Chapter 115
We have a new love nest!
Cheng Sangluo had just driven Lin Jin away from the hospital when he suddenly slapped his forehead.
"Hey! Honey, honey!" she exclaimed softly, tapping the brakes as the car glided slowly down the main road. "Such a big boat is now searching for our love nest, I'm a little lost, where do I go from here?"
Lin Jin was leaning back, fiddling with her phone. The puppy's troubled tone was really a bit silly, which made her laugh. She simply set up the navigation on her phone and said, "Here, follow this."
The puppy glanced at the phone screen suspiciously, then muttered to itself, "Hmm... I have a feeling you've already found a house?"
"Really? I just got back yesterday, how could I have had time to look for a house?" Lin Jin pretended not to know, then urged, "Don't slack off, hurry up and go."
“That’s true, you’re so busy flying around every day, you don’t have the energy to worry about these little things.” Cheng Sangluo said to herself in a simple and honest way, and hurriedly followed the navigation prompts to get on the road.
In fact, Lin Jin had secretly taken note of the man's remark that he didn't want to live in a big villa before returning to Zhouhai.
She also hoped that whenever she thought of someone, she could look up and see her beloved for eternity, so she entrusted the task of looking at houses to Secretary Zhou.
Fortunately, Zhou Ran was extremely efficient, and within a day or two, she delivered several small apartment layouts worth considering to Lin Jin.
Lin Jin glanced at Cheng Sangluo, who was driving intently, and couldn't resist reaching out to tease her ear, thus abandoning her idea of lying to her.
She admitted in a sweet, melodious voice, "Okay, okay, I'll confess. I had someone find a house for me beforehand, and I chose the one I was most satisfied with. The location and the neighborhood environment are quite good, and the surrounding facilities are also very mature. The only drawback is that it's a second-hand house, but the owner hasn't moved in after the renovation, so it's practically new. If you don't like the original decoration style, I can have it torn down and renovated. How about that?"
"Hey! I knew it!" Cheng Sangluo's exasperated reaction was as adorable as ever.
She grabbed the hand that was playing around with her ear and carefully put it into her pocket. "We haven't moved in yet, so there's no need to tear it down and redo it. I'm not a picky person. As long as you're satisfied, I'm satisfied. But I'm curious how expensive the house is?"
Lin Jin smiled and tightened her grip on the puppy's fingers, coaxing it softly, "The price isn't something you need to worry about. You just need to relax, pack your bags, and move in, okay?"
This woman always downplayed her love. Buying a house is no small matter, but she acted as if it were nothing out of the ordinary, as casually as preparing a rose for her beloved.
Cheng Sangluo was touched by her meticulous care, but she also felt uneasy, thinking that if she hadn't been so talkative that day, her lover wouldn't have had to worry about such a thing.
Besides, money doesn't grow on trees. There are plenty of big houses and villas to live in, so why are you being picky?
Thinking of this, Cheng Sangluo pouted, looking just like a schoolchild who had made a mistake, and explained in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "I just mentioned it casually, I didn't expect you to care so much, this isn't good... I don't want you to worry about trivial things because of me..."
Lin Jin knew, of course, that the puppy was feeling guilty, so she simply tightened her grip on his hand and said dismissively, "Isn't it only natural for me to pamper my wife? If you feel guilty, just think of it this way: I'm investing in real estate, and you're just staying here for a while. Wouldn't that make sense?"
They happened to encounter a red light at the intersection, and Cheng Sangluo stepped on the brakes, quickly turning to face his wife, whose eyes were filled with stars.
She was about to say something when Lin Jin interrupted her, "Well, I didn't originally want to tell you that I had arranged everything beforehand, but then I thought about it, and since I've put so much effort into this, I should at least get something in return from you, after all, I'm a businesswoman~"
“After all, you are my lover~” Cheng Sangluo corrected her, and moved her face closer, her eyes filled with willing tenderness, “Although I am penniless and have only one life left, you can get anything you want from me, so what do you want?”
Lin Jin took the opportunity to kiss her lips. "I haven't thought about it yet, so please promise me that you owe me a chance to fulfill my wish."
Cheng Sangluo honestly agreed: "Okay, I'll owe you first. If you don't believe me, I'll write you an IOU."
"Silly boy, you don't need to write me an IOU. I'm just doing all this to 'pay rent' to you~" Lin Jin tapped the puppy's chest with her fingertip. "I live comfortably and peacefully in this two-bedroom apartment, of course I have to 'pay rent,' otherwise you, the 'landlady,' will kick me out~"
Cheng Sangluo didn't understand for a moment, not understanding what Lin Jin meant by rent.
She looked down at her heart before realizing what was happening, and her expression grew increasingly impatient. She thought to herself that Lin Jin's sweet words were always so sophisticated, making her heart flutter with warmth. But she was at a loss because that stubborn guy was still out of touch after all this time.
She raised their tightly clasped hands, kissed them, and whispered, "How could I bear to send you away? I only beg you to stay here and not go anywhere else."
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Just as Lin Jin had said, the house she chose was not a new building, but it was excellent in every aspect. It was not far from the city center and her company, making it a prime location and a top-tier residential complex.
As the two appeared at the elevator, the property manager, who had been waiting, hurriedly brought them bottled water and warmly greeted them: "Ladies, please come with me. Let's quench our thirst while I explain the details of the house, shall we?"
"Okay." Cheng Sangluo replied politely, helping Lin Jin into the elevator.
This house is one of the few garden villas with an entrance in the community. It has a square layout and is well-ventilated from north to south. Compared with Lin Jin's other houses, the modern decoration style is not luxurious, but in Cheng Sangluo's eyes, it is already more upscale than expected.
The young couple listened to the manager's enthusiastic introduction and toured the entire place, with the sunken garden being the most attractive feature.
Cheng Sangluo thought that raising chickens and ducks might not work, as the neighbors would complain. Otherwise, he could ensure his wife could eat fresh eggs every day. However, he could grow some vegetables and tomatoes, which would be organic and healthy!
This person hasn't even bought a house yet, but he's already planned for the future.
The manager, his throat dry from the presentation, took a large gulp of water and asked with a fawning smile, "So, are you two satisfied with the house?"
Lin Jin turned to look at Cheng Sangluo, as if handing the choice over to her.
Cheng Sangluo was extremely satisfied, but she appeared somewhat hesitant. "Hmm, I'm very satisfied, but could you possibly lower the price a bit more?"
"This..." The manager hesitated, rubbing his hands as he explained, "Ms. Cheng, look for yourself. You won't find another apartment like this in the entire Zhouhai. The owner used the best materials for the renovation, and the furniture and appliances are all from top brands. Look at the refrigerator and TV; they haven't even had their protective films removed yet."
"Take a look at the external facilities. The location and amenities are excellent. Shopping, school, and hospital are all just steps away. This is a brand new, unoccupied house, but we're selling it at a second-hand price. You can't ask for an exorbitant price, can you?"
Cheng Sangluo seized the opportunity to counter: "I also think it's a good idea. If we were to buy it, we would pay in full. The owner is in a hurry to sell such a nice house, so he must be short of money to be willing to part with it. You can talk to him and tell him that we are sincere about buying it, and ask him to lower the price so that he can sell it sincerely. Besides, you also want to make this deal happen, so give it your all."
I must say, this guy's bargaining skills are pretty convincing. I wonder how many times he's haggled at the market before he developed this skill.
Lin Jin suppressed a laugh as she watched the puppy's earnest negotiation, and simply sat down on the sofa to let her do as she pleased.
"Okay, okay, I'll contact the homeowner right away." The manager took out his phone and strode to the balcony.
Cheng Sangluo took the opportunity to sit down next to Lin Jin. Just as she was about to say something, she was silenced by the bottle of mineral water that Lin Jin handed her.
"Let's talk about the saliva first, your mouth is dry from talking." Lin Jin was busy feeding the puppy water, and complained, "Why waste your breath haggling? We don't need that little bit of money."
"What a generous CEO Lin! He really doesn't care about a few hundred thousand or a million." Cheng Sangluo said sarcastically, while holding his wife's hand and feeding her water.
She clicked her tongue and looked around, liking it even more. She couldn't help but whisper, "Let me tell you, I quite like this house, but it's really expensive. We need to negotiate the price down as much as possible, otherwise I won't be able to sleep well at night even if I move in."
Looking at the puppy's stingy and stubborn expression, Lin Jin asked with a smile, "Why are you having trouble sleeping at night?"
"I'll wake up in the middle of the night and berate myself for not negotiating the price properly!" Cheng Sangluo slapped the sofa in frustration, as if she really would sit up in bed in the middle of the night to blame herself.
Seeing her high spirits, Lin Jin didn't know whether to coax her or not, so she could only say firmly, "Look how much you like it. I'll buy it for you no matter how much you try to bargain, otherwise you still won't be able to sleep at night, right?"
"Hey, hey, hey, don't talk about giving it away or not. The property deed can only have your name on it." Cheng Sangluo waved her hand and said happily, "I'll just stay here because of you."
"Silly, don't you know that marital property is joint property?" Lin Jin poked the puppy's cheek, then wearily rested her head on her shoulder. "I always want to give you the best, you have to accept that. Can you not be so stubborn this time?"
"I..." Cheng Sangluo gently cupped her cheek, about to turn her head and steal a kiss, when the conversation was interrupted by the manager who suddenly walked in.
"Um... you two..." The manager was a little embarrassed, but eager to share the good news, so he smiled and said, "I asked the owner, and he said the price would be reduced by a maximum of 20,000. If it's lowered any further, it really won't sell."
“Okay, someone will transfer the deposit later. You contact the owner and get all the transaction formalities done this week. I don’t like waiting.” Lin Jin spoke up before the dog could react, to prevent the person from arguing and trying to bargain again.
"No problem, no problem, I'll tell the homeowner the good news right away." The manager easily closed a big deal and happily invited, "If you two like it, you can take a look around the house some more."
Once the person left, the house returned to silence.
Lin Jin leaned closer, smiling and squinting her eyes, "Do what you were thinking about earlier, so that people won't keep thinking about it."
Actually, even if Cheng Sangluo hadn't said it, she would have taken the opportunity to steal a kiss, but saying it aloud made her blush deeply.
She murmured her lips, hesitatingly moving closer, and just as she was about to turn her head to kiss him, the sudden ringing of her cell phone shattered the ambiguous atmosphere that had been painstakingly created.
"Hey! When will this end?!" The puppy was interrupted again, and it growled impatiently, "Who is it? Who is it? Don't you know that ruining someone's intimacy will send you to hell?"
Seeing the puppy jumping up and down in a panic, Lin Jin reached out and pinched her chin hard, quickly kissing her lips that had been repeatedly denied.
"Is that enough?" Her eyes held a alluring, seductive glint, stirring a flutter in someone's heart. "If not, we can continue~"
Cheng Sangluo's heart pounded as she was kissed, and she was speechless when asked the question, but in her heart she was screaming that it wasn't enough, not enough, a light touch was definitely not enough!
Fortunately, this person didn't like getting in the way and urged, "Hurry up and answer the phone, it's been ringing non-stop, it must be something urgent."
Only after receiving permission from the puppy did Lin Jin leisurely pick up her phone to take a look.
When she saw the unfamiliar number on the screen, a barely perceptible look of surprise flashed in her eyes.
She tilted her phone slightly, as if deliberately trying to avoid the dog seeing anything, and mumbled, "It's a call from the company, it must be something urgent, I have to answer it, you sit here and wait for me."
"Mmm, I'll be good~" Cheng Sangluo placed her hands on her knees, straightening her back. "Go on, go on."
[Author's Note]
1. My pre-order novel, "The Sinful Lover," is available for collection.
2. Because not many people are reading, I've been less diligent. I'll adjust as soon as possible and maintain daily updates.
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