Lu Mingfei, who had read Dragon Clan before Dragon Slaying
Chapter 931: Eri's Visit
Chapter 931: Eri's Visit (Two in One, please subscribe!!!)
"I heard that you and Eri were going home, so your aunt just rushed to the market to buy a lot of vegetables." The uncle put his arm around Lu Mingfei's shoulders and said, "In fact, she had already bought vegetables this morning, but she felt that it would not be enough for five people. Just now I saw her basket filled with fish and pork ribs. She had just put down the vegetables and hadn't even had time to take a breath when you guys arrived."
"Brother, you drive very fast." Lu Mingfei scratched his head and looked at the middle-aged housewife whose face was still flushed due to the intense exercise with great emotion, "Sorry, Auntie, I'm bothering you."
"What are you talking about? We are a family, so what is troublesome?" Auntie glared at him. "I am so happy that you and Eri came to visit uncle and auntie. You brought so many gifts, how can I neglect you? Other aunties can't give them. Mingfei has eaten the food I cooked for so many years, you know my cooking skills."
“I know, I know, Auntie’s cooking skills are amazing!” Lu Mingfei gave a thumbs up, “Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to raise Mingze and me so well!”
"Mom, do we have sweet and sour pork ribs today?" Lu Mingze asked with some anticipation.
"Yes, of course. We have everything you want to eat today." Auntie waved her hand and said generously, "No one should hold back today. Eat all the food. If it's not enough, I can buy more, but no leftovers. Eri, don't be polite, just treat it like your own home!"
"Okay." Eri nodded obediently, "Thank you, Auntie."
"You're being too polite right now, aren't you?" Auntie was amused by the little girl. "We're a family, so what's there to thank or not?"
"Let's go home." Lu Mingfei held Eiry's hand and followed his uncle and aunt upstairs. He had mixed feelings in his heart.
This should be the daughter-in-law coming to visit... sort of, right?
It would be great if my parents were here. They might be more enthusiastic and fond of Eri than my aunt.
But now Lu Mingfei feels very satisfied. At least he has a place called "home" where he can bring Eri back. When he comes back, there will be people to cook for him and he won't be hungry. He also has a place to sleep... Eri is right. Although this city is not as good as Tokyo, Chicago, Shanghai, or many other places, Lu Mingfei thinks it is the best.
He grew up here, this is his home, the only place in the world where he feels a sense of belonging.
The corridor in the old neighborhood was not wide, and it seemed a bit cramped for five people to go up the stairs at the same time. Lu Mingfei looked at the familiar stairs. The handrail on the right and the wall on the left were newly painted, and there was a pungent smell of formaldehyde. It seemed that it had been renovated when he was not back. The small advertisements for lock opening, unblocking water pipes and applying for broadband that were originally everywhere in the corridor were gone without a trace.
Going up to the third floor, the familiar iron door turned into a high-end password door, and the door lock was a row of numbers and a round hole.
"The door has been changed." Lu Mingfei said.
"Yes, I just changed it not long ago. I was originally expecting the community to be demolished, but then the government announced the news of the old town renovation. There was no hope for demolition, so I renovated the house inside and out." Uncle said, "I'm quite foresighted, right? It's a good opportunity for you to bring Eri here. Oh, Mingfei, this is the most advanced door. The original key is useless. You can record your fingerprints when you have time."
After opening the door, the house really looks brand new. The walls that were originally yellowed by oil smoke and graffitied with paintbrushes are now covered with new wall coverings. The furniture and appliances have basically been replaced with new models. The sofa has been replaced with the most popular technology fabric, the refrigerator has been replaced with a Haier double-door, and the TV has been changed from the original 30-inch generic brand to a 55-inch TCL LCD screen.
"It's really changed a lot. I can hardly recognize it." Lu Mingfei couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the home that was very different from his impression.
"Hahahaha, now that I'm old, I should pay more attention to the quality of my life." The uncle said with a smile, "I spent all my year-end bonus last year on this, so of course I have to buy something more high-end. How about it? Is it okay?"
"Uncle has good vision!" Lu Mingfei gave a thumbs up.
"It's fine if you and Lu Mingfei show off, but Eri is still here." Lu Mingze couldn't help but hit his conspicuous father, "Compared to Eri's house, these things are still considered high-end?"
"We are just an ordinary family. We can't compare with Eri's family." Aunt said to Eri, "Right, Eri? Your home is a little small, so you have to bear with it."
"It's better than where I live." Eri shook her head. "It feels very cozy here."
When aunt said this, she was actually watching Eiry's expression out of the corner of her eye, fearing that the little girl would show some kind of disgust or unhappiness. Of course, there was a world of difference between their family and a wealthy family like Eiry. The little girl had already held a wedding with Lu Mingfei. Aunt didn't have a bad impression of Eiry, but if the other party was snobbish because of her family background, aunt would always feel uncomfortable.
Fortunately, Eri's expression was serious and her tone was sincere. It was obvious that the little girl really didn't think that her little house was worse than her family's mansion in Tokyo. The aunt's impression of this simple little girl increased a lot.
"Then I'll go cook first. Mingfei, take Eri to sit on the sofa and tell the little girl not to be too reserved." Auntie went straight to the kitchen and said, "Let Mingze make you a cup of tea... Oh, you young people don't like tea. There are drinks in the refrigerator. Mingze, go get two cans for your brother and sister."
"I'm a little busy now, Dad, can you get it for them?" The little fat boy ran straight to the bedroom with his newly received Alienware laptop. After plugging it in, he couldn't wait to test its performance.
"Your aunt and I really spoiled this kid." The uncle opened the refrigerator and asked Lu Mingfei and Hui Liyi, "What do you want to drink? We have Coke and orange juice at home."
"But... let's have orange juice." Lu Mingfei thought about it and realized that he was a married young man now and had to start paying attention to his health.
"Have a Coke, thank you uncle." Eri said politely.
"We're family, stop saying thank you all the time." The uncle placed a can of Coke and a bottle of orange juice in front of Eiry and Lu Mingfei. Although he said this, it was obvious that he really liked this polite and well-behaved girl.
The sound of cooking oil sizzling came from the kitchen. After staying abroad for a long time, Lu Mingfei hadn't heard this sound for a long time. He missed it a little. Eiry turned her head curiously. She never knew that cooking required such a big noise. Even though she had been to Japanese restaurants, those simple Japanese dishes did not require such a big fanfare.
After a while, the aroma of onions and garlic burst out, along with the taste of ripe marinated meat, which aroused the appetite of Eri.
"Mingfei, how long will you stay this time?" Uncle asked Lu Mingfei. "Not sure yet. Actually, I'm not here for vacation this time. I'm here for a research project. I have to finish it before I can go back." Lu Mingfei used the excuse he had prepared long ago, "This time I'm working with my senior on the project. I thought it would be a good opportunity to bring Eri home to see my uncle and aunt."
"Oh, you guys are really busy with your studies. Lu Mingze is so idle. I even said he went to a fake university." Uncle said, "Uncle asked, isn't this to drive you away? You can stay as long as you want when you go home, because my annual leave ends tomorrow. It just so happens that you guys can go home today, and your bedroom has been cleared out. You can choose to have Mingze sleep in one room with us, and you and Eri share that room. Or, the three of us can just squeeze in, and let Eri live with your aunt. Whatever is more convenient, do it your way."
“No, no, this is too much trouble for you.” Lu Mingfei waved his hands repeatedly, “This project is for the school. We will stay in a hotel and the school will reimburse our travel expenses.”
"You're already home, why are you staying in a hotel?" The uncle said with some dissatisfaction, "It's your first time bringing your wife home, how can I let you stay out? This is against the rules. Your aunt and I can sleep on the floor but I can't let you stay in a hotel!"
"That's right. If this gets out, the neighbors will say that our family is abusing our niece's wife." The aunt who was cooking in the kitchen also interjected.
"The main reason is that this project is a bit troublesome. We may be away from home a lot, sometimes leaving early and coming back late. I'm afraid of disturbing your rest." Lu Mingfei explained stiffly.
"What are you afraid of? We've got a new fingerprint lock at home, which is very convenient. You don't need to carry a key." The uncle raised his eyebrows. "Your studies will definitely be the priority. It's convenient to eat at home. Whether you want to eat out or go home, just tell your aunt in advance. The big refrigerator we bought at home is not just for decoration. It can store food for a week!"
"Well... okay." Lu Mingfei sighed inwardly, knowing that he could not win over his uncle and aunt, so he nodded and agreed.
Uncle turned on the TV, which happened to be the city's midday news channel. A host in uniform was broadcasting the city's weather forecast. Uncle was about to change the channel when Lu Mingfei suddenly paused.
"Wait a moment." Lu Mingfei said, staring at the series of dark cloud and water drop icons on TV, his brows gradually furrowed.
"Oh, by the way, it will rain in the next few days, so remember to bring an umbrella when you go out." The uncle reminded, "The umbrella is in the shoe cabinet at the entrance."
"It's going to rain for the next few days... This isn't right." Lu Mingfei murmured in a low voice, "I checked the weather forecast last night, and it shows that this city will be cloudy or sunny for the next week."
"Yeah, that was the weather forecast last night, but it suddenly changed this morning. I haven't had a day off for the past week, and it's been raining all week." The uncle also complained, "The weather has been a little abnormal recently. I watched the news this morning and the experts said it was because of some tropical cyclone or something, so there have been heavy rains for who knows how many days in a row, and maybe strong winds. It was the same a while ago. I heard that a newly built elevated road was washed away. I don't know if it's because of the government's shoddy construction or if the weather in this city is just too weird."
Lu Mingfei ignored his uncle. He quickly took out his mobile phone and opened the weather forecast interface... As expected, a yellow warning popped up, and it would rain heavily for the next week.
But he clearly remembered that when he looked at the weather forecast last night, it would be almost sunny for the next week... Could the climate have taken a 180-degree turn in less than 24 hours?
It is definitely not what the experts call a tropical cyclone. Science cannot explain it. Even coastal cities are like this. The elements of this city have been completely disordered. This is some kind of supernatural power.
Lu Mingfei turned his head to look out the window. The weather, which had been sunny, was now slightly cloudy, as if a dark hand had enveloped the city. This was different from the feeling when he went to Japan. In Japan, it was Herzog who was causing trouble. Lu Mingfei knew very well that the so-called "God" was nothing more than the remains of the White King left in the world... But hidden in this city, it was as if there really was a god, quietly watching everything in the city in a corner where no one could find him.
Lu Mingfei even felt that the thing already knew they were coming.
Otherwise, why were the only ones missing in this city the senior brother’s father and Ye Sheng?
What do the two of them have in common?
Are they all Chu Zihang’s acquaintances?
No, they are all mixed race.
How many mixed-bloods are there in this city? Lu Mingfei didn't know, but according to the "mixed-blood distribution" of Kassel College, there should be very few mixed-bloods of unknown identity in a city. Over the years, only the two of them have disappeared on rainy nights, and both of them are mixed-bloods.
Is there such a coincidence?
Lu Mingfei felt that his thoughts were a little confused. After hesitating for a while, he still didn't call Chu Zihang. After all, they would meet soon, and some things were better discussed in person.
Perhaps because she noticed that Lu Mingfei was a little nervous, Huili took the initiative to hold Lu Mingfei's hand. Huili's hand was warm, which made Lu Mingfei feel more at ease.
"Go buy some more food with your aunt later. It's hard to go out in the next few days because of the heavy rain. What do you two want to eat... ahem." While the uncle was still chattering, he suddenly saw the two holding hands. He couldn't help but tease, "After all, they are a young couple. They have a good relationship."
Lu Mingfei was not embarrassed, after all, his uncle was not a stranger, and Hui Liyi had no intention of letting go until the aunt in the kitchen shouted, "Dinner is ready!"
“Here I come!” Lu Mingfei stood up reflexively and went to help his aunt serve the dishes.
Eri was about to go as well, but her uncle stopped her and took her to the dining table.
A cushion was specially placed for the little girl. The uncle made a circle with his hands and gestured to his mouth a few times: "Do you want some?"
Strangely enough, Eiry actually understood the meaning of the gesture. Her eyes lit up and she was about to nod, but suddenly she remembered Lu Mingfei's instructions and began to hesitate.
"Sakura said to drink less." Eri looked a little lonely.
"Hey, the situation is different. This is your first time here, so you should drink a little with uncle. It's rare to meet a girl who can drink as much as you." The uncle patted his chest and assured, "If uncle says you can drink, then you can drink. In this family, uncle has always had the final say. I'll do your homework on Lu Mingfei's side."
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