Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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He quickly shifted his attention to another matter and said to Liao Lieying in front of him:

“I haven’t even set foot in your villa yet, so I think it would be better to return it to its rightful owner.”

Upon hearing this, Liao Lieying gently shook her head, indicating her refusal.

In truth, deep down, she also longed to take back that villa.

However, her father had already had an in-depth conversation with her before, and made it clear that he must transfer the villa to He Yuzhu.

In this way, He Yuzhu could live near his home, and everyone would become neighbors, so their relationship would naturally be able to last and become even closer and more harmonious.

Of course, although Father had secretly considered the matter of hoping that Liao Lieying would marry He Yuzhu, he had not yet mentioned it to anyone.

After all, matters of the heart cannot be forced; everything depends on how the two people get to know each other.

If both parties are in love and develop feelings for each other, then it would be a wonderful thing for He Yuzhu to become their son-in-law.

However, if the two people have no feelings for each other, or even hate each other, then the father would certainly never force his daughter to marry him.

In short, the future is full of uncertainties, and no one can predict how the final outcome will be.

Having navigated the business world for decades and weathered countless storms, he naturally possesses his own unique pride and perseverance.

Such an eagerness to sell his daughter is really out of character and principle for him.

“I have taken great care of the villa over there. If you have some free time now, you might as well come with me to take a look,” he said with a smile and a calm tone.

"But he clearly said it was meant for your dowry! Isn't it inappropriate to hand it over to me so hastily?"

He Yuzhu responded with slight hesitation, his gaze unconsciously falling on Liao Lieying's pretty and charming face.

Upon hearing this, Liao Lieying blushed slightly, her cheeks as alluring as a ripe apple. She parted her lips slightly and softly explained:

“There are many siblings in my family, nine in total. And each of us owns our own villa. So even if I transfer this one to you, my father will definitely prepare an even more satisfactory one for me in the future.”

"Are you sure you don't need to return it to me?" The other party asked again, still somewhat incredulous.

"No need, I'll take you on a proper tour right now." Liao Lieying smiled gently, her smile as bright and radiant as the warm spring sun.

Seeing this, the other party thought that since there was nothing for him to handle at the moment, he readily agreed after making some preparations.

The two walked side by side and soon arrived downstairs. There, Liao Lieying was driving a bright red Ferrari sports car, incredibly cool.

She gracefully opened the car door and warmly invited him to get in and sit down.

With the roar of the engine, the vehicle sped off like an arrow, heading straight for Taiping Mountain.

We sped along the road, but fortunately the journey wasn't long. Before long, the car turned onto a side road.

This side road is short, only a few dozen meters long, and at its end stands that magnificent villa.

As the heavy and magnificent gate slowly opened, Liao Lieying, with a smile on her face, began to enthusiastically introduce the grand villa to everyone.

This villa is like a beautiful work of art, breathtaking.

It consists of one basement level and three above-ground levels, with a two-story annex building next to it, which includes a spacious and bright garage and well-equipped workshops.

The entire building presents a typical Western style, with pointed roofs that pierce the sky like sharp swords, and fan-shaped windows scattered on the walls, like pairs of curious eyes peering at the outside world.

The exquisite reliefs, like vivid paintings, are inlaid on the walls, reminding people of the mysterious and romantic castles in fairy tales.

Upon entering the house, one is greeted by luxurious and elegant decorations.

Clearly, Liao Lieying has meticulously transformed this place into a princess's dream castle. The first floor features a spacious and comfortable reception room, as well as a fully equipped kitchen and other ancillary facilities.

Then, everyone went up the stairs to the second floor, where they saw two cozy and elegant bedrooms.

In addition, there is a multi-functional room that can be converted into a gym or entertainment room as needed.

The master bedroom on the third floor is even more eye-catching, not only because it is spacious, but also because it has excellent natural light.

The villa has a total of four bedrooms, each with its own unique features.

In addition, there is a large study filled with a wide variety of books, exuding a rich cultural atmosphere.

However, upon entering the master bedroom, people discovered that it was covered in pink wallpaper, with many wind chimes still hanging on it.

A gentle breeze blew by, and the wind chimes rang out with a clear and melodious sound, filling the room with a sweet and romantic atmosphere, making it even more like a princess's boudoir.

Faced with this situation, Liao Lieying said somewhat embarrassedly:

"I'm so sorry, I haven't had time to arrange for workers to clean these things up yet."

However, He Yuzhu, who didn't seem to care, replied, "It's okay, it's fine this way. Let them stay here. Anyway, I can go live in another bedroom."

Although I don't plan to stay here permanently, the thought of letting Du Weifang and others stay here is not bad.

After the visit, Liao Lieying remarked with emotion:

"Whatever you like, after all, from now on, this entire villa belongs to you."

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu couldn't help but recall an old saying—a gentleman does not take what others love.

At that moment, a feeling of guilt welled up inside him, so he took the initiative to suggest:

"How about this, I'll treat you to a big meal at noon today?"

Upon hearing this, Liao Lieying showed a hint of surprise on her face. She gazed into He Yuzhu's clear, watery eyes, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded gently in agreement.

Then, He Yuzhu said with a smile:

"In that case, I shall respectfully comply. However, I am new here and not very familiar with the area, so I will leave everything to you, my guest."

As soon as she finished speaking, Liao Lieying seemed to have suddenly thought of a good idea and excitedly said:

"By the way, I know an amazing restaurant. Their soup is absolutely the best in Central, it's incredibly delicious! I'll take you there to try it now."

After saying that, he led He Yuzhu to Gage Street in Central.

Before long, the two arrived at their destination.

However, when He Yuzhu looked up and saw the shop's sign, he was instantly stunned.

The words "Snake King Fen Snake Soup" were prominently displayed on it!

His eyes widened in disbelief as he asked, "We're supposed to drink... snake soup?"

Seeing this, Liao Lieying was a little worried, fearing that He Yuzhu might be too scared to go into the store to try the food.

So she quickly explained, "Oh, don't worry! What do you think? Don't you dare to try it? Even I, a little girl, am not afraid."

"Okay, to be honest, I've never actually drunk this stuff before!"

A rare smile bloomed on Liao Lieying's usually stern face, a smile that seemed to conceal a hint of cunning, like the smug look of someone who had succeeded in a scheme. Without hesitation, she stepped into the unassuming little restaurant.

After the two were seated, Liao Lieying parted her lips slightly and casually introduced them to He Yuzhu:

"Don't underestimate this shop! It's a time-honored brand with over 60 years of history! In our Central area, if you're asking which place has the most delicious snake soup, it has to be this one!"

His words revealed his sincere appreciation for the small shop.

It's worth noting that snake soup is considered a highly regarded delicacy in the local area.

In people's minds, it is not only extremely delicious, but also has magical effects—it can ward off diseases and resist the cold. However, for He Yuzhu, today's dinner party was somewhat unexpected.

He had originally invited Liao Lieying to lunch with good intentions, but he never expected that she would bring him here to taste snake soup.

It must be that this girl still holds a grudge against me for some of my previous actions, so she deliberately chose this place to see me make a fool of myself in public.

Sure enough, when the large bowl of steaming snake soup was served, He Yuzhu just stared blankly at the delicious food in front of him, hesitating to pick up his chopsticks.

Seeing this, Liao Lieying suppressed a laugh and urged him with feigned enthusiasm:

"Oh my, this snake soup is absolutely delicious! You should try some!"

As she spoke, she picked up a large soup ladle and skillfully scooped a small bowl of soup from the pot.

Three pieces of tender and juicy snake meat lay quietly in the small bowl, their aroma filling the air.

Then, she carefully placed the steaming bowl of snake soup in front of He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu grew up in the northern region, where snake meat is a rare ingredient on people's tables.

The only delicacy he was familiar with was eel.

It's worth noting that none of the major cuisines in northern China have ever had a tradition of using snakes as an ingredient in dishes.

Although he had previously dabbled in Cantonese cooking methods, he had never tried making snake soup, even among the wide variety of Cantonese dishes.

Looking at the table full of diners in front of him, He Yuzhu couldn't help but wonder:

"Can this stuff really taste good?"

Seeing his hesitation, Liao Lieying was overjoyed and kept urging him on:

"Oh, you should try some! Look how much everyone here is enjoying it!"

Finally, unable to resist Liao Lieying's repeated persuasion, He Yuzhu carefully reached out with his chopsticks, picked up a piece of snake meat, and put it in his mouth.

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In that instant, he was surprised to find that the taste of the snake meat was completely different from what he had imagined.

Its texture is surprisingly similar to that of eel; the firm yet elastic texture is quite impressive when you chew it.

Upon closer tasting, it even evokes a unique sensation akin to savoring CR-G brand dried meat, yet without the slightest unpleasant odor. It possesses neither a fishy smell nor a ducky odor, and certainly none of the so-called snake flavor he had previously imagined.