Chapter 339: Distributing Gifts
Chapter 339: Chapter 339: Distributing Gifts
Truth be told, Su Qing had a bit of a knack for cooking. She could not only make home-style dishes but also some pastries and snacks.
However, between the years in the apocalypse during her past life and having no time to practice in this one, her skills had gotten a bit rusty. Besides, treating Mrs. Li’s injuries required a daily regimen, much like taking medicine; it couldn’t be skipped. Since she would be living in a dorm for her freshman year, coming back to cook for Mr. and Mrs. Li every day was simply impractical.
Besides, the elderly couple had a housekeeper. If she came back specifically to cook every day, it would seem a little too deliberate. Therefore, the most reliable method was to make pastries.
But the Li family knew all about her life experiences in this lifetime. She wasn’t exactly someone who would know how to make pastries, so she needed a good excuse.
’Or maybe I could buy a house near Beijing University first?’
With that thought, Su Qing made up her mind. So, after dinner, she said to Li Wan, "Mom, I’m planning to buy a house near Beijing University."
"Why the sudden urge to buy a house? Didn’t you already buy a courtyard home? You can’t live in that many houses at once." Li Wan’s thinking was still rooted in the old-fashioned mindset of the era—that having just enough housing was sufficient, and there was no need to buy so many properties.
"My cousin and I will be living in the dorms, and I’m worried we might not get used to it. If we don’t, we can stay at the house during the day and just go back to the dorm at night to sleep," Su Qing explained with a smile.
Hearing this, Li Huan, who was standing nearby, cheered. "Oh my god, Qingqing, I love you!"
Li Huan couldn’t afford a house in Beijing on her own. But she knew that if Su Qing wanted to buy one, she absolutely had the means. Li Huan was well aware that the gold bars from the Cheng family’s thank-you gift were more than enough. After receiving the gift, Su Qing hadn’t hidden it from her. Lord knows, when Li Huan saw all those gold bars and jewelry, she was completely stunned. She had never seen so much money in her entire life!
The Li family was very supportive of Su Qing’s idea, and they all offered to chip in to help the two cousins buy a house. This was especially true for Li Wan, who was quite flush with cash herself. Since returning to the Li family, her parents and two older brothers had given her several large red envelopes. The Zheng family had also given her compensation, and now that she had a job with a monthly salary, she had a considerable amount of money on hand.
How could Su Qing let anyone else pay? She had more money than she could spend. Forgetting everything else, the thank-you gift from the Cheng family alone included gold bars worth two million, not to mention all the expensive jewelry. What’s more, the Cheng family’s parents had also gifted her a mansion in Xiangcheng’s affluent district.
After much convincing, Su Qing finally talked the Li family out of helping her buy the house. Although the family knew Su Qing had saved the Cheng family’s daughter in Xiangcheng, they were still astounded by the thank-you gift she received. Forget Li Huan’s earlier shock—even Mr. and Mrs. Li had never seen so many gold bars.
Shang Yuqi chuckled. "I never would have thought Qingqing would be the wealthiest person in our family now."
"Isn’t that the truth." Mrs. Li stroked Su Qing’s hair, unable to keep her hands off her. "Our Qingqing is truly blessed."
Su Qing was very perceptive. She could naturally see that the Li family only felt admiration for the gold bars she possessed, without a trace of jealousy or resentment. In her heart, her approval of the Li family grew even stronger.
From the time she returned yesterday until tonight, the conversation had revolved around Li Huan running away, Su Qing helping to solve the case, and both of them getting into university. Plus, not everyone had been present before, so Su Qing hadn’t taken out the gifts she brought for the family.
"Speaking of which, I brought gifts for everyone. It’s perfect since you’re all here today." As Su Qing spoke, she went back to her room and brought down a wicker trunk. Inside were all the gifts for the Li family.
"Cousin, what gifts?" Li Yongkang, being the youngest, loved receiving presents the most. Hearing Su Qing’s words, he couldn’t help but cluster around her, asking with wide, adorable eyes.
"Why don’t you guess?" Su Qing was also very fond of this lively little cousin.
Li Yongkang tilted his little head and shook it. "I can’t think of anything. But I’ll like whatever you give me, Cousin."
"Aww, you’re such a sweet-talker." Li Huan teased, tapping little Yongkang on the nose with a smile.
Su Qing didn’t keep them in suspense. She opened the wicker trunk and took out the gifts for the Li family one by one.
For the elder women of the family, she had jadeite bracelets of excellent quality. Additionally, since Mrs. Li loved to wear her hair in a bun, Su Qing had a special gift for her: a jasper hairpin. The head of the pin was shaped like a cluster of blooming plum blossoms, which happened to be Mrs. Li’s favorite flower. Delighted, Mrs. Li immediately swapped it with the one she was wearing.
The elder men in the family, including Gu Xinsheng, each received a Patek Philippe men’s watch.
Her male cousins each got a high-quality jade pendant. She also gave Li Yongkang a set of popular toys from Xiangcheng. As expected, the little guy was more interested in the toys than the pendant. Of course, Su Qing hadn’t forgotten Li Yongxin, who wasn’t back yet; she gave his jade pendant to Shang Yuqi to pass along.
As for Li Huan, Su Qing had already given her a beautiful jadeite necklace, which was hanging around her neck right now.
These gifts were undeniably expensive. Even though they had been mentally prepared, they were still left gaping at Su Qing’s grand gesture.
"This is far too valuable!" Shang Yuqi and Song Qingwen both stroked their jadeite bracelets, the smooth, warm feel reminding them of just how precious the items were.
Su Qing smiled and waved her hand magnanimously. "Just accept them. I can afford it."
Li Huan also laughed. "Mom, Auntie, this is a token of Su Qing’s affection. If you feel bad about it, you can just be even nicer to my Qingqing in the future, haha."
Shang Yuqi laughingly scolded her, "What do you mean, ’your Qingqing’? Qingqing is *our* family’s."
For a moment, everyone in the Li family burst into laughter, and the entire home was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
Since she had decided to buy a house near Beijing University, Su Qing contacted Yan Dongjun the next day.
Although Yan Dongjun didn’t live in the main compound, he was well-informed. He had already heard about the real-and-fake-daughter situation in the Li family and knew that Su Qing was now their true granddaughter. He was very happy when he received her call.
Su Qing said to Yan Dongjun with a smile, "Brother Yan, I need to ask you for a favor. I want to buy a house near Beijing University, and I was wondering if you’re familiar with the properties in that area."
Yan Dongjun was very surprised. "You’re buying a house near Beijing University?"
"That’s right," Su Qing said with a laugh. "I got into Beijing University, and I figured it would be convenient for school, so I’m planning to buy a place there."
When Yan Dongjun heard this, he quickly congratulated her with a smile. "Wow, that’s fantastic news! Congratulations, congratulations!"
"Thank you, Brother Yan."