Rebirth 2004: I can make money by writing.

At the first light of dawn, the faint sunlight shines through the mist and gently falls on this villa built by the artificial lake.

The winter morning is a little damp and cool, but not biting.

The lake in the distance was shrouded in morning mist, and occasionally a water bird flew by, causing slight ripples on the calm lake surface.

By the lake, several tall camphor trees swayed gently in the morning breeze, with a few drops of crystal dew hanging on their branches.

Under the balcony of the villa, the neatly trimmed lawn was covered with a thin layer of frost, shining silver in the warm sun.

A few magpies were jumping on the lawn looking for food, leaving behind a trail of tiny footprints.

The floor-to-ceiling windows of the villa reflected the rising warm sun, and fine water droplets condensed on the glass.

Wang Chu woke up early and sat on the balcony in thick home clothes to enjoy the scenery around the villa.

The main villa is built along the lake and offers lake views.

It's very quiet here, except for the birdsong.

There were bodyguards patrolling not far away, but they didn't talk, as if they were afraid of waking up the sleeping owner of the villa.

The bamboo forest beside the courtyard wall rustled in the morning breeze, and a few bamboo leaves fell gently.

After dinner last night, I heard from my uncle that the construction and decoration of this manor may have cost more than 1 billion yuan.

This area is really exaggerated.

She lives in Hualong Village and works as a primary school teacher in the village. She used to be a junior high school teacher in the town.

Of course, living in the village is wonderful, no worse than living in the city.

Hao Jian bought a house in Guicheng, but they rarely live there. They only go there occasionally for shopping and stay there for a day or two.

As time slowly passed, Wang Chu's husband Hao Jian also woke up from the warm bed.

Wang Chu tiptoed back to the bathroom in the master bedroom to wash up, then slowly walked down the stairs covered with solid wood floors to the elegantly decorated large living room.

She immediately saw her son and his two uncle's children sitting on the soft carpet, concentrating on building a colorful castle with building blocks.

"Sister-in-law, what do you want for breakfast? I'll go tell the chef right away." Qiu Yuqing saw her sister-in-law coming downstairs and immediately came up to her with a warm smile on her face.

"Sister-in-law, I don't mind." Wang Chu responded with a smile.

Qiu Yuqing said kindly, "We're at home, so just tell me what you want to eat. The chef's cooking is excellent. We're all family, so don't be polite."

Early this morning, the energetic children got up with their grandparents.

Her son slept with his grandparents last night and fell asleep early, so he naturally woke up early and had already had breakfast.

After Wang Chu finished enjoying a hearty breakfast, Qiu Yuqing enthusiastically suggested, "Sister-in-law, do you want to go shopping in the city shopping plaza together later?"

"Okay, but it won't waste your time, right?" Wang Chu asked hesitantly.

"Oh, what are you talking about? We're all family." Qiu Yuqing chuckled and said, "Besides, my parents-in-law will be there today, and my uncle and aunt will be there too. It's going to be lively."

"Well."

After half an hour,

Qiu Yuqing, Wang Chu, Hao Qiang's parents, Hao Jian and his parents and others boarded several luxury cars one after another, and the children stayed at home.

Hao Qiang didn't want to go shopping, and it was not convenient for him to go shopping with them, so he just stayed at home. Han Qingying, who was already seven months pregnant, also chose to rest at home because of her mobility problems.

This luxurious manor covering hundreds of acres appears exceptionally spacious. Several cars drove slowly along the winding private road, passing through carefully manicured gardens and fountains. It took a long time before they drove out of the manor gate and headed towards the city center.

The future city plan for the employee residential area does include commercial facilities, but currently the residential population has not yet reached the ideal scale, and the mall has not yet been fully opened and is still under construction and improvement.

The group of vehicles drove for more than 20 minutes, passing through the bustling streets of the city, and finally arrived at a high-end shopping mall with first-class facilities in Bao'an District.

For these well-off families, shopping has always been a relaxing and enjoyable way to relax.

People strolled in the spacious and bright corridors of the shopping mall, tasting whatever they wanted to eat and buying whatever they liked without hesitation, without considering the price at all.

For Qiu Yuqing and others, the main purpose of this trip is to relax and enjoy the wonderful time of family reunion.

Of course, they also know that even the finest restaurant food can’t compare to a dish lovingly prepared by a chef at home.

After strolling leisurely in the mall for two or three hours, the group arrived at the supermarket area.

They pushed large shopping carts and leisurely moved between the shelves.

For families like Hao Qiang's, the family already has professional purchasing staff responsible for purchasing daily necessities.

Families don’t need to worry about food and daily necessities, they just need to enjoy the fun of shopping.

Qiu Yuqing randomly picked some of her favorites and chatted with Wang Chu and the elders from time to time. Her laughter echoed among the shelves of the supermarket.

It was not until the afternoon that the group returned to the manor, dragging their exhausted bodies.

When you get home, there will naturally be a chef to cook the meals, so your family members don’t have to do anything.

The family sat around the big round table and had a relaxed and happy meal.

After dinner, Hao Jian said, "It's almost Chinese New Year, and there are obviously fewer people in the mall."

Hao Qiang nodded and said, "Pengcheng is an international metropolis with many people from other places.

Every Chinese New Year, many migrant workers return home, and the city suddenly becomes deserted, far from the lively atmosphere of their hometowns."

Hao Qiang's father, Hao Jianjun, agreed: "Yes, my hometown does have a stronger New Year atmosphere."

After he finished speaking, he asked with a hint of curiosity, "By the way, can we still set off firecrackers during the Chinese New Year here? Should I buy some firecrackers for the Chinese New Year?"

Hao Qiang smiled and shook his head: "Dad, it is forbidden to set off firecrackers in the city.

However, on New Year's Eve, the company has arranged a fireworks show on the beach, so if you want to see it, you can go and have a look."

After a brief pause, Hao Qiang suddenly had an idea: "Yuqing, how about you take your sister-in-law and the others out to sea for some fun tomorrow?

The yacht is sitting idle, so there’s no need to waste it.”

Qiu Yuqing's eyes lit up, and she immediately turned to Wang Chu: "Sister-in-law, how about we go out to sea tomorrow?"

Wang Chu was a little embarrassed: "Will this be too much trouble?"

"It's not a big deal," Qiu Yuqing said with a carefree smile. "This yacht is only used a few times a year. It would be a waste to just leave it there. I'll even have to hire someone to maintain it. I'll arrange that later."

The next morning, the sun was shining brightly.

Qiu Yuqing led Hao Jian's family and Hao Qiang's parents and set off to sea in a grand manner.

When Wang Chu saw the yacht, he originally thought it was just an ordinary small yacht, but he was completely shocked by the three-deck semi-displacement motorboat CARPEDIEM, which was nearly 60 meters long and more than 10 meters wide.

This expensive luxury yacht is like a mobile palace on the sea. It is snow-white all over, with exquisitely decorated decks and even a helicopter pad.

After a little thought, Wang Chu felt relieved.

With my uncle Hao Qiang's amazing wealth, purchasing such a top-notch yacht is just a matter of a few moves.

After boarding the yacht, she found that the interior was luxuriously decorated and equipped with all kinds of modern facilities, which was comparable to a five-star hotel.

After half an hour,

The yacht is cruising on the sea.

On the deck, Wang Chu's son was running excitedly, while the elders were sitting leisurely under the parasols and chatting.

The sun shines on the blue sea and the sea breeze blows gently, creating a comfortable and peaceful scene.

The chef prepared a sumptuous lunch at sea for everyone.

As night fell, the yacht slowly docked and the group returned to the manor with full of memories of the sea.

The evening breeze was blowing gently, and the landscape lights in the manor had already been lit, illuminating the way for people returning home.

In the following days, Hao Jian's family lived an exceptionally comfortable life.

Every day, they either swim in the manor's indoor heated pool, watch movies in the private cinema, or stroll in the garden, enjoying a leisurely holiday. The chefs at the manor prepare delicious dishes in different ways every day, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in this luxurious and comfortable life.

Time flies, and New Year's Eve is here in the blink of an eye.

As the lights come on, the entire manor is decorated with lights and filled with a festive atmosphere.

Wang Chu sat in a corner of the tea room and called her mother's home.

The familiar voice of her mother on the other end of the phone made her feel warm.

"Mom, we won't go back to pay New Year's greetings this year. Our family will celebrate the New Year here in Shenzhen," said Wang Chu.

"Ah? Why did you go to Pengcheng to celebrate the New Year?" Wang Chu's mother's surprised voice came through the phone.

"We are living in my uncle's house, and both families are here." Wang Chu explained that she did not tell her parents when she came to Pengcheng before.

"Oh, I see." Mother paused, "Don't they have to go back to their hometown for the New Year?"

"I'm not going back this year. My uncle built a large estate here that covers hundreds of acres. It's well-equipped and has a lot of people, so it's really lively. If the whole family goes back to our hometown, it's really not very convenient to arrange things there."

"A huge estate of hundreds of acres?" The old man on the other end of the phone exclaimed, "Oh my god, such a huge place."

"Yes," Wang Chu said with a smile, "There are nearly a hundred servants and bodyguards alone.

The villa at his house really can't accommodate so many people.

However, if I really want to go back, I probably won’t bring so many people with me.”

"Oh," my mother sighed, "the life of rich people is unimaginable to ordinary people like us."

There was a mixture of wonder and a hint of confusion in her tone.

The daughter married the cousin of the world's richest man. Everyone around her thought that her daughter had found love. Relatives who had not interacted much with her in the past were now very warm to her family.

Wang Chu talked to his parents for half an hour before hanging up the phone.

She looked at the brightly lit manor outside the floor-to-ceiling window and couldn't help but sigh at the wonder of fate.

Who would have thought that she would have the opportunity to experience such a life?

The laughter of children playing in the distance, mixed with the gurgling sound of the fountain in the manor, created a warm and peaceful New Year's Eve scene.

The New Year’s Eve dinner was rich and heartwarming, with the table filled with a variety of delicacies. The most eye-catching of these were two traditional hometown dishes: poached chicken and lemon duck.

They originally planned to go to the company to watch the fireworks show, but the chill of the night made everyone change their minds.

Everyone decided to stay in the warm villa and make big Guicheng-style rice dumplings together.

This is a unique local food tradition that is completely different from ordinary small rice dumplings.

A large cooked rice dumpling weighs several kilograms.

Carefully selected glutinous rice is spread on the bottom of the rice dumplings leaves, topped with mung beans, and in the middle is a rich meat filling made from pork belly.

To cook these large dumplings, they usually need to be boiled for at least 8 hours.

In order to maintain the most authentic taste, Hao Qiang's mother specially asked someone to transport rice dumplings leaves from her hometown.

The living room was filled with the aroma of glutinous rice and meat filling, mixed with the rich flavor of five spices.

The big dumplings slowly took shape, and by nine o'clock in the evening, 18 big dumplings had been wrapped.

When they are put into boiling water and cooked, the whole estate is filled with the rich smell of home.

At this moment, rice dumplings are not only food, but also a carrier of homesickness and a witness to the blood connection of the family.