Siheyuan: My wife is Xu Huizhen

Chapter 653 Upgrade 212

He was surrounded by a group of people, some of them were butlers, holding items and looking respectful; some were bodyguards, standing tall and alert, with people coming and going in a huge and imposing manner.

This kind of life is simply a fantasy and an unattainable dream for her.

Originally, she only thought about continuing to go to school, walking around the campus every day with her schoolbag on her back, listening to the teacher's teachings, and playing and laughing with classmates. Such a life of luxury was just a longing, and she would only fantasize about it occasionally in her spare time.

However, now, her father actually agreed to let her go to Hong Kong. Although she still needs to study after arriving there, face piles of books, and concentrate in class, but when she thinks of the fascinating beautiful life and the luxurious scenes that may appear, the boredom of the learning process seems to become bearable, as if as long as she can endure the time of studying, she can plunge into that dreamlike life.

He Yushui nodded happily, the smile spreading from the corners of her mouth to the corners of her eyes, her eyes full of longing and expectation.

Without hesitation, she said in a clear and firm voice, "I'm willing to go!"

At this moment, she seemed to be in the bustling and noisy streets of Hong Kong, with high-rise buildings standing side by side and neon lights flashing in the streets and alleys. She seemed to have seen her wonderful life in Hong Kong, shuttling through fashionable districts every day, and starting a new and wonderful chapter in her life.

Since He Daqing had already nodded in agreement after careful consideration, and He Yushui himself had accepted it with joy and without any objection, then the subsequent matters would become clear and simple as if the clouds had cleared and the sun had come.

It was the long winter vacation at that time, and all school work was put on hold, so there was no pressure at all.

When the bell rings for the new semester, He Daqing only needs to find an appropriate time to explain the situation sincerely to He Yushui's teacher, stating that He Yushui will no longer continue his studies due to family arrangements. With He Daqing's usual personality and sincere attitude, such communication will definitely be smooth, and everything will proceed in an orderly and smooth manner.

After spending a few more days at home, He Yuzhu racked his brains all day and ran around to find out the news.

Finally, relying on the connections he had accumulated in the factory and his own cleverness in dealing with people, he got a large number of meat and grain coupons from somewhere.

In that era of extreme material scarcity, these meat and grain coupons were extremely precious hard currency. Having them meant having more meat on the family's table and more meals to eat.

He Yuzhu knew that it was not easy for his father He Daqing to live alone, so he gave some of his meat coupons and grain coupons to He Daqing without hesitation, so that his father could live a more comfortable life and no longer have to worry about food and drink every day.

In addition, he also cares about his relatives and friends who are close to him and who have often helped him when he was in trouble in the past.

He visited every household and distributed meat and grain coupons to them.

Everyone received this gift that far exceeded their expectations, and their eyes were filled with surprise and emotion. They all gave He Yuzhu a thumbs up, expressing their gratitude in words and constantly expressing their thanks.

Afterwards, he boarded the train with his wife, children and sister He Yushui.

As soon as he got on the train, He Yushui's eyes widened instantly, full of curiosity and excitement, and he shouted loudly: "Wow, this is my first time taking a train, and it's a soft sleeper!"

She was like an extremely happy little bird, moving quickly back and forth in the soft sleeper car. Sometimes she reached out her hand to gently stroke the incredibly soft bed, feeling the delicate touch in her palms, and sometimes she moved her gaze to the clean and tidy small table, looking it up and down.

However, a middle-aged passenger with slightly graying hair and a kind face sitting nearby smiled and shook his head. He responded, "Once you've been on this train for ten or eight days, I'm afraid you won't say that. Sitting on this long-distance train for a long time doesn't only cause back pain, but also poor eating and sleeping. It's really not pleasant."

Not to mention the long ten-day journey, even if it was only three days, He Yushui would have felt extremely bored.

The train clanks and clanks, running monotonously on the rails day after day.

At first, the magnificent scenery of ice and snow in the north outside the window filled her with novelty, but as time passed, the scenery gradually changed to the green mountains and clear waters in the south, with rolling hills, lush trees, and winding rivers, but her sense of novelty had long been completely worn away.

The small space in the carriage, the familiar faces coming and going, and the monotonous scenes made her increasingly unmotivated.

He Yuzhu was also shrouded in boredom. He sat in his seat, his fingers tapping the table unconsciously, his brows slightly furrowed. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, as if he had come up with a brilliant idea. He slapped his thigh and said excitedly to his sister, "Yushui, it's not good for us to sit here like this. How about we learn Cantonese and English together to kill time?"

When He Yushui heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then nodded, thinking that he was free anyway.

He Yuzhu hurriedly and carefully took out the Cantonese and English learning materials he had prepared in advance from his bag. He had carefully selected them specifically for He Yushui.

Among them is a Cantonese dialogue booklet with a cover depicting a bustling Guangzhou street. The dialogues inside are lively and interesting, all of which are scenes from daily life, such as ordering tea in a teahouse and bargaining with vendors; there is also a detailed English grammar book, in which each grammar point is accompanied by clear and easy-to-understand examples, covering everything from basic parts of speech to complex clauses.

When the surrounding environment was completely shrouded in foreign languages, He Yushui truly felt the huge influence of the language environment.

He Yushui has a certain foundation in English. She has studied hard in school for many years, so writing words and understanding their meanings are no problem for her. However, oral expression has become a gap that she finds difficult to cross, a typical "dumb English" state.

However, now that I am in a foreign country, I have plenty of free time every day and my daily communication depends entirely on English. This has become a great opportunity to improve my spoken English.

At first, they started with the most basic daily greetings, practicing simple "Hello" and "Welcome to you" repeatedly, striving to pronounce them standardly.

As time went by, the topics of communication became more and more extensive, gradually expanding from weather and food to deeper content such as interests, hobbies, and cultural differences.

He Yuzhu carefully guided his sister. If there was a slight deviation in pronunciation, he would point it out immediately and patiently demonstrate syllable by syllable until He Yushui mastered it.

When encountering more complicated grammatical points and his sister looked confused, He Yuzhu racked his brains, gave examples from small things in life, and patiently explained them repeatedly to help his sister understand.

During the long journey, He Yushui seized every opportunity to practice English.

From the initial shyness when speaking, when words felt awkward even on the tip of my tongue, to now being able to speak confidently.

When they stepped into the provincial capital of Nanyue Province, He Yushui had been completely transformed.

In the bustling station, she chatted easily with the staff who spoke English, and her clear English pronunciation echoed in the noisy environment.

Whether asking people about the best route to their destination or inquiring in detail about key information such as the specific train times and stops, she handled it with ease, her face brimming with confidence, without any trace of her previous awkwardness and nervousness.

When they set out, the biting cold wind blew like a knife. He Yuzhu and his companions wore thick cotton jackets and trousers, wrapping themselves tightly. Under the layers of clothing, they were deeply afraid of the severe cold in the north.

The train started slowly and moved towards the south with a clang.

As the wheels rolled, the coldness quietly faded away, and outside the car window, the scenery unfolded like a picture scroll, gradually transitioning from the barren snowfield to the green fields, and then to the lush and verdant mountains.

He Yuzhu felt the warmth gradually rising in his body, so he and his companions took off their heavy cotton jackets and put on light sweaters. He suddenly felt relaxed, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders.

When the train arrived at the provincial capital, the moment they stepped out of the carriage, a warm and humid air hit them in the face, as if a layer of soft gauze was wrapping them.

They hurriedly took off their sweaters, leaving only underwear and thin jackets on their bodies. Their slightly sweaty skin comfortably felt the unique warmth of the south, as if they had become one with the enthusiasm of this city.

In the industrial park, He Yuzhu and his team took a short break to recuperate.

Several days of busy preparations left them physically and mentally exhausted, but thanks to adequate rest and careful preparations, everyone regained their energy and spirits.

Finally, they boarded the ship, which blew its whistle and slowly sailed out of the harbor, braving the wind and waves as it headed steadily towards the Hong Kong River.

The ship sailed steadily on the vast ocean, the blue sea surged with waves, and the waves hit the side of the ship again and again, splashing layers of snow-white waves, sparkling with tiny light in the sun.

He Yushui was wearing a simple dress and standing lightly on the deck. The sea breeze was blowing in her face, and her hair was flying freely in the wind, like a piece of lively ink-colored satin.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze filled with longing, eagerly anticipating the upcoming arrival in Hong Kong, a city filled with both opportunities and challenges. After several hours of sailing, the ship finally arrived safely at the bustling Hong Kong pier. The skyscrapers lining the shore came into view, heralding the beginning of their new journey.

Although the skyscrapers in Hong Kong at that time were only about 20 stories high, they already exuded an amazing atmosphere of prosperity.

The streets are bustling with cars, trams and buses weaving back and forth, with the sounds of engines and horns blaring one after another.

The streets are lined with shops, with a dazzling array of signs and colorful neon lights flashing non-stop, making the night look like a dream.

He Yushui was filled with excitement, his eyes looking around, full of curiosity about everything around him, as if he had stepped into a completely new world.

Her eyes wandered around like a nimble bird. The exquisite goods in the street windows and the wonderful performances of the street performers all made her feel extremely novel.

When her sight accidentally fell on the towering villa on Taiping Mountain, she was suddenly shocked and her eyes widened like bells. She asked in disbelief:

"Brother, is this our home?"

The villa is hidden among lush green trees and looks particularly majestic.

The snow-white exterior walls shine softly under the bright sunshine. The garden is full of flowers, with roses, tulips, and lilies vying for beauty. Some are red like fire, some are pink like clouds, and some are white like snow. It looks like a castle from a fairy tale, noble and elegant.

He Yuzhu narrowed his eyes slightly, and a gentle smile appeared on his face. That smile was full of pampering, as if nothing in the world was as important as the person in front of him.

He straightened his back, his tone brisk and firm, as if promising something that would inevitably come true: "That's right. When I finish my current work in a while, I'll buy you one as a dowry. We can't be vague about this house in Hong Kong. After all, it's a gift for your sister. If we buy it for her, we have to buy the best. The location, facilities, and layout—everything has to be top-notch, so she can marry in style."

Hearing this, He Yushui's originally jade-white cheeks suddenly flushed with a bright and warm blush like the sunset in the sky. The blush was like a lively stream, winding all the way from her cheeks and quickly spreading to her ears.

She paused slightly, then lowered her head tenderly, biting her lower lip with her pearly teeth, and said with a hint of coquettishness: "Brother, you are so bad!"

As she spoke, she stomped the ground lightly with her feet in exquisite cloth shoes. Her stomping movements were light and agile, and her whole body exuded the unique cuteness and shyness of a young girl.

Then, like a little rabbit startled by a sudden noise, she quickly turned her head with nimble movements, a playful glint in her eyes. She looked as if she was really shy and wanted to run to Xu Huizhen eagerly to tell her about the teasing her brother had just had on her.

Xu Huizhen stood aside, quietly watching the interaction between the brother and sister, her eyes full of smiles.

After a moment, she couldn't help laughing.

She wore a gentle smile like the warm spring sun on her face, and walked towards He Yushui with light steps. Her tone was as gentle as the gurgling of a mountain stream, and she said slowly: "Buying you a villa in advance is really not an exaggeration. You see, girls will get married in the future. Having a cozy little home of your own will make you feel more at ease when you get married, as if you have the most solid backing. Just imagine, that villa, decorated to your liking, full of cozy little things. How about this, I will help you ask around and see if there is any villa in this capital city that meets all the requirements. Whether it is the prosperity of the area, the exquisite design of the house, or the pleasantness of the surrounding environment, I, your sister-in-law, will carefully and conscientiously check it for you, and I will definitely not let you down."