Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 813: Childhood’s playground
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As Ye Tian explained the scenery along the way, the three cars drove through the bustling and noisy streets, and finally arrived at the intersection of Dongsilishi Hutong.
Lishi Hutong is located in Dongcheng District, Beijing. It starts from Chaoyangmen South Street in the east and Dongsi South Street in the west. There is a branch lane in the south that leads to Yanle Hutong and Dengcao Hutong, and a branch lane in the north that leads to Qianguaibang Hutong.
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, this was a market for selling donkeys and mules, and was called "Donkey Market Hutong."
The courtyard home of Grandpa Ye Tian is located in this ancient Lishi Hutong, not far from the mansion of the prefect of Wuchang in the Qing Dynasty, where the TV series "Mansion Gate" was filmed.
Of course, the two houses are incomparable. Grandpa Ye Tian’s house is just an ordinary courtyard house, far from being a luxury house.
If you don't look at the condition of the house and just look at the market value, in the capital where land is at a premium, this grandpa's house can be considered a luxury house.
Not only this house, but also any courtyard house located within the Second Ring Road of Beijing, every one of them can be regarded as a luxury house in terms of market value!
As for how bad those houses are, how bad their condition is, and whether they can be lived in, it does not affect their value. Who makes them located within the second ring road of Beijing? This is where the value lies.
Lishi Hutong is fairly wide, so there is no problem in passing vehicles. Moreover, there happens to be an open space not far in front of my grandfather’s house, so parking is no problem, as long as it is not full of cars.
Under Ye Tian's instructions, the three cars drove into Lishi Hutong one after another and slowly drove towards the middle of the alley.
Seeing the courtyards that kept appearing outside the car window, Betty said excitedly:
"Steven, this is what you call a Beijing courtyard house. It looks really strange. Why are the windows facing the street in these houses so small? Will this not affect the lighting?
Also, why can you only see one wall and no other buildings when looking through those open courtyard doors? What is the reason? What's the purpose? "
For this curious baby's endless questions, Ye Tian can only answer them. The parents' brains are a little hurt by the questions.
"That's right! This is what I call the Beijing courtyard house, one of the most distinctive traditional buildings in China and one of Beijing's very famous features.
Beijing courtyard houses attach great importance to protecting personal privacy. The windows facing the street are generally very small, but the doors and windows facing the courtyard are very large and bright, and there is no problem with lighting.
The wall inside the gate is called the screen wall. Its purpose is to block the eyes of people on the street and protect the privacy of the owner of the yard from being invaded. It also has some Feng Shui rules.
When you wait for grandpa’s house, you can enter the courtyard and see what’s going on inside. Then you will have a more specific understanding of the courtyard and fall in love with this kind of architecture! "
“I understand, I’m looking forward to seeing the whole Beijing courtyard house, and even more so, your grandparents and other family members!”
Betty chuckled and nodded, her eyes full of expectation.
After a pause, Ye Tian continued emotionally:
“I grew up in an ordinary courtyard house in front of me. This alley was my playground and adventure paradise! I didn’t move out from here until I entered junior high school.
This alley carries the memories of my entire childhood, full of joy and laughter, which is unforgettable. No matter where I go, this is my spiritual harbor and my home! "
"Listening to what you said, I want to know more about everything here. This is your home, and it will also be my home in the future!"
Betty gently shook Ye Tian's hand, her eyes full of tenderness and sweetness.
Looking at their outrageous and sensational performance, both my parents shuddered, but their faces showed a happy smile.
After gathering his emotions, Ye Tian whispered a few words to Betty.
"Dear, my grandparents live in the courtyard in front. You will see them later. Do you remember the names and etiquette I taught you before?"
Betty nodded affirmatively and said proudly:
"Of course you remember! Isn't it just about kneeling down, kowtowing, and calling grandma and grandpa! I practiced it in New York, so don't worry, there won't be any problems!"
At the end, Betty said in broken Chinese:
"Grandpa, grandma, hello!"
Although this sounds awkward! Ye Tian gave a huge affirmation, smiled and nodded in approval:
“That’s right! This is the flavor, much improved compared to the past few days!”
The parents who were also in the car were completely dumbfounded. They stared at Ye Tian and Betty, who had just spoken a broken Chinese sentence.
It took a while before the old couple came to their senses.
Then they laughed loudly.
"Hahaha, Xiaotian, what are you doing to cause trouble? Just let Betty follow you and call your grandparents. Why do you want to kowtow to others?
Don’t call her a foreigner. Even among us Chinese, how many of us still kowtow to our elders? Not many people kowtow during the New Year and holidays. Why do you think of this? "
Dad asked curiously while laughing.
My mother was the same, laughing but also a little puzzled.
Ye Tian did not smile, but said seriously to his parents:
"Dad! Mom! Just leave it alone. This is my decision and a way of expressing my feelings. Not only does Betty have to kowtow, but I am also going to kowtow to my grandparents!
You are all in Beijing, and you can see your grandparents at any time, so you may not have deep feelings. But I am on the other side of the world, and we only meet each other very rarely. Shouldn’t I kowtow a few times?
As long as my grandparents like it, I am willing to kowtow as many times as I want, and I am full of joy. Betty is the one I am planning to marry, so I let her kowtow with me."
After hearing these words, my parents suddenly fell silent, the smiles on their faces disappeared, and their expressions became much more serious.
After a moment of pause, my father said appreciatively:
"This is a beautiful thing! You really should kowtow to your grandparents a few times. This is an old etiquette. Don't forget it. It's rare that you still have this heart! That's right! Your grandparents didn't talk about you in vain!"
When dad said these words, mom also nodded appreciatively, her eyes becoming a little moist.
While talking, the motorcade had already arrived at the open space not far in front of Grandpa’s house.
Fortunately, there are still a few empty parking spaces here, which is perfect for parking.
Seeing this situation, Ye Tian immediately instructed the driver to park the GMC commercial vehicle in the parking space, and the two Range Rovers behind him parked in two adjacent parking spaces.
The car stopped quickly and everyone got out of the car one after another.
But Ye Tian did not take out his luggage from the car immediately. Instead, he walked up to the two lawyers and said a few words to them with a smile.
After finishing speaking, the two lawyers left here with their belongings and documents, went to the alley entrance and took a taxi home.
When they left, both of them had big smiles on their faces and were very excited.
There are large and generous commissions to be earned, which will make anyone smile!
Next, several drivers arranged by the car rental company were also sent away by Ye Tian. If they are needed, just call them and ask them to come over. There is no need to stay here.
I believe that in less than two days, Raymond and the others will be able to quickly master Chinese traffic regulations and then be able to drive quickly in Beijing.
They all have international driving licenses and have no problem getting on the road.
Furthermore, Ye Tian himself is a native of Beijing and has a clear understanding of the city's road conditions. There is no need for these drivers, which will only increase unnecessary risks.
While he was arranging these things, many people in the alley had already seen them and recognized him at a glance, and discussions started.
"Lao Ye's eldest grandson is back. He is the devil who thrived in New York, became a billionaire, and keeps causing trouble!
My grandson showed me this guy’s online video, what’s his name on the YouTube website? This guy is so ruthless, he kills people like he butchers chickens, and it makes my heart tremble just to watch him! ”
"Yes! Troubled times are here! Fortunately, Lao Ye's eldest son and his family don't live here, otherwise you can just watch, and the entire Lishi Alley will be unsafe and even trembling!"
While talking in low voices, people stopped and looked at this side with curiosity in their eyes.
As long as there are old residents in this alley, they all know Dad and Ye Tian, and they are all saying hello to them.
"Brother Ye, I haven't seen you for a while, come back to see your old man!"
"I haven't seen you for a while, Junzi. How are you doing now? Isn't your son back from abroad? Come and see the old man together"
"Xiaotian, you are doing well now. We often hear about you in China. You are so awesome! Give us Beijing men a face!"
"Uncle Liu, I haven't seen you for a long time. You look so good! Please don't praise me again. You know that I have had this problem since I was a child. When I praise you, I become proud, and when I am proud, I can't find fault!"
Ye Tian was very relaxed while carrying his luggage under the car while laughing and coughing with the neighbors.
Amidst the laughter, Ye Tian and Betty’s luggage and two boxes containing gifts were all moved down.
Raymond and his luggage were left in the car and taken directly to the hotel later.
Afterwards, Dad and Ye Tian said goodbye to the surrounding neighbors, took Betty and the others, pushed their luggage, and walked towards grandpa's house 100 meters away.
At this time, no one came out to greet Ye Tian in the yard of Grandpa's house. It was not that everyone did not pay attention to Ye Tian, but because everyone did not know that Ye Tian had entered the alley.
On the road just now, my father wanted to call his family to inform him, but Ye Tian stopped him.
He wanted to surprise his grandparents and everyone in the yard.
Looking at their leaving figures, people started talking more lively. Several people even took out their mobile phones and started to notify other people in the alley.
While discussing, everyone's eyes, without exception, looked a little worried.
Who can not be worried when a demon king comes to his own alley?