Chapter 331: Chapter 328 Chapter 331: Chapter 328 Beijing, Dongcheng District.
The narrow alleys and hutongs of Beijing are particularly famous, exuding a down-to-earth atmosphere of everyday life.
In this area, the traditional courtyard houses are lined up on the north and south sides of the hutong.
At this moment, in a courtyard facing north to south, a sedan slowly came to a stop.
“Xianxian, we’ve arrived at our home, but it’s a bit hard to find with all the twists and turns. You must familiarize yourself with the route. Sometimes the GPS won’t even work properly, and you don’t want to get lost.”
Lu Xiao’s mother got out of the car and spoke to Wen Xian by her side.
Wen Xian looked around at the various hutongs nestled within the old Beijing courtyard houses.
Not far away, the imposing towers of the Forbidden City flickered before her eyes.
The surrounding streets were bustling with crowds, and landmark buildings like The Great Hall of the People and Tiananmen Square were just a few blocks away from their home.
Seeing this, the corners of her eyes twitched slightly, “…”
Even though she had seen the exact address on Lu Xiao’s ID card before,
seeing it in person and following Lu Xiao’s mother through a straight hutong to their home, her heart was somewhat shaken.
Indeed, she was well-off, standing high with fame and fortune, shining brightly. Yet, she was alone.
By herself, and if she were to fall, nothing would remain.
But Lu Xiao was different. Having experienced everything at the tea house personally today, she truly felt the deep roots of Lu Xiao’s family in Beijing.
Lun Tao, known for his misdeeds backed by powerful support, had to regard Lu Xiao’s father with deference as well.
Making him kneel and slap his own face as an apology, sending him from Heaven to Hell, was essentially a mere formality for them.
After the slight tremor in her heart, Wen Xian felt a mix of indescribable emotions.
To outsiders, Lu Xiao was just an ordinary Captain of the western district, vastly different from her in all aspects. In reality, though, his status was perhaps unattainable for many.
However, she had never really cared about these things.
Just as she liked Lu Xiao, if she had cared, clinging to those worldly constraints, the two of them would never have come together.
“Xianxian, listen to Mom, you’ve been working too hard on your filming lately. Make sure to rest. You can rest in Lu Xiao’s room for a while, and I’ll go talk to the aunt in the kitchen to prepare some delicious food for you, to nourish your body properly.”
Being newly pregnant, there are many things to be cautious about.
Nutrition must be kept up with.
As Lu Xiao’s mother spoke, they had already arrived at the entrance of the courtyard.
The bright red door opened to reveal a screen wall embedded in the north wall of the west wing room, with another door to the east of the screen wall leading into the inner courtyard.
The inner courtyard housed a small artificial hill with an ornately carved covered walkway.
Surprisingly, there was also a ginkgo tree, possibly several hundred years old, within the courtyard. The atmosphere was grand and dignified, subtly exuding a prestigious air.
Every aspect of the design was meticulous.
Especially so because of the snowfall, covering the artificial hill, trees, and eaves of the courtyard with a thick layer of white snow, imparting a sense of solemn stability befitting the millennia-old capital.
At this point, Lu Xiao’s mother carefully watched her steps, “Please slow down, don’t walk so fast.”
Saying so, she took hold of Wen Xian’s arm, seemingly terrified that she might fall.
She felt somewhat amused inside.