Ye Shuning collected the money and left the pawnshop. Some of her clothes from the research institute were wearable in Nangang, so she wasn't in a hurry to buy new ones. She tried not to spend money on other things from the research institute.

Ye Shuning did not rush back to the hotel, but instead went shopping in various stores, buying whatever she needed and getting to know the prices in Nangang.

With a targeted approach, Ye Shuning also memorized the prices of some things. After a thorough understanding, Ye Shuning also had an idea in her mind.

Prices in Nangang are much higher than inland, especially food, which is dozens of times more expensive. It's truly astonishing. Grain, fruit, fish, and meat are better, but still expensive, with a price difference of ten or twenty times. Fortunately, Ye Shuning's research institute grows a lot of vegetables, fish, and meat, so if they run out, we can buy them.

At least there is no purchase limit here, and you don’t need any tickets. You can buy most things if you have money.

Renting an apartment in Nangang would be a huge expense. Ye Shuning hadn't had time to understand the rest of the story yet. She was worried that Li Jingyu would be scared on his own, so she had to try to stay with the little one. So, she didn't dare stay any longer and returned to the hotel.

In the evening, Ye Shuning kept her promise and made delicious food for Li Jingyu. Children loved fried chicken and French fries, which somewhat soothed the little guy's uneasy heart.

She also knew that she couldn't let Li Jingyu stay in the institute's dormitory forever, so she had to rent a house as soon as possible and take Li Jingyu out.

After a restful night, Ye Shuning made breakfast for Li Jingyu early the next morning, telling him to play with his toys while she went out to run some errands. Li Jingyu was very obedient, which saved Ye Shuning a lot of trouble. She also felt sorry for the little guy's many hardships and decided to treat him better in the future.

Not long after Ye Shuning came out of the research institute, she heard someone knocking on the door. When she asked, she found out that it was Qin Zongye himself.

Ye Shuning quickly opened the door, "Mr. Qin, why are you here in person? Please come in."

Qin Zongye entered the room and said, "I'm taking you to get your ID card today. I'd also like to ask about your future plans."

Ye Shuning felt that Mr. Qin was too caring towards her. She didn't know whether he simply wanted to help her or had some other ulterior motive.

However, Mr. Qin hasn't made any requests yet, so she doesn't want to make random comments about him.

Ye Shuning said, "After I get my ID card, I want to rent a house. After all, living in a hotel is not a long-term solution."

Qin Zongye nodded and said, "Let's go, let's talk on the way."

The two of them left the hotel. Qin Zongye noticed that the girl had changed into a more upscale outfit, which made her look even prettier and more elegant. Her every move was filled with confidence, without the slightest hint of the timidity or hesitation that comes with being stranded in a foreign land without a family. No matter how you looked at her, she looked like a daughter of a wealthy family.

The two of them got into the car, and Qin Zongye said, "You're right to want to rent a house. But Nangang is densely populated and housing is in short supply, so the rent will definitely be expensive. How big a house do you want to rent?"

Ye Shuning didn't want to put herself in a difficult position, so she said, "I want to rent a two-bedroom apartment. The surrounding security environment is better."

Qin Zongye nodded and said, "Some places here in Nangang are indeed very chaotic, with gangs rampant. You really need to find a community with better public security. Also, it's best not to go out alone at night. It's not safe here either. Don't worry about renting an apartment. I'll help you find one."

Ye Shuning said, "Is this too much trouble for you?"

Qin Zongye shook his head and said, "There's no need for me to go there in person. I can send someone to do it. Just wait for my news. But do you have any money?"

Ye Shuning said, "I sold a piece of jewelry I had hidden on me. The money should be enough to pay the rent for now. I'll be fine once I find a job."

When they arrived at the place, Qin Zongye took Ye Shuning to go through a series of procedures. Because Qin Zongye was there, all the procedures were completed very quickly, and she would be able to get a legal ID card in a few days.

Qin Zongye sent Ye Shuning back to the hotel and said, "I'll send someone to pick you up to see the house when there's any news."

Qin Zongye had something else to do and left without staying long.

The next day, someone came to see Ye Shuning. It was someone sent by Qin Zongye to take her to see the house.

Ye Shuning was taken to a residential community with a nice environment. Most of the residents in the community were relatively educated people, including white-collar workers working in office buildings, school teachers, some public officials, and so on.

After listening to the introduction of the community by her guide, Ye Shuning was very satisfied with the environment. However, she estimated that the houses here would not be too cheap.

They met the landlord, a woman in her forties, and she took them upstairs to see the house.

The buildings in the complex had elevators and were not too tall. The house they wanted to see was on the sixth floor.

After entering the house, Ye Shuning followed the landlord's introduction and looked around the house. The house had two bedrooms and a living room, with a separate kitchen and bathroom. The house was already furnished and she could move in after buying some daily necessities.

Ye Shuning looked at the house. Both bedrooms were not big, and the bathroom and kitchen were also very small. This might be a characteristic of many houses in Nangang. After all, there are many people and little land here, so housing is tight.

But it would be more than enough for her and Li Jingyu to live in. If conditions improved, she could move to a bigger house.

It is not a loss to buy a house in Nangang now. She will definitely make a lot of money in the future. When she has money in the future, she will buy a house first, which is more cost-effective than renting a house.

The landlady said, "Our house is really nice. It's fully furnished and you can move in right away. This community is inhabited by very high-quality people, and many people want to live here."

If my family hadn't bought a big house, we wouldn't be willing to leave here. What do you think?"

Ye Shuning looked at the house and was quite satisfied. The main reason was that the neighborhood was relatively safe. Most of the people living in this area were well-educated and well-educated, so the public security in this area was very good. However, the rent should be very expensive.

Ye Shuning had another plan for coming to Nangang. She wanted to attend university here and, if possible, start a business here to save money. Once the mainland opened up and began reforming, she could return to China to build a factory and a laboratory.

This way she wouldn't have to waste several years and could implement her plan ahead of time.

Ye Shuning asked, "I wonder how much the rent for your house is?"

The landlady said, "My family doesn't rely on rent, and since you were introduced by the Qin family, I won't charge you much. It's only 1,000 yuan a month, and I don't want your deposit. You can ask around, the rent I charge is really low. I'm doing this entirely out of respect for the Qin family."