Huo Zhongyuan could see Qin Suisui's interest, but considering that she had only been working for a few years and might have limited cash on hand, he couldn't help but offer his suggestion.
"Junior Sister Qin, if the purchase price is not enough, I happen to have some extra funds here."
"No need, senior brother. I've already put the Manston property up for sale, and it should be processed in the next few days."
Qin Suisui's property in Manston is in a better location than that of Ocean International.
Because of the city, the price is much higher than this property in Ocean International.
She listed it for five million M dollars, which, after taxes, would amount to over thirty million.
With her savings, she could afford to buy two apartments.
Upon hearing that she was going to sell her property in Manston, Huo Zhongyuan, who had initially intended to speak, stopped trying to dissuade her.
The fact that his junior sister Qin was selling her property in Manston indicated that she wouldn't be considering returning to M Country in the short term, and a smile gradually crept onto his lips.
Now that the agreement was made, Qin Suisui drafted a purchase contract on the spot, paid a deposit, and Huo Zhongyuan signed his name as guarantor.
Both parties agreed to go to the housing management bureau to complete the transfer procedures on the first day after the first month of the lunar calendar, and to pay the remaining balance on the same day.
By the time Qin Suisui had signed the contract and completed all the formalities, it was already past 3 p.m., well past lunchtime.
The three of them had quietly stayed with her all this time, making her feel increasingly embarrassed.
She looked at Huo Zhongyuan with an apologetic expression.
"I'm so sorry for keeping you all waiting so long, even though I didn't have lunch. I've been quite busy these past few days. How about I invite you all out for a casual meal after the New Year as an apology?"
Why are you being so polite with me?
Su Yue waved her hand and smiled at Huo Zhongyuan: "However, treating everyone to a meal is still quite necessary, isn't it, Senior Brother Huo?"
"I'm waiting for Junior Sister Qin's dinner party."
Huo Zhongyuan's deep eyes held a faint smile.
"It's settled then. I'll invite a few people over after the New Year."
Qin Suisui looked embarrassed and apologetic. She really didn't have time today and could only say goodbye in a hurry.
The law firm will be temporarily closed starting tomorrow. This afternoon, she needs to go to the law firm to arrange matters during the Chinese New Year period.
It's a tradition at the Law Offices of R.R. Dunn to give a New Year's red envelope to colleagues who have finished their shift.
After Qin Suisui finished handling all the year-end tasks arranged by the law firm, the streetlights outside the window were already on.
"See you next year, Qin Law!"
See you next year!
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On the 29th day of the Lunar New Year, Qin Suisui unusually stayed in bed and did not get up early.
She got up, put on her slippers, went to the glass window, pressed the automatic button, and the curtains slowly opened.
She stood by the glass window, and it had started to snow lightly. Looking down, she saw that the garden below was covered in a blanket of white.
The snowflakes falling from the sky brought her a rare sense of peace and tranquility on this winter morning.
Qin Suisui was in a good mood, so she turned on the stereo and let the music fill every corner of the room.
After washing up, she started packing her luggage to the sound of music.
She takes the high-speed train at around 7 p.m. and arrives in Nancheng around 8:30 p.m.
Qin's father reiterated on the phone last time that he had cleaned up her old room, so she would have a place to stay when she came home for the Chinese New Year.
Thinking of the past, her smile faded.
Before she could finish tidying up, her phone suddenly rang.
She picked up her phone and saw that it was a call from her senior, Huo.
"Senior Brother Huo!"
Huo Zhongyuan's cool, deep voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Are you having hot pot for lunch?"
"What?"
Qin Suisui thought she had misheard.
Huo Zhongyuan chuckled softly, "I made a lot of hot pot dishes at noon. Could Junior Sister Qin come over and help me finish some of it?"
"Yes, yes, that's fine!"
Qin Suisui was a little slow to realize that her senior brother Huo had invited her to eat hot pot. She only realized it after hanging up the phone.
She stepped over the sofa, went to the kitchen, and opened the refrigerator. Since she was going back to Nancheng, she had already processed most of the food in the refrigerator, leaving only a few tomatoes and eggs.
Her gaze swept over the salad dressing, then she turned to see the fruit on the table; she could make a fruit salad and take it over.
Seeing that she had plenty of time, she tried on several outfits before finally choosing a wool skirt suit and putting on light makeup.
Looking at her radiant face in the mirror, she smiled at herself.
She served the mixed fruit salad, but as soon as she reached the door, she turned back and took a bottle of fine wine from the wine cabinet.
When Qin Suisui came out of the elevator, Huo Zhongyuan had already opened the door and was standing inside, his deep eyes carrying a faint warmth.
"Come in!"
He was wearing loungewear, which made him look much gentler.
"Senior Brother Huo!"
Huo Zhongyuan took the tray and wine from her hands and moved aside.
Qin Suisui walked into the room and saw a brand new pair of women's slippers on the floor.
She changed her shoes and followed her senior brother Huo toward the living room.
"Please sit for a while. I'm making the soup, it'll be ready soon!"
Huo Zhongyuan placed the fruit salad and wine on the table and went into the kitchen.
Qin Suisui was too embarrassed to sit down, so she followed her senior brother Huo into the kitchen.
Senior Brother Huo's room is bigger than the one she's currently living in, and even the kitchen is much bigger than hers.
The kitchen is a blend of Chinese and Western styles, with a natural marble dining table in the center, featuring gray and white accents. The entire kitchen, like its owner, is exquisite yet aloof.
"Senior Brother Huo, do you need my help?"
"unnecessary!"
Wearing casual home clothes, Huo Zhongyuan had a rare touch of domesticity, even exuding the charm of a stay-at-home man.
"I have washed all the ingredients, and now all that's left is to make the broth."
Qin Suisui looked around and sure enough, she saw that vegetables and various meats were neatly arranged on the countertop by the pool.
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