Jiang Xiaoli glanced at him sideways, "Oh yes, yes, I'm such a jealous woman. Comrade Xiao Zong can only have me as the only woman in his life, is that not allowed?"
Zhong Yuan was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "Sure, sure, as long as Brother Zong is willing, there's no problem with it!"
"That'll do."
Zhong Yuan thought about what she had just said, "Hey, Little Pear, you know what, if Xin Xin asked me to do the same, I'd be ecstatic!"
Jiang Xiaoli pouted, "Brother Yuan, if you ask me, you guys should attend a men's virtue training class. My Xiao Zong does this very well, but you, you fail!"
"Haha, a male virtue training course? What's that?"
She explained, "Didn't we have traditional female virtues in the past? Things like the Three Obediences and Four Virtues? But this is a new society now, so why can't we expect you men to be more virtuous?"
Zhong Yuan understood what she meant. He was very eager to learn. "Little Pear, this is quite interesting. Can you give me a few examples?"
Her eyes darted around, then she said with a smile, "There are so many things, like cherishing your girlfriend, praising her often, taking care of her every little mood, remembering her birthday and every meaningful anniversary between you two..."
Jiang Xiaoli rattled off a long list in no time, leaving Zhong Yuan speechless. "Xiaoli, you haven't told Xin Xin any of this, have you?"
She smiled and said, "Would you like me to talk to Xin Xin about it?"
Zhong Yuan quickly shook his head, "No, thank you. I will definitely work towards that standard, but please give me some time!"
Jiang Xiaoli laughed out loud at his nervous look, "Brother Yuan, why are you all sweaty? It's not even summer yet!"
Zhong Yuan coughed twice, "What you're saying is too scary, how can I not be nervous!"
She raised an eyebrow. "Brother Yuan, if you ask me, your awareness is far inferior to that of my little Zong!"
"Tsk tsk!" Zhong Yuan curled his lip. "Brother Zong is constantly whipping me."
At this point, Jiang Xiaoli asked curiously, "Brother Yuan, how can someone as free-spirited and unrestrained as you tolerate his strict demands on you?"
Zhong Yuan thought about the question for a moment, "It's strange, but every time Brother Zong orders me to do something and I don't want to move, when I meet his eyes, I feel like I've done something heinous. If I can't stand it, I give in and do it."
"Hahaha!"
Jiang Xiaoli never expected such a reason. "You work so hard, won't you complain about him later?"
Zhong Yuan sighed softly, "That's the problem. Every time I finish a task after working myself to the bone, there's always a sweet treat waiting for me. You know how pathetic I am, how can I resist such temptation? I can't! I just get used to it over time! Anyway, Brother Zong won't harm me by asking me to do things!"
She laughed so hard she could hardly breathe, "So that's how your friendship was built!"
Zhong Yuan proudly raised his chin, "Little Pear, I'm not bragging, but back then there were plenty of people who wanted to follow Brother Zong. It was only because I passed many tests that I caught Brother Zong's eye!"
Jiang Xiaoli had never inquired about their past stories, and the two chatted all the way to the place they had arranged to meet the agent.
After getting off the car, Jiang Xiaoli reminded him, "Brother Yuan, this is not the end. When you get back, continue this part of the story!"
"no problem!"
The two met with the real estate agent, and she briefly explained her requirements for the apartment: "I want a two-bedroom apartment near Xiehe Hospital, fully furnished and equipped with appliances. If I find one now, I can move in tonight."
The real estate agent had met many people who wanted to rent apartments in the vicinity for medical treatment. "No problem, there are three apartments in this community that meet your requirements. I'll take you two to see them."
This is an old residential area without an elevator, so Jiang Xiaoli immediately rejected the two apartments on the 4th and 5th floors.
The agent showed her the last apartment on the first floor, but Jiang Xiaoli wasn't very satisfied. "This apartment is too damp. Let's go look at other apartments."
After shopping all morning, she finally rented a two-bedroom apartment for Yang Guang's family. Although it was on the 9th floor, the apartment was new and had an elevator, so even if Yang Xingkang's condition worsened and he could only get in and out in a wheelchair, it wouldn't be too difficult for his family to take care of him.
After renting the apartment, the two of them met up with Hu Jingxin and Yan Chengcheng at the "Five" Wangfujing store.
Zhong Yuan offered her the juice he had just bought, trying to please her. "Xin Xin, you didn't say you were coming to the store today. I should have brought it to you."
Hu Jingxin shook her head. "I finally got a day off today. I was planning to sleep in my dorm, but Chengcheng, that clingy girl, insisted that I come shopping with her."
Jiang Xiaoli couldn't help but chuckle, "Isn't it a bit absurd to wander into your own store while shopping?"
Yan Chengcheng looked at her disapprovingly, "What's outrageous about it? I just went shopping with Xin Xin, and I really don't like any of the clothes from other stores. Our own clothes are the ones that look the best!"
Hu Jingxin nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, Xiao Li, I feel like I've lost the joy of shopping!"
Zhong Yuan looked at the young women coming in and out of the store and said, "Little Pear, when are you going to deliver on your promise to open a men's clothing store for me? We guys want to wear some nice clothes too!"
Jiang Xiaoli replied perfunctorily, "It'll be ready soon."
Hu Jingxin, however, found fault with her, saying, "Why do you want to wear nice clothes?"
Zhong Yuan thought of the Confucian classics about male virtues he had overheard in the car earlier, and said with a smile, "Of course, it's so that you'll find it more pleasing to the eye!"
Jiang Xiaoli couldn't help but laugh out loud. His ability to apply what he's learned to other situations is quite impressive!
Unable to bear their flirting, Yan Chengcheng took Jiang Xiaoli's arm and said, "Xiaoli, I'm so hungry, let's find somewhere to eat?"
Hu Jingxin chimed in, "I'm hungry too, Xiaoli, let's go to 'Master Jiang's'! We just passed by, and it was already packed at 10:30! If we go with you, the owner, we won't have to wait in line, right?"
Jiang Xiaoli touched her nose. "Let's go see if there are any reserved seats?"
It was already past 12 o'clock, and the area outside "Master Jiang" was full of customers waiting for a table.
Jiang Xiaoli walked to the queue area at the store entrance and asked, "Is Shao Ping'an in the store?"
The waiter smiled politely at her and said, "Miss, our manager, Mr. Shao, is busy. You can tell me directly if you need anything."
Jiang Xiaoli realized that the waiter had misled her into thinking she wanted to cut in line by giving her name.
Zhong Yuan teased, "Little Pear, you can't even get a seat in your own shop? You're doing really badly, aren't you?"
She rolled her eyes. "Just you wait!"
She took out her phone and called Shao Ping'an, "I'm at this shop next to Wangfujing. Can the four of us help me find a table?"
Two minutes later, Shao Ping'an came out and led them inside. "Mr. Jiang, there really are no seats left in the restaurant. I found a table for you and your friend in the kitchen. Is that alright?"
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