The heavens set sail from the courtyard

Yang's mother was extremely efficient; she finalized Yang Xiaoyun's contract in less than ten minutes and then went to the bank to process the loan.

When Yang Xiaoyun signed the loan contract, her hands were shaking. She felt like she was signing a contract to sell herself into servitude, and that she would have to work for the bank for the next thirty years.

Wang Gang couldn't help but laugh. If Yang Xiaoyun knew that the house she bought would double in price in two years and at least ten times in ten years, would she be grateful that her mother forced her to buy a house today?

Yang's mother has an excellent eye for the housing market. The house she has her eye on has great appreciation potential. In ten years, the price per square meter will exceed 100,000 yuan. Now, she bought it for just over 9,000 yuan. Yang Xiaoyun has really gotten a great deal.

This is also the benefit of having a good mother to support her. Yang Xiaoyun may seem to have been born into an ordinary family, but in reality, she is much luckier than 99% of the people in the capital. She solved the biggest problem in most people's lives in her early twenties.

She is completely oblivious to her good fortune.

At noon, Wang Gang treated everyone to lunch. Since Mi Lai was going to look at houses in the afternoon and couldn't drink alcohol, everyone ate a simple meal nearby.

After dinner, Wang Gang tried to leave while Yang's mother went to the bathroom, but Mi Lai grabbed his arm and wouldn't let him go no matter what.

"Come with me to look at apartments this afternoon!"

“You’re renting a place, what would I do there?” Wang Gang was afraid of running into Lu Tao and creating an awkward situation, so he didn’t want to go no matter what.

“I want you to go.” Mi Lai grabbed Wang Gang’s arm tightly.

Wang Gang sensed that Mi Lai was trembling slightly. He looked into her eyes and, sure enough, saw fear.

Mi Lai was also afraid of running into Lu Tao!
If Wang Gang was afraid of trouble, then Mi Lai was simply terrified.

"Sigh!" Wang Gang sighed, "Why are you doing this? Wouldn't it be better to let go and give each other freedom?"

Mi Lai gritted her teeth and said, "I'm just not reconciled. Why should I suffer while they're happy?"

Yang Xiaoyun, who was standing to the side, also sensed Mi Lai's pain and her face darkened.

"Mi Lai, maybe we should just forget about it. I'm worried that seeing Lu Tao and Xia Lin will make you feel even worse," Yang Xiaoyun kindly advised.

“No, I won’t give up.” Mi Lai frowned slightly, unwilling to give up. “I firmly believe that Lu Tao and Xia Lin’s relationship won’t last.”

Wang Gang asked Mi Lai, "If you saw Lu Tao and Xia Lin being intimate, could you stand it?"

Milai trembled even more violently, but she still gritted her teeth and insisted, "I can!"

Wang Gang then asked, "Do your parents know you've moved out?"

Miley nodded and said, "I said I wanted to be independent, and they all agreed."

Wang Gang frowned and said, "You didn't tell them you wanted to move across from Lu Tao, did you?"

Miley lowered her head silently and said nothing.

Yang Xiaoyun couldn't bear to listen anymore. She really didn't understand what Mi Lai was insisting on. Why was she so determined to stick to Lu Tao?

Without realizing it, Yang Xiaoyun glanced at Wang Gang.

"If it were you, would I have persisted like Mi Lai?" Yang Xiaoyun asked herself.

Shaking her head, Yang Xiaoyun shook off the random thoughts in her mind.

Wang Gang stopped trying to persuade Mi Lai. Some things you have to experience yourself to understand. Since Mi Lai is going crazy, there's nothing he can do.

"How did you get here?" Wang Gang asked.

Miley looked up and said, "I drove here, and the car is parked in front of the sales office."

Wang Gang sighed and said, "Give me the car keys. You're not in the right condition to drive right now."

Mi Lai was overjoyed and quickly took out her car keys. She probably didn't even realize that she was becoming more and more dependent on Wang Gang.

Yang's mother quickly came over. Yang Xiaoyun had to go back to the company first because she had to go to work in the afternoon. Wang Gang drove Mi Lai and Yang's mother to the apartment complex where Lu Tao rented an apartment.

Wang Gang first drove around Lu Tao's building once before parking his car at the building across the street.

Before getting out of the car, Mi Lai glanced around again, seemingly afraid of running into Lu Tao and Xia Lin.

The apartment Yang's mother found was on the fourth floor, right across from the apartment Lu Tao rented.

Mi Lai looked out the window and could vaguely see Lu Tao's balcony and bedroom.

At this time, Lu Tao should be at work, not at home.

Wang Gang shook his head, walked to Mi Lai's side and said, "It's not too late for you to regret it now." Mi Lai firmly replied, "I won't regret it."

After saying that, Mi Lai turned to Yang's mother and said, "I want this house."

Yang's mother smiled happily and said, "Okay, I'll get the lease agreement ready later. You just need to sign it. The rent is one month's deposit and three months' rent in advance. Is that alright?"

Mi Lai took a thick envelope out of her bag and tossed it directly to Yang's mother.

"I'll rent it for six months first."

Upon receiving the money, Yang's mother's smile widened, and she readily handed over the keys.

"The house was already empty, and all the appliances are there. You can move in anytime."

"Thank you, Auntie." Miley gripped the keys tightly.

"Alright, I have something to do this afternoon, so I'll be leaving now," said Yang's mother.

“We’ll take you,” Mila suggested.

"No need, there's a bus stop right outside the complex, I can walk there myself," said Yang's mother, declining the offer.
"Milai, see if there's anything else we're missing at home, and get it as soon as possible. Call me if you have any problems."

Mi Lai saw Yang's mother to the door, then returned to Wang Gang and said, "Take me to buy some things. I've never lived alone before, so I don't know what to buy."

Wang Gang said speechlessly, "I owe you something!"

Mi Lai laughed happily, "Didn't you say you wanted to be my older brother? You won't even help with this little thing?"

Wang Gang shook his head but still agreed to help, driving Mi Lai to a nearby shopping mall.

Mi Lai has never lived outside before; she never lived in a dormitory when she was in school, and she has almost no ability to live independently.

Wang Gang helped her buy all her daily necessities, and also bought some rice, flour and other dry food.

The two of them went to the supermarket together, which gave off a feeling of a young couple living together.

Why are you buying rice and flour? I don't know how to cook.

"If you live alone from now on, without a nanny to take care of you, and you don't learn to cook, are you planning to eat takeout every day?"

"Then just buy some bread and instant noodles, I don't know how to cook these things."

"If you don't know how, learn."

"Teach me!"

"I can teach you some simple things."

As the two strolled and shopped, Wang Gang suddenly stopped when they reached the vegetable section, and Mi Lai looked at him in surprise.

"what happened?"

Wang Gang frowned as he saw Xia Lin pushing a shopping cart towards them.

At this moment, Xia Lin also saw Wang Gang and Mi Lai.

"Milai," Charlene called softly.

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Mi Lai trembled. Their eyes met, and the former friends remained silent.

Mi Lai instinctively took Wang Gang's arm, seeking help.

When Charlene saw Mila's actions, she immediately had the wrong idea.

"Milai, what are you doing at this supermarket?" Xia Lin asked, puzzled, when she saw the large amount of daily necessities in Wang Gang's shopping cart.

Wang Gang noticed that Xia Lin's shopping cart was full of food; she must have come to buy groceries to cook dinner for Lu Tao that evening.

Miley naturally thought of this as well, and her expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

"You own this supermarket! If you can come, why can't we?"

After saying this in an annoyed tone, Mi Lai pulled Wang Gang away.

Charlene hesitated for a moment, then stepped aside to make way. (End of Chapter)