When the train arrived in Shanghai, Gu Xi carried her suitcase, which was almost weightless and contained only a few pieces of clothes for herself and Wang Xu.
He was so excited to go home that he got out of the car first without her help carrying things. The cold air hit her, making her shrink her neck. It was different from the cold in the north, but the damp and cold made Gu Xi suddenly feel a little uncomfortable.
Gu Chao was on vacation, so he arrived at the train station an hour early, fearing that Gu Xi and the others would arrive early.
As soon as Gu Xi got off the train, she saw the most handsome guy in the crowd. Gu Chao was wearing a coat with a turtleneck sweater underneath. Gu Xi waved to him excitedly.
Gu Chao also walked over quickly, took the luggage with one hand, and pinched Gu Xi's face with the other hand: "You count this as luggage? Wang Xu gave you an empty suitcase, so you're just pretending."
Gu Xi snorted: "I'm in a good mood when I go home, so I won't bother with you."
Wang Xu followed quickly down with two suitcases, fearing that Gu Xi would be bumped into and worried about her safety. He didn't even think about the younger brother behind him who was being squeezed and knocked around. It was Hong Qin who protected Yuan Ping and Tian Congbao when they got off the train.
Gu Chao and Wang Xu were already very familiar with each other, but it was the first time for Hong Qin and Yuan Ping to meet each other. Gu Xi introduced the three of them to each other.
Gu Chao smiled and greeted them, "Brother Hong, Sister Yuan, I'm following Xixi's lead and calling you that. You wrote in the letter you left before that you would help you rent a house. I rented a small courtyard near Wang Xu and Gu Xi's home for five yuan a month.
You guys take a rest first, and then I'll take you to look at houses. My parents and I have helped you look at a few options, and you can make a decision. Let's go to Gu Xi's house for dinner in the evening. Her house is big and it's good for hosting."
Hong Qin smiled and stretched out his hand to shake Gu Chao's hand: "Wang Xu's brother-in-law, he is really handsome and dressed very stylishly. You are so thoughtful. I originally thought that we would have to stay in a guesthouse. Thank you so much for troubling you."
Gu Chao waved his hand: "Without Gu Xi at home to cause us trouble, we are just fine, so we won't cause any trouble."
Gu Xi waved his hand and punched him: "Be careful with your words, watch your words, and save some face for me."
Gu Chao put his arm around Gu Xi's shoulders and said, "Let's go, little ancestor. Mom and dad are waiting for you at home. They got up at 4 o'clock. They said they couldn't sleep, but they were actually excited that you came back."
Gu Chao helped stop a few turtle cars. It was the first time for Hong Qin, Yuan Ping and Tian Congbao to see this kind of car. They felt it was very novel. Yuan Ping couldn't help but admire: "Big cities have a lot of novel things. I have been here for a while and I feel it is very good."
Sitting in the car and looking at the street scenes along the way, there are relatively few people with patched clothes on the road, and everyone has a different spirit.
I even saw a department store, which was completely different from the supply and marketing cooperative in the town.
I was still not satisfied with the sightseeing when I arrived at my residence. It was a series of small houses, not very big, with a small garden, which looked exquisite and elegant.
Hong Qin had been to Shanghai several times so he had seen it before. Yuan Ping and Tian Congbao were stunned.
Gu Chao introduced directly: "This is a temporary residence we rented for you. The landlord lives in the building next door. They are an elderly couple. Their children have gone abroad. They were also abroad in the past few years. The environment has improved in the past two years. They just came back in the middle of this year. They are still planning to retire in Shanghai. Their children are staying abroad and are not planning to come back.
This house can be rented or sold. Wait until you see a few more houses before making a decision. Put your things in first. My parents have already cleaned it. The sheets and everything are new. You can just move in.
You guys take a rest first, Gu Xi's house is a little further ahead, on the 28th, you can come directly after you have rested."
Gu Xi patted Gu Chao's shoulder with satisfaction: "Xiao Chao, you did a great job. I'll reward you with a big chicken drumstick at noon."
Gu Chao asked with a smile: "If it is the chicken drumstick you made, it is still not necessary. You can just make clay pot rice more delicious."
Gu Xi immediately protested in dissatisfaction: "I have improved a lot now. I don't believe you, Wang Xu. I cook delicious food now."
Wang Xu always believed whatever his wife said: "Mm, it's delicious."
At this time, Tian Congbao could only cover his face silently and pretend to be busy.
Everyone was amused by the way Tian Congbao dodged questions. Gu Chao took Tian Congbao's luggage bag and handed him Gu Xi's suitcase: "You take this, it's not heavy. You, as a brother, only have Gu Xi in your eyes. How can a child carry such heavy luggage?"
Wang Xu did not reflect at all: "He doesn't mention his own things, so do you expect me to mention them for him? Gu Xi also mentions his own things."
Faced with Wang Xu's double standards, everyone is accustomed to it and doesn't know where to start to refute him.
Gu Xi, the beneficiary, was of course very happy: "Brother Hong, you guys take a rest, I'll go back first, Gu Chao, please lead the way, my parents are waiting for me anxiously."
Gu's parents were indeed getting impatient. They had waited from the house to the yard and were now waiting at the gate of the yard. Seeing them from afar, Gu Xi immediately ran over and gave them a hug: "Mom and Dad, I missed you so much."
Father and Mother Gu were also very excited. After their daughter stood up straight, they quickly looked her up and down: "Fortunately, Wang Xu took good care of you. You haven't lost weight at all. Your little face is white and tender."
Wang Xu followed suit and called out, "Mom and Dad."
Tian Congbao stood beside Wang Xu a little stiffly, looking at the two of them curiously. It was the first time he met Gu Xi's parents. They looked very kind, and were dressed very elegantly, completely different from the people in the village. He opened his mouth to call them, but didn't know what to call them.
Without waiting for Gu Xi to introduce him, Gu Chao introduced him directly: "This is Wang Xu's younger brother, baby, you can just call him uncle and aunt."
Tian Congbao blushed and shyly called out softly, "Uncle, aunt. Hello, my name is Tian Congbao."
Gu Weiguo and Chen Minhua heard about the child. Chen Minhua felt sorry for the child: "Good, your little brother has grown so tall, and you can tell at a glance that he is smart. We are all family, so there is no need to be restrained. Just be yourself."
Gu Weiguo quickly asked someone to come in: "Don't stand at the door, come in, we bought some vegetables early in the morning and made something simple. Don't you have two friends? Come and eat together, and then go back to rest after eating. You can't eat on an empty stomach.
The evening meal is also bought and in the kitchen, so you can cook it yourself or go to the state-owned restaurant for dinner. ”
Gu Xi hasn't seen the house yet, but Wang Xu saw it when he came to Shanghai and thought Gu Xi would like it.
Gu Xi took her parents' arm and walked into the yard. There was a space reserved for planting flowers, and there was also an open space for parking three bicycles.
After entering the house, the living room has high ceilings and is spacious and bright. Further in is the dining room and kitchen. There are also two empty rooms, which should be the rooms where the capitalist used to give the nanny accommodation.
Gu Xi couldn't wait to go upstairs again, and could see the living room and dining room downstairs, three rooms and a toilet. Each room was very large.
The third floor has a master bedroom and a study, as well as the dressing room and toilet that Gu Xi requested. It is a completely private space for the two of them.
Tian Congbao was completely stunned. He had been talking since he entered the house: "Such a big house, is it for the three of us to live alone?"
Gu Xi smiled and touched his head: "Yes, wow, the three of us will live here, do you like it? From now on, you will live on the second floor, it will be your space, your brother and I will live on the third floor. You can choose a room you like and put your things in it."
Tian Congbao thought every room was great: "There are so many rooms, can I stay in one after another?"
Gu Xi rarely saw his childish side: "Okay, clean up after yourself."
Tian Congbao cheered, put his luggage on the ground, and carefully selected a room: "I want the one on the left. There is a big dog in the garden next door that looks out from the balcony. It just wagged its tail at me."
Wang Xu took the luggage upstairs: "It's up to you, just don't quarrel with the dog."
Gu Xi held Chen Minhua's hand and said, "Mom, I like this house so much. You can live here during the New Year. We haven't seen each other for a long time. I don't want to be separated from you. You can go back after I go back."
Chen Minhua wanted to take Gu Xi with her wherever she went: "Okay, when you guys are resting in the afternoon, your dad, your brother and I will go get some supplies."
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