Chapter 1106: Housewarming
In the evening, Zhou Ziwen returned to Zhou's house with his two sisters.
"Ziwen, how's it going? Did you buy the house?"
As soon as she entered the house, Zhou Ma asked with concern.
Zhou Ziwen smiled and nodded, saying, "Mom, I bought it. Everything went well."
As he spoke, he took out the relevant documents for buying a house and handed them to Zhou Ma to show her to prove that what he said was true.
Mother Zhou took the documents, looked at them carefully, and a relieved smile appeared on her face.
"Oh, that's great! Now you have a stable home in the city. However, you have to take good care of this house from now on."
"Don't worry, Mom. We will." Chen Qiaoyi responded with a smile:
"We've already started cleaning today, and we'll renovate it in a few days. It's sure to be very cozy."
Father Zhou sat aside, looking at them and said, "Buying a house is a good thing, but you can't slack off on your studies. You are college students now, so you should focus on your studies."
"Dad, we know." Zhou Ziwen said, "We have never slacked off in our studies and have worked very hard in school."
At this time, Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan ran over, and Xiao Yueyue asked in a baby voice:
"Dad, Dad, we have a new house now. Will we not live at grandpa and grandma's house anymore?"
Zhou Ziwen squatted down, gently touched Yueyue's head, and asked with a smile:
"So do you want to go to the new house or live with your grandparents?"
"I want to go to the new home and live with my grandparents." Little Yueyue answered without thinking.
"Haha, you are such a clever little ghost."
Zhou Ziwen smiled and hugged Yueyue, kissing her on the cheek.
Seeing this scene, Dad Zhou couldn't help laughing and said:
"This child is really lovable. When the new house is renovated, you can move in, but you must come back to see us often."
"Dad, we will definitely do it. This new home is not far from here, and we can come back anytime in the future." Zhou Ziwen said.
In the following days, Zhou Ziwen and his two sisters were busy with their school studies while preparing for the decoration of their new home.
They used their spare time to run around the building materials markets in the city to select suitable decoration materials.
They carefully select every tile, every door and window, striving to create a comfortable and warm home.
At school, Zhou Ziwen continues to work hard on scientific research projects.
He led his team members to further optimize and expand previous research results, and tried to apply new technologies to more fields.
He often stays in the laboratory for a whole day, repeatedly conducting experiments and data tests to ensure that every detail is foolproof.
Chen Qiaoyi has also made considerable progress in agricultural economic management.
She actively participated in various academic discussions and case analyses, combined the practical experience accumulated in Dabazi Village with theoretical knowledge, and put forward some innovative insights on rural industrial development, which were highly praised by professors.
She also took the initiative to form a team with her classmates to conduct field research in rural areas and collect first-hand information, laying a solid foundation for writing papers and future research.
Chen Shiying, on the other hand, immersed herself in the fascinating world of biology. In her laboratory, she focused on cell experiments and biological sample analysis, gaining a deeper understanding of the genetic mysteries of plants and animals.
A project on plant genetic improvement that she is collaborating on with her mentor is also progressing steadily and is expected to bring new breakthroughs in agricultural cultivation.
On weekends, they would take Yueyue and Xuanxuan to the new home to supervise the construction.
Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan ran around excitedly in the house which had not been fully renovated, and were curious about every change.
Little Yueyue would point at the newly built wall and ask, "Dad, what will this look like in the future?"
Zhou Ziwen always patiently explained to her and described what their future home would look like.
As the renovation project progressed, the new home gradually took shape.
A comfortable large sofa was placed in the living room according to Chen Qiaoyi's request, and a spacious wardrobe was installed in the bedroom.
The small flower bed in the yard has also been built. They planted sunflowers and various flowers, making the yard green and full of vitality.
Finally, after several months of hard work, the new house was renovated.
They held a simple housewarming ceremony and invited Zhou's parents, eldest and second brothers, eldest and second sisters-in-law, second sister, Zhou Xiaomei, Zhou Chaoyang, Shen Zhaodi, Tang Yaoyao and other relatives and friends to visit their home.
Everyone laughed and talked happily in their new home, celebrating this new beginning together.
With so many people coming to the house at once, the small yard seemed very lively.
Among them, the two sisters and Shen Zhaodi were probably the happiest.
After all, they had been living in Zhou's house before, and the sound insulation was not very good. Any slight movement would be heard, which made them very uncomfortable.
Needless to say, Shen Zhaodi hadn't eaten meat for a long time since she returned to the city.
Now that Zhou Ziwen has his own house, she can also visit Zhou Ziwen's new home from time to time under the pretext of staying there.
Zhou Ziwen looked at the happy Shen Zhaodi, but in his heart he was thinking that it was time to have a showdown with the two sisters.
After all, the two sisters are not stupid. Although he and Shen Zhaodi concealed it very well, the two sisters had already noticed it over time.
It was just because Zhou Ziwen didn't point it out, so they pretended not to know.
That night, the sky was dotted with stars and the moonlight sprinkled in the new courtyard, adding a touch of warmth to the lively atmosphere.
Everyone sat around the stone table in the yard, which was filled with delicious food carefully prepared by Zhou Ma and Chen Qiaoyi, including fragrant braised pork, tender steamed fish, and various refreshing cold dishes.
Father Zhou raised his glass first, his face filled with a happy smile, and said:
"Today is the celebration of Ziwen's new home, and it's also a new beginning for our family. Ziwen, you've been smart and capable since you were young, and now you have your own family. Dad is so proud of you. I hope you can continue to work hard in this new home and realize your dreams."
Zhou Ziwen quickly stood up and respectfully raised his glass in response, "Dad, thanks to your and Mom's support and guidance, I have achieved what I have today. This glass of wine is for you and Mom. I will definitely work hard and live up to your expectations."
The eldest and second brothers also stood up to congratulate him, while the eldest and second sisters-in-law smiled and told Zhou Ziwen to take good care of the family.
Zhou Xiaomei took Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying's hands and said excitedly, "Sisters-in-law, you can be free here from now on. If you need any help, just come to me."
Zhou Chaoyang and Tang Yaoyao also sent their blessings. Zhou Chaoyang patted Zhou Ziwen on the shoulder and said:
"Brother Zhou, your house is really nice. Please invite us over more often in the future."
Shen Zhaodi sat aside, watching all this silently, with a hint of complicated emotions in her eyes.
At this time, Chen Qiaoyi seemed to have noticed something. She walked gently to Shen Zhaodi, sat down and said, "Zhaodi, we will be a family from now on. Don't be polite. Come and play often."
Shen Zhaodi was slightly stunned, then smiled gratefully and nodded.
(End of this chapter)
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