Chapter 832 Being a Guest
Du Wenting's home is not far from Song Yuanchao's home, the straight-line distance is less than two kilometers.
It took only ten minutes to get to the place by bike, but Du Wenting did not go in. Instead, she looked at the large courtyard in front of her with confusion, and was undecided for a moment.
She looked at the house number outside again and again, then took out her address book and looked at the address she had written down yesterday, only then did she make sure that she had found the right place.
"Is this Song Yuanchao's home?" Du Wenting was a little unsure for a moment. Although she knew that Song Yuanchao was doing well now and was already the chairman of Si Te Company, when she arrived at Song Yuanchao's home, Du Wenting began to wonder if she had heard the wrong address yesterday?
In the past, not everyone could afford to live in a mansion like this. Even some big leaders probably couldn’t live in such a place, right?
Du Wenting and her husband's conditions are considered good in Shanghai. Guo Tao's family used to be wealthy, and they now live in an apartment left behind by the Guo family. Such living conditions have surpassed most ordinary people, and Guo Tao has some family background. Du Wenting has always been proud to marry such a husband, and often feels a certain sense of superiority because of her family's situation when she is at work.
But now, when she saw the heavy iron gate and the high wall, Du Wenting doubted the authenticity of what she saw.
After hesitating for a moment, Du Wenting finally plucked up the courage to press the doorbell. After waiting for a while, the small iron door next to the big iron door opened. A woman in her fifties with an old-fashioned hairstyle saw Du Wenting pushing a bicycle outside and asked her in confusion who she was looking for.
Du Wenting asked the other party if this was Song Yuanchao's home. The woman asked her if she was Ms. Du. Du Wenting said she was. The woman immediately smiled and said that this was Mr. Song Yuanchao's home. Mr. and Mrs. Song knew she was coming and were waiting inside. Then they opened the door and invited Du Wenting in.
Du Wenting pushed her bicycle into the door and was immediately shocked by the buildings and scenery inside.
A beautiful mansion, with a green lawn and beautifully trimmed trees, plus white chairs and parasols on the lawn that you can only see in movies...
She never thought that Song Yuanchao's home would be like this? This completely overturned her imagination. This was exactly the home of a big capitalist in the past. How did it become Song Yuanchao's home? Du Wenting and Song Yuanchao were classmates. They had known each other since childhood. Of course, she knew what Song Yuanchao's family was like before. Their conditions were similar before, but now Song Yuanchao actually lived in such a house. She was really surprised.
Looking at everything in front of her, Du Wenting was stunned for a moment, until the woman reminded her and she came to her senses.
Following the woman's instructions, Du Wenting parked the car in an open space nearby, and then politely asked the woman how to address her. The woman smiled and told Du Wenting that she could just call her Sister Li, and that she was not an important person, just a servant here.
"Maid?" When this term came out of Sister Li's mouth, Du Wenting's three views were overturned. It seemed right? Why did it suddenly appear now? Not only did her old classmate live in such a place, but she also had a maid? This was simply...
Du Wenting looked a little dazed. She wondered if everything she saw and heard today was a dream. Nothing seemed so real.
She pinched herself secretly, and the pain made her realize that everything was real.
Sister Li took Du Wenting towards the big house. When they were almost there, Sister Li stopped and greeted a graceful woman who had just come over from the front.
When the woman saw Sister Li and Du Wenting who was following behind Sister Li, she greeted them with a smile and asked if this was Ms. Du, Song Yuanchao's classmate. When she found out, the woman came forward to greet them cordially, extended her hand and said, "Welcome to our family."
"You...you...you are Xia Ye? Are you really Xia Ye?"
Du Wenting's eyes widened at this time. She never thought that she would actually see Xia Ye at Song Yuanchao's house!
This is Xia Ye! The most famous singer in China, her records have broken several records in a row. Du Wenting's favorite singer is Xia Ye. She has a complete set of Xia Ye's records at home. Du Wenting never tires of listening to many of her songs. She has always dreamed of meeting Xia Ye in person one day to fulfill her wish.
Who would have thought that I would actually see Xia Ye at Song Yuanchao's house today? Is all this true? Am I dreaming?
"Hello Sister Du, my name is Xia Ye, but Xia Ye is my stage name. My real name is Luo Lin. You can call me Xiao Luo or Linzi ." Luo Lin extended her hand and shook hands with Du Wenting, and introduced herself.
"Xia Ye...no...Xiao...no no, I'll still call you Xia Ye. I'm so happy to see you. I...I've always liked you and your songs..." Du Wenting was a little at a loss and stuttered when she spoke.
Rowling couldn't help but laugh when she saw her like this. Knowing that she was a little nervous, she quickly said a few words to comfort her. After the two talked for a while, Du Wenting finally calmed down and relaxed her mentality.
"Ms. Xia, why are you here?" Du Wenting suddenly had an idea in her mind and couldn't help asking.
"I live here." Luo Lin smiled and then explained: "My husband and Song Yuanchao's lover are brother and sister, we are relatives. Moreover, Lin Yan and I grew up together, and we are also good friends."
"So that's how it is..." Du Wenting suddenly realized, and her face turned slightly red, because she almost got it wrong just now.
"Let's go. I just came out to get some fresh air and I didn't expect to run into you. Yan Zi told me yesterday that you would come to visit today. By the way, where is your wife? Why didn't she come with you?"
"My husband is busy with work and has no time to come. His workplace is quite far away. It's Chinese New Year soon, so there's a lot going on at the factory. He's staying at the company and hasn't come back." Du Wenting replied. In fact, she came here today without telling Guo Tao, and she didn't tell Guo Tao about this.
Luo Lin nodded, and smiled as she took Du Wenting's arm, and they walked towards the big house while talking. Along the way, Du Wenting's heart was pounding, she never expected that she would meet her idol Xia Ye today, and she never expected that Xia Ye would be so approachable, holding her hand and chatting with her like an old friend.
After Rowling's shock, Du Wenting's mentality became much calmer when she entered the big house and looked at the exquisite displays and grand layout in the house.
Hearing the noise, Lin Yan came down from upstairs and saw Du Wenting coming in with Luo Lin.
"Is it Sister Du?"
"I'm Du Wenting, and you must be Yuan Chao's lover Xiao Lin, right?" When Du Wenting saw a beautiful woman with the same excellent temperament, especially with a strong scholarly air, walking towards her, she immediately knew who the other person was.
"Hello, Sister Du, welcome to our home."
"Hello, Xiaolin. I came in a hurry and didn't bring any gifts. These are the specialty cakes from our store. I don't know if you like them." Du Wenting handed over the cakes she brought. Lin Yan took them and said happily, "I like them, of course I like them. I heard that the cakes in your store are famous. By the way, are you still selling sugar-roasted chestnuts these days? I remember I bought some from you when I went to aid Korea one year. They were delicious. I still think about them now."
"Really? If I had known this would happen, I would have brought some with me. It's my fault that I didn't ask you on the phone yesterday. But it doesn't matter. If you want to eat it, leave it to me anytime. I don't have any other skills, but I can guarantee that you will have enough sugar-roasted chestnuts." Du Wenting laughed when she heard this.
Du Wenting's words also made Luo Lin and Lin Yan happy. The three women hit it off immediately and sat down to chat about sugar-roasted chestnuts. They were chatting enthusiastically when Song Chaoyuan came down from upstairs with her two children. When they saw Du Wenting from a distance, they greeted her.
"I'm sorry, old classmate. I was just changing my little girl's diaper upstairs and didn't have time to come down right away." Song Yuanchao explained to Du Wenting, and Maomao and Yangyang beside him greeted Du Wenting openly, bowed and said "Hello, auntie". Looking at the two well-behaved boys, Du Wenting asked in surprise if these two children were Song Yuanchao's?
Everyone laughed when this was said. Lin Yan explained that the younger one was called Yangyang, the son of her and Song Yuanchao, and the older one was called Maomao, the son of her brother and Luo Lin. The two little guys were only half a year apart in age, and they grew up together and had a very good relationship.
As for my little daughter, she is still young and is sleeping upstairs now. I will bring Du Wenting upstairs to see her later.
We sat in the living room and chatted for a while, and soon Sister Li came to say that the meal was ready.
Song Yuanchao invited everyone to the restaurant. Usually, Song Yuanchao and his family had simple meals, usually one meat dish, two vegetables, and a soup. Because Du Wenting was a guest today, the meal was much richer, not only with a few more dishes, but also a steamed grouper.
As they ate, everyone continued to chat. Song Yuanchao asked about the recent situation of Du Wenting's husband Guo Tao. When he learned that Guo Tao was running his own factory and doing well, Song Yuanchao smiled and said that it seemed that Guo Tao had finally come to his senses. Guo Tao was very capable and had skills. It was indeed much better for him to run his own factory than to be a factory manager. When Guo Tao's company gradually expanded, it would surely be successful in the future. By then, Du Wenting would not have to worry about anything else and could just enjoy her life in peace.
Hearing what Song Yuanchao said, Du Wenting smiled reluctantly, and her eyes seemed to have something to say. Song Yuanchao saw this change in expression, and he instantly understood that Du Wenting's visit today was probably not a simple visit, but something to ask him.
