Chapter 1369: Giving Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing a Home
Chapter 1369: Giving Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing a Home
The next morning, Xiaoqing woke up slowly in the soft bedding, a faint scent of herbs lingering around her nose, quite unlike the fragrance in the hotel's presidential suite.
She rubbed her eyes and sat up, looking around—a carved wooden wardrobe, a textured stone windowsill, an oil painting hanging on the wall, everything was both unfamiliar and elegant.
"Huh?" Xiaoqing exclaimed softly, her voice full of confusion, "Where is this?"
These words woke up Bai Suzhen, who was standing beside her.
She opened her eyes and was stunned by the scene before her.
"Weren't we sleeping in the presidential suite last night? How did we end up here?" Bai Suzhen blinked her bright eyes, wondering what had happened.
Just as the two were looking at each other in bewilderment, the bedroom door was gently pushed open, and Lin Lang walked in with a smile, saying gently, "You two little darlings are awake?"
"Honey!" Xiaoqing was the first to react, jumping out of bed and running to his side. "Where are we?"
"Didn't I tell you last night that I bought a villa at the foot of Sheshan Mountain?" Lin Lang ruffled her hair, his eyes full of laughter. "While you were asleep, I used my superpowers to bring you all here. This is our new home."
"A new home?" Xiaoqing's eyes lit up, and she turned and ran to the window, pushing it open.
The morning sunlight streamed in through the window, carrying the fresh air unique to the mountains, mixed with the moist scent of grass, trees, and lake water.
Outside the window are rolling green hills, and at their foot lies a pool of emerald green water like a piece of jade. Weeping willows sway gently in the breeze along the shore, and a few egrets skim across the water in the distance.
"Wow—it's so beautiful!" Xiaoqing's eyes widened in amazement, and she couldn't help but turn around and shout to Bai Suzhen, "Sister, look!"
Bai Suzhen also got out of bed, walked to the window and looked out; her eyes instantly lit up with surprise.
She turned around, took a few steps and threw herself into Lin Lang's arms, wrapping her arms around his waist and gently nuzzling his chest, her voice as soft as cotton candy:
"Honey, you're so wonderful! I love this new home."
Lin Lang kissed Bai Suzhen's forehead and coaxed, "Anyway, you can use magic to teleport instantly. Living in a detached villa at the foot of Sheshan Mountain is quieter and more comfortable than in the city."
Bai Suzhen smiled sweetly and said, "Yes, this place is nestled against the mountains and by the water, which is more conducive to my and Xiaoqing's cultivation."
Xiaoqing sniffed and giggled, "I think I can smell the aroma of breakfast?"
Lin Lang chuckled softly, "Of course, I've already bought breakfast myself and set it out in the restaurant. There are Shanghai specialties like pan-fried buns, glutinous rice balls, rice balls, crab roe buns, savory soy milk, fried dough sticks, egg pancakes, millet porridge, and hot soy milk."
"My dear husband, you've worked so hard!" Bai Suzhen kissed Lin Lang on his left cheek, her voice sweet as honey.
"Honey, honey, I'm hungry too! Did you buy me KFC egg tarts?" Xiaoqing ran over, grabbed Lin Lang's other hand and shook it, her eyes sparkling.
Lin Lang replied with doting eyes, "I bought the KFC family bucket you specifically asked for. How could I forget what you wanted to eat?"
"Thank you, honey!" Xiaoqing kissed Lin Lang on the right cheek.
"Let's go have breakfast." Lin Lang smiled and took Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing's hands, leading them towards the restaurant.
Sunlight streamed through the corridor windows, casting long shadows on the floor. Accompanied by Xiaoqing's cheerful chatter, the warmth of a new day quietly spread through this mountain villa.
After the three of them went downstairs, they passed through the spacious and luxurious living room and arrived at the villa's dining room.
A creamy white tablecloth covered the long table, and sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows onto the table laden with breakfast, giving each dish a golden edge.
Steaming hot xiaolongbao, golden and crispy pan-fried buns, and the aroma of various breakfast foods wafting through the air.
As soon as Xiaoqing stepped into the restaurant, she sniffed and her eyes widened: "Wow—it smells so good!"
She let go of Lin Lang's hand and ran to the table, eagerly picking up a KFC egg tart and eating it, exclaiming as she ate, "This didn't exist in ancient times, it's so delicious."
Bai Suzhen glanced at the sumptuous breakfast on the table and said gently, "Sit down, husband. Which one would you like? I'll feed you."
Lin Lang sat down in a dining chair and said with a smile, "In modern times, we don't do those things. We all sit together and can help ourselves to whatever we like."
Bai Suzhen smiled sweetly, sat down on the bench, picked up her chopsticks and said, "Then, my husband, I'll start eating now?"
Lin Lang picked up his chopsticks, took out a crab roe bun, and fed it to Bai Suzhen's mouth, saying affectionately, "Come on, try this modern crab roe bun first. Is it as delicious as the crab roe steamed bun from the Song Dynasty?"
Bai Suzhen slightly opened her mouth and bit into a corner of the crab roe bun. The warm soup melted on her tongue, so delicious that her eyes narrowed.
She chewed slowly, her cheeks puffing out slightly like a satisfied little squirrel. After swallowing, she smiled and said, "It's even fresher than the ones from the Song Dynasty. There seems to be more crab roe inside, and it has a sweet sauce. It's not fishy at all."
Lin Lang was about to pick up another crab roe bun for Bai Suzhen when Xiao Qing tugged at his wrist. She pouted, her eyes filled with a hint of grievance: "You're being unfair, you won't give me any."
Lin Lang couldn't help but laugh when he saw Xiao Qing's chubby cheeks: "Weren't you enjoying your egg tart?"
Xiaoqing held the remaining half of the egg tart to Lin Lang's mouth, her voice softening: "Then you can eat the rest of the egg tart for me, and I want you to feed me crab roe buns too."
Lin Lang smiled and took a bite of the egg tart, the sweet aroma mixed with the crispness of the crust spreading in his mouth.
Then, he picked up a plump crab roe bun and handed it to Xiaoqing, saying, "Here, try this, be careful it's hot."
Xiaoqing immediately beamed with joy, opened her mouth to catch it, and carefully took a small bite. The delicious broth instantly exploded in her mouth, and her eyes widened as she exclaimed, "Wow! This crab roe bun is so fresh and delicious!"
She finished the crab roe bun in a few bites, licked the soup from the corner of her lips, and sighed with satisfaction, "I'm liking modern life more and more!"
Lin Lang pinched Xiao Qing's cheek and put another one on her plate. "Eat slowly, no one will take it from you."
While eating pan-fried buns, Bai Suzhen smiled and said softly, "Modern life seems more interesting than I imagined."
She looked up at Lin Lang, her eyes filled with tenderness like cotton wool soaked in water. "The main thing is that my husband helps us quickly integrate into modern society and also provides us with support."
While eating his fried dough sticks, Lin Lang said, "Now that you're all settled, I can rest easy."
Bai Suzhen looked at Xiaoqing, who was eating heartily, with a gentle smile in her eyes, and said, "Eat slowly, have some soy milk to help you swallow, don't choke."
Xiaoqing nodded vigorously, holding a crab roe bun in one hand and taking a big gulp of soy milk in the other. Her snake tail swayed gently behind her, like a satisfied little snake, full of joy.
The aroma of food mingled with the faint enchanting scents emanating from Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing, creating a gentle knot in the air.
The three ate and chatted, laughing and talking, and the breakfast on the table gradually dwindled.
After breakfast, he stood up with a smile: "Have you eaten your fill? Let me show you around the new house and teach you how to use modern home appliances."
Xiaoqing immediately grabbed Lin Lang's sleeve, while also pulling Bai Suzhen along with her other hand, and said excitedly, "Okay, let's go."
As she spoke, Xiaoqing excitedly pulled the two of them towards the living room, her snake tail gently sweeping across the floor behind them, making a soft sound.
The three of them went to the living room first, and Bai Suzhen immediately spotted the large leather sofa.
She walked to the center of the living room, reached out and touched the leather armrest of the sofa, her fingertips tracing the delicate texture. She tentatively sat down, her body sinking slightly into the soft fabric, the sensation making her squint comfortably.
"Wow, this sofa is so soft, much more comfortable than the armchairs we used to sit in. It's just that it's made of cowhide, which is a bit cruel."
Xiaoqing wandered around the living room, her fingers tracing the smooth coffee table before poking at the LCD TV hanging on the wall: "What's this black frame? It looks like a computer screen."
"This is a television set. I mentioned it when I was imparting modern knowledge to you two." Lin Lang picked up the remote control and pressed a button. The screen lit up instantly, playing a lively talent show.
Xiaoqing jumped back in fright, then curiously leaned forward: "There are people moving inside! They can even talk! It's much clearer than the shadow puppet shows on the stage!"
Bai Suzhen also leaned closer to take a look, pointed at the people dancing on the screen, and laughed, "Wow, television is so much fun."
Lin Lang explained with a smile, "You can use the remote control buttons to change channels and watch programs from all over the world, including TV dramas, movies, and 'Animal World.' When you're bored, you can lie on the sofa and watch TV."
"Hehe... Modern society is so great, we can even watch TV." Xiaoqing smiled happily.
Lin Lang pointed to the air conditioner and patiently explained, "This is the air conditioner. Turn it on to cool when it's hot and to heat when it's cold. It's much more convenient than burning charcoal."
As she spoke, she pressed the "cooling" button on the remote control, and a cool breeze immediately blew out. Xiaoqing curiously leaned forward, her eyes full of wonder.
Bai Suzhen curiously stretched out her finger and felt the cool breeze blowing from the air conditioner. She widened her eyes in surprise: "How amazing! There's a breeze without needing a fan, and it's cool!"
Lin Lang said with a smile, "Although you are cold-blooded animals, Shanghai is too hot in the middle of summer. It is more comfortable to turn on the air conditioner."
Xiaoqing walked to the door of the master bedroom on the first floor, and curiously pushed it open. Inside, a Simmons bed was covered with soft bedding.
The built-in wardrobe covering an entire wall looks very high-end, and there's also a beautiful dressing table.
A huge full-length mirror stands against the wall.
"Sister, come and see! This room is so beautiful!"
Bai Suzhen instantly teleported into the bedroom, her gaze sweeping across the room. Standing in front of the dressing mirror, she looked at her clear reflection and said with a happy smile, "This mirror is so bright, much bigger and clearer than a bronze mirror."
Xiaoqing then pounced on the bed, hugged her pillow, and rolled around in it. The mattress swayed gently with her movements: "This bed is as soft as cotton! It's even more comfortable than a hotel bed!"
She suddenly noticed the bedside lamp, reached out and pressed the switch, and the warm yellow light immediately turned on. She exclaimed in surprise, "This little lamp can light up without candles!"
Lin Lang followed him into the room and opened the bathroom door with a smile: "There's a water heater here, so you can turn it on anytime, 24 hours a day. It's very convenient to take a shower."
He demonstrated turning on the shower, showing the warm water flowing out, and also showed how to adjust the hot and cold water.
Bai Suzhen reached out and caught some water. When her fingertips touched the water, she smiled and said, "Wow, it really is warm water. It's so convenient to use."
Lin Lang pointed to the imported high-end massage bathtub in the corner and said, "If you're used to taking baths, this bathtub has a massage function, it's very comfortable."
Bai Suzhen looked at Lin Lang with sparkling eyes and said with a sweet smile:
"Honey, this house is so big and the decoration is so luxurious, it must have cost you a lot of money, right?"
Lin Lang said arrogantly, "In modern society, the thing your husband has the least to lack is money, so you don't need to feel any guilt about spending it."
"Honey, you're awesome!" Bai Suzhen said coquettishly, clinging to Lin Lang's arm.
"Haha... Honey, you've even learned the word 'awesome'?"
Bai Suzhen said, seemingly understanding but not quite, "When you were imparting modern knowledge to me and Xiaoqing, didn't you teach me the word 'niu B'? Doesn't that mean praising someone for being very capable?"
Lin Lang couldn't help but laugh and said, "Yes, yes, that's right, but the word 'awesome' is a vulgar way of praising someone."
"Uh..." Bai Suzhen's face turned red instantly. She lightly punched Lin Lang's chest with her pink fist and pouted, complaining, "You're just teaching me bad things. You've corrupted both me and Xiaoqing!"
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