This "stealing fragrance and jade" storm seems to have calmed down on the surface, but under the water, an invisible wall has quietly been built between 놖, Xiaohui, and Xiaomin. The relationship has become subtle and awkward, and the casualness of the past has disappeared. The two sisters keep a deliberate distance from 놖.
As the National Day holiday approached, the procedures for Wang's transfer to the position of member of the Party Working Committee and Vice Chairman of the Management Committee of the Municipal Cooperation Development Zone were finally finalized. Kuang Tieying and Tong Yazhou arranged a farewell party for Wang, but he declined. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that this seemingly ordinary transfer was actually a demotion. Rumors were already swirling in the county, with rumors circulating throughout the streets that Wang was under investigation. At this moment, engaging in a formal reception would be tantamount to adding fuel to the fire and completely inappropriate.
During the National Day holiday, Xiaomin and Xixi drove to the provincial capital to look at houses.
Lin Xun had asked a friend to help him find the house. It had four bedrooms, two living rooms, two bathrooms, and was nearly 300 square meters. It was located in the heart of the provincial capital and in a top-tier school district. The combination of location and school district drove the price up dramatically, bringing the total to nearly five million yuan. Lin Xun advised him over the phone, "If you're in a hurry to immigrate, you wouldn't be able to get it at this price at a normal price. It would be the highest in Northeast China, but in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, the price would be even higher."
He stared at the astronomical figure and gritted his teeth—buy! Lin Xun offered to cover the cost, but he firmly refused. Firstly, he had enough cash on hand; secondly, Lin Xun's favors were already piling up, and one couldn't be greedy. More importantly, he had another plan: he planned to register the house directly in Peng Xiaomin's name. He wanted to give her a real home.
When the original owner showed them the house, the luxurious decoration caught their eyes instantly: the overall modern style with neat lines cleverly integrated with the elegant style of the new Chinese style. Xiaomin and Xixi excitedly shuttled through the rooms, touching and looking around, lingering, their eyes showing their love - obviously, this house has won their hearts.
Now that his future homeowners, both young and old, had been identified and favored, he no longer hesitated and immediately signed the agreement and made the payment. He had Fu Hongjun transfer the payment to the seller's designated account. With Lin Xun's friends as witnesses, the signing process began.
The selling couple signed the agreement quickly and handed it to Xiao Min. Xiao Min took the pen and, without even glancing at it, shoved it directly into Xiao Min's hand. "Here, it's your turn. Sign here and write your name."
She subconsciously took the pen, then reacted and her eyes widened: "What are you signing? This is not your house!"
In front of outsiders, it was inconvenient for him to explain too much, so he just whispered in an unquestionable tone: "If I ask you to sign, just sign it."
The air was silent for a few seconds. The people present exchanged glances with each other, and they all tacitly figured out the relationship between Ji and her. The woman who sold the house urged her warmly, "Little sister, sign it quickly! Look how good your man is to you. He bought you such a valuable house without blinking an eye. How many people would beg for such a blessing!"
Xiao Min's cheeks flushed instantly. She bit her lower lip, hesitated for a moment, and finally solemnly signed the three words "Peng Xiaomin" on the agreement.
After a few more pleasantries, they confirmed the payment had been made. The seller, a man, issued a receipt. The couple took one last, reluctant look around this home that held so much of their past before bidding farewell and departing.
After seeing everyone off, Xixi had already gone to the study to play by herself. Pointing to a sunny corner in the study, she planned, "I'll find a moving company to bring the piano over, and then find a piano teacher for Xixi..."
Before he finished speaking, Xiao Min closed the study door with a "click". The next second, she was like a soft cloud, carrying a warm fragrance, and suddenly threw herself into his arms. Then, her hot lips pressed against him eagerly. She was like a blazing flame, instantly engulfing and igniting him, almost burning his reason to ashes.
After all, Xixi was in the study just across the door, so reason ultimately prevailed. They moved apart awkwardly, their gazes averted. He cleared his throat, trying to dispel the lingering ambiguity in the air. "Master Fang, please pick a room. Someday we can warm up the pots and stoves together?"
Without hesitation, her eyes sparkled, she said, "I don't believe in those things! It's better to have a chance than to choose. Today is the day!"
놖 nodded happily: "Okay! Then call your sister and ask her to come over to have some fun. 놖 Also call an old friend. There won't be many people, just the few of us."
"Okay!" she responded excitedly, turned and went into the bedroom to make a phone call.
놖 gently pushed open the study door. Xixi was immersed in her own little world, having a lot of fun, and didn't notice 놖 coming in. 놖 sat down on the floor quietly, his eyes gently following her small figure. However, it was as if something sharp was slowly scratching his bottom, and he felt a pang of pain - between her eyebrows, Qingwan's charm became clearer and clearer. How could this not make 놖 think of Qingwan painfully? If she were still here... if she could see today, see that 놖 could fulfill all her wishes, would she also be like Xiaomin at this moment, with a gleam in her eyes?
My eyes started to heat up uncontrollably. At this moment, Xixi suddenly raised her head, her big eyes flickering as she looked at me: "Dad, can I live here forever?"
It turned out that she had already known that you had entered the house. You nodded softly, your voice a little choked: "Of course, this will be your home from now on."
A bright smile spread across her face, and then she thought of something else and asked with a hint of anticipation, "Then... can brother come and stay too?"
Bloodline is a wonderful thing. Although she and Ning Yu are not from the same mother, she always wants to share everything with her brother.
놖 answered affirmatively: "Of course, he is also Dad's child."
Xixi put down her toys and fluttered to 누놖 like a little bird. 놖 opened her arms and hugged her tightly. Her little face naturally rubbed against 놖's cheek, her childish breath brushing against his. "Will grandpa and grandma come to stay too?"
Wang shook his head: "Grandpa and grandma prefer the pace of life in the county town, and they still stay there."
A trace of loss passed across her face: "Then... can you go back to see them more often?"
He promised firmly, "Of course! As long as you want, Daddy will take you back anytime."
Her worry immediately turned into joy, but the next second, an even more innocent question was thrown out without warning: "Dad, do you... have other children?"
His body shrank suddenly, as if stung by a poisonous bee. A sharp pain instantly spread. He suppressed his surging emotions and squeezed out two words from between his teeth: "No."
However, Xu Anqi's little face, which looked exactly like hers, appeared before her eyes uncontrollably and clearly. A surge of bitterness and astringency suddenly rushed into her nose, and the tears, with nowhere to go, could only flow back, leaving an increasingly strong, salty and bitter taste deep in her throat.
Peng Xiaohui didn't come alone. She was followed by porters carrying a brand new mattress and a set of bedding.
"That's too fast! They've already bought everything. How did you know the sizes?"
She glanced at him and said, "What era is this? Can't Xiao Min measure the size and send it to you?"
놖 was choked by her question and was speechless.
After the workers had put everything in place, Xiao Min immediately began to clean the rooms and put down the bedspreads.
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