Chapter 1043 — A Quiet Rivalry
"Got it. This kid sure knows how to enjoy himself!"
Han Xiuying laughed. It was hard to tell whether she was amused that her son had bought two apartments or that he'd built a golden cage for his "demons" (either interpretation worked!).
With one apartment per elevator, the elevator was usually free, so they didn't have to wait long. They pressed the button and took the elevator waiting on the first floor straight up to the fifth.
No one lived on the fourth floor. The elderly couple lived on the fifth. With an elevator, there was little difference between the fourth and fifth floors. The building in front was only a few stories tall, so it didn't block any sunlight.
"Granduncle, grandaunt, Auntie's here, and she brought a relative from Japan!"
As soon as Zhang Rong led everyone inside, she hollered at the top of her lungs.
The kitchen was a cacophony of clanging pots and sizzling food. Both stoves were going full blast, their four burners blazing with heat.
"Perfect timing. We can eat now!"
"Just put your things anywhere and sit down to eat."
Li Bai's grandparents were busy getting lunch ready. When they saw their daughter-in-law, Han Xiuying, arrive with a shy young woman, they hurried to invite them to the table.
Most of the dishes had been prepared in advance and only needed to be stir-fried or stewed, so it wasn't much trouble.
And if that still wasn't enough, the double-door refrigerator in the kitchen was stocked with fresh ingredients they could use as they pleased.
For the New Year, all they needed to buy was some fresh leafy vegetables.
Qing Tian Meina entered and bowed respectfully to the elderly couple. That was exactly the right greeting for the occasion.