After Bai Keyan's father got into trouble, their mansion was sealed off, and only the one owned by his second uncle and second aunt was still preserved. Therefore, Xiao Jiahua could only live in his second aunt's house first.
Speaking of the mansion, Xiao Jiahua was also a little curious.
In my previous life, when I was a student at the school, it was a boom period for real estate, and I had invested in quite a few old houses.
However, she has always lived alone, and she is afraid of living in an empty big villa, so she prefers to live in a large flat in the city center.
Now, I am still a little excited to live in a single-family house with so many people.
When the car entered the mansion, even though Xiao Jiahua had seen many townhouses, he was still amazed by this small garden.
The whole yard is very exquisite, with a full range of flowers and plants for all seasons, and pine, cypress, plum and orchid complementing each other. Even in autumn, it is full of vitality.
Flowers and willows are spread all the way to the door, and the courtyard is truly deep.
As soon as Bai Keyan stopped the car, two aunties came up to him enthusiastically, wanted to help Xiao Jiahua get out of the car and carry her luggage.
Xiao Jiahua was caught off guard and panicked for a moment. Bai Keyan immediately introduced them, "Don't be nervous. They are the aunts hired by Second Aunt to help take care of the flowers and plants and the kitchen."
So that’s how it is. Xiao Jiahua thanked him politely.
"Let's go. I'll take you to see Second Aunt." Bai Keyan held her.
When he met Shen Mingquan in person, Xiao Jiahua finally understood why this second aunt could not follow her husband Bai Heping and go to the border with the army.
Shen Mingquan is a few years older than Bai Heping. His health was worn out during the Anti-Japanese War. When the weather gets cold, he suffers from leg pain and needs someone to support him when he walks.
Although her face was full of wrinkles and her white hair was sparse, Shen Mingquan still put her hair behind her ears and tied it with a hairpin.
She was wearing an old-fashioned cheongsam and her whole body was meticulously groomed, showing her charm and elegance when she was young.
"Second Aunt, this is Xiaoxiao."
Bai Keyan bent down and introduced himself to the old man.
Xiao Jiahua quickly followed and shouted: "Second Aunt!"
There is shyness in the voice, but more of it is care and sincerity.
“Good boy!”
Shen Mingquan was delighted when he saw her. He took Xiao Jiahua's hand and brought her to sit on the sofa beside him.
She was still ill, and her eyes only lit up when she saw her nephew and niece-in-law.
"Xiaoxiao, are you tired from taking the train? Are you tired from working? Are your parents in good health?"
Shen Mingquan asked many questions, and Xiao Jiahua answered them one by one.
Xiao Jiahua's voice was pleasant and clear, and he spoke politely and considerately. He would occasionally direct the topic to Shen Mingquan and take care of the old man's health and mood.
Shen Mingquan had investigated Xiao Jiahua and knew that she had adopted the son of a martyr from Qinghe Village and had taken good care of Bai Zhongshi in the labor shed. She was affectionate, righteous, and filial to her elders, so she had always recognized Xiao Jiahua.
As soon as they met, Shen Mingquan felt that this girl not only had a good character, but was also beautiful and innocent in appearance, well-educated and well-mannered, and her every move revealed refinement and generosity.
The more Shen Mingquan looked at her, the more he liked her. He treated her not only as his niece-in-law but also as his daughter.
The old man and the young man got along better and better as they talked, and Bai Keyan was unable to get a word in for several times.
He could only stand by and listen attentively, refilling their tea from time to time.
Speaking of parents, Xiao Jiahua remembered the instructions of Cui Lifen and Xiao Laoshuan, and hurriedly asked someone to move the two large boxes, one black and one gray, over.
"Second Aunt, this is a gift from my father and mother to you."
Xiao Jiahua said as he opened the black box first.
She tore off the sealed plastic bag, and a faint medicinal fragrance immediately emanated from it.
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