Chapter 119: A Brand‑New Life

It seems that people in the upscale villa district generally have high quality, even the security guards are so devoted to their posts.

Listening to the security guard's hearty welcome.

Lu Haitao chuckled in the car, his vanity greatly satisfied.

As the vehicle kept moving forward, it finally reached the destination.

The brand‑new villa beside it is Lu Jing's new home; a black wrought‑iron gate encloses the courtyard, which is filled with flowers and plants, clearly tended by a dedicated gardener.

"We've arrived at the new home!"

Lu Leyi happily leapt out of the car and pushed open the wrought‑iron gate.

Just as the family was about to move things inside, another security guard ran over.

"Excuse me, this is an upscale community; please handle your belongings gently and don't disturb others."

"Don't worry, we'll be quiet."

Lu Haitao smiled and stepped forward, handing out another cigarette.

The guard clearly took them for movers; after taking the cigarette, he waved his hand, indicating them to continue.

Lu Leyi asked with some puzzlement, "Dad, why do you hand out cigarettes to everyone you meet? This guard's attitude isn't as good as the previous one. We're the owners; what's wrong with moving a few things?"

"You child, you have no sense of etiquette at all!"

Feng Qinru, carrying a pile of items, passed by and said irritably, "From now on you'll definitely keep your head down and not look up; having better connections is certainly the way to go."

Lu Leyi pursed her lips slightly and said nothing more.

The movers also got off the truck and helped carry the large items into the villa.

Lu Jing stood in the villa's courtyard, observing the surroundings.

Behind this villa is a lake, and there is a villa on each side.

One of the villas has a sign and is still on sale.

The other has already been sold; on the third‑floor balcony, a woman is attracted by the bustle here and is looking this way.

When her gaze met Lu Jing's, the woman walked straight into the house and, with a snap, pulled the curtains shut.

"What's wrong, dear? Suddenly getting so dramatic?"

Inside the room, a man in his thirties was working at the computer.

The woman drew the curtains, sat on the sofa, and said angrily, "It's midday, clanging and banging making noise—how could I not be angry?"

"Oh? What's downstairs?"

The man curiously walked to the window and looked down, "That neighboring unit was sold, so we finally have neighbors."

"Having neighbors isn't a good thing," the woman snorted, "They have a child; it'll be noisy all day, it's exhausting!"

"Houses on the Atlant Peninsula aren't that poorly insulated; if you find it noisy, just close the windows. Shall we go visit the neighbors later?"

The man frowned at the woman, seeming to think she was being unreasonable.

The middle‑aged woman turned her head away, "I'm not going; if you want to, go yourself. Can't you see how shabby their family looks? Their clothes are worse than the movers'; they must have won the lottery to afford an Atlant Peninsula house."

"And look at their furniture, it's hilarious!" He Xiaoli covered her mouth and laughed, "The sofa is missing arms and legs; how can such a shabby place be on the Atlant Peninsula?"

"He Xiaoli, are you going through early menopause? People wear what they need; what does it have to do with you?"

The man sighed, stood up, and shut the computer on the desk, "I won't say more. Chairman Xu Xingwu must have something pleasant happening and wants to treat us subordinates to a meal; I have to go."

"When will you be back?"

"Probably in the evening."

"Alright, I'm having Australian dragon tonight; see if you can pack a portion for me."

The man sighed, grabbed his briefcase, and left the room, "Okay, got it."

He Xiaoli finally calmed down, lying on the sofa and playing on her phone.

"Boom—"

The outside truck engine's start roared again, irritating her, and she slapped the glass.

"So annoying, so annoying!"

After more than three hours, they finally placed everything in its proper spot.

The moving company responsibly helped clean the new house.

The family entered together with a sense of ceremony, looking at the spacious, bright new home, all wearing joyful expressions.

Three stories tall, a huge living room, a sun‑lit balcony, classical luxurious décor…

Having lived in the old complex for decades, they were used to crowding and darkness; moving into the new house left Lu Haitao and his wife a bit unsettled.

Lu Leyi's happiness was written plainly on her face as she ran wildly up and down.

She screamed wildly, rolling on the sofa and the bed.

After rolling, she got up and rushed toward the courtyard.

Seeing Lu Leyi's excitement, Lu Haitao's face showed a hint of satisfaction; he turned his head to Lu Jing and said:

"Xiao Jing, there are quite a few new pieces of furniture in this house; it must have cost a lot, right?"

"Dad, don't worry; these were given when we bought the house, no extra cost!"

To spare his parents' feelings, Lu Jing didn't mention that he had asked the property management to purchase them in advance.

"We happened to lack a lot of furniture after moving to the big house, so we don't need to buy any now..."

As Lu Jing expected, Feng Qinru immediately laughed upon hearing the furniture was a gift, "The house is really nice; the amenities are so complete!"

"The light is ample, the courtyard is large, and there's a garden for vegetables; I want to grow some peppers, some eggplants, and more..."

Lu Jing accompanied his parents to appreciate the new house on the first floor, then they went upstairs together.

On the second floor, Lu Leyi had already chosen her room; seeing Lu Jing go upstairs, she cheerfully said, "Brother, I want this second‑floor room; would you sleep on the third floor?"

The villa has three floors in total, each floor containing three spacious rooms.

Feng Qinru, upon hearing that, walked into Lu Leyi's room, glanced around, and then scolded, "Your brother hasn't even been picked yet, and you're already chosen?"

Lu Leyi was stunned for a moment, her face full of grievance.

Lu Jing smiled, patted Lu Leyi's head, "Mom, I'm actually wanting a third‑floor room. All three rooms on the third floor are mine—one as a bedroom, one as a training room, and the other turned into a study."

"Besides, I'm about to go to Wushu University soon, so after that I'll only be able to come back during holidays, so it doesn't matter which room I stay in."

Feng Qinru was slightly taken aback, then quickly recovered.

Indeed, the child is about to leave home and start a boarding life…

Feng Qinru hesitated a little, just as she was about to speak, Lu Jing said cheerfully, "Mom, it's getting dark, shouldn't we have dinner now?"

"Oh, right!"

Lu Haitao approached with a smile, "Kid's mother, hurry up and cook. After we eat, let's bring some gifts and visit the neighbors; we've been moving our stuff for so long, we must have disturbed them."