vrcanaries Chapter 122 What a coincidence!
Chapter 122 What a coincidence!
After careful selection, Zhao Yuan bought the treasures with great satisfaction, spending a total of nearly 10,000 yuan.
Zhao Yuan was very happy with the expense, as he had planned it before coming to the capital.
He knew that money was at its most valuable right now, and that if it started to depreciate in a few years, then no matter how much money he held, it would become worthless.
Therefore, instead of keeping the money and waiting for it to depreciate, it would be wiser to take advantage of this opportunity to exchange it for these collectible antiques and paintings. He didn't have such a good opportunity in his previous life.
After completing the purchase, Zhao Yuan happily invited Ouyang Xu to have lunch at a nearby hotel.
At the dinner table, the two chatted happily, and the atmosphere was harmonious.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, they got up and prepared to go home.
Coincidentally, when they arrived at the bus stop, they found that they were going to take the same bus and eventually get off at the same stop.
In the car, Ouyang Xu asked curiously:
"Comrade Zhaoyuan, do your relatives also live around here?"
Zhao Yuan replied with a smile, "Uncle Ouyang, this is my Uncle Zhong's house."
Ouyang Xu was slightly taken aback, and asked, "Oh? Is it Zhong Weijie?"
Zhao Yuan nodded in agreement:
"Yes, it's him!"
"That's wonderful! It's such a coincidence to run into so many acquaintances here!"
Ouyang Xu said with a smile, and then stepped into Uncle Zhong's courtyard house with Zhao Yuan.
As soon as he entered, Ouyang Xu couldn't wait to shout loudly:
"Old Zhong, Old Zhong!"
A moment later, Uncle Zhong came out of the house with a smile and greeted us warmly:
"Hey, Lao Ou, come in and sit down! Come in, come in, don't be shy. Let me introduce you, this is my second brother, Zhong Weibin, and his wife, Xu Shuhui. They came back specifically to visit me. By the way, we've already booked our train tickets for tomorrow; we're going to Jinyang County in Huzhou Province. If you have the chance in the future, you're welcome to come and visit us too."
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Xu looked at Zhong Weibin in surprise and asked with a smile:
"Oh, Zhong Weibin, it's been so many years since we last met. When did you guys come back?"
Uncle Zhong picked up the conversation and replied:
"I've been back for a few days now, and I was just planning to go back tomorrow."
Ouyang Xu asked curiously again:
"Old Zhong, when are you going to come back from over there with your brother?"
Zhong Weijie shook his head helplessly, sighed, and said:
"Well, it's hard to say right now. I've already sold this courtyard house. I was thinking of buying a small apartment around here so I could stay when I want to come back. It's our home. I went out for a long walk today and looked at a lot of houses, but I couldn't find one that I was particularly satisfied with. So I'll think about it later."
Zhong Weijie said.
"You sold your dilapidated courtyard house so quickly? Don't you plan to come back?"
Ouyang Xu looked on in astonishment, his eyes wide as he spoke.
"Yes, I'm planning to live in Jinyang County long-term now. Look, this promising young man bought my house. By the way, why did you two come back together? Did you know each other before?"
Zhong Weijie smiled and pointed to Zhao Yuan, who was standing next to Ouyang Xu.
"Hey! What a fine young man! You have excellent taste! We just met by chance at that calligraphy and painting shop."
Ouyang Xu also smiled broadly, and while speaking, he gave Zhao Yuan a big thumbs up.
“Uncle Zhong, I’m thinking of rebuilding this house first. When you return to the capital, you can continue to live here. It’s full of familiar old neighbors, and you’re very comfortable here. After the reconstruction, we will definitely reserve two rooms for you.”
Zhao Yuan responded cheerfully.
"Old Ou, the paperwork for the house in Zhaoyuan has been completed, and it's about to be demolished and rebuilt. We're all in Jinyang County now, so you'll have to keep a close eye on things when construction starts."
Zhong Weijie patted Ouyang Xu on the shoulder and said.
"No problem, Comrade Zhaoyuan and I have a special connection. I'll definitely keep an eye on things for you."
Ouyang Xu said.
"Let's have dinner here then."
Zhong Weijie said with a smile.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony. I've been craving your food for a long time, and I must satisfy my craving today. I don't know when I'll be able to eat it again."
Ouyang Xu said happily.
Night quietly fell, and Zhong Weijie had already prepared dinner. The courtyard was brightly lit, filled with laughter and cheerful conversation. Everyone sat around the large round table, enjoying the delicious food and chatting happily.
During the meal, Ouyang Xu and Zhao Yuan had a very pleasant conversation. They talked about everything from poetry and songs to life ideals, from astronomy and geography to the myriad aspects of life, as if they had endless topics to discuss.
The more Ouyang Xu talked, the more he felt that the young man in front of him was knowledgeable and had an elegant manner. He couldn't help but feel a sense of regret for not having met him sooner.
Zhao Yuan was also attracted by Ouyang Xu's extensive knowledge and humor. The two hit it off immediately and formed a deep friendship, becoming an enviable pair of friends despite their age difference.
The next morning, sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves and fell on the ground. Zhaoyuan took Uncle Zhong's family to the train station early in the morning and embarked on their journey back to Jinyang County.
After a long day's drive, Zhao Yuan and his group finally arrived home as dusk was just beginning to fall.
At this moment, Lin Fangfang at home had already carefully prepared a sumptuous dinner.
The table was laden with a variety of delicious-looking dishes that made one's mouth water.
Not only that, she also thoughtfully prepared a comfortable room for Zhong Weijie, who had come from afar.
As soon as he entered, the two adorable little girls, Zhao Zhaodi and Zhao Laidi, sweetly called out "Grandpa," their clear and melodious voices making Zhong Weijie beam with joy.
Zhao Yuan and Lin Fangfang respectfully addressed Zhong Weijie as "Uncle," making the whole scene exceptionally warm and harmonious.
The family sat together happily, eating and chatting in a lively atmosphere.
The children shared their funny stories from school, and the adults chatted about everyday matters, bursting into laughter every now and then. It was truly a warm and happy scene of three generations living together.
After dinner, Zhaoyuan chatted with everyone in the main room for a while.
Everyone was quite exhausted after a full day on the train.
So, not long after, everyone got up and went back to their rooms to rest.
Zhao Yuan also took Lin Fangfang's hand and returned to their room.
The two sat side by side on the edge of the bed, continuing their quiet conversation.