What do you think of this house?
After touring around, Chen Fan asked a question with a smile.
Chen Xiao laughed and said, "This house is excellent in both location and layout."
"Brother, if I had known you had such good foresight back then, I should have made my parents sell everything they own to buy a house with you."
"If I had bought it back then and sold it this year, I would definitely be a millionaire."
Chen Fan laughed heartily.
"Okay. You're even joking now."
He took out a cigarette from his pocket and gestured to Chen Xiao.
Do you smoke?
Chen Xiao glanced at his girlfriend somewhat awkwardly.
“My girlfriend allows me to smoke, and after graduation, when I attend social events or meet clients, I sometimes smoke one along with her.”
"Want one?"
Chen Fan smiled and handed one to the other person, while Chen Xiao went to look at his girlfriend.
Huang Jingjing smiled but didn't say anything.
Chen Xiao took it, and Chen Fan lit it for him with a lighter.
"For men, neither smoking nor drinking are particularly bad habits. Because men need to work and socialize, and like you said, sometimes it's unavoidable..."
"What is important?"
"Self-control!"
Chen Fan pointed to his head.
"A man must have self-control, know when to smoke and when not to smoke, know his alcohol tolerance, and never drink too much and make mistakes..."
"If you can't even do this, then you'd better not touch cigarettes or alcohol for the rest of your life."
"A man who possesses extremely strong self-control may make a fortune in this life, but he will definitely not live a bad life."
Chen Xiao nodded repeatedly, writing down what his cousin had said.
In his heart, Chen Fan is his most admired idol.
Huang Jingjing also felt that Chen Fan's words made sense.
Back when she was in school, she strictly forbade Chen Xiao from smoking and drinking.
However, after graduating and starting work, she also realized that strictly prohibiting it was almost impossible.
Whether it's a gathering with colleagues, discussing business with clients, or having a meal with classmates... as a man, drinking and smoking can easily make you fit in.
If you try to fit in with others and enter this circle, you'll be seen as an outsider.
So her thoughts were the same as Chen Fan's.
Smoking is permissible, but one must have self-control.
After the two finished their cigarettes, Chen Fan glanced at the time.
"Alright. There's too much time difference. I'll take you two back to the company first."
"Oh, right. You can take this."
Chen Fan shook the keys in his hand and handed them over.
Chen Xiao was taken aback.
"elder brother……"
"This house will be yours to live in from now on."
Chen Xiao and Huang Jingjing were both stunned.
Chen Fan said with a smile, "I discussed it with your sister-in-law before we came."
"It must be easy for you two to work in the capital, and you've just graduated, so your life must be very difficult."
"I'll consider this house as a free accommodation gift from your sister-in-law and me for you two."
Huang Jingjing's eyes lit up instantly.
That would be wonderful if I could live in this house after I'm gone.
The lighting is good, the rooms are large, and you can get up late for work every day, allowing you to sleep in for at least half an hour longer.
Most importantly, the house is fully furnished, and all the furniture and appliances are new.
Moving in feels just like moving into a brand new house.
"Brother, is this... appropriate?"
Chen Xiao felt a little embarrassed and didn't dare to reach out.
"Can we just take your house for free... or... can we pay you rent every month?"
"Although I know how much the rent is here, it must be very expensive. We can afford it together."
“We can offer a token gesture, but we still feel bad about it.”
Chen Fan laughed and said, "Alright. There's no need to be so polite with your brother."
"We're all family. There's no need to be so clear about the distinctions."
"Besides, I'm lending you the place, but I'm also selling it to you. With the rent saved, you can take your girlfriend shopping, have a nice meal, and buy her some pretty clothes and gifts every month..."
Chen Fan patted Chen Xiao on the shoulder.
"Your sister-in-law and I also started dating during college and have been together ever since."
"I know very well how easy it is for college students to stay in a relationship and eventually get married."
"Remember, as a man, you should always make the girl who likes you wait."
"When you have the ability, you must give her the best of everything."
After saying that, Chen Fan smiled and handed the key to Huang Jingjing.
"Let Jingjing keep this key."
Huang Jingjing felt a little embarrassed.
"this……"
Chen Xiao laughed and said, "Take it. My brother has already said so, it would seem pretentious for us to accept it now."
Chen Fan smiled and said, "That's right."
Huang Jingjing excitedly accepted the key.
"Thank you, cousin."
"No need to thank me. Next time you go home, you two should give your sister-in-law a good rest."
Chen Fan chuckled and joked, "Everything here is ready-made. Take some time to move your things over, see if you need anything else, and you two can add some yourself."
"Thank you, brother..."
"Alright. Don't look at it now. You two can come over and look at it yourselves after get off work this afternoon."
"I'll take you back first; we need to prepare to return to Yunhai later."
Huang Jingjing looked blissful, and on the way back, she enthusiastically linked arms with Chen Xiao.
She never expected that her cousin's visit would solve their most difficult problem.
This is the Lijing Mansion within the city limits.
Luxury residential area.
My colleague's family is so rich, and she wears designer brands every day. But the last time I accompanied her to look at apartments, she ultimately didn't buy one because the price was too high.
Now, I've moved in first.
"Cousin, next time you come to Beijing, be sure to call us in advance. You must come to our house for dinner, and I'll cook for you."
Huang Jingjing excitedly extended the invitation.
Chen Fan nodded with a smile.
“Then it’s settled. I haven’t tried my sister-in-law’s cooking yet.”
After dropping the two off at the company, Chen Fan still had some time, so he had Zhang Shun drive to Wangfujing.
He also knew what specialties the capital city had, exactly the ones mentioned online, so Chen Fan asked and bought as he went.
Snacks, treats, old Beijing cloth shoes, clothes... I bought everything I needed.
Consider it a gift for my parents and Su Ruochu.
At the appointed time, Chen Fan asked Zhang Shun to drive to pick up Bai Qingci.
Then the group headed straight to the airport.
"How did your sister's talks with them go?"
On the way to the airport, Chen Fan casually asked a question.
Bai Qingci said softly, "The talks went fairly well. However, the board members still have some reservations."
"However, before I came here, my sister received a new message."
"This afternoon, the investigation team took six more people away from the Bai family."
"These six people are all heads of various business units of the Bai Group. There are three from the second branch and two from the third branch."
"I heard that in addition to being involved in job-related crimes, some of these people are also involved in a murder case from many years ago..."
"Both the second wife's and the third wife's families are in complete chaos this time."
Chen Fan smiled.
It seems that Gyeom is really going to make a move against the Bai family.
I estimate that after a while, Bai Ruoxue should have a result.
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