Chapter 17: The Rich Little Lady in a Swimsuit
TL: Etude
In early July, on a sunny and warm afternoon, the Housing Expropriation Department of the Construction Bureau called Jiang Qin to agree to his proposed compensation terms and invited him to sign the contract immediately, setting an example for other homeowners.
Why? Because there were simply too many greedy people, even forming groups, each asking for a higher price than the last.
After three days of effort, the demolition team couldnt reach an agreement with a single homeowner. Everyone believed that the longer they waited, the more they would receive, and anyone who signed first would surely lose out.
In contrast, Jiang Qins fixed price offer seemed very reasonable.
The Expropriation Department decided that since the homeowners were banding together to raise their prices, it would be simpler to break them up from within. Essentially, once one person signed the contract, others would inevitably follow.
Thus, Jiang Qin became the key to encouraging everyone to sign their contracts as soon as possible.
After signing the contract, Jiang Qin received a total compensation of 4.79 million yuan and was allotted four resettlement houses: two in the newly constructed Yushui Bay area in the new city district, and two opposite Fuzi Lake in the Jingyuan area.
From the perspective of 2008, these two neighborhoods were not considered prime locations, as the new city district had just been developed and lacked supporting facilities, making it somewhat desolate.
However, by 2010, a high-speed train station was built opposite Yushui Bay, and the new number one middle school moved to the south of Fuzi Lake. With the city government also moving north, property prices changed dramatically.
Jiang Qin, however, did not dare tell his parents about the house purchase and demolition, as he found it difficult to explain.Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience
Since his parents were well-off and healthy, he thought it could wait; there was no harm in keeping it a secret for now.
On July 13th, to attract homeowners to sign, the demolition office transferred the compensation to Jiang Qin in less than three working days.
On July 15th, Jiang Qin successfully completed his college applications, opting for the finance program at Linchuan University.
On July 16th, he transferred 2.73 million yuan from his bank account to repay Nan Fengshu and, to express his gratitude, took her to a hot spring town in the eastern suburbs for a day.
The secluded hot spring pool, situated atop a cliff, faced towering mountains, offering a breathtaking view.
Feng Nanshu, clad in a swimsuit, relaxed in the warm springs. Her cheeks flushed from the steam, she held a soda in one hand and a sweet osmanthus cake in the other, her eyes constantly admiring the opposite mountains, visibly delighted.
Her swimsuit, purchased by Jiang Qin, was a conservative two-piece with a white strap top and a skirt, rather than a sexy bikini.
Despite Jiang Qins belief that the swimsuit was modest, he underestimated the allure of Feng Nanshus figure.
Her long, snow-white legs, slender waist, and the clear definition of her abs were particularly striking.
Unsuspecting of Jiang Qins gaze, the naturally naive girl comfortably stretched out her perfect curves, unaware of how her innocence and allure blended together, and oblivious to Jiang Qins fixed stare.
There was a big bird that just flew by, she remarked.
Jiang Qin couldnt help but laugh, having never seen someone crave roast chicken like this. He ended up spending fifty-eight yuan on a chicken.
The 1.7 million yuan he had was all thanks to Feng Nanshu. His benefactress and little rich lady deserved whatever she wanted, even if it were the moon. This was his way of showing gratitude.
But was Feng Nanshu really a rich familys daughter? Why did she seem so greedy for food, almost unable to walk past any?
Have you never eaten roast chicken before?
Feng Nanshu wiped her mouth, her gaze still cold: Mother said a true lady should never be swayed by appetite, to avoid weaknesses.
Jiang Qin sighed, thinking to himself, Youre almost swayed to death by desires. What kind of wolf culture is this? Eat up, just dont waste it.
Jiang Qin, thank you for buying me roast chicken. Youre my best friend.
Miss, if Im your only friend, then of course Im the best.
After pondering for a while, Feng Nanshu revised her statement: Then I think youre a good person.
Jiang Qin felt slightly defeated: If you want to compliment me, just say Im handsome. Dont give me those vague good person remarks.
Oh.
By the way, I might be busy in the next few days. Ill be learning to drive and trying out some small business, so I probably wont have time to accompany you. Do you have somewhere to go?
I can read in the library, Feng Nanshu answered promptly.
Wont you feel lonely?
Not lonely. I used to be like this, alone.
Feng Nanshu looked up at him, her eyelashes trembling slightly, seemingly unaware of what loneliness was.
Her life probably wouldnt change much whether someone was there or not.
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