With the development of Yanjing, there are fewer and fewer traditional courtyard houses. So some people began to realize that the prices of old courtyard houses seemed to rise faster than those of high-rise buildings. Therefore, in recent years, many people have been hoarding courtyard houses.
After all, with the current rate of rising housing prices, even if the courtyard house cannot be sold because it is too expensive, it will not be a loss even if it is demolished separately to get the demolition money.
However, some suitable four-contract contracts have basically been bought out. The remaining four contracts with larger courtyards are basically large courtyards where several or even a dozen families live together.
It is very troublesome to buy such a yard, and even one family cannot buy it without good negotiation. Especially in such a large courtyard, each household has a real estate certificate, so this makes the procedure even more cumbersome.
Therefore, the large courtyard house where Yang Dongxu lives currently can be said to be priceless in the market. In recent years, some people have even come to ask if this courtyard house is for sale.
"This house is so beautiful. Why doesn't your brother live here with his family? Instead of living here in an apartment, is it because it's too old?" Ari looked around the courtyard curiously.
Especially the pond in the yard, which is definitely a rare sight among the courtyard houses in Yanjing. In the past, only the Royal Palace or Baylor Palace could have such a scale. Even the average Baylor Mansion may not be as big as this courtyard.
So in the modern city of Yanjing, which is constantly crowded with high-rise buildings, suddenly there is such a quiet place amidst the hustle and bustle. In particular, the antique buildings and layouts, as well as the furniture, all looked so contemporary that Ai Rui liked them very much.
After all, with the endless flow of high-rise buildings and so on, China, which has just started to become crazy about infrastructure, is still lagging behind those developed countries in other countries. It will take a few more years to make up for the gap in this regard.
"My other sister-in-law lives in this courtyard house, so it's not convenient for Sister-in-law Baiqian to live here." In addition to the talent shown in football, Xiao Hutou's English proficiency has also improved greatly due to the living environment after being abroad for so many years. progress.
"Another sister-in-law, ex-wife?" Ai Rui was stunned for a moment.
"No, I will talk to you about this situation later. In short, don't mention this matter these days." Xiao Hutou didn't know how to explain it for a while.
You can't tell Ari that your old brother has two wives, right?
Ai Rui still knows the common sense of monogamy in China. After all, she has been studying Chinese hard during this period, and occasionally comes up with some speechless Chinese explanations that even Xiao Hutou, a Chinese, does not know.
"Okay, but it feels really beautiful here, and it feels like going back to ancient times. This is what China looks like in many foreign documentaries.
When I first arrived in Yanjing, I saw so many high-rise buildings that I thought we were not visiting Yanjing. Instead, I flew to Chinatown in the United States after getting off work. "
"This place has indeed changed a lot. There are not so many high-rise buildings than when I left before." Xiao Hutou couldn't help but sigh with emotion. He remembered that sometimes he could see the Forbidden City from a higher place from this angle.
After all, according to the ancient system, among the houses in the surrounding area, the houses in the Forbidden City must be the tallest. But now I stand in the yard and look around at the tall buildings. If I want to find a high place to see the Forbidden City from here, I guess I have to go up to the sky.
"Is your family a big family?" Ai Rui hesitated but couldn't help but asked curiously.
Although she has never been to China before, she comes from a relatively well-off family of mixed Korean and French descent, and has seen a lot of the world while living in a big city like Paris.
What's more, she is also a good model, and has a certain understanding of some luxury goods and upper-class circles.
So whether it's the large apartment I just went to or the courtyard in front of me. Especially the furnishings in the courtyard are of great value at first glance.
What's more, when I met my boyfriend's brother downstairs, he got out of a Mercedes, and the people following him looked like bodyguards.
"I don't count, but my brother does." Xiao Hutou said with a smile, and when he mentioned Yang Dongxu, there was no one who would fight him as soon as they met.
The smile on his face is a bit childish, like a lonely child who smiles sincerely when he meets someone who can bring him a sense of security.
"Your brother?" Ai Rui was a little confused by the relationship between Xiao Hutou and Yang Dongxu.
"How can I explain it to you? My brother has a very powerful master. You can understand him as the godfather in your impression. My grandfather and my brother's godfather have a very good relationship.
Therefore, our two families have a very good relationship. When I was young, my father passed away due to an accident, so I spent half of my time with my grandfather and half of my time living in this big courtyard house.
Later, my grandfather also passed away, so apart from my mother, I have the closest relationship with my brother, and of course my sister-in-law Zhou Ya.
Before, I didn’t want to go to school and wanted to go out to play football, but my mother didn’t agree. Later, it was my brother who persuaded my mother to go abroad, train in a youth academy, and then play in the Barcelona first team. It was basically arranged by my brother. "
"In that case, he can be considered your godfather, right?" Because of the Mafia, the 'godfather' culture is very strong in Paris.
"According to your understanding of godfather, it should count." Xiao Hutou couldn't help but nodded.
Although I fell in love with Yang Dongxu as soon as I met him, I have to admit that I hate him when I see him, and I miss him a lot after not seeing him for a long time. Even though his body was taught by Du Suo and Jie Chengwu.
He even bowed to his master, and Du Suo and three other masters were also very kind to him and taught him almost everything they had. But in terms of emotions and relationships, Xiao Hutou still feels closest to Yang Dongxu.
"Your mother will come over tomorrow. Will she agree to us being together?" Whether at home or abroad, everyone is nervous, uneasy and uneasy about meeting their parents-in-law.
"My mother is very easy to get along with, and you have met my brother, and he is quite satisfied with you. So if my mother has any objections, she must ask my brother first. If he agrees, my mother will definitely have no objection.
And this time, besides him, there are Aunt Yang and Uncle Yang. They are also quite satisfied with you, so you don't have to worry. "Little Hutou comforted.
In fact, there is another reason he didn't mention, that is, Ai Rui needs to have good looks and a good figure. This time it was the excitement of facing Yang Dongxu's second son again.
Not to mention a girlfriend like Ai Rui who has an impeccable appearance and a very gentle personality. When her mother sees Xiao Wenwu tomorrow and becomes anxious, she will probably get a random girl and let him get married and have children as soon as possible.
So the main concern now is not that my mother is dissatisfied with Ai Ruiman. What worries Xiaohu is how to deal with his mother urging her to get married as soon as he meets her.
He likes Ai Rui very much, and Ai Rui also likes him. But this kind of love is only between boyfriend and girlfriend. It's very comfortable for you and me to stay together, but when it comes to marriage, we always feel that neither of us is sure.
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Baian, who became an uncle for the first time in the apartment, was playing with his children. During this time, he was busy with his career and neglected his wife. Now I can’t help but look forward to the little guy in my wife’s belly.
Even Grandpa Bai Qiansong, who had a cold face outside the hospital's delivery room before, couldn't hide the smile on his face when he saw Wen Wu.
Although this little guy can't speak yet, his expression is silent except crying. But whether it's the little tongue that keeps stirring or the big eyes that look around, the old people can't get enough of it. When teasing the little ones, if this little dot puts a smile on their faces, they can make three old people happy for a long time in an instant.
"Please tell me what the rules are for entertaining. I can arrange it." After looking at his little nephew for a while, he saw that there were a few old people who couldn't get involved at all in Baian.
So he wisely went to the balcony of the next room and started smoking a cigarette with Yang Dongxu. Now you can no longer smoke in the bedroom or on the balcony. You have to come here to smoke in the house. And after smoking, the smell must be dispersed, otherwise there will be a slight smell of smoke on the body, and Yang's mother's eyes are ready to punch someone at any time.
"There are not many people who sincerely wish me well, so forget about my relatives and friends here, you can just make arrangements over there. At that time, I will add Jingrou and my dad, your parents and my sister, and the family will sit down Just have a meal. There are not so many rules in the family," Baian said.
Although I also have uncles, aunts, uncles and a lot of cousins here. But as he said, not many people sincerely congratulated him, and he probably said many small things behind his back.
And when the time came to attend the Full Moon Wine Festival at Xiaowenwu University, it was because of Yang Dongxu, a father. Let's see if we can get some benefit from him.
"Okay, I'll let Li Yihang make arrangements for my people here, and we'll just get together at his villa then. I'll let you know then, and you can come and sit with us." Yang Dongxu nodded.
From the time he went to Baijia to meet Bai Qian's relatives, Yang Dongxu knew what those people were thinking. So it’s okay not to dress up, otherwise not only him but also Bai Qian will be annoyed by then.
What was originally such a fun thing as hosting a full moon party for my son must have turned out to be very messy in the end. So it’s nice for the family to simply sit together and have a meal.
"Um..." Baian looked a little hesitant when he saw Yang Dongxu put out his cigarette and seemed ready to rinse his mouth with mouthwash and go back to the other side.
"What's wrong? Let's talk about something. I'm your brother-in-law and not an outsider." Yang Dongxu said. He felt that his face seemed to be much thicker at this moment. The title 'brother-in-law' is said without any psychological burden, without blushing or beating of heart.
"I want to borrow a sum of funds." Baian lowered his head and did not dare to look at Yang Dongxu.
"How much?" Yang Dongxu couldn't help frowning.
You must know that when Bai Qian withdrew from Baijia, all the funds and resources she had invested in Jin Dabao from Baijia were directly returned in cash at a discount.
The cash of 1 billion was directly given to Baian. It was cash and not a conversion of those fixed assets. If you can use leverage with so much money, it will not be a problem to start a project worth tens of billions.
So now Baian wants to borrow funds, which surprises him.
