"I'll rent it," Liu Zi said, placing her order immediately.
"You can go back..."
Song Yan realized halfway through her sentence that Liu Zi had decided to rent it!
"Is that settled?"
Song Yan had never met such a decisive person before; she hadn't even quoted a price yet!
"I haven't even given you a quote yet! Why are you in such a hurry!"
"I really like this house. If the price is right, I'll definitely rent it." Liu Zi touched her nose, almost forgetting that Song Yan wasn't her friend yet.
Song Yan was actually a little reluctant to leave, as this was the home her parents had prepared for her.
The courtyard reflects the care and attention the elderly couple put into it, and she was afraid of upsetting them by renting it out so easily.
"You can wander around here for a bit, I'm going next door." Song Yan suddenly said this and hurriedly went out.
Liu Zi didn't pay any attention and instead examined the house even more carefully.
The main house has good natural light and the ground is paved with cement, while the south-facing house is relatively less well-lit, with the ground paved with bricks and stones.
Inside the south-facing house, there were some farm tools piled up, which looked like they were usually used to store miscellaneous items.
Just as Liu Zi was thinking about the future plans for the house, Song Yan appeared with her parents, accompanied by Song Yan's second brother, Song Jianfu.
"Are you the one who wants to rent a house?" Song's mother asked first.
"Yes, ma'am, I live with my daughter. We will take good care of the house," Liu Zi assured her.
Mr. and Mrs. Song were taken aback, not expecting that only two people lived in the house.
"Just you and your daughter?" Song's mother couldn't help but ask.
"Yes, my husband has another woman outside. I want to divorce him, but I'm afraid he'll try to take the child from me, so I secretly came out to find a place to live." Liu Zi lowered her head, feigning sadness.
"A heartless scoundrel, in the past this would have been called hooliganism, and would have gotten him shot."
Upon hearing Liu Zi's words, Song's mother joined in the scolding with righteous indignation, and finally told Liu Zi to stay without worry.
Her family has some connections in Songzhuang, and she also has four sons, so she can live here with peace of mind.
Liu Zi sighed, finally realizing where Song Yan got her temper from—it's exactly like her mother's!
"What's the rent?" Liu Zi turned her gaze to Song Yan.
"Why ask for rent? It's fate that we met. It's not easy for you to raise a child alone, so you should spend your money wisely." At this point, Song's mother was already treating Liu Zi with the same care and concern that she would show to a younger member of the family.
"No, you have to pay this money. If you don't, I won't rent it. Auntie, I don't need the money. I can earn it myself." Liu Zi refused directly.
Although she's currently feigning helplessness to gain sympathy, she'll eventually be exposed once they spend more time together.
Rather than letting small amounts of money wear down our relationship in the future, it's better to give generously now.
That way, she can settle down with peace of mind.
"That……"
Song's mother was also a little hesitant. Since the girl insisted on giving money, how much should she give?
"You'll give me 400 per quarter, or 1500 for the whole year."
Song Yan frequently receives travelers from all over the country and is quite familiar with the market prices; of course, this price is already very low.
"I'll rent it for a year. When can we sign the contract?" Liu Zi said decisively without haggling over the price.
"contract?"
Song Yan had a headache. Why did she have to sign a contract?
She wouldn't write those things.
"Oh! A receipt will do." Liu Zi blurted out, since signing a rental contract isn't common these days.
"I have some ready-made in my shop; I'll open it when I get back."
Song Yan glanced at her watch. It was getting late, and there would be more people staying at the hotel after dark. If she didn't get back soon, the hotel would be too busy.
"I have the money with me. Can I go back with you to sign the receipt? I want to move in tomorrow." Liu Zi was extremely anxious at this moment, as Zhao Qian could come to her door at any time.
"tomorrow?"
The Song family was somewhat surprised. The house wasn't cleaned up, and the furniture wasn't all in place. How could anyone live there?
"I can pack my things myself, just please get me a bed first," Liu Zi offered.
The Song family members probably sensed Liu Zi's anxiety and nodded in unison.
"Hey girl, are you going back to the city today?" Song Yan asked, glancing at her watch.
"Is there still a shuttle bus now?"
Liu Zi slapped her forehead. How could she have forgotten this? Taxis are scarce now, especially in the suburbs; they rarely come.
"Don't worry, I'll have my third brother drive you." Song Yan's family has a minivan, which is usually parked in the backyard of the hotel.
"Thank you, I'll pay for the ride. I'll bring the child over again tomorrow." Liu Zi was deeply moved by the Song family's generosity.
"Forget about money, let's go! It'll be dark soon, and it's not safe for you to go back too late." Song Yan said goodbye to her parents and then pulled Liu Zi away.
On the way back, Song Yan introduced the surrounding area to Liu Zi.
"Tomorrow is our village's big market day. If you need any small items, you can find them there at cheap prices. If you need larger items, you'll probably have to go to Tongzhou."
"No! It's been renamed the district now, but it's still the same place. There's a department store over there, and things are much cheaper than in the city. My family also has a tricycle; feel free to borrow it if you need it." Song Yan was very helpful.
I wish I could think of everything for her.
"Thank you, Sister Yan, you're such a kind person."
A warm feeling welled up in Liu Zi's heart, and her eyes became a little hot.
Song Yan hasn't changed at all compared to her previous life; she's still willing to go to great lengths for her friends.
Back when she was at her most helpless and miserable, he reached out and helped her up. Even though they've only just met and aren't even friends yet.
"If you call me 'sister,' then you're my little sister, so don't be so polite," Song Yan said boldly, patting Liu Zi's shoulder to comfort her.
Liu Zi then realized that she had started crying again. Why were her eyelids so easily moved to tears these days?
Oh well, I'll just consider it a good way to clean my eyes.
"Sister Yan, I need to ask you for a favor?" Liu Zi suddenly remembered something and felt that Song Yan could probably help her.
"What is it? Please tell me."
"I'd like to ask you to help me hire someone to investigate the father of my child." Song Yan's older brother and husband were both soldiers, so they should have connections who could help in this regard.
"You hired someone to investigate your partner?" Song Yan was taken aback.
"He's not my husband. I know that man has another woman outside, but I don't have any evidence. I'm afraid he'll fight me for the child and refuse to divorce me." This time, Liu Zi directly referred to Zhao Qian as "that man," saying she felt disgusted even calling him the child's father.
"What does that man do?"
Song Yan became curious, because most men couldn't afford to support another family.
"He's a vice president at a company," Liu Zi said, without going into too much detail.
"Girl, I didn't mean anything by it. Although you're not bad-looking, there are plenty of good-looking men out there. If that man knew you wanted a divorce, how could he not agree?" Song Yan had met many people over the years she had run her shop. She wasn't the kind of ignorant rural woman who knew that wild flowers could always be more fragrant than garden flowers.
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