20: It's not expensive, only 80 million. Are you going to let me buy it or not?

After taking a shower, Shang Zhi sat on the bed scrolling through her phone before going to sleep, while Pei Yanxiu went to the study to handle his work. She looked at the silvery moonlight shining on her and silently told herself that she couldn't go on like this any longer.

She couldn't just stay by his side and be suppressed by him at every turn; she had to think of a way, otherwise living like this for the rest of her life would be too stifling.

But we can't do it openly. Given his personality, he definitely won't agree to a divorce if we openly bring it up.

[Mingyu, do you know Wan Jia's security department privately? Help me investigate something.] Shang Zhi sent a message to her assistant. Among the people around her, Mingyu was the only one she trusted and had the most contact with Wan Jia.

[Mr. Shang is alright; we've had some contact before.]

I'm being followed. It was one of their people. Help me find out who did it, but don't tell anyone.

Okay, I'll check it right away.

[This should be done privately. Don't let anyone know, especially Pei Yanxiu.]

[Yes, Mr. Shang, you can rest assured.]

"Who are you chatting with? You seem so focused." Shang Zhi turned around and saw Pei Yanzheng leaning against the doorway, watching her.

That old man is elusive.

"Nothing, just chatting."

"Honey, don't worry about me so much. I still love you very much, I just don't show it very obviously."

"Is that so?" He chuckled and sat down beside her. Shang Zhi felt a little cold, so he instinctively covered her with the blanket.

"Honey, I want you to help me buy a house." Shang Zhi snuggled into his arms, nuzzling him gently, which softened his heart.

"There are so many houses in the family, you can choose whichever one you like to live in."

"It's different. That house gave me a very special feeling. In short, I just want to be in a house like that with you. Facing the sea, with spring flowers blooming. When we have some free time, we can go on vacation together, or do something secret and special, you know what I mean."

Shang Zhi looked up and nudged his chin; his eyes revealed no emotion.

It's a bit strange that she suddenly wants to buy a house.

"Which location? I haven't heard of any new projects coming out recently."

"I'll find some information for you to see tomorrow." Shang Zhi knew that as long as Pei Yanxiu didn't explicitly refuse, it meant there was still a chance.

Perhaps he really believed her story, or perhaps a house meant nothing to him; if she liked it, she could buy it, and it didn't matter much.

"President Shang, I found out. I heard from people at Wanjia Security that this was indeed a task arranged by President Pei, and currently a person named Zero is in charge of it." Shang Zhi came to report to her as soon as she arrived at Ruikang Mingyu early in the morning.

"Send me his contact information. Does President Pei know about this?"

"Don't worry, I've confirmed with him many times, President Pei won't know."

Shang Zhi quickly contacted Zero, offered him a very tempting revenge offer, and tried to win him over by asking him to report to Pei Yanxiu according to the information she provided.

She wanted him to send her what she wanted him to see.

If he likes surveillance, then let him watch it, let him watch as much as he wants.

Zero agreed; who wouldn't want more money?

"Ah Zhi, I've found the house you asked me to look into. Are you free to come see it today? I'll have my friend arrange it."

A message came through Lu Xingqi's phone. Shang Zhi told Lu Xingqi that she wanted to buy a house, and Lu Xingqi said that a friend of hers had a villa for sale that perfectly met Shang Zhi's requirements. It was a beautiful seaside villa with a lovely swimming pool in the yard, perfect for a relaxing vacation.

Shang Zhi didn't necessarily want to buy a vacation home; it was just that this reason was easier to convince Pei Yanxiu.

Yes, can you look at three points?

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"How is it? The original owner took very good care of it. I heard it was originally intended as a wedding home, but now the owner's family has immigrated to Australia, so it's basically no different from a new house." Shang Zhi quickly showed the house to Lu Xingqi. Standing by the pool, with a gentle breeze on her face, Shang Zhi felt that this place, being some distance from the main city, truly had a sense of being in a paradise.

"The location is a bit far from the city center, but it's quiet, and besides, your family doesn't lack houses in the city center."

"But what made you suddenly decide to buy a house?"

"Take advantage of the good relationship to make some money to prepare for myself, otherwise if we break up, how much money can I get for those bags?"

"You have foresight. But you need to hurry, the landlord is in a hurry to sell, the price is much lower than the market price, and it's very popular."

“I’ll take it. You contact the landlord, and I’ll pay her the deposit first.”

"Don't you need to discuss this with President Pei again?"

"Don't worry, he'll agree. I'll come to pay tomorrow."

Shang Zhi had complete confidence in Pei Yanxiu, and he never refused her when it came to money.

When Pei Yanxiu returned from his meeting, Shang Zhi was unusually waiting for him to eat together. Normally, she would eat whenever she wanted and would never wait for him.

A hint of a smile crept into his eyes, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

He knew in his heart that they needed his help.

"Honey, you're back!"

She even got up to greet him, which was quite unusual for her, and personally helped him take off his coat.

"Hmm." He watched as her eyes darted around, her little thoughts so obvious.

He couldn't resist pressing his lips against her forehead and kissing her.

"Honey, would you like some tea? I'll get you some; it's this year's new tea."

"If he drinks this tea, he'll have to pay at least tens of millions. Otherwise, it's not worth all this trouble," Pei Yanxiu thought to himself.

"OK."

But he still wanted to drink; he was going to spend the money anyway, whether he drank it or not.

"Honey, please have some." She solemnly served him the tea she had brewed, watched him take a sip, and immediately prepared to make her move.

"Honey, didn't I tell you I wanted to buy a house? I've found one now, will you buy it for me?"

That's her style. From the moment he stepped into the house today, Shang Zhi didn't make a single unnecessary move.

"How much?"

"It's not expensive, only 80 million."

"You'll say yes, won't you, honey? You're the best." Shang Zhitian smiled and hugged his neck, not giving him a chance to refuse.

"Xingxing said today that this money is a bit much and asked me to come back with you to discuss it, but I said there's no need to discuss it. My husband will definitely buy it for me. He loves me the most."

"I just paid the deposit directly."

"You won't make me lose face, right?"

Of course he wouldn't. Even if Xixi wanted the stars in the sky, he would find a way to get them for her from the space station. But he didn't want to agree right away. He wanted her to just stay like this and cling to him for a while.

Make him feel that she needs him.

"Let me think about it."

"Are you going to buy it for me or not?!" Not getting the answer she wanted, Shang Zhi punched his arm.

"Look at you, child, so impatient, so hasty. After all these years, you still have such a bad temper."

"Of course I'll buy it. It's what my Xixi wants, how can I not buy it?"

"Then why did you say you'd think about it? You old fool, you're just trying to string me along, aren't you!"

Outside the window, a sunset glowed, casting a reddish light on her hair. He took a box from his bag, inside which was the pearl necklace he had bought on the way back.

He tied a round, white pearl around her neck as part of the necklace.

Why did you buy this for me?

"I missed you on my way home today."