After parting ways with Xiang Qiu, Xia Qingqing didn't rush home, but instead went back to the dormitory with Liu Huimin and the others.
Although Xia Qingqing did not continue to live on campus this semester, because she paid the accommodation fee, the school did not assign any new students to live in this dormitory room. It is still only occupied by Liu Huimin and two others. Xia Qingqing occasionally comes over for a lunch break.
Otherwise, going back to school at noon and then coming back would take too much time, and Xia Qingqing didn't want to go through all that trouble.
Liu Huimin tossed her handbag onto the table, plopped down on the bed, and let out a comfortable sigh: "Hey, what do you guys think of Sister Qiu's boyfriend? I think he seems pretty good. If his family background were better, he would be perfect."
"It mainly depends on what Sister Qiu thinks. If you're really curious, just ask her when she gets back," Xia Qingqing said calmly.
Liu Huimin nodded in agreement: "That's right. No matter what we outsiders say, it's useless. In the end, it's up to Sister Qiu to make the decision herself."
However, based on her observations today, Xiang Qiu seems to really like Wang Zhihong, and the two will most likely end up together.
While the two of them were chatting, Chen Xiu, who was sitting next to them, had already taken out a book and started reading.
Liu Huimin felt inexplicably nervous when she saw Xiuxiu reading: "Xiuxiu, why are you reading at this time? Let's chat for a while."
Chen Xiu smiled and said softly, "You and Qingqing chat, I'm listening to you."
She has a quiet personality and usually listens to her roommates' conversations rather than offering her own opinions.
Xia Qingqing chuckled and teased, "If you're studying in front of her, she probably won't be in the mood to chat with me."
Isn't this a typical case of learning anxiety—fearing that others will compete with you?
“It’s been a bit strange lately. Every time I see you all studying while I’m not, I feel a little uneasy,” Liu Huimin said, unsure when she developed this problem.
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiu paused in her book-flipping motion and immediately closed it, saying, "Then I won't read it for now; I'll chat with you all."
Liu Huimin felt embarrassed and quickly stopped her, saying, "No, Xiuxiu, you don't need to worry about my bad habit. Just do your own thing."
Liu Huimin was somewhat annoyed. She really had a mouth that could say anything. Did she think that if she didn't study, others couldn't study? There was no such logic anywhere. It was only because the few people in her dormitory were easy to get along with that she was like this. If it were anyone else, they would probably think she was ashamed of others.
"It's alright, Sister Huimin. I just picked up a book and flipped through it when I had nothing else to do. Actually, chatting with you guys is quite interesting," Chen Xiu said with a smile.
"Xiuxiu, you should just read your book. You really don't need to worry about me," Liu Huimin said firmly as she shoved the book back into Chen Xiu's hands.
Xia Qingqing watched the two of them pushing each other back and forth, and coughed lightly: "You two stop for a moment, or I'll just go home and let you two study in peace."
Upon hearing this, Liu Huimin stopped arguing with Chen Xiu and said, "Qingqing, why don't you stay and play a little longer? Why are you in such a hurry to go back?"
Xia Qingqing didn't really want to leave. She wanted to wait for Xiang Qiu to come back and hear some gossip. She had a feeling that what Wang Zhihong wanted to talk to Xiang Qiu about this time was quite important.
About half an hour later, Xiang Qiu finally returned.
She had barely stepped into the dormitory when Liu Huimin eagerly approached her: "Sister Qiu, your boyfriend's back already? What did you two talk about downstairs? Tell us!"
"Let me put down my bag and have a drink of water, okay?" Xiang Qiu said helplessly to Liu Huimin.
Liu Huimin quickly and attentively poured water for Xiang Qiu, and Xia Qingqing also gave up her bed: "Sister Qiu, come and rest for a while."
Xiang Qiu gulped down a cup of water and then noticed three pairs of eyes staring intently at her. Her heart skipped a beat: "Why are you all staring at me like that? It's kind of scary."
Liu Huimin chuckled: "Sister Qiu, did you notice my big, inquisitive eyes? They say they really want to hear the latest gossip."
Xiang Qiu was amused by her funny words: "Can't you be serious for once? You just want to know what Wang Zhihong and I talked about. I'll tell you right away, okay?"
Then Xiang Qiu briefly recounted what Wang Zhihong had said to her.
Xia Qingqing and the other two were quite surprised: "We didn't expect him to be so resourceful, managing to save up a sum of money without making a sound."
"Sister Qiu, shouldn't you consider buying a house?" Xia Qingqing suddenly asked. She still had some of the ideas from the future, believing that if you have money, you should buy a house first.
Of course, it's also because she knows that housing prices in Beijing will continue to rise. Although there are fewer people selling houses now, there are also fewer people buying them, so buying early is still more advantageous.
Xiang Qiu had guessed that Xia Qingqing would definitely bring up the topic of buying a house, and said with a wry smile, "Zhihong probably doesn't have this idea. He thinks that his workplace will provide housing when he starts working, so there's no need for him to spend his own money to buy one."
Xia Qingqing frowned secretly. At this point, the house allocated by the company still belonged to the company. Individuals only had the right to live there, not the ownership. If there was a job change in the future, the house would have to be moved back.
"When will that be? What if you don't get a chance to be allocated a house? Why don't you buy a house if you have money? It's so much more comfortable to live in your own house," Liu Huimin said, pursing her lips.
She felt that having her own house was more reliable. When renting, people could kick you out whenever they wanted, but with her own house, it was always hers, and she could live there peacefully.
Xia Qingqing agreed, saying, "In the past two years, many educated youth have returned to the city. Now, many families are crammed together. When there's really no room left, they'll have to pool their money to buy a house. With more people buying houses, prices will definitely rise. So I think it's better to buy a house sooner rather than later. If all else fails, you won't lose money even if you sell the house later. You might even make a little profit."
“What you all say makes sense. I will discuss this matter with Zhihong.” Xiang Qiu nodded seriously.
She knew that both Liu Huimin and Xia Qingqing were doing it for her own good, and that what they said made sense. She also wanted a home of her own.
Liu Huimin suddenly said with a mischievous smile, "Then we'll be able to drink Sister Qiu's wedding wine very soon, and we'll definitely prepare a big red envelope for you and your brother-in-law then."
“Sister Huimin, if Comrade Wang hears you call him brother-in-law, he might just give you a big red envelope in return,” Xia Qingqing winked at Liu Huimin.
Liu Huimin laughed heartily, "That makes sense, I'll try it next time I have the chance."
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