With a "ding," you've successfully joined the group.
"Great! Now we'll never have to worry about not being able to find Boss Zhou again!"
Song Yaqian put away her phone with satisfaction. "Oh dear, I was so busy talking that I have to hurry back to work, or I'll be late!"
"Boss Zhou, little sister, I'll come visit you at Populus euphratica Square next time!"
After saying that, she waved and left in a hurry.
After watching Song Yaqian leave, Zhou Yang turned to Xu Yao and said, "Let's go, it's getting late. Let's go to your place and pack our things."
"Um!"
Xu Yao nodded and quickly packed the unsold cakes into the box.
The sports car started again and drove towards Xu Yao's rented house.
Not long after, the car stopped in front of a decent apartment building.
Following Xu Yao up the dimly lit stairs, Zhou Yang arrived at the door of her rented room. The moment he opened the door, Zhou Yang raised an eyebrow slightly.
The room was indeed very small, probably only about 20 square meters.
A bed, a small table, and a simple wardrobe almost filled the entire space.
The kitchen and bathroom are pitifully tiny.
However, despite the cramped space, the room was kept clean and tidy.
Xu Yao felt a little awkward and muttered softly, "Boss Zhou, I'm sorry, I only live in such a small place. Please sit on the bed, this stool is broken..."
"fine."
Zhou Yang looked around, his tone carrying a hint of sincere approval.
"Though small, it has all the vital organs, and it's clear that you're a very clean girl with good living habits."
Hearing Zhou Yang's praise, Xu Yao breathed a slight sigh of relief, but her blush deepened.
She quickly stepped aside, saying, "Please...please sit wherever you like, I...I'll be done soon!"
Zhou Yang waved his hand: "Don't worry about me, you take care of your business."
He stood in the cramped space, his gaze sweeping over his surroundings.
The environment is indeed a bit rudimentary, and safety is a concern for a girl living alone.
He silently planned to buy a house as soon as Wang Miao's ten million yuan arrived in his account.
He has many empty rooms in his house. Let's see how Xu Yao behaves these past few days. If she is diligent and sensible, we can consider renting her a room.
Of course, he didn't voice this thought aloud for the time being.
Xu Yao packed a few changes of clothes and some necessary toiletries, quickly putting them into a slightly worn suitcase.
"Boss Zhou, I'm all set!"
Xu Yao zipped up her suitcase, beads of sweat forming on her forehead.
There isn't even air conditioning in this room!
"Okay, let's go."
Zhou Yang nodded and naturally reached out to take her suitcase.
The box wasn't heavy, but his gesture still warmed Xu Yao's heart.
The two went downstairs, but the suitcase couldn't fit in the sports car, so they had to tie it to the trolley.
We drove all the way back to Zhou Yang's neighborhood.
Thankfully, Aunt Liu went to play cards at this time.
Zhou Yang breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that there was no one in the hallway.
If this old lady sees me bringing home a little girl, it'll be the talk of the neighborhood tomorrow, and who knows what outrageous versions it'll become.
Zhou Yang carried his suitcase upstairs.
Xu Yao followed him into the house, curiously looking around Zhou Yang's home.
The interior of the house clearly showed its age; the walls were somewhat mottled, and the furniture was all old-fashioned, creating a stark contrast with the dazzling sports car outside.
However, the place was also spotless, with a simplicity characteristic of a masculine dwelling, and there was not a trace of odor in the air.
It turns out that Boss Zhou is also a very clean person.
Xu Yao was even more surprised.
She originally thought that a rich second-generation who drives a sports car worth millions must have a home that is at least fashionable and luxurious, if not glittering.
Unexpectedly, it has such a simple and neat style.
This contrast gave her a completely new perspective on Zhou Yang.
"Just put it anywhere," Zhou Yang pointed to the corner of the living room, then walked to the wall.
"It's hot these days, so I'll turn on the air conditioner first."
As he spoke, he pressed the switch on the old-fashioned air conditioner on the wall.
The old-fashioned air conditioner emitted a slight hum and began dutifully blowing out cool air.
Zhou Yang stood in the wind, letting the cool breeze dispel the heat from his body.
Just then, an untimely "gurgling" sound broke the brief silence.
Zhou Yang looked at her, "Are you hungry?"
Xu Yao's face flushed bright red instantly, like a boiled shrimp, and she wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into immediately!
She clutched her stomach, her voice barely audible, filled with the embarrassment of almost crying.
"I...I haven't eaten yet today..."
Zhou Yang couldn't help but chuckle: "Pfft, it's nothing, there's nothing to be embarrassed about."
"Perfect timing, I'm hungry too."
Zhou Yang walked towards the kitchen. "There are still some vegetables in the refrigerator. I'll just make something to eat."
No, no, no!
Upon hearing this, Xu Yao immediately rushed forward to stop him, her face flushed red, but her tone was unusually firm.
“Boss Zhou! How could I let you do it! I’m already very grateful that you took me in.”
"I must cook this meal! Consider it a thank you!"
The insistence in her tone and her eagerness to repay were obvious.
Looking at her like this, Zhou Yang thought to himself that this girl had a strong sense of self-respect. If he asked her to do something, she would probably feel more at ease.
So that she wouldn't always feel indebted to me and wouldn't feel comfortable living there.
Thinking of this, he stopped insisting and stepped back, shrugging.
"Okay, then thank you for your hard work, Chef Xu. Just make whatever dishes you like, and let me know if you need anything."
"It's not hard at all!"
As if afraid he would change his mind, Xu Yao quickly waved her hand, rolled up her sleeves as if she was about to get to work, and turned to go into the equally small but clean kitchen.
Soon, the kitchen was filled with the clanging and clattering of pots and pans.
And the sizzling sound of stir-frying, accompanied by the gradually spreading aroma of food.
Zhou Yang sat on the old sofa in the living room, listening to the sounds from the kitchen and smelling the increasingly rich aroma of food in the air, feeling a bit more... warm and homey.
This was the first time he had felt this way so vividly since he transmigrated.
Xu Yao was indeed quick and efficient; in about forty minutes, she came out of the kitchen carrying steaming hot dishes.
A plate of shredded pork with green peppers, a plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, a plate of stir-fried bok choy, and a seaweed and egg drop soup.
Three dishes and a soup were laid out on the small dining table. Although they were not delicacies, the color combination was just home-style.
But the warm aroma and the carefully prepared appearance are enough to make your mouth water.
"Mr. Zhou, please try this and see if it suits your taste."
Xu Yao looked at Zhou Yang with some nervousness.
Zhou Yang picked up his chopsticks and took a bite of shredded pork with green peppers. The pork was tender and smooth, and the green peppers were crisp. The cooking time and seasoning were just right.
He then tasted the scrambled eggs with tomatoes; they were sweet and sour, and the egg pieces were fluffy.
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