The next day, early morning.
As soon as it got light, Xiao Ran woke up.
Elaine, who was lying next to him, was still immersed in dreamland and slept soundly.
Xiao Ran turned his head and kissed her on the cheek, then got out of bed and walked into the bathroom to wash up.
About ten minutes later, after changing his clothes, he pushed the door open and walked out of the north room into the yard outside.
The moment he walked out of the door, a blast of crisp air immediately hit Xiao Ran's face.
"hiss!"
Xiao Ran took a deep breath and couldn't help showing an expression of enjoyment on his face.
Next, he scanned the yard.
Then he walked towards the hanging flower gate and looked at the first courtyard and the situation inside the gate.
After a brief inspection, he walked into the gym located in the first courtyard and went for morning exercise!
Now they are in isolation and can only stay in this three-in-one courtyard, and the same goes for exercise.
After the quarantine period is over, they can leave the courtyard and go outside for activities.
In the blink of an eye it was already around seven o'clock.
Elaine, Fang Yufei, and David also got up one after another and went out for activities.
At this time, Xiao Ran had finished exercising, washed up, and changed into a straight custom-made suit.
When he walked into the living room wearing a suit, Elaine and Fang Yufei, who were sitting on the sofa, were a little surprised.
"My dear, why are you dressed so formally? Aren't we in quarantine?"
Elaine asked in surprise.
Xiao Ran looked at her and then explained a few words.
"I'm going out to meet a few people later. They are all elders, so I have to dress more formally."
"Of course, I have to put on a full set of protective clothing and a mask, and keep a certain safe distance from the other party."
"Oh I got it"
Elaine nodded and responded without asking any more questions.
Fang Yufei and David both nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
Next, they started laughing and chatting.
After chatting for a few words, Xiao Ran's cell phone suddenly rang.
It was a call from my mother.
The phone was connected, and my mother's voice came immediately.
"Xiaoran, you and Yufei come to the door to get breakfast. Yufei's mother and I brought breakfast over."
"We're driving a car, so we won't go into the yard."
Hearing this, Xiao Ran's face immediately burst into a bright smile.
"Okay! We'll get it right away. You two can just put breakfast in the doorway."
"knew"
Mom responded and then hung up the phone.
Xiao Ran looked at Yu Fei, smiled and said:
"Yufei, put on your mask, let's go to the door to get breakfast."
"My mother and your mother brought breakfast, there must be a lot of delicious food!"
Before she finished speaking, Fang Yufei jumped up from the sofa.
"That's great, my mom must have made wontons! I've been wanting to eat this for almost two years!"
While cheering, the beauty rushed to the side table not far away.
On the huanghuali side table, there was a box of masks, as well as alcohol, hand sanitizer and other items.
"Look at your potential, you are as good as a starving ghost reincarnated!"
Xiao Ran said with a smile and walked towards the side table.
In a moment, they had put on their masks and went out to get breakfast together.
Looking at their leaving figures, both Elaine and David were filled with envy.
"Sean and their family relationship are amazing, so enviable!"
"They are a family together, full of warmth and affection. This is what a family should be like."
David said with emotion.
Hearing this, Elaine nodded in agreement.
"Maybe this is the charm of Chinese culture, this is the Chinese family."
"Sean once told me that the concept of family has long been deeply engraved in the genes of every Chinese person."
"No matter where they go, Chinese people will never forget their home or their roots!"
Even when they were sighing, Xiao Ran and Yu Fei had already arrived at the gate.
As soon as they opened the door, they saw a Mercedes Benz parked at the door.
That was the car that Xiao Ran Xiaojing gave to his mother. He had just bought it a few months ago.
Mom and Aunt Lin were sitting in the car, along with the little guy Yingzi.
Next to the drum stone under the gate, there are two exquisite mahogany food boxes, which naturally contain breakfast.
Seeing Xiao Ran and the others coming out, my mother immediately lowered the window and said to them:
"Xiaoran, Yufei, breakfast is in the food box, you can take it in!"
"Eat it while it's hot. Remember to wash the food box after eating and put it in the courtyard."
"Wait until noon and we will bring you lunch."
Hearing this, Xiao Ran and Fang Yufei nodded together.
"Okay! Got it"
“I can finally have breakfast at home, it’s my dream!”
Next, my mother and Aunt Lin gave Xiao Ran and the others a few more words before driving away.
Xiao Ran picked up two mahogany food boxes and returned to the yard with Fang Yufei.
A moment later, bursts of admiration came from the restaurant located in the east wing.
"Wow! This is so delicious!"
When we spoke, it was already eight o'clock in the morning.
After breakfast, Xiao Ran, Elaine and the others returned to the living room of the north room and were sitting on the sofa, laughing and chatting.
At this moment, Xiao Ran's domestic mobile phone suddenly rang.
He took out his cell phone and glanced at Laixian, then stood up and said:
"I'm going to take a call. It's from an old friend."
With that said, he walked out of the living room and came to the yard outside.
The call was connected and Ma Ming's voice came immediately.
"Good morning, Xiao Ran, I'm at the entrance of the courtyard."
"Come out, don't forget to put on protective clothing and a mask."
"Okay! Wait a moment!"
Xiao Ran nodded in response, then hung up the phone and turned back to the living room.
After entering the living room, he said to Elaine and the others:
"I went out to do errands. I don't know exactly when I will come back."
"You just need to stay in the yard. You can go to the garden for a walk."
"If anything happens, remember to call me, or call my mom."
After the words fell, Elaine nodded slightly.
"I know, honey, go and do your work!"
Fang Yufei and David also nodded.
Afterwards, Xiao Ran went to the bedroom to put on protective clothing.
When he came out of the bedroom, he had put on protective clothing and an N95 mask.
In his hand, he also held an exquisite brocade box.
He nodded to Elaine and the others, then left the living room and walked towards the door.
Elaine and the others also followed out, preparing to close the courtyard door from the inside after he left.
In a moment, Xiao Ran opened the door and walked out of the yard.
At this time, two black SUVs were parked at the door.
Ma Ming was sitting in the back seat of the first SUV, but there was only one driver in the second SUV wearing protective clothing.
Seeing Xiao Ran coming out, Ma Ming opened the rear window and said:
"Xiao Ran, you take the car at the back and follow me!"
"Okay, Brother Marco"
Xiao Ran nodded in response, then stepped forward to open the rear door of the second SUV and got in.
The two SUVs immediately started and drove slowly towards the east entrance of the alley.
When driving out of the alley, Xiao Ran saw it at a glance.
The special service personnel guarding the alley entrance here have been replaced, and there are still two cars parked on the roadside at the alley entrance.
Today, these special agents are also very capable, and they look like they are not easy people.
After a while, two SUVs drove into the compound surrounded by red palace walls across the road.
Xiao Ran, who entered here for the first time, looked at the scenery in the courtyard curiously, with a bit of excitement in his eyes!
In a moment, the two cars had arrived at their destination and stopped on the side of a building facing the lake.
As soon as the vehicle stopped, Ma Ming got out of the car and walked over.
Also coming with us were two special service agents wearing protective suits and masks. They were already waiting here.
Xiao Ran looked at the situation outside, then opened the car door and got out.
Just as he landed, Ma Ming, who was wearing a mask, and the two special service officers arrived three meters away and stopped immediately.
Then, Ma Ming nodded and said:
"Xiao Ran, I believe you also understand the situation here."
"Anyone who enters here must verify their identity and undergo security checks, and the same applies to you."
Hearing this, Xiao Ran smiled and nodded.
"Of course, I will cooperate with the security check"
Before he finished speaking, the two special service agents wearing full protective suits were already walking towards him, ready to start the security inspection!
Needless to say, the results of the security check!
Of course, Xiao Ran's identity was no problem. He knew that when he came here today, except for the mobile phone he used in China, he didn't even bring any keys, let alone any weapons!
In the blink of an eye, the two Secret Service officers had completed the body search and identity verification.
Then, they looked at the exquisite brocade box.
"Mr. Xiao, what is in this brocade box?"
"Please open the brocade box and accept inspection!"
"Of course, no problem. There is a painting and calligraphy work here, I can show it."
With that said, Xiao Ran put the brocade box on the back seat of the car and opened it gently.
Inside the brocade box is an album of books and paintings. The brocade cover has turned apricot yellow, antique.
Xiao Ran gently took out the book and painting album, and then handed it to one of the special agents.
The other party immediately began to flip through the pages of the book and painting album, carefully examining every page, including the front and back covers.
Of course, the brocade box used to hold the album pages has not been spared either.
Not only that, they also took out a handheld ultraviolet lamp and carefully scanned the pages of the calligraphy and painting album and the exquisite brocade box!
After making sure it was safe, they handed the calligraphy and painting album to Xiao Ran.
"Security check passed, Mr. Xiao"
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded, then put the album back into the brocade box.
The next moment, a middle-aged man wearing a coat suddenly stepped forward and said:
"Please come with me, Mr. Xiao, the chief is taking a walk on the sidewalk by the lake."
"Okay, trouble!"
Xiao Ran nodded in response, then carried the brocade box and followed the middle-aged man forward.
Several special service personnel standing aside immediately followed, including the two special service personnel wearing protective clothing.
Ma Ming stayed where he was and did not follow. He just nodded lightly to Xiao Ran.
In a moment, Xiao Ran followed the middle-aged man to a sidewalk by the lake.
As soon as he got here, he saw it.
Not far ahead, on the lakeside sidewalk, stood two familiar old people, walking and chatting.
As a middle-aged man stepped forward to report, the two old men turned their heads and looked over.
The moment they saw Xiao Ran, smiles broke out on the faces of the two old men.
Xiao Ran bowed slightly, smiled and said loudly:
"Good morning, two chiefs"
"I am Xiao Ran. I have met the two chiefs. I wish them good health!"
After the words fell, the leader smiled and nodded.
"Good morning, Xiao Ran, I'm glad to meet you. You are such a spirited young man and a genius!"
"We have heard about the miracles you created, and we want to know more about them."
"Especially the things you have done for the country, we all appreciate it very much. You have contributed to the country!"
"Come here and talk, let's have a good chat."
Xiao Ran's old face blushed slightly, and then he said politely:
"You are so ridiculous, those things are all what I should do, they are not worth mentioning!"
"Since I have just returned from abroad, for the sake of safety, it is better to keep a little distance."
"If you have any questions, just ask and I will tell you everything!"
The two leaders were stunned for a moment, and the admiration in their eyes suddenly became stronger.
"Okay, Xiao Ran, let's keep a distance of three to five meters to talk!"
