The next morning.
The family sat around the dining table for a meal.
Chu Zhiye spoke first: "Father and Mother, I've rested well these past few days, and I plan to go back to work."
“Okay, let’s go to your dad’s company.” Zhong Tingyue nodded.
Chu Zhi hesitated for two seconds before making up her mind and saying, "Well... Mother, I plan to move out."
Zhong Tingyue was very shrewd. Suddenly remembering what had happened recently, she asked, "Is it because I've been arranging blind dates for you?"
"That's part of the reason." Chu Zhi didn't like to lie, especially to his family; he wanted to be as honest as possible.
He paused for a moment, then continued, "The main reason is that only by moving out can I meet more girls and fulfill your expectations and hopes for me as soon as possible."
"real?"
"You know I'm not lying to you."
Zhong Tingyue pondered for a few seconds: "Okay."
Even so, Zhong Tingyue laid out many rules, such as having to go home to visit them and not being allowed to go missing.
"So where do you plan to stay?" Chu Fang asked. "How about you stay at Zhonghai Mingyuan? It's close to the company."
Zhonghai Mingyuan used to be Chu Fang's residence, but later it was given to his two younger sisters. After they got married, they moved out, and the place became empty.
It's located on the Bund, and not far from Founder Investment, just a few steps away.
"I'll rent a place myself."
"Alright," Chu Fang nodded. "However, you need to tell us where you're renting, so my mother won't have trouble finding you."
"good."
They discussed and agreed on this.
After finishing breakfast, Chu Zhiye went out to look for a place to live.
He knew nothing about houses in Shanghai at the moment and could only look for them through real estate agents.
Upon arriving at the real estate agency, the agent immediately greeted him: "Hello, what are your requirements for the house?"
"Spacious, clean, and close to the financial and business district."
What is your budget?
"Anything is fine."
The real estate agent was secretly delighted.
Understood.
This is a rich guy who just wants to find a house he likes, and he doesn't care how much it costs.
He's not short of money.
The real estate agent then took Chu Zhi to see a house located in the financial and business district.
How is it here?
"Next set."
"And what about here?"
"Next set."
"This apartment is not only spacious, but also has a great view. You can see the Bund right down in front of you, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Moreover, it is very quiet here, and the residents are of high quality."
"Hmm... ...Next set."
The real estate agent showed Chu Zhi all the houses, but the latter was not satisfied with any of them. The agent smiled wryly and said, "Brother, you've seen all the houses I have."
If it weren't for Chu Zhiye's extraordinary demeanor, he would have suspected that the other party was just playing with him.
Chu Zhiye stood on the high building, pointed to the houses below, and asked, "Do you own a house there?"
The real estate agent looked down.
A row of old, dilapidated residential buildings came into view, their buildings closely packed together, resembling a rustic urban landscape unfolding in a corner of the city.
"ah?"
Although Limin Lane is located in the financial and business district of Shanghai, no developer is willing to take over its development because it missed the opportunity for demolition.
This old, dilapidated neighborhood has been left behind.
Limin Lane is an old and dilapidated residential area with very low rents, which provides cheap housing for many financial workers.
Chu Zhiye and the real estate agent arrived at Limin Lane Community. There was an alley next door where there were many vegetable vendors.
As I walked into the alley, I saw several elderly men lying on chairs taking a nap, while a few elderly women were chatting in a small square nearby.
Chu Zhi also looked around carefully but didn't see any security guards.
He had no choice but to step forward and ask the elderly women, "Grandma, do you have any rooms available for rent here?"
"Who am I?" an old lady with missing teeth asked, pointing to herself.
"have no idea."
"Then call me Grandma." The toothless old woman glared at her. "I don't have a grandson like you!"
Chu Fang: "..."
He felt like he was being scolded.
Another elderly woman with white hair patted the toothless old woman next to her and said, "You silly thing, they came to ask you a question, so they called you grandma. It's a term of respect."
"Oh, a term of respect," the toothless old lady realized, and asked, "What is a term of respect?"
Chu Zhiye asked the white-haired old lady, "Grandma, do you have any houses for rent here?"
The elderly woman with white hair spread out her palms and shook her body: "I don't know."
Chu Zhiye took out a red banknote and handed it to the white-haired old lady. The latter immediately narrowed her eyes into slits: "Yes, there is one for rent next door. I'll take you to see it."
Ultimately, money is better.
Then Chu Zhiye and the real estate agent accompanied the white-haired old lady to an old residential area, climbed three floors, and arrived at an apartment.
The elderly woman with white hair said, "This apartment is for rent. It has three bedrooms and a living room. Don't be fooled by the fact that it's an old neighborhood; it has all the necessary facilities, and most importantly..."
"The woman renting this house is a stunning beauty. Young man, you'd better make the best of it. I really like you."
Chu Zhi also took out his phone and dialed the number in front of the door.
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