Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife Chapter 1640 - 1641: The Family Fortune Earned by a Son

That night, Cheng Su put substantial effort into 'repaying' Qi Taiguo, and after a period of absence, their reunion was marked by an unprecedented display of passion and vigor. Furthermore, with her grandfather sharing a room with Grandma, the small sleeping quarters were exceedingly cramped. Consequently, Qi Xiaoqi was compelled to share a bed with his parents, enduring a night of both physical and mental anguish – a truly pitiable predicament.

The following day, Cheng Su awoke with aching limbs. Her son, Qi Xiaoqi, sported noticeably red and darkened eyelids, which prompted Mother Cheng to exclaim, "Why are the child's eyelids so dark? Did he have trouble sleeping last night?"

Upon closer inspection, Cheng Su noticed a faint redness and felt a twinge of guilt. Observing her son's weary eyes as he yawned, she reassured, "No, he slept quite soundly!"

Qi Xiaoqi remained conspicuously silent, mentally noting that her assertion was patently false, given her wide-open eyes.

At noon, Qi Taiguo returned and led Cheng Su and the rest of the family to view their newly acquired residence.

The recently constructed building stood seven stories tall, its exterior adorned with vibrant, small mosaic tiles. This choice was far trendier than a simple white finish, lending the structure a decidedly more upscale appearance.

Cheng Su's apartment was situated on the fourth floor, boasting a south-facing orientation. The hallway was generously proportioned, finished with cement flooring, and the main entrance, crafted from redwood, presented a much grander impression compared to the current dormitory accommodations.

Upon crossing the threshold, the interior floor revealed itself to be paved with mosaics. The home's overall configuration comprised two rooms, a living area, and a bathroom. While designated as two rooms, one space was a small, somewhat cramped storage area. It could serve its intended purpose but wasn't truly suitable for habitation. A meter-wide bed could fit, suggesting it could be repurposed as a study if not used for storage.

Thus, it could be considered, at best, a modest three-room dwelling.

What delighted Cheng Su the most was the balcony, offering a substantial expanse of open space. Its south-facing aspect ensured abundant sunlight, eliminating any concerns about insufficient light for drying clothes and other necessities.

Finally, an end to hanging laundry in the courtyard, a practice fraught with the worry of theft or misplacement.

And the south-facing orientation proved genuinely exceptional, allowing sunlight to flood the rooms, rendering them brightly illuminated without the need for artificial lights.

Proceeding from the living room into the bedrooms, the master chamber was the most capacious, easily accommodating a substantial bed, a wardrobe, and a dressing table. Its floor, too, was laid with mosaic tiles, complemented by a border of black tiles along the baseboards.

Cheng Su moved through the space, scrutinizing the walls and ceiling, both finished with remarkable smoothness. The entire residence exuded a sense of regularity and neatness – quite satisfactory indeed.

"This place is significantly larger than our previous one," Mother Cheng commented, her gaze sweeping over the interior and exterior with admiration.

Mother Qi and the others also expressed immense joy, a profound happiness unrelated to the fact that the Guangcheng property now belonged to Cheng Su. Their elation stemmed from a genuine source.

This house, they realized, was a testament to their son's independent achievement, earned through his own diligent efforts rather than reliance on others. Qi Taiguo no longer had to feel overshadowed by his wife in all family matters; he, too, could now contribute to and build the family's assets.

Mother Qi's happiness was rooted in her son's resurgence.

"This is truly a momentous occasion. Taiguo has served as a soldier for so many years, and to have secured such a substantial home, it finally feels complete," Mother Qi declared, dabbing at the corners of her eyes.

Is not a man's struggle fundamentally about ensuring his family lives well, with ample food and suitable attire? This, surely, is the essence of a man's duty.

"Oh my, my dear daughter-in-law, this is a celebration, and yet you shed such precious tears!" Mother Cheng playfully remarked upon witnessing this display.

Mother Qi responded, "I am simply overjoyed, happy that he has finally earned this family estate through his own merits.".

Was this remark subtly hinting at a deeper meaning?