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Xu Xi and Chen Shuning put the things they bought in the trunk, planning to go meet the real estate agent, look at the house together, buy some fruits and other things, and then go home together.
The first top-floor apartment was quite large, over 100 square meters. Xu Xi didn't waste time with the real estate agent, telling him she didn't want one that big, as it was just for the two of them. Finally, after looking at two more apartments, Xu Xi and Chen Shuning were both quite satisfied with the third one, but Xu Xi felt it was a bit far from Chen Shuning's workplace, about a 40-minute drive away.
They discussed that they should go back and think about it, and the two of them returned to the car.
Xu Xi looked at Chen Shuning and said, "Let's ask the real estate agent to look for another place. The place we just went to is too far from where you work. It takes more than an hour to drive there and back. I'm worried that you won't get enough rest by then."
Chen Shuning turned to look at Xu Xi. Her previous workplace was actually even further from her rental than the one they'd just seen. A 40-minute drive was fine for her. Plus, the top floor was a duplex with a large balcony. If they could live together, plant some flowers, and get a cat and a dog, it would be a wonderful experience. More importantly, the area around here was very convenient to markets, supermarkets, and hospitals.
Life, first and foremost, requires the convenience of food, clothing, housing, and transportation. Work is a monotony, while life is full of variety and variety. If you can return home after a monotonous day of work to enjoy a happy and wonderful life, a 40-minute journey is nothing. When it comes to work, no one knows when unexpected events might arise.
She blinked and said to Xu Xi, "Let's just go with the one we just took. It's only 40 minutes away, I don't think it's that far."
Xu Xi was still a little hesitant. "Are you sure?"
"Yeah." Chen Shuning nodded. "I think the location is great, and the price is right. One more thing, I think you shouldn't pay the full amount yet. You should save some money as a backup. You'll need to start your own business later. If we work hard, we might be able to pay it all back in two or three years."
Xu Xi listened to what he said and agreed with it. However, Xu Xi suddenly realized that what Chen Shuning had just said didn't seem like a sudden plan, but rather something he had already considered. Regardless, this was a very good decision.
"Okay, I'll listen to you." She looked at Chen Shuning and agreed with a smile.
Xu Xi took out her phone and checked the time. It was 5 p.m. At this time, her mother called and asked when they would be there.
Xu Xi: "We are going to go now."
Chen Shuning raised his eyes slightly and looked at Xu Xi. He was very nervous, but still very much looking forward to it.
Xu Xi said a few words and then hung up. She put her phone away and said to Chen Shuning, "Let's go buy some fruit first, and then go to my parents' place."
Chen Shuning nodded gently. "Yeah, okay."
Before starting the car, Xu Xi turned her head to look at Chen Shuning. She could see that Chen Shuning was nervous. Xu Xi reached out her hand and held Chen Shuning's.
Xu Xi: "Are you still nervous?"
Chen Shuning pursed his lips and chuckled. "I'm a little bit looking forward to it."
Xu Xi felt warm inside. Yes, in addition to being nervous, they also had expectations, expectations for the future.
She couldn't help but lean over and kiss the corner of Chen Shuning's mouth. Then she smiled and said, "Let's go."
After buying the fruits, they went directly to Xu Xi's parents' home.
Standing in front of her parents' house, Xu Xi's palms were inexplicably sweaty. She had never thought that she would be so nervous about entering her own house in her lifetime. Xu Xi had a key, but she still rang the doorbell.
It was Xu Xi's mother who came out to open the door. It was obvious that she had dressed up specially. She was wearing a cheongsam made of exquisite fabrics and had a little light makeup on her face.
Xu Xi blinked at her and blurted out, "Mom, you look so beautiful today?"
"What are you talking about? I, your mother, have always been so beautiful." Mother Xu glanced at Xu Xi, and finally her eyes fell on Chen Shuning, with a friendly smile on her face.
"Hello, I'm Xu Xi's mother."
Xu Xi tried to appear less nervous and calm. She cleared her throat and said, "Mom, this is my girlfriend. Her last name is Chen, Chen Shuning."
Chen Shuning's heart suddenly lit up. She was his girlfriend, not some unusual person, someone he could openly introduce to others. He felt excited and happy.
Chen Shuning held the bags of tea tightly in her hands, her hands trembling slightly, and her palms sweating. She took a deep breath, stepped forward, and nodded gently.
"Hello, Auntie."
Such a well-behaved girl.
Mother Xu's smile became even gentler, and she extended her hand to greet him. "Hey, good, come in, come in, don't stand at the door."
As soon as she entered the door, Mother Xu brought Chen Shuning a pair of new slippers. Chen Shuning nodded nervously and said thank you.
Mother Xu noticed her nervousness and said casually, "Just treat this place as your own home. There's no need to be so nervous."
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