266: Golden Dragon on the Back

The two of them played around for a while. Bai Xue led Yao Shanshan to the second floor, and when she saw the large swimming pool, she completely lost her composure again, excitedly shouting, "Wow!" This was indeed the extravagant life of a capitalist.

The rooms on the third floor, apart from being larger, having better decor, and better furniture, weren't particularly special.

Passing through the corridor on the second floor, there were a few lounge chairs placed there. The cross breeze made one feel completely refreshed.

Connected to the corridor was a row of east-facing rooms, which were guest rooms. After Zhang Jun's uncle's renovation, only four rooms remained on the second floor. Each guest room had an independent bathroom, and all the furniture was made of rosewood.

The easternmost part was transformed into a large sea-viewing platform, furnished with a tea table set. Standing there, one could overlook the entire bay and the vast South China Sea beyond.

The phrase 'viewing the sea from the railing' perfectly captured this ambiance.

In the middle area, the wall had been removed, and some barbecue grills and similar tools were placed further inside.

On the first floor, besides a storage room where Yang Qi and Bai Xue's fishing gear was kept, there was another room containing three extra-large freezers for storing seafood that needed freezing.

There were also two other rooms that became Yang Qi and Bai Xue's studios respectively.

The remaining four rooms were all guest rooms.

Just as the two women were feeding the koi in the backyard, Yang Qi pulled Yao Shanshan's luggage into the house.

Hearing the commotion, the two came to the front yard. Bai Xue took the suitcase from Yang Qi's hand and directly led Yao Shanshan into the elevator, preparing to let her stay in a third-floor room.

Yang Qi didn't mind; after all, they were all guest rooms. It really wasn't ideal for a girl to stay alone in the east-facing room.

Just then, Yang Qi received a call. It turned out the people delivering the Arowanas had arrived at the community gate.

Some time ago, Yang Qi had asked Zhang Jun's father to help him find some Arowanas. After all, the old man also kept them and was very knowledgeable.

He rode his tricycle to pick them up and bring them in.

There were three large Golden Arowanas in total. After they were placed in the large fish tank in the living room and all the equipment was turned on, the Arowanas shimmered with golden light under the illumination, looking incredibly beautiful.

"Wow! These Golden Arowanas are so beautiful, like generals wearing golden armor."

Bai Xue had just brought Yao Shanshan out of the elevator when she saw the glittering Golden Arowanas and immediately walked over to admire them.

"Husband, these fish are so beautiful! How much is each one?"

Bai Xue asked while looking at them.

"Uncle Zhang helped us buy them. They are gold-based crossback Arowanas, three hundred and fifty thousand each."

Yang Qi replied while also admiring them.

"Oh! If Uncle Zhang recommended them, they must be good."

Bai Xue nodded, softly acknowledged, and continued to admire them.

Unlike Bai Xue, who was relatively calm, Yao Shanshan's eyes widened when she heard that a fish cost three hundred and fifty thousand, thinking she had misheard.

"Madam Yang, these three are all gold-based crossback Arowanas with pure bloodlines. Look, the base color of all their scales is gold, without any Variegated."

"The scales on both sides are bright up to the fifth row or higher, and the pearl scales (small scales at the base of the dorsal fin) are all lit up, making the entire fish body appear a brilliant gold."

"Also, its eye rings are dark red."

"These are all proofs that it is a purebred, high-quality crossback Arowana."

The person selling the Arowanas carefully explained to Bai Xue.

"Hmm, I don't understand much, but what you introduced perfectly matches."

Bai Xue nodded and said to the man.

"Husband, have you paid yet?"

"Not yet."

"Then I'll pay this boss! Is it 1.05 million?"

Bai Xue took the bank account number from the man and transferred 1.05 million.

After their engagement, Yang Qi had given Bai Xue a supplementary card, so Bai Xue could also handle payments sometimes.

The Arowana seller then taught them some things to pay attention to when raising Arowanas.

Afterward, Bai Xue took Yao Shanshan to cook. Since there were no elders present, Bai Xue and Yao Shanshan let loose and thoroughly enjoyed a seafood feast.

Ever since Bai Xue's appetite had greatly increased, she always felt embarrassed to eat too much when visiting her mother. She would stop eating when she was about sixty to seventy percent full.

Only when it was just her and Yang Qi would she eat her fill without restraint.

At first, Yang Qi would tease her, but she still persisted, leaving Yang Qi not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

That night, when they were sleeping, Bai Xue told Yang Qi about Yao Shanshan and said that she might stay at their house for a while, hoping Yang Qi would agree.

Actually, Yang Qi did have some thoughts about an unfamiliar person suddenly moving into their home.

But seeing how much Bai Xue cared for her best friend, he couldn't bring himself to say anything negative.

"Then what about our original plan to go to the South China Sea in a few days?"

Yang Qi asked.

"The plan remains the same. If Shanshan wants to go, she can come with us; if not, she can stay home and play."

"Shanshan is actually very pitiful. Her mother passed away early, and her stepmother isn't good to her. Even now, there isn't even a room for her at home."

"Originally, her family didn't allow her to go to university. She earned her tuition fees by working, and throughout her university years, she always worked part-time to earn living expenses."

"We often used to hand out flyers together, and she would dress up as a mascot for mall openings. She helped me a lot."

Bai Xue began to reminisce, chattering about all the big and small events in school.

More often, she spoke of the joy and hardship she and Yao Shanshan experienced together while working part-time.

The four unbreakable bonds in life are: "sharing a classroom, fighting in battle, splitting ill-gotten gains, and visiting brothels together."

It seems the two of them had at least shared a classroom and split "ill-gotten gains."

"Alright! You decide on this matter."

Yang Qi said, gently patting Bai Xue's smooth back.

"Thank you, Husband, you're too good. Here's a reward for you."

Bai Xue finished speaking and flipped over, mounting him.

Is she going to be a female knight?

...The next morning, Yao Shanshan woke up, looked at the luxurious guest room filled with rosewood furniture, and then stood by the French window for a while, gazing at the sea view.

She secretly felt happy for her sister, who now had such a privileged life.

She turned around, washed up, changed her clothes, and went downstairs.

Arriving in the kitchen, she saw Bai Xue already cooking seafood porridge and quickly went to help.

"Xiao Xue, what else do you need me to do?"

"Shanshan, can you help me knead the dough? My husband likes to eat steamed buns."

Bai Xue knew she couldn't treat her good friend like a guest, as that would make her uncomfortable staying there. So, she didn't stand on ceremony.

Yao Shanshan nodded in agreement and began to look for flour in the cabinet Bai Xue pointed to.

Yang Qi had also woken up early and was watering the trees and flowers in the front and back yards.

"Husband, time to eat!"

The kitchen door opened, and Bai Xue stood there, calling out to Yang Qi, who was watering in the backyard.

"You two eat first, I'll be right there."

Yang Qi finished watering the last persimmon tree, washed his hands, and entered the kitchen.

"I'll carry the porridge; you two take the other things. Don't get burned."