bookbashuk Chapter 236 The Classmate's Curiosity
Chapter 236 The Classmate's Curiosity
Shen Li then stopped and led them on a tour of the dressing room, bathroom, and other areas.
Upon seeing the enormous bathtub in the bathroom, Xie Mei couldn't help but tease, "This bathtub is huge! It's more than enough for two people. Are you planning to swim in it?"
Yao Fen stared at the four washbasins on the sink, her face full of doubt: "These washbasins are so exquisite! But why are there four?"
Shen Li: "..."
She was immediately annoyed. She should have known better than to take them to see the bathroom. How could she have forgotten about that?
In a moment of urgency, she had a sudden inspiration and blurted out, "Two are for us adults, and the other two are for the children in the future."
Yao Fen suddenly realized, "So that's how it is! This decor is so ahead of its time!"
Lan Wei, her eyes filled with envy, grabbed Shen Li's hand: "Oh my god, Li Li, you're my rich best friend! I've decided, I'll come hang out with you after graduation, you just need to pay me a salary!"
Yao Fen quickly chimed in, "Then I'll follow you too. You won't treat your old classmate unfairly, will you?"
Shen Li looked at the two of them and joked with a smile, "You two are top students in law school. Are you sure you won't feel wronged working for someone like me who runs a beauty salon and is involved in real estate?"
Lan Wei immediately shook her head: "I'm not wronged at all! I'll take care of any lawsuits you face in the future, and I guarantee I'll handle them perfectly!"
Shen Li was amused by her serious expression and nodded in agreement, "Okay, I'll remember that!"
After the group finished their tour and came out, Yan Xiangcheng stood up and asked with a smile, "What did you all see inside? Why are you all so excited?"
Lan Wei's eyes gleamed: "Lili's house is decorated more luxuriously than a five-star hotel!"
Yan Xiangcheng looked around and nodded in agreement, "I can see that. Look at all the furniture here, it's all antique solid wood, with a classic and elegant feel, even more refined than Xiangyang's courtyard." He then turned to Ming Xiangyang, "Don't you agree?"
Ming Xiangyang nodded slightly: "Yes, it's indeed quite good."
At this moment, Lu Cheng walked over and said to Shen Li, "Your parents are here and waiting in the front yard."
"Okay, I'll be right there." Shen Li agreed and then led her classmates forward.
As soon as they arrived at the front yard, Shen Li went up to them and said, "Mom and Dad, Second Brother."
A little girl ran over quickly, grabbed Shen Li's arm and shook it. It was Nuannuan's voice: "Auntie! Your yard is so big! Is there anywhere I can stay?"
Shen Li smiled and gently pinched her nose: "Of course, you can stay as long as you want."
Mrs. Shen had previously shown the courtyard to Mrs. Lu and knew the way well, so she had already led the group to their location. Besides Mr. and Mrs. Shen, their second and third aunts' families followed behind. The four daughters of the third aunt's family were peeking around, and the third aunt, looking at the grandeur of the courtyard, could hardly hide her jealousy.
"Xiao Li," Auntie San stepped forward, her tone laced with sarcasm, "your older brother is a high-ranking official. Aren't you afraid of attracting attention and being reported for buying such a large courtyard house?"
Shen Li's smile remained unchanged as she calmly replied, "What do I have to be afraid of? This courtyard wasn't originally bought by me; it was bought by my fiancé, Lu Cheng. It's considered our marital home."
Auntie San was stunned—she had heard that Shen Li's fiancé was just a businessman from a small town, so how could he afford such a big house? She had been secretly pleased that her niece had married someone with "ordinary conditions," but now she felt sour and choked up, and couldn't be more uncomfortable.
The second aunt quickly smoothed things over, stepping forward with a smile to congratulate, "Congratulations, Xiao Li! This wedding room is truly magnificent; your life together is sure to be prosperous!"
"Thank you, Second Aunt." Shen Li smiled and replied, then stepped forward to help her grandmother. "Grandma, it's hot outside, let's go sit in the main hall and rest for a while."
"Alright, alright," Grandma patted her hand, looked around, and asked, "Where's your grandpa? I haven't seen him."
"Grandma, please sit down first. I'll go see where Grandpa is." After settling her grandmother in, Shen Li turned around to go find him.
As soon as Shen Li left, Xie Mei tugged at Yao Fen's sleeve and asked in a low voice, "Don't you think Shen Li's father looks a little familiar?"
Yao Fen nodded: "They look more than just familiar. I think I've seen them in news reports before, when I accompanied my mother to the hospital!"
Yan Xiangcheng also came over and asked Ming Xiangyang, "Xiangyang, do you think you look familiar? I feel like I've seen you somewhere before."
Ming Xiangyang remained calm and uttered four words: "Central Committee Member."
After hearing this, Xia Jiang and Zhao Wei's legs went weak and they almost couldn't stand up—their classmate actually had such a powerful background?
Xie Mei suddenly realized what was happening and covered her mouth in shock: "My God! Professor He's husband is actually a member of the Central Committee, and also Lili's biological father!"
Remembering how Shen Li was never flamboyant in the dormitory, and how she would occasionally remain silent after being teased by her roommates, the group was all shocked: She was usually too low-key and too easy to talk to!
At this moment, Shen's father walked over, saw Ming Xiangyang, and greeted him, "Xiangyang, you've come too."
"Yes, Uncle Shen," Ming Xiangyang replied respectfully.
Xia Jiang grabbed Lan Wei's arm, his voice trembling, "Lan Wei! Shen Li's father, is that Committee Member Shen?"
Lan Wei nodded: "That's right, Lili has never liked to talk about these things."
Yao Fen murmured, "My roommate is actually the son of a super-powerful official..."
Xie Mei quickly added, "My deskmate is a super-rich second-generation official!"
Lan Wei puffed out her chest and proudly added, "My best friend is a super-rich second-generation official!"
Several boys couldn't help but laugh when they saw the three of them looking like this.
The midday banquet consisted of six tables, filled with relatives and close classmates, and the atmosphere was fairly harmonious. In the afternoon, Shen Li arranged some games and entertainment, which everyone enjoyed immensely. In the evening, after dinner, Shen Li's family began arranging for people to return home. Mr. and Mrs. Lu saw off the Xu family, Shen Li hosted the Shen family relatives, and Shen Li's classmates were the last to leave.
"There are a lot of people today, so please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality," Shen Li said with a smile. "I'll invite everyone to have a barbecue in the yard another time when we're free."
Xie Mei's eyes lit up: "Great! Having a barbecue in such a beautiful yard sounds wonderful!"
After finally seeing off all the guests, the host family could finally breathe a sigh of relief and rest.
Currently, the courtyard employs a total of six people: two guards, one on the morning shift and one on the evening shift; two people in the kitchen, Fan Chunhua and her second sister-in-law; and two others who are responsible for cleaning the courtyard.
Each courtyard has its own laundry room with a washing machine. Currently, everyone is taking care of their own clothes. Shen Li plans to try it out first and then see if they need to add more people later. After all, it's not comfortable to have too many people in the house, especially for Shen Li, who has never liked having outsiders coming and going in her courtyard.
In addition, each courtyard is equipped with a safe for people to store their valuables.
Shen Li initially thought she wouldn't need one, but then she thought about it again and decided to get one anyway. She could put things she didn't use often in a safe, and it would be more convenient to keep things she used often in her room.