Chapter 146
He could only give himself a thumbs-up and leave comments, not allowed to do the same for other girls... Well... he could give Hu Yuying a thumbs-up and leave comments...
"Good friends can't be jealous!"
With her mind made up, she decided to give Long Aotian a good show next time, letting him see her stunning beauty.
"Hmph, by then, won't you be completely smitten?"
But then she thought... with Long Aotian's silly way of thinking, would he even realize she was trying to flirt with him?
Shaking her head, she said to herself, "Forget it, I’ll find a time to ask Long Aotian out alone..."
"Otherwise, if Hu Yuying is around, it would be awkward for me."
Once she settled on her little plan, Li Qingxue's mood brightened instantly.
You could say that Li Qingxue's personality was quite nice, and in this regard, she was somewhat similar to Long Aotian.
...
"Yuying, what are you up to?"
Hu Yuying smiled at the question, "Oh, nothing."
"What's 'Tianfu Jincar'?" her roommate asked curiously. "What does that mean?"
Hu Yuying shyly put away her phone, "Nothing, really."
"Really? Yuying, you’re getting more and more secretive."
"Not just secretive, but also forgetting friends for the sake of love..."
Hu Yuying couldn't argue with them; they always loved to tease her, making her feel embarrassed.
Although she knew they were just joking and had no bad intentions, it was still her own shyness that made her feel awkward.
So she quickly lay back on her bed, avoiding giving them the chance to make fun of her.
Opening her phone again, she looked at the four characters "Tianfu Jincar" and took a deep breath.
Her goal had always been clear: to sell clothes.
She believed in what Long Ge said, but it was more than just belief...
Long Ge could take her along, and she didn’t want to hold him back. Moreover, she held a fantasy about the 4G era that Long Ge mentioned.
If the 4G era represented a leap forward for society, then it was indeed an opportunity for Hu Yuying.
She didn’t want to disappoint Long Ge’s expectations of her, so whatever she did, she would give it her all.
Since Long Ge wanted to see her become strong and excellent, she would strive to become even stronger and more outstanding.
Maybe if Long Ge saw her changes and growth, he wouldn’t view her as just a child anymore...
She had long seen her own feelings clearly and was unwaveringly determined...
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**Chapter 176: Let’s Maintain This State and Relationship**
The next day, during lunchtime.
Long Aotian and his three friends gathered and headed to the cafeteria.
On the way, they were surrounded by various clubs recruiting new members, making it all quite overwhelming.
"Have you guys figured everything out?" Xu Shuai asked seriously.
"There are too many options. I still need to think it over. Since we have some free time this afternoon, let’s ask Han Xiaojing if she’s planning to join any of those clubs," Li Longlong suggested.
Huang Fei looked at Long Aotian, "Old Ao, did anything catch your interest on the way here?"
Long Aotian shook his head, "I’m not sure yet. I’ll decide later."
Just as he finished speaking, his phone rang.
Long Aotian glanced at the caller ID.
Knowing it was Cui Yong with likely some results, he said, "You guys eat first; I have something to take care of."
Watching Long Aotian’s departing figure, Li Longlong shouted, "We’ll keep you updated on the situation!"
Meanwhile...
Cui Yong was eagerly trying to reach Long Aotian.
But the phone rang for a long time without being answered.
For a moment, Cui Yong couldn’t help but think a lot, the biggest thought being, could it be that Long Aotian was playing him?
After all, Long Aotian was so young, yet he had his eyes set on an old courtyard house, and he was talking about millions.
The more he thought about it, the more anxious Cui Yong became.
Just as he was about to call Long Aotian again, the latter’s call came in first.
Seeing the caller ID, Cui Yong hurriedly answered.
"It was too noisy earlier. Did you get the news?"
Hearing that voice, Cui Yong felt his heart settle, "It’s all settled. I was just thinking about lunch and wanted to invite you to join me and go over the contract."
"Sounds good."
"Where are you now? I’ll come pick you up." Upon hearing the affirmative, Cui Yong instinctively used a respectful tone with Long Aotian.
"Okay, I’ll drive over now. Just wait a moment."
After hanging up, Long Aotian walked out of the campus.
Being in college was different; he could leave the school anytime, no need to climb walls or sneak out, just walking out openly.
Before long, a black sedan stopped across the street.
Cui Yong got out of the car, feeling a mix of emotions. A student like him could buy a house in Kyoto; his family background must be quite different.
"I’ve already booked a restaurant. Let’s grab a bite first."
Once they reached the private room in the restaurant, Cui Yong took out the contract, property documents, and a series of paperwork.
"Can I ask why you like courtyard houses?" Cui Yong inquired. He thought courtyard houses were cold in winter, stuffy in summer, lacking bathrooms, and overall, if it were him, he wouldn’t be interested in them.
If he had that kind of money, he’d rather buy other properties—less hassle, better environment. That was Cui Yong’s honest opinion.
Long Aotian smiled, "It’s nothing special. I’ve had a fondness for ancient architecture since I was a child."
"Oh, I see." Cui Yong didn’t press further.
At eighteen, having a fondness for ancient architecture was clearly something he didn’t want to elaborate on.
Cui Yong decided not to pursue the topic any longer.
But he genuinely admired Long Aotian’s mindset.
He was in this business, having dealt with countless clients, many of whom were picky. Sometimes, attending to a single customer could be exhausting.
But someone like Long Aotian, who could make a decision with just a glance, was truly rare.
He then relayed the details of their negotiations to Long Aotian.
"However, they are quite anxious. They can accept the price you mentioned, but it has to be paid in full at once."
"That’s not a problem."
With Long Aotian’s assurance, the deal was effectively sealed.
Cui Yong immediately made sure Long Aotian was well-fed and well-watered. If Long Aotian drank, Cui Yong would have wanted to pop open a bottle to celebrate!
His commission from this successful transaction would be substantial.
The entire afternoon, Long Aotian and Cui Yong went to the real estate transaction center to verify the property rights and ownership.
Then they directly signed the contract.
After paying for the property and completing the transfer procedures, Long Aotian had initially thought it would be complicated, but it turned out to be surprisingly smooth.
"Congratulations, bro." Cui Yong handed the property deed to Long Aotian.
Looking at the document in his hand, Long Aotian couldn’t help but smile.
"By the way, Cui Ge, do you know any reliable renovation companies in Kyoto?"
"I do." Cui Yong replied, "I can introduce you to a trustworthy one. With me in the middle, you won’t have to worry about anything."
"Thanks a lot, Cui Ge."
"It’s no trouble at all. The main thing is being able to make a friend like you; it makes me happy as an older brother." Cui Yong said with a smile.
Once outside, Cui Yong looked at Long Aotian, "Where to next? I can drive you."
"If possible, I’d like to visit a renovation company first to design the renovation plans. Then we can start the work according to the plans."
The current renovation styles were quite different from Long Aotian’s original ideas.
Combining ancient architecture with modern elements, Long Aotian found it very promising.
"Sure, no problem. I’ll take you there."
It wasn’t until after seven in the evening that Long Aotian returned to the dorm.
He already had a rough design plan in hand, and he could incorporate some of his ideas into it. Once finalized, they could start the work right away.
Back in the dorm, after a quick shower, he hurriedly lay down on his bed.
If it were physical labor, Long Aotian could handle twice the work, but when it came to mental exertion, he inexplicably felt incredibly drained.
Even though he hadn’t done much that afternoon.
But despite the fatigue, he felt a sense of joy.
This was his first house in Kyoto, and the anticipation in his heart was no less than that of a child finally receiving his favorite toy.
His phone vibrated.
Long Aotian glanced at his phone, then got up and walked to the balcony to look down below.
Three minutes later...
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