Rather than go through all the trouble, it's better to just accept the house; my wife happens to like it.
Chen Shuning looked at He Chaoyang, hoping he would refuse, not agree on her behalf. This house wasn't something you could just take away like a piece of apple or a pear.
Chen Shuning had been born into an ordinary family for two lifetimes, and she had never seen such an extravagant gift. Receiving such a burdensome gift made her feel more at ease than buying it herself with her own money.
So he glared at He Chaoyang resentfully, then turned to Xie Xiangdong and said firmly, "Brother Xie, I appreciate your kindness, but this house is too valuable, I cannot accept it."
Besides, I'd like to see a few more houses. If Brother Xie really wants to give me a gift, then please help me find a few decent ones. I would be very grateful for that.
Chen Shuning's glare, which she perceived as fierce, appeared charming and adorable to the two men opposite her.
However, He Chaoyang still managed to suppress his smile and said seriously, "If my wife says no, then no. But your house is really nice. I can sell it to you. How much do you want?"
Xie Xiangdong was genuinely fed up with He Chaoyang's constant use of "my wife."
He looked at Chen Shuning, smiled helplessly, and the doting look in his eyes was so obvious that he didn't even realize it himself.
He was growing increasingly fond of this straightforward girl, and he admired her frankness and cuteness. Now, he no longer felt that initial attraction to Chen Shuning that he had just met yesterday; instead, he was growing to like her more and more.
She finally understood why someone as aloof as He Chaoyang would fall for her.
“Alright then, I’ll sell this house to you at market price,” Xie Xiangdong said. “However, I need to inquire about the other houses, which may take a few days.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Shuning quickly replied, "Then thank you, Brother Xie. Brother He and I will be staying in Beijing for a while, so there's no rush about the house."
Xie Xiangdong smiled helplessly and nodded, then turned his gaze to He Chaoyang and said, "Alright, Chaoyang, it's rare for you to come back. Why don't you invite Xinmin and the others over tonight, and we can have a lively get-together? Consider it a welcome-back dinner for you and your sister-in-law."
Xie Xiangdong really didn't dare to look at Chen Shuning anymore; he was afraid that he would lose control and grow more and more fond of the girl in front of him.
Hearing this, Chen Shuning breathed a heavy sigh of relief. This naive little girl didn't understand his world yet, but he was willing to accompany her to understand it slowly.
In their circle, giving a house as a gift is nothing special. For example, when Jiang Xinmin got married, he gave a set of imported appliances, such as a TV and refrigerator. Although the items were not expensive, it was quite difficult to bring them back to China. Xie Xiangdong also gave a house, it seems.
If the little girl says no, then no is fine. He glanced at his watch and, seeing that it was almost time, said, "No, we'll be meeting with both sets of parents tonight. If there's nothing else, we'll be leaving now. You can keep an eye on the house later."
After saying that, he grabbed Chen Shuning and walked out, leaving Xie Xiangdong looking dejected.
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