Laifu almost knocked Commander Zhou to the ground, licking his face frantically with his big tongue, and couldn't be pulled away.
The whole family stood at the door to greet them, and as the two trucks drove into the yard, Qin Xiaoyu was already losing her composure.
"This isn't me trying to cause trouble, but our house really can't hold all this stuff."
"What should I do? I came here to settle down, and I've been gathering all my treasures from various places these past few days. Maybe it's because I'm getting old, but I don't want to keep running around anymore; I want to settle down. But you're telling me there's not enough room..."
"It was my fault. I underestimated your destructive power... no, your fighting power. Why don't you send some of your things to your great-uncle first? I'll build you a house to move into later."
Qin Xiaoyu had realized that she and A Lei wouldn't be able to live in Building 1 after their marriage. She needed to find herself another place to live.
Lei reluctantly left most of his belongings at Lei Bingzheng's house, only bringing a small portion with him.
"Don't let the kids touch this, playing games can be addictive!" Qin Xiaoyu shouted, pointing at the game console.
"This is the latest version of Tank Battle that I just got. I haven't had enough yet." Arei protected the game console and wouldn't let anyone move.
Qin Xiaoyu had no choice but to go along with him.
But just two days later, she was surprised to find that it wasn't A Lei playing the game in front of the arcade machine anymore, but Commander Zhou and Grandpa Hanhan. A Lei and the children could only stand back and watch.
Because there's no Chinese version of the game, Hanhan has to help with everything from level progression to starting the game, and Qin Xiaoyu is now completely out of control.
Unable to get a game console, A Lei started pestering her again. Because of their prior agreement, they both felt more relaxed. Spending time together affectionately, Qin Xiaoyu realized that their relationship was no longer at a 60-degree angle, but was gradually approaching a boiling point.
"Little Fish, I think you should build another small house over there. You'll have children after you get married, it's too crowded." Qi Si also noticed the problem.
Now, the four buildings are facing rapid population growth, with Zhou Yue's family suddenly adding three members. Building No. 1 is starting to feel a bit cramped.
The Tang family is welcoming a new daughter-in-law, which means they'll have more members. Only Commander Wang's family lives in Building 4, but guest rooms still need to be reserved, as Tang Wenwen's family might need to return at any time.
Qiao Si's wife is also getting pregnant, and Wang Jian will probably marry and have children here in the future.
Qin Xiaoyu followed Qi Si from the four small buildings toward the river, measuring along the way, and found that there was just enough room to add another house.
"It's settled then. Tell Captain Chen to get construction started quickly. By the time the house is finished, you'll be due to have a baby soon, and you're not getting any younger." Qi Si also made sure Qin Xiaoyu's life was perfectly arranged.
During dinner, Qi Si announced Qin Xiaoyu's decision to build a new house. Zhou Xing's mother didn't object, since it was just a short walk away.
"I feel like I've become a live-in son-in-law, what's that word? 'Enter'..."
"Please step into the trap," Lisheng interrupted.
"What do you mean by 'entering a urn'? That's like marrying into a family!" Deng Jianyan slapped him.
"Come on, let's have a drink to celebrate." Commander Zhou was kept under strict control by Zhou Xing's mother and only dared to take a sip when he had the chance. He hurriedly went to get the wine bottle.
Qin Xiaoyu noticed that he hadn't poured wine for Hanhan's grandfather, which was unusual. He also noticed that Hanhan's grandfather's expression was off.
"Mom, Grandpa Zhou and Grandpa had a fight this afternoon," Hanhan whispered, snuggling into her ear.
"Why?" Qin Xiaoyu was taken aback; this was a major event.
"When we got to the eighth level, my grandpa was way ahead, and in a fit of anger, Grandpa Zhou unplugged the power. Grandpa said he cheated, and we had a fight. Now neither of us talks to the other." After Hanhan finished speaking, Qin Xiaoyu didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Both of them were old rascals, and it was all Lei's fault.
After dinner, Qin Xiaoyu gave A Lei a lecture.
"It's no big deal, I'll take care of it for you in a bit," A Lei said confidently.
Less than an hour later, when Qin Xiaoyu arrived at the first-floor living room, she saw A Lei and Hanhan's grandfather locked in a fierce battle, with Commander Zhou standing beside Hanhan's grandfather, cheering them on. No matter how powerful the two old men were, they couldn't defeat A Lei, and soon they were united against him.
"Lisheng, you haven't done your homework!" Deng Jianyan called out through the window. Hanhan immediately got up and went outside; that child was self-disciplined. But Lisheng dawdled. In the end, Qin Xiaoyu couldn't stand it anymore, so she grabbed him, turned him around, and took him out the door.
"Little Fish, I'm looking for you." A Lei chased after her.
Commander Zhou and Hanhan's grandfather immediately took up a seat and resumed their lively conversation.
"I'll pay for the house; I don't want to be a kept man." A Lei wasn't joking when he said that.
"I'll listen to you." Qin Xiaoyu didn't argue with him; there was no need to fight over such a small matter.
A Lei casually pulled her into his arms and walked out of the courtyard.
It's so awkward being at home with so many people watching, every little thing the two of them do is observed.
The water source is just ahead. I heard that the water plant is going to use all the groundwater locally and switch the city's water supply to drinking river water.
This was a wrong decision. Years later, the polluted river water would affect drinking water and endanger health. But Qin Xiaoyu had no power to change that.
“I want to buy this area. We can build our houses here and not have to squeeze into the yard.” A Lei pointed to the water source.
"This is a public facility, can we buy it?" Qin Xiaoyu hadn't thought about this question.
"Of course, privatization is happening gradually now, and it will be too late if we don't act now. I've already started negotiating."
"It's a bit far from here." Qin Xiaoyu looked around and saw that the four villas in front were connected. The water source was in one corner of the villa area, which was quite a distance from the front. It would take about five minutes to walk there from the vegetable garden.
“Your room is still in Building 1. If you’re too lazy to move, you can stay here. When you want some alone time, we’ll come back. We can go wherever we want. How about that?” A Lei was quite thoughtful.
"This word sounds familiar."
“I learned it from Zhou Da.” A Lei laughed. “He always wanted to train me to be a standard soldier.”
He likes you very much.
"I can tell. He's accepted me as his son-in-law now." A Lei hugged Qin Xiaoyu, looked down, and could only see her messy hair; she was too short.
He nudged Qin Xiaoyu's head with his lips, gesturing for her to look up. Qin Xiaoyu, being mischievous, giggled and snuggled into his arms.
"You insist on making me deal with you, can't you take the initiative?" A Lei's hand, which was originally under her arm, suddenly moved down, grabbed her waist and lifted her up. Qin Xiaoyu cried out in fright and clung tightly to his neck. A Lei succeeded.
The weather at the beginning of September is just right in the north, neither too hot nor too cold. The leaves have already turned yellow but have not yet fallen, and a refreshing fragrance wafts through the air.
Qin Xiaoyu was already intoxicated in A Lei's arms. She closed her eyes, enjoying the peace and tranquility, wishing that time could stand still and that this beautiful moment could last forever.
"I wish I could hold you like this forever," Are murmured.
He actually said forever.
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