Going to His Place

Luzhou Jingyuan Residential Complex.

"Guixiang, don't be angry. Ruan Ruan is your daughter. Don't you know what kind of person she is?"

"If you ask me, it's good for you two to live separately for a while. It will give Ruan Ruan some time to calm down and think more about her future."

Aunt Wen Lan sat on the sofa, comforting Qian Guixiang.

Qian Guixiang's face was gloomy, and she remained silent with a tense expression.

Wen Ruan went too far this time, making her lose face in front of her own relatives and even dragging her own sister down with her.

Wen Ruan is outstanding in height, appearance, job, and education, so she has high requirements when looking for a blind date.

Wen Ruan the father's side, due to the demolition and relocation scandal, most people are not doing well, and many are still renting.

So, the introductions to potential partners have always been handled by her relatives, especially her older sister, Wen Ruan's aunt.

My family owns a hot pot restaurant, so I know a lot of talented young people.

For example, Gu Cheng before, and Zhao Zidong this time, were both introduced by her.

This matter has already spread, and there's no way to salvage it now.

Wen Lan patted Qian Guixiang's hand and said, "But Ruan Ruan really went too far this time. I'll have a good talk with her later."

"Talking to her is pointless!" Qian Guixiang sighed, gritting her teeth. "She's 30 years old, and she's missed out on so many good men! Like that Xiao Li she went on a blind date with a few years ago, he's now a state-owned enterprise leader with a two-year-old child! And then there was that Xiao Wang from the year before last..."

"All I asked was for her to go out for dinner and a movie with Little Zhao tonight, and wow, she turned on me like that! She kept spouting nonsense about a fancy apartment, Mercedes-Benz, and how tall, handsome, and young she is! She was deliberately trying to embarrass me!"

Speaking of these things, Qian Guimei felt a pang of heartache.

As Wen Ruan grows older, it becomes increasingly difficult for her to find a suitable young man with good qualities.

If they have the qualifications, they'll definitely prioritize girls in their early twenties.

Even if you're very beautiful, you're still 30 years old!

"Sigh, this..." Wen Lan's lips twitched, feeling that her niece was too unreliable. "Actually, I feel that Gu Cheng is the most suitable. His height and appearance are a Ruan Ruan match for Ruan Ruan. He is an investment manager at a financial company, with an annual salary of six or seven hundred thousand yuan and a house and car paid for in full."

Speaking of Gu Cheng, Wen Lan was filled with emotion.

This Wen Ruan and kind blind date is probably the one that their family knows the most about, and the one that Qian Guimei and her husband talk about the most.

They all thought it would work out.

If her daughter, Qiao Lina, could find someone like that, she'd be laughing in her sleep.

Qian Guixiang slapped her thigh, lamenting, "She won't reply to my WeChat, and she won't go to dinner when I ask her out. She lied to us before, saying she had someone more suitable, and I actually believed her lies."

Wen Lan comforted her, "Don't be so upset. I think Gu Cheng cares a lot about Ruan Ruan. Maybe we can try again in the future."

"Sigh!" Qian Guixiang sighed. "I don't have high expectations for her now. It would be great if she could be like Lina in the future."

Wen Lan's eyes crinkled into a smile. "She went to Na Na's house for dinner today, so I asked Na Na to invite Xiao Man over too. Let the girls have a good chat, and then take a look at Na Na's new house. Maybe Ruan Ruan will come to her senses."

She is very proud that her daughter bought a house in the Yuanhe Mansion in the city center. Recently, she has been visiting friends and relatives, and the conversation has often turned to this topic.

Even today's initiative to visit and comfort Qian Guixiang may not have been without ulterior motives.

Qian Guixiang shook her head, just about to say something.

Both of their Mobile Phone, which were on the table, rang at the same time, followed by several WeChat messages.

Wen Lan picked up her Mobile Phone and looked at it, her eyes widening instantly. "Gui Xiang, quickly check the group chat! When did Ruan Ruan get a boyfriend? Whose son is he? I've never heard of him before!"

"What do you mean? What boyfriend?" Qian Guixiang quickly opened her Mobile Phone.

[Xiao Man: Group photo. jpg]

Xiao Man: "I had dinner at Lina's house today, Wen Ruan's boyfriend came too. He's such a nice guy, and he and Wen Ruan are a perfect match!"

Xiao Man: "May you be a perfect couple, living a long and happy life together, and have a son soon."

The following messages were all flattering Chen Xiaoman; she was clearly very excited, sending five or six messages in a row.

Qian Guixiang opened the photo with a shocked expression.

The photo shows the two of them at a dining table.

On the left is my familiar daughter, and on the right is a young man in a white shirt, who looks to be about twenty-five or twenty-six years old and looks very energetic.

He has bright, expressive eyes, a high nose bridge, red lips, white teeth, and a dignified appearance.

Because it was taken from above, you can clearly see their hands clasped together.

Judging solely by his appearance, Qian Guixiang was extremely satisfied with her daughter's boyfriend.

The blind dates I went on before were indeed quite different; even the most ostentatious Gu Cheng couldn't compare.

"Wow, this young man is really energetic!" Wen Lan nudged her. "Gui Xiang, do you recognize this boy?"

Qian Guixiang's fingers trembled, and an excited blush rose on her face. She exclaimed, "I've never even heard of this! This child, she doesn't even tell her family she has a boyfriend! If you had told us earlier, we wouldn't have needed to introduce you to anyone!"

Following Chen Xiaoman's revelation, the family group chat instantly became lively.

Some people congratulated her, some inquired about the details, and some tagged Qian Guixiang.

"Never heard of this before?" Wen Lan's eyes sparkled as she commented, "Lina, Na Na, what's the deal with Ruan Ruan Ruan's boyfriend?"

[Lina: "Mom, how would I know? This is the first time I've met him too. His name is Tang Song. We're eating here right now. Why don't you come over with your aunt and ask him in person?"]

Qian Guixiang hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and said, "No! I'm her mother. She has a boyfriend and didn't even tell me. She just wants to make me angry and offend all the relatives. If I go there now, don't I have any dignity? I have to wait until she brings her boyfriend to our house before I forgive her!"

That's what she said, but the anger on her face had vanished.

Wen Lan: "Na Na, Qin Qin, find a chance to help us find out what kind of person the guy is."

Lina: "Okay, Mom."

Wen Lan looked up and suddenly said, "Gui Xiang, do you think it's because Wen Ruan, such a young and handsome guy, hasn't dared to tell his family about him? Is it because he's not well-off?"

Qian Guixiang's heart skipped a beat, and she felt a pang of anxiety. "This... this..."

Her daughter is quite well-off; with her salary and side jobs, she can earn 150,000 to 160,000 yuan a year.

She bought the Lynk & Co 06 in full, and the apartment in Oasis View Residential Complex is also registered under her daughter's name.

If she really married a penniless young man, her husband would definitely not agree, putting everything else aside.

A while later.

"Ding-dong—"

Qin Qin: "Don't worry, the conditions are definitely not bad. Tang Song drives a BMW 3 Series, but I don't know anything else. We'll find a chance to find out."

"BMW 3 Series?" Qian Guixiang's face instantly lit up with a smile. "That's great! I remember Qin Qin's boyfriend also drives BMW 3 Series! It costs over 300,000 yuan!"

Wen Lan frowned and said, "Ruan Ruan just had a fight with her family yesterday, and today she found a handsome and rich boyfriend. This seems so far-fetched. Could it be fake?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Guixiang's heart, which had just settled down, jumped again.

My daughter has never been one to be trifled with; it seems she really is capable of doing something like this.

Wen Lan, holding her Mobile Phone, said, "How about this, I'll call Na Na and have her verify it properly. See if the car is his, if he owns a house, and what kind of work he does."

After saying that, she opened the dial pad and made the call.

Yuanhe Mansion Community.

Qiao Lina put down her Mobile Phone and returned to the dining table without making a sound.

Wen Ruan was peeling shrimp for Tang Song and occasionally serving him food; they looked very close.

Based on her understanding of her cousin, at least emotionally, it shouldn't be fake.

As she urged everyone to eat, she smiled and looked at the person across from her, saying, "Chen Hao, I remember you work in administration, right? Are you usually busy with work?"

Before Chen Hao could speak, Wen Qinqin nudged him with her shoulder.

With a smile, he said, "He has so much free time. His company is a state-owned enterprise, and he's in charge of managing the inflow and outflow of materials. Nine to five, full Five Insurances and One Fund benefits. I'm so envious I'm drooling."

"That's great! By the way, is your apartment in Qiaoxi District?"

Chen Hao took a sip of his drink, raised the corners of his mouth, and said, "Yeah, it's in the Yuting Residential Area on Huai'an West Road."

"Yuting Residential Area! I've been there before." Qiao Lina clicked her tongue in admiration. "The houses there are quite nice, with a low plot ratio, separation of pedestrians and vehicles, and good surrounding amenities."

"It's alright. The main thing is that I got two apartments as compensation for the demolition, so I didn't have a choice. Otherwise, I would definitely prefer the one in the city center," Chen Hao said with a smile. "I'll discuss it with my family in a couple of years and see if we can exchange one of the properties here."

Wen Qinqin said excitedly, "The city center is really great, with convenient transportation, abundant educational resources, and complete commercial facilities... I really envy you, Sister Lina."

Qiao Lina smiled slightly, her eyes filled with undisguised amusement. "Yuanhe Mansion is not bad, but it's not exactly a high-end community. It's just that the location is good. If you two work hard, maybe you can look at houses in Yanjing Huating in the future."

As she spoke, she pointed out onto the balcony, "It's right next to our community, but it's a typical high-end community, the environment inside is like a park."

"Yanjing Huating?" Wen Qinqin stuck out her tongue. "Let's forget about that. Those villas over there are almost 40,000 yuan per square meter. Who can afford that?"

Chen Hao smiled but didn't say anything.

Although his family is well-off, they really can't afford a house worth four or five million.

I can come up with the down payment, but the problem is that I still have to pay a huge mortgage.

Zhang Ziqi, standing to the side, subconsciously looked at Tang Song, feeling somewhat emotional.

She knew that Tang Song lived in a large apartment in Yanjing Sky City.

The mansions they yearn for but cannot attain may mean nothing to him.

"Wen Ruan." Tang Song suddenly touched her arm. "Which type of house do you prefer?"

Wen Ruan paused for a moment, about to speak.

Seizing the opportunity, Qiao Lina laughed and said, "Haha, I know that. Wen Ruan and we all grew up in the village courtyard."

She doesn't like tall buildings; she always feels they're too oppressive. She keeps saying she wants to live in a big villa someday.

Having your own yard allows you to plant flowers, grow grass, wash your car, and renovate some recreational facilities.

Tang Song, you'll have to work hard from now on to help Wen Ruan realize her dream.

Tang Song smiled slightly, looking at Wen Ruan and asked, "Is that so?"

Her Wen Ruan face flushed slightly. "I just don't believe anyone doesn't like living in a villa."

Wen Qinqin shook her head, her face full of longing, and said, "I don't like it. I think a large apartment is better if the price is the same. It's more comfortable to live in, has a convenient location, and obvious advantages in resources."

Zhang Ziqi countered, "Villas offer excellent privacy and are scarce, making them even more valuable for investment."

The group debated the pros and cons of large apartments versus villas for a while, and then discussed the current state and prices of properties in Yancheng.

Qiao Lina suddenly asked, "By the way, Tang Song, which neighborhood do you live in?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Qinqin and Chen Hao also perked up their ears.

Tang Song, who was deep in thought, raised his head and said in a calm tone, "It's quite a coincidence, I live in Yanjing Sky City right next door."

"Forehead..."

The three of them were stunned.

They were naturally familiar with Yanjing Sky City, which was considered the most upscale residential community at the moment.

It belongs to the same series as Yanjing Huating, but because it was built later and the houses are newer, it is more expensive than Yanjing Huating.

Wen Qinqin asked in shock, "A house in Yanjing Sky City? Really?"

Seeing her best friend's boyfriend stealing the spotlight, Zhang Ziqi chuckled and said, "Of course it's true."

Given Tang Song's status and wealth, there was absolutely no need for them to fabricate such a lie.

Qiao Lina licked her lips and asked nervously, "That area is mostly populated by wealthy people; there are very few properties available for rent. Did you buy a house there?"

Tang Song nodded calmly, "I bought it five years ago when it was first built."

Qiao Lina and Wen Qinqin looked at each other and swallowed hard.

Goodness, Wen Ruan's boyfriend seems to be a bit unusual!

Qiao Lina whispered, "Housing prices were very high in 2017, especially in Yanjing Sky City. The monthly mortgage payments must have been quite substantial, right?"

"I bought it with cash." Tang Song shook his head.

The restaurant fell silent instantly.

Chen Hao frowned, feeling that Tang Song was being a bit too pretentious.

If you really bought the house in Yanjing Sky City with cash five years ago, would you still be driving BMW 3 Series like me? Could it be that your family has fallen on hard times?

Chen Xiaoman looked at the group of people who were staring blankly, and her eyes darted around.

Opening the family group chat, she left a message: "I just found out, and Brother-in-law Tang Song said he owns a house in Yanjing Sky City, and he bought it outright!"

This single stone stirred up a thousand waves, and the group chat instantly erupted in excitement.

"Ring ring—" Qiao Lina's Mobile Phone suddenly vibrated.

"I'm going to answer this call," Qiao Lina said, picking up her Mobile Phone and heading towards the bedroom.

After a moment, she quickly walked back.

He continued to urge everyone to eat, offered to pour drinks, and started chatting about their work.

When they had almost finished eating, Qiao Lina bit her lip and said, "Since we live so close, how about I drop by your place later? I've never actually seen any houses in Yanjing Sky City before, and I've always wanted to broaden my horizons. I wonder if that would be convenient?"

She had already asked, Tang Song lived alone. As her Wen Ruan older cousin, she felt that it wasn't unreasonable for her to make this request.

On one hand, her mother kept urging her, and on the other hand, she was genuinely Tang Song said was true or false.

After all, his clothes weren't particularly nice, and he only drove BMW 3 Series.

"Of course." Tang Song smiled and looked at Wen Ruan, saying, "Why don't you come over to my place for a while? There's a dedicated media room with a PS5. You're a gaming pro, so why don't you give me some pointers?"

After saying that, Tang Song blinked Wen Ruan.

He really missed that day at Huiying Creative Park, especially the older sister's broad chest and perky peach-shaped buttocks.

If we get to my house, I'll take her to the bedroom, lock the door, and she'll definitely want to play basketball with me.

Wen Ruan blushed and kicked him lightly under the table.

Chen Xiaoman's eyes sparkled as she exclaimed, "I want to go too! I want to go! I want to play PS5!"

"Um... I'd like to go take a look too, is that okay?" Wen Qinqin asked excitedly. "Even though I can't afford a house there, I can at least feast my eyes on it."

Zhang Ziqi blinked. "Then I'll go join in the fun too."

She was curious to see what expressions these people would make when they saw that Tang Song's house was a large, single-level apartment.

Of course, she was also very interested in Mr. Tang's residence, wanting to see how real tycoons live.

Seeing Wen Ruan's conflicted expression, Tang Song said directly, "Sure, welcome. I just bought Laser Projector and speakers; the movie-watching experience is fantastic, no worse than in a movie theater."

"That's great! We don't need to go all the way to Starjoy City anymore. We can have soda and watch a movie together this afternoon!" Chen Xiaoman jumped up and grabbed Tang Song's arm, saying, "Brother-in-law, let's go now!"

Wen Ruan's eyebrows twitched, but she didn't say anything.

She also noticed the messages in the group and knew that some things couldn't be kept secret.

Why not take this opportunity to give your parents a heads-up?

Let them know the true financial strength of Tang Song, and then even if they can't be together, they won't have anything to say.