Chapter 73: Chapter 73 Her Own Home

    An Junxi saw Gu Jinxi so excited and could only play along, saying, "I greeted Mrs. Gu this morning. Mrs. Gu, I specially made some porridge. I’m not sure if it suits your taste."

    Liang Huiyun was even better at acting, with a faint smile on her face, gracefully and gently saying, "Jinxiu, your tutor is quite good." She elegantly sipped a small mouthful of the yam porridge, nodded, and said, "The porridge is cooked just right, soft and delicious." She thought to herself, Yi Ke is really not the same boy as he was before. He managed to hide such a big thing like Jinxiu’s kidnapping so well.

    She felt somewhat comforted, yet greatly disappointed.

    Gu Jinxiu felt proud as he heard his grandmother praise Sister Jun Xi, "Of course. It was I who asked my father to hire the tutor."

    An Junxi said, "Mrs. Gu, you flatter me. It’s good that you like it."

    She had no more words, quietly drank the porridge and ate some small dishes. Seeing Gu Jinxiu eating hurriedly, she gently reminded him a few times. Gu Jinxiu smiled at An Junxi and appreciated the breakfast she made: "It would be great if Sister Jun Xi could make breakfast for me more often in the future!"

    An Junxi’s expression didn’t change much, she calmly said, "My company has a new recruitment plan, so I will be busier in the future. I probably won’t be able to balance things here... Jinxiu, if I’m busy with company work and can’t come back, you also have to eat well, sleep on time, and cooperate with your coach in training, okay?"

    Gu Jinxiu felt odd hearing this: "Sister Jun Xi, are you going on business trips too?"

    "Yes, I might have to travel out of town for several months."

    Gu Jinxiu was unhappy, but since Sister Jun Xi was working, he couldn’t be unreasonable, "Alright then. When will you go on your trip? Come back soon!"

    An Junxi’s throat felt a bit choked. She looked towards Mrs. Gu, but Mrs. Gu wasn’t looking at them and didn’t plan to join the conversation.

    She didn’t directly answer Gu Jinxiu’s question, vaguely saying, "I will come back once my work is done."

    Gu Jinxiu astutely pursued, "When will you leave, and when will you come back?"

    An Junxi was feeling the pressure, "I will leave in a couple of days, probably for about three months!" Since children have poor memory, Jinxiu would naturally accept other tutors after not seeing her for a few months, slowly forgetting about her.

    "Where are you going?"

    "Beijing." An Junxi randomly fabricated an address.

    Gu Jinxiu was displeased, "That’s too long! Three months and my summer vacation will be over!"

    Liang Huiyun finally spoke, "Jinxiu, did you forget what Grandma said? Work comes first. You have to go study in the United States over the summer, and your tutor also has to focus on her work. That’s the important thing."

    Gu Jinxiu compromised, "Alright then, but when I come back from the United States, you have to pick me up at the airport."

    An Junxi knew she couldn’t manage that, so she only said, "If I’m in Yan City, I’ll pick you up."

    Gu Jinxiu finally continued eating breakfast. After finishing, An Junxi saw them off as they got into the car, only returning inside once the car had driven away.

    She packed some important personal items, along with vital documents, bank cards, and checks into her bag. After a thorough reflection last night, she decided that the matter of buying a house could no longer be delayed.

    She was tired of the rootless, wandering lifestyle.

    When she first graduated, she had trouble finding a place, and later moved into an apartment that her senior rented to her at a fair price. She thought she could stay there comfortably until she had her own little home, but unexpectedly, she was suddenly evicted under the name of being a mistress.

    When she moved into the Gu household, she thought she could at least stay for over a year. By then, she would’ve saved enough for the down payment, and everything would be better. But now, she was once again kicked out by Mrs. Gu without any preparation... She knew she had to have her own home in this city for it to truly be her safe haven.

    After leaving the Gu household, she wouldn’t wander around looking for houses anymore. She wanted to move into her home and live beautifully. As for Mr. Gu... if they had a chance to meet again, she would politely call him President Gu.

    An Junxi had the driver take her to a shopping mall in the city center. She found a bank to cash her check and then took a taxi to a housing development that had been selling units for over a year.

    She had her eye on a 90-plus square meter second-hand apartment she found online. To move in immediately, second-hand apartments were the best option to avoid many hassles.

    The apartment was 90% new, with three bedrooms, one of which was a very small study.

    The agent showed her around. The original owner was eager to sell the apartment to buy a larger unit in a better school district, so the furniture was mostly new and could still be used, allowing for immediate move-in without needing many additions. An Junxi was very satisfied with the apartment.

    Since deciding to buy a house, An Junxi had been keeping a close eye on all the developments in Yan City, becoming more familiar with them than the real estate agents. As long as her commute to work was within an hour, she could accept it. The Yuhua Mansion, where she was currently looking, was considered a good neighborhood in Yan City. Although it wasn’t cheap, combining her savings with the check given by Mrs. Gu, she barely had enough for the down payment with some money left for emergencies.

    Though the home-buying process was complicated, she didn’t feel overwhelmed as she’d done her research. She methodically communicated with the real estate agent, and together with the owner, went to the housing regulatory bureau to process the ownership transfer. She had transferred her residency to Yan City while studying, so it wasn’t very troublesome. Signing so many documents and affixing so many fingerprints in one day was a first for her, but as soon as she got the keys, everything felt lighter.

    Although she couldn’t get the deed right away, the apartment was now in her name.

    An Junxi felt a sense of security. She hurried back to her newly purchased apartment, contacted workers to change the locks, rearranged the furniture to her liking, and cleaned up. The apartment was completely refreshed, no longer resembling its old look, and it genuinely felt like her home then.

    After handling all these tasks, An Junxi collapsed on the sofa in the living room, feeling like everything was a dream.

    She finally owned her own home.

    Liang Huiyun was walking on the golf course, followed by a man in a jacket who respectfully reported to her, "Madam, An Junxi has already bought property in Yuhua Mansion. It seems she really plans to move out."

    Liang Huiyun swung her golf club and made a beautiful shot, saying, "This An Junxi is quite shrewd."

    Housekeeper He also followed behind and couldn’t help but add, "Madam, actually Miss An has a kind heart..."

    "What do you know? For a mistress of the Gu Family, kindness alone isn’t enough." The woman standing behind Yi Ke must have some skills.

    Housekeeper He dared not speak again.

    Liang Huiyun instructed the man, "Keep an eye on An Junxi for me."

    "Yes, madam."

    That night, An Junxi returned to the Gu Family Villa. As soon as she entered the house, she felt something was off. It was only just after seven, but the servants were all standing outside and not inside. Housekeeper He and Sister Li were busy in and out of the side hall. An Junxi saw them frequently going in and out of Mrs. Gu’s room, so she walked over and pushed the door open. She saw Mrs. Gu lying on the bed with a bad complexion, and Gu Jinxiu anxiously standing by her side, his small face filled with panic.

    An Junxi walked in and softly asked Housekeeper He, "What’s wrong with Mrs. Gu?"