Chapter 200: Chapter 200 Santana

Susu smiled and said nothing. She just waited for the elderly couple to enjoy themselves, guessing it would soon be a prime example of a reality check being a pleasant surprise.

After sitting on the train for a whole day, the family was tired and didn’t want to fuss, so they simply called room service for some food.

The old couple couldn’t help but be amazed. No wonder the stay was so expensive, there was even a phone in the room, and they could have someone deliver to them without stepping out.

Mrs. Lu cozied up to Father Lu’s ear and whispered, “When we get back, let’s give the kids some money to help out. We can’t spend all their money.”

“What? Speak up, I can’t hear you over the rumbling.”

“Old man, I can’t be bothered with you.”

Father Lu, utterly confused, scratched his head as he watched his wife flounce off to find the grandchildren.

He muttered to himself, “What’s got into her now? We were just fine, why is she annoyed again?”

Susu, who had seen the whole exchange, couldn’t help but smile. They were just like two old kids.

After waking up from an afternoon nap and getting the in-laws settled with the children in the hotel to rest, the couple went downstairs to take care of some business.

“Hello, is Xiao Li around?”

The people in the room looked up at the sound of the voice.

“Sister Su, Brother Lu, you’ve arrived so quickly?” Xiao Li came running over with a beaming smile.

Seeing how much rounder Xiao Li looked, Susu teased with a laugh, “Xiao Li, seems like you’ve been living the good life.”

“Hehe, Sister Su, I’ve just had a baby…” Xiao Li said, scratching his head sheepishly.

“Wow? Comrade Xiao Li, that was fast. How many months is the baby now?”

“Hehe, just over eight months.”

“Have you weaned him yet?”

“Yeah, mostly because I don’t produce much milk…”

…

Lu Xiaoting, feeling out of place as a man listening to women chat about childbearing, silently stepped back a few paces, following behind them.

The whole way there, Xiao Li’s smile was exceptionally radiant. Don’t even ask why; when the god of wealth comes knocking, how could one not be thrilled?

“By the way, Xiao Li, do you know anyone who sells cars? We’re thinking of buying one while we’re here.”

“Sister Su, you’ve come to the right person. My husband sells cars, and we’re old friends, so he definitely won’t overcharge you.”

“Ok, then. Give me your contact information, and I’ll get in touch.”

“No need, Sister. Just give me your address and phone number, and I’ll have my husband pick you up with one of the company cars.”

Susu thought it over and agreed; it would save some hassle.

Then, they started talking about the house.

Xiao Li’s company had been entrusted with renting out several courtyards they owned, and there was still one vacant at the moment.

The next day, the couple completed the transfer procedures for the two houses they had picked out the day before, paying cash in exchange for the keys.

Susu, holding the keys to the new properties, was so thrilled she couldn’t stop smiling, even though prices had gone up considerably since two years ago.

Compared to future prices where a fortune might afford only a restroom, these houses were an unbelievable bargain.

That afternoon, Susu hired a nearby adept auntie to clean up the courtyard and house thoroughly.

On the third day, the extended family, tired from playing all day long, simply packed their bags and moved in.

“The courtyard feels so much nicer. Staying in a hotel just isn’t the same,” said Mrs. Lu and Father Lu, as they led their grandchildren around inspecting each room.

The original plan was to wake up at 7 a.m., tidy up, have breakfast, and be ready to leave by 8 a.m., but it was ruined by the children who wouldn’t wake up.

Susu wouldn’t have minded staying in bed herself if it weren’t for the appointment with Xiao Li’s husband to go car shopping; they were all exhausted from the previous day’s activities.

Even Father Lu and Mrs. Lu, who were always punctual at home, got up late today.

“Mom and Dad, you rest up. We’re not in a hurry. Anyway, we’re staying until just before the new year,” she said.

“Hey.”

“Hello Sister Su, Brother Gu, I’m Xiao Li’s husband. Just call me Xiao Wang.”

Susu

smiled and nodded, then seated herself with the man. “Xiao Wang, do you have any car models to recommend?”

“Generally speaking, the Santana sells quite well. There are also some other Audis… within your budget, I think the Santana is a pretty good choice. Or there’s also one that is slightly cheaper…”

“I feel that after all, a car is a tool for getting around, so it doesn’t have to be so expensive.”

Susu nodded. In those days, cars were still considered luxury items. Compared to before, there was no need for something too pricey, her main concern was convenience.

Moreover, she didn’t have an obsession with driving luxury cars. When compared, between houses and cars, naturally the extra money would be better spent buying another house.

Cars depreciate in value, whereas houses not only retain their value, but they can also increase manyfold in price over time.

In the end, after looking around for quite a while, Susu chose a Santana that was nearly two hundred thousand yuan.

“Sister Su, Brother Lu, can you drive? Do you need me to help you drive the car back first?”

Susu coughed dryly, “Ahem. Well, Xiao Wang, why don’t you teach us?”

Xiao Wang was dumbfounded, thinking Sister Su was oversimplifying driving a bit too much. But he still diligently gave them some lessons in the empty space behind.

“Sister Su, Brother Lu, this is…”

Lu Xiaoting’s heart was in his throat as he watched his wife skillfully drive the car around in a circle.

The two men were gaping with eyes wide open; she had learned just like that?

Susu smiled without a word, just watching the two men whose eyeballs were nearly popping out of their sockets.

“My goodness, Sister Su, you’re too amazing!”

…

A black sedan slowly stopped at the front door.

“Daddy, Mommy?”

Seated at the doorstep playing with stones, the three youngsters and an elder’s eyes lit up, and they immediately rushed over to the parents who had just gotten out of the car, chattering nonstop.

“Where did the car come from, Daddy, Mommy?”

“Daddy, Mommy, you even know how to drive, you guys are so awesome!”

Susu and Lu Xiaoting exchanged smiles, “This is the car your dad and mom just bought, so we can go out and have fun driving.”

“Wow~ That’s great~”

The three kids touched here and peered there, full of wonder and curiosity.

Stoic Xiao Yu couldn’t help but get excited, cautiously touching and inspecting the car with his brothers and sisters.

In those days, having a car at home was truly something extraordinary. Many adults and children from the neighborhood, hearing the commotion, gathered around to see what the fuss was about.

Wary that their kids might accidentally cause some damage to someone else’s car, the parents held tight to their children and watched from a respectful distance.

Hearing the noise, Father Lu and Mrs. Lu also came running out, rubbing their eyes in disbelief.

“My goodness, pinch me, husband, to see if I’m having an illusion?”

“Ow, Mom, it’s real!”

Mrs. Lu continued to flinch from the pinch but was too preoccupied to react, quickly going up to see the newly arrived car for herself.

“Oh my, I’ve really made it big, riding in a car with four wheels?”

Mrs. Lu gingerly touched the car here and there, afraid of damaging it. “Susu, where are we going for fun?”

“The train station.”

“The train station? What are we going to the train station for?”

“It’s a secret for now. Just wait a little while and you’ll find out,” Susu sold them on the suspense.