"What? Moving?" Qian Yu'an looked at Xu Guiying in shock.
Xu Guiying smiled and said, "That house belongs to my sister-in-law. Her family went abroad a few years ago, and no one has lived in that house since. We older generations believe that a house needs to be filled with people. It's not good if it's not lived in for a long time. So the rent is not a problem. Just calculate it according to your previous rent."
Qian Yu'an quickly refused, "Aunt Xu, this is too sudden. I'm living quite well in my apartment."
Xu Guiying glared at her, "Even if I didn't go to you, I would have gone to someone else. Anyway, my sister-in-law just wants me to rent out that house."
Qian Yu'an's eyes still showed reluctance, and she said with difficulty, "Aunt Xu, this is too sudden..."
"It's not sudden at all. I told you in advance, didn't I? The house is fully furnished, cough... and it doesn't leak. It's on the third floor, and there's a park nearby."
"To be honest, before I contacted you, I met other tenants. They were either young people who didn't care about cleanliness or middle-aged couples who tried to lower the rent. I didn't feel comfortable renting to anyone else!"
“That house is also close to this street, about the same distance as your current house.”
Qian Yu'an clenched her fingers tightly; she and Aunt Xu had only known each other for a short time...
Aunt Xu's eyes widened. "What? You think I'm a bad person? Go ask the supply and marketing cooperative. I'm the deputy director of the purchasing department. Don't worry, I won't harm anyone."
Qian Yu'an's thoughts were seen through, and she blushed immediately, stammering, "I... I didn't mean that."
Xu Guiying pulled Qian Yu'an away, saying, "That's not what I meant. Just come with me."
Qian Yu'an was no match for Xu Guiying's strength and was quickly taken to the bottom of the residential building.
Just as Xu Guiying said, the environment here is quiet, it's convenient to buy things downstairs, and the police station is not far away.
This apartment is a one-bedroom unit, fully equipped with a kitchen, sofa, table, bed, wardrobe, and even bowls and chopsticks!
Qian Yu'an was indeed surprised; it was much better than she had expected, but the rent...
Xu Guiying nodded in satisfaction; Qian Yu'an's reaction was as she had expected.
"This house is alright, Yu'an. I told you, the rent isn't the most important thing. I just want to find a suitable tenant who will take good care of the house, to make it more lively."
Qian Yu'an frowned. "But the rent is too cheap. I... I feel unworthy of it."
I feel unworthy of this...
Xu Guiying was quick-witted. "To be honest, I don't have many friends, and work is boring. I've never met someone as compatible as you in all my years. When you get to my age, you'll know that money isn't the most important thing; living comfortably is."
Qian Yu'an originally thought that Aunt Xu was suitable for a sales job, but when she saw her red eyes, it was obvious that she had a disharmonious family.
In that case, Qian Yu'an will understand.
"Aunt Xu, let's set the rent as you wish. If you want to raise the rent someday, just let me know!"
Xu Guiying nodded readily, "Okay, then I'll give you the key. If you're worried, go find someone to change the lock. Come on, I'll help you move."
Qian Yu'an's eyes widened again. "Moving now?"
"If you don't move now, when will you? If you dare to think about it, you have to dare to do it! You have a lot of stuff?"
Qian Yu'an shook his head blankly.
"That's it! The sooner we finish moving, the sooner we can come over!"
Anyway, the new house has everything, so Qian Yu'an only needs to move her clothes, bedding, books and such over. Originally, Xu Guiying also planned to arrange the bedding and sheets together, but then she thought it was too deliberate.
It took her a lot of effort just to persuade Qian Yu'an.
Qian Yu'an didn't have many things. Xu Guiying watched her pack and saw that she only had two sets of clothes for spring and summer, one set for autumn and winter, and a few drab gray clothes, which were even darker than Song Rongrong's.
Although Qian Yu'an sells clothes, he gives all the money he saves to Grandma Qian.
Qian Yu'an then packed up all the books on the table.
Xu Guiying casually asked, "By the way, are you going to try taking the college entrance exam next year?"
If Qian Yu'an, who has already graduated from high school, wants to take the college entrance examination again, he needs to register at his school.
Qian Yu'an graduated last year. She originally planned to apply this summer, but she didn't study well and plans to apply next year.
She nodded. "I have exams next year."
"Okay, if you have any difficulties, just tell me. You look like my sister-in-law. When I see you, it's like seeing my sister-in-law."
Qian Yu'an smiled awkwardly, "Aunt Xu, your family members are all quite interesting."
Xu Guiying shook her head, "They're all little beasts who came to collect debts, not one of them is easy to deal with."
Xu Guiying was carrying two bags in her hands, and Qian Yu'an was also carrying two bags. They also had a basket on their backs. She had just spent a dime to buy an old one from her neighbor next door, just to store mattresses and quilts.
It's only a 20-minute walk to the new home.
After a quick tidy-up, it was already 8 p.m. Qian Yu'an paid half a year's rent and quickly urged Xu Guiying to go home first, lest it be unsafe late at night.
Xu Guiying: "Okay, then I'll go. It's only a 20-minute walk from here back, it's close."
Who pays rent in a lump sum for six months? Anyway, Xu Guiying only collects three months' rent.
"I'll come back to collect the rent in three months."
Qian Yu'an gripped the money in her hand tightly, her eyes slightly moist. "Aunt Xu, thank you so much."
"Don't thank me, kid. I'm leaving now."
Qian Yu'an escorted Xu Guiying to the bottom of the building, and only went upstairs after watching Xu Guiying walk away.
Aunt Xu is such a good person; I will repay her properly in the future.
Qian Yu'an suddenly slapped her forehead, looking annoyed. Aunt Xu had given her ten yuan last time, but she had been so focused on the house today that she hadn't given her the money!
Qian Yu'an patted his head and decided to keep the money with him and give it to her the next time they met.
Xu Guiying returned to Heping Lane at almost 8:30. She and Xu Guiying had eaten noodles by the roadside in the evening, and wouldn't eat dinner.
That evening, Song Xinfu asked her where she had been.
Xu Guiying scoffed, "I'm going to take care of some important business."
Song Xinfu narrowed his eyes. "You old woman, why are you keeping me in suspense! Is it related to the third son?"
Xu Guiying shook her head, "Go get me a basin of hot water first, I want to soak my feet."
Song Xinfu clicked his tongue, "You're just like that old empress dowager from the old society now."
Xu Guiying patted the old man on the shoulder, "Then what are you, an old eunuch?"
The elderly couple bickered for a bit, and Song Xinfu, unable to win the argument with Xu Guiying, went outside to get some water.
After Xu Guiying started soaking her feet, she said, "I recently met a girl who is quite suitable for Lao Er. I rented her that small house on Nanmin Second Street. The girl is honest, but just like Lao Er, she's very dull."
Song Xinfu responded with an "Oh," and asked, "Where are you from?"
"You've never been there."
Where?
"You know someone from Biandan Village?"
Song Xinfu shook his head, "I've never been there."
After a while, the old man asked again, "When will we let the second son meet us?"
Xu Guiying: "Don't panic, let's get to know each other better first."
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