Chapter 155
Stretching lazily, he sighed, "This feels great."
"Long Ao Tian, don’t just sit there like an old man soaking up the sun," Li Qingxue said, hands on her hips, glaring at him.
"I'm here, I'm here. What do you need me to do?"
If anyone could keep Long Ao Tian in check among the three of them, it would be Li Qingxue.
"Just add some firewood."
"Got it."
Hu Yuying smiled but stayed silent, knowing that Li Qingxue wanted Long Ao Tian to join in.
Lin Wan Ning felt a twinge of envy. While she could be a bit spoiled, she couldn’t match Li Qingxue’s carefree attitude towards Long Ao Tian. Even Hu Yuying couldn’t do it, which made her admire them both even more.
Lifting the pot lid, a rich aroma wafted out.
"Time to eat!"
The four of them gathered around, each holding a box of white rice.
"Let’s taste Yuying’s cooking."
"It must be delicious; it smells amazing!" Li Qingxue exclaimed excitedly.
"Yeah, it’s definitely more appetizing than what you get at a restaurant," Lin Wan Ning said with a smile.
"Not really, just try it!" Hu Yuying blushed a little at the praise, glancing shyly at Long Ao Tian.
She preferred to see Long Ge devour the food she made rather than just receiving compliments.
Long Ge had a certain rugged charm when he ate, taking big bites that made it look like he hadn’t had a home-cooked meal in ages.
Seeing this, they all picked up their chopsticks.
The rich sauce enveloped the chicken pieces, spicy yet slightly sweet, making it perfect with rice.
"The conditions aren’t great, but if they were, I’d add some noodles," Hu Yuying said, looking at Long Ao Tian.
She knew he loved noodles.
Even in a less-than-ideal environment, slightly rundown as it was, this meal felt especially joyful.
[Thanks for the gifts! The vulture has some good news at home, but it’s been three days with hardly any sleep, feeling a bit dazed, and my legs are killing me. Once things settle down, I promise to catch up on all the updates I owe you.]
[Thanks again for the gifts and support; I really appreciate you all. Love you!]
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**Chapter 187: How About I Be Your Little Maid?**
After finishing their meal, Long Ao Tian turned to Li Qingxue with a grin, "Your turn, little cleaner."
Li Qingxue suddenly remembered what Long Ao Tian had said earlier.
Hu Yuying had mentioned she would cook for Long Ao Tian every day from now on.
And she had said that if Long Ao Tian bought a house in Kyoto, she would clean it for him every day.
Though this house wasn’t bought by Long Ao Tian, she didn’t dwell on it.
She started tidying up.
It wasn’t just her doing all the work; Hu Yuying and Lin Wan Ning helped out too.
As they took out the trash, Lin Wan Ning approached Long Ao Tian, "Brother, what will Wan Ning do in the future?"
"With a little chef and a little cleaner already, what about me?"
Seeing Lin Wan Ning’s serious expression, Long Ao Tian chuckled. It was just a joke, and after knowing each other for so long, such banter was just for fun.
Lin Wan Ning squatted beside him, "How about I be your little maid, responsible for taking care of you?"
The water he had just sipped shot out of his mouth.
Seeing this, Lin Wan Ning couldn’t help but laugh mischievously.
This was how it should be; why act so mature when they were the same age?
"Are you going to be my water girl?" Hu Yuying and Li Qingxue teased as they returned from taking out the trash.
At that moment, Lin Wan Ning dashed over to join them.
"Now you all dare to tease me!"
Seeing this, Lin Wan Ning and Li Qingxue turned and ran, while Hu Yuying paused, glanced at Long Ao Tian, then at the already fleeing Li Qingxue and Lin Wan Ning, and with a gasp, she joined them in a sprint.
Long Ao Tian went back to his room to grab the design plans, locked the door, and chased after them.
In the afternoon, Long Ao Tian handed the design plans to the renovation company’s representative.
With that, they could start work anytime.
He then bought some gifts, knowing that renovations would inevitably affect the other residents, so it was necessary to pay them a visit beforehand.
The three girls’ good behavior left a positive impression on the neighbors. Bringing gifts when visiting showed thoughtfulness. Even if he hadn’t visited, he couldn’t stop them from renovating, could he?
He visited a few households, getting to know them a bit.
Most of the residents were migrant workers renting rooms here.
Only a small number of older folks were long-time residents of Kyoto.
Overall, everyone was quite easy to talk to.
After finishing the last visit, Hu Yuying asked, "Is this really necessary, Long Ge?"
He had spent quite a bit of money.
Having rented many places herself, Hu Yuying recalled her three years in Haiwan City, where the house across from hers had been renovated without such formalities.
Actually, Li Qingxue and Lin Wan Ning didn’t quite understand Long Ao Tian’s actions either.
In response to their confusion, Long Ao Tian smiled, "You’ve seen the design plans; this isn’t a small project, and it’s bound to affect the other residents."
"Not visiting is one thing, but visiting makes a difference."
"And since we don’t know many people here, building good relationships with the neighbors can only benefit us."
For him, Long Ao Tian, it wasn’t a big deal.
But for the three girls, if one day he wasn’t around, or if someone came knocking at the door, having friendly neighbors could provide some help.
Even just someone looking out could serve as a deterrent.
Though the chances of such things happening were slim, they had indeed occurred before.
"Alright, don’t dwell on it. We’ll start work in a few days, and I might be a bit busy. If you get bored, feel free to hang out together."
"You can also discuss your thoughts on the online store, like designing the shop, what to sell, and how to run the store."
"As for sourcing, don’t worry. Yuying and I have been to Yiniang and have contacts at the factory. If you decide, don’t hesitate to give it a try."
This topic piqued the girls’ interest.
Especially since Hu Yuying had sold clothes before, she eagerly shared her little experiences with them.
For them, this was a bold attempt, and they felt excited and hopeful, leading to even more conversation.
"I know a friend who studies computer graphics; we could ask her to help with our shop’s design," Li Qingxue suggested.
"Is that okay?"
"Of course! We were just chatting on video a couple of days ago."
"But what do you plan to sell?"
While the three chatted happily, Long Ao Tian found himself sidelined.
On the way back to the academy, Lin Wan Ning occasionally typed on her phone.
"Watch where you’re going; don’t play on your phone while walking."
"It’s fine; you’re right here, so I won’t fall," Lin Wan Ning replied with a smile.
After saying that, she playfully winked at Long Ao Tian.
But she obediently put her phone away.
"Today was really fun; it suddenly feels like home."
"Hu Yuying is so gentle, and Li Qingxue is so lively. I’m really happy being with them."
"I told you they’re easy to get along with," Long Ao Tian nodded in agreement. "I sincerely hope you all become good friends."
"We will." Lin Wan Ning felt that they were already good friends.
After all, they were still chatting as they walked.
"We’re here; take it slow on the way." Long Ao Tian stopped in front of the music academy.
"Okay, bye, Brother." Lin Wan Ning waved and walked into the school.
Today, she felt content, gradually blending into her brother’s little group, her steps noticeably lighter.
Watching Lin Wan Ning enter the academy, Long Ao Tian turned and left, heading back to the dorm.
Xu Shuai was sitting on the bed, while Huang Fei and Li Longlong had moved stools to sit in front of him, looking like they were about to interrogate him.
Seeing this, Long Ao Tian quickly grabbed a stool, "Move over a bit and make some space for me."
Huang Fei and Li Longlong shifted to make room.
Once seated, Long Ao Tian turned to Xu Shuai, ready to hear what was going on.
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