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Chapter 344: Two Houses
Chapter 344: Two Houses
As soon as Lu Jiaxin got off the plane, she rushed to the bathroom to change into her woolen sweater and pants, and then put on a long down jacket on top. But even when she stepped outside, she was still shivering, wishing she could bury her head in her clothes to escape the cold.
Gu Wenfeng hailed a taxi and instructed the driver, "Take us to the Four-Nine City Hotel."
Lu Jiaxin didn't plan on staying at Guangming Road during this trip. Firstly, she didn't want to trouble Lu Ersao to take care of her, and secondly, she wanted to avoid being surrounded by curious neighbors again, feeling like a caged monkey on display. She didn't intend to stay long, perhaps just three days. So, staying at a hotel was the best option.
The Four-Nine City Hotel used to cater exclusively to VIPs, but now it was open to the public. With the good security in Four-Nine City, and accompanied by Gu Wenfeng, Wang Lin, and Qian Xiaoxiao, Lu Jiaxin felt comfortable enough to give Zong Jinghua, her bodyguard, a week off. His daughter's surgery had been a success, and after a month of recovery at home, Zong Jinghua had sent his wife and daughter to Australia for a change of environment, which would aid in her healing process.
The Four-Nine City Hotel had central heating, and as soon as they stepped inside, they were enveloped in a wave of warmth. Lu Jiaxin quickly took off her down jacket even before reaching her room.
Qian Xiaoxiao remarked, "As expected of Four-Nine City's best hotel, it's so comfortable."
Lu Jiaxin felt that this hotel was still a notch below five-star hotels abroad, but considering that everything was still in its developmental stage in China, she was sure things would improve over time.
After resting for a while, Lu Jiaxin called Lu Jiaguang, "Big Brother, I'm back in Four-Nine City. I didn't go back to Guangming Road and am staying at the Four-Nine City Hotel instead." "It would have been troublesome for Second Sister-in-law to fuss over me again."
Lu Jiaguang said, "How can you come home and stay in a hotel? Hurry up and check out. Come home."
Lu Jiaxin had no intention of listening to him, "I'll stay at the hotel for this trip, but next time I come back, I'll definitely stay at home. Big Brother, I've already bought a house."
By 'home', she was referring not to the residence on Guangming Road, but to the grand five-section mansion in Shichahai. That mansion was spacious and beautiful, and just living there would lift one's spirits.
Lu Jiaguang was astonished, "You've already bought a house? When did you come back?"
Lu Jiaxin laughed, "I had someone buy it for me. Big Brother, whenever you have time, I'll take you to see it."
He Bin had already shown her a sketch of the house's layout, so she had a good idea of what it looked like.
Lu Jiaguang was flustered, "Buying a house is such a big deal, why didn't you discuss it with us?"
Lu Jiaxin laughed it off, "Big Brother, I got busy and forgot about it. Both houses are already renovated, but the paint on the pillars and furniture contains some harmful substances, so it'll take at least half a year for it to be safe to live in."
She had only bought furniture for the master bedroom and left the other rooms empty. Since everyone had different preferences, they could furnish their own rooms as they liked.
Next year, her third nephew would be taking the middle school entrance exam, and her niece would be transitioning to primary school. It would be perfect timing for them to move after the exams. But the thought of Lu Hongjun made her head ache.
Lu Jiaguang didn't hide anything from her, "Jiaxin, Dad complains that the current house is too small, and he keeps asking about when we'll buy a new one. Now that he knows you've bought a house, he'll probably want to move before the New Year."
In the past few months, Lu Hongjun had been asking about the house every ten days or so. It was a good thing he didn't know Jiaxin's phone number, or he would have pestered her daily.
Lu Jiaxin said, "The house is ready, and I even installed heated kang beds. They can move in before the New Year if they want, but with three rooms in the compound house, how is it too small?"
Before, they had said it was to avoid affecting Lu Jiaxin's studies, but now that she was back, it would be impossible to keep it a secret, especially since Lu Hongjun would surely come looking for her.
Lu Jiaguang sighed, "Tang Sufin's eldest daughter-in-law is pregnant, but the pregnancy is risky, so she said she has to take care of her family and can't leave. So, she asked her eldest daughter-in-law's mother to help out. They only have two rooms in their house, one for Huang Jian's couple and one for his mother-in-law, so Huang's second son has also moved into the compound house at the department store. Before, your family of three lived comfortably, but now there are six people, and Huang Jian's couple also comes over on weekends, making it crowded."
Thinking of this, he asked, "Jiaxin, how big is the house you bought for Uncle?"
Lu Jiaxin replied, "I bought a single-section mansion, similar in layout to Fifth Brother's previous house. It has four rooms, a kitchen, and a firewood room. I also had the master craftsman build a toilet so that they won't have to squeeze into public restrooms anymore."
Lu Jiaguang felt that she had thought of everything. Hearing a yawn from the other end of the line, he told Lu Jiaxin to get some rest, "After I get off work, your brother-in-law and I will come to the hotel to see you."
"Okay."
Half an hour later, Lu Jiaxin woke up on time and, seeing Wang Xiaojie, yawned and said, "Sister-in-law, why didn't you wake me up when you and Big Brother came?"
Wang Xiaojie explained that she had just arrived, "Jiaxin, where did you buy the mansion? I asked your brother, but he said he forgot to ask."
How could he forget to ask about something so important? She had almost blown her top when she heard that.
Lu Jiaxin smiled, "Don't worry, Sister-in-law. I bought the mansion near Chaoyang Park. It's very convenient, and you can take a bus directly to your hospital."
Wang Xiaojie was shocked, "Near Chaoyang Park? Houses there are so expensive now. Jiaxin, how much did this mansion cost?"
Lu Jiaxin was vague in her response, indicating that it didn't cost much, "Sister-in-law, if there's anything you're not satisfied with, we can have the craftsmen redo it when the weather gets warmer next year."
Just then, Gu Wenfeng returned with cotton-padded clothes and trousers. Lu Jiaxin took them to change into, and when she came out, Qian Xiaoxiao's eyes were wide with surprise. She had been a fashionable young lady when she left, but now she looked like a typical girl from Northeast China.
Although Lu Jiaxin's health had improved, she was still afraid of the cold. On such chilly days, wearing thin clothes could lead to a cold, so she preferred to dress warmly, even at the cost of her appearance.
Leaving Qian Xiaoxiao to tidy up, the other four took a car to see the houses. When they arrived at the hutong, Lu Jiaxin first took them to the mansion that Lu Hongjun would live in.
Seeing the layout, Wang Xiaojie exclaimed, "This house is very similar to Fifth Brother's previous one!"
"It's the same layout. I mentioned it to Big Brother on the phone," Lu Jiaxin replied.
Wang Xiaojie had always liked the layout of Lu Jiajie's previous house, but she felt that with Tang Sufin's large family, it might be a bit cramped, especially since their children were at the age of considering marriage and would likely want their own rooms. There would probably be some quarrels over that, but it served Lu Hongjun right.
(End of Chapter)
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