After the divorce, I started to transfer

The four of them sat around a steaming hot pot, eating and chatting. The pot was filled with an enticing aroma, and chopsticks were constantly being used. Amidst their laughter and conversation, the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Of course, the conversation at the dinner table was mainly led by the two women, Dai Sixian and Zhang Jingwen. They would share some gossip and anecdotes, and chat about the latest fashion and beauty trends, always seemingly endless in their conversation. In comparison, the two men, Chen Feng and Chen Feiyu, were much quieter, mostly just listening and occasionally chiming in, playing the role of the straight man.

Thus, the hot pot meal lasted for almost two hours before it came to a close. The final climax was naturally the birthday cake. Accompanied by the birthday song, Dai Sixian closed her eyes, made a wish, blew out the candles, and distributed the cake to everyone.

After the whole process was over, at Dai Sixian's suggestion, everyone went for a walk in the yard to digest their food and get some fresh air.

It's a cloudy day, the outdoor temperature is around 23℃, and there's a gentle breeze, so it's not hot. All four of us have eaten quite a bit, so going for a walk is definitely a good choice.

Soon, the four of them came out of the room and strolled leisurely in the spacious courtyard.

The swimming pool that Chen Feng had previously renovated with his own money hasn't changed much overall. After all, he spent a lot of money building it, and it even had the latest retractable sunshade design. Even if Dai Sixian was rich, there was really no need for her to tear down this almost brand-new pool and start over.

Noticing Chen Feng's gaze towards the pool, Dai Sixian smiled and said, "Chen Feng, you really did a great job renovating this pool. I really like it. Now I like to go for a swim whenever I have free time. It's quite helpful for exercising and maintaining my figure."

Chen Feng responded with a smile, "I noticed it when I came in. It seems that after the house was transferred to you, only the parking shed and the swimming pool remained unchanged. Almost everything else has been renovated by you."

Dai Sixian let out a hearty laugh and nodded in agreement, "That's true, but you should be able to understand. After all, when you move into something that someone else has used, there will always be some things you won't like and you'll want to change it to your liking."

Chen Feng thought to himself that this might not be true, but he just smiled and didn't refute it. After all, the house had already been sold to her at a high premium, and it was her freedom to renovate it however she wanted; what else could he say?

Dai Sixian then added, "Actually, there's one more thing that hasn't changed. Look, do you see it? That pavilion."

Dai Sixian pointed to the quaint and elegant pavilion not far from the pool and said, "I really like this pavilion. Every time I finish walking around the yard, I sit in this pavilion for a while, not thinking about anything, and completely emptying my mind. That feeling makes me feel very relaxed and comfortable."

Chen Feng recalled for a moment, then said, "This pavilion was there when I bought this house, and judging from the style, it wasn't designed and built by Tao Yaoyang. I guess you had it built yourself after you bought the house, right?"

Dai Sixian nodded approvingly and said, "You have a quick mind and keen observation skills. This pavilion was indeed specially designed and built by me. However, before I bought it back from you, I never enjoyed the sense of relaxation that this pavilion brought me. Now that I have it back, I am very satisfied."

Chen Feng smiled and said, "As long as you're satisfied. Otherwise, I'll feel like I took advantage of you too much back then."

Dai Sixian laughed again, waving her hand dismissively, "We weren't familiar with each other before, and I did feel a bit cheated at first when I offered you a premium to exchange for the house in Zijinyuan. But now that we're closer, and I feel very comfortable here, I don't think it's a big deal anymore. Besides, I know you didn't really want to sell this house in the first place, and you only reluctantly parted with it because of Brother Tao. With your wealth, you definitely didn't transfer it to me for money, so why should I blame you?"

"As long as you feel you didn't lose out. Otherwise, now that we're more familiar with each other, I feel a little guilty, since I did take advantage of you back then."

Chen Feng has this kind of personality. Once he gets to know someone well, he often feels awkward about making small talk and thinks about old friendships.

Dai Sixian seemed to have truly let go of the "extortion" incident from back then. Upon hearing this, she simply waved her hand and smiled, "I really don't think I lost out, and you shouldn't feel embarrassed. Besides, you saved my life before. If we're really talking about it, I'm the one who owes you, not the other way around."

Zhang Jingwen chimed in, trying to smooth things over: "Yes, it was a fair transaction between you two, one willing to give and the other willing to receive. There's no question of who took advantage of whom."

Chen Feiyu was clearly unaware of the past incident where Chen Feng and Dai Sixian swapped houses, and Dai Sixian had probably never mentioned it to him either. Therefore, he was completely confused and couldn't help but ask, "What... are you talking about?"

Seeing her boyfriend's puzzled expression, Dai Sixian briefly explained the reason behind it.

Chen Feiyu then began to understand, but still asked curiously, "Then why did you spend so much money to exchange houses with him in the first place? Just for a pavilion?"

Dai Sixian frowned almost imperceptibly. She clearly didn't want to discuss with him the matter of her fortune being told by a fortune teller. This was a very private matter that she was unwilling to reveal to others.

Even though Chen Feiyu is now her boyfriend, she feels it's best not to reveal it.

Secondly, Dai Sixian knew that even if she explained the specific reason, Chen Feiyu would most likely not believe or understand it. He was a highly educated elite, excelling in both character and academics since childhood, and had even studied abroad. His thinking was rooted in science and logic, and he certainly wouldn't believe in these so-called feudal superstitions.

Another reason is that it's too troublesome to explain, and she's too lazy to bother.

So she just said somewhat perfunctorily, "As I said, I bought this house before it was even built, and I personally participated in its design. If my whole family hadn't immigrated later, I wouldn't have resold it to someone else. Simply put, I have a special affection for this house."

Although Chen Feiyu still didn't quite understand the value of this kind of "feeling," seeing the hint of impatience in his girlfriend's tone, he naturally didn't press the matter further.

The four of them slowly walked to the pavilion and then went inside to sit for a while.

Chen Feng had sat in this pavilion before, but not often; he had only visited it a handful of times.

As soon as Dai Sixian sat down, she said enthusiastically, "How about we have a barbecue in this pavilion later?"

Zhang Jingwen touched her stomach, shook her head with a smile, and said, "I really can't eat anymore, my stomach is about to burst. Next time, definitely next time."

Chen Feng chimed in, "Yeah, maybe next time. We ate too much hot pot this time."

Dai Sixian pouted in dissatisfaction: "You guys are such a killjoy. I said later, not that I want you to eat now. We'll eat later, when it'll be much later in the evening, and you'll definitely be starving by then."

Chen Feng politely declined, saying, "I have some things to take care of later, so I can't stay here with you forever."

Zhang Jingwen chimed in, "Me too, I have a schedule to attend tomorrow."

Seeing this, Dai Sixian was somewhat disappointed, but she wasn't the type to force people. So she could only say, somewhat disappointedly, "Okay, okay, let's get together for a barbecue next time we're free. It's a deal, no backing out."

Zhang Jingwen immediately nodded in agreement: "Of course. I also really like barbecue. How about this weekend? I should be free then. If I'm not free, I'll let you know in advance."

"I don't expect you to come see me all the time, you should at least make time to come two or three times a month, right?"

"Of course, my schedule isn't too packed lately, I'm not too busy. Don't worry, I'll be there whenever you need me."

"You truly are my good sister; you're the most reliable." Dai Sixian said, then stood up and gave Zhang Jingwen a big hug, followed by a loving kiss on the cheek.

Zhang Jingwen giggled as she teased her, and the two snuggled together, showing their deep sisterly bond.

After chatting with them for about half an hour, Chen Feng got up and said goodbye. Seeing this, Dai Sixian couldn't insist that they stay, so she could only see Chen Feng and Zhang Jingwen to the door.

Zhang Jingwen was driven here by her assistant, so naturally she had to hitch a ride with Chen Feng to leave.

As soon as the car pulled out of the villa's gate, Zhang Jingwen immediately stopped smiling and asked him with a gossipy look, "Did you figure it out?"

Chen Feng asked, somewhat puzzled, "What did you figure out?"

Zhang Jingwen deliberately lowered her voice and said mysteriously, "It's Sister Xian and her boyfriend. Something feels off."

Chen Feng then realized something and said thoughtfully, "Her boyfriend seems a bit introverted; he didn't talk much during the meal."

Zhang Jingwen chuckled lightly: "You haven't met him many times, so you don't know him. Actually, her boyfriend isn't introverted at all. When the two of them invited me to dinner, he was quite talkative, the kind who can talk non-stop. He's definitely eloquent. Otherwise, do you think he could have won over a wealthy heiress like Sister Xian?"

Chen Feng thought about it and realized that it made perfect sense.

Dai Sixian comes from a truly wealthy family, and she herself is very experienced. What kind of men hasn't she met over the years?
If Chen Feiyu were a tongue-tied, introverted, or quiet person, he would probably have a hard time winning Dai Sixian's heart unless she pursued him.

Of course, Chen Feiyu is indeed handsome in appearance. In addition, he works for a major Internet company through his own efforts and abilities. He can be considered both talented and good-looking, and can even be called a promising young man.

"I think the main reason is that Chen Feiyu is handsome, which gives him an advantage in appearance. Otherwise, no matter how eloquent he is, Dai Sixian might not be interested in him."

Zhang Jingwen nodded with a smile and said, "That's true. Sister Xian is a total looks-obsessed person, she just likes good-looking people. In addition, she especially likes men with a sense of humor. Chen Feiyu is quite qualified in both aspects, which is why she was able to win him over. But as you saw today, Chen Feiyu was quiet from beginning to end, didn't say much, didn't tell a single joke, and didn't show any sense of humor at all."

Chen Feng couldn't stand her being so mysterious, so he asked directly, "You mean, the two of them had a fight?"

Zhang Jingwen snapped her fingers and nodded, saying, "Of course. Otherwise, why would Chen Feiyu be in this state today? And didn't you notice that Sister Xian clearly didn't want to talk to him much today either, and didn't even take the initiative to say a few words to him?"

Chen Feng's curiosity was successfully piqued, so he asked, "Do you know why they had a conflict?"

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Jingwen analyzed, "Ultimately, they're not a good match. Chen Feiyu is already considered a young and promising talent among the ordinary and even middle-class, a perfect son-in-law in the eyes of his future mother-in-law. But for a top-tier wealthy family like the Dai family, Chen Feiyu's background and achievements are clearly not good enough for Sister Xian. So, from the beginning, Sister Xian's family didn't approve of their relationship. However, since they're just dating and haven't reached the point of discussing marriage, her family hasn't interfered too much. I suspect that Chen Feiyu may have proposed to Sister Xian, or even asked her to marry him, and Sister Xian probably didn't agree immediately, which caused the conflict between them."

After hearing what she said, Chen Feng thought about it carefully and realized that it was indeed possible.

To be honest, Dai Sixian and Chen Feiyu are not young anymore, and they are already living together and their relationship is progressing rapidly.

Chen Feiyu possesses some of the characteristics of a "phoenix man" (a man from a poor background who achieves success in one's hometown). After learning about Dai Sixian's wealthy family background, he naturally wanted to further deepen and solidify their relationship, and engagement or marriage was undoubtedly the best way to do so.

Once the two establish a genuine marital relationship, he himself will undoubtedly be able to rise rapidly in rank and achieve true success, completely realizing upward mobility.

Unfortunately, he was clearly a bit too hasty.

If you really count it, the two of them have only been dating for two or three months at most, from dating to living together.

Moreover, Dai Sixian's family had reservations about their relationship.

Even though Dai Sixian really liked him, she was still able to remain rational in the face of immense family pressure and harsh reality.

Ultimately, she wasn't the kind of naive, love-struck girl who had never seen the world or met any outstanding men.

"Do you think what I said is right?" Zhang Jingwen asked him, tilting her head as if seeking his approval.

"Yeah, I think that's possible too. Why don't you just send a message to Dai Sixian and ask her indirectly?"

“Good idea, I’ll ask her now.”

Zhang Jingwen is an impatient person who always acts on her word. She immediately took out her phone, quickly typed a message, and sent it to Dai Sixian.

After waiting for a while without receiving a reply, just as Zhang Jingwen was about to call directly, her phone screen finally lit up, and a reply finally arrived.

After reading it, Zhang Jingwen smiled knowingly and said to Chen Feng, "I knew it! Chen Feiyu originally wanted to make her birthday party even more grand today, inviting all their relatives and friends. This way, they could officially confirm their relationship and it would be a de facto announcement. In addition, Chen Feiyu even hoped that they could exchange couple rings at the birthday party, formally creating the impression of engagement. His idea was good, but unfortunately, Sister Xian refused without hesitation. Chen Feiyu didn't say anything on the surface, but he must have been unhappy inside, so he gave Sister Xian a long face the whole time."

Chen Feng shook his head and laughed, "From his perspective, it's understandable that he's planning this way. After all, he probably doesn't feel very secure right now, and he wants to use this method to publicly establish their relationship, thereby giving himself a sense of security and protection."

Zhang Jingwen said, "But Xianjie felt that he was too impatient. This eagerness made her start to doubt whether his purpose in doing so was because of deep feelings, or more of a calculation."

Chen Feng nodded in understanding: "Her suspicions are not wrong. However, even if Chen Feiyu really has such a plan, it's normal, isn't it? With such good conditions as Sixian, any man in his position would want to establish a marriage relationship as soon as possible and settle things."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jingwen raised an eyebrow meaningfully: "You think so too? If you were in that situation, would you do the same?"

Chen Feng immediately denied it: "Of course not. I am very rich myself and do not care about her or her family's money."

"So, you also think Chen Feiyu is just Tu Xian's money?"

Chen Feng shook his head and gave a more objective assessment: "It should be said that they are after both money and people."

Zhang Jingwen was taken aback, then smiled and nodded, saying, "Indeed, your summary is the most insightful; it's about both people and money." (End of Chapter)