Chapter 215 the arrival of the family
On the 26th of the twelfth lunar month, she was finally free. She bought a lot of new year's goods to visit her newly recognized god-grandfather and god-grandmother.
Professor Elder Mo and his wife lived in a courtyard in Huaishu alley, a house that was passed down from their ancestors. Although the Mo family suffered in those turbulent times and paid a terrible price, they managed to survive, and their original family business was returned to them.
The two old men were quite healthy. This year, their grandchildren and daughter-in-law returned home with their great-grandchildren to celebrate the new year.
With just one glance, Li Haitang knew that this cheap brother and sister-in-law were very cultured people, and their attitude was neither humble nor haughty to talk to them, neither fawning on them, nor cowardly, and behaved graciously.
Mo Tingxuan did see the shadow of her sister in Li Haitang and understood why her grandparents recognized her as their god-daughter. They were in this position and it was easy to find out about a person's background. Everything that happened to Li Haitang from birth until now was on his desk.
After seeing him, he couldn't believe that this girl with elegant manners came from a remote village. He felt that she had grown up in that environment and lived out her wonderful life. It was incredible.
Although grandma wen grew up in an affluent family, she did not have the delicate air of a well-educated young lady. She liked to do everything herself, especially cooking, so even though there were nannies at home to take care of them, she could often see her busy figure in the kitchen.
Li Haitang was also a hardworking person. Every time she came over, she didn't treat herself as a guest. She always went to the kitchen to help wash and cut vegetables, and chatted with grandma wen. So the old man thought that she was kind and hardworking, and that she was calm and unassuming, and not high-profile. The more he looked at his god-granddaughter, the more satisfied he became.
Professor Elder Mo and his grandson and granddaughter-in-law were drinking tea in the living room. He stroked his somewhat dry fingers and asked with a smile, "Ting xuan, xiaowan, what do you think of this sister?"
"Grandpa and grandma have good taste. I like this girl very much." He xiaowan stroked her golden glasses and answered with a smile.
She now works at the embassy and takes care of her husband and children. Her husband and her relatives are in the country. Sooner or later, they will come back. The older the elderly at home, the younger they were worried about the physical condition of their elders. Now they had a sister who often came to accompany them, and they were relieved.
Mo Tingxuan was also satisfied, "It's really good. She looks like a little sister who has passed away, and she behaves very well. I'm afraid her future achievements will not be lower than ours."
Old mo smiled and nodded, "That's right. This child is hardworking and hardworking. I believe you all know how she grew up. She looks a little thin on the outside, but she is very strong in the bones. She worked hard at a young age with her own brain and hands. When she grows up, she will definitely be an outstanding person in a certain industry."
Mo Tingxuan agreed with grandpa's words. Since grandpa and grandma recognized this granddaughter, he would recognize this sister and help her within his power.
At lunch at the Mo family, Mo Tingxuan's son, mo mingjie, was six years old and spoke fluent english, but his chinese was a little rusty. He liked Li Haitang very much and always pestered her to ask questions. Li Haitang also cooperated with him in english and chinese. The last time they came back was when he was three years old. They didn't remember much back then. Now they saw many new buildings and things and wanted to see them.
It happened that Li Haitang had not gone out to play for a long time. After dinner, he drove him to play. He didn't send him back until evening. Naturally, dinner was at the Mo family.
December 27th, 11: 00 am, capital airport.
Li Haitang was dressed in a long, slightly puffy black down jacket, a thick hat on his head, a thick white scarf, and his hands with woolen gloves were constantly rubbing his ears, which had been blown unconscious by the cold wind.
Hearing the sound of a plane flying in the air, he smiled and came.
After the four of Li Jianguo's family got off the plane, they all shivered. Li Tao let out an exaggerated howl, "Oh my god, why is it so cold?"
Liu Fen wrapped her scarf tightly and quickly took out the dark-colored scarf from her luggage bag. She knitted it for their father and son, but they didn't like to wear it, but she brought it over. "Jianguo, Taoer, wrap it around. It's much colder here than at home. Jinqiao, wrap your hat tight and put it on."
The father and son did not dislike it at this moment, so they immediately wrapped it up and put on the hat behind the down jacket. Li Tao rubbed her face and her eyes were as bright as a light bulb. "Luckily, she was wearing the down jacket that Sister hoi tong sent back. If she was wearing the cotton-padded jacket at home, it wouldn't be enough to keep her warm."
"All right, stop talking. Let's go out first. Haitang is waiting outside. It must be freezing." Li Jianguo dragged the biggest suitcase with a big bag on his shoulder and followed the people in front of him to the exit.
"Dad, here." As soon as they appeared, Li Haitang waved at them.
Li Jianguo and the others immediately quickened their steps and came over carrying bags.
"Why did you bring so many things?" Li Haitang immediately took the big bag on Li Jianguo's shoulder and the small box that Duan Jinqiao was dragging.
Liu Fen smiled and said, "Haitang, it's nothing. It's just that the winter clothes are very thick and occupy a lot of space. There are so many big boxes and small boxes."
"Ouch, you don't have to bring clothes. Just come here and buy them." Li Haitang also knew it was hard to say too much here. He said, "Come with me. Let's get in the car first. It's freezing outside."
Li Haitang put the big bags in the trunk, and the small ones couldn't fit in, so he had to carry them. After everyone got in the car, Li Haitang took off his hat and grinned at them, "Now you know how cold it is in the capital. It's freezing."
Li Tao pulled down the scarf, revealing his white teeth, and smiled, "We thought it was only a few degrees below zero. How do we know it was probably a few degrees below zero?"
"Well, it's exactly fifteen degrees below zero. It's much colder in the north than in the south. It's rare to see people outside in winter. Everyone's in the house." Li Haitang handed them the two thermos glasses in the car. "I brought you some hot water to warm you up."
"Okay."
It took more than half an hour to drive home from the airport, and the snow was thick on the road. Fortunately, sanitation workers cleared the main road early in the morning. However, the weather was gray today, and it was not a good experience for the first time they came to the capital. At first glance, they could only see vague buildings and spacious streets.
"Sister hoi tong, is that tian' an gate?"
She was talking to Li Jianguo when she suddenly heard Li Tao's joyful cry. She looked out and replied with a smile, "Yes, it's a little easier to walk this way, but it's spacious and easy to walk. If you want to see the flag-raising ceremony, I'll show you tomorrow morning, but you have to get up early and get here around five o' clock."
"Okay, okay." Li Tao cheered repeatedly. It was no problem to get up early.
Just two kilometers ahead, she saw a traffic light stop, followed by the car parked on her right and honked continuously. Li Haitang looked down slightly and saw that it was Ji Dongming. Both of them pressed down the window almost at the same time.
"Haitang, what a coincidence."
"Dongming, it's a coincidence. Where are you going?" Li Haitang asked him.
Ji dongming called "Uncle" to Li Jianguo in the passenger seat before answering, "I just went to the airport to pick up my father. What about you?"
"Me too." Li Haitang did not expect such a coincidence, but also shouted to the middle-aged man on his side of the co-pilot: "Hello, Uncle."
He was wearing black-rimmed glasses and had a similar face to Ji Dongming's. He had a refined temperament and smiled at her gently.
Seeing the green light ahead, Li Haitang shouted to the opposite side, "Dongming, come to my new home on new year's eve in the morning to get some pork and bacon."
"Okay." Ji Dongming responded with joy, waved his hands with Li Jianguo and the others, closed the window, and took a step past the intersection.
Li Haitang immediately followed, but the two cars changed direction at the first intersection. Li Jianguo asked curiously, "Haitang, what's the background of the Ji Dongming family?"
"I didn't ask. I only know that his father is the deputy director of the tv station, and his mother is a journalist. His brother and sister are basically in this line of work, only he does business." Although Li Haitang was deeply acquainted with these friends, he did not know their family background and only guessed a general idea.
"The few friends you make will probably be great people in the future." After spending time with them in Qiongzhou island, Li Jianguo confirmed their abilities.
Li Haitang chuckled, "Yes, their family background is very good, but they are also very hardworking and serious. They are completely different from those playboys. They're all working so hard, and there's no reason for us to stand still."
After another ten minutes or so, he arrived at the entrance of the neighborhood and waited for the guard to verify his identity before driving in.
As soon as they got out of the car, everyone was attracted by the environment in the neighborhood. Although the snow covered most of the scenery, they could still vaguely see the general green facilities, which were much better than the residential area in the provincial city.
Everyone followed her to the elevator with bags. Li Haitang took them into the elevator and explained how to use them.
There was no way. Although they had lived in the provincial capital for two or three years, they had never taken such an elevator before. They still felt like country bumpkins entering the city.
After arriving on the 12th floor, he introduced them, "1201 is my home, 1202 across the street is xia lin's house, and 1203 across the street is xia jing's house. However, the two of them have returned to the provincial capital for the new year, and they haven't moved yet. They can't move until after the new year."
As she spoke, she had already taken out her keys and opened the door.
"Wow, the house is beautifully decorated." Duan Jinqiao entered the house and stood at the door after only one step. She was afraid to step on the floor.
Li Haitang took out his cotton slippers from the shoe cabinet and smiled, "Put on some light shoes."
When everyone put on their slippers and entered the house, Li Haitang had already made tea and smiled, "The design drawings of the house were drawn by yue yang himself. They are in the style of Europe. He also looked for the decoration team. I bought the furniture myself. They are all in the european style."
"Tsk tsk, that's really a good idea." Liu Fen walked around the living room, then took a look at the kitchen where women usually stay. The more he looked, the brighter his eyes became. Then he followed the children to the bedroom to take a closer look.
When they saw it, even Li Jianguo smiled with satisfaction. "Very good, very beautiful."