, making them take them seriously. Ding Hong, in particular, was a worldly man who knew that someone like Li Zhaoxing, young yet composed and magnanimous, was bound to have a bright future.
Of course, Ding Hong also subtly inquired about Cheng Fei during the family gathering and learned that Li Zhaoxing had bought houses and land without transferring funds to Fei Fei's company, which made him realize that the Li family was quite powerful.
Now that the family has moved to the city, according to their mother Cheng Min's wishes, it is natural for Li Wei and her two siblings to go back home to live.
Li Wei didn't want to go back to her dormitory. She felt that she was used to living near the school, and it was very convenient to go home and study right away.
However, her family unanimously opposed it. Li Lin happily went home to live there, since there was a bus route right outside her apartment complex that went to her school. As for Li Lianhui, he was attracted by the small basketball court in the villa's basement and was less inclined to go back.
This left Li Wei quite frustrated. Was she just naturally petty and bourgeois, preferring small, exquisite, and convenient places? But that's just how she was.
Finally, with no other choice, Li Wei, with Luo Da's help, was the last to move back home, but she found a spacious, sunny second-floor bedroom. It wasn't the size that made her like it, but rather the cleverly partitioned little study within the bedroom, which was perfect for her.
Aunt Gao also moved there with Li Wei and the others, continuing to work as a housekeeper for Old Li's family, and her salary was also increased.
Thus, in early June, Li Wei officially became Luo Dajia's neighbor.
Li Wei didn't think much of it. She took Luo Da's car to and from school every day, and it wasn't much different from before. It was just that she saw him less often in the evenings or during the day, since they couldn't eat together anymore.
Li Lianhui, on the other hand, was having a great time. He spent his free time playing basketball and swimming with the Luo brothers. The Li family had a basketball court, while the Luo family had a swimming pool, which made Li Wei incredibly envious. "Why isn't mine a swimming pool?" she thought.
I asked my parents, and my dad said, "The swimming pool can only be used for one summer, it's just for a short time, it's not as good as our indoor basketball court."
Mom: "What if someone falls into a pool of water? It's too dangerous. If you want to play, go play at your third uncle's house."
Li Wei glanced at the sky outside and decided to forget about it. She would go swimming when she had free time during summer vacation. Now, with final exams in less than a month, she should just focus on studying.
Ever since Li Wei's family moved in, Uncle Luo has been quite active. Sometimes in the evenings, when he has nothing to do, he'll come over and sit with Li's father for a while, and the two of them will chat endlessly. Li's father rarely plays mahjong, but the Luo family often has mahjong games.
Third Aunt was no longer the arrogant woman she used to be. She dressed like a wealthy lady and often came over to sit for a while. Her relationship with Cheng Min was quite harmonious, unlike before when they looked down on each other. After all, their two families were from the same hometown, and facing a world completely different from their past lives, it was inevitable that they would develop some feelings of camaraderie. However, since Li Ma and Cheng Min both went out to work at the factory during the day, Third Aunt sometimes chatted more with Old Mrs. Cheng.
The most relaxed group consisted of Grandpa Cheng and his wife, and Grandma Luo. This time, Grandpa Cheng didn't go to the food factory anymore. With his personality, he quickly became familiar with the old men in the neighborhood and developed an unprecedented interest in fishing. Wearing his field gear and carrying his fishing tackle bag, he would go fishing at a certain reservoir with a group of people every few days, sometimes even staying for a day or two. He was having a great time.
The two elderly women left at home often get together to chat, and with their children and grandchildren around them, they are enjoying their golden years in peace and contentment.
Before she knew it, the final exams were just around the corner. Apart from going to school and eating, Li Wei hardly ever left the house.
Li Lin wasn't as nervous as Li Wei. She often played ball with Li Lianhui and Luo Er in the basement of their house, radiating youthful energy.
Grandma Cheng and Grandma Luo couldn't bear to watch any longer and earnestly said to Li Wei, "Child, don't strain your eyes. We've had enough. You should go out for a walk at least once in a while..."
Li Wei: "Hmm..."
Another person who was neglected was Luo Da. Ever since Li Wei moved, he hadn't spent much time alone with her. Every day on his way to and from school, he had Li Lianhui, a huge third wheel, and it was even worse at school. Apart from going to the cafeteria, Luo Da tried to get her to go out for a walk, but she wouldn't budge. He was very frustrated.
As for home, whenever Li Ma (Cheng Min) sees Luo Dalai, she'll launch into a lecture about studying hard, making progress every day, and not wasting your youth...
Most importantly, Li Ma's eyes were fixed on Luo Da. Even if he stayed in Li Wei's room for just a little while longer, Li Ma or the aunt would immediately come up to bring him snacks, drinks, and fruit...
Therefore, Luo Da had been holding his breath for a long time.
After holding it in for so long, Luo Da finally exploded. It was the weekend, and there were exams the following week. After dinner, Li Wei was tidying up the flowers and plants with her grandmother in the small garden outside, then went inside to wash her hands and go upstairs to study.
It wasn't until all the lights in the house were turned off that Li Wei felt a bit sore in her back. She put down her pen, got up and stretched, and felt a little hungry. Just as she was about to go downstairs to the kitchen to find something to eat, she heard a rhythmic, soft sound coming from the window near her desk.
Li Wei turned her head and saw that half of Luo Da's body had appeared out of nowhere, reflected on the screen window. She didn't know if he was kicking a water pipe or something, but it looked very strange, a bit like Spider-Man.
Li Wei hurried over, opened the window to let Luo Da in, and then peeked out. Damn it, Dad must find someone to knock down that little platform that looks like it's where the air conditioner unit is placed. It's too easy for thieves to climb in.
The thief who climbed in this time wasn't just any ordinary thief; his nickname was the Flower Thief—
Luo Da had already scouted the area a few days ago, so getting in would be easy. Now that Li Ma wasn't watching him, he could just stand there and look at Li Wei, from top to bottom, and realize that she was all his, hahaha...
Li Wei —
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