บท 26: Settle Things Fair And Square
บรรณาธิการ: Dragon Boat Translation
"Alright." Qin Huaichen nodded and said to Fu Xiaoya, "Old Wang is getting on in years, and it's late. Let's not bother him. I'll take you up to have a look. If you have any questions, just ask me." As he entered the elevator and the doors closed, he cast a grateful glance at Wang, the housekeeper.
"Why are you so familiar with the rental procedure?" Fu Xiaoya asked curiously inside the elevator.
"It's because of my profession. I don't have a fixed place to live, and buying a house is not cost-effective," Qin Huaichen explained somewhat awkwardly.
In reality, this place was Qin Huaichen's private residence, serving as his second home in Hai City.
Fu Xiaoya nodded, not suspecting Qin Huaichen's words. Thinking about the rent he paid earlier, she said, "How much is the rent? I'll transfer it to you."
Ding. The elevator arrived at their floor.
Qin Huaichen held the elevator door and gestured for Fu Xiaoya to go out first. "It's not much money. You don't need to be so polite."
Fu Xiaoya took out her phone and insisted, "Although we are friends now, we still need to settle things fair and square."
The word "friends" instantly pleased Qin Huaichen, so he went along with Fu Xiaoya's request and quoted a rent price, "One thousand". Since Qin Huaichen had no knowledge of rental prices in Hai City, he simply made up the number, which represented the rent for an entire year.
However, Fu Xiaoya interpreted it as one thousand yuan per month. She had researched the housing prices in Hai City, and the range for economical rentals was between 800 to 5,000 yuan.
"The landlord here is quite good, and the price is very affordable," Fu Xiaoya praised while transferring the money, complimenting Wang, the housekeeper.
Qin Huaichen added, "Old Wang is the landlord himself and doesn't lack money, so the rent here is cheaper than other places." Just then, his phone rang, indicating the transfer notification from Fu Xiaoya. The notification had a distinct sound that only he could recognize, but he still nervously glanced at Fu Xiaoya. Seeing that she didn't notice, he confirmed the receipt and realized that she had mistakenly transferred 12,000 yuan instead of 1,000.
Qin Huaichen started to worry about how to return the excess money. Maybe he could buy her a bag? Girls usually liked bags, but asking Fu Xiaoya directly about her preferences would be too obvious.
Fu Xiaoya noticed Qin Huaichen's hesitant expression and asked, "Did I give you too little?" She also realized that the amount she gave, 1,000 yuan, was insufficient to rent the place, so she transferred another 10,000 yuan.
Qin Huaichen replied, "No, you actually gave me too much."
Fu Xiaoya waved her hand, indicating that Qin Huaichen should accept the money. After all, she still hadn't given him the money for the dress, and she knew that if she gave it to him directly, he might not accept it. So, she planned to buy him a valuable gift later.
Qin Huaichen said, "Alright, I'll cover your rent next year. Since you've paid so much, you should stay a bit longer."
Fu Xiaoya responded without hesitation, "Yes, I plan to stay here permanently. If there's a need for me to pay more for the rent, please remind me."
Upon hearing Fu Xiaoya's intention to stay permanently, Qin Huaichen couldn't hide the joy on his face. He felt that today was the happiest day of his life! They would now be living in the same building, which could be considered as living together! He truly hoped that they could live together for the rest of their lives, even in the afterlife!
As Fu Xiaoya observed Qin Huaichen's evident joy, a pair of dimples formed on her cheeks, mirroring his happiness. Qin Huaichen unintentionally glanced at her and instantly became captivated by her smile.
Downstairs, Old Wang, who had been feeling drowsy, suddenly became wide awake. His eyes were fixed on the screen of the surveillance monitor, watching Qin Huaichen and Fu Xiaoya conversing in the staircase. Although he couldn't hear their conversation, their attractive appearances were a feast for the eyes.
At that moment, Qin Huaichen remembered his task and began to introduce, "There are only two rooms on the seventh floor, so you can have this one." He walked to the door on the right and handed the key to Fu Xiaoya. "I won't go in. If you need anything, just let me know. I'll be right next door."
Fu Xiaoya took the key, and their fingertips accidentally brushed against each other. She quickly used the key to open the door and said, "Well then, good night."
Qin Huaichen replied, "Good night."
As Fu Xiaoya entered the room, her face flushed. Suddenly, she remembered something and reopened the door. "By the way, do you think reckless driving is wrong?" After asking the question, Fu Xiaoya was startled by her own foolishness. Why did she ask such a stupid question?
Qin Huaichen shook his head and said, "No, you're the best female driver I've ever seen."
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