Song Liang once suggested to Li Mu that while island investment is not hot enough now, he can first pledge a small part of the equity to capital, and then withdraw hundreds of millions of dollars in cash to buy some private islands with beautiful environments in Australia, Europe and the United States. It can be used to house the entire extended family after retirement.
Li Mu was not very interested in this. He told Song Liang two very important tenets in life, that is: do not plan to immigrate, and do not try to transfer the wealth you earned at home to overseas. China is truly rich. A considerable number of people will choose to immigrate without hesitation after getting rich, and then move their assets overseas. Even entrepreneurs who have not immigrated will mostly transfer their assets. In Li Mu's eyes, this is not a responsible enterprise. Things a home should do.
Therefore, in Li Mu's view, Yanjing must be his home base for the rest of his life. He will invest at least half of his time and energy in this hot land and in the Chinese Internet industry. Therefore, he hopes that after his parents completely retire in the future, they can also Settled in Yanjing with himself.
Although Ziyun Villa is a geomantic treasure, it does not seem to be really suitable for my parents to live in. My father likes to live like a wandering cloud and wild crane, with mountains, water, fields and land. Ziyun Villa is too luxurious for him. , too little fun.
Maybe in my father's mind, living in Ziyun Villa is not as interesting as living in his hometown in the countryside.
Li Mu's time will become more and more precious in the future, and he is afraid that he will have too little free time to return to Haizhou every year. Under such circumstances, he can only save the country by saving the country, buy a good place in Yanjing, and follow the rules of his parents' generation. According to their needs, it is best to completely customize a villa or even a villa, as long as they like it, because only in this way can the parents live in Yanjing for a long time in the future without feeling boring.
Father Li was quickly attracted by Li Mu's proposal. He also realized that his son would have less and less time to go home in the future. In the future, he and his wife would come to Yanjing to accompany him, rather than letting them go home to accompany him. Under this general premise, it is time to prepare in advance for long-term settlement in Yanjing.
After thinking about it, Dad Li asked Li Mu: "Is land expensive in the northern suburbs of Yanjing?"
Li Mu shook his head: "It's not expensive. The cheapest land in Yanjing at present is probably in the north. The north is the starting point of the Yanshan Mountains. It has mountains and water, and the environment is very good, but the potential for economic development is relatively lacking."
Dad Li smiled and said: "I heard that many famous scenic spots in Yanjing are in the north."
Li Mu said, "I'll take you and mom around when you have time to see what you like."
In the future, many resort attractions will be developed in the northern suburbs of Yanjing, as well as many resort hotels and high-end mountain villas. The environment in some places is indeed very good, surrounded by mountains and rivers, quiet and comfortable. In my previous life, I would occasionally drive at the foot of the mountains or on weekends. Find a farmhouse to stay by the lake for two days, which is especially suitable for relaxing your mind and body.
Dad Li also became interested and said: "When SARS is over, we can really go and have a look. In a few years, your mother and I will hand over the property at home to relatives from the two families to take care of it, and we will come Yanjing will live with you, and if your grandparents like it here, you can take them over too."
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Li Ma and Li Ziwei cooked a table of delicious home-cooked meals together. Li Mu deliberately opened a bottle of red wine and poured some for everyone.
At the dinner table, Li Ziwei was a little reserved at first, but under the influence of the enthusiastic atmosphere of Li Mu's family, she quickly integrated in.
Li's mother was not in a hurry to express her inner thoughts. She just treated Li Ziwei with extra love, kept picking up food for her, chatting with her, and telling her interesting stories about the family of three over the past twenty years.
Halfway through the meal, Dad Li said to Mom Li: "I was chatting with my son outside just now. My son said he wanted to find a piece of land in the northern suburbs of Yanjing to build a villa for us."
"Build a villa?" Li Ma asked in surprise: "Isn't it great here at Ziyun Villa?"
Li Mu smiled and said: "Ziyun Villa is small, but the suburbs are bigger."
"Oh my God." Ma Li said hurriedly: "It's too big for me. There are so many empty rooms, and just our family of three lives in it. It seems empty. I don't know that you usually want to live in such a big house alone. ?If I lived here alone, I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night.”
Li Mu said: "Building a villa in the suburbs does not necessarily mean that the house is big. The main thing is that you can build some facilities that you like. My dad said that I missed the days when I was a farmer, so I thought about building a villa in the suburbs. In addition to building villas, I also wanted to build a villa in the suburbs." I need to get two acres of land for my dad to grow some pollution-free fruits and vegetables..."
Li Ma smiled and said: "I think your dad is too busy. If you give him two acres of land, will he be able to farm it?"
"If I can't plant it, why don't I still have you?" Dad Li smiled and said, "I'll build you a sunroom and let you plant flowers and grass. Don't you just love playing with flowers and plants? Then I will grow vegetables and you will grow them. With flowers and plants, a few chickens, and a few guard dogs, my life will definitely be comfortable."
Mother Li said: "Let's raise two more pigs. We can kill them for meat before the New Year."
"It may not be impossible." Dad Li said with a serious face: "When the time comes, we will also take over our parents. Don't the old people just raise and grow whatever they like? Then the four old people will live with us. Together, my son can come and stay for two days when he has time on weekends, and it will be even more lively if other relatives come over to celebrate the New Year during the holidays.”
Only then did Li's mother realize the profound meaning of what Li's father said about building a villa. If there really was such a place, she would be able to live with her son in Yanjing from now on. The child is older and cannot be with him every day, but We can't not see each other for several months like before. It would be best to come back every week and spend time with our parents. If we really settle down in Yanjing again, this wish will come true in the future.
At this time, Li Ziwei also said: "Auntie, the environment in the northern suburbs of Yanjing is very good, and the transportation is also very convenient. If the traffic is smooth, it can be reached by car in a little more than an hour. It will be more convenient for Mr. Li to visit you then."
Mother Li nodded and said with a smile: "Auntie will also reserve a room for you. If you have nothing to do on the weekend, come and stay with Auntie for two days."
Li Ziwei said without hesitation: "Okay, I will definitely accompany you often."
Li Ma said with a smile: "It's said to be building a villa, but I don't know how many years have passed since it was built."
After saying that, Li's mother looked at Li Ziwei and said: "Ziwei, how about I clean up a room here for you and you can move here to live in the future. Anyway, you have to run around with Li Mu every day. Wouldn’t it be more convenient to live at home?”
Li Ziwei was stunned for a moment, glanced at Li Mu awkwardly, and then said: "Auntie, my job is to help Mr. Li handle all kinds of complicated and trivial matters. How can I cause you trouble..."
Li Ma smiled and said: "This is not causing trouble. Auntie hopes that you can spend more time with me."
Li Mu said helplessly: "Mom, Ziwei has to live her own life. If you let her live at home, she will be around our family of three every day. How can she have her own living space?"
After eating more than half of the meal, Li Ma still hadn't said her core appeal. Li Mu guessed that she didn't know how to speak, so she kept looking for opportunities. But looking for opportunities, it was a good idea to let Li Ziwei live at home. It’s really inappropriate. It was okay when my parents were in Yanjing. What if I’m left alone after my parents leave? He lives with his assistant. If this spreads out, the outside world will not know how to guess about his relationship with her.
Li Ma nodded at this time and said: "What you said makes sense." After saying that, she looked at Li Ziwei and said apologetically: "Ziwei, auntie is not thoughtful enough, but you can come to the house more often, and in the evening When you have time, you can come back for a meal with Li Mu, and ask the driver to take you home after the meal."
Li Ziwei nodded hurriedly and said, "Okay auntie, I will visit you and uncle often in the future."
At this time, Li's mother cast a look of help to Li's father. She really didn't know how to talk to Li Ziwei. Li's mother was not a strong person and always considered others in everything, so she was afraid that if she spoke directly, she would let others down. Li Ziwei felt stiff or uncomfortable, but she wanted to guide the topic to this point, but she always missed the point.
Father Li didn't know how to speak at this time. The couple exchanged glances frequently, but neither one came up with a solution.
When Li Mu saw this situation, he simply said to Li Ziwei: "Ziwei, actually my mother asked me to take you home for dinner today. The main reason is to ask you if you are willing to be her daughter-in-law. She wants to recognize you as her daughter-in-law." It’s not just one or two days.”
The couple didn't know how to bring the topic to this. Unexpectedly, Li Mu told Li Ziwei the truth all of a sudden, but this also made Li's mother and Li's father relieved. In fact, this kind of thing was meant to be a big deal. Fang Fang said that when she should have entered through the front door, Li Ma kept thinking about how to pierce the window paper, and naturally went deeper and deeper.
Li Ziwei was startled by Li Mu's words and did not react at this moment. Li's mother felt relieved and the inexplicable psychological burden disappeared. She smiled and said to Li Ziwei: "Let me tell you, Uncle Li." You are like my own daughter, so I have always had this idea, but I don’t know if you are willing.”
"I..." Although Li Ziwei was extremely shocked, she was also extremely moved. She always thought that Li's father and Li's mother were good to her because of their personalities. Unexpectedly, the two of them actually treated her as a daughter.
However, it was beyond her imagination to admit that she could be her daughter, so she didn't know how to answer for a while.
Mother Li said seriously at this time: "Ziwei, don't be too embarrassed. If you feel it's inappropriate, just say so. Auntie will definitely not be angry, let alone embarrass you."
Li Ziwei was panicked and couldn't help but look at Li Mu. He was her boss and she was his employee. Now his parents wanted to recognize her as their goddaughter. Although she was willing, she had to see what her boss wanted.
Li Mu said to Li Ziwei: "This is something outside of work, so you don't have to worry about work when you think about it. No matter what, our relationship at work will remain the same."
Li Ziwei nodded slightly, and said to Ma Li and Dad Li with a bit of emotion and a bit of guilt: "Aunt Li, Uncle Li, thank you very much for your love for me. From my own heart, I am very willing and honored to be your goddaughter. But I don’t think I can make the decision on my own in this matter. I have to discuss it with my parents... "
Li's mother immediately became happy and nodded: "This is what it should be, it should be, it is not a trivial matter for people to have sex. You have to ask for your parents' permission. You can ask your parents' permission for me and your Uncle Li." If they agree, then we will meet and formally determine the matter."
(End of chapter)