Chapter 824: Chapter 824 Second Brother’s Intentions Chapter 824: Chapter 824 Second Brother’s Intentions School was starting tomorrow, and Luo Qiao was packing in the evening when Luo Xuyuan knocked on the door and walked in, handing over a file folder. “This is the wedding gift from your second brother. Keep it safe,” he said.
With a grin, Luo Qiao asked, “What is it?”
Luo Xuyuan replied, “You like courtyard houses, right? There was one available, so I went to check it out with a friend. It’s not as big as the two-entry courtyard you’re currently living in, but the house itself is quite nice, so I bought it.”
Luo Qiao frowned and said, “I do like courtyard houses, but this is too extravagant. I really can’t accept it. Besides, your wife also likes courtyard houses, which you know. I don’t want to create any ill feelings between you because of this.”
Luo Xuyuan spoke softly, “Don’t worry, I had already thought this through. Besides, I bought one for her too, just a bit farther from yours. Don’t refuse it.
Second Brother has achieved what he has today thanks to you, Qiaoqiao. He also wants to do whatever he can for you. I know you don’t lack money, but I know you like courtyard houses. Please accept it, it’s just a small token from your brother.”
Luo Qiao looked down at the property deed and keys in her hands, then back at her second brother, who had an expression that said he wouldn’t agree if she didn’t accept. She then spoke up, “Okay, I’ll accept it. Thank you, Second Brother.
If you have some spare cash, consider buying a few more properties to hold onto. Even if they’re not inhabited, they can be rented out, or you can mortgage them if there’s an emergency. It’s all benefit and no harm.”
Luo Xuyuan patted his sister’s head: “Second Brother will remember that. Get everything packed and rest early.”
After Luo Xuyuan returned to his room, he saw that Xiao Ya had already finished preparing and was in bed with a book. He said, “It’s getting late, rest early. I’ll take you to register tomorrow.”
After he finished speaking, he took the book from her, turned off the lights, and went to bed…………
The next morning, Lu Yichen came to the Luo family home for breakfast and took Luo Qiao to school.
Luo Xuyan was also going to school, but starting this semester, he would no longer live on campus. He rented an apartment not far from the school, and during the day, their child would stay at his mother-in-law’s, then they’d pick him up in the evening.
Zhou Xiaomin had already started work. For now, the two kids could only be looked after by their grandparents, as her mother was still working and couldn’t assist, and her work wouldn’t allow her to take extended leave.
With some working and others studying, the Luo family’s courtyard soon lost its usual bustle.
Zhou Guifang looked at the twin beds in the living room, “Thankfully, I still have you two to keep great-grandma company, right?”
Luo Daoren chuckled, “In a few days when it gets warmer, we’ll take the kids to the square in front. It was renovated last year, and I saw they planted quite a few trees. There will definitely be kids playing there.”
Instead of going to school, Luo Xuyuan took Xiao Ya to a nearby alley, which puzzled her. “What exactly are you hiding from me? If we don’t head to school soon, we’ll be late.”
Luo Xuyuan led her to a gate and unlocked it. Xiao Ya covered her mouth in shock: “Xuyuan, you didn’t really buy a courtyard house, did you?”
Her eyes darted everywhere, left and right, not forgetting to look at Luo Xuyuan, who nodded. She exclaimed, “How could you just buy it like that? How much did it cost?”
Luo Xuyuan smiled and said, “This place isn’t too far from both of our schools, so we won’t need to live on campus anymore. We can just come back here in the evenings.”
Xiao Ya’s eyes welled with tears, “Xuyuan, you are really too good to me, but how do we explain this to the family? What if Grandpa and Grandma aren’t happy?”
Luo Xuyuan laughed, “You silly girl, Grandpa and Grandma would be overjoyed to see us buy a house. How could they be angry with us? Besides, we bought the house after we got married. Grandma and Grandpa will only say you bring good fortune to your husband.”
Xiao Ya thought for a moment, “It seems you’re right, but somehow it doesn’t seem entirely right either. We’ve only been married for a few days, and it’s not like I brought you fortune before that.”
Luo Xuyuan burst into laughter at her words: “How can you be so adorable? Stop worrying about it, the family surely won’t be upset. Let’s hurry up so I can drop you off to register. We’ll meet at the noodle shop at the entrance to the alley for lunch, remember?”
Before Xiao Ya could recover, Luo Xuyuan had already placed their luggage inside the house, then locked the door and pulled her out towards the alley.
At the alley entrance, Xiao Ya double-checked, “Is that house really ours?”
Luo Xuyuan patted her head, amused, “Yes, really. Haven’t you snapped out of it yet?”
Xiao Ya then laughed, “Then I’ll plant all kinds of flowers in the courtyard, just like in Qiaoqiao’s backyard garden.”
Luo Xuyuan looked at Xiao Ya as she excitedly planned their future, dancing around with her ideas, and thought to himself, this must be happiness.