Chapter 1710: Chapter 1710: Cherry Plums and Parapet Walls

Life-and-death friendships don’t require much verbal expression.

It’s enough to keep them in your heart.

Gu Qiaoqiao was naturally familiar to Su Changan, but he didn’t know Gu Junbai and Ling Nan, so after a brief introduction, Su Changan drove them toward the courtyard house he helped Qin Yize purchase.

They were heading to the northern part of Sky Sea City, where the house was located.

It was the opposite direction from where they went last time.

After driving for more than an hour, they finally stopped.

Gu Qiaoqiao looked outside the window, already somewhat satisfied along the way. It wasn’t a bustling area, but it was evidently convenient for transportation. From Su Changan, they found out it was the oldest district.

The area where either wealthy or noble people lived; naturally, many of the courtyard houses had bluish bricks and tiles.

The environment here was indeed very elegant.

Rows of parapet walls painted with white wash, capped with black fine tiles. Occasionally, clusters of pink or red flowers peeked through the walls.

These were the cherry plum and redbud blooming in early spring.

Such cherry plum trees are now planted along the main roads.

Their blossoms resemble cherry blossoms, and by June, their branches are laden with bunches of fruits. However, it’s best not to eat the ones by the roadside, as they’ve absorbed too much car exhaust and are poisonous, but those from private gardens are safe.

This type of plum is small, resembling cherries, and tastes exceptionally good after being chilled for a few days.

Gu Qiaoqiao calculated the time and shook her head regretfully.

She and Qin Yize wouldn’t be there when the cherry plums ripen.

However, no matter how delicious they are, she couldn’t eat much since it’s too cold for her as a pregnant woman.

At this moment, the car door was opened, and Qin Yize extended his hand, intending to help Gu Qiaoqiao down. She swatted it away quickly, "I’m not that delicate."

With that, Gu Qiaoqiao nimbly got out of the car.

Qin Yize touched his nose indifferently and exchanged a smile with Su Changan.

Su Changan took out a key and headed towards the door of the house opposite.

Qin Yize and the others naturally followed slowly behind.

It was late morning; in the northern regions, spring was still chilly, but in the southern regions, the spring breeze was gentle and the sun was shining brightly. The weather had been great the past few days, the rain had stopped this morning, and the sky, overcast for too long, finally turned blue, inexplicably lifting spirits.

The path underfoot was clean.

While not a formal road, it was an impeccably clean bluestone path, seemingly paved long ago, with green moss filling the gaps. Recently soaked by rain, the stones seemed even greener.

Though elegant, the place was quite central.

Gu Qiaoqiao turned to look; at the end of the bluestone path, a lively girl in a red plaid dress gracefully spun around the corner, like a blossoming spring flower.

This adds a splash of vivid color to the azure-colored residences.

This place has inherent qualities, constant through time. Saying it has historical significance is true; with over 3000 years of recorded history, no northern city can claim the same.

Sky Sea City, blessed with mountains and seas and convenient transportation, seems like nature’s favored child.

The development of Sky Sea City can be described as rapidly changing.

At this point, Su Changan had already opened the courtyard enclosed by white walls and black tiles.

He then handed the key to Qin Yize, smiling, "Ah Ze, bought per your request. Go in and see if it meets your approval."

Qin Yize nodded subtly; he hadn’t seen inside yet, but was satisfied with the outside environment.

He patted Su Changan’s shoulder, "Brother, thank you."

Su Changan lightly punched him, not too hard, yet with a reproachful tone, "You’ve called me brother, so don’t say thanks."

Ling Nan, easygoing and pure, seemed oblivious to the scene at the entrance.

Visiting Sky Sea City for the first time, everything felt novel to him.

Thus he was the first to push open the two vermilion doors and enter the courtyard.

Su Changan and Qin Yize stood on either side of the door, like two door guardians.

Meanwhile, Gu Junbai, hands behind him, calmly and leisurely observed the feng shui of this area.

This is a natural feng shui treasure without human traces, ensuring the locals’ safety in any era. It can even protect them, so no matter how society progresses, this area remains intact.

It will become a city landmark and postcard.

Qiaoqiao and Ah Ze are fortunate. Sometimes even the heavens help them in their endeavors.

"Uncle, what are you looking at?" Gu Qiaoqiao asked curiously.

"Nothing," Gu Junbai replied leisurely, then walked steadily into the courtyard. Su Changan’s gaze landed on the younger man referred to as Uncle by Qin Yize and Gu Qiaoqiao, thinking his seniority was impressive. He seemed about Qin Yize’s age, yet they truly respected him.

While not having sharp insights, due to his long police career, he could confidently say he could spot thieves in a bustling crowd.

They had specific training in this aspect at school.

Thus, he had mastered reading micro-expressions and body language, aiding his case-solving significantly.

But today was different; he couldn’t decipher anything from the young man’s face.

Now everyone entered the courtyard, and he touched his nose, disappointedly shaking his head, thinking he’d spent too long around that mischievous girl and adopted childish whimsies.

Gu Qiaoqiao stood in the courtyard, looking around, feeling very satisfied. The others felt the same.

The courtyard was spacious, with eastern and western wings.

The center formed a large open space, with a bluestone path two meters wide leading to the main house.

In two corners of the courtyard were half-person tall water jars, their tender green lotus leaves swaying in the spring breeze.

Soon, within two months, there’ll be lotus blossoms.

Gu Junbai stood in the courtyard, gazing at the main house, then the eastern wing, maintaining silence due to Su Changan’s presence.

Ling Nan, being strong, together with Qin Yize, continuously moved items from the car into the courtyard.