Having seen this house, Chen Shuning had high expectations for the other houses He Chaoyang bought.

Especially after seeing He Chaoyang's nonchalant demeanor.

The two, still holding hands, walked along the bustling street. Smelling the aroma of snacks from the nearby stalls and hearing the rumbling in their stomachs, they belatedly realized how long they had been wandering around that house.

Chen Shuning found a clean-looking wonton stall, ate a bowl of wontons by himself, and then scratched his head, thinking about the purpose of his visit today. Yesterday, he had only heard the old men and women at the tea stall chatting about selling houses.

But she didn't know which company wanted to sell. Nowadays, selling houses wasn't like in later years, where there would be a small advertisement for the house posted at the door.

Where is she supposed to find a house?

Seeing the little girl, who had just been so cheerful, frowning and poking at the two remaining wontons in her bowl, He Chaoyang thoughtfully rescued Chen Shuning from eating the wontons, which were clearly not hers.

He Chaoyang finished the remaining wontons from Chen Shuning in a few bites, put down his chopsticks, leaned back in his chair, and waved his hand in front of Chen Shuning, who was resting her chin on her hand and looking around aimlessly.

"Tell me, what's bothering you? Let me see if I can help you," He Chaoyang asked gently.

Chen Shuning kept searching in the crowd for the old men he had chatted with yesterday, but unfortunately he couldn't find any of them.

Hearing He Chaoyang's question, he turned around listlessly and muttered, "Yesterday at the tea stall, I overheard some old men chatting about houses for sale around here. I want to buy one, but I don't know which one it is?"

Amused by Chen Shuning's worried face, He Chaoyang couldn't help but reach out and ruffle Chen Shuning's hair, saying with a smile, "Is this little thing really worth worrying about?"

As he spoke, He Chaoyang stood up and pulled Chen Shuning along into the alley.

"Come on, I'll take you to find someone who knows the ropes and ask them."

As they talked, He Chaoyang pulled Chen Shuning along in the noisy alley.

One of them was tall and handsome, and his military uniform made him look even more dashing and rugged.

A petite, sweet, and lovely young man and woman naturally attract a lot of attention.

In those gazes, there was envy, and there was jealousy.

All of this was witnessed by Xie Xiangdong, who had just returned from the Municipal Bureau. Standing at the door, looking at the two familiar figures, he couldn't help but feel a complex mix of emotions.

One was his childhood friend, and the other was the girl he had just met yesterday, the one who made his heart flutter for the first time.

Seeing their hands clasped tightly together, Xie Xiangdong instantly understood what was going on, and a sense of loss welled up inside him.

He Chaoyang and Chen Shuning walked hand in hand in the alley.

I wonder if it's because she's going on a date with Chaoyang, because today the little girl is wearing a dark green wool coat with a matching wool long skirt. As she walks, the coat sways like a blooming flower.

Her long, black hair was glossy and flowed down her back, swaying gently with her movements, giving her a graceful and ethereal air.

The man held her hand tightly, his eyes filled with tenderness and affection.

They walked past each stall, stopping occasionally to look at the goods and listen to the vendors' calls.

People around them cast envious glances; the two of them looked like a perfect couple, making people want to take a second look.

Xie Xiangdong stood at the door, quietly watching the two of them, his eyes filled with disappointment and helplessness.

The bond they shared growing up together made Xie Xiangdong realize that such a look and expression had never appeared on He Chaoyang before; his brother was serious this time.

He Chaoyang's purpose in returning to Beijing this time was to get married. He also knew that he had special feelings for that girl, but this feeling was destined to be buried deep in his heart, because the girl he liked was his brother's wife.

He could only silently wish them happiness.

Xie Xiangdong stood quietly on the steps in front of the door, watching the two holding hands and chatting and laughing all the way.

He Chaoyang and Chen Shuning arrived at a jewelry stall.

The stall owner, a middle-aged man, greeted them warmly as soon as he saw them approaching. With a smile on his face, he said ingratiatingly, "Gentlemen, what would you like to see? Don't underestimate this small stall; all these items have been passed down in my family, and I guarantee they're all good stuff."

He Chaoyang glanced at the white jade bracelet the stall owner handed him. The quality was average, and the size seemed a bit too big. Chen Shuning's wrist was slender, so this bracelet wouldn't be suitable for her.

So he shook his head, a hint of disgust in his expression, and said, "Isn't there anything better? If it's all this kind of stuff, then forget it."

Upon hearing this, the stall owner's smile deepened, and he hurriedly nodded and bowed, saying, "Yes, yes, yes, please wait a moment, I'll get you something even better right away."

As he spoke, he began rummaging through the boxes behind the stall.

He Chaoyang and Chen Shuning stood still, waiting quietly.

After a while, the stall owner came out with a red brocade box. He carefully opened the box, and inside was a pair of jade bracelets.

The stall owner handed the bracelet to He Chaoyang and said, "These jade bracelets are my family heirlooms. They have been passed down from my ancestors for countless generations."

This bracelet is made of exceptionally fine material, and the color is a vibrant, bright green with excellent translucency. It's definitely a high-quality piece. What do you two think? Do you like it?

He Chaoyang took the bracelets and examined them carefully. These bracelets were indeed good items. They were a pair of narrow bracelets with a warm and smooth texture, bright colors, and good translucency. Most importantly, the small size of the bracelets was just right for Chen Shuning's wrists.

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