She knew that Shen Xizhou was probably still processing what had happened during the day.
Anyone would be stunned if they were suddenly confessed to by an unexpected person.
Chu Yuan didn't have much patience to wait. She quickly took a few photos of the luggage being thrown out, added a pitiful selfie, and posted it on her WeChat Moments with a melancholy tone, setting it to be visible only to Chen Xizhou.
I don't believe he can hold back.
After posting on her WeChat Moments, Chu Yuan continued to drag her luggage back home, where she ate snacks and watched TV.
Waiting for the reaction from Shenxizhou.
However, an hour passed without him saying a word. Chu Yuan stared blankly at her phone, wondering if he was really that heartless.
Or did you not even look at your WeChat Moments?
Or perhaps they blacklisted her?
Thinking it over, Chu Yuan found a work-related excuse and tried sending a message to Shen Xizhou, and it worked.
Thankfully, I wasn't blacklisted!
Just as she was wondering if she should be more direct, a message popped up on her WeChat Moments. Without a doubt, it was from Shen Xizhou.
She set this post to be visible only to him, preventing others from commenting.
The message opens to a concise statement: [Where are you now?]
Chu Yuan curled the corners of her lips into a smile, but the words she typed were undeniably affected: "[Didn't you want to keep your distance from me? It's none of your business.]"
Don't be reckless; it's not safe outside at night.
Chu Yuan glanced at it, then ignored it and continued eating potato chips and watching TV.
Not long after, Shen Xizhou poked her directly: [Still not admitting you have a childish mentality? In my opinion, you're just throwing a tantrum.]
Tell me where you are, and I'll help you with your housing problem.
Chu Yuan waited two more minutes before replying, but there were no words, just some little humming emojis.
[Where?] Shen Xizhou is very stubborn.
Chu Yuan pondered for a moment, then dragged her luggage, closed the door, and went to the garden downstairs in the community. Only then did she take a picture of the main gate of the community for Shen Xizhou.
“I don’t want to trouble you, but I have no relatives or friends in this city and can’t find anyone else to help me right now.”
Upon seeing this text, Shen Xizhou could even imagine the pitiful sight of the little girl, all alone and helpless at this moment.
Instant reply: [Stay where you are, I'm coming right away.]
Shen Xizhou was very clear about Chu Yuan's situation.
He knew that even if she froze or starved to death now, by the time her relatives heard the news and rushed from the countryside, her body would probably be stiff.
So he told himself, this is the last time!
...
To Chu Yuan's surprise, Shen Xizhou was incredibly fast; he was standing right in front of her in just a few minutes.
Chu Yuan sniffed as the cold wind blew, her voice heavy with nasal congestion, "Chen Ting, how come you got here so quickly?"
"I've been to your neighborhood before. I was already on my way when I sent you this message."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Xizhou draped his trench coat over Chu Yuan's shoulders.
In early November, as winter began, a cold wind howled.
Chu Yuan wore a thin base layer over a holey sweater that let in the wind, so she was naturally shivering from the cold.
"Thank you," she mumbled.
Shen Xizhou didn't ask any questions, but stepped forward and picked up her luggage. "Let's go."
"Where to?" Chu Yuan wondered. She had only paid three months' rent for the apartment, so she should be able to get a refund, right?
Shen Xizhou said, "Just come with me."
Since the big shot had said so, Chu Yuan stopped hesitating and secretly thought that it would be better to take her home directly.
As the surrounding scenery became more and more familiar, Chu Yuan was somewhat dumbfounded.
"Shen Ting, isn't this a group-purchased apartment building that was recently handed over to the provincial institute? Did you bring me here because someone is renting out these apartments?"
Chu Yuan was slightly embarrassed. "To be honest, I looked at this place when I was looking for a house, but the price was a bit expensive. It was beyond what our clerks' salaries could afford, so I chose another neighborhood instead. Who knew the landlord would just say he wouldn't rent it to me anymore?"
The implication was that even if he offered to help her rent a place here, she couldn't afford it.
Shen Xizhou carried the luggage all the way, not letting Chu Yuan lift a finger. Upon hearing this, he said calmly, "This house is free for now. Once you've settled in, if you feel uncomfortable, you can find another place."
Chu Yuan's eyes widened. "Free? Why is such a nice house free? A single room around here costs only 1200, but this one costs at least 2000. Many people want to rent it but can't find one. After all, it's close to my workplace, the transportation is convenient and safe, and the neighbors are all familiar people. I saw some friends in the group asking about the housing in this community a few days ago."
As she spoke, Chu Yuan boldly guessed, "Could this be your friend's house?"
Shen Xizhou rubbed his temples helplessly with the hand that wasn't carrying his luggage.
This is the first time I've found a little girl to be quite noisy!
Seeing this, Chu Yuan decisively stopped asking. She actually knew everything; she was just asking knowingly.
This house belongs to Shen Xizhou, and he has just finished furnishing it with cabinets, furniture, and appliances. Naturally, he wanted to move here to make it more convenient for him to work. However, he did not expect that Chu Yuan would encounter a problem at the last minute, so he planned to lend her the new house for a while.
Anyway, it doesn't matter where he lives, he's a grown man. But it's different for young girls. What's the point of them always being kicked out of their homes by landlords?
If you're even less lucky, you could suffer a huge loss.
"Oh, this is your house? Would it be inappropriate for me to stay here?"
Chu Yuan feigned surprise, but didn't stop walking and went straight into the house.
After a tour, the decor was understated yet luxurious, with a black, white, and gray color scheme that was indeed in the style of Shenxizhou.
The latter, standing in his own house, seemed strangely unnatural. "I'm your boss. I can't just stand by and watch my subordinate sleep on a park bench."
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