Chapter 106: Living in the Siheyuan
Jiang Yu was so satisfied that she couldn't be more satisfied. When Shuanzi was about to give her the remaining money, Jiang Yu confiscated it, looked at the approximate amount of the money, and gave him some more.
"Take it. Thank you for watching over it during this period of time. I'm afraid it took a lot of effort to find these craftsmen to come and renovate the courtyard. If I don't take the money, I will be considered a bad guy for the labor."
Shuanzi scratched his head, knowing that if he didn't accept the money, Jiang Yu would not be able to call him when she had something to do.
Shuanzi earned the money for saving his mother's life from Jiang Yu. He was very grateful to Jiang Yu and did not want to affect their relationship, so he took the money after a moment's hesitation.
"Sister Yu, the one who takes care of the garden is my neighbor's uncle. He used to work at the Kyoto Museum, but he was laid off a few years ago. If you like gardens, you can find him to work in the yard."
Jiang Yu raised her eyebrows. She really liked the design of the garden.
People who work in museums are paid by the government, so it's no wonder they are so knowledgeable about garden planning and design. Looking at the ordinary flowers and plants planted there, there is an indescribable beauty.
Zhou Xiao brought in some hot tea, poured a cup for Jiang Yu first, then handed a cup to Shuanzi and asked.
"How did that person get laid off? Is there any problem with his family background?"
This is what Jiang Yu wanted to know. It is rare to find someone with real power, but if it brings endless trouble, it would not be beautiful and not worth it.
She took a sip of tea, looked at Shuanzi, and waited for someone to answer.
"Uncle Zhou's family background is fine. He lost his job at the museum because his daughter was spotted by the son of a leader. Once, he blocked someone's way and Uncle Zhou got angry and beat him up. He lost his job."
Shuanzi sympathized with this neighbor uncle, but he would not push everyone to Jiang Yu. He would never say such a thing if the person was incompetent and had flawed morals.
"That leader is also from the museum? What position does he hold? Does he have a powerful family background?" Jiang Yu frowned. She really disliked the style of this playboy.
Parents who don't know how to restrain their children are undoubtedly disgusting parents.
"He is a director of a museum and his wife works at a newspaper. They are a dual-income cadre family, but it is very easy to fire a gardener." Shuanzi told everything he knew.
Jiang Yu had an idea in her mind and spoke immediately.
"Let him come over tomorrow. I'll take a look at him and then decide."
Shuanzi nodded and said yes.
As soon as they finished talking, the food that Shuanzi had ordered earlier was delivered.
It was already noon and they hadn't eaten yet. Jiang Yu asked Shuanzi to call Aunt Zhang and Aunt Miao, who were busy in the kitchen, to come and eat together.
Chen Zhi and Zhou Tinghuai, who were strolling outside the courtyard, were called over by her using the "big brother" button.
The dining table in the new house is very large. It is a round table carved from rosewood. The carvings on it are exquisitely crafted, and it has the same luxurious feel as the courtyard house.
It’s not like Aunt Zhang and Aunt Miao had not eaten at the same table with the host family in their small villa in Lu City. For example, on Zhou Xiao’s birthday, they ate together and had a great time.
But they thought the small villa was big enough and good enough, so when they entered the house, they were stunned.
They had never seen such a magnificent house, and it was so astonishingly large. They only walked to the main courtyard and didn't walk around, but their legs were already sore, which shows how big the house is.
The two were once again shocked by the corner of Jiang Yu's revealed background. They were afraid of being sent back, so as soon as they found the kitchen, they hurried in to get busy.
Unexpectedly, their meal was not ready yet, so the food from the restaurant was delivered first.
Aunt Zhang and Aunt Miao stood carefully beside the dining table, not daring to sit down for fear of breaking the chairs, and not daring to touch the table with their hands for fear of scratching it with their nails.
Seeing that the two were really restrained and didn't know where to put their hands and feet, Jiang Yu didn't force them to stay for dinner.
Let them bring some food and go downstairs to eat.
When Aunt Zhang and Aunt Miao heard this, they relaxed and hurriedly took the food to the kitchen.
The kitchen here is very big. I don’t know what’s installed inside, but you can’t smell any fumes, and it’s not stuffy or hot. It doesn’t make people feel uncomfortable at all in there.
Jiang Yu and others were eating, Zhou Tinghuai was sighing about the nice house and asked excitedly.
"How much did you pay for this house, Sister Yu?"
He counted the money in his passbook and wanted to buy a house for him and his wife.
Jiang Yu saw through his thoughts at a glance. When she bought the house, she certainly did not forget to buy a few for Chen Zhi as well, but she didn't need to tell Zhou Tinghuai about this.
She told Zhou Tinghuai the amount of the house purchase, and said this in front of his shocked expression.
"If you want to buy a house, it's better to buy it as early as possible in the next few years."
Zhou Xiao scooped some soup and placed it next to his fiancée, then said something after hearing this.
"You don't have enough money on hand, I can lend you some. House prices are rising too fast, think carefully about whether to buy it or not."
After the two of them talked, Zhou Tinghuai felt a sense of urgency.
He knew how powerful his brother and sister-in-law were, so he definitely took their words to heart.
Zhou Tinghuai looked at Chen Zhi and nodded.
"Okay, I'll discuss it with my wife and give my brother and sister Yu a reply tomorrow."
Shuanzi was listening on the side and counting his savings of the past two years, planning to buy a house as well.
After the meal, Shuanzi knew that Jiang Yu and the others wanted to rest, so he quickly left the courtyard.
Chen Zhi was very sleepy, so he pulled Zhou Tinghuai to their room.
The Jiang residence is large, with several courtyards. Jiang Yu and Zhou Xiao live in another courtyard.
Jiang Yu went to the bathroom to take a shower first. When she changed into pajamas and entered the room, Zhou Xiao had already spread out the silk sheets and quilt cover, and two pillows were neatly placed on them.
Seeing her come back, Zhou Xiao took a towel over, pulled her to sit on the chair, wiped her hair with the towel, and took out a hair dryer to blow it.
After his hair was dry, Zhou Xiao lowered his head to look at his fiancée who was leaning on his shoulder. She was already drowsy, with her eyes closed and her rosy lips slightly closed. Her cold and hard facial features softened extremely.
They were now leaning against each other, Jiang Yu's black and smooth hair fell on his neck, passed through the gaps between his fingers, and some fell into his collar, tickling his skin and causing a slight itch.
Zhou Xiao looked at their identical silk pajamas, as well as the rich fragrance of his fiancée on his body, and his heart was filled with something.
He gently picked her up and put her on the bed, then he lay down beside his fiancée, holding her in his arms and kissing her bright red lips before closing his eyes with peace of mind.
On this day, Jiang Yu and her friends focused on resting. The next day, after getting enough rest, they wandered around the courtyard.
Shuanzi also came with Uncle Zhou as promised.
Uncle Zhou is a middle-aged man who looks serious. Perhaps because of the pressure in life, he has a lot of white hair on his temples.
When he saw Jiang Yu and knew that she was the owner of the house, he seemed a little restrained, but he also understood that this was his opportunity and expressed his professionalism in a clear and organized manner.
Finally, he told her about the troubles his family had gotten into, and he did not hide it from Jiang Yu intentionally because of family difficulties.
This made Jiang Yu look at Uncle Zhou twice more. Under Uncle Zhou's anxious gaze, she nodded and let the person stay.
"Working here, you can earn 200 yuan a month, and you can eat and live in the house."
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