Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 474 - 475 The Foolish Filial Man’s Wife 89_1

Chapter 474: Chapter 475 The Foolish Filial Man’s Wife 89_1

Liao Kai had no idea that there were still people abroad who wanted to give him a serious lesson.

At this moment, Liao Kai had just collected his luggage, "Let’s go, shall we head back?"

"Go back and rest well." Zhao Wenjin was genuinely happy at the thought of moving into the quadrangle house they were about to settle into.

Ever since they had acquired the quadrangle house, they had invested a great deal of effort into considering how to refurbish it.

Even though it wasn’t the former residence of a celebrity, nor was it a protected building, in Zhao Wenjin’s eyes, this house was where she would spend her retirement, and it had to be refurbished meticulously.

No matter how much time or money it took, Zhao Wenjin felt that as long as the outcome was good, it would be worthwhile.

After a good rest, both of them visited the quadrangle house, full of energy, and went through each room under the foreman’s guidance.

"When our quadrangle house was being renovated, there was no underfloor heating or central air conditioning; now, it’s really warm in winter and cool in summer."

As for how much the electricity bill would be afterward, Zhao Wenjin didn’t care, comfort was the most important thing.

"The study is really big." Apart from the bedroom, the study was what Liao Kai valued most.

Liao Kai had been genuinely happy when he had a small study, a space all to himself.

But as he started to buy more books, gather more materials, and as his published works increased, he increasingly felt the small study was not sufficient.

Now that didn’t matter, the three-room wing was all his study, with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, an idea he got while touring a library in Europe.

"It’s just that the bookshelves are a bit empty." He roughly estimated the materials he had and realized the bookshelves were really quite substantial.

Zhao Wenjin, too, was in her study, pondering over which books she still needed to fill the space.

In the past seven years, the couple had traveled far and wide. Although they returned to Capital City a few times each year, their visits were always brief.

Now they had more or less visited many places, and with them nearing fifty, what was even more important was that Liao Daqiang and his wife were also getting older.

What if they couldn’t contact them when the time came? Wouldn’t they miss seeing them for the last time?

Despite Liao Kai always complaining that Liao Daqiang and his wife were biased, they were still his parents after all.

Zhao Wenjin also wanted to rest properly, to organize some unpublished materials, to relax well, to adjust her mood, and then decide whether to continue traveling.

"Oh, and also to ask Xiao Yu whether she should buy more books on legal statutes for her study, or if she’s already bought them and had them shipped back."

Altogether, there were only three family members, yet each had a large, independent study.

That’s not to mention the communal study, which could also be called a living room, and served as a place where everyone could chat together.

Zhao Wenjin preferred gathering for a chat in the living room with her family over entertaining guests in the formal living room; one could sit or lie down, the main idea was to relax however was most comfortable.

As for the bedrooms, Zhao Wenjin and Liao Kai were sleeping separately, connected by a dressing room and a bathroom.

Liao Jiayu’s suite also had two guest rooms, and of course, two maid’s rooms had also been prepared, ready for the maids to start once they officially moved in.

As Liao Kai pondered how to arrange the rooms, his phone rang, and he discovered it was a call from Liao Jun.

The other side just asked where he was, and upon learning he was in Capital City, said there was something to discuss, leaving Liao Kai worried about whether Liao Daqiang and his wife had health issues.

After hanging up, Liao Kai went to Zhao Wenjin in the next room, "Liao Jun will come over later."

Liao Jun coming over? "Is there something wrong?" Zhao Wenjin thought, knowing that people don’t visit without a reason, especially if they seem to be in a rush. He must definitely have something important.

"I don’t know." Liao Kai said he could only talk after the other party had come over.

Zhao Wenjing responded with an "Oh," "We’ll know what’s going on when he arrives."

Liao Kai hummed in agreement, "Anyway, he’s a big boss, he can’t possibly be looking for a little guy like me to ask for help."

Liao Kai joked, and Zhao Wenjing laughed, realizing that all the speculation now wasn’t as good as just waiting for him to come over and find out.

After hanging up the phone, Liao Kai grabbed his car keys and dashed out. Both he and his spouse were at the courtyard residence; he really worried someone wanted to rent a place.

No matter what, he had to get there and stop it; otherwise, once the house was rented out, it would be too late even if he spoke up.

When he arrived, he saw how clean the gate was, clearly having been repaired.

Just as he was knocking on the door, someone opened it from inside, a stranger who was a middle-aged man.

Liao Jun’s first thought was, could this be a subordinate of the rental property’s boss? "Hello, I am?"

"You must be Mr. Liao. Mr. Liao is in the back," the stranger said, leading Liao Jun through to the back.

Though anxious about whether the house was rented out, Liao Jun didn’t forget to look around at the surroundings.

Indeed, without seeing, you wouldn’t know, and upon looking, it was quite a shock; only then did he realize the courtyard had really been renovated.

If a house is renovated, it must be destined for some use, whether living in it oneself or renting it out; the price would certainly not be cheap.

Liao Jun couldn’t believe that Liao Kai and his wife would live there themselves. With Liao Jiayu already settled down in America, wouldn’t the couple want to go be with their child?

It’s more likely the place was being rented out, and the rent wouldn’t be cheap. Thinking of this, Liao Jun was truly annoyed that he hadn’t thought to contact them sooner.

If he had made contact sooner, he wouldn’t be in this awkward situation now, not needing to compete with others on price.

Liao Jun made up his mind; no matter what, he would first secure the right to use the house, and after the rival left, he would then tell Liao Kai he didn’t have much money on hand.

Liao Kai, from a distance, saw Liao Jun, "You’re here."

"Yeah, what about this house?" Although he knew it was Liao Kai’s own purchase, he had to pretend he didn’t know.

"Bought this courtyard for retirement living. It’s been over a year, almost two years, of renovations." Liao Kai didn’t bother asking what the other thought.

How the house felt to live in was something only he himself would know. Why bother asking others?

Liao Kai didn’t want to hear any sour words, as it would just ruin his mood.

What? To buy such a large property at a high price and then spend a fortune renovating it, not for flipping for a profit, nor for renting out, but as a personal residence?

Liao Jun was at a loss for words, "Isn’t that a bit too extravagant for personal use?"

It’s one family’s residence, but here just the two of them would live; it truly seemed wasteful.

"Extravagant?" Liao Kai hadn’t expected that Liao Jun, who had become rather lavish with money since striking it rich, would say something like that.

"I don’t think it’s extravagant. It’s just a house."

"I like living in a courtyard house, and others like living in mansions."

"You also bought a large villa," Liao Kai said bluntly.

Really now, he’s not their parent, and yet he has the audacity to criticize how others spend their money, having never seen someone with such thick skin.