CHAPTER 220: CHAPTER 220: REWARD

Lin Xiaoyan was delighted, the apartment was in the same complex where she currently lived, which was very convenient.

However...

Lin Xiaoyan thought about the apartment she was living in now, "If I have this apartment, should I return the one I’m currently living in?"

Sister Zhang nodded, "It depends on your preference, because you still have the right to live there, and I haven’t received any notice to return it."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoyan nodded, she thought for a moment then looked at Sister Zhang, "Here’s the thing, Sister Zhang. Right now, I’m living with my brother in the current apartment, but it only has two rooms..."

Sister Zhang nodded, she knew about this situation.

"I want to rent the current apartment and continue living there..."

Considering the addition of Nan Xi, Lin Xiaoyan realized the current apartment would be too small.

The rewarded apartment is a three-bedroom, two-living room unit, although it can accommodate everyone, her brother is a male, and his wife isn’t living with them.

Nan Xi is female, and if her brother’s wife finds out, she might overthink.

So she wanted to rent the current apartment for her brother while she and Nan Xi would live in the other apartment. Being in the same complex makes it convenient for taking care.

Sister Zhang immediately understood Lin Xiaoyan’s intention.

She said, "No worries, you can rest assured about this because you still have the right to live in the current apartment.

Just stay, if any notice comes from above, I will inform you then."

"Alright, thank you, Sister Zhang."

Once the matter was settled, Lin Xiaoyan took Nan Xi home.

Nan Xi was carrying a suitcase, following Lin Xiaoyan.

"Nan Xi... Sister? Uh..." Lin Xiaoyan awkwardly looked at Nan Xi, "How about I call you Sister Nan?"

Nan Xi nodded expressionlessly, "Sure."

"Then you can call me Xiao Lin or Xiao Yan. I’ll get us a cab home, put the suitcase down first, and then take you shopping for some essentials..."

Lin Xiaoyan lowered her head, booking a cab on her phone while casually chatting about the plan.

Nan Xi watched Lin Xiaoyan, her heart slightly moved, but she said nothing.

Before coming, she had looked into the Special Investigation Bureau’s situation.

The Xuanmen Group didn’t need bodyguards; it’s the Superpower Group’s superpower users who required protection.

However, she heard superpower users are challenging to deal with.

Not only arrogant, but also temperamental.

She belonged to a national unit specializing in training bodyguards.

Those from her department usually ended up protecting top leaders.

Others might take short-term assignments to protect designated individuals within a specific timeframe.

Previously, she had taken short-term tasks; this time, she was directly deployed to Sea City from above.

The authorities hadn’t specified how long she would be protecting Lin Xiaoyan, and she didn’t ask. Since she was assigned the task, she would fulfill it by ensuring Lin Xiaoyan’s safety.

As for the rest, she would deal with it later.

She only hoped this superpower user would be slightly easier to work with since she was expected to offer close protection.

Lin Xiaoyan, along with Nan Xi, returned home. She had already retrieved her keys, and she looked at Nan Xi with excitement.

"Sister Nan, let’s first go check out the other apartment. For the next couple of days you’ll have to share a room with me, but once the other apartment is ready, we’ll move in."

Nan Xi nodded, "Okay, whatever you decide is fine."

Lin Xiaoyan didn’t mind Nan Xi’s cold demeanor; she thought this was typical for a bodyguard.

Moreover, Nan Xi’s aura was much like Sister Lu’s, she was valiant and cool!

Nan Xi had neat short hair, stood around 170 cm tall, taller than Lin Xiaoyan.

Displaying a poised stance, her presence suggested she was from the military.

Lin Xiaoyan took Nan Xi to the new apartment; all the way, Lin Xiaoyan was bubbling with excitement.

She had another apartment now, an increase in savings, and an attendant bodyguard.

Her heart was filled with gratitude towards the leaders above, thankful to her country.

Arriving at the neighboring unit, Lin Xiaoyan raised her eyebrows, discovering she lived in the same building as He Qi’an.

She didn’t know which floor He Qi’an lived on, but being in the same building meant they were closer, making Lin Xiaoyan joyful; she planned to give him a surprise after moving.

Lin Xiaoyan and Nan Xi reached the 12th floor; this building consisted of four units on each floor, with two units on each side after exiting the elevator.

"This way."

Nan Xi pointed to the right, speaking.

Lin Xiaoyan excitedly walked to the door of unit 1202, inserted the key into the lock, and opened the door.

Nan Xi entered first, after checking everything, she confirmed there was no danger and joined Lin Xiaoyan.

Lin Xiaoyan examined the apartment, it was already furnished with essential furniture and appliances.

She inspected each room; if they wanted to move in now, they’d just need to purchase bedding and essentials to immediately settle.

The only task left was cleaning.

"Sister Nan, choose a room." Lin Xiaoyan said to Nan Xi.

Nan Xi wasn’t expecting Lin Xiaoyan to let her choose first; she quickly replied, "You choose first, I’ll stay next to you."

Lin Xiaoyan glanced around, "I’ll take this master bedroom."

Nan Xi nodded, "I’ll take the room next to it; if you need anything, just call, and I’ll hear you."

"Great!"

Lin Xiaoyan took another look at the apartment, happily said, "Let’s go buy some stuff!"

The two of them headed straight to the mall, buying lots of essentials.

"Sister Nan, buy whatever you want; I’ll pay!"

Lin Xiaoyan said confidently, patting her chest.

Nan Xi shook her head, "No need, I can pay for myself."

"Come on, I said I’m paying, don’t be polite!"

Eventually, under Lin Xiaoyan’s insistence, Nan Xi gave in.

They took what they bought back home, and then Lin Xiaoyan called some hourly workers online, scheduling them to clean tomorrow morning.

Soon evening came, Lin Xiaoyan bought a bunch of groceries from the supermarket downstairs, ready to cook a feast to welcome Sister Nan.

Nan Xi watched Lin Xiaoyan busily moving about, feeling touched; she learned a bit about Lin Xiaoyan over the afternoon.

She was a simple and kind young lady.

But again, it might just be because it’s the first day, an act of disguise.

With Sister Nan’s help, cooking the large meal was much easier for Lin Xiaoyan than usual.

"Thank you, Sister Nan."

Lin Xiaoyan expressed sincerely.

Nan Xi, smelling the aroma of the food filling the room, felt her heart soften.

"You’re welcome, it’s what I should do."

Lin Xiaoyan messaged her brother, telling him she had a friend over tonight who would be staying, and urged him to come home for dinner.

She also called He Qi’an to check if he was working overtime and if not, invite him for dinner tonight.

When He Qi’an answered the phone, he was in a meeting; after glancing at the time, he whispered, "I’ll be off work soon, wait for me."

"Alright"

After hanging up, He Qi’an looked up to see a group of people eyeing him with curiosity.

He Qi’an regained his expressionless look and proceeded with the meeting.

"The national anti-kidnapping initiative has already started, various measures have been implemented in other regions..."