roccoschili Chapter 264 Going to Zhao Zhaodi's House
Chapter 264 Going to Zhao Zhaodi's House
Ye Wentao's family also lives in a courtyard house, but it's quite spacious, about the same size as yours. Our houses, on the other hand, are relatively cramped.
"Then let's go to Zhao Zhaodi's house instead! Her father is very strict with her. If we go back a little late, she'll definitely get a severe scolding, and he might even have to go looking for her."
Shen Shanshan said.
“If we go to her house and come home a little later, I only need to call my parents to let them know I’m safe and sound. Unlike you male classmates, nobody cares about you.”
Shen Shanshan then said with a grin.
"Okay, it's decided then, let's go to Zhao Zhaodi's house!"
Ye Wentao nodded in agreement with a smile.
Immediately afterwards, everyone mounted their bicycles and set off in a grand procession toward Zhao Zhaodi's house.
Before long, everyone arrived at Zhao Zhaodi's house.
Zhao Zhaodi nimbly leaped off her bicycle and, like a joyful little bird, ran straight towards her grandmother and mother, who were sweeping snow in the yard, shouting loudly:
"Grandma, Mom, my classmates are coming over to play, and we're planning to have dinner here tonight!"
Upon hearing Zhao Zhaodi's call, Grandma and Mom stopped sweeping, their faces breaking into warm and kind smiles.
Mother Lin Fangfang responded with a beaming smile:
"Great! A warm welcome to all of you to my humble abode. The weather is lovely today, so let's take this opportunity to clear the snow from the yard. Come on in, everyone, don't just stand at the door, come inside and warm up."
As she spoke, she gestured for everyone to come into the courtyard.
"Auntie, Grandma, let the boys take care of shoveling snow so the girls can get some rest!"
As Ye Wentao spoke, he nimbly jumped off his bicycle.
He parked the bicycle steadily to the side and then quickly ran towards his grandmother.
He quickly stepped forward, gently took the broom from his grandmother's hand, and began sweeping the thick snow on the ground without hesitation.
At the same time, the other two male students were not to be outdone and took action as well.
One of them hurriedly ran to a corner and found a dustpan; the other worked in perfect harmony with Ye Wentao, using a broom to sweep the mountain of snow bit by bit into the dustpan.
Then, they worked together to lift the baskets full of snow and carefully carried them to the garbage heap not far from the yard.
And so, thanks to the hard work of the three boys, the courtyard, which had been completely covered by snow, gradually revealed its true appearance—clean and spacious.
Looking at the female classmates, they had already flown back to the warm and cozy main room like light butterflies.
Because the heating was turned on early in the morning, the warm and cozy atmosphere inside made people feel extremely comfortable and pleasant.
Zhao Zhaodi busied herself with enthusiasm. She first carefully selected some fine tea leaves, then skillfully began brewing the tea. She also meticulously prepared a variety of delicious snacks to entertain her friends who were coming to visit.
Yan Meili then went to the telephone and dialed the numbers of Mu Li, Zhu Jing, and Wang Bin.
When she heard the familiar voice on the other end of the phone, she excitedly said:
"Hey, darlings, we're all at Zhao Zhaodi's house right now! It's so lively here, come and join us!"
After making those three phone calls, Yan Meili waited happily for her friends to arrive.
At this moment, Zhao Zhaodi had already finished brewing the steaming hot tea.
She picked up the teacup and took a small sip, savoring the refreshing aroma of the tea spreading in her mouth.
However, she did not forget that she had important things to do.
After putting down her teacup, Zhao Zhaodi turned and went into the kitchen, carefully examining the ingredients stored there.
They discovered that the food they had at home was simply not enough to meet the needs of so many people.
So she hurried out of the kitchen and into the yard, where she found her grandmother and mother chatting.
"Grandma, Mom, I just called my three classmates, and they're coming over later. But I checked the kitchen and it seems we don't have enough vegetables, so I'm thinking of going out to buy some fresh ones."
Zhao Zhaodi smiled and spoke lightly to her grandmother and mother.
"Zhaodi, spend time playing with your classmates! It's rare for everyone to have the chance to get together. Grandma and I are going out to buy some groceries to prepare dinner."
Lin Fangfang said to everyone with a smile.
"Okay, then we'll trouble Grandma and Mom to cook dinner ourselves."
Zhao Zhaodi excitedly suggested.
"Oh, Zhaodi, there's no need to go to so much trouble. Your mother and I are quick and efficient, we can get the food ready in no time, so don't worry about these things."
Xu Shuhui quickly waved her hand and said.
"Alright then, in that case, when you come back from grocery shopping, we'll help wash the vegetables and prepare the ingredients, so we can do our part."
Zhao Zhaodi nodded obediently, a sweet smile on her face.
"Okay, then we'll make the details after we come back from grocery shopping."
After finishing her sentence, Lin Fangfang turned and walked towards the main room. She picked up the phone on the table and skillfully dialed her husband Zhaoyuan's number.
"Hey, Yuan-ge, just letting you know, Zhao Zhaodi's classmates are staying at our house for dinner tonight. When you get off work, could you bring back some good food and a couple of big dishes?"
Lin Fangfang gave her instructions in a soft voice.
After receiving an affirmative reply from her husband, Lin Fangfang hung up the phone with satisfaction.
Then she and Xu Shuhui each picked up a large basket full of eco-friendly bags, chatted and laughed as they walked out of their house and headed straight for the bustling vegetable market.
Along the way, they also discussed with great interest what kind of fresh vegetables and delicious meats they should buy to make tonight's dinner plentiful and delicious.
After Lin Fangfang and Xu Shuhui went out to buy groceries, only a group of innocent children remained at home.
At this moment, Ye Wentao showed a hint of fear and asked Zhao Zhaodi in a soft voice:
"Zhao Zhaodi, isn't it a bit inappropriate for so many people to stay at our house for dinner all at once?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhaodi quickly waved her hand and said:
"Oh, it's alright! My dad is the most hospitable person."
Her tone was full of confidence and certainty.
Seeing this, Yan Meili also began to comfort Ye Wentao:
"Ye Wentao, you really don't need to worry too much. Once we get to your house and have dinner, it will definitely be too late. Zhao Zhaodi's dad will pick her up after dinner. Her family is very strict, and her dad definitely won't allow her to play at her classmates' houses at night, especially male classmates' houses."