Shi Jing nodded: "Yes, the key."
The key is entirely black, with a small leaf engraved on the handle, making it look quite unique.
"What kind of key is this?" Zhu Jinzhao had never seen a key like this before and found it quite novel.
Shi Jing looked down at her, a hint of nervousness hidden in his smiling eyes: "This is your house key."
"ah?"
Upon hearing the words "your home," Zhu Jinzhao instinctively assumed that Shi Jing was referring to the Zhu family, and his expression instantly turned somewhat panicked.
"My house? How do you have a key to my house?"
“…Huh?” Shi Jing was stunned for a moment. Seeing the disbelief on her face, she realized that she might have misunderstood.
"Hmph..." He chuckled helplessly, reaching out to pinch Zhu Jinzhao's cheek. "Didn't I say yesterday that I was going to give you a house? This afternoon, I had someone inspect the renovation of that house to make sure it was all done perfectly and there were no problems. Then I had that person bring over the key to the front door."
"This key is dual-purpose; one end unlocks the door, and the other opens the access control system. The leaf-shaped piece engraved on the key handle is the access control sensor chip. When you enter the community, you just tap the sensor with this chip."
"But considering that you might forget your keys, I had someone register your face in advance into the community's access control system and the facial recognition unlocking system on your front door. So that if you forget your keys when you come home, you can unlock the door with your face and won't be locked out."
"The house is a large single-level apartment with a total of three bedrooms, a study, and a gym. I've already installed the computer and bookshelves in the study, and all the equipment in the gym is set up. You can start using it as soon as you move in."
"As for the three bedrooms, I would recommend the master bedroom. The master bedroom has a very large balcony and a walk-in closet that I designed myself. The walk-in closet is not only beautiful, but also very spacious. Even if you shop every day, it can still fit everything."
"..."
Shi Jing spoke at length, explaining the situation of the house to Zhu Jinzhao.
Zhu Jinzhao listened in a daze, unable to react for a long time.
"...Chao Chao?" Shi Jing gently touched her face when she saw that she didn't speak.
She suddenly came to her senses, and her eyes instantly turned to fear as she looked at Shi Jing.
The key in her hand was clearly light and weightless, yet she inexplicably couldn't hold it steady. She felt it was very hot and heavy, just like Shi Jing's affectionate gaze.
"You...you're serious?" Her brows were furrowed, but her eyes were wide open, her face showing disbelief.
Shi Jing disliked seeing her frown, so he raised his hand and stroked her brow, forcefully smoothing out the wrinkles between her brows.
"Of course I mean it." He gazed into Zhu Jinzhao's eyes and said calmly and earnestly, "Zhaozhao, every word I've said to you is not a joke. If I said I liked you, I really meant it. If I said I'd give you a house, I really meant it."
"I don't make empty promises or boast. I will strive to fulfill every promise I make to you."
"..."
Zhu Jinzhao's current feelings can no longer be described as shock.
She knew Shi Jing was a good person, but she never expected him to be this good.
He said he wanted to pursue her, so he spent a lot of money and effort on her. He not only gave her expensive gifts, but also his most sincere heart, giving her unique favoritism and tenderness.
She grew up in the darkness where dawn never came. The road beneath her feet was blurry and rugged, and she could only stumble forward, relying on a resentful spirit to get to where she is today.
She seems to have survived, but she ended up covered in wounds.
Shi Jing found her injured in a cold corner, took her home, and cared for her well. Shi Jing washed away her timidity and humility, shattered the old scars that had hardened in her heart, dressed her in a beautiful and dazzling little dress, and told her with a smile that she was lovely and worthy of being loved.
The world, which had been gray and gloomy for so long, suddenly brightened up at this moment. The golden sunlight shone brightly on Zhu Jinzhao, making her stiff smile bright and lively.
She looked down at the key in her hand, slowly tightening her fingers and drawing it into her palm.
Shi Jing watched her movements and was suddenly overjoyed.
"Zhao Zhao?" He tilted his head slightly, wanting to look into Zhu Jinzhao's eyes.
Zhu Jinchao obediently raised her eyes, but they were filled with tears.
"Oh dear, why are you crying?" Shi Jing panicked and quickly cupped her face, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes with his fingers.
"What's wrong, Chaochao? Do you not like this house, or do you not like what I said?" Zhu Jinchao's tears made him feel a little helpless. He panicked and subconsciously began to examine himself.
"Chaochao, did I do something wrong?"
"No..." Zhu Jinzhao shook her head, forcing a smile at Shi Jing with her red eyes, "You did nothing wrong, and I like what you said and the gift you gave me."
"I... I'm so happy that I want to cry."
These words were so sweet and sincere that they softened Jing's heart.
"...Aren't you silly?" He pinched Zhu Jinzhao's nose and carefully pulled her into his arms, following the mood.
She leaned against Shi Jing's chest with a contented smile and closed her eyes.
Shi Jing patted her shoulder, gently coaxing her like a child.
"Silly Chaochao, if you're happy, just laugh. Why are you crying?"
Zhu Jinzhao: "I just inexplicably felt like crying, and I felt very moved."
Shi Jing raised the corners of her lips, her face full of undisguised smugness: "Did Chaochao like the things I gave her that much? She was so touched that she shed tears."
Zhu Jinzhao replied in a muffled voice, "Yes, I really like it."
Shi Jing: "Since Chaochao likes the gift I gave her so much, why don't she also like me?"
The topic shifted so smoothly that Zhu Jinzhao almost blurted out the word "want" before she was even prepared.
She quickly pursed her lips and closed her mouth, preventing Shi Jing from noticing anything amiss.
Shi Jing waited for a while but didn't get a reply, so he temporarily let go of her and stared intently at her face. "Chao Chao, do you want to consider liking me?"
"I hold my value well, so investing in me won't be a loss."
Zhu Jinzhao, head bowed, had already started blushing, much to her chagrin.
"I need to think about this issue carefully."
"You're going to think about it again..." Shi Jing pouted, looking a little aggrieved. "How much longer will Chaochao have to think about it?"
“Hmm…” Zhu Jinzhao looked up at him, “…Give me one night, and I’ll tell you my answer tomorrow.”
"Really?" Shi Jing raised an eyebrow.
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