Zhou Chen originally thought Sun Wanying would go to a high-end seafood restaurant and rip him off.

As a result, Sun Wanying parked the car at a roadside seafood restaurant. Even though Zhou Chen ordered a lot of different kinds of seafood, it still didn't cost much.

The four of them only spent a little over two hundred yuan in total.

If it were a large seafood restaurant, it would cost well over 400.

The cost of living in the city is always higher than in the county town. While Sun Wanying was in the restroom, Zhang Dafu and Liu Dongmei praised her as a nice girl who knew how to think of Zhou Chen. They said that she drove a nice car but was willing to eat at such a small restaurant. They subtly reminded Zhou Chen to seize the opportunity and not miss it.

As people with experience, how could they not see the admiration for Zhou Chen in Sun Wanying's eyes?

“Brother Zhang, Sister Liu, you’ve misunderstood. Miss Sun and I are just ordinary friends.”

Zhou Chen emphasized with a wry smile.

“Brother Zhou, ordinary friends might not be able to do what Miss Sun has done.”

"Yes, Brother Zhou, I think you and Miss Sun are a perfect match, a match made in heaven."

Zhang Dafu and Liu Dongmei spoke again, recounting how Sun Wanying had helped them find a shop and how she had received them.

"That's true, but you're overthinking it. The reason Miss Sun is so concerned is mainly because I helped her father."

Zhou Chen explained that he never thought Sun Wanying would like him.

He wouldn't presume to be romantic. A girl as outstanding as Sun Wanying, who combines beauty, intelligence, and a good family background, has high standards and plenty of suitors.

There are quite a few men who are more handsome and richer than him.

How could I possibly fall for her alone?

It wasn't that Zhou Chen was insecure; rather, he felt that he and Sun Wanying were from different worlds.

It's good to be friends.

The conversation ended with Sun Wanying's return. Both Zhang Dafu and Liu Dongmei felt a pang of regret, as if Zhou Chen had missed out on a good marriage.

After paying the bill, the four of them headed to the first shop, located in the eastern commercial center of Fengcheng, which is also the most prosperous area in the entire city.

After reviewing it, Zhou Chen felt it was a good idea; it was suitable for running a stinky tofu business, with a large enough flow of people, so the business should be quite successful.

I'm very satisfied with the location of the first shop. If it weren't for its small size, only three or four square meters, it would have been rented out long ago. But it's just right for a stinky tofu business, as it doesn't require a large storefront.

Half an hour later, the four of them rushed to the second shop, located in the western part of the city. Although the shop was far from important transportation hubs such as the train station and bus station, it was still considered to be in the business district.

Moreover, larger areas mean lower rent.

Both shops were fine, and Zhou Chen asked Zhang Dafu to contact the landlord to try to sign the two lease agreements today.

The first landlord happened to live nearby. He arrived in less than five minutes after I made a phone call.

After confirming that there are no issues with the ownership, each party keeps a copy of the contract.

But when the second landlord arrived, a small incident occurred.

Upon seeing the other person, Sun Wanying immediately greeted them warmly, hugged them, and then held hands, chatting very familiarly, just like good friends.

Seeing this, Zhou Chen couldn't help but realize that the remaining landlord was Sun Wanying's friend.

However, what surprised him even more was yet to come.

When he saw this beautiful girl, about the same age as Sun Wanying, standing in front of him and calling him by his name, 'Zhou Chen',

Zhou Chen was a little confused.

"I...we know each other?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wanying smiled without saying a word, but the girl standing next to her immediately frowned, put her hands on her hips, and looked indignant, saying, "You've already forgotten the person who helped you so quickly, Zhou Chen? I spent a whole day specially preparing this contract for you, and you didn't even recognize who I am?"

"Are you Attorney Su???"

Zhou Chen was taken aback, and only then did he connect the Su Jiajia in front of him with the arrogant voice on the phone. No wonder the voice sounded a little familiar.

"It's good that you remember. If you still can't guess who I am, I'll have my sister add another thousand yuan to the rent." Su Jiajia snorted arrogantly, her face showing a cold expression, but when she turned to look at Sun Wanying, her coldness immediately turned into a sweet smile.

What a fiery and quick-tempered woman!

Zhou Chen instantly formed a general understanding of Su Jiajia's personality.

The shop belonged to Su Jiajia's cousin, and Su Jiajia signed the contract on behalf of her cousin. Since they were acquaintances, the whole process went very smoothly.

Su Jiajia originally wanted to lower the price by 100 yuan, but Zhou Chen didn't want to owe Sun Wanying a favor, so he insisted on signing a one-year lease contract at the price his cousin had previously charged.

With that, the two shops were completely settled and would be open for business in a few days.

"Zhou Chen, Wanying has gone to great lengths to help you find a shop. How do you plan to thank her?"

After putting the contract away, Su Jiajia suddenly changed the subject and asked Zhou Chen a question.

Before Zhou Chen could answer, Sun Wanying's face flashed with embarrassment. She quickly tugged at Su Jiajia and explained, "Jiajia, he treated me to lunch."

"Just one meal? Wanying, you're too easily satisfied. You went to great lengths to find him a shop..." Su Jiajia was dissatisfied and was raising her eyebrows as she spoke, but she stopped abruptly when she saw Sun Wanying give her a quick wink.

"Alright, alright, then you can protect him."

Su Jiajia pouted helplessly.

Sun Wanying felt even more embarrassed and ashamed by those words, and turned to Zhou Chen and said, "Don't mind her, Jiajia just speaks without thinking."

Zhou Chen smiled, naturally not thinking much of it.

After all, Su Jiajia had helped him, and it would be petty of him to get angry over a few trivial words.

But given Su Jiajia's temperament and direct way of speaking, can she really do well in the legal profession?

He had a feeling that this girl might unknowingly offend a client.

Of course, it's also possible that Su Jiajia is like this when she's with them, but a different person at work.

It seems like I'm overthinking things.

He doesn't need to worry about Su Jiajia's career future.

At least, no one would dare to bully Su Jiajia because of her temper.

It was still early, and Su Jiajia wanted Sun Wanying to go shopping with her. Zhou Chen, being a grown man, naturally couldn't go along, as he wasn't familiar enough with either of them to go shopping together.

then,

He, Zhang Dafu, and Liu Dongmei went back to their residence first. Before leaving, he invited the two women to dinner.

Su Jiajia was interrupted by Su Wanying halfway through her sentence, but Zhou Chen could tell that Sun Wanying had gone to great lengths for him. A simple seafood meal was indeed a bit meager, and since Su Jiajia was there, he would inevitably have to ask Su Jiajia for help with the contract in the future.

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