Buying a house
It has to be said that girls’ dormitories have always been a hot topic among boys’ dormitories. Among them, the four female students in dormitory 302 are the most eye-catching.
Although they don't want to become the topic of conversation and be talked about behind their backs, they have no choice but to let other people know what they are talking about.
So, I can only let others comment.
The ten-day military training had just ended, and the boys' ratings of the girls in the class came out. They were still communicating with each other, exchanging their opinions, and defending the number one in their minds.
It’s hard to tell how pretty the girls were in their military training uniforms, but the stall they set up in dormitory 302 really made a splash.
At least, everyone knows who the four people are and can match their faces with their names.
Now, in a boys' dormitory, they are discussing Jian Jianan and the other three.
"I still think dormitory 302 is the best. I'd give it the number one spot. The girls there are all so different, so beautiful and charming. You'll find all the different styles of girls you like there!"
Someone said this with unusual joy, speaking in a tone as if the four girls were some kind of resource that had been considered their property.
Someone agreed: "Yeah, yeah, everyone has their own preferences, but I have to admit that dorm 302 is the best! All four girls have their own unique characteristics!"
"Heroes" think alike, and someone immediately started counting on their fingers the various styles of the four girls in 302.
"Chen Muya has the air of a rich young lady. Her family is so wealthy that she wears different clothes every day. Even though it's military training, she still changes into her own clothes when she sets up shop every day after training. She looks so pretty!"
But, this kind of spoiled young lady spends a lot of money, and you can tell at a glance that she has never done housework. If you marry her, she will definitely not be able to do housework and will be of no use at all!
"Zhang Ye Zi is not bad! I think she's a very simple person. She wears the same few sets of clothes every week and doesn't spend money recklessly. She's quite frugal!"
However, everyone was powerful. Zhang Yezi was simple, but she came from the mountains! Her family couldn't provide any other support. Besides, she had so many poor relatives in the mountains. What would she do if they came to her house in droves to beg for money after she got married?
"Ding Ran is not bad either. He's from Beijing, so he'll definitely be of help when the time comes!"
Ding Ran was a native Beijinger with a house, so it was okay. But then again, the people of the capital had their eyes on the sky, and they would definitely be picky about their son-in-law. Why should he endure that?
"Actually, Jian Jianan is not bad either! She's well-behaved, doesn't spend money recklessly, and is generous. I think she built that stall all by herself! She's also capable!"
After all, Jian Jianan is the most suitable. She is a perfect combination of the other three people, with both their strengths and weaknesses.
And the most important thing is that there is a rumor that came from some channel, saying that Jian Jianan's original family conditions are not good, his family has no money, and even his living expenses and tuition fees have to be earned by himself!
No wonder on her first day in college, she persuaded the people in the dormitory to go out with her to set up stalls and make money.
When this topic comes up, some well-informed boys will immediately start talking about some gossip they heard from somewhere.
"Let me tell you, that someone, Jian Jianan, must come from a poor family. Do you know why they're the only ones who made it to our class? When she was setting up her stall, she said she used to go out with her family to set up stalls and sell things, so she's very experienced!"
The boy became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he had seen with his own eyes the scene of little Jian Jianan going out to sell things with his family.
As soon as this was said, others immediately followed up, "Oh, no wonder, I was wondering why she was so capable, it turns out it's because of her family's training!"
"Hey, I see. Her childhood must have been very difficult! I see the vendors next to my house have it so hard every day. They can't rest at home whether it's windy or rainy. They have to keep working to make money. Could it be that Jian Jianan grew up in such an environment?"
Others felt regretful in their hearts. It seemed that it was difficult to have both in this world. If you wanted a grown-up woman who could help you, you could only accept that her conditions were not good.
In this way, the members of dormitory 407 and the boys who came to visit, about ten people in total, had reviewed all the girls in the class one by one in less than half a day.
Those who give points give points, those who make jokes make jokes, in short, no one can escape their words and make them hold back.
After they finished commenting on each girl, they were still not satisfied and wanted to find some other fun. At this time, someone noticed their roommate who had not participated in their conversation. So, they looked at him half-jokingly and half-seriously and asked, "Wenxin, why haven't you participated in our conversation? Hahahaha, are you bored?"
What's the point of being so noble!
During the early days of school, the roommates felt that Yan Wenxin was out of tune with them. How to put it, he always acted like an adult, had no interest in dormitory topics, and looked like he didn't want to participate.
Now this roommate raised this question with ill intentions. Who says that boys' dormitories are necessarily better than girls' dormitories? If they really get their act together, there will be a lot of twists and turns!
Yan Wenxin didn't respond, and turned the page of the book in her hand. "That's not the case. I just found out that there will be an opening test at the beginning of the school year. I have to study hard, otherwise I have to have a good start."
"What!"
"How can this still happen!"
"Opening quiz? What is this?!"
The topic raised by Yan Wenxin immediately hit the hearts of the college students, and their attention was immediately diverted from the various comments about the girls to the entrance examination that would be held soon.
Yan Wenxin smiled faintly, and with just one sentence, she shifted the focus away from herself. She kept her achievements and fame to herself and continued to read the book in her hand.
After a long while, he turned to the next page. The vendor's daughter? He felt that Jian Jianan didn't look like her at all!
At this time, Jian Jianan had no idea what these people were saying about her behind her back, and was happily talking to her family on the phone.
She reported happily, "Mom, mom! Let me tell you, our summer heat-sweeping stall has only been running for five days and we've already made a 500% profit. From a return on capital perspective, it's quite impressive. And it doesn't have to be open all day; I only need two hours in the evening to make this kind of income."
Jian Jianan felt a little regretful when he said this. "It's a pity, it's just a pity. The military training time is too short. We only started on the third day, which is a bit late. Therefore, the time spent on setting up the stall is not long and the amount of money earned is not high."
Su Qinxuan listened patiently to her daughter's report on the results of the battle, and then, without any surprise, burst out laughing, "Okay, okay, Nannan, your first college
"I came up with the idea of doing business this week. I really haven't forgotten my original intention!"
Jian Jianan was very confident on the other end of the phone, "Yes, yes! I tried it this time and found that I am still as good as ever!"
Jian Jianan is talking about the first stage when he followed his parents from Hainan Island to Shenzhen as a child, and how his family worked together to set up a stall.
"It's been almost ten years now! I haven't set up a stall in a long time, and I miss it so much. I thought I had forgotten everything after all these years. Now that I've tried it, I realize that those memories are hidden in my genes. The moment I encounter it, I know what to do."
While his roommates were too shy to shout out their wares, Jian Jianan was already loudly soliciting customers without any hesitation, and he even took time out of his busy schedule to instruct others on what to do.
Su Qinxuan had no objection to his daughter's behavior. She was already an adult and didn't need his worries. It was better to let her go.
After thinking about it, Su Qinxuan still felt that she should remind him: "By the way, Nannan, Mom has no objection to you doing business on campus, but you just have to remember that this is still a university campus, and you still have to abide by the school rules."
Jian Jianan was very proud. "Don't worry, Mom! I planned everything out long before I set up the stall. I've almost torn the school rules apart. I can recite them by heart now. Don't worry, just make sure to abide by the school rules and regulations!"
Su Qinxuan laughed: "Okay, okay, then mom will wait here for your next good news."
She continued, "By the way, Nannan, your brother's property certificate has been issued. Xiaobei has been living there for a year. Your father and I have been thinking about buying you a house. What kind of house do you want?"
As early as the first day Jian Jianan came to Beijing, her brother gave her a key to the new house. Jian Jianan had been to his house at the Public Security University several times and had made it look presentable. It felt really good to have a house that she could fully control.
Su Qinxuan: "Mom thinks you must be very busy in college, and it's just the beginning, so you have so much to do. Why don't you just tell me what kind of house you want to buy, and I'll buy it for you."
Jian Jianan thought for a moment and said, "How about this, Mom? I still want to choose one myself. Give me the phone number of the agent I met last time and I can communicate with her directly."
Su Qinxuan nodded, "That's fine too. I'll give you her phone number directly."
After getting the agent's phone number, Jian Jianan looked at the calendar. He was free on Saturday, so today would be a good day.
The school was quite humane. After the military training, classes didn't resume immediately. Instead, students had a two-day weekend break. Students could use these two days to handle paperwork and internal affairs. School officially resumed on Monday, September 1st.
Jian Jianan had completed all the necessary paperwork, and the small stall she'd been using during the summer had been dismantled. Their small stall-keeping days in dormitory 302 were over. Since there wasn't much else to do, they decided to go out and look at apartments.
Jian Jianan got the contact information of the agent, who was the same person as last year. He immediately contacted her and arranged a time to go and see the house today.
When Jian Jianan and Liu Shan met, the first thing he said was, "When we met last year, I always had a feeling that we would meet again. Look, today is our second meeting!"
Jian Jianan laughed, "Hahaha, really."
"That's right, your parents bought a house for your brother, so they must buy one for you too!" Liu Shan said with a smile.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Jian Jianan told Liu Shan his requirements: "I'm thinking of living near a school. If it's close to school, it will be convenient if I need a place to stay. I don't have any requirements for the new or old environment of the community, as long as it's safe. I think the safety level in our capital is quite guaranteed."
Liu Shan nodded. As a professional real estate agent, she would not say too much to the requests of her customers. She would just write down their requirements and provide services for them, and would only give them a suggestion or two when necessary.
"Okay, I've got it. These requirements aren't difficult. I happen to have a few places here that fit your needs. Let's talk about it while we walk."
Liu Shan knew Jian Jianan's background. Su Qinxuan and Jian Yangping both worked for a large factory, so they had no budget for buying a house for their daughter. As long as it suited their taste, it would be just a matter of nodding their heads.
Therefore, she made a thorough plan for today's business and was determined to win it. However, unexpectedly, she proposed several locations and took Jian Jianan to observe them on the spot, but the results were not so satisfactory.
Either the room type is not good, the design is unreasonable, or the house is too small and there are not enough rooms. Jian Jianan considered that he would bring friends or relatives to play in the future, and two rooms would not be enough.
Liu Shan hesitated a little. "Ma'am, the main thing is that your school is in the city center. Most of the houses in the city center are like this. Unless we go to other places, such as near your brother's school, there are many houses to choose from there."
Jian Jianan naturally understood this logic, so although she was dissatisfied, she did not intend to blame Liu Sha. The two of them sat on the side of the road to rest and drink a glass of water.
Liu Shan didn't feel depressed at all after being rejected by Jian Jianan, which made Jian Jianan admire her.
You should know that before meeting the agent, Jian Jianan also did some homework. She knew that some agents would charge a special viewing fee. What this means is that if you look at many apartments under the guidance of the agent and none of them suit your taste and you do not make a deal with him, he will charge you a viewing fee of 50 cents to 1 yuan per apartment as compensation for not opening the business all day.
But Liu Shan didn't do that. She had no intention of charging any house viewing fee. After sitting down to take a breath and drink a sip of water, she opened her notebook to see if there were any other suitable places around that she could recommend to Jian Jianan.
Jian Jianan followed Liu Shan and looked at the booklet together. "Sister Shanshan, your booklet is quite thick. How many properties are there in it?"
When Liu Shan heard Jian Jianan's question, she closed her notebook and took a look. It was indeed very thick.
"We have dozens of properties. Our company controls all the properties within five kilometers. As long as there are tenants renting or selling properties, we will be the first to know."
In other words, Liu Shan and the company behind her control all the properties within five kilometers of the company.
Jian Jianan had originally just asked casually, but after hearing Liu Shan's answer, he was extremely curious. "Huh, is it possible to know so clearly? How do you usually find out about the available properties within your company?"
There was no internet back then, so how could anyone know? Furthermore, the commercial areas were underdeveloped, so for someone who was not well-informed, it was quite difficult to find the source of the house.
Liu Shan didn't take it seriously, having no sense of keeping her company's secrets confidential. When Jian Jianan asked, she simply replied, "Hey, isn't it just squatting at the gate of the residential complex? You know, if someone wants to rent or sell a house, their facial expressions and movements will be very different from those of the others around them. Also, our company often sends people to squat in places where elderly people gather, such as where they play chess or buy groceries. With more people around, there's more information, so naturally we'll know who's getting rich, who's moving, and who's selling their house."
Jian Jianan: "..."
This is really a very simple method, isn't it just the human wave tactic?
Liu Shan had such a long conversation that she finally realized what was going on. She slapped her thigh and said, "Hey! We were just looking for a house for you, how did we end up talking about my company?"
I have to say it myself, this little customer is really good at talking about different topics!
Jian Jianan chuckled and said, "Sorry, my occupational disease has struck again."
Seeing that Liu Shan didn't seem to mind, Jian Jianan simply leaned over and started looking at the house brochure with her.
While looking at the books, Liu Shan quietly explained to Jian Jianan the types of houses and their various locations. Just as she was about to turn to the next page, she was suddenly stopped by Jian Jianan.
"Wait a minute! What is this? Why didn't you introduce it to me?"
"This one is also a house, but I think it's too old and doesn't meet your requirements, so I skipped it."
Liu Shan took a look and continued, "This is called a Siheyuan, a type of house unique to the north. There are houses built on all four sides, surrounding a courtyard in the middle."
Jian Jianan nodded as she listened, and she said that when she was in Guangdong, she had never seen this kind of house before, and had only heard of it in geography questions.
"You said it doesn't meet my requirements? Is it because it's old, or is there some other reason?"
Liu Shan smiled sheepishly. "Yes, because most of these courtyard houses have a long history and don't meet your requirements for cleanliness and tidiness, I eliminated them the moment they were created."
Jian Jianan seemed to be lost in thought. After a moment's thought, she took the initiative to ask, "Let's go take a look. Anyway, we all had our own dissatisfactions with the previous houses. Besides, it's just clean and tidy. I can make some adjustments when I renovate. It's not a big deal."
Since Jian Jianan said so, Liu Shan had no choice but to take her with her.
The courtyard house is within the Third Ring Road and belongs to the city center. Under the guidance of Liu Shan, Jian Jianan turned left and right, walked many small roads, and finally arrived at their destination.
Jian Jianan was fascinated almost as soon as he entered. The Siheyuan, a local residence with unique regional characteristics, is so charming!
Once she walked in and truly stood in the courtyard, she could feel the unique beauty of northern dwellings.
Siheyuan, as the name suggests, is of course a small square courtyard with a square yard in the middle. There is no obstruction above the head and you can also see the sky at a glance.
The overall structure of the courtyard is in the shape of a "U". The outside is the living area, where cooking, sleeping and other activities are all done.
There is also a tall and lush tree planted in the middle of the courtyard. Jian Jianan can imagine what it feels like to enjoy the cool air and drink tea here.
Jian Jianan was very satisfied, but she didn't show it on her face. Her expressionless face made Liu Shan feel frightened, thinking that this was a sign of Jian Jianan's dissatisfaction.
Looking at the environment, the three words "dirty, messy and poor" can describe it. The walls and various bricks and tiles are old items left over from many years ago. Liu Shan has no doubt that if you touch them with your palm, you will feel a thick layer of dust.
The demanding Jian Jianan would definitely not like this kind of environment. She was already prepared to return empty-handed today.
Unexpectedly, the next second, Liu Shan heard Jian Jianan asking, "You just said, what was the situation of the family in this house before?"
Huh? Something's happening!
When buying a house, I’m not afraid of the customer asking too many questions, I’m just afraid that you don’t have any questions to ask!
After all, having questions means having ideas.
Liu Shan immediately replied, "This family is quite large! The situation is quite complicated. The courtyard house belongs to my grandparents, and they have five children. As they grow up, they will also start their own families. So, they will have to move out gradually. There is no room here anymore."
Jian Jianan was very interested, as if she could see the rise and fall of a family from Liu Shan's words. She asked, "And then what?"
Liu Shan continued, "But people eventually grow old. As they age and become less able to walk, they can no longer live alone. They still need their children to support them in their old age. That's why they're selling this house."
Jian Jianan understood, "So they want to take care of their old age. Where are they going to go?"
"The old man is going to live in his eldest son's house."
"Huh? This apartment..."
"They are also prepared to hold the price of this apartment in their own hands."
Jian Jianan nodded. This was the best way. As long as the money was in his own hands, he would not be afraid of anything.
Seeing Jian Jianan's interest, Liu Shan immediately struck while the iron was hot, pretending to casually reveal something: "It's quite a coincidence, the old man just put this house up for sale a few days ago, and we've just become the agent. However, there aren't many houses that are so popular right after they're put up for sale, and we've had quite a few interested customers inquiring about them."
"It's no wonder. After all, Siheyuan is quite famous throughout China, and everyone loves it!"
Jian Jianan knew that this was Liu Shan's trick to sell the house, and he had no intention of exposing it. He asked directly, "How much is the price?"
"...Twenty thousand." Liu Shan said this with a lack of confidence. She also knew that the price was a bit high. Although the Siheyuan was famous and had a long history and was loved by many people, it was the 20th century now and modern commercial districts were the trend!
Everyone likes the kind of three-bedroom, two-living-room houses with automatic flush toilets and all kinds of bright modern facilities. The courtyard houses don’t even have a place to go to the toilet, and you have to empty the toilet in the morning. It’s cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Who would like to live there?
Even the elderly couple who had lived here their entire lives and had developed feelings for the place couldn't stand it anymore and wanted to sell it, didn't they?
Jian Jianan asked directly: "Can this price be negotiated?"
Liu Shan: "Then I won't hide it from you. Although others are interested, they are also deterred by the price. We can discuss it. Everything can be negotiated. Miss Jian, if you are interested in this, I can give it a try."
Jian Jianan nodded: "Okay, then please ask for me, what is the most sincere price. As for me, you know, I have no shortage of money. As long as they are satisfied with the price, I can sign the contract and pay the money immediately. I have plenty of money, but it depends on whether I can spend it wisely."
Jian Jianan said this with a sense of grandeur, reminiscent of the old days when one would spend a fortune on something beloved.
But Liu Shan didn't think Jian Jianan was just trying to save face. She immediately became serious and nodded, "Okay, I'll go talk to you now."
Liu Shan slipped out of the door and went to call the owner, leaving Jian Jianan alone standing in the courtyard, looking up at the sky and thinking.
As soon as Liu Shan left, Jian Jianan immediately became a different person, with an expression of excitement on his face.
Found a treasure!
As early as his senior year in high school, Jian Jianan learned about siheyuan from textbooks and knew the characteristics of northern dwellings.
Besides, she fell in love with the house almost as soon as she walked in.
The house is spacious on all sides with a yard in the middle, which immediately reminds Jian Jianan of his hometown in Hainan Island.
The family of four lived in this kind of self-built building at that time.
Since moving to Shenzhen, Jian Jianan and his family have been living in a Western-style house. Although the area is sufficient, it is still not as spacious as a villa.
She has already thought about how to decorate the house when she buys it, and she will definitely renovate the entire house by then.
All the modern furniture is installed, and a small table and matching chairs are placed in the yard, where you can chat and talk every day.
The most important thing is its price, which is not expensive!
A house costs 20,000 yuan, and Su Qinxuan budgeted herself 80,000 yuan, which is the same as the house her brother bought last year.
This is enough to buy four sets!
Liu Shan finally got a big deal and is trying hard to sell it to Jian Jianan, asking her to buy this courtyard house.
"Ms. Jian, this is a copy of the property ownership certificate for our courtyard house. Don't worry, our owners have all the necessary paperwork, so there won't be any paperwork issues. Furthermore, our agent has checked everything. If you need it, you can take a picture now. Our company will handle all the purchase procedures as quickly as possible, and the property ownership certificate will be issued to you within seven working days."
"Besides, the couple just said that since you really want it, they can give you a discount of 500 yuan."
Liu Shan was really eloquent. She racked her brains to think of anything that Jian Jianan might care about, just to make a big order today.
Unexpectedly, Jian Jiannan shook his head the next second and said, "No, there's no need to be so anxious."
Before Liu Shan could say anything, she heard Jian Jianan say, "Don't be so anxious, because I want to buy four courtyard houses, but you only have one here. Do you have any other way to get the other courtyard houses here?"
As she asked, she glanced at Liu Shan, her sharp eyes making Liu Shan quicken her focus. Seeing that Liu Shan didn't answer for a long time, Jian Jianan repeated her question: "I want to buy a few more courtyard houses. Do you have any other houses available?"
Liu Shan snapped out of it and snapped back to her senses the next second, answering loudly, "Yes, yes, there are several families in this alley who want to sell their courtyard houses, but..."
But they haven't come into contact with it yet, so they can't know the price and psychological price so quickly.
The next second, Liu Shan took in Jian Jianan's relaxed expression, as well as her lavish spending spree. She gritted her teeth and immediately said, "No buts. I'll go ask now. Please excuse me, you may have to wait a little longer."
Jian Jianan shook his head, indicating that it was okay. "It's okay. As long as there is a room available, I can wait here."
Liu Shan immediately rushed out the door, picked up her cell phone and started calling the company. As soon as the call was connected, she shouted, "Brother Li, Brother Li has a big customer! Hurry up and call someone from the company!"
There is no need to mention the chaos in Liu Shan's company behind the scenes. Jian Jianan was waiting in the courtyard. He picked up his mobile phone and made an appointment for dinner with the four-member team.
The four of them have been in the same school and even the same class from elementary school to high school, and have never been separated for such a long time. Now everyone is in different universities, and life will be busy after school starts. The opportunities to meet have been decreasing, so they must get together for dinner before school starts.
Jian Jianan chatted with his friends on the phone for a while, and after agreeing on a time for dinner, he leisurely strolled out of the courtyard and looked at the scenery in the alley.
The hawking sounds, the elderly grandmas passing by each other, and the people riding Phoenix bicycles together create a picture that is very full of life.
Jian Jianan strolled along the alley for a while, then returned with a cup of soy milk. Liu Shan and her colleagues had already gathered every available quadrangle courtyard house in the area for Jian Jianan. She flipped through them one by one, neither nodding nor shaking her head. The cheapest was ten thousand yuan? Such a bargain! She'd have to choose carefully.
Jian Jianan quickly picked out four suitable apartments. Together with the first one she saw, she had selected four apartments in total, totaling 87,000 yuan, which was a little bit excessive, but it didn't matter, she could afford this part of the money.
However, Jian Jianan's gaze lingered on another courtyard house for a long time and did not leave for a long time. She was in this last and largest courtyard house. The owner of this courtyard house asked for 38,000 yuan. The reason he dared to sell it at such a high price was because of its good location and the newest facilities. Anyway, once you walk in, you will feel comfortable everywhere.
Jian Jianan recognized it almost at first sight.
But it’s no longer possible. If I want to buy this set again, it will definitely exceed my budget!
Jian Jianan thought for a moment and decided not to reduce the number of the four courtyard houses he had chosen. Instead, he picked up his cell phone and called his mother. "Mom, I'm looking at houses here. Didn't you say last time that you would give me money to buy a house here? I think these houses are all very good. There's also a better one, but it's a little expensive. But I don't think that's a big problem for you, Mom. The advantage of this house is that it's very large. Our family of four can easily live there. And if Sister Tao and the others want to come to Beijing for vacation, they can stay at our house..."
After Jian Jianan finished her sales pitch, she nodded to Liu Shan with a smug look on her face when she put down the phone. "Done, let's sign the contract."
When Liu Shan heard Jian Jianan's words, she was a little bit unbelievable. Pie actually fell from the sky. She felt dizzy, but she nodded with her strong professional spirit and professionally completed all the work after signing the contract.
It was already late when they returned to the dormitory. As soon as Jian Jianan opened the door, he heard his roommates chatting together. Chen Muya looked at Jian Jianan in surprise: "Nannan, what have you been doing? The military training is finally over, but you are not resting in the dormitory. You are running outside every day."
Jian Jianan was stunned by the question. It couldn't be said that he went out to buy a house, and bought five at a time. She thought about the place she just passed by and answered casually: "I went to find a part-time job."
"Looking for a part-time job?" Zhang Muya exclaimed.
"Yeah, yeah, don't you know? There are a lot of people looking for part-time jobs on the snack street in front of our school. I just went there to look for some part-time jobs that are suitable for school. They are not easy to find!"
Zhang Muya felt a sudden pity in her heart. She couldn't tell that Jian Jianan still had to find a part-time job to earn his living expenses. Studying was already so hard, and he had to go out to work in his spare time. This was really too hard! Zhang Muya looked at Jian Jianan with a bit of admiration in her eyes.
Zhang Yezi and Ding Ran had the same reaction.
Jian Jianan felt that the expressions on their faces when they looked at him were strange, but he couldn't say what was strange about it. But since it had no substantial impact, he just let it be.
It was time to go to bed, so after washing up, Jian Jianan went to bed to rest.
Jian Jianan, who was sleeping soundly, didn't know that in the eyes of her roommates, she had become a poor girl from a poor family who had to work part-time jobs to support herself.
The next day, Jian Jianan got up and checked the time. He was going to have dinner with his friends today, and taking the bus from here would just be enough to get there in time. So, after washing up, he said to his roommates, "I have something to go out for," and left the dormitory.
Perhaps it was a sequelae of military training, but Zhang Muya got up early one day. She sat up with her quilt wrapped around her, looked in Jian Jianan's direction, and said with admiration, "I really can't believe our Nan Nan is so determined. She's still out looking for a part-time job in such cold weather. I don't know what her family situation is like. How could her parents let such a soft and cute girl go out to work?"
Ding Ran nodded, agreeing deeply.
Dormitory head Zhang Yezi disagreed. She thought about her own family situation. Her family conditions were so bad, yet she still wasted a whole day packing her luggage. Look at Jian Jianan, who at least had enough food and clothing but still worked so hard to make money. She felt that she should learn from Jian Jianan, so she decided to look for a part-time job after washing up and having breakfast.
After Jian Jianan arrived at the restaurant, the three friends had been waiting at their seats for a long time. As soon as they saw Jian Jianan coming, they waved to him enthusiastically. Jian Jianan walked towards them with a smile.
"I'm so sorry everyone, it's all because my mom's restaurant hasn't opened in the capital yet, so I can't treat you all to a meal. When my mom's restaurant opens in the capital, I will definitely treat you all to a good meal as soon as possible."
Jian Jianan's joking words naturally triggered memories of the other children.
Lin Chuan was more polite: "Hey, what are you talking about? We agreed that this meal is for us to treat everyone, you don't have to pay alone."
The next paragraph was more blunt: "Okay, okay, then I'll wait for that day, and I'll definitely take you, Boss Jian Nan!"
Shan Jiqing raised his glass to wish her well: "Really? It seems that Auntie's plan is about to be implemented step by step. I am really looking forward to that day."
Jian Jianan accepted the blessings of his good friends with a smile, and urged everyone to tell their stories: "Oh, oh, I haven't asked you yet, what happened to you in the past few days, tell me about it too."
The friends immediately started talking about their own stories. There was an inspiring story about a class monitor during military training, and how he led his classmates to win first place in the military training points. There was also Lin Chuan, who could not carry anything, but for some reason the instructor took a liking to him and insisted that he serve as the sports committee member during the military training, which made him miserable. Shan Jiqing applied for exemption from training because of an illness in his childhood, so there were not many interesting stories.
Everyone was having a great time chatting and forgot about the time for a while. Then Jian Jianan suddenly remembered something was wrong. He raised his watch and saw that it was already very late. Everyone’s school dormitory had a curfew. If they didn’t go back, they would definitely be locked out of the dormitory.
"Let's go, it's time to go back!"
Lin Chuan and Shan Jiqing insisted on sending the two girls back to school before leaving.
Duan Duan held Jian Jianan's hand reluctantly: "It's okay for me to send Nannan off. We haven't seen each other for a long time. School starts tomorrow. I don't know how busy everyone will be. I don't know when our next meeting will be. I also want to stay with Nannan for a while..."
Lin Chuan glanced at Xia Jiqing's expression and quickly changed the subject. "Alright, alright, I'll take you there. What, do you have any objections to me?"
So Shan Jiqing took on the responsibility of sending Jian Jianan back.
The two of them were walking on the street. The heat of the day had not yet dissipated, but the temperature was moderate at night. The cool evening breeze gradually rose and blew on their faces.
It reminded Shan Jiqing of the nights when good things happened in various literary works.
Jian Jianan and Shan Jiqing always have endless topics to talk about, but for some reason, they didn't talk that night. If it were any other day, Jian Jianan would definitely rack his brains to find topics.
However, she suddenly wanted to have a good rest and didn't want to do that anymore.
Shan Jiqing turned his head from time to time to look in the direction of Jian Jianan, but did not speak, as if he just wanted to take a look.
Just like that, the two returned to the University of Finance and Economics, and it was time to say goodbye.
"Goodbye!" Jian Jianan waved and greeted Shan Jiqing.
"Goodbye." Shan Jiqing's tone was dull.
When they were neighbors, he could say goodbye by saying "See you tomorrow", but that is no longer possible.
But Jian Jianan had no idea what the boy was thinking. She plunged into the campus, ready to embrace a new life.
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