Hard work after winning the lottery

This time, the convoy left the bustling city center and turned onto a quiet boulevard lined with plane trees.

The plane trees lining both sides of the road are quite old, their branches and leaves providing ample shade and blocking out the scorching sunlight.

After passing through several heavily guarded checkpoints, a magnificent Chinese courtyard came into view at the edge of the horizon.

Blue bricks and gray tiles, flying eaves and upturned corners.

At the main entrance, two majestic stone lions stand guard.

Even more eye-catching than the stone lions was an old man dressed in a Tang suit and leaning on a cane.

Although Zhou Yinchuan's hair was completely white, he stood up straight, a mark etched into his bones by his military career.

Two bodyguards, Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li, stood behind him, their expressions solemn.

Before the car had even come to a complete stop, the old man took two steps forward, his cane tapping loudly on the paving stones.

"They're here! They've finally arrived!"

Zhou Yanjin got out of the car first and opened the back door.

As soon as the three little ones showed themselves, Zhou Yinchuan's serious face instantly broke into a wide smile.

"Great-grandfather!"

Si'an was the most sensible, leading her younger brother to greet people respectfully.

"Oh! Oh! Good boy!"

Zhou Yinchuan was so excited that he threw away his crutches and handed them to Xiao Zhang, who was standing nearby, and squatted down to hug the child.

"Dad, take it easy, don't strain your back."

Zhou Ye quickly stepped forward to help him up.

At this moment, Hua Mutou also got out of the car with Hua Yun's help.

Zhou Yinchuan pushed his son's hand away, strode forward, and reached out to tightly grasp Hua Mutou's hands.

"Old Mu! You've had a long and tiring journey!"

His voice was loud and clear, full of energy.

Zhou Yinchuan laughed heartily and patted Hua Mutou on the shoulder.

"What's tiring, Lao Zhou? Our country is developing better and better!"

The two elderly people stood together and exchanged pleasantries.

The three little ones stood to the side, glancing at Zhou Yinchuan one moment and Hua Mutou the next, their little heads a bit confused.

Si Tao, biting her finger, asked in a childish voice, "This is great-grandfather, and that's also great-grandfather, so who should we call great-grandfather?"

Children's innocent remarks made everyone laugh.

Zhou Yinchuan laughed heartily, squatted down, and pinched Si Tao's little cheek.

"Isn't that easy? This is Dad's house, and I'm Great-Grandpa, or Great-Grandpa for short."

He pointed at Hua Mutou.

"That's Mommy's grandfather, her great-grandfather. From now on, you'll call him Great-Grandpa, okay?"

"Great-grandfather?"

Si Tao's eyes lit up; she thought the name sounded nice.

"Okay! Great-grandfather!"

Hua Mutou was overjoyed by the call and nodded repeatedly in agreement.

The crowd ushered them into the old house.

The courtyard features artificial hills and flowing water, winding corridors, and an understated luxury and profound cultural heritage.

The luncheon was held in the main hall.

The meal was a great success, with both hosts and guests thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Lin Yi would occasionally serve food to the Hua family elders, asking if they were used to the tastes and if they had any dietary restrictions.

That heartfelt respect and care completely put Hua Shu and Li Guifen at ease.

After the meal, everyone moved to the tea room to drink tea and aid digestion.

The afternoon sunlight streamed in through the carved windows, creating dappled patterns.

Seeing the weariness that the elders of the Hua family could not hide on their faces, Zhou Yanjin put down his teacup.

"Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, and Hua'an have been on a plane all morning and they're tired too."

He stood up and straightened his cuffs.

"I'll take them back to their hotel to rest first, and then I'll take them to that revolving restaurant for dinner in the evening, so they can also see the night view of City A."

Although Zhou Yinchuan was somewhat reluctant to part with the lively atmosphere, he knew that the old man's health was the most important thing, so he nodded in agreement.

"Okay, go and make the arrangements. Make sure to take good care of them."

Hua Yun originally wanted to go back with them, but Zhou Yanjin stopped her.

"You should stay at the old house with the children. You must be tired from running back and forth these past few days. You don't need to come along."

He looked down at her, his eyes filled with tenderness.

"I've had all the rooms here rearranged. You can take the child and get used to it first."

"After the wedding, we'll move into our new home together."

This was something that had been discussed beforehand, and Hua Yun nodded in agreement.

As the convoy departed, the large old house did not feel deserted despite the absence of a few people.

The servants came and went, busy but orderly.

Hua Yun led the children to the room Zhou Yanjin had mentioned.

She was slightly taken aback when she pushed open the door.

This isn't a room; it's clearly a small children's playground.

The originally cold and austere Chinese style has been transformed into something incredibly warm and inviting.

The floor was covered with a thick beige wool carpet, and the corners were piled with all sorts of toys, including a small slide.

Against the wall was a huge custom-made bed, big enough for her and her three children to roll around on.

On the bedside table, there is a family photo of the five of them, the frame of which is spotless.

Wow! So many toys!

Sile and Sitao cheered, took off their shoes, rushed in, and rolled around on the soft carpet.

Although Si'an was somewhat reserved, the light in his eyes betrayed his excitement.

Hua Yun watched the children playing freely in the sunlight, a faint smile appearing on her lips.

She walked to the bedside and sat down, her fingers gently stroking the soft sheets.

Everything here reflects the man's meticulous care.

After playing for a while, the children's batteries finally ran out.

I slept for a while on the plane, but now it's nap time.

Sitao was hugging a plush bear, her eyelids were starting to droop, and her little head was nodding.

Hua Yun tiptoed over and carried the three little ones to the bed one by one.

Cover yourself with the blanket and draw the curtains.

The light in the room became soft and dim.

She sat on the carpet by the bed, quietly watching her three children's peaceful sleeping faces.

Outside, the wind rustled through the bamboo grove.

Inside the room, the breathing sounds were even and deep.

The adults didn't sleep soundly, but the children slept exceptionally well.

……

The day before the wedding in City A, the air was filled with a tense yet sweet excitement.

Unlike the natural warmth of Baixi Village, where the sounds of chickens and dogs can be heard, everything here exudes an air of refinement and luxury built with money.

The Zhou family's old house is awakened in the early morning by the quiet, busy sounds of the servants.

Meanwhile, at a top-tier hotel in the city center, the final preparations for the wedding are in full swing.

Even on vacation, Zhou Yanjin's biological clock remains frighteningly accurate.

He got up early, changed into a casual black shirt, rolled up the cuffs casually, revealing a section of his smooth forearm.

Hua Yun was still a little dazed when he woke her up.

"I'll take you somewhere."

The man's voice was deep and magnetic, with a husky quality characteristic of early mornings.

The triplets were full of energy; as soon as they heard they were going out, they immediately jumped out of bed like three tireless little cannonballs.