Chapter 228: What do you want?

"Gods and Demons" was filmed and edited in strict accordance with the process of the original book. So the first five episodes are all about the protagonists when they were kids.

The actors who play Xiao Ergou and Xiao Murong are carefully selected, and their acting skills may not be very good, but they are absolutely full of aura, and people like them all kinds when they see them. The most important thing is that there are really some similarities between the eyebrows of the two children, Wen Qingyuan and Qin Xiao. So in the second episode, when I saw Xiao Murong being bullied by a group of people, Mother Wen's eyes were red. After today's two episodes were played, she took her son's hand. "That kid is so bitter. Looks like you did when you were a kid. This is thanks to Xiaoxiao, otherwise I will suffer more. ”

The corners of Wen Qingyuan's mouth twitched: "Mom, you're too into the play, aren't you?" ”

Mother Wen sighed: "You child, where do you know what your parents are feeling." Seeing your child being bullied, how can you feel good? ”

......, "But that's not your own child!" Wen Qingyuan was speechless. and motioned to his man and asked him to quickly say a few words to interrupt the past.

Qin Xiao immediately comprehended the spirit: "Mom." TV series, in order to attract people, it's not like that. But don't worry, after a few episodes, when the characters grow up, they will all become powerful. But there will be a third and fourth episode until the day after tomorrow, so let's think about going to see the house tomorrow. You say, how are you spending the New Year there this year? ”

Speaking of that house, Mother Wen left everything else behind. "Didn't you say that there is a courtyard in the back that can be inhabited? Otherwise, let's go and see it as a family tomorrow, and then call our in-laws and ask them to come over. It will definitely be more festive to be able to spend the New Year there. ”

Father Wen saw that his wife was happy, and he unconsciously wanted to laugh. "Your mother's biggest wish in this life, the family has earned a lot of money in the past few years, and I want to go back to my hometown to get one for her. I didn't expect Xiaoxiao to be more thoughtful than I thought, and actually bought a courtyard house in the capital. Even the money for renovation and reinforcement is worth the value of my company, right? ”

Qin Xiao smiled: "Where is there such an exaggeration. In fact, it is mainly because the original owner of the house was introduced by an acquaintance. People are not short of money, and they don't plan to return to China, and I heard that I was trying to run a calligraphy and painting gallery for my mother, and I would repair and strengthen it well, so I sold it to me much cheaper. ”

Mother Wen patted the back of Qin Xiao's hand: "You kid will avoid the important and say it lightly." Even so, it is an astronomical amount to buy a courtyard house in the capital this year. You can't do that anymore. And you bought this for me, your parents ......."

Qin Xiao hurriedly explained: "Don't worry. My parents, brother and sister-in-law all know about this, and they also sponsor it. Otherwise, I wouldn't have so much in my little coffer. You also know that my family has always felt ashamed of you and my father, and they also feel that Xiaoyuan is a big loss for me. So I have this mention, and they all support it. And we're all family. You don't have to divide it so clearly. ”

Wen Qingyuan nodded vigorously: "That's right, Mom." Don't think about it so much. It just so happens that Brother Xiao and I have been able to rest for a few days recently, so I'll accompany you and Dad to see the yard tomorrow, and we'll go buy it quickly if we see what is missing. I haven't bought New Year's goods for a long time. It must be a good feeling to buy, buy, buy! ”

Mother Wen smiled: "Okay." Then let's go shopping tomorrow. Xiaoxiao, Xiaomeng, are they on vacation? ”

Qin Xiao nodded: "Let it go." Recently, both of us have been working in the company to handle the company's affairs, and we don't have any media work to do before the Chinese New Year. So give them a holiday and let them hurry home for the New Year. ”

Mother Wen nodded: "I originally wanted to take them to buy New Year's goods together." However, the holiday is good, and it is best to go home with your family during the New Year. ”

The next day, Wen's mother got up early in the morning. Father Wen also specially called the company, saying that there was something in the morning and changed the meeting to the afternoon. So after the family of four had breakfast, they drove directly to Xicheng District. When they arrived at the gate of Yuemao Hutong and found a parking space, they could only walk in on foot.

Entering the alley, Mother Wen immediately sighed. "This kind of ancient rhyme is the precipitation of history, and it is definitely not comparable to those antique buildings. Look at this brick by brick, even the damage and dark spots on the walls smell so good. ”

Father Wen also agreed: "I have also received a few antique orders before, although we are doing interior decoration, but even if it is an old object to buy, it doesn't feel right to put it together." By the way, is the furniture in the house the original? ”

Qin Xiao nodded: "No." However, after identification, most of them are ordinary hardwood furniture. The oldest is only from the Republic of China. It is said that this family once declined, otherwise it would not have been reluctantly opened in the old mansion later. However, those furniture are quite sturdy, and they are also old and antique, all of which were built by old craftsmen in the past, although they are not worth so much money, and they are not the same as now. ”

Father Wen felt a little regretful after hearing this: "It's a pity." But that's not bad. If this is a full house of red sandalwood yellow pear, the price must not be doubled. ”

The four of them chatted and walked, and the people who came and went in the alley looked at them, and many of them looked at Wen Qingyuan and Qin Xiao with familiar eyes. However, young people are not at home during this time, so the elderly and children are not so interested in celebrities, and there is no one to disturb them. When he arrived at the door of the house, Father Wen was speechless: "This household? This family was originally an official. ”

Qin Xiao replied: "Yes." said that the ancestor was in the imperial dining room, and later because he was appreciated by the emperor, he was given a big position. That's why we have this house. Otherwise, how could you open a private restaurant when you were desperate, and then make a fortune again. ”

"So it's better to have craftsmanship." Father Wen went up and touched the bronze auxiliary head on the door. "That's a good thing."

Qin Xiao went to the side door to open the door lock, and then opened the side door. "Dad, Mom, let's go in and see again."

Since entering the yard, Wen's mother and Wen's father's eyes have not been idle. Brick by brick, even the old persimmon tree in the yard made them like it very much. Because Qin Xiao is asking for restoration rather than reconstruction, even if the bricks and tiles will be reinforced, they will be put back in order according to the original marking, it can be said that except for the grass on the ground and the glass on the window, which are not the original, even the bricks and tiles are more than a hundred years old.

Originally, there was a restaurant in the front yard, so after removing the tables and chairs, the room was empty. Only some calligraphy and paintings left by the original owner are not famous masterpieces after identification, and they are currently placed here to pretend.

Unexpectedly, Mother Wen took a fancy to one of the gentleman's pictures at a glance. The painting is an orchid, for a layman like Wen Qingyuan, Qin Xiao and Father Wen, this is not just a few leaves and a few flowers. But for Mother Wen, there is so much more to it. She stood by the painting and admired it for a while, and she liked it very much.

Wen Qingyuan held his forehead: "Mom." How beautiful is this painting? ”

Mother Wen nodded: "Good-looking!" If you look at this brushstroke, it is smooth and free, and the painter's skills are extremely deep. And you look at this ink, the shade is appropriate, and you can see from the color that it is a good ancient ink. It's a pity that this person didn't become famous, looking at the year of the payment, it is estimated that the person is no longer there. ”

...... "Wen Qingyuan is really convinced." Mom, this painting belongs to ours anyway. When can't I see it? Let's take a look at the back two floors of the courtyard first. Don't you still want to buy New Year's goods? ”

Compared to the emptiness of the houses in the first two floors, the last floor of the courtyard is smaller and more crowded. In fact, don't look at the courtyard with three entrances, which was also standardized in ancient times. Obviously, at the beginning, it was just a two-entry courtyard, and then because I had to do business, it was re-separated. It is also rebuilt by the elderly, otherwise the overall value of the yard should come down. So the first two courtyards are significantly larger, and the last floor was originally supposed to be a warehouse, but later it was changed to a place to live, so it is much smaller.

Don't look small, there are still eight rooms. The middle of the three main rooms is the living room. There are ondols in both the east and west rooms. However, in fact, floor heating is laid underground, so the kang returns to the kang, but there is no need to burn the stove. One of the four rooms has been converted into a bathroom and toilet, while the other three are occupied. Comparatively, the kitchen and dining room look larger than the master bedroom. Probably also the professional relationship of the original owner's family, I think I attach great importance to dining.

Mother Wen went through the rooms. It's a bit insufficient. "In this room, there is one room for the two of us, and one room for the two in-laws. The eldest has one room for four people, and the little Zhen Shuhua has one room. Then you two have nowhere to live. ”

Qin Xiao smiled: "Isn't there a room with a bed in front?" We'll just stay there. ”

"Isn't that like you're throwing you two out alone?" Mother Wen looked at him and smiled.

Wen Qingyuan smiled: "Don't be afraid." I didn't throw it too far, and I'm still at home. Mom, how's it going here? Why don't you just move in? There are a lot of old families living in this area, some leaders, some literati and painters, and so on. And there are no messy people here, you don't see that it is not a closed community, but because it is a protected ancient building complex, the security in the vicinity is slippery. There is a police station to the east. You live here, and we can rest assured when we are not at home. ”

Mother Wen asked, "What about you two?" Moved over too? ”

Wen Qingyuan shook his head: "If you are filming in the capital, you can come and live from time to time." But it's definitely not okay to move here completely. Inconvenient at work. ”

Father Wen put his arm around his wife's shoulder: "Don't embarrass the children about this." Here you like it so much. I love it too. And your calligraphy and painting gallery are you willing to leave here? So so be it. I just have to find two trustworthy people to take care of the home here. Xiaoxiao, the bodyguard company you invested in, can you find all-round talents? ”

Qin Xiao smiled: "Of course you can!" It's up to me. In fact, Dad, you should bring two bodyguards at your current value. Do you want me to invite you both back? ”

Father Wen hurriedly waved his hand: "Don't you." It's good for me to be alone, it's too pompous to have two people follow. ”

Mother Wen looked left and right a few more times, and then decided: "Since you don't come to live permanently, then we don't have to move over there." Let's get everything new. Anyway, the new year is a new year, and it's good to be brand new. Eating and drinking are easy to do. Let's go buy curtains and bedding today, and then buy a new set of pots and pans. But speaking of which, the old jars and casseroles they left behind are really good things, but I don't know if they can still be used. ”

Qin Xiao replied: "Do you see the row of small crockpots wrapped in the top row of kitchen cabinets?" That's the guy who made their own secret soup. Their old man was a treasure when he was alive. But I haven't used it for more than three years, and I don't know if it will work. ”

"Me too, why do you mention this. Let's go, go shopping first. Lao Wen, are you going with us or going to the company? ”

Father Wen's attitude was very resolute: "I'll go back to the company for a meeting. Shopping isn't for me. ”

Mother Wen snorted at him: "Don't pull it!" Thankfully, I have two filial sons! I don't know what I want you to do! ”

Father Wen looked at the sky speechlessly, and wanted to complain in his heart: Where did I come from such two filial sons. But he didn't dare to say it......