Rebirth 07: Starting with Saving a Bankrupt Restaurant

Zhou Wen was taken aback, not expecting Shi Ling to bring up such a thing.

However, for things like this, we still need to consult Xiaojie's opinion. Whether the distance is near or far, it mainly depends on where Xiaojie prefers to live.

"I'll ask about it later," Zhou Wen said.

"OK."

If the two sisters had an empty room for Xiaojie to stay in, that would be wonderful.

……

After the restaurant closed that evening, on the way home with Xiao Jie, Zhou Wen brought up the topic of housing.

However, Zhou Wen knew that Xiao Jie might be a little embarrassed, so he changed his approach.

"Shi Ling and the others have an empty room, and they were thinking of letting you stay there, so it would be more convenient for you every day."

"Of course, it's not free; you have to pay."

Xiao Jie was somewhat tempted by this idea, since she was afraid of troubling Zhou Wen by having her brother drive her back and forth every day.

In addition, I felt a little embarrassed to be staying at my aunt's house all the time.

If you can afford to spend some money, it would be best to find a place closer to a restaurant.

"Brother, how much does it cost over there?"

"Fifty-one months," Zhou Wendao said.

This money is actually symbolic.

"It's so cheap!" Xiao Jie said.

"Yes, because the room is quite small."

Xiao Jie nodded: "Then I'll give the money to Sister Shi Ling tomorrow."

"No need, the money has already been deducted from your salary, so there shouldn't be any problem."

Xiao Jie naturally had no problems; her brother had arranged everything for her, which actually made her feel a little embarrassed.

So he gently shook his head.

After each meal, Zhou Wen would first take Xiao Jie home.

Shi Ling and Shi Ying stayed behind to tidy up, then watched the restaurant for a while until Zhou Wen returned, before leaving together.

Back at the restaurant, Shi Ling asked, "Did Xiao Jie agree?"

Shi Ying was also listening intently, clearly quite concerned about the matter.

Actually, everyone witnessed what happened at noon. Having spent some time together, they knew exactly what kind of person Xiao Jie was.

Furthermore, the two sisters felt quite close to Zhou Wen, and so did they towards her, even though they were not related by blood.

But I still think I should help as much as I can.

Zhou Wen nodded and said, "I agree."

"Then I'll clean that room tonight," Shi Ling said.

Shi Ying was also quite happy, bouncing around on the side.

Zhou Wen was also somewhat puzzled as to why the girl was so happy.

Shi Ling explained, "Sometimes when we go back, we can't sleep and we think about having some fun, but since it's just the two of us, we need three people to play cards."

Actually, their lives have improved a lot now. They don't have to worry about food every month, and they only need to pay the rent. They even have a lot of money left over each month.

As for why Zhou Wen wasn't invited, it wasn't because they had a bad relationship.

However, having a good relationship is one thing.

But after all, they are still in a superior-subordinate relationship, and the two sisters now genuinely trust Zhou Wen.

The two sisters also knew that Zhou Wen usually got up early, so they would not disturb him unless there was something else going on.

Zhou Wen nodded. It would be great if Xiao Jie could live with Shi Ling and the others for a while. Her personality would probably change a lot.

The next day, in the afternoon.

Zhou Wen drove Xiao Jie home first, and then waited downstairs.

"Is that all?" Zhou Wen asked.

Xiao Jie nodded.

Zhou Wen originally thought there would be a lot of things, but it didn't seem like there were many.

A bag containing bedding, and a backpack that probably contained some clothes or something similar.

There was also a red plastic bucket with a washbasin on top. The plastic bucket probably contained something like a toothbrush cup.

At that moment, a figure emerged from the stairwell.

"Auntie," Xiao Jie called out.

My aunt looks like a typical local aunt.

Zhou Wen nodded and greeted him.

Then the two of them started talking in the local language, and the topic of their conversation was naturally about Xiao Jie.

"..."

"Then I'll have to trouble you."

Zhou Wen nodded.

"Goodbye, Auntie," Xiao Jie said, waving gently.

In the car, Xiao Jie also said to Zhou Wen, "Brother, Auntie is very good to me."

Zhou Wen nodded slightly.

I had heard Xiaojie talk about her aunt before.

Because of limited space, Xiao Jie didn't have a bed and had to sleep on the floor.

But she shares a room with her aunt.

Every time I go back, I leave some food or snacks that I brought back from outside.

"Did you leave some money for your aunt?" Zhou Wen asked.

"My aunt didn't accept it, but gave me two hundred instead," Xiao Jie replied.

"Well, once I've made some money, I can buy some things to take a look back at," Zhou Wen said with a smile.

Xiao Jie nodded emphatically.

Although we've moved our things out, we're still missing a bed at the house.

I still need to find some time in the afternoon to get the bed sorted out.

"I'll take you to see the room this afternoon."

"Okay, brother."

……

……

They soon arrived at their destination, and Zhou Wen led Xiao Jie to the two sisters' residence.

Xiao Jie was also quite excited.

Since they last visited the room together, Zhou Wen has not come to Shi Ling's place again.

The last time I came, the room was empty, but this time there are many more things in the room.

A shoe rack was placed in the entryway, and the two sisters' shoes were neatly arranged.

The first thing you see in the living room is a table with a potted plant on it, and the whole living room is very clean.

Zhou Wen only saw a living room; the other room doors were closed, and they were all girls' rooms, so Zhou Wen couldn't go in to look.

The room reserved for Xiaojie was also located next to another room.

It seems that the Shi sisters cleaned the room very carefully last night.

The room was small; it could only fit a bed and a small table.

If it gets hot in the summer, you can put an electric fan in there; it seems it was originally intended to be used as a storage room.

Alternatively, when the weather gets warmer, you can move to Shi Ling and Shi Ying's room and sleep on the floor.

Fortunately, there is a small window.

Zhou Wen estimated that it wasn't originally there; it must have been created by the previous resident.

Not bad, not bad.

Otherwise, the rooms are quite small, which might make living there feel a bit cramped.

Xiao Jie also took out the bedding that she had prepared earlier.

However, Zhou Wen frowned slightly when he saw this.