He Qing and Lin Haitao have made the decision to drive westward. Their first stop is Jingnan, where Lin Haitao's family is located.
"Brother Qing, when will we leave?" Lin Haitao asked.
He Qing replied: "There's nothing to do here anyway, so let's leave early, maybe tomorrow, but I don't know if you can spare the time."
Lin Haitao said: "Of course I'm free, and I'm pretty free too. Uncle Long and the others can take care of the 'Jianbaozhai' for the time being."
"Then let's do it." He Qing nodded, "Let's set off tomorrow morning and head to Jingnan first to visit your family."
"Well, okay." Lin Haitao agreed happily, and he was also very interested in this trip.
After making an agreement with Lin Haitao, He Qing went to rent a house and had dinner with Gu Qing.
"Qingqing, I have to go out tomorrow. You can stay here to take care of the store. Also, go visit my parents when you have time. They like talking to you." He Qing said suddenly.
"I know, I will visit them every day." Gu Qing agreed and couldn't help but ask, "Brother Qing, where are you going this time? Are you also going to the capital?"
He Qing shook his head and said: "Instead of going directly to the capital, go to the west. Doesn't Lin Haitao want to go back? Let's go to his house first."
"Going to the west?" Gu Qing said slightly surprised, "What's the matter?"
He Qing said: "It's nothing serious. I just want to walk around, collect some things and come back. Think of it as a trip. Haha, you see, I bought a new car, but I always feel itchy. I just want to drive out for a ride. Qing
Qing, originally I wanted to take you with me, but considering that you have to take care of Xiaojie who is about to take the college entrance examination, and also look after the store, I won't call you. I should be back soon."
Gu Qing understood what he meant very well, nodded and said, "Yes, I still have to accompany Auntie and the others. Brother Qing, don't worry, I will take care of you here."
"Well, I'm very relieved." He Qing said with a smile. Gu Qing is clever and can handle everything properly without him having to worry about anything.
Gu Qing is definitely a good wife and mother-type girl, and is the best marriage partner.
After eating with Gu Qing, He Qing drove back home. He was leaving tomorrow. Naturally, he had to say goodbye to his parents.
That night he stayed at home to sleep, and the next day he got up very early. When he got up, Gu Qing had already rushed over. She was here to see him off.
After having a hearty breakfast with his family, He Qing took Gu Qing to meet Lin Haitao, and they met at the entrance of "Jianbaozhai".
After a while, he got ready to go. Gu Qing escorted He Qing out of the city before getting out of the car, and then reluctantly watched his car drive away.
"Brother Qing, you are so happy!"
After the car drove away, Lin Haitao said with a smile into the car intercom: "There is a woman who loves you so much! When will you marry Sister Qingqing? I think your good things will come true."
He Qing replied: "Well, it's almost over. Just wait until it stabilizes."
"Stabilized?" Lin Haitao asked in surprise, "Brother Qing, why are you unstable? You have a successful career now. You have everything, are you still unstable?"
He Qing said solemnly: "Where is it? This is just the beginning. Let's not talk about other things, let's talk about the house. It hasn't been decided yet. I plan to build a villa by myself, but I haven't figured out yet.
Should I build it in Jiangzhou or in Beijing? I want to settle down in both places."
"They are all good." Lin Haitao said, "Indeed, you have to buy a big villa so that you can live comfortably. If it is an ordinary house, it will not be convenient for collection. It needs a big villa like Mr. Fang's house.
Oh, by the way, Brother Qing, didn’t Mr. Fang say that your family can move there for a long time? Anyway, isn’t that villa under your control now?”
He Qing said: "Although I have half of the property rights, after all, there is still one that belongs to Mr. Fang. It can only be used temporarily and is not suitable for long-term living. Besides, living in other people's homes always feels a bit awkward. It is better to build a new house."
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"You're right." Lin Haitao agreed, "It's easy to do things if you have money. Building a house is a trivial matter for you."
Along the way, the two chatted and laughed through the intercom.
Since the whole journey was on a highway and there was no traffic jam at all, two new cars drove into Jingnan City in less than three hours.
"Finally here!"
After entering the city, Lin Haitao said with a sigh of relief: "Brother Qing, let's go to my house first. I have already told my mother and she is waiting for us at home."
He Qing agreed: "Okay."
Although he didn't know much about the situation of the Lin family, he did know a little bit. He knew that Lin Haitao's parents were important government officials and were very busy at ordinary times. Otherwise, when Mr. Zheng celebrated his birthday last time, his parents
I came in advance to send my blessings, but I was absent on my birthday due to important business matters.
It is because of the very special status of the Lin family that Lin Haitao has such strong connections. It is much easier than ordinary people to do some things in this way.
"Haitao, I haven't asked yet, how many brothers and sisters do you have?" He Qing suddenly asked casually.
Lin Haitao replied: "There is also an older brother. He is now a soldier and graduated from the military academy."
"So your brother is a soldier?" He Qing couldn't help but said in awe, "That's pretty good. It seems that your brother is a material to be an officer."
"That is necessary!" Lin Haitao said seriously, "Since my great-grandfather, our family has had military officers for generations. My grandfather was a general, my father was a colonel, and my brother has also reached the rank of lieutenant.
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When he said these words, his tone was filled with excitement and pride.
"Oh, really?" He Qing said in surprise, "Then your family comes from a family of military officers! That's amazing! But why didn't you join the army? Didn't you go to a military academy?"
"Well, no." Lin Haitao said, "My brother is enough for our generation. I was too naughty when I was a child, and I wasn't good at studying. My family didn't have this plan and didn't train me in that direction."
He Qing said: "Everyone has his own ambitions, and he can do whatever he wants. There is no distinction between high and low, but I admire soldiers."
Only then did he realize that Lin Haitao's family background was better than he had imagined. He was from a famous family.
After entering the city, He Qing bought gifts first. Then he drove straight to Lin Haitao's house.
About half an hour later, the car stopped in front of the gate of a quiet villa.
Although the villa is not very big, it is very quiet and surrounded by fences, giving it a comfortable and warm feeling, and a very homely atmosphere.
After Lin Haitao got off the car and rang the doorbell, a short while later he saw a middle-aged woman in an apron hurriedly came to open the door. Judging from her appearance and temperament, she didn't look like Lin Haitao's family, she was probably a nanny or something.
maid.
"Xiao Tao, are you back?" When she saw Lin Haitao, the woman greeted him with a smile on her face.
"Yes. Aunt Yun." Lin Haitao nodded politely and replied.
The woman nodded hurriedly and said, "Come in quickly, Sister Xue is waiting for you inside."
Lin Haitao and He Qing immediately drove the car in and parked it in an open space.
The courtyard in the villa is lush with trees, extremely quiet, and has a very good environment, which is very suitable for elderly people to rest.
"Brother Qing, let's go in." Lin Haitao greeted warmly. "My dad and brother are not here. They have missions in the army and won't be able to come back for a while."
"Yeah." He Qing nodded and responded, then he followed Lin Haitao into the living room calmly.
The lobby is very neat and spotless, giving people a very comfortable feeling.
"Xiao Tao——" As soon as He Qing and Lin Haitao stepped into the threshold, an enthusiastic greeting came from the hall.
He Qing immediately looked around, and what immediately caught his eye was a middle-aged woman. She looked like she was in her forties, but her skin was very white and well-maintained.
That must be Lin Haitao's mother. She is dignified and beautiful. Although she is over forty years old, her charm is still there. It can be seen that she must have been a beautiful woman in her youth.
"Mom——" Lin Haitao shouted happily and hurried forward to greet her.
He Qing followed quietly.
"Mom, let me introduce you first. He is my best friend in Jiangzhou, He Qing." Lin Haitao then pointed at He Qing and introduced with a smile, "He is traveling to the northwest with me this time.
I happened to be passing by Jingnan, so I came to our house to sit."
"Xiao He, welcome to our home." Mother Lin said enthusiastically, "I heard from Xiao Tao that you studied cultural relic appraisal with his grandpa. Now you have graduated and have made a lot of names."
"Hello, Auntie." He Qing nodded politely and said, "I owe these achievements to Teacher Zheng and Haitao's help."
He was very humble in his words.
At that moment, Mother Lin hurriedly asked them to sit down, poured tea for them, and asked Aunt Yun to prepare meals.
Through chatting, He Qing learned that Lin Haitao's mother was a well-known doctor and was currently seeing a doctor at the Military Region General Hospital.
"Mom, where is grandpa?" Lin Haitao suddenly asked.
"He went out temporarily. It seems he went to have a gathering with his old comrades." Mother Lin replied.
Lin Haitao said: "Then it will probably be very late before I can come back."
Not long after, Aunt Yun had prepared the meal, and He Qing and Lin Haitao, mother and son, had Chinese food together. It was a delicious meal, the dishes were very rich, and everyone was very full.
"Brother Qing, please stay with us today. Is it okay to leave tomorrow?"
After dinner, Lin Haitao asked.
He Qing said without hesitation: "Well, okay, don't worry."
Lin Haitao said with excitement: "I will take you around that afternoon. The antique market in southern Jingnan is also quite famous. I used to do business in an antique market, but the business was not good and it closed down later."
"Okay!" He Qing nodded with a smile, "I came here just to play. I have never been here before. If I have a chance to come here today, I naturally want to take a stroll."
Before coming to Jingnan, He Qing did some research secretly and knew that there were many interesting places here and there were also better places selling antiques, so naturally he couldn't miss it.
So not long after finishing the meal, Lin Haitao discussed it with He Qing, and then drove He Qing to the destination.
Their first stop in the afternoon was the famous "Confucius Temple" on the banks of the Qinhuai River. As a major cultural and educational center during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the area around the "Confucius Temple" has a strong cultural atmosphere and is worth a visit. Moreover, there is an antique market nearby.
You can search for treasures and pick up missing items, which is so fast.
It didn't take long for He Qing and Lin Haitao to drive to the "Confucius Temple". Lin Haitao first accompanied He Qing to visit the large-scale temple site with many scenic spots and historical sites. During the period, they took a boat trip to the Qinhuai River, which is very famous in history.
, enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Afterwards, Lin Haitao took He Qing to eat the delicious snacks that he used to eat. After they had a good time, Lin Haitao said: "Brother Qing, let's go to the antique market now."
"Well, let's go." He Qing nodded and agreed.
So the two of them walked leisurely towards the antique market not far from the west gate of Confucius Temple.
There is a "Qinhuai Antique City" there, and there is a small street on the road leading to the antique city. There are many street stalls on the street, including antiques for sale.
When passing by the antique stalls, He Qing glanced at the stalls from time to time. He could see groups of chaotic red lights, but they were relatively weak, indicating that the collection of things was not very great, so He Qing also
I didn't pay much attention to it.
But when passing by a lot, he was still attracted by a relatively strong "baoguang" scene.
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