CHAPTER 68: CHAPTER 60: SEEING TANG HANYAN AGAIN

""I got this house five years ago, but I’ve never lived in it. It’s been vacant until now. Since Sui Yi needs it, it might as well serve as a temporary residence for you... Don’t worry, madam, the environment here is very good. You can come for a walk and exercise in the morning, and there are security patrols, so it’s very safe..."

Elder Tang’s words were not meant for the old lady, but for Sui Yi.

Environment, Sui Yi was very satisfied with the environment here. The air quality in Nanxun was already decent, and the greening efforts here were well done, nestled against green hills and the Nanxun River, creating a truly beautiful setting...

Compared to high-rise apartments, the old lady was indeed more suitable for living here.

So she agreed with Elder Tang’s arrangement and also persuaded the old lady to stay. However, she privately sought out Elder Tang and increased the monthly rent to ten thousand yuan.

The villas here aren’t too high-end, valued at about five million each; a monthly rent of ten thousand isn’t considered high.

Elder Tang initially did not want to take money, claiming that Elder Han was very friendly to him because of Sui Yi, and even arranged some matters of the Classical Chinese Conference for him, which would earn him a fortune... he insisted on offering the villa for free.

But with a faint glance, Sui Yi said, let’s wait until after the Classical Chinese Conference, and if he really makes money, they could discuss it then...

Elder Tang was frustrated. This girl was too stubborn, like a bull! He had no choice but to accept the money, thinking to himself that he could just raise her salary if it came to that...

Luckily, Elder Tang knew that Sui Yi wasn’t short of money now, so he didn’t feel too burdened about it.

The villa was very clean and still quite new. Sui Yi arranged everything for the old lady, checked the equipment in the house, and then saw off Elder Tang and Ah A.

Leaving the villa, Ah A and Elder Tang took the original car back...

In the car, Elder Tang chuckled coldly, "Boy, I know what you’re thinking..."

"...."

"Don’t delude yourself, you’ll never catch up with Sui Yi!"

"...."

"Anyway, as her mentor, this old man will look out for her. Besides, she’s only 17 years old... Her potential is boundless. Although you work under Elder Lin, you are still just a subordinate..." Elder Tang spoke plainly.

Under the various threats of an old man, Ah A finally said just one line.

"If her potential is boundless, then I have to start holding onto those coattails even earlier... Elder Tang, is that what you’re saying?"

"Damn it!"

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Bright Moon Community is not in a remote location, but in the center of town, only half an hour’s drive from Yantang Residence. Sui Yi has a bicycle; it takes just over ten minutes to get there, very convenient. However, it’s a bit farther away from Second High School. It would take about half an hour by bike, but that isn’t much for Sui Yi. Elder Tang knew about her habit of getting up early. It’s good to exercise, so he chose this place.

Sui Yi reflected on how protective the man was, since he’d never been so considerate when she wasn’t studying his craft...

After everything was settled, Sui Yi got takeout from a restaurant in the community and had a meal with the old lady before she left the area with a series of instructions.

Her bicycle, her original clothes, and books were still at Yantang Residence...

As soon as she opened the door, she saw Elder Tang, who had already returned, sitting with a cold expression, silent, with someone apparently sitting across from him, who had just spoken.

The voice was pleasant, yet distinctive.

When Elder Tang saw her, he managed a smile and said, "You’re here. Zhou Ran left; we’re short-staffed at the shop. I plan to close for a few days, until we hire someone new. You just focus on your studies for the next few days, no need to come in... Oh, the books and materials on your room’s desk, I prepared them for you; take a good look when you get back..."

"Okay, fine..." Sui Yi went inside and, as she turned her head, she barely caught a glimpse of someone through the beaded curtain.

Was it her?

Watching Sui Yi climbing the stairs, the person sitting on the small couch in the tea area smiled, "Great-uncle is so indifferent to us but extremely kind to Sui Yi."

"Hmph! Anyway, she’s less troublesome than you lot! You can leave now... Tell your grandfather, I’m not coming back. I’m quite comfortable with my ’lowly’ work here, no need to sully his eyes..."

Elder Tang was ill-tempered, but the person opposite was not annoyed and, instead, laughed. Elegantly lifting the teacup, the person said, "That’s fine, I mainly came to visit you this time without expecting to successfully persuade you to return... However, it’s my daughter’s birthday in a few days, and you saw her just a few days ago. Aren’t you planning to give her any gifts?"

"..." Elder Tang fell silent.

F*ck, you’re explicitly here to ask for a gift from me?

Just like your grandfather, nothing but a schemer!