1986: My Happy Life in Provence

Chapter 83 I still like your unruly look
“I am so happy today!”

On the way home, Feng Zhen looked around happily like a young girl, and even turned around from time to time.

Luo Tianhai stood with his hands behind his back, his steps somewhat erratic:

"really."

All the relatives are in China, and there are only three of them together during the holidays. It has been so lively in more than ten years.

Ronan followed behind his parents, steady like a real 'parent':
“Living in Provence, we can have these gatherings several times a week.”

"Really?" Feng Zhen and Luo Tianhai looked back excitedly at the same time.

Ronan made a phone call gesture with his right hand:
"Call anytime you want if you're bored, and they'll come in the evening."

What Luo Tianhai thought of:
"So many times, you went to someone else's house?"

Ronan has been in Provence for more than three months. If the frequency is so high, there must be quite a few gatherings.

He only saw four chairs at Ronan's house, and very little tableware, so there were no conditions for holding a party there.

Ronan shrugged.

"I want to invite my friends, but I am too busy to handle it all by myself, and everyone else is coming one family at a time."

He curled his lips again:

"Wouldn't it be pathetic for me to organize a party?"

Luo Tianhai lowered his head and stopped talking.

This cannot be blamed on the child.

It's really difficult for him to organize a party for so many people.

It would be nice if they were in Provence too.

night.

Luo Tianhai couldn't help thinking about whether it was feasible to "live in Provence".

He likes it here.

I like the people here, the scenery here, and the living atmosphere here.

But what was he doing in Provence?

Now is the most difficult time for our family financially.
"Hey! I'm talking to you!" Feng Zhen patted Luo Tianhai twice, interrupting his thoughts.

"What?" Luo Tianhai looked over.

Feng Zhen held a red wallet in her hand:

"Let me ask you, when will you give your son the money he saved?"

Ever since Ronan took out a mortgage, Feng Zhen and Luo Tianhai have been living frugally to save money.

Feng Zhen earns more than 3000 francs a month in Paris, and Luo Tianhai earns a little more, more than 5000 a month, but consumption in Paris is also expensive. In more than three months, he only saved 4000 francs, intending to use it to pay off Ronan's mortgage.

Luo Tianhai thought for a moment:

"Give it to him tomorrow."

It’s not possible today, the lights in Ronan’s room have been turned off.

The day after tomorrow is Easter, so it's not appropriate to talk about such a 'heavy' topic.

I have to leave early the day after tomorrow.

"Okay, then I'll give it to him when I get back from the market tomorrow." Feng Zhen carefully put the wallet away and turned off the bedroom light on the way back.

in the dark.

Luo Tianhai frowned and continued to think about the feasibility of "living in Provence".

Feng Zhen beside him had a smile on her face.

I'll see Zoe again tomorrow morning.

Early the next morning.

The lights in Ronan's house were on at five o'clock.

Freddy said it took him two hours to drive back to Lourmarin from Bonnieux yesterday. Ronan was worried that the large number of tourists would affect their trip to Mena Village, so he got up two hours earlier.

They didn't have breakfast at home, and Leah wanted Ronan's parents to try her specialty sandwiches.

Moreover, Ronan and Zoe had to set up a stall and had no time to take Ronan's parents to visit Mena Village. Leah took the initiative to say that she could be a tour guide for half a day, and Vieri wanted to go too when he heard the news.

So, today will be a huge traveling group!

Ronan drove his own car with the things for the stall loaded in the back, and Ronan's parents drove a Cherokee and arrived at Louis's house at the same time as the first ray of sunshine.

Zoe, Vieri and Leah were already waiting at the door.

"Are you used to getting up so early?" Ronan took the things from Zoe's hand.

"Fortunately, I went to bed early yesterday." Zoe said lightly.

Leah secretly pursed her lips. She heard Zoe go to the bathroom at about twelve o'clock last night. She must be nervous about Ronan's parents coming.

Leah also had trouble sleeping last night.
According to the news, Asians are very traditional.

What if Ronan's parents don't support them being together?
She is worried!

Ronan put away Zoe's stall supplies and opened the passenger door so that one more person could sit in his car.

Vieri rushed forward and had both arms grabbed at the same time.

"How old are you this year?" Feng Zhen suddenly became very interested in Vieri.

"Vieri, sit with me." Leah pulled Vieri onto the Cherokee.

Feng Zhen and Leah looked at each other, revealing complex emotions such as surprise, understanding, excitement and relief.

You too?!
"Zoe, please go to that car. Our car is full." Feng Zhen said kindly.

"No--" Vieri's mouth was blocked by Leah.

Leah and Feng Zhen nodded to each other encouragingly.

Thanks for your hard work.

The same to you.

"It's so congested." Ronan tapped the steering wheel.

The road to Mena Village was extremely congested, with vehicles coming from all directions to attend the market, and there were several car accidents along the way.

It's only 6 o'clock in the morning, and I can't imagine what the day will be like.

That's what's so horrible about travel season.

"There's still time." Zoe comforted Ronan beside her.

They were not far from the village of Mena.

Ronan looked out:

“I’m worried there won’t be anywhere to park in Mena Village.”

Zoe smiled and looked out the window:
"Are you anxious now?"

Ronan's heart tightened, and he looked over quietly:
“It’s not one thing”

Zoe was referring to what Ronan said in the woodworking workshop: 'There's no need to be so anxious.'

A lot of beautiful things happened that day, and they never spent any time alone together since then.

Zoe suddenly brought it up, and Ronan felt his whole body getting hot, and his teeth felt strangely sore.

"Oh—" Zoe drew out her words without looking at Ronan, "So you like carpentry?"

"Of course." Ronan nodded, "It will be fun if you don't rush and take your time."

Like Zoe said, woodworking is a big world.

After upgrading to Level 3 [Construction], Ronan saw many doors to the 'new world' again. He now has many things he wants to try to do.

Zoe looked out the window and said with resentment:
"Indeed, carpentry requires quiet time and cannot be disturbed."

He didn't know if Ronan was overthinking it, but he always felt that Zoe's words were a double entendre.

"My home is quiet." Ronan mustered up his courage and said tentatively, "I also have a place to work at home. If you want to do something but don't want to be disturbed, you can come to my home to work."

Zoe still didn't look at Ronan:
"Don't you want to bring your parents over?"

The two worked together in the workshop for more than half a month, and Ronan confided in her many times.

Zoe knew that Ronan wanted his parents to come and live in Provence.

Ronan tapped the steering wheel twice with his index finger and said confidently:
“My parents weren’t that curious.”

The people of Provence are so kind that they will stop to take a look if they see a manhole cover on the roadside with a missing corner.

"Are you sure?" Zoe's eyes were still looking out the window on her side.

"Of course!" Ronan said confidently.

Zoe held back her laughter and pointed to the window on Ronan's side:

"Would you like to think about it again?"

Ronan turned his head half-comprehendingly, and the next second he was so scared that he fell towards Zoe.

Three heads popped out of the jeep less than half a meter away from them, waving and smiling at him and Zoe.

The most excited and excited one among the three was actually his mother!
"How long have they been watching?!" Ronan tilted his head back and trembled.

Zoe laughed wildly and waved to the next car through Ronan:

"Where's your confidence from earlier? Hmm?"

(End of this chapter)