1977: The beginning of the blind date with the daughter of the king

Chapter 537 "Warm" Daily Life

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Gong Xue, who had just finished cleaning up the door, heard the sound of the key turning at the door again.

Then, Li Changhe walked in.

"Changhe, you."

Gong Xue was curious and hadn't finished asking before Li Changhe pulled her into his arms, followed by a long French greeting.

Fortunately, these days, women don’t wear lipstick very often, so they don’t have to worry about being discovered.

After a while, Li Changhe let go of the somewhat limp Gong Xue. He said, "The meeting gift cannot take too long as they have to go downstairs."

"How's it going, Xiaoxue, did you do as I asked?"

After Li Changhe let go of Gong Xue, he whispered in her ear.

Hearing Li Changhe's words, Gong Xue blushed all the way to her ears. Thinking of the changes that had happened in the past few days, she found it difficult to speak.

"Ok!"

Finally, Gong Xue nodded slightly, indicating that she had done it.

She was just worrying about this, so she didn't say much when dividing things, for fear of being exposed.

Unexpectedly, Li Changhe turned back again.

"Okay, when you find time, tell me in detail."

Li Changhe was just confirming it now, he didn't have time to find out the details.

"I'll go down with the car keys first."

Li Changhe would not stay intimate with Gong Xue for a long time, after all, Zhu Lin was still waiting downstairs, and it was freezing cold.

Soon, Li Changhe took the key and went downstairs, then picked up the things.

Two people got into the car and the steering wheel felt cold.

Nowadays, cars have to be warmed up before driving because of the carburetor.

Li Changhe started the engine and let it idle there.

"Pack your things later and I'll see if we can move to another place."

Li Changhe was warming up the car while speaking to Zhu Lin.

"Change residence?"

"Isn't it nice here? Why should we change?"

Zhu Lin said to Li Changhe with some confusion.

"It's good, but there are mainly too many people here."

"I'm thinking of getting a sedan, which is more comfortable and much better than this van."

"But if it's placed here, it will be too conspicuous with people coming and going, and there will definitely be a lot of people asking about it, which is not very convenient."

"I'm thinking about buying a small villa from the Republic of China era and moving in. That way we'll have our own parking area and it will be convenient to get a car."

"When I'm not around, you can learn to drive. It will be more convenient than an electric car to travel."

Li Changhe spoke softly to Zhu Lin.

After hearing this, Zhu Lin's face showed a hint of emotion.

It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but difficult to go from luxury to frugality. For Zhu Lin, when she gradually becomes familiar with some things and compares them with other similar products in daily life, she will obviously feel the difference.

Just as she knew very well that riding in a van was more comfortable than riding in a minibus, and riding in a minibus was more comfortable than riding in the school bus.

Although she doesn't mind taking the school bus or the van, if given a choice, she would definitely prefer the van.

The same goes for living quarters. Today’s spacious and bright overseas Chinese apartments are definitely much more comfortable to live in than the previous cadre buildings. They are spacious and bright, and all kinds of home appliances are conveniently available.

However, what if it was replaced with a garden-style house?
"You mean the one at Bei's Garden?"

There are also garden-style houses on the Hai D side. The Bei Family Garden is at the foot of the West Mountain and was built by a French doctor.

There is also Wu Family Garden, which is also a very nice villa. A founding father once lived there.

"We don't need something that high-end. It's hard to find. I'll see if I can buy something that's not very eye-catching."

Li Changhe no longer wanted to buy a house like Beijia Garden. He just wanted to buy an ordinary small villa.

The capital is not entirely made up of courtyard houses. During the Republic of China period, some wealthy businessmen also built many houses outside the city, but they are not as densely packed as those in Shanghai.

"Who did you buy this from? Is there a private dealer?"

Zhu Lin sat aside and asked curiously.

"It must be with the country. As far as I know, the country is preparing to sell a batch of properties to the outside world, both to raise funds and to show goodwill. I bought a few courtyard houses before, but I didn't expect this."

"I'll go take a look later. I think there are more small houses like this in the hands of the Beijing government. I'll ask my uncle if there are any for sale."

"At worst, I can use the name of Hong Kong Island and say I bought an office."

"That way the car can also be black-licensed, and it doesn't matter whether you drive in or out, since it's nominally an office anyway."

Li Changhe said softly, and at the same time the car was warmed up and started to drive out.

Zhu Lin looked out the window and shook her head. "Okay, I'll listen to you. It's a good idea to say that. It's a private house, so we can live comfortably there."

"If we have more rooms, my parents can come over, too. It's not like it's like now. They don't want to come over because they're tired from climbing the stairs."

In fact, climbing stairs is just an excuse. The main reason is that this is an overseas Chinese apartment, and the people inside are either overseas Chinese or have overseas connections.

Normally, parents from both sides don't come here.

"Well, I chose Huaqiao Apartment before because there were few houses for sale in Beijing at that time, and this one was considered a good building."

"Also, the public security here is not bad, after all, it involves overseas Chinese, but now it seems a little inconvenient."

"I'll change one later, and then tell Jun Cheng to have GA set up a joint defense station over there, and then have Men San'er and the others arrange a few people over there."

"With the deterrent effect of the joint defense station and the manpower they have deployed, your safety will be more guaranteed."

Li Changhe said thoughtfully at this time.

In the next few years, public security will become increasingly chaotic. Although I never heard that this girl encountered any trouble in her previous life, things are different in this life after all.

Who knows if there will be any blind people to the changes that Li Changhe has brought to the other party.

Li Changhe couldn't take the risk, so the best way was to ensure security.

The joint defense station is just a "nominal" garrison. When the time comes, Li Changhe will let Men Saner and others take care of the surrounding area, and then everything will be stable.

"Changhe, from what you said, will public security get worse and worse in the future?"

Zhu Lin asked hesitantly at this time.

Although she had noticed the changes in the past two years, she didn't really think of them as particularly bad.

The main reason is that in the past few years, she felt that the public security in the capital has always been pretty good.

"It's hard to say. Many of the educated youth who returned to the city have no jobs assigned to them. Even if the factory has tried to free up as many positions as possible, and will never let two people do a job that can be done by three people, the gap is still a drop in the bucket."

"Once people have nothing to do, they will start to stir up trouble. After all, there are always many stubborn people in Beijing."

"If these people are like the ones before and get together with the children of high-ranking officials, the destructive power will be extraordinary!"

"I will try my best to prepare staff for you, but you have to be careful. Even if someone you know invites you to a dance or something, I think it's best not to go."

"People's hearts are fickle, and sometimes only those close to you will stab you in the back."

At this time, Li Changhe reminded his wife again.

"I know. It's just like what happened to Xiaoxue last time, right? They were neighbors who grew up on the same street, but he ended up secretly harming her."

"Don't worry, I'm not stupid. I'm not interested in those things. Now I'm usually either at school or at home. I seldom go out."

"By the way, Changhe, there is something I can't figure out."

After Zhu Lin mentioned Gong Xue, she remembered her doubts again.

"Huh? What's the matter?" Li Changhe asked curiously.

"Just like what I did with Xiaoxue before, aren't you angry?"

Zhu Lin asked Li Changhe hesitantly at this time.

"Why are you angry?"

Li Changhe said subconsciously.

Do you really think that his experience of several Ts in his previous life was a joke?

"I know what you mean. It's not that I'm not angry at your behavior. I just can accept that this person is Xiaoxue."

"Firstly, you have a close relationship, so I can understand that accidents like this happen occasionally."

"Besides, I think she's pretty good. I'm worried about you being alone at home. Having her by your side is not only safe, but also gives you someone to keep you company, so you won't be too lonely."

"So, it's not that I can tolerate your behavior. I just saw that it was Xiaoxue, so I can accept it in my heart and I'm not angry with her. Do you understand?"

At this time, Li Changhe had already driven the car into the family compound and stopped.

"Okay, don't dwell on this. If it was someone else, even a woman, I wouldn't be happy if you held hands with her."

Li Changhe said to Zhu Lin seriously.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Lin rolled her eyes at him.

"What nonsense are you talking about? I have nothing better to do than to hold hands with others."

"I just didn't understand before, why you weren't angry."

"I always feel that your reaction is wrong!"

Hearing Zhu Lin's words, Li Changhe sighed inwardly. Women's intuition is sometimes not exaggerated.

"By the way, are we staying for dinner tonight?"

"I think if you come back, Mom and Dad will definitely keep us for dinner."

Zhu Lin said to Li Changhe again at this time.

No matter which side the parents are from, they will definitely save some food for you.

Li Changhe shook his head: "No, I won't eat it. When you told me before, it reminded me that many people have to move around when I come back this time."

"But if we go door to door, we won't be able to finish the job."

"So I plan to start from today, I will just treat the elders who are similar to me to a meal."

"I'll go to People's Literature and see if we can invite Editor-in-Chief Zhang and his team. I can just treat them to a meal and bring two bottles of wine. This way, we don't have to go again during the Chinese New Year."

Li Changhe actually thought about these things on the way here.

It was impossible to expect to go door to door. There was not enough time and he couldn't get enough.

The best way is to gather the right group of people together, treat them to a meal, and then give them two bottles of wine or something like that.

Nowadays, most cadres are still very conscious, but eating, drinking, smoking and drinking are basically not considered gifts. After all, the vast majority of cadres love to drink, and those who don't drink are a minority.

"That's fine too. Anyway, there will be plenty of opportunities to have dinner with my family during the New Year. It's okay to get rid of these people first. You can make your own arrangements."

Zhu Lin nodded. It was almost the New Year anyway, and they would have to eat at home every day, so one or two days wouldn't make a difference.

"By the way, what did Mr. Zhang say? Hasn't he returned from Hong Kong Island yet?"

At this time, Zhu Lin thought of Zhang Shiqi again and asked Li Changhe.

Li Changhe shook his head: "No, he is there this year, spending the New Year with his two sons. He will probably come back after the New Year."

Although Li Changhe had previously thought of letting them do a treasure hunt program, this program is not so easy to do. On the one hand, the progress of television hardware must be considered, and on the other hand, according to Zhang Shiqi, materials must also be prepared.

At least we need to know which national treasures have been lost, so that when we see them, we will have an idea.

After all, they are not omnipotent. It is impossible for them to explain the origins of all antiques. In many cases, they need supporting information.

The two of them said this and then carried their things to the door.

They first came to Li Changhe's house. Zhu Lin took out the key and opened the door. After entering, she heard laughter in the room.

It turned out that Li Changhe's niece was reciting ancient poems to Li Lishan and Shen Yuxiu.

Hearing a noise coming from the door, a group of people looked up.

"Auntie!"

Nannan was the first to run over and threw herself into Zhu Lin's arms.

Compared to her uncle Li Changhe, Nannan is obviously more familiar with her aunt now.

Her aunt took her out to play, bought her delicious food, fun things, and new clothes. She was better than her mother.

In comparison, although I knew my uncle, I felt a little strange to him after not seeing him for a few months.

Children are like this, the longer they stay with someone, the closer they become to them.

"You only remember your aunt and don't know your uncle, right? Come here and let me hug you!"

Li Changhe smiled and put down the things in his hand, then took his niece from Zhu Lin's arms.

Nannan didn't resist. After all, she was just a little unfamiliar with the person, not stranger.

"Mom, this is the New Year's goods we bought for you. Since Changhe is back today, we hurriedly sent it to you."

At this time, Zhu Lin pointed at something and said to Shen Yuxiu.

"Oh, we already have a lot at home, and you guys are still buying more. Your dad and I have already shared a lot."

Shen Yuxiu looked at the large and small bags on the ground and couldn't help but shook her head.

"The school only allocated so much, we bought it in advance to save you the trouble."

"Okay, I'll put it away. By the way, I'll stew a chicken tonight and you can eat together at home."

"This is what Aiguo's elder brother asked someone to bring from the Northeast. They are all top-quality mountain products. I will stew them later."

Shen Yuxiu said with a smile at this time.

Before, she was not very interested in these mountain products that were mailed, but after Li Xiaojun made them a few times, Shen Yuxiu gradually discovered the deliciousness of these wild mountain delicacies.

"Chen Aiguo's elder brother?"

Li Changhe was a little surprised after hearing this. He had no impression of it!

"It's the family that works in the city. Ever since Aiguo and your sister went back last time, they started mailing things here."

"Your sister didn't want to accept it at first, and she called to say so, but she couldn't stand it anymore, so she asked someone to send it to her from time to time."

"They are all local specialties. It would be troublesome for you to return them. Later, your sister occasionally bought some clothes, toys and other things and asked the post office to send them back to them."

"Anyway, nowadays, our family is not short of these mountain products. Some time ago, your father sent a jar of tiger bone wine. You drank it and said it was authentic and no different from what you brought back before."

"It really fits the old saying, 'If you are poor in a busy city, no one will care about you; if you are rich in a remote mountain area, you will have distant relatives. Your sister has been there for so many years and never had a bite of their food. Now that she is back, she can eat it every now and then."

Shen Yuxiu is not stupid either, she knows very well what the other person is thinking.

"Don't worry about it. This is my sister's family's business. How they get along has nothing to do with us. Just let them be."

Li Changhe was too lazy to care. They were his own relatives, so he could deal with them however he wanted. Chen Aiguo was not a live-in son-in-law, so Li Changhe had never thought of asking him to break off the relationship or anything like that.

"Yes, that's what I told your sister. She can do whatever she wants with her own relatives. Anyway, she can't trouble you."

Nowadays, it is normal to favor boys over girls. It would be a lie for Shen Yuxiu to say that she is not partial. She has already warned her daughter about this.

"Mom, let's not talk about this in front of the kids, but we won't be eating at home tonight. Changhe plans to invite Editor-in-Chief Zhang and the others while there's still time. We'll drop off some things at my house first, and he has to go to the city."

"We'll be eating at home every day in the next few days anyway, so let's make food together then!"

At this time, Zhu Lin took the initiative to speak on behalf of Li Changhe.

Shen Yuxiu was stunned when she heard it, then she sighed helplessly: "Okay, then you guys go ahead and get busy!"

(End of this chapter)