CHAPTER 566: 385. OR COME TO MY HOUSE

"Auntie, I’m afraid that’s really not possible."

Zhou Sinin’s firm response caught Lin Lifeng by surprise.

In her mind, this was clearly a win-win situation.

The two girls were originally very close, growing up as if they were inseparable. without any request, Zhou Sinin would often voluntarily go over to stay.

Why is it suddenly not okay now?

What’s the problem?

Before Lin Lifeng could ask, Zhou Sinin continued speaking.

"Aunt Lin, here’s the thing, I’m quite willing to stay over at Guan Guan’s occasionally, but if it’s about living together long-term, it’s not really appropriate."

"On one hand, if I did move in, my mom might not be willing to pay for a new house anymore. Now, with all these policies stimulating the real estate market, the overall trend isn’t going to change, it’s definitely a good time to buy...

"On the other hand, as a college student, there should be a bit of personal privacy space, right?"

Zhou Sinin smiled, spreading her hands in a gesture that was almost playful.

"Aunt Lin, if I or Guan Guan were to date, wouldn’t it be... a bit inconvenient living together every day with a bestie?"

Upon hearing that, Lin Lifeng’s face darkened: "I was just about to talk to you about this!"

"If she starts dating, Sisi, can you..."

Just when she began to speak, Guan Yongyi walked into the room, drying her damp hands with a tissue.

The serious latter half of the sentence vanished into her throat.

...

The night before returning to school, Lin Lifeng didn’t choose to stay at Jiangnan Garden.

As she herself mentioned, she wasn’t here just to escort her daughter to school, she also had her own affairs.

After dinner, Zhou Sinin temporarily took up the role of driver once again.

She drove the car, personally dropping Lin Lifeng off at her next destination.

"What did my mom say to you?"

With the backseat door giving a muffled "thud," the trident engine restarted, exhaust merging into the brightly lit night.

Inside the car were just the two besties, with Guan Yongyi resting one hand on the window sill as she spoke up.

"Aunt Lin only got halfway through her sentence before you returned to your room."

Zhou Sinin smiled slightly: "But I think I can guess the latter half."

"What?"

The short-haired girl pursued the question.

"She probably wanted me to notify her promptly if you start dating someone."

"Ha."

Guan Yongyi gave a cold laugh, glancing pointedly at the best friend sitting to her left.

"Knowing her, she’d definitely call you again to remind you."

"Oh."

The traffic light turned red, with sixty long seconds ahead.

Zhou Sinin gently tapped the brakes, causing the rolling stream of cars to solidly halt in place.

She turned to gauge Guan Yongyi, who remained silent, suddenly finding herself tangled in a mess of thoughts.

The short-haired girl had evidently groomed her bangs, revealing a small portion of her forehead. Her eyebrows, long and thick, seemed to fly towards her temples.

I have to admit, even with thoughtful grooming, I couldn’t entirely outshine Guan Yongyi in appearance.

Of course, excluding height and bust size.

Guan Guan boasted broad-eyed smile lines, sharp eye corners, and drooping eye ends, showcasing a fluid stroke of classic elegance.

Having not seen her for a while, today she sported a retro Hong Kong-style makeup look. Her lips donned blunt outlines, drawn with a liner pen forming deep crimson lips, stained with burgundy, like plump cherries.

Anyone who laid eyes on her would be momentarily stunned.

An archetypal striking beauty with prominent features.

This was indeed a very self-aware attractive face.

"Okay, I know what you’re worried about."

Halfway through the sixty seconds, Zhou Sinin aptly broke the silence in the car.

"Rest assured, I won’t tell Aunt Lin."

"I’m not worried, honestly, if she finds out, I could care less."

Guan Yongyi pushed down her emotions, expressing indifference.

"Stop being so stubborn, will you?"

Unable to help herself, Zhou Sinin rolled her eyes: "Or should I just tell her you’re also close with my boyfriend?"

"... "

The front seat fell silent for a long time.

"Anyway, I obviously won’t talk about this everywhere."

"If there’s a choice between two men, it’s only a matter between us."

"I don’t want any victory, which includes parental intervention."

The roar of the Maserati echoed.

With a deep press of the accelerator, the sudden jolt caused the short-haired girl to instinctively squint her eyes.

"...Thanks."

"It’s rare to see you so polite."

Zhou Sinin smiled, eyes fixed forward: "Where next? Back to Jiangnan Garden?"

"What else? I don’t have a nightlife."

"How about going to my place?"

"Huh?"

Guan Yongyi blinked.

After a few seconds of realization, she understood where "home" was according to Zhou Sinin.

Wasn’t that the place gifted by Lu Jincheng...

The house she flaunted to the world with a nine-photo post...

Home?

Inviting me over to your love nest? Why?

"There’s one more thing I forgot to mention."

Like a cunning little fox, Zhou Sinin pursed her lips, her smile infectious.

"Aunt Lin also asked me to move in with you directly, two people living together is both convenient and comforting."

"And then?"

"So I promptly refused."

"Oh."

Guan Yongyi nodded.

"She does have a point, though."

"?"

"Living alone can indeed be lonely. Last semester, I stayed with you so many times, so what do you say, coming over?"

"...Let’s go."

...

East Lake Tianyue, Villa 03-A.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk... it’s quite beautiful."

From the moment the car entered the community, Guan Yongyi’s gaze never left the window.

From afar, one could already see the trendy architectural styles and spacious gardens of the local residents.

Modern design and luxurious vibe, a unique first impression.

The community center boasted a circular fountain with flying water, and the refreshing air felt comfortable and pleasant.

Until the Maserati descended into the underground garage, prompting the beeping sound, the short-haired girl couldn’t hold back anymore and spoke up.

"He really spoils you... buying a villa and gifting a car too."

Upon entering the villa’s door, a grand garden came into view, offering delightful scenery and abundant flowers.

A house can vary greatly from having a female owner to not having one.

Following Zhou Sinin’s move, the garden was adorned with various green plants.

Chinese Banyan, Fern, Spider Plant... a collection of naturally fragrant flora, akin to stepping into a green ocean.

"Really? I think it’s just okay."

Zhou Sinin leaned down, found her friend a pair of slippers, pretending not to notice the other’s sour tone, happily said.

"Who doesn’t receive small gifts during festive seasons, right?"

"Maybe I’m a bit materialistic, those guys can only gift me these things."

"Oh, unlike you, dealing with frontier theories, high-end academics, I’m unable to grasp it even if I tried."

"Tone down the sarcasm, that’s enough."

Guan Yongyi’s face paled in exasperation, turning her head to avoid seeing her friend’s smug expression.

She swiftly took off her shoes, laid down her bag, hung up her coat, and carried herself with a carefree style that seemed indifferent.

"I’m going to take off my makeup, where’s the bathroom?"

She wasn’t a gold digger, that was certain.

She never imagined Lu Jincheng would gift such significant real estate.

Yet facing the impressive three-story mansion, who wouldn’t envy Zhou Sinin for receiving endless gifts?

What’s his deal?

Is he that fond of her?

"Don’t get lost, go straight, that way."

Zhou Sinin grinned while pointing, then joined her in the master bedroom to remove her makeup.

...