NABC Chapter 218 Qingfeng Residence (3)
Chapter 218 Qingfeng Residence (3)
The two lively and cute little girls ran to the front with laughter like two smart deer, and gently pushed open the heavy and quaint door of the living room.
As the door slowly opened, a fresh and pleasant air blew in. Xiu Gu smiled and said respectfully, "Doctor Zhu, Madam Zhu, and the two Miss Zhus, please come in."
The moment they entered the living room, their eyes were instantly dazzled. The room was spacious and bright, with sunlight filtering through the carved window lattices onto the floor, casting dappled shadows. Every piece of furniture exuded an antique charm, from the meticulously carved sandalwood table, the uniquely shaped armchairs, to the antique vases lining the wall—everything showcased the owner's refined taste and exceptional class.
After looking around, Zhu Qingqing nodded secretly in her heart, and couldn't help thinking: The Yang family looks ordinary from the outside, hidden in this shabby alley, but I didn't expect that there is a different world inside. It can be said that the turtle has meat inside the shell!
Meanwhile, Father Zhu surveyed his surroundings thoughtfully. He secretly admired the Yang family's wise old man, fully aware of the unpredictable dynamics of officialdom. He decisively chose to retreat, willingly abandoning his wealth and fame to return to rural life as a humble farmer. In doing so, he not only successfully avoided the turmoil of the court but also avoided the suspicions that his family's excessive power would attract.
At this moment, Yang Jiu, Wu Di, and Yu Bo also walked into the living room one after another. Seeing this, Xiu Gu hurried forward and asked, "Doctor Zhu, do you want to eat first or wash up first?"
After a moment's thought, Mr. Zhu replied, "We've come all the way here and are already starving. Let's eat first."
Xiu Gu smiled slightly when she heard that and replied, "Okay, then please move to the dining room." After that, she turned and walked towards the small hall next to her to lead the guests.
The two clever little girls ran to the kitchen like a gust of wind, and soon they came out carefully carrying plates of dishes. These dishes included fish, meat, chicken, and duck, but most of them were cooked in a stewing style. As for how they tasted, it remained to be seen after tasting them.
Father Zhu greeted them warmly, "Have you eaten yet? Come over here, let's sit down and have something to eat together!"
Xiu Gu smiled and replied, "Doctor Zhu, we've already had our meal. These dishes were carefully prepared especially for you and your family. They've been kept warm on the stove, waiting for you to come back and enjoy them."
Then she introduced the details of Qingfeng Residence to everyone. "There's a small, independent kitchen here. Second Master was very thoughtful! He knew that Doctor Zhu's family preferred quietness, and that Miss Zhu was an excellent cook who loved to prepare her own meals. So, he didn't specifically arrange for a cook to come here. He just asked these two clever and well-behaved little girls to stay here to run errands and help out. One is called Dingxiang, and the other is called Qiangwei. If you need anything, just send them to see me in the East Garden."
After listening to this, Mr. Zhu turned to look at Zhu Qingqing beside him, as if he wanted to hear his daughter's opinion on the matter.
Zhu Qingqing pondered inwardly: It's really convenient for the whole family to live alone in Qingfeng Residence. She originally thought there was no need for even the two little girls to stay, but then she thought, well, let them stay. She could get some information from them later. After all, they were new here and unfamiliar with the place, so having more eyes and ears wouldn't be a bad thing.
Thinking of this, Zhu Qingqing smiled gratefully and said, "Thank you so much, Captain Yang, for your thoughtful arrangements. And you, Xiu-gu, have also put in a lot of effort."
Xiu Gu: "Of course I will. I won't disturb you guys from eating."
Zhu Qingqing: "Okay, go ahead and get busy."
She knew that with Captain Yang back, Dongyuan would probably be busy. As the mother in charge, Xiu Gu had a lot of things to take care of.
Xiu Gu took her leave and left.
Yang Jiu said to Doctor Zhu with a smile, "Doctor Zhu, I'm going over too! I'm going to have dinner with Fifth Brother and the others. Hey, by the way, there's Guard Wang, he will bring your luggage over later. Also, Second Master has instructed that if you want to go out, I'll lead the way. I usually wait at the gatehouse, and you can ask Dingxiang and Qiangwei to call me if you need anything." After that, Yang Jiu politely bowed to Doctor Zhu, then turned and left, his steps brisk and steady.
As for Wang Xiangdong, he had come along specifically to accompany the escorts. His purpose was self-evident—he wanted to gather as much useful information as possible. After all, information was crucial in the martial arts world. Only with sufficient and accurate intelligence could one better respond to various possible situations.