novellhall Chapter 90: The Yard, Meeting the Parents
Chapter 90: The Yard, Meeting the Parents
Jing Tian's choice surprised Gu Qing, but it was also something Jing Tian was capable of doing.
It doesn't matter anymore. Whether it's Longkui or Huaying, they're just stepping stones to him.
Since he's not playing Long Kui, he can just tell Cai Yinong privately to give Hua Ying more screen time.
Cai Yinong was also preparing for the start of filming of "Chinese Paladin 3" at this time, and went to Hengdian when Gu Qing's investment was received.
You might say she's a hard worker and responsible, but she's capable of changing the female lead after only ten days of filming.
You might say she's irresponsible, but she personally follows up on every drama she's worked on, and even participates in the adaptation process.
However, there's no need to call them specifically to discuss this; we can bring it up when we get to Hengdian.
Because Gu Qing went home and brought her parents and younger sister over.
"Go to the capital? Is that even possible?"
When Gu's father heard his son's words, he took a puff of his cigarette and hesitated.
He had hardly ever left the provincial capital in his life, so the sudden prospect of going to the capital region inevitably made him a little scared.
"Why not? You can go to Beijing, see Tiananmen Square and the memorial hall, and you can even watch the Olympics together. There will be a lot of foreigners there."
"Go ahead, honey. It's not like you're settling down here. Just stay for a few days and then come back. Lock the door and have your uncles look after the house."
Gu's mother was very tempted. She was bold and ambitious, otherwise she wouldn't have been one of the first people in the village to start a business.
What's wrong with Beijing? Her son works in Beijing too.
"Dad, I want to go to Beijing! I want to watch the Olympics!"
Gu Cheng, that little girl, also chimed in, saying that the school had been arguing about the Olympics for a long time. If she could go to the Olympics to watch it live, wouldn't all her classmates be green with envy?
"Yes, Dad, you and Mom have worked hard for half your lives, consider this a trip. I'll bring you back later. As for the house, the uncles next door can look after it."
Gu Qing also made the decision, saying that the village is still quite simple and honest. Although his family has some money, they are always the first to respond to any construction projects in the village, and some families even work at his clothing store.
There's nothing wrong with the whole family going on a trip.
Without waiting for his parents to say anything more, he packed his things and prepared to go back to the provincial capital. Gu Cheng also packed her luggage quickly, feeling happy.
After the New Year, they bought a house, but the two elders still live in the village most of the time because their roots are here, but they can't stay there for too long.
The journey was nearly 2,000 kilometers, and Gu Qing didn't drive; the whole family flew to Beijing.
After making a phone call and having the company send two cars over, Gu Qing finally got into the car carrying her large and small bags.
"Son, did that guy just call you 'boss'?"
With a hint of excitement, Gu's mother asked, "This suit is so stylish, this car is so spacious, and this city is so big."
"Yes, didn't I tell you before? I opened a company here."
"Now that we've made some money, we're thinking of having you come and live in the capital."
Gu Qing told his secretary to take a taxi home, and then he personally drove the whole family home.
"Brother, you're amazing! Will I be able to study in Beijing in the future?"
Gu Cheng peered out the car window, gazing at the towering buildings before her, her heart filled with longing.
"You probably have no hope. Maybe in your next life."
"Mom, my brother is bullying me!"
"Don't listen to your brother. Study hard, and Mom will support you through college! Your brother is so capable because he went to college."
Gu's mother stroked her daughter's hair and spoke encouragingly, but her eyes were filled with pride as she looked at Gu Qing.
This son has made something of himself; the tens of thousands of yuan in tuition fees he receives each year have not been wasted.
Mr. Gu stared blankly out the window, lost in thought. What could he say? He already knew his son was successful back before the New Year.
Gu Qing drove to Tiananmen Square, then headed into a hutong near the Summer Palace.
"Let's go down and take a look."
Gu Qing called out and was the first to carry the luggage into the courtyard.
This is a 200-square-meter detached courtyard house near the Summer Palace, outside the Fourth Ring Road in Beijing, which cost him nearly 28 million yuan!
The price even exceeds that of some courtyard houses within the Second Ring Road, but it's worth it.
The courtyard is near the Summer Palace, only a dozen kilometers from the Forbidden City, with Haidian Park right outside the door and Xizhimen not far away. It is located within the Three Hills and Five Gardens cultural protection zone.
He had to pull strings and spend several days getting his household registration settled.
The advantages are clear property rights, the house has been renovated, and underfloor heating, bathroom, water supply, and sanitation pipes are all ready, so you can move in and live there immediately.
The downside is that it's expensive.
I heard that the homeowner was the son of a retired leader. After the two elders passed away, he was in a hurry to transfer the property and then went abroad.
He paid out a lot of commission for this, but it was all worth it. After this year, it won't be so easy to buy a yard again.
And it was also after the Olympics that housing prices skyrocketed; if you didn't buy now, you'd really have to pay a fortune.
The two elders led the young girl inside and were immediately impressed. Although it wasn't as spacious as their old home, it looked neat and elegant, with all the decorations in perfect order.
It was originally a house belonging to a retired leader, but unfortunately his children and grandchildren were unfilial, and it ended up benefiting Gu Qing.
"Son, how much will this cost?"
"Mom, don't worry about that. Just stay here and stay as long as you like."
Gu Qing changed the subject, simply asking the two elders to help tidy up and clean.
He originally owned a villa in Wancheng Huafu, but the decoration there was too luxurious, and he was worried that his parents wouldn't be used to it, so he came here first. In his parents' eyes, living in a villa was much more impressive than living in a bungalow.
You should know that he spent nearly 30 million yuan to buy this house, which almost gave him a heart attack.
Mr. Gu stopped talking and quickly pulled his wife aside to whisper to her.
"Alright, stop asking. The child has his own ideas."
"Sigh, why didn't this child tell us sooner? We just picked out a house in the provincial capital, which cost over 500,000 yuan."
"This house is a single-story building. I've heard that rich people live in big villas, so it probably didn't cost much."
Mr. Gu was delighted and wandered around the kitchen, touching and looking at everything, finding it all very pleasant.
The yard is spacious, with a large open area where we can grow some vegetables or something.
This kitchen looks too new; it's obvious it's never been used. If that's the case, people will have to eat out every day. What a waste!
Gu Qing then took Gu Cheng to choose a room, and he also picked one out for himself.
He was excited even though he hadn't moved into the house yet.
He used to not live in a courtyard house because they were all crowded and inconvenient to use the toilet. Now, he can only say that it's really great.
A villa? Hmm, okay, that sounds pretty good too. We can take turns living in the two houses.
"Brother, did you find me a sister-in-law?"
Gu Cheng, having chosen her room, followed behind Gu Qing, carrying a bag of potato chips.
"No, how did you figure that out?"
Gu Qing was surprised. Was her younger sister guessing or just imagining things? How was she found out?
"First, your attire has changed significantly; you've become more handsome and stylish, clearly someone has styled you."
"Secondly, from the time you got off the plane until you got home, you checked your phone 28 times, frowned 3 times, pondered 5 times, and laughed 20 times."
"Thirdly, you're wearing a knotted necklace on your left hand!"
Gu Cheng pushed up the bridge of her nose, her eyes sparkling with a light of wisdom.
She was just trying to get information out of him, but judging from her brother's reaction, it seems she guessed right again.
"You should focus more on your studies instead of watching the show!"
Gu Qing was startled at first and involuntarily put his left hand behind his back. Then he thought about whether he had looked at his phone that many times on the way.
No, what does it matter to Gu Cheng whether he has a girlfriend or not?
He immediately gave the other person a sharp rap on the head.
"It hurts so much! I'm going to tell my mom!"
"Your mom is my mom, you idiot."
Ignoring Gu Cheng, who was burying her head in her hands and pretending to cry, Gu Qing reached out and ruffled her sister's hair before leaving the room.
This little sister has grown up; she's not so easy to fool anymore. She's even learned to tattle. Sigh.
However, if even Gu Cheng could see it, how could his mother not see it? After all, no one knows a son better than his mother.
No rush, we'll meet when the time comes.
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With the opening ceremony approaching, Gu Qing took his family for a stroll around Beijing, enjoyed some local snacks, and spent a good time with them.
The Forbidden City, the Great Wall, memorial halls...
He only goes home for the Lunar New Year each year, and he hasn't fulfilled his responsibilities as a son, which is truly wrong.
Here in the capital, the two elders, speaking with a regional accent, didn't really blend into the crowd. They usually just visited the tourist attractions instead of chatting at the entrance of the alley.
During this period, many tourists from other places also came to Beijing, and the three of them did not receive much attention.
Along the way, they encountered many foreigners, both black and white, which amazed Gu's father.
Jing Tian naturally learned about her parents' arrival in Beijing from Gu Qing, and at that moment her head was a little dizzy.
"Brother Qing, are you going to let me meet your parents?"
"What, you don't want to?"
"No, well, well... I'm not good with words, I'm afraid your aunt and uncle won't like me."
Jing Tian waved her hands repeatedly and hurriedly explained.
"It's nothing, it's just a meeting, it's not like we're talking about marriage. Just treat each other like ordinary people."
"Brother, what are you saying? What marriage proposal? I haven't even agreed yet."
Jing Tian felt even more dizzy.
"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. I'll just say you're a friend of mine, and we're both going to watch the Olympics."
Gu Qing smiled, patted Jing Tian's head, and understood what was going on.
"Well... bro, just tell me I'm your girlfriend."
Jing Tian was a little at a loss for what to do, and quickly grabbed Gu Qing's arm and said.
Gu Qing chuckled inwardly. He had presented two extreme answers, and Jing Tian would naturally consider a compromise.
This tactic is called "retreating to advance".
"Brother, I didn't bring any gifts. Isn't that impolite?"
"It's okay. My parents have always wanted me to have a girlfriend, and you are the best gift."
"Ugh, you're always trying to make me happy."
Inside a private restaurant, Gu Qing led Jing Tian into a private room.
Just as Gu's mother was wondering where her son had gone, she pushed open the door and saw Gu Qing walking in, holding a young woman's hand.
His expression immediately changed, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.
"Hello, uncles and aunts, hello, little sister."
Jing Tian's heart was racing, and she said timidly.
"Okay, all is well."
"Who are you?"
Gu's mother stood up and came to Jing Tian's side, a kind smile on her face.
"This is Jing Tian, my girlfriend."
"We're still in school, let's order our food first."
Gu Qing stepped forward, also to prevent her mother from digging deeper into the matter.
"Sweetie, what a lovely name. Come, come sit with Auntie."
Gu's mother pulled Jing Tian to sit down to the side, while Gu's father wanted to say something but held back.
Gu Cheng, on the other hand, wasn't so particular and kept asking questions.
Gu Qing was ordering food, but no one answered him. He looked up and saw that everyone was talking to Jing Tian.
Even the old man listened intently, leaving him standing aside.
Gu Qing suddenly felt jealous. Wasn't he the family's treasure? How come his status had suddenly dropped so much?
Jing Tian was initially very nervous, worried that she might not perform well and lower her parents' impression of her, but she did not expect to be so popular.
"I met Qing Ge while filming a movie. He was filming a music video for me at the time."
"Yes, he took good care of me and didn't bully me."
"It's alright, it's still early, no rush."
Jing Tian was flattered and felt that her uncle and aunt were very kind, but there were just too many questions, and her mind was a little overwhelmed.
She looked at Gu Qing pleadingly, hoping he could help her.
"Dad, Mom, don't scare Tian Tian, let's eat first."
"Also, Gu Cheng, come sit over here, don't sit so close to your sweet sister."
When his girlfriend spoke up, Gu Qing naturally had to take action.
"No, I want to tell Sister Sweetie bad things about you, your embarrassing past, and how you bullied me at home!"
Gu Cheng shook her head and moved even closer.
It's because the other person hit her on the head that day; even her mother hasn't hit her like that.
"I get along well with Chengcheng, so I'll sit with her."
Jing Tian covered her mouth and chuckled. This was the same situation as in her own family, except that she was pampered at home, so she was quite surprised to see such a brother-sister relationship.
Gu Qing shook his head and said no more.
Before long, waiters brought out carts of dishes, all of which were home-style dishes, and there was no extravagance or waste.
The atmosphere during the meal was quite harmonious.
After the meal, Gu Qing took Jing Tian and her family to the courtyard.
"Brother, why did you suddenly buy a yard? I didn't even know."
Jing Tian was no match for her parents, and she was immediately taken aback when she saw the size of the courtyard and its location.
"Regarding what happened a while ago, it happened so suddenly that I didn't have time to say anything."
Gu Qing explained that this was a rare opportunity, and once it was gone, it would be gone forever. He also didn't think it was anything to brag about. Jing Tian's family was not poor either, and it would be a long way before he could marry her.
"Honey, what's wrong with this house?"
Holding Jing Tian's hand, Gu's mother noticed something was wrong with her expression and quickly asked.
"It's nothing, Mom. You and Dad go inside and rest. I'll take Tiantian back."
Seeing that they were about to be exposed, Gu Qing quickly pulled Jing Tian aside and said something.
"Goodbye, Uncle and Aunt. It's getting late, I should go back now."
Jing Tian reacted quickly and immediately grabbed Gu Qing's arm.
"Alright, take care on your journey."
Watching the two leave, Gu's mother couldn't help but feel overjoyed, but she was also secretly angry that Gu Qing hadn't told her in advance, leaving her without even a gift.
Jing Tian is a girl that she likes very much, both in appearance and personality.