Chapter 1370 - 895: New Home (Part 2)
Jiang Nian’s mouth twitched, "Is this damn thing my fault too? There weren’t many girls planning to attend anyway."
"Nonsense, there’d be even fewer with you there."
Jiang Nian: "...."
Despite what was said, the next day, a few of them gathered again. This time there were more people, including some girls.
The class still had some camaraderie, talking about high school experiences and complaining about each other’s universities.
By the middle of sophomore year, everyone’s demeanor was more mature. The awkwardness had faded, and one girl even wore makeup.
Jiang Nian popped by, bragged a bit, and then left.
Later, he went to find Old Liu.
"On such a festive day, what are you doing here?" Old Liu said, but still opened the door for him.
"Teacher, that’s not right for you to say." Jiang Nian carried a gift with a cheerful face.
"Where’s your wife?"
Old Liu leaned on the sofa, "She went out to visit relatives. I drank yesterday, so I’m not going."
"What are you here for?"
"For the house, or....."
"Just to see you."
"What’s there to see about me?" Old Liu was speechless, "Also, are you still single now?"
"What else?"
Old Liu: "...."
"Do you think I believe that?"
"What’s wrong with that?" Jiang Nian spread his hands, "Even if I were married, I’d still come to see you, teacher."
Upon hearing this, Old Liu was completely exhausted.
"You..."
They squabbled for a while and then got down to business. The property prices in Zhen Nan were rising, advising him to buy sooner rather than later.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nian pondered for a moment.
"Alright."
Old Liu wasn’t just advising about buying; he knew where there were low-priced houses that were expected to rise after the New Year.
After settling things with Old Liu, Jiang Nian had some tea and left.
....
It’s New Year’s Eve in the blink of an eye.
Jiang Nian settled on a house near Nanjiang Bay. A new housing development, mostly sold out.
He bought two units at once, one near Jing Mansion.
First of all, because things have changed over time. The class president and Zhizhi basically wouldn’t return to Zhen Nan anymore.
There is no real chance of bumping into them.
Secondly, good houses are really bought around Zhenan Middle School, too close it’s noisy, too far it’s isolated.
Along the way, he got a new refrigerator for home.
Walking down the street.
Jiang Nian looked at the gentle sunshine and sighed softly; today Xu Qianqian and the others would return.
"Ah, life is not easy."
As he was lamenting, a familiar figure caught the corner of his eye; he paused, turning to look.
He saw Qingbao by the roadside in a snack shop, carrying a pink mini trolley, focused on choosing snacks.
"Huh??"
He thought he was mistaken and walked over to stand next to Qingbao, "Teacher, why haven’t you gone home?"
"Ah!!"
Qingbao got startled, turned to see it was Jiang Nian, then relaxed and casually said.
"They’re doing renovations at home, I’d be staying at a hotel even if I went back."
At first listen, it made sense.
However, Jiang Nian didn’t believe it. Perhaps having seen many people, he could tell truth from lies instantly.
"Oh, I see."
"Well, happy new year, teacher. How are things at school lately?"
"Pretty good." Qingbao saw him keep staring at the snack trolley, "Ahem, I don’t usually eat these."
"Then why buy them?"
"For rewards once school starts again."
Jiang Nian: "????"
He thought to himself, wasn’t that a blatant lie? But he held back, "Teacher, are you spending the New Year alone?"
"No, I have some friends."
"Oh, oh."
The two chatted for a while, Jiang Nian waved goodbye and left. After all, the street wasn’t suitable for chatting.
Since she was staying in Zhen Nan for the New Year, he would find a chance to pay respects later.
"But....."
"Qingbao seems a bit more cheerful, not as serious as before. Is it my illusion?"
He muttered to himself, shook his head, and left.
Afternoon.
Xu Qianqian called, sounding bossy, "Pick us up at the airport tonight, don’t be late!"
"Alright, is Xiao Song coming back too?"
"I’m back." Song Xiyun’s voice came through the phone, "But we leave on the second day."
"Only staying for two days?" Jiang Nian asked.
"Yeah, two days is enough." Xu Qianqian said, "We have no relatives to visit."
"Just back for New Year’s dinner, see Aunt Li."
"Okay."
After the call, Jiang Nian informed his mother. Li Hongmei was immediately eager to go buy groceries.
Jiang Nian was confused and casually asked.
"Isn’t there food in the fridge?"
"That’s for you." Li Hongmei said, "With Qianqian and them back, we have to prepare fresh food."
Jiang Nian: "????"
Well, this...
Li Hongmei went grocery shopping, Old Jiang cleaned the house, and sent Jiang Nian to clean the opposite side.
The family treated it like welcoming leaders, doing a thorough cleaning and preparing New Year’s Eve dinner.
Jiang Nian had just finished cleaning and returned, barely warmed the sofa before Old Jiang came over, earnestly looking to talk.
"I won’t ask much about your business. But there’s one thing: you must take care of yourself."
"Whether working or living, rest when needed, don’t force things."
No one knows a son like his father.
Old Jiang’s advice was reasonable; Jiang Nian nodded, knowing roughly what he was talking about.
Moderation?
His willingness to pursue business seriously was the greatest moderation. Otherwise, he’d already be like Secret Agent Ling-Ling Qi.
Having cheat codes but seeking a quiet life.
"Got it, I’ll go pick them up." Jiang Nian grabbed his coat, took his car keys, and left.
At the door, he turned back.
"By the way, I bought you guys a house near Nanjiang Bay, remember to oversee the renovations after New Year."
Old Jiang: "...."
The door shut with a bang, only then did he realize that his son bought houses like buying groceries.
In a blink, he had indeed grown up.
....
Actually, Jiang Nian was just showing off. Dropping money for two houses at once made him a bit pained.
Especially buying in a place like Zhen Nan; honestly, it felt like throwing money into water.
However, he did have needs now.
Plus, the money would return. In a year or two, the assets would exponentially grow.
Doing legitimate business, money comes too slow.
Airport.
Jiang Nian waited on the second floor for a long time before the two girls finally arrived, pushing large suitcases.
They must have checked the luggage, waiting ages.
He strode over.
Xu Qianqian thought Jiang Nian was there for the luggage, as he usually did, so she handed the suitcase to him.
Yet Jiang Nian dodged the suitcase.
Without a word, he hugged Xu Qianqian and gave her a firm kiss on the cheek.
"Why’d you take so long to get back?"
"I missed you to death!"
Xu Qianqian froze for a moment, then snapped back and pushed him away, angrily hitting and kicking.
"Get lost! You pervert!!"
Jiang Nian didn’t dodge, regardless of being perverted or not. The outcome was an unexpected kiss on Xu Qianqian.
Then, he looked at Xiao Song.
"Don’t....." Song Xiyun covered her face but couldn’t escape, also being hugged and kissed.
Xu Qianqian was a bit dissatisfied, crossed her arms.
"What’s gotten into you?"
"It’s New Year." Jiang Nian waved, then grabbed two suitcases, "Let’s not talk about this now."
Xu Qianqian: "????"
On the way, the two girls learned Jiang Nian bought a house. A bit surprised but not overly shocked.
"It’s not necessary, we’ll buy one ourselves."
"In Zhen Nan?" Jiang Nian steered, not rushing to persuade, leisurely asked.
"Of course not!" Xu Qianqian glared at him, "Buying in Zhen Nan is a waste of money, isn’t it?"
"That’s it."
Jiang Nian unhurriedly said, "Think about it, each time you return to Zhen Nan, you end up staying in the old house."
"My parents worry you might not have meals or that after long-standing the house becomes uninhabitable."
"They surely wouldn’t move to a new house, staying in the old to wait for your return."
Upon hearing this, Xu Qianqian and Song Xiyun exchanged glances, words caught in their throat.
"Then..... fine, we’ll buy ourselves. Pay back for the house in a... few.... years."