third floor.
The two of them stood in front of an iron door. The iron door was rusty and stained with oxidation. When Ji Huai took the key to open the door, it made a harsh sound.
The wooden door inside has been deformed and cracked after the ravages of time, the paint has almost fallen off, the seams are patched, and it is dilapidated.
The soundproofing in the corridor was not good, and there were quarrels coming from the house opposite.
"Don't go to school anymore to play games. Just stay at home and play games!"
"Pah!" The sound of bowls and chopsticks falling to the ground was followed by a roar, "Eat it if you like it, but never eat it if you don't want it, get out of here!"
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"Come in." Ji Huai led Ye Xi into the house.
When he closed the iron door, the door on the opposite side opened, and the boy with yellow hair also cursed, slammed the door and went downstairs, cursing as he ran, "I don't want to come back either!"
The couple opposite had another quarrel, blaming and hating each other, then insulting each other, and finally seemed to get into a fight.
Ji Huai has closed the wooden door, but he can't block out the sound.
Ye Xi was slightly stunned in her heart and looked around again.
This was the first time she saw this kind of building. The cement floor had cracks and the walls were dark, and everything had a sense of age. Even if the lights are turned on, the room is still a bit dim. There is no sofa in the living room, only wooden chairs, all of which have faded and are eaten by insects, leaving dense holes. The refrigerator makes a huge noise. It is a model that has been eliminated. I'm afraid It has been used for more than ten years.
The layout of the apartment was terrible. The toilet and kitchen were connected together. The corner at the end of the kitchen was full of dirt. There was also a colorless table that had not been used for a long time and was piled with various debris.
A place like this had a huge impact on her heart. She never knew that there was such a place in today's society.
Old, broken, messy, messy, dirty...
All of these words can be used here.
Ye Xi stood helpless, even a little embarrassed. She didn't know what expression to put on. All this was beyond her level of cognition.
"Come here." Ji Huai's voice interrupted her thoughts.
Seeing him standing in front of the door, Ye Xi hurried over.
His room was not big, with a bed, a desk, and various books stacked in another corner. There was no wardrobe, and the clothes were neatly folded on a chair on the side.
Apart from his school uniform, he also had very few clothes.
There was no air conditioning in the room, and the wooden windows were all broken. They probably tied them tightly with red ropes because they were afraid they wouldn't close in the rain. In such a messy environment, his desk and bed were clean and tidy. Compared with the living room and kitchen, It makes people feel much more comfortable.
"I just finished sorting it yesterday and haven't marked it yet. I'll mark it and give it to you." Ji Huai said, taking the mineral water on one side, unscrewing it and handing it to her, and then said, "Just sit on my bed and wait for me." "
He sat down on the desk, took a pen, and started writing quickly.
"Take your time." Ye Xi drank the water and was too embarrassed to sit down. She walked behind him and saw that he was writing very seriously, which made her even more ashamed.
Some of the questions were handwritten by him, and some were marked by which books they were in. They were all on the books he just bought, which showed that he had really worried about her for a long time.
After reading those books again, she looked around and felt complicated.
These few hundred dollars were nothing to her, but they were different to him. She had to pay them back, but she was afraid that doubling the amount would hurt his self-esteem. Their family had many houses where he could live, but she couldn't take the initiative to ask for it.
She didn't dislike Ji Huai living in such a bad situation, but she felt sorry for him. She wanted to help him, but she was afraid that he would have other ideas and it would be counterproductive.
"Okay." He handed her a few pieces of paper.
"Thank you." Ye Xi reached out to take it and suggested, "Can I treat you to dinner tomorrow? Think of it as thanking you."
She didn't bring any money today. She can treat him to meals every day in the future, so that he won't lack nutrition and treat him to delicious food every day.
Ji Huai smiled and nodded, "Well, let's go, I'll take you back."
When she went downstairs, it was so dark that she was afraid of falling. Ji Huai took the initiative to walk forward and hold her, half-jokingly, "When you just went upstairs, you were still shrinking and didn't dare to go up. Are you worried that I will sell you?"
Ye Xi looked embarrassed, but the hand he held warmed her heart and made her feel completely safe.
She was instinctively afraid because she had never seen such a place.
Ji Huai added, "You don't have to be so afraid when you come to my house in the future."
Ye Xi didn't think too much, "Yeah."
She is not afraid when he is around, and he is so kind to her and considers her.
Ji Huai didn't explain much. He was going to sell this house, and the other party only offered 60,000, but the 60,000 was enough. If it could be sold, he would move tomorrow.
When the two of them walked out of the community, the online taxi he called with his mobile phone came. Ye Xi was confused.
"Tell me when you get home. I'll tell you today's question at ten o'clock in the evening." Ji Huai opened the car door for her and put the books he bought inside.
He only knew the villa area where she lived, but he didn't know the specific building. She could just give him directions when he got there.
Ye Xizheng was worried about how she would go back if she had no money, but he had already called a car for her and spent his money. Her whole face wrinkled up, feeling very guilty.
"Remember to treat me to dinner tomorrow." He reminded.
"Okay." She nodded vigorously, feeling much less guilty in her heart. She will definitely come tomorrow to pay him back, treat him to dinner every day, and find excuses to buy him things!
After sending Ye Xi away, Ji Huai walked in the other direction and took a young couple to see the house.
The woman was well-dressed and had a strong and unpleasant personality. She had offered her 60,000 yuan before, but seeing that he was a brat, she lowered the price to 50,000 yuan.
Ji Huai had a cold face and refused to sell it. The cowardly man came up again and persuaded him that he decided to buy it immediately and he could pay the deposit immediately.
The down payment is only a few thousand yuan, but now you can buy a small high-rise building without spending millions? 60,000 yuan is already very cheap. The price is so low that I'm afraid I won't be able to find a second one in the city.
Ji Huai didn't say much. He had already found an intermediary and asked the other party to handle the rest of the procedures. All he had to do was spend some money.
It’s not this couple who lives here, but the man’s parents who came from the countryside and brought an older, unmarried son with them. The younger son bought a house and married a girl from the city. They want to come up to help the younger son cook and take care of his granddaughter. , but the daughter-in-law does not allow them to live together, and renting a house will cost a lot of money.
The young couple discussed and decided to buy a shabby house for them to live in. In addition to the room where Ji Huai lives, the Ji family's house also has a small room without lighting at the back. The eldest son can also live there and do some casual work. The old lady went to cook and take care of her granddaughter, and the old man went to work as a security guard to make money to support the family.
The couple doesn't care about the environment of this house or what happened in it. It's just that it's cheap, can be lived in, and saves money.
For just 60,000 yuan, this woman was still cursing when she came downstairs, poking the man in the head and mocking his parents for being useless and having too much money.
Ji Huai couldn't care about himself now and had no right to sympathize with others. The first thing he did when he got the deposit was to look at rental houses online.
He needs a place to live, and the apartment near the school is the best. The monthly rent for a small apartment of about 35 square meters is 2,400 yuan, water and electricity are not included. The price is a bit expensive, but the decoration and environment are very good. It is a high-end community. Check in.
Once you've spotted a deal, make a phone call.
The "housekeeper" who rented the house had already got off work and would not show the house. He told him to talk about it tomorrow. He said directly, "If it is like the photo, I will rent it for three years and I can sign the contract immediately. I will move there tomorrow."
He said it very seriously.
The other party seemed to have been given a shot of blood. He suppressed his excitement and asked where he was, and hurriedly rode a small electric donkey to pick him up. The longer the rental period is, the higher his commission will be, so what if he gets off work? Just make money.
Ji Huai had already changed out of his school uniform. He was tall, didn't like to smile, and looked more stable and mature than his peers. He entered the small apartment and scanned it silently, checking the quality of the furniture.
The "housekeeper" who rented the house followed him, and before he could give a detailed introduction, he heard him say, "I rented it."
The other party is still confused, so this is it
When renting a house online, the contract is all electronic. Once you fill in the information, deposit one and pay one, and pay online, the contract will come into effect. It is very simple to handle.
Ji Huai was so cheerful. When the "housekeeper" gave him the key and key card, he also said, "The light in this toilet is not very bright. I have already reported it for you. Someone will come and replace it with a new one tomorrow. Before you check in tomorrow, The cleaning lady will also come and clean it for you. I am in charge of this area. If you need anything in the future, just ask me."
"I know, thank you."
After returning home, Ji Huai began to pack his things. There were not many things that he needed to take away, but the books were quite heavy. Just call a moving company. He would give them all the furniture and would not take them away.
In just an hour, he packed up his things and took a shower. It was already ten o'clock and he made a video call to Ye Xi on time.
She had been waiting for him and didn't dare to go in advance for fear of disturbing his study. She picked up the video as soon as it rang.
Ji Huai did not race against time to talk to her about the topic. He chatted for a long time. Seeing that she still had unfinished biscuits in her hand, he asked her if they were delicious.
"It's delicious. I'll bring it to you tomorrow." She nodded and packed up the rest.
"Why do you like snacks so much?" He pursed his lips and said.
"I don't like to eat very much. I eat everything and I'm not picky about food." She explained quickly and emphasized, "Eating too many snacks is not good, it is harmful to your health. I will not eat it in the future. You should control me and don't let me eat." "
If he felt miserable if he couldn't afford it, he wouldn't dare to be with her.
Ji Huai laughed softly and did not answer. He changed the topic and said, "Take out today's question."
After explaining that question, he arranged things for her to do tomorrow, especially physics, which had to be covered from the basics, and no concept should be vague.
Ye Xi also took note of it seriously and swore, "I will definitely finish it!"
He'd spent so much time, she couldn't let him down.
After hanging up the call, Ye Xi was still thinking about where to invite Ji Huai for dinner tomorrow. She overused her brain at night and had a dreamless night, sleeping soundly.
Ji Huai didn't go to bed that early. He looked at the dark ceiling with his head resting on his head, thinking about how to make money. He had a way, but he had to plan carefully.
The next day.
The moving company's car arrived early in the morning, so he called a small car with only the driver. The fare was calculated based on the distance. He asked the driver to move the things with him, and he paid him an extra fee when the time came.
There is an elevator in the community, which makes it easy to move up. If you give the driver another 80 yuan, he will already move everything up. The cleaning lady has also cleaned the room. The staff from the rental company came to change the lights and brought a brand new one. If you are worried about the lock cylinder, give him all the keys inside. If you are not sure, find someone to change it yourself.
Ji Huai had nothing to worry about. The previous sheets and quilts were a little faded. He went to the supermarket outside the community and bought a set. After laying it out, he started to pack his things.
Just after packing up, Ye Xi called him.
The two met in a nearby square.
Ye Xi wore a light blue dress and white sneakers, revealing her straight and slender legs, with her beautiful black hair hanging down. She was beautiful and agile. When she saw him, her beautiful eyes shone brightly and she took small steps. Come over here.
Ji Huai has a handsome and tall figure. He wears the simplest clothes, short sleeves and jeans, but he is also very good-looking, refreshing and neat.
The two went to eat grilled fish. This was the first time they sat together to eat and communicated face to face. When he was in school, he would do all the questions and answers. Sometimes when she talked too much, he would frown and say, "Can you shut up?"
She also talked a lot today and kept talking.
Ji Huai has a more reserved personality. He talks to her from time to time, and she gets even more excited when he does. Sometimes she accidentally talks too much and talks about foreign countries. She is afraid that he will be sensitive, but when she sees that he doesn't react, it's natural and she quietly breathes a sigh of relief.
He gives people a feeling of being neither humble nor arrogant, and very honest. Even the matter of orphans, he said calmly, "My father died before I was born, my mother disappeared and never showed up, and my grandma also disappeared." It’s not considered dependent on each other.”
Ye Xi felt very sorry for him.
Ji Huai didn't take it seriously, "I don't care if you're an orphan or not. There's no need to avoid it. Is there anything you like to do or a city?"
Her focus was successfully diverted by him again, and Balabala continued. After talking about the city, Ji Huai could also talk about the history of the place. She didn't understand this aspect. Although he had never been there, he would say: "You can go there next time. Then you will lead the way and I will tell you the history." "
"Okay." Her eyes were shining with joy.
After talking about your favorite places, continue to talk about dreams, the future, the past, and interesting things...
Ye Xi also talked about the few famous books she had read, and happily shared the plots she remembered with Ji Huai, listening to him talk about the deeper meanings.
She was so comfortable with him that she kept talking and drank two glasses of juice.
Ye Xi couldn't help but feel that there was a reason why she liked him the first time she saw him. She liked talking and communicating with him very much. The light in him attracted her. She didn't have to deliberately avoid taboos or cater to him carefully. She could even Be yourself and share your ideas boldly. He never interrupts or becomes impatient.
Ji Huai went to the toilet on the way. When he came back, the two packed up their things and went out. Ye Xi walked up quickly to check out. She prepared cash and brought her mobile phone.
As a result, the cashier told her, "Your table has already paid."
Ye Xi looked at Ji Huai suddenly.
"Let's go." He took her hand and walked out.
"I told you to invite me." She frowned.
"I'll let you treat me next week. I want to eat the hot pot downstairs. It seems very expensive." Ji Huai pointed to the luxuriously decorated restaurant downstairs.
Ye Xi took one look and immediately agreed, "Okay, I'll treat you to it!"
It's expensive.
"I also want to pay you back for the books, I took the money." She added.
Ji Huai fooled her, "You can invite me more times."
Ye Xi thought it made sense. It would be shameful for a boy like him to take money from her, so she had to find another way to return it.