Chapitre 54: Chapter 53 - New Home
Two weeks after coming back from their honeymoon Huang Jin started to drive through every market around A City and the outskirts to accumulate more types of equipment and supplies.
Ahbao didn't forget to ask his Papa to buy dog food and meats for Cray. He begged for the dog to be put in Huang Jin's dimension so that he can have a friend while inside.
Naturally, Huang Jun and Xun Wei acquiesce. As their decision to bring Ahbao with them, they already told their parents and Grandpa Zhou. The family wanted to object but because the couple promised that nothing is going to happened to them that they finally agree.
Bringing the baby and the dog made Huang Jin happy even more. Because he can be with the child as long as he is inside his dimension, it's not about how strong he is or how Xun Wei can protect them anytime. It's because of the time to travel from A City to N County was very tedious and exhausting, Huang Jin wanted to have the time to rest and be with their child. Not that he's complaining that he will always be with Xun Wei 24/7, it's also good to have the little one and bask on his energy.
So Xun Wei told the family that they don't need to worry about the things that will be left behind. That they can leave A City after a month, the rest of the family will fly to N County and stay in the hotel where they stayed last time and to be just ten minutes away from the preserve.
He also told Xun Wen that after arriving in N County, all the supplies and types of equipment that he ordered will arrive on time and that he will be the one making sure that the base complete with everything. And even if he's busy, he can't neglect his training.
Nearing the month of leaving A City, some of the 'not too close relatives' receives a rumours that they will leave the city. They only told some of them that the family would stay in N County for an extended vacation. Because Mother Xun was pregnant and Grandpa Zhou was getting old, they wanted to experience the countryside.
They did not doubt whatever the Xun's says because some of the Giant family who has power and always competes with the Xun's for influence and wanted to eat their fame. They were happy that the Xun's would stay away from A City for a long time.
After sending the rest of the family to the airport, Huang Jin and Xun Wei with Ahbao and Cray stayed in A City as planned.
Xun Wei asked Huang Jin to search and remember an apartment near a market and a mall that has not ruined by earthquakes from his last life so that they can wait for the apocalypse to occur.
A couple of days of trying to refresh Huang Jin's memories, he was able to find the right place. Xun Wei took his family to check the area.
The Apartment building was a five-story, a signboard that says For Rent pasted on a huge sturdy gate. A two-meter thick wall surrounded the building. Going inside, the family of three can see a lush garden and a spacious parking lot.
"Dad, this place is good, and there's a garden. I can play with Cray in here." Ahbao explained while in Huang Jin's arms.
Xun Wei smiled from Ahbao's childlike innocence; seeing him behaving like a child that he should be, he is pleased. Being mature at Ahbao's age made him sad. No child should experience the cruelty of the world of adults. Xun Wei lamented the death of Ahbao's sister and the indifference of his birth father. The things that forced the child to grow up and become what he is right now made him sad and angry at the same time.
But Xun Wei and Huang Jin was happy that the child gradually adjusted to their presence.
"The place is secure and clean, and there's a thick wall, and the gate is strong. The building is near a supermarket and a mall. It's very convenient." Huang Jin said, still observing the place.
Xun Wei saw a man with a hat and in a t-shirt and pants, busy ordering the workers in carrying his things inside the building. A lion-like dog was lying near his feet, It was an enormous dog with its eyes closed, and it's tail moving from left to right, as if hearing something it's ear twitch and turned his big head towards the sound.
The dog's eyes were looking at the new arrivals, sensing the movement the man look down and watch his dog looking at his back. He turned his head as he watches a family of three standing beside the garden.
"Are you also moving to this area?" with his smokey and husky voice asked.
"Not yet, we're still waiting for the landlord to come." Huang Jin said.
"Papa! Look! The dog's so big it's so fluffy... Ahbao said in a cheerful voice. "Can I hold it please?" he begged in excitement. He was wiggling, trying to get down from Huang Jin's arms.
Huang Jin laughed and lowered the child slowly," You need to ask for his permission first."
Ahbao walked towards the man and looked at the dog beside his feet. Everybody can see the thrill and joy from his little face. He was standing straight with his hands clasped together and moving from time to time like trying to control himself from touching the dog. Then he looked up to the man and asked earnestly "Can I touched your dog, Uncle?"
"Of course you can" The man smiled at the child's action.
"What's his name?" Ahbao asked excitedly.
"It's Dayu, and it's male, and my name's He Xue. What's yours, little guy?"
"I'm Ahbao, My Dad's name is Xun Wei, and my Papa is Huang Jin. We also have a dog named Cray." The child excitedly told the man.
He Xue laughed at the child's action; he wanted to touch the child's head but restrained himself. His eyes travelled to the two adults beside Ahbao.
"If you're looking for the manager, I can lead you to his office?" He Xue offered as he watched the workers busy moving his things.
"It's okay. We made an appointment before coming here. We were just early. We wanted to check the place first" Xun Wei told the man.
Three adults watched as the dog licked the child's hand. Laughter bubbled up from Ahbao's mouth, his face and eyes lit up from the dog's action. He squatted and brushed the dog's fur, seeing the natural movement of Dayu, Ahbao reached both his hands and embraced the dog. He played with the dog as the adults around him were busy talking.
A man in his fifties came after waiting for a while. They talked for a couple of minutes and then led them to the third floor. Before leaving, the family of three said goodbye to Hexue and Dayu. Ahbao was reluctant to part with the dog, but He Xue promised to let them play again after moving and becoming neighbours. The child agreed and ran towards his Dad and Papa, who was waiting at the elevator. Xun Wei bent down and carried Ahbao in his arms.
When the elevator opened, the whole floor was opened and spacious with sofas and tables with chairs. Xun Wei and Huang Jin can see two doors, each far apart from each other. The first door number 301 was locked but the second door 302 was opened wide, boxes with different sizes scattered all over the side of the unit. They can hear talking and movement inside the unit.
When Xun Wei asked the manager, he said that the man who was outside was the owner of the other unit. When the child heard this, he was delighted. Ahbao urged his Dad and Papa to choose the place. When the manager listened to the Father and son talked, he smiled and asked if they are sure. He told them to check the area first, and if they are not satisfied, there are still many empty units on the building.
The manager opened the unit 301 and opened the door, and he explained what's inside the room as they explored it. The manager pointed out that the whole unit like the rest of the units inside the building, was constructed with soundproof windows and thermal insulation and fully furnished.
The whole place was big that can accommodate a family.
The entire unit, like the walls and beam designed in wood-like materials. The ceiling was designed in bricks. The living room consists of a double sofa bed, a second sofa and a flat-screen tv attached to the wall. A small hallway leads to a well equipped modern kitchen, and there is an open doorway leading to two doors, the master's bedroom and a guest room. Each room has a bathroom with a tub and shower. Also, there exists a small balcony overlooking the quiet courtyard. The unit's position allowed them to easily see the neighbouring buildings and shops, book stores, wine bars, and restaurants and shopping malls.
Xun Wei and Huang Jin was satisfied with the unit and told the manager that they would buy the place. And transfer within the week. When they went outside, the family saw He Xue sitting on the sofa with the dog's head on his leg watching the worker's moving boxes.
When Ahbao saw He Xue, he called out, "Uncle! Where going to be neighbours!" The child happily said to He Xue.
"Oh! Then that's good! Le'ts play afterwards." He Xue was leaning on the sofa while caressing for the dog's head.
Ahbao nodded his little head and smiled.
The family said goodbye to He Xue and went to the manager's office to sign the documents and buy the unit. After signing, the manager gave the set of keys to Xun Wei and welcomed them to the community.
They went home straight after buying the unit. Xun Wei put Ahbao down the living room while Huang Jin went to the kitchen to prepare dinner. He called ahbao to help.
Xun Wei decided to go upstairs and start collecting all the things inside each room on the second floor to the dimensional space.
He only left their room to rest and sleep, then he went downstairs to each room and received everything. He did not forget to go to the garage, and he smiled, seeing the cars that his grandfather collected mainly the armoured ones that can be used in the apocalypse. It's thanks to his grandfather's hobby that they were able to buy from his contacts.
After putting all the cars inside the dimensional space, he also collected all the tools inside the garage. He went back to the house and found Huang Jin and Ahbao sitting on the sofa, while the plates of food served on top of the table.
"Are you done?" Huang Jin asked as he picked up a bowl and filled it with congee and fried tofu and meat and place the bowl in front of Ahbao. He also picked another plate and loaded it with rice and meats and seafood and gave it to Xun Wei.
"It's all good, after the end of the week we can transfer to the apartment." Xun Wei moved his spoon and tasted the sweet and sour beef on his plate. The burst of sweet and sour on the meat explode inside his mouth. Xun Wei can't help but kissed Huang Jin's cheeks as a sign that the food was delicious.
Huang Jin was surprised at Xun Wei's kiss and only laughed after seeing his husband and Ahbao enjoying their food. Their cheeks were bulging, and Huang Jin giggled and naturally followed both of them eating. The relaxed and warm atmosphere made their dinner more enjoyable. From time to time, the murmurs and laughter echoes in all corners of the house.
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