"But brother, were you satisfied last night?"
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"Brother, we’re going grocery shopping with Auntie. Also, it’s a good chance for everyone to sober up. You can just wait for us at the villa~"
After reading the messages Su Yajing sent, Zhou Wang didn’t rush to get out of bed.
He had already told Su Yajing last night that he had to leave Li City today, as there were many things waiting for him to handle. Besides, the "Wuyou Night" event was starting in a week. According to the itinerary Jiang Qingkui helped plan for him, he probably had to arrive in Hang City early.
After replying to some accumulated messages out of habit, Zhou Wang sat on the bed dazed for a bit, organizing his thoughts. Around eleven o’clock, upon hearing some noise from downstairs, Zhou Wang finally went to take a shower and leisurely headed downstairs.
...
When he arrived in the courtyard, a few women were playfully cleaning the kitchen and washing vegetables. From the corner of his eye, Zhou Wang noticed another figure in the courtyard, dressed sharply in a suit, sitting upright and proper.
"Huang Lawyer?"
Zhou Wang walked over in surprise, "How long have you been here?"
Upon hearing Zhou Wang’s voice, Huang Yaoming quickly stood up from the stone bench, flashing a smile.
"Mr. Zhou, good morning... I arrived a bit past nine. I happened to run into Miss Su on their way out, and she said you weren’t up yet. She suggested I wait for a while in the courtyard."
"Dang, so you’ve been sitting for over an hour?"
Zhou Wang felt a bit embarrassed, "You see, I woke up a while ago and had no idea you were here..."
"No worries, no worries. I’m here specifically to serve you, so there’s nothing else on my agenda... The view here is lovely, and I find sitting here quite pleasant."
Huang Yaoming laughed heartily, seeming carefree.
"Did you get the property transfer done?"
As Zhou Wang walked over, he had noticed the two bright red booklets sitting on the table, instantly guessing Huang Yaoming’s purpose.
"I fulfilled the mission. I rushed to get it done as soon as the property bureau opened..."
Huang Yaoming quickly handed both property certificates to Zhou Wang with both hands.
Zhou Wang casually opened them, glanced briefly, and then tossed them back onto the table. Pondering for a moment, he said, "Since you’re here, perhaps you could also draft a contract for me as well... Is that too much trouble?"
"No trouble at all. It’s an honor to have Mr. Zhou’s trust."
Huang Yaoming smiled slightly.
...
By around twelve-thirty, lunch was ready.
A table was set under the shade in the courtyard. Each person poured a cup of fresh tea, listened to the cicadas’ songs, and enjoyed the unique setting.
Three girls and a woman together prepared a table full of dishes, all traditional home-cooked meals, yet incredibly abundant.
Sautéed tender beef with chili, Sichuan-style Kung Pao chicken, pan-fried cheese (made from goat milk), deep-fried ribs with mint leaves, stir-fried potatoes with chili powder, blanched okra, and a large plate of wild vegetables Zhou Wang couldn’t name...
As Zhou Wang helped them pour juice, he intentionally observed their expressions.
No one mentioned last night’s events, perhaps thinking some matters are particularly awkward to discuss when sober...
At least on the surface, everyone seemed normal, except Shen Yutong, who somewhat avoided Zhou Wang’s gaze, which Zhou noticed clearly.
But considering he had already busted her little secret, Zhou Wang didn’t expose her small schemes...
What a peculiar evening.
"Brother, are you really leaving?"
As the meal drew to a close, even though she was mentally prepared, Su Yajing couldn’t help but feel a bit sad, looking at Zhou Wang with a grievance.
I must say, Su Yajing’s skills truly continued to improve. At least at this moment, her little expression made Zhou Wang feel reluctant to leave...
"Too many things are happening, can’t help it."
Zhou Wang squeezed her hand, comforting her, "Summer break will be over soon, I’ll be waiting for you in Ming City."
Zhou Wang didn’t mention taking her along. Even without considering that Su Yajing only had vacations to spend time with her mother, now that the property’s ownership had been transferred to her name, it wasn’t suitable for her to leave at this moment.
Even if Su Yajing’s real intention was to gift the hostel to her aunt entirely, she would have to consider if Su Man could accept it with peace of mind...
"Zhou Wang, I have an idea..."
At this moment, Su Man hesitated a bit before speaking.
"Go ahead, Auntie." Zhou Wang looked over with some surprise.
"Although the hostel is a gift to Ranran, I probably know your true intention. I discussed with Old Wang this morning. How about this? We’ll run the hostel, but we’ll still give you a fixed dividend..."
"Stop."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Wang immediately stopped her, smiling, "Auntie, if you understand my true intention, there’s no need to bring this up. The hostel I gifted to Su Yajing is hers now. If you really want the dividend, you should ask her instead."
"But..."
"No buts, Auntie. If you truly feel uneasy, how about listening to another proposal of mine?"
"What proposal?"
Su Man was taken aback, then curiously asked.
"I want to entrust this three-part villa to you to manage. You’ll become a partner by managing it, and we’ll share the profits afterward..."
Zhou Wang expressed his thought.
This wasn’t a sudden inspiration. He had been contemplating it ever since the system rewarded him.