Chapter 957: Xiao Chong Extra Story 32_2
Chapter 957: Xiao Chong Extra Story 32_2
It cost over 600,000 Hong Kong Dollars when purchased, and now it’s worth over 3 billion Hong Kong Dollars. Don’t be too impressed by its apparent rise in value; back then, 600,000 was already astronomical.
In the Lu Family’s villa on Hong Kong Island, there are gardeners, chefs, maids, and butlers, all seemingly busy with their own tasks as they come and go.
These people are the descendants of the old servants who worked for Old Lu, and the Lu Family still employs them today.
Because the Lu Family offers wages much higher than what they could earn outside, this place is like a hereditary job for them, and they rarely leave.
Besides, the head of the Lu Mansion now lives inland and only comes to Hong Kong Island a few times a year, letting these people enjoy a lot of freedom. Living in a large villa, earning relatively high wages, and slacking off all day—why would anyone leave?
Lin Wanwan was stunned by what she saw in front of her. Now, this is what a true villa is supposed to be like.
Hong Kong Island is truly the epitome of capitalist decadence. In this day and age, there are still servants who call their masters "young masters." It’s truly astonishing.
After all, according to the news in the mainland, nannies sometimes even hit the employer’s kids and elderly.
For Lin Wanwan, everything at the Lu Family’s Half Mountain Villa seemed exaggerated, but for Xiao Chong, this was just the beginning.
Modern villas, no matter how luxurious, can’t compare to the garden-style architecture of old Gate Valves. The quantity and quality of servants are incomparable.
Therefore, as Xiao Chong walked from the courtyard gate to the room, he remained unfazed by everything he saw and heard.
When Lu Shouyue arranged the rooms, he asked Xiao Chong if they wanted one room or two.
Was there even a choice here? Absolutely not!
So Lin Wanwan and Xiao Chong would share a suite, complete with a living room, washroom, walk-in closet, and even a super large terrace, though there was just one bed!
Lin Wanwan was embarrassed, looking at the two-meter-wide bed and muttered, "We’re staying here together?"
"Mm," Xiao Chong naturally instructed the servant who brought them to organize their suitcases, completely ignoring Lin Wanwan’s awkwardness, as if they were already a married couple.
Because of Xiao Chong’s matter-of-fact demeanor, Lin Wanwan began to doubt herself. Was she overreacting?
After all, they were already engaged, so it seemed they could indeed share a room... right?
Sipping water, Xiao Chong glanced at the conflicted Lin Wanwan and secretly found it amusing and endearing.
When it comes to thickness of skin, how could Lin Wanwan compare to Xiao Chong, who has been an official all his life?
"Let’s go, it’s still early. I’ll take you around." Xiao Chong set down the water glass, pulling Lin Wanwan out the door.
"Hey, shouldn’t we let Mr. Lu know?"
"No need, everyone is busy with their own stuff."
Lin Wanwan was pulled out by Xiao Chong, and as the young couple held hands, they crossed the courtyard fountain, catching the eye of Lu Shouyue, who was enjoying the breeze and a drink on the terrace.
Xiao Chong was most sensitive to inquisitive gazes on himself. He immediately turned back to look at Lu Shouyue.
Their gazes met in the air, and Lu Shouyue raised his glass in acknowledgment. Realizing the look came from Lu Shouyue, Xiao Chong slightly nodded, then turned his head away indifferently.
Smart people tend to overthink; it’s normal. He was also curious about Lu Shouyue.
After a year together, although Lu Shouyue hadn’t explicitly stated it, he hadn’t hidden it either. Xiao Chong had already learned about his identity and background.
As for his own background, Lu Shouyue had also more or less figured it out. Both of them were well aware.
True friendship lies in sincerity; in this aspect, they were on the same page.
Hong Kong Island is not large. In Xiao Chong’s previous world, it was a barren place, used for exiling criminals. Yet, in modern times, it has become so prosperous. Truly, the world is full of surprises.
"Wanwan, have you ever been to an amusement park?"
"No," Lin Wanwan shook her head.
Maybe her parents took her when she was younger, but she had no memory of it.
She lived with her grandparents since her earliest memories and never had the chance to go to such places.
School field trips usually involved museums, science centers, or botanical gardens, never an amusement park.
"Then let’s go to Disney. I’ve heard it’s a place girls really like," Xiao Chong suggested.
"Sure, you arrange it," Lin Wanwan, who had no travel experience, was the type to not even make a plan or have an opinion, letting others arrange everything.
"Then Disney it is." Xiao Chong told the driver, and the car headed toward the Disney amusement park.
Upon arrival, Xiao Chong booked a 5-hour guided service and a photo service. No waiting in lines; they could play as many times as they wanted, and had reserved the best seats for shows, making the experience both enjoyable and relaxing.