Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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However, now that I am in a foreign country, I have plenty of free time every day and my daily communication depends entirely on English. This has become a great opportunity to improve my spoken English.

Initially, they started with the most basic daily greetings, practicing simple phrases like "Hello" and "How are you" repeatedly to strive for standard pronunciation.

As time went by, the topics of communication became more and more extensive, gradually expanding from weather and food to deeper content such as interests, hobbies, and cultural differences.

He Yuzhu carefully guided his sister. If there was a slight deviation in pronunciation, he would point it out immediately and patiently demonstrate syllable by syllable until He Yushui mastered it.

When encountering more complicated grammatical points and his sister looked confused, He Yuzhu racked his brains, gave examples from small things in life, and patiently explained them repeatedly to help his sister understand.

During the long journey, He Yushui seized every opportunity to practice English.

From the initial shyness when speaking, when words felt awkward even on the tip of my tongue, to now being able to speak confidently.

When they stepped into the provincial capital of Nanyue Province, He Yushui had been completely transformed.

In the bustling station, she chatted easily with the staff who spoke English, and her clear English pronunciation echoed in the noisy environment.

Whether asking people about the best route to their destination or inquiring in detail about key information such as the specific train times and stops, she handled it with ease, her face brimming with confidence, without any trace of her previous awkwardness and nervousness.

When they set out, the biting cold wind blew like a knife. He Yuzhu and his companions wore thick cotton jackets and trousers, wrapping themselves tightly. Under the layers of clothing, they were deeply afraid of the severe cold in the north.

The train started slowly and moved towards the south with a clang.

As the wheels rolled, the coldness quietly faded away, and outside the car window, the scenery unfolded like a picture scroll, gradually transitioning from the barren snowfield to the green fields, and then to the lush and verdant mountains.

He Yuzhu felt the warmth gradually rising in his body, so he and his companions took off their heavy cotton jackets and put on light sweaters. He suddenly felt relaxed, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders.

When the train arrived at the provincial capital, the moment they stepped out of the carriage, a warm and humid air hit them in the face, as if a layer of soft gauze was wrapping them.

They hurriedly took off their sweaters, leaving only underwear and thin jackets on their bodies. Their slightly sweaty skin comfortably felt the unique warmth of the south, as if they had become one with the enthusiasm of this city.

In the industrial park, He Yuzhu and his team took a short break to recuperate.

Several days of busy preparations left them physically and mentally exhausted, but thanks to adequate rest and careful preparations, everyone regained their energy and spirits.

Finally, they boarded the ship, which blew its whistle and slowly sailed out of the harbor, braving the wind and waves as it headed steadily towards the Hong Kong River.

The ship sailed steadily on the vast ocean, the blue sea surged with waves, and the waves hit the side of the ship again and again, splashing layers of snow-white waves, sparkling with tiny light in the sun.

He Yushui was wearing a simple dress and standing lightly on the deck. The sea breeze was blowing in her face, and her hair was flying freely in the wind, like a piece of lively ink-colored satin.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze filled with longing, eagerly anticipating the upcoming arrival in Hong Kong, a city filled with both opportunities and challenges. After several hours of sailing, the ship finally arrived safely at the bustling Hong Kong pier. The skyscrapers lining the shore came into view, heralding the beginning of their new journey.

Although the skyscrapers in Hong Kong at that time were only about 20 stories high, they already exuded an amazing atmosphere of prosperity.

The streets are bustling with cars, trams and buses weaving back and forth, with the sounds of engines and horns blaring one after another.

The streets are lined with shops, with a dazzling array of signs and colorful neon lights flashing non-stop, making the night look like a dream.

He Yushui was filled with excitement, his eyes looking around, full of curiosity about everything around him, as if he had stepped into a completely new world.

Her eyes wandered around like a nimble bird. The exquisite goods in the street windows and the wonderful performances of the street performers all made her feel extremely novel.

When her sight accidentally fell on the towering villa on Taiping Mountain, she was suddenly shocked and her eyes widened like bells. She asked in disbelief:

"Brother, is this our home?"

The villa is hidden among lush green trees and looks particularly majestic.

The snow-white exterior walls shine softly under the bright sunshine. The garden is full of flowers, with roses, tulips, and lilies vying for beauty. Some are red like fire, some are pink like clouds, and some are white like snow. It looks like a castle from a fairy tale, noble and elegant.

He Yuzhu narrowed his eyes slightly, and a gentle smile appeared on his face. That smile was full of pampering, as if nothing in the world was as important as the person in front of him.

He straightened his back, his tone brisk and firm, as if promising something that would inevitably come true: "That's right. When I finish my current work in a while, I'll buy you one as a dowry. We can't be vague about this house in Hong Kong. After all, it's a gift for your sister. If we buy it for her, we have to buy the best. The location, facilities, and layout—everything has to be top-notch, so she can marry in style."

Hearing this, He Yushui's originally jade-white cheeks suddenly flushed with a bright and warm blush like the sunset in the sky. The blush was like a lively stream, winding all the way from her cheeks and quickly spreading to her ears.

She paused slightly, then lowered her head tenderly, biting her lower lip with her pearly teeth, and said with a hint of coquettishness: "Brother, you are so bad!"

As she spoke, she stomped the ground lightly with her feet in exquisite cloth shoes. Her stomping movements were light and agile, and her whole body exuded the unique cuteness and shyness of a young girl.

Then, like a little rabbit startled by a sudden noise, she quickly turned her head with nimble movements, a playful glint in her eyes. She looked as if she was really shy and wanted to run to Xu Huizhen eagerly to tell her about the teasing her brother had just had on her.

Xu Huizhen stood aside, quietly watching the interaction between the brother and sister, her eyes full of smiles.

After a moment, she couldn't help laughing.

She wore a gentle smile like the warm spring sun on her face, and walked towards He Yushui with light steps. Her tone was as gentle as the gurgling of a mountain stream, and she said slowly: "Buying you a villa in advance is really not an exaggeration. You see, girls will get married in the future. Having a cozy little home of your own will make you feel more at ease when you get married, as if you have the most solid backing. Just imagine, that villa, decorated to your liking, full of cozy little things. How about this, I will help you ask around and see if there is any villa in this capital city that meets all the requirements. Whether it is the prosperity of the area, the exquisite design of the house, or the pleasantness of the surrounding environment, I, your sister-in-law, will carefully and conscientiously check it for you, and I will definitely not let you down."

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After hearing what her sister-in-law said, He Yushui's cheeks instantly warmed up, and the blush was as bright and juicy as a ripe apple in spring.

She subconsciously bit her lips slightly, her teeth sinking slightly into her lower lip, as if trying to hide her inner shyness and panic.

After a moment, she opened her red lips and shyly called out, "Sister-in-law!" Her voice was soft and full of intimacy, like a spring breeze, gently blowing through people's hearts.

He Yuzhu stood on the street and did not rush to the company immediately. Instead, he took out his phone from his pocket with a focused look, and his slender fingers skillfully dialed Liao Lieying's number.

As soon as the call was connected, his voice came through eagerly yet calmly: "Manager Liao, how is the situation at the company? Please tell me in detail about the progress of various businesses, the work status of the employees, and any emergencies."

Liao Lieying gave a clear and organized report over the phone. He Yuzhu listened, nodded slightly, and occasionally frowned and asked a few more questions.

After learning that everything was normal at the company, business was progressing steadily, employees were doing their jobs, and there were no unexpected situations, his tense shoulders slowly relaxed and he breathed a long sigh of relief. The big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

After thinking for a moment, he made a decision in his heart. He put his work aside for the time being. Since his sister rarely came to Hong Kong, he had to spend two days with her and fulfill his responsibilities as a brother.

These past two days, He Yuzhu has been single-mindedly planning a trip for He Yushui, determined to let his sister see all the wonders of Hong Kong.

They plunged into the bustling streets of Hong Kong, where shops were as dense as stars, with signs one after another, making it overwhelming.

He Yuzhu, like a local expert, stood in front of a shop selling unique handicrafts. He picked up an exquisite wood carving and enthusiastically explained it to He Yushui, "Sister, look at this wood carving. It was hand-carved by a local Hong Kong master. Every line shows the craftsman's painstaking effort. This is a craft unique to Hong Kong."

He Yushui's eyes were sparkling as she looked around curiously, asking questions from time to time, and He Yuzhu answered them patiently.

Then, they strolled to the picturesque beach, where the waves rhythmically beat against the beach and the gentle sea breeze, carrying the unique salty and humid scent of the sea, gently caressed their faces.

He Yuzhu and He Yushui took off their shoes, rolled up their trouser legs, and stepped into the cool sea water.

He Yuzhu was sharp-eyed and spotted a beautiful shell on the beach. He bent down to pick it up and handed it to He Yushui with a smile: "Sister, the color of this shell is so beautiful, and the patterns are so clear. Take it back as a souvenir."

The two of them laughed and searched for shells on the beach, occasionally chasing the waves that came up on the beach. Their laughter drifted with the sea breeze, and they fully appreciated the unique customs and culture of Hong Kong.

He Yuzhu took great pains to help He Yushui quickly integrate into Hong Kong life.

He moved among the teaching staff of his own school, with a keen eye, carefully considering the qualities of each teacher.

In the end, he carefully selected a young female teacher.

This female teacher has a lively and cheerful personality. She always has a smile like the warm sun, which dispels the haze around her. At the same time, she is gentle and careful, and can keenly capture the subtle changes in other people's emotions.

He Yuzhu personally arranged for the female teacher to live and eat with He Yushui, and asked her to take care of her sister's daily life in all aspects, from the careful preparation of three meals a day to the washing and sorting of clothes, no matter how big or small.

Whenever He Yushui encountered confusion in the new environment, whether it was a problem at work or troubles in life, the female teacher could give just the right advice and help with her rich experience and caring care, becoming He Yushui's most solid support in Hong Kong.

As for buying a villa, He Yuzhu was not in a hurry.

After all, he has his own large real estate company and is well-known in the industry.

The company has a special department whose members are all experienced professionals in the industry. Their daily work is to collect information on various villas in detail.

When analyzing the location advantages, they will consider whether the transportation is convenient, the distance from the core area of ​​the city, and whether there are high-quality education and medical resources in the surrounding area; for the house layout, they will conduct in-depth research on whether the spatial layout is reasonable, the lighting and ventilation conditions, and whether it can meet diverse living needs; and in terms of surrounding supporting facilities, the distribution of shopping malls, parks, leisure and entertainment venues, etc. are also within the scope of their research.

All this information will be organized into detailed and professional materials and presented to He Yuzhu.

Therefore, he thought it would not be too late to wait for a while, until his sister's life became more stable, and then calm down and slowly make a choice based on this information.

Just like this, the days pass by like quicksand on your fingertips and as quickly as a flash of light.

He Yuzhu is busy juggling work and life every day, immersed in trivial daily life and has no time to take care of other things.

In the blink of an eye, two days passed quietly, as if they had never left any trace in his life.

He Yuzhu, wearing a neat suit, walked into the company's gate at a leisurely pace.

His eyes were firm, revealing an unquestionable aura.

As soon as he arrived at the company, he showed his decisive style and quickly instructed his secretary to call a meeting of the company's top executives.

After a while, the heads of various departments walked into the conference room and sat upright at the conference table with solemn expressions.

He Yuzhu's eyes were like torches as he slowly scanned the crowd. He said in a steady and powerful voice, "Everyone, please report on your recent work progress in turn."

Looking back, when He Yuzhu resolutely left the company, it was only the beginning of December.

At that time, cold air from the north would occasionally invade the south, and the air was filled with biting chill, but the streets and alleys were already filled with the unique atmosphere of bustle and busyness at the end of the year.

Shops along the street have hung up festive red lanterns, merchants are busy preparing for year-end sales, and pedestrians are hurrying by, carrying large and small bags of New Year's goods.

Now, time has quietly passed and it is already March.

The breeze blows gently, bringing with it traces of warmth. Wherever it goes, the frozen earth gradually wakes up and all sleeping things come to life.

In the park, peach blossoms are bright, alternating between pink and green; in the fields, rape flowers are golden and brilliant, forming a golden ocean.

If you do the math, four whole months have quietly passed since he resolutely left and returned. This period of time has been like a long and unpredictable journey.

Among the many business segments that the company is involved in, radio manufacturing is the leader and can be regarded as the core pillar.

The importance of this business is self-evident. It not only directly affects the company's current revenue situation, but also is related to the key direction of the company's future development, and it affects the entire body.

Looking back, there were initially only four lonely industrial buildings standing in the area where the company is located. As the business scale continued to expand and the development needs became increasingly urgent, the remaining industrial buildings were also put on the agenda, and a chapter of intensive construction began.

Today, the construction site is bustling with activity, with large machines roaring day and night, excavators and cranes performing their duties, and workers wearing safety helmets busily shuttling between scaffoldings, carrying building materials, building walls and erecting frames. Every link is progressing in an orderly manner, laying a solid foundation for the company's growth.

Today, the first batch of buildings have been completed. They are located in Wan Chai and North Point, with a total of six industrial buildings.