novelraw Chapter 886 New House
Chapter 886 New House
"Thanks, Old Six, there’s nothing to do now but wait for news. Come, have a drink. Let’s drink with your fourth brother here. Who knows how many more chances we’ll have to drink after this? Let’s give fourth brother some good company today," Max Dorrell said, his mood extremely foul. All he could think about was finding the God of Night Assassins and the Dark Demons as soon as possible, to reach the turning point in this affair. Otherwise, as he had said, something might go wrong at any time in the future, and then, even if he wanted to drink with Old Six, the opportunity might not arise.
Young Master Wang wasn’t feeling great either. He had thought that with fourth brother, things would be more secure and less troubled. But to his dismay, he’d barely spent any time here before one thing after another started happening, casting a shadow over his heart. Hearing what Max Dorrell said, Young Master Wang no longer spoke; he just poured the wine for Max Dorrell, and they began to drink. Everything that could be done had been done; all that was left was to wait for news. If they really couldn’t find these people, then there was no helping it...
The two men drank heartily, and before they knew it, a long time had passed, and both were in gloomy spirits, eventually having drunk far too much...
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Over in Tianhai, because Ding Yi took charge of arranging the wedding, practically everyone in Tianhai soon knew Ding Wan’er was getting married. Teachers and classmates at school were all delighted because they all thought Lin Feng and Ding Wan’er were such a perfect match—an ideal couple, truly made for each other. Practically everyone Ding Wan’er ran into offered their congratulations, making her mood extremely good.
Not to mention Qian Rong, once she spoke, it was to give Ding Wan’er a substantial gift—saying she wanted to buy a huge villa as Ding Wan’er’s dowry. This left Ding Wan’er quite speechless, but she knew it was Qian Rong’s goodwill and she couldn’t refuse it. In the end, she discussed it with Lin Feng and decided to accept it for the time being, planning to do the same for Qian Duoduo when they had the time.
Leng Hui, upon hearing the news, naturally couldn’t be outdone. He didn’t talk about what gift to give but made a separate call to Ding Wan’er to offer his congratulations. He added that on the day of the wedding, he would definitely come to Tianhai to attend. This made both Ding Wan’er and Lin Feng happy. Having Leng Hui show up at the wedding would add no small luster to the occasion. As one of the Huaxia’s four celebrated Military Gods, there were few in the country who didn’t recognize him. The wedding was likely to cause quite a sensation.
In short, everything was developing in the best possible direction. And the matrimonial home, thanks to Lin Yiwen’s efforts, was also secured. Money being no object, they talked to the owner of a rather large villa in the community and bought it outright. However, when it came to decoration, Lin Yiwen had no clue, so he discussed it with Zhang Lan and decided it was best left to Ding Wan’er and their son. The tastes of young people were different from theirs; as long as the couple was happy, that was what mattered.
When Ding Wan’er heard from her father-in-law, Lin Yiwen, that the house had been purchased, she immediately went back to Xiangming Residential Community with Lin Feng that evening, planning to take a look at the villa with her in-laws to figure out how to decorate it. Her heart was filled with joy, thrilled that this happiest of times was finally upon her.
As soon as the couple entered the house, they saw Lin Yiwen and Zhang Lan waiting for them on the sofa.
"Mom and Dad, we’re back," Lin Feng said, leading Ding Wan’er over to his parents, greeting them. Hearing Ding Wan’er mention that the villa had been bought, he understood what she meant. It was best for them to handle the decoration themselves and design it to their liking, which was better than anything else. Of course, Lin Feng wouldn’t object.
"Uncle, Auntie, hello," Ding Wan’er greeted them with her face blushing and her hand held by Lin Feng, her heart pounding. Although her father-in-law and mother-in-law were very kind and warm people, she couldn’t avoid feeling shy.
"It’s good that you’re back. Let’s go have a look at the house together. Just decide on what you want for the decorations; we’ll handle the rest," said Lin Yiwen with a smile he couldn’t suppress upon seeing his son and Ding Wan’er. He was extremely happy, having just secured the villa that day, and he was eager to see if the young couple liked it.
"Wan’er," Zhang Lan chimed in, "organizing a wedding can be quite complicated. If possible, you should try to take more time to work on the wedding preparations. Your mother isn’t here, so come and consult me if you have any questions. After all, I’ve been through it, and I know a lot about these matters. As your mother-in-law, I’ll definitely do my best to help you."
Zhang Lan was also very happy to see her son with Ding Wan’er, her face breaking into a smile. She grew more fond of Ding Wan’er as she thought about the girl’s own parents not being in Tianhai, which is why she took the initiative to inquire about the wedding arrangements, saying so with the aim of helping her daughter-in-law. Moreover, in Zhang Lan’s eyes, it was only natural for a mother-in-law to help her daughter-in-law with wedding preparations, all with the same goal in mind: to give her son and Ding Wan’er a perfect wedding ceremony.
"Thank you, Auntie, I understand..." When Ding Wan’er heard Zhang Lan say that, she immediately expressed her thanks, feeling even more warmed by the encounter. Having Zhang Lan as a mother-in-law truly felt like a blissful thing, and that’s exactly what she was thinking. Without her mother by her side and only a grandfather, she definitely needed to seek advice from her mother-in-law regarding wedding matters. However, Ding Wan’er was shy and couldn’t yet bring herself to call her "Mom," hoping to gradually get used to it over time.
"Sure, sure, I’m happy whenever you come to me. I’m just waiting for you to call me ’Mom’ and then to give me a big, chubby grandson, haha." Zhang Lan looked at Ding Wan’er and laughed, teasing her lightly. She understood that Ding Wan’er hadn’t fully adjusted to her new role yet, but there was no rush. The day would come eventually, especially since the wedding was nearing, and Ding Wan’er couldn’t postpone it any longer.
"Mom, let’s go and take a look at the house," Lin Feng said, noticing Ding Wan’er’s flushed face and not wanting to embarrass her further. He changed the subject and suggested they go see the house together, helping her out of the awkward situation.
"Yes, son, you’re right. Let’s go, let’s all take a look at that house." Lin Yiwen agreed with his son. They had planned to look at the house that evening anyway, so there was no point in lingering and chatting here. Once they finished viewing the house, they would have plenty of time to talk; there was no need to waste time here.
Seeing this, Zhang Lan didn’t say anything further. She simply took Ding Wan’er by the hand, and the four of them went to see the newly purchased villa together. The villa was within the same residential community and they didn’t have to walk far. When Lin Feng and Ding Wan’er saw the four-story villa, their first thought was whether it might be too big, especially since it was just the two of them living there.
"Dad, Mom, isn’t it a bit large?" Lin Feng commented, feeling that it really did seem big.
"It is indeed a bit large, considering it’ll just be Lin Feng and me living here..." Ding Wan’er agreed, feeling the same way.
"That’s not an issue, the space inside is expansive and comfortable to live in. Let’s settle on this one. Go inside and have a look, then you’ll understand why it’s so large." Lin Yiwen said with a smile. The villa might look substantial from the outside, but once they actually went in, they would see why it was sizable.
Zhang Lan simply smiled without speaking. She obviously knew what the inside of the villa looked like and just followed her husband and son inside with Ding Wan’er in tow.
Upon entering the villa and seeing the original interior design, Lin Feng and Ding Wan’er understood why the villa seemed so large. The villa had an open interior with a large crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and circular staircases leading upstairs, with only a few rooms on each floor. If arranged in this way, the villa didn’t seem too extensive after all. Seeing this, Lin Feng and Ding Wan’er both nodded in understanding.
The group thoroughly walked through the villa later, each expressing different opinions and making some rational suggestions for the decor. By the time they stepped outside, they had tentatively agreed on the overall direction for the villa’s decoration. Lin Feng even promised to have the design drafts ready overnight, so they could choose and finalize one set the next day.
When the four of them returned home, Lin Feng quickly prepared dinner. After a simple meal and discussing the many things needed for the wedding and home decoration, Lin Feng drove Ding Wan’er back to her place.
"Lin Feng, setting up a home is exhausting. The wedding isn’t even here yet, and just for one house, we need to buy so many things..." Ding Wan’er said, getting a headache just looking at the dense list of items in her notebook. She rarely went shopping before, focusing mostly on work, and suddenly having to procure so many items was daunting.
"This is totally normal. You’ve always been busy with work, so shopping isn’t your thing. In that case, why don’t you speak with Leng Mei? See if she can help you out. As for the design drafts, you’ll see them tomorrow morning. Just pick whichever set you like." Lin Feng nodded, knowing what Ding Wan’er’s usual life was like. Suddenly having to purchase all these things was certainly taxing, but Lin Feng didn’t offer to help, because he hoped that Ding Wan’er would gradually let go of work and enjoy some leisure time before getting married.
"Let’s do that then. I’ll talk to Sister Leng tomorrow." Ding Wan’er agreed with Lin Feng’s suggestion. In Tianhai, her best friend was Leng Mei, so asking her for help was a good idea, especially since Sister Leng was now Lin Feng’s woman - they were truly sisters, and she would certainly take the matter seriously.
After dropping off Ding Wan’er at her place, Lin Feng returned home to start working on the design drafts. The evening’s conversations were still running through his head, so for a super hacker like Lin Feng, creating design drafts was an easy task. To ensure the best outcome, he even prepared several extra sets for them to choose from.