"Brother Zhang, have their rooms been tidied up yet?"
"Yes, everything is ready, and we can move in anytime. The side rooms are empty, we'll see what they're used for later."
The fifth courtyard contains guest rooms, and a room was also reserved for Wang Ying. However, none of them wanted to stay in the main courtyard, so it was empty. The fifth courtyard is directly connected to the first courtyard by a separate corridor.
Zhang Hongmei was quite satisfied with the courtyard. "Brother Zhang, what's the name of this courtyard?"
"Wife, I'm leaving the naming to you."
"I'm terrible at naming things, I can't think of anything, you decide."
"Wife, what do you think of Fuzeyuan?"
"Fuzeyuan? It's a name that brings great fortune! Our whole family is blessed."
"Yes, our family is blessed with good fortune. We are a very happy family."
Zhang Shouyi led Zhang Hongmei around the courtyard before heading to the living room in the second courtyard.
Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo were drinking tea here. Since there were no helpers yet, Xiao Li and Wang Xiaoshun were doing all the work.
"Girl, are you alright?" Zhang Xingguo asked with a smile.
"Dad, I think it's fine. The yard is big enough, so the house will feel empty again."
"How could that be? It will be very lively in a few years too."
Zhang Hongmei didn't think much of Zhang Xingguo's words and simply nodded.
"Since you think it's alright, let's go back and move everything over in a couple of days."
The group returned home. "Brother Zhang, it's too tiring for Aunt Li to manage such a big yard by herself. Let's find two more people."
"Yes, they're already on their way. I hadn't thought of that before. It was Dad who brought it up."
The three people we found this time were all from my father's military unit. They were an elderly couple, and the woman was the only one left in the family. They were all in their fifties. We specifically asked around and they were willing to come. Moreover, they were all of impeccable character and hardworking.
Once you get there, take a look. If it's not suitable, send them somewhere else.
"Okay, let Aunt Li give her her opinion. As long as they don't have any unpleasant experiences working together in the future, that's fine."
No one knew the excitement in Zhang Shouyi's heart. Despite his calm and collected answer to Zhang Hongmei's questions, he was actually scratching his head and couldn't calm down inside.
Back at Xinyuan, Aunt Li had already prepared the meal. Seeing them return, she immediately started cooking.
Zeng Zhongkang and the other two didn't come back, and Wang Ying went to work. Only Aunt Li was at home.
"Aunt Li, where's Uncle Li?"
"I've gone to pick up Jinsong."
"Hehe, what time should I pick you up?"
"We'll be home soon," Aunt Li said with a broad smile.
"Aunt Li, have any classmates come looking for me? Or have you received any letters from me?"
"Yes, they're all in the drawers of the small folding table in the study. There are plenty of them."
Also, that young man Song Zigan often comes over, and Liu Jingzhang also comes to keep Old Master Gu company.
"Hehe, those two are very thoughtful. Did Liu Jingzhang say where he went to work?"
"That young man went to another place, I heard it's a very remote place. Old Gu even wanted to change his position, but he disagreed, saying that it's easy to get some political achievements there."
"Does Grandpa have his address?"
"Yes, Mr. Gu even received his letter."
"This is fine."
“Hongmei, there’s another guy, he’s a bit older, and he also said he was your classmate. He came over during the holiday and left a letter saying he went to the textile factory.”
"Oh. I know, that's my classmate."
The two chatted as they cooked. Zhang Hongmei was only responsible for serving the dishes.
"Shouyi, when will the helper we found arrive? We can't let Hongmei always be in the kitchen."
"It should be soon. I remember giving them their train tickets a week ago. Let's wait a bit. I'm going to the kitchen."
Lunch was quite plentiful; Aunt Li even specially stewed some meat. A little while later, Zeng Zhongkang and the other two returned, each carrying large bags and small packages.
"I told you to drive, but you didn't."
"Hehe, it's not convenient to buy things while driving. Hongmei, let me tell you, we ran into our former student council president, Shan Mianzhi."
"So that means he knows we're back?"
"Yes, he called me first; I didn't notice him. He said he would come to see us this afternoon."
"Okay, I understand."
“Hongmei, are you unhappy? Well, you were always indifferent to him when you were in school.”
"Cheng Guangxu, I didn't expect you to be so perceptive today. You could even tell I was unhappy?"
"Hongmei, you're bullying me! I'm not stupid."
"Yes, you're very smart. Hurry up and go wash your hands and eat. You're so lucky to get to eat such a good meal today."
The people in the living room found the bickering between the two quite amusing. It seemed that Hongmei could only be completely relaxed and do whatever she wanted with Cheng Guangxu, without any restraint.
Liu Jingsong sat down next to Zhang Hongmei and said, "Auntie, the teacher praised me today!"
“That’s great, my Jingsong is so smart. Come on, let’s go eat first, and you can tell your aunt about it later.”
The dinner table was very lively. There was no custom of not talking while eating or sleeping. Everyone was chatting and laughing, and everyone seemed quite happy.
After finishing his meal, Zhang Shouyi said, "Wife, I have to go to work this afternoon and won't be back tonight. I'll be home at five o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Wait for me."
Zhang Hongmei understood what Zhang Shouyi meant; this shameless man was always thinking about this.
"Honey, someone will deliver the clothes this afternoon, and Xiao Li will also clean Fuzeyuan again. Just stay home and wait for me."
Zhang Hongmei didn't look up or pay him any attention, letting him talk to himself.
After giving his instructions, Zhang Shouyi got up and left. He knew he had to work hard and make sure he could free up time for the day after tomorrow.
Thinking of this, he felt a surge of heat throughout his body, and Xiao Li, who was following behind him, noticed that his leader's steps became much lighter.
After lunch and tea, the two elderly people went to rest. Liu Jingsong was taken for a nap by Aunt Li. Only the four of them remained in the living room.
"Hongmei, I'm driving to the military base this afternoon to see my father. Tomorrow I'll go out with them both."
"Okay, let's go to the study to get the key." Zhang Hongmei wanted to ask why they weren't going home, but she stopped herself. It was their private matter, and it wouldn't be appropriate for her to ask too much.
What were you two doing this afternoon?
"Shall we go with Zeng Zhongkang to take a look?"
"Oh. It seems like none of the four of us have any classmates or friends now that we've come back."
Cheng Guangxu rolled his eyes at Zhang Hongmei. "That's because the two of us don't have any classmates or friends. You? Shan Mianzhi came over this afternoon, and you still say you don't have any friends? Besides, Wang Ying knows you're back, how could Yu Hongxia and Hao Dan not know?"
With word spreading like wildfire, I think you won't have any free time starting tomorrow.
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