The old man’s new ho is situated in the distant suburbs, a full eighty kiloters drive from the city center, requiring exit onto the highway.
Although it’s quite far, the villa complex is by the mountains and water, with a very pleasant environnt.
The old man’s house is located in the front row of villas, where one can see the full lake and mountain scenery; even in the depths of winter, there are still so green traces from the distant mountains.
"Living here, aside from being a bit lonely, should make your mood very good," Sheng Sidong said.
The old man: "I don’t mind the loneliness. The older I get, the more I fear noise. I should have moved here much earlier; this house was actually bought seven years ago."
The villa isn’t large, far less spacious than the one in the city center, and the decoration is also simple and clear, making it look very comfortable.
Sheng Tang and her family followed grandpa into the villa. The old man wanted to show them around, but Sheng Tang didn’t go.
She stood on the steps at the entrance, calling Gu Shiting.
The call was quickly connected.
"Are you on your way back?" Sheng Tang asked him.
"I’m already on the way back," Gu Shiting replied, "I’ll be there soon."
"No rush, we haven’t returned yet, got delayed by so things," Sheng Tang said with a smile.
Gu Shiting imdiately asked, "When will you be back?"
"Probably very late," Sheng Tang said honestly, "Today was quite unpleasant at the old house, an annual compulsory event, as expected.
However, grandpa was very angry and moved out of the old house, asking us to co and warm up his new place. At the very least, we need to have dinner here."
Gu Shiting made a sound of acknowledgnt.
After responding, he fell into a long silence.
After about thirty seconds, he asked, "Can I co over?"
"How will you get back at night?" Sheng Tang asked with a laugh, "I’m afraid you won’t feel well if you stay too late."
"I could stay over there," Gu Shiting said.
He was eager to see Sheng Tang.
Today, he had a long conversation with his grandfather, discussing his marriage.
He ntioned Sheng Tang.
His grandfather had heard about Sheng Tang several tis from Mrs. Gu and Gu Shiyan, and was curious about her achievents.
"First, bring her over for to see," his grandfather said, "If I find her good, then you can marry her. Of course, if I don’t think she’s suitable, I won’t stop you if you still want to marry her."
Gu Shiting wished he could imdiately take Sheng Tang to his grandfather.
At this mont, he deeply wanted to hold her hand and feel the warmth of her palm.
Sheng Tang hesitated for a mont on the phone, "I’ll ask and get back to you later."
Saying that, she hung up.
Grandpa was with her parents on the second floor.
The second floor has six rooms in total, besides his study and bedroom, the rest are guest rooms.
"Next ti you co over, you can stay here," the old man said.
He wanted Sheng Sidong’s family to stay for the night but felt it might be too much to ask, so he hesitated to bring it up.
Sheng Tang ran upstairs.
"Grandpa, I have a friend who wants to co over for dinner tonight, is that ok?" Sheng Tang asked.
The old man’s thoughts stirred.
"Boyfriend?"
"No, just a friend, my senior. It’s Gu Shiting, you rember you t his assistant last ti," replied Sheng Tang.
The old man took a sharp breath.
With his good manners, he was quite shocked but showed no sign of it outwardly.
"Let him co, the more people the rrier," the old man said.
"He feels uncomfortable in darkness, so if he cos, he might have to stay over. Would that be too much of an imposition?" Sheng Tang asked again.
The old man was really hoping for this.
He also wanted to et the Young Master Gu, and with Sheng Sidong’s family potentially staying, things seed to be going very well today.
What good fortune on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
"How could it be an imposition?" the old man laughed, "It’s the New Year, I’m just hoping for you all to co and bring so joy."
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