Age: My Small World

Chapter 212 Bamboo Cloud Lane

There were no obstacles in renting the house. The only problem was that the owner wanted to meet Yang Jun.

It’s the same restaurant again, it’s already afternoon, so it’s a good time to come here for another meal.

Gu Nanke felt a little embarrassed, but the one in charge now was Yang Jun, who was considered her boss, so she had no choice.

And here, Yang Jun met Li Xiuning.

She is a very ordinary woman, who looks to be around 30 years old, capable and experienced. Judging from her temperament, she is probably not married yet. No wonder she can support Gu Nanke's family. Otherwise, if the male owner was around, this matter would definitely be full of setbacks.

With identities like those of Gu Nanke and her daughter, they were almost like rats crossing the street.

"Cousin, this is Xiaoshan. He has some use for the house in Zhuyun Lane, so he wants to rent it."

Li Xiuning looked at Yang Jun with shining eyes. Seeing how young he was, she was the first to breathe a sigh of relief. What she was most worried about was that the young man would deliberately find excuses to get close to his cousin Gu Nanke and Guaiguaile, but Yang Jun didn't look like that.

First of all, there is the age gap.

Young people are very particular about age matching. Besides, with Gu Nanke's taste, there is no reason for him to fall in love with others.

Now it’s time to get down to business.

"Li Xiuning."

"Yang Jun."

Just now, Gu Nanke called him by his nickname to show his close relationship with his cousin, but after the two of them called each other like that, it became more serious and businesslike.

"First of all, I want to know why you rent a house."

Li Xiuning was an editor after all, and he asked the first question with keen sense.

Most people wouldn't rent a house like this, and it doesn't look like it's for living.

Fortunately, there are rental houses everywhere now, so one more won’t make a difference.

No matter what era, renting a house in a big city is the first choice for ordinary people.

For example, during the Song Dynasty, many officials even rented houses, including some famous prime ministers and poets.

It is also known to later generations that Su Xun, Fan Zhongyan and others could not afford to buy a house.

"There's actually nothing to hide about this. I occasionally come to the provincial capital to buy some things, and this is a good place to store them temporarily, and also as a place to stay. I can't always go to the guesthouse, it's more expensive there."

Li Xiuning frowned at Yang Jun's words. Buying and selling things? Could it be speculation?

As if he had guessed her thoughts, Yang Jun quickly said, "Don't worry, I'm just buying some small gadgets for my own use, not selling them."

Li Xiuning raised his eyebrows: "The family income is not bad."

"Haha, just an average working-class family."

Hearing his answer, Li Xiuning nodded.

"That's excellent."

A working-class family means that the family income is not too low and renting a house is not particularly expensive.

"I've rented this room. I'll go and handle the paperwork later."

Although it is not early now, the management department will get off work later. After all, they have to solve the people's problems first.

After a quick meal, they rushed to the land department. Yang Jun said to Gu Nanke, "Sister Nanke, bring your ID with you. I'll just write it down for you when I get the rental."

"what?"

Gu Nanke paused.

"I'm an outsider, so it's not suitable for me to rent a house here. It's the same for you to rent. After all, I pay the money and I use the house."

Gu Nanke did not refuse.

After hearing the news, Li Xiuning just looked at the two of them in surprise and said nothing more.

When they arrived at the land department, they were about to get off work, so a few of them grabbed the last bit and hurriedly got it done.

When Gu Nanke wrote his name, the old house temporarily had a new owner.

"I still have things to do, so I'm not worthy for you to go back." Li Xiuning was about to leave, as she still had a lot of things to do.

But before leaving, he whispered something to Gu Nanke, causing her face to turn red. "Goodbye, cousin." Guaiguai had been very well behaved, and remained silent while the three of them were busy.

"Goodbye, sweetheart. Next time I come, I'll bring you something delicious."

She came in a hurry this time and didn't bring anything with her.

The remaining three people watched her walk away before rushing towards Zhuyun Lane.

After Gu Nan Ke opened the door to House No. 16, Yang Jun saw the general appearance of the place.

Just as she said, the yard is quite big, but it is very dilapidated.

This should be a house built in the early years, and it was renovated a little after the new era.

Gu Nan Ke walked in front holding her daughter's hand, taking small steps like golden lotus, her figure swaying.

Yang Jun knew that she didn't do it on purpose, but it was due to the elegant pace she had developed over the years.

It became somewhat tempting to speed up, mainly because Gu Nan Ke herself had an excellent figure.

The term "curvy figure" seems to be tailor-made for her.

Yang Jun didn't dare to look around and could only keep his eyes on Guaiguai.

The little girl had eaten her fill and had asked him about Xiaobai several times. Now she turned back to Yang Jun from time to time, wanting to say something but stopping herself from speaking because of her family education.

After entering the house, the coldness between spring and winter eased a little, but it was still freezing.

There was no stove or kang in the house, only a quilt that looked quite clean placed aside.

There are two pillows on top, one large and one small.

"The room is a little shabby, please bear with me."

As the woman spoke, she began to bend over and light the stove to boil water.

Little did she know that this made Yang Jun's eyes even more embarrassed.

"Ahem, it will get better in the future. I believe in your ability, Sister Nan Ke."

"Cough cough cough..." This time it was not Yang Jun who started coughing, but Gu Nan Ke, who was coughed by the smoke.

One look at her and you can tell she's not quite used to cooking yet.

"Let me do it."

Yang Jun was not unfamiliar with this. He took the matches from her hand and started working on his own, leaving Gu Nan Ke standing aside in astonishment.

After a moment of hesitation, she said apologetically, "I'm sorry to trouble you for this."

"It's nothing. Sister Nan Ke doesn't do this anyway."

Upon hearing this, Gu Nanke subconsciously raised his hands.

It was still as slender and white as ever, but now it had some frost and cracks on it.

The hands that were once very skilled in writing and playing the piano are now only used for washing clothes and cooking.

She sighed and said, "It's what I'm supposed to do. How can a mother not know how to wash clothes and cook?"

Gu Nan Ke did not dwell on the past, but rather hated himself for not learning more about washing clothes and cooking, instead of focusing on learning music, chess, calligraphy and painting, which were of no use now.

If Yang Jun knew what she was thinking, he would probably shake his head.

What a pity.

"Mom, will my brother live with us from now on? If so, will I be able to see Xiaobai?"

Guaiguai couldn't help but ask.

Seeing this, Yang Jun couldn't help but laugh and said, "You're just thinking about Xiaobai, and don't even ask if your brother is okay?"

"Then brother, can I see Xiaobai?"

Yang Jun smiled casually: "Of course."

"But we have to wait until it gives birth to a baby."

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