However, as monthly mortgage payments begin, savings will gradually decrease, but not by much, because all the houses are lent out by the bank and rented out within a month.

For example, all 48 apartments in Fashion Garden were rented out within a week of the bank disbursing the loan.

With over 900 million yuan in savings, even if all of it were left unused, it would be enough for him to cover his monthly mortgage payments for more than three years, which gave Lei Guoliang a lot of confidence.

The factory's goods were completed, and Lei Guoliang officially left the factory and moved into the third phase of Future Coast, a 190-square-meter four-bedroom apartment.

"Brother Lei! All the properties under your name have been rented out, and the rent and deposits have all been deposited into your account," Ji Fanyin said to Lei Guoliang over the phone.

"Hmm! Well done! Thank you for your hard work," Lei Guoliang said approvingly.

"By the way, when are you coming to pick up these rental agreements and tenant information? Or should I deliver them to you?" Ji Fanyin asked.

"Xiao Ji, are you free tonight?" Lei Guoliang asked.

"Are you free?" Lei Guoliang's voice came through the phone.

"Ah? Yes, I'm free." Ji Fanyin's heart skipped a beat.

"Yes! I'm moving to Future Coast. According to the customs of my hometown, when you move, you have to have a warm housewarming meal." Lei Guoliang's tone carried a rare hint of relaxation.

"The kitchen over there is big, but it hasn't been used yet. You're a good cook, come over tomorrow night and show off your skills, consider it helping me warm up the kitchen."

By the way, let you get acquainted with the place, because there are some things you'll need to handle there in the future.

I'll buy the groceries; you just need to come over. Six o'clock, Future Coast Phase III, Building 33, Apartment 1701. You know the place, right?

Future Coast... Building 33, Unit 1701... That 190-square-meter house! Ji Fanyin's heart beat even faster.

The invitation was reasonable, even implying a sense of being valued and shared, making it impossible for her to refuse, and... she didn't want to refuse.

"I...I know the place. Brother Lei, then...what do I need to bring?" she asked.

"Just bring your skills. See you at six." Lei Guoliang said and hung up the phone.

Ji Fanyin held her phone, stood still for a few seconds, then jumped up and rushed towards her small wardrobe like a startled rabbit.

What should I wear? Too formal would look strange, too casual would seem disrespectful...

Finally, she chose a clean white short-sleeved shirt and a dark blue knee-length skirt.

She combed her ponytail again, striving for a neat and tidy look.

At 5:30 p.m., she left home early, taking all the rental contracts and tenant information with her, and boarded the bus to Houhai in Nanshan.

She was both nervous and excited the whole way. Future Coast, that upscale residential complex in the celebrity housing development—Brother Lei really lived there…

What would the inside of that 190-square-meter house look like?

Following the address to Building 33, Ji Fanyin walked into the spacious and bright lobby with polished marble floors and property staff on duty, and then took the quiet and smooth elevator directly to the 17th floor. She felt as if she had stepped into a completely different world.

The quiet, cleanliness, and subtle air of luxury here are quite different from the urban villages and sales offices she is familiar with, and the environment of the fashionable garden is very different.

Standing in front of the dark security door of 1701, she took a deep breath and rang the doorbell.

The door opened quickly. Lei Guoliang was wearing a simple T-shirt and casual pants, with new slippers on his feet. He looked less serious and more relaxed at home than usual.

"You're here? Come in, no need to change your shoes. I just moved in, and this is the only pair of slippers I have."

Ji Fanyin cautiously stepped into the house.

My first impression was of spaciousness, followed by brightness.

The huge floor-to-ceiling windows let in the evening light and the distant sea view without reservation. The living room is so spacious that you could run a horse around in it, and the high ceiling is also very comfortable.

The floor is covered with light-colored polished tiles that reflect light perfectly. The living room currently only has one set of brand-new fabric sofas and a glass coffee table, giving it an exceptionally simple look.

But it is precisely this simplicity that highlights the spaciousness of the space.

"The house is big, but it's not fully furnished yet, so it feels a bit empty."

Lei Guoliang walked to the open kitchen area, where there was a huge island that was already filled with all kinds of fresh ingredients, fish, meat and vegetables, a dazzling array.

"I've bought all the groceries. Can you check if we need anything else? The kitchen utensils are all new, so we should have everything we need."

Ji Fanyin walked over and looked at the kitchen, which was even bigger than the living room of her rented apartment, and the obviously high-quality kitchenware. She was secretly amazed.

She steadied herself, put on the new apron that Lei Guoliang handed her, and began to skillfully prepare the ingredients.

"Brother Lei, your house... is really nice." She couldn't help but murmur her praise as she washed the vegetables.

This wasn't just good; it was a life she had only ever seen on TV or heard about from others before.

"Hmm, the location and apartment layout are good, it'll be more comfortable for me to live here." Lei Guoliang leaned against the other side of the island counter, looking at the city lights gradually lighting up outside the window.

"From now on, you'll be helping me with the rental and maintenance of these properties, so I'll need to come here quite often. It'll be good for me to get familiar with the area."

"Mm." Ji Fanyin nodded, her hands still moving.

Cooking in this spacious, bright, and modern kitchen is a real treat.

Cooking on my cramped, small balcony is a completely different experience.

She seemed particularly motivated, wanting to cook her best dishes to be worthy of this inaugural meal and this brand new beginning.

Soon, the familiar spicy aroma filled the air again, but this time, it was in this 190-square-meter mansion with an unbeatable view.

The sizzling sound of stir-frying and the clanging of spatulas injected the first wisp of fresh, warm, and lively atmosphere into this still somewhat deserted new home.

Lei Guoliang didn't leave; he leaned against the island platform, watching Ji Fanyin's busy figure.

Under the bright lights, she wore an apron, her ponytail swaying gently with her movements, her profile focused.

In this space that belongs to him and symbolizes a new beginning, this girl from a small town, with superb cooking skills and bright eyes, is preparing his first family dinner.

The feeling was subtle, carrying a strange sense of security, and... a touch of warmth.

The food was served in a corner of the brand-new marble dining table that could seat eight people.

Twice-cooked pork, boiled fish, Mapo tofu, and stir-fried seasonal vegetables are all authentic Sichuan dishes, with generous portions and excellent color, aroma, and taste.

The two sat down facing each other. Outside the window, the town's lights twinkled, and the coastline stretched out indistinctly.

Inside the window, there is warm light, fragrant food, and two young people whose relationship is quietly changing, brought together by the house.

"Want some?" Lei Guoliang picked up the corkscrew, pried open the cork of a bottle of red wine, and poured the deep red liquid into a stemmed glass, which gleamed enticingly under the light.

"When it comes to heating the stove, there should always be a sense of ritual."

"I... I'm not a good drinker," Ji Fanyin said softly, looking at the glass of red wine.

"Treat it like a drink, just a little." He had already opened a can of ice-cold beer, and condensation quickly formed on the outside of the aluminum can. He raised his glass. "Here, the first one, thanks for warming up the stove."

The glass and beer can clinked lightly. Ji Fanyin took a small sip; the complex fruity aroma and slightly astringent taste spread in her mouth, followed by a warm sensation sliding down her esophagus. She couldn't resist taking another sip.

Lei Guoliang watched her cheeks and earlobes flush rapidly, his eyes darkening, and he tilted his head back to gulp down a large mouthful of beer.

The cool liquid slid down his throat, but it couldn't suppress the heat that was quietly rising inside him.

At twenty-five, in the presence of alcohol, the night, and a pure, beautiful, gentle girl who clearly had feelings for him, his instincts, suppressed by his reborn rationality, were beginning to stir.

"Congratulations on your new house, Brother Lei!" Ji Fanyin raised her glass again, her smile brighter than the lights, the alcohol having made her much more relaxed.

"Congratulations to you too." Lei Guoliang touched her cup, his gaze falling on her lips, which were stained with a little oil and appeared even more rosy. "I'll be relying on you a lot for things here in the future."

"No trouble at all, it's nothing," Ji Fanyin quickly replied, taking another sip of wine. After downing half a glass of red wine, she felt bolder and more talkative, her eyes sparkling as she spoke about how she had won over a difficult tenant, her body unconsciously leaning forward.

Lei Guoliang listened, slowly sipping his wine, but his gaze involuntarily followed her movements.

When she smiled, her eyes curved into crescent moons; when she spoke, her lips parted and closed, and she would occasionally lick the corner of her mouth that was stained with wine.

The top button of her shirt had somehow come undone, revealing a sliver of her fair neck and a hint of her collarbone. The apron straps accentuated her slender waist…

His Adam's apple bobbed as he opened another can of beer. The icy liquid went down his throat, but it felt like being poured on hot coals.

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