Hard work after winning the lottery

"Once we move there, whenever you miss your child, just give us a call, and we'll either video chat or drive the child back with us. We'll be there whenever you need us."

"I also need to learn from you how to grow orchids. My balcony is all empty, and I'm just waiting for you to donate a few good ones."

Hua Yun's words were both respectful and offered a way out, while also incorporating a touch of coquetry.

Zhou Yinchuan is the type of person who responds better to gentle persuasion than force.

Especially when facing his granddaughter-in-law, whom he was quite satisfied with, and his three great-grandchildren who were blinking their big eyes at him.

Si'an seemed to understand what the adults were saying. She slid off the chair, ran to her great-grandfather's legs, and hugged his knees.

"Grandpa, don't be sad. Si'an will come back to see you."

This straight ball completely shattered Zhou Yinchuan's last line of defense.

He reached out his calloused hands, patted Si'an's head, and sighed deeply.

But once that sigh was out, most of the pent-up frustration in my heart dissipated.

"Alright, alright."

Zhou Yinchuan waved his hand, feigning magnanimity.

"I'm not some kind of unenlightened old fogey."

"So that our Zhou family's fourth-generation successor can get a good night's sleep and grow taller, let's move!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yanjin and Hua Yun both breathed a sigh of relief.

We've passed this hurdle.

But then, Zhou Yinchuan changed the subject, his sharp old eyes glaring at Zhou Yanjin.

"but!"

"We need to agree on three rules!"

Zhou Yinchuan held up three fingers.

"First, you must come back and stay for two days every weekend."

"No problem!" Zhou Yanjin agreed quickly.

"Second," Zhou Yinchuan pointed at Hua Yun, "you're not allowed to bully Yunyun. If I find out Yunyun has been wronged and run back to her parents' house, I'll break your legs!"

Hua Yun couldn't help but chuckle, feeling a warm glow in her heart.

Zhou Yanjin smiled helplessly: "Grandpa, I have the lowest status in the family now, how could I dare to bully her?"

"third……"

"Grandpa, don't worry. I can definitely do it," Zhou Yanjin promised.

The atmosphere became lively again.

Having resolved her major concern, Zhou Yanjin found today's meal to be especially delicious.

The day we moved was a bright and sunny day.

Although it's called moving, there aren't actually any large pieces of luggage.

Jingyuan has everything, even the children's playroom has been set up to the highest standards.

All you need to bring are some personal clothes and a bunch of "junk" that the kids have been rummaging through the old house these past few days—like the ball in the stone lion's mouth that Sitao had been longing for (of course, he didn't manage to remove it, and ended up bringing a replica), and Sile's backpack full of snacks.

The scene was very touching when they left.

Grandpa Zhou Yinchuan stood at the gate, watching the car drive far away, still reluctant to put down his waving hand.

The figure grew smaller and smaller in the rearview mirror, making Hua Yun's nose tingle with emotion.

"husband."

Hua Yun, sitting in the passenger seat, called out softly.

"Hmm?" Zhou Yanjin drove the car steadily toward the city.

"We should come back to visit more often in the future."

"I know." Zhou Yanjin reached out and took her hand. "Don't worry, Grandpa can't stand being alone. Maybe tomorrow afternoon he'll have the driver sneak off to the kindergarten to see the kids."

Hua Yun thought about it and realized that this was indeed something the old man would do, and couldn't help but laugh.

The car drove into Jingyuan.

This is a villa area located in a prime location in City A.

Each villa comes with a huge garden, offering excellent privacy.

When the car stopped in front of the white French-style villa, the three little ones exclaimed in amazement once again.

Wow! A new home!

"Wow, it's huge!"

Although it lacks the rustic grandeur of an old house, this villa, brimming with modern flair and a romantic atmosphere, is clearly more in line with children's aesthetic preferences.

In particular, a small playground was built on that huge lawn, complete with slides and swings.

"Long live Daddy!"

The three little ones cheered and rushed into their new home.

Seeing this scene, Zhou Yanjin finally felt a huge weight lifted from her heart.

He turned his head and looked at Hua Yun beside him.

The sunlight shone on her face, giving her a soft golden glow.

"Wife."

Zhou Yanjin's deep voice rang in my ears.

"Um?"

As soon as Hua Yun turned her head, the man pulled her into his arms.

He placed a gentle kiss on her forehead.

Welcome home.

Hua Yun raised her head and looked at the man who loved her deeply and had been working hard for this family. Her eyes sparkled with happiness.

"Yes, we're going to start a new life."

Seven o'clock in the morning.

Sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows of Jingyuan Villa, generously illuminating the imported marble tabletop in the dining room.

At this time in the past, Zhou Yanjin would already be on her way to the company, looking at reports while listening to her assistant Chen Xu report on her schedule with a furrowed brow, like a tireless money-making machine.

But today, Zhou Yanjin was dressed in casual light gray loungewear, holding a financial newspaper in her hand, with a freshly brewed hot Americano in front of her, looking as relaxed as if she were on vacation.

"Honey, aren't you leaving yet?"

Hua Yun had just finished wiping the milk stains from Sile's mouth when she looked up at the clock on the wall and asked somewhat awkwardly, "It's already 7:10."

Zhou Yanjin slowly turned a page of the newspaper, a slight smile curving her lips.

"No rush. It takes at most fifteen minutes to get to the company from here. I have a morning meeting at 8:30, and I think leaving at 8 is too early."

That's the power of money.

This is the joy of living in a luxury neighborhood in the city center.

Hua Yun couldn't help but roll her eyes, but she also felt a sense of relief. Back in the old house, the whole family had to keep up with Zhou Yanjin's schedule, which was very stressful. Now, even the air was filled with the sweet scent of "sleeping in."

"Dad, I want coffee too!"

With half a steamed bun stuffed in her mouth, Si Tao pointed indistinctly at Zhou Yanjin's cup.

"That's bitter; it'll stunt a child's growth if they drink it." Zhou Yanjin put down her newspaper, flicked her second son's forehead, and said, "Eat up. Today is your first day at the new kindergarten; don't be late."

The mention of the word "kindergarten" instantly created a subtle tension in the otherwise harmonious atmosphere at the dinner table.

Si'an remained calm, silently finishing the last bite of her fried egg. She then elegantly wiped her mouth with a tissue, resembling a smaller version of Zhou Yanjin, the domineering CEO.

Sile hesitated, clutching his favorite Peppa Pig spoon, and blinked his big eyes, asking, "Mommy, do they have snacks at kindergarten? Are they as good as the ones at home?"

"Yes! There will be lots of delicious food, and children to play with you," Hua Yun quickly promised.

Only Si Tao, upon hearing that he had to go to school, would wriggle and squirm as if nails had grown into his bottom.

"I don't want to go to kindergarten, I want to go back to my great-grandfather's house to feed the fish..."

"You've fed all the fish at Great-Grandpa's house so much that they've developed 'three highs' (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol)," Zhou Yanjin bluntly exposed him. "If you keep feeding them like that, they won't be koi anymore; they'll be braised fathead fish."

"Pfft—" Hua Yun almost spat out the soy milk she had just drunk.