Chapter 225: Chapter 225: Tonight… Is It Okay?

In fact, two thousand bucks is really too little.

The row of four shanty rooms in front includes a kitchen, and the remaining three can accommodate people. There are three rooms each on the east and west wings, also three in the main house, and it comes with two side rooms.

All in all, there are fifteen rooms in various sizes.

You could say, although small, it has all the necessary functions.

The space is a bit small, but with the furniture inside, it definitely exceeds two thousand bucks in value.

Xie Yunzai was annoyed before because, as he said, two thousand bucks was a bit of a loss, but Old Jin, in an attempt to sell it, insisted on only two thousand bucks. When he turned to Xu Qinghuan, they came to an agreement, but upon arrival, he jacked up the price to two thousand five.

Xu Qinghuan waved her hand to calm Xie Yunzai. She only had just over two thousand bucks, not enough for two thousand five, but she had a big windfall yesterday.

The old lady’s red envelope had a thousand bucks, and Shen Xiuqin’s had nine hundred bucks, which were just small amounts.

The family funds extracted from the Jiang Family alone filled a box, with at least one or two hundred thousand.

As for the artifacts, she planned to return them to the country when possible, but she had no intention of handing over the money—doing a good deed could lead to trouble.

Old Jin counted the money several times and cautiously tucked it away in his coat before taking the documents to the property office with Xu Qinghuan.

Xie Yunzai and Huo Chi went along too.

This time, Xu Qinghuan did away with the pretenses and directly transferred the house to her name.

Although the price was raised, as Xie Yunzai said, the property ownership was very clear and clean, and they could move in immediately after the current occupants left.

Once the ownership transferred, Old Jin’s family of six didn’t say a word, packed their belongings, and left in a group.

Xu Qinghuan changed the lock on the front door and asked Jiang Xingye, “Shall we buy some stuff and move in?”

Staying in a guesthouse isn’t all that comfortable.

Jiang Xingye glanced at the house, a hint of warmth in his eyes, and nodded, “Mm.”

His voice was cheerful.

Huo Chi joined in the fun, “Let’s move, move in. It’s conveniently close to my place, too.”

It was around noon, and Xu Qinghuan offered to treat them, partly to thank Xie Yunzai, and the four of them went to a nearby state-run restaurant.

Next to it was the Old Mo Restaurant. Xu Qinghuan slowed her pace, brushing her hand against Jiang Xingye’s. He looked down to inquire with his eyes, and Xu Qinghuan nodded towards the Old Mo Restaurant.

He smiled, gently tugging Xu Qinghuan’s braid to show he understood.

Not far off, Lu Mingqiu, who’s in a bad mood and dining out with Fan Anjie, saw their intimate interaction. Though the two hadn’t spoken, the understanding between them exceeded that of many long-married couples.

Fan Anjie also noticed them but focused on something else, “Look, how is Comrade Jiang with the Huo Family’s second son? What’s their relationship?”

Lu Mingqiu shook his head, “I don’t know either.”

“Let’s go up and see!”

Fan Anjie dragged Lu Mingqiu into the state-run restaurant and sat at a nearby table, ordering two dishes.

Although Xu Qinghuan was treating them, Jiang Xingye took charge of ordering and paying, using up almost all the receipts he had.

Fan Anjie noticed and nudged Lu Mingqiu, whispering, “What do you think his status is? He seems quite well-off.”

Lu Mingqiu worried they’d overhear, gave Fan Anjie a look to keep quiet.

At their table, Xu Qinghuan also noticed the two. Lu Mingqiu’s limping as he entered was conspicuous, but since he sat with his back to them, she didn’t overthink it.

“This is my sister, this is my brother-in-law.” Huo Chi patted Jiang Xingye’s shoulder, introducing them to Xie Yunzai, “For real, no kidding.”

Xie Yunzai nodded, “I can see, Xu and Ye are straightforward people. However, I wonder if we’ll have the chance to connect again.”

Xu Qinghuan said, “We will.”

She was sincere, but Xie Yunzai and the others thought she was just comforting them.

With so many people around, they didn’t ask Xie Yunzai about his plans after leaving. Xu Qinghuan guessed, likely those few places: Xiangjiang, or prosperous countries like the United States.

After the meal, Xu Qinghuan and the others parted ways with Xie Yunzai to decide whether to shop or make medicine first. They had a disagreement, Huo Chi wanting to make medicine first, Xu Qinghuan preferring to shop.

In the end, Huo Chi couldn’t convince Xu Qinghuan and had to accompany her to the department store.

As soon as they entered, Xu Qinghuan shopped like a maniac, sweeping through bedding, kitchenware, daily necessities, clothes, and shoes.

Huo Chi was shocked, “I didn’t bring that much money. Don’t buy so much and end up without enough to pay.”

Xu Qinghuan gave him a sidelong glance, “I have plenty of money.”

“Who are you calling ’sis’? Give you another chance, talk properly!” Huo Chi waved his fist, feigning to hit.

Xu Qinghuan hid behind Jiang Xingye, “Can you hit me?”

“Xu Qinghuan, if you’re brave, don’t hide behind your man, come and say it to my face!” Huo Chi said.

Jiang Xingye, seeing them playing around, didn’t really intervene, just gently ruffled her shoulder, “Don’t worry, he won’t dare hit you!”

Huo Chi angrily retorted, “Jiang Xingye, what nonsense are you spouting? Look at her being unruly, and you’re indulging her. I’m telling you, one day she’ll drive you up the wall!”

Jiang Xingye said, “So what if she does, I’m going to indulge her. What’s it to you?”

“Fine, not my problem. Unmanly, proud to fear your wife? Totally embarrassing, don’t walk with me!” Huo Chi said.

Jiang Xingye wasn’t annoyed, thinking that “fearing his wife” sounded quite agreeable, he said, “Yeah, I’m scared!”

Xu Qinghuan tilted her head, “Why do I feel you’re jealous of him?”

“Jealous of who?” Huo Chi pointed at Jiang Xingye, eyes bulging, “Explain, jealous of what?”

“Jealous he has such a beautiful, gentle, considerate, generous fiancée who excels in medicine and has a great spirit of sacrifice to save lives!”

Seeing Huo Chi’s changing expression amused Xu Qinghuan, “Don’t feel embarrassed about being jealous, it’s okay. Sometimes I envy him too.”

Huo Chi pretended to retch: yue!

“Xu Qinghuan, I never knew you had such thick skin. If I’d known earlier, I would have used it to fend off invasions from the Mi Empire!”

Xu Qinghuan chuckled, as Jiang Xingye’s lips curled upwards, a smile etched for ages, eyes full of tenderness enough to drown someone.

The three bought a mountain of stuff, eventually hiring a tricycle to haul it all back.

Afterwards, the three went to the hospital to make some medicine pills.

Xu Qinghuan, with an accurate eye for medicine, had two strong helpers. As night fell, Shen Xiuqin came to pick up Huo Zui and found the three of them, calling them to return together.

“Why are you leaving now, not staying a few more days?” Huo Chi was puzzled.

“Mm!” Huo Zui looked at Xu Qinghuan, after hearing her advice, he didn’t want to stay a moment longer, asking, “Tonight… is it okay?”

The words were ambiguous, but back then, people were too innocent to think it meant anything bad.

“I’ve made the pills. If you’re prepared, tonight is possible, but I warn you, it will hurt a lot,” Xu Qinghuan reminded.

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