As expected of a special economic zone, it's really bustling!
There were many foreigners there, and everyone was in a hurry, which felt very different from Kyoto.
Today I ate such a big lobster for the first time and drank my first glass of red wine. The taste was unforgettable. No wonder so many people enjoy it. It was truly a wonderful feeling.
I never expected that my brother-in-law's company here would be an entire building. I looked up and counted for a long time but still couldn't figure out how many floors it had.
The lobby on the first floor is very large, with sofas and reception staff.
I increasingly feel that my knowledge is shallow.
Kuang Guangzhi took me on an elevator tour, and the more I looked around, the more alarmed I became.
I vow that I will study hard and see a wider world.
After visiting the company, it was time for dinner. Since Kuang Guangzhi had a dinner engagement that evening, he asked the driver to take me to my place, which he said was my sister and brother-in-law's home.
I had no idea my sister and brother-in-law had settled down here, so I'm really curious about what it's like. I guess it's one of those apartment buildings. Come to think of it, I've never lived in an apartment building before.
The driver was a very talkative middle-aged man. Seeing that it was my first time here, he introduced me to many fun places and gave a very clear description of the scenery and real estate developments along the way.
The driver's introduction surprised me even more. I never imagined my brother-in-law's business here would be so big. Almost every time we drove by, the driver proudly said, "This is our company's [project name] project, this is our company's [shopping mall name] shopping mall, this is our company's [real estate development name] residential project..."
I'm exhausted from listening to this.
How much money does my brother-in-law actually have?
When the car drove into a scenic and very luxurious villa area, I was no longer curious at all. It was not surprising that my brother-in-law owned a villa here, given his financial situation.
The villa must have been recently handed over; it's very new and beautiful. As soon as the car drove in, I saw what looked like a golf course. The community also has tennis courts, basketball courts, children's playgrounds, and everything else you could need. The landscaping in the community is also very beautiful.
As soon as I got out of the car, someone came to open the villa's gate.
"Are you Comrade Xiao Xu?" The middle-aged man who opened the door spoke.
"I am... and you are...?"
“I am the manager here. Chief Mu and his family do not live here year-round, so we are the ones who maintain this villa.”
"Thank you for your hard work!"
"What are you saying? We are all employees of the group, and this is our job. You must be tired. Please come in. Aunt Zhang should have the food ready."
I didn't expect that there would be not only managers here, but also aunties to help with cooking.
There is a small swimming pool in the yard of the villa, which looks like it is regularly maintained by the management staff. The yard is beautifully landscaped.
The villa is huge, the biggest and best I've seen on this trip. I guess this villa complex was developed by my brother-in-law's group company.
The villa's interior design is very comfortable; it's not opulent but simple and bright. There are many plants in the living room, and you can tell from the decor that a lot of thought went into it.
A slightly plump middle-aged woman wearing an apron came out of the kitchen. She smiled at me and said, "You must be Comrade Xu. Teacher Xu called me yesterday to say that you were coming over. I've already cleaned your room, which is on the second floor. The food is also ready. Would you like to go upstairs and take a shower before eating, or would you like to eat now?"
That's when I realized I felt sticky all over.
The weather in the south is very humid, which is quite uncomfortable in the middle of summer.
"Are you Aunt Zhang? Thank you. I'd like to go upstairs and take a shower first."
Aunt Zhang is not tall, dresses very neatly, and has a very cheerful appearance, especially when she smiles, she looks like Maitreya Buddha.
"Okay, all the toiletries have been prepared for you and are in the bathroom."
"Thank you, Aunt Zhang!"
"Don't mention it, it's all my duty."
All the doors to the rooms on the second floor were open. The master bedroom was very large and had a balcony. From the balcony, you could see the swimming pool in the yard and the sea in the distance.
The master bedroom is a suite, which also includes a study and a dressing room.
The bathroom was also very large, and there was even a huge bathtub inside.
This is the first time I've ever seen such an elaborate room.
My room is separated from the master bedroom by a room. It faces south and is quite spacious. In addition to the bed, there is a whole row of cabinets. There is an oil painting hanging above the bed. The bathroom is fully equipped.
Seeing these things, I suddenly remembered when I was a child in Xujia Village. Back then, we used to be very frugal with the toothpaste we used to brush our teeth in the morning. I never imagined that our lives would change so dramatically in just a few years.
I know it's all thanks to my older sister. If it weren't for her, our family wouldn't have changed so quickly, no matter how much things changed.
Honestly, given the current state of affairs in our country, how many families are like ours now?
Needless to say, people live such a luxurious life, and there are quite a few who don't even have enough to eat.
After staying here for more than ten days, I am even more certain that I must work harder and harder. In these ten days, I have seen and learned a lot.
Kuang Guangzhi bought my return ticket. When I tried to pay him back, he scolded me, saying I didn't treat him like family.
Okay! It's nice to have family members who spend money on me. Otherwise, taking the train back would be a bumpy ride that would take several days, not to mention the safety issues along the way.
My sister came to pick me up from the airport, and Mu Jingshu, that loudmouth, was there too. I didn't expect to see that kid Xun Shichou.
"Old Xu, you've finally decided to come back? Tell me, did you bring me a gift?"
Mu Jingshu is so loud and boisterous, she's still the same as when she was a child. If she keeps going like this, I don't know if she'll ever be able to get married.
"Yes, yes, yes!" I replied casually, then looked at Xun Shichou and asked, "What's your situation?"
Xun Shichou: "I came here after receiving the admission notice."
"What score? Which school?" I asked curiously.
Xun Shichou: "He's a little taller than you, from my sister's school."
That kid is still so arrogant. With such high scores, he didn't apply to Kyoto University but went to his sister's school instead. He must have ulterior motives. He's always been attached to his sister since he was little. I've known that for a long time.
"What department are they in, sister?"
Xun Shichou: "Yes and no."
This person's way of talking is so annoying. I said irritably, "Yes or no, why do you still talk like a girl?"
Mu Jingshu disapproved and slapped me. Is this girl's hand made of iron palm? It hurt like hell when she hits me.
Mu Jingshu: "Can't someone major in psychology and minor in traditional Chinese medicine?"
I rubbed the spot where I had been hit, glared at the gloating Xun Shichou, and said insincerely, "Fine, fine, why not!"
My sister seemed to enjoy watching us bicker, and said with a smile, "Let's go. The younger ones wanted to come too, but the car couldn't fit everyone. They missed you so much and even prepared a surprise for you."
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