You tricked me into raising your son? You'll divorce me and become my aunt.

The next day.

Ruan Ning slept in late and didn't wake up until eleven o'clock.

She called the hotel and had lunch delivered.

After the meal, Gu Mingzhou called.

"I've found a house that matches your requirements. Are you free this afternoon to go take a look?"

Ruan Ning: "Okay, what time is convenient?"

Gu Mingzhou: "I'll pick you up from the hotel around 3 PM."

"Okay," Ruan Ning said.

The address Gu Mingzhou sent was for a high-end residential area in the city center.

It's not far from his company, so commuting is very convenient.

At 3 p.m. sharp, Ruan Ning met Gu Mingzhou at the hotel entrance.

The car window rolled down, and Gu Mingzhou looked at her.

"Ready? Let's go see the house now."

Ruan Ning opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat, nodding slightly, "Yes, thank you for your trouble, senior brother."

"polite."

Gu Mingzhou started the car.

On the way, Gu Mingzhou gave a brief introduction to the house.

"I asked a friend to find this apartment for me. It's located in the heart of the city center, a large single-level apartment with two units per floor, 200 square meters in size, fully renovated, and all the appliances and furniture are brand new. It's very close to my company, so commuting is convenient."

"This house has a good layout, excellent natural light and privacy, and strict security, making it suitable for living alone."

Ruan Ning smiled and said, "Thank you, senior brother."

Ten minutes later, the car arrived at the residential area.

The salesperson led them inside.

The elevator takes you directly to your private floor. Once you open the entrance door, the spacious and airy space is immediately apparent.

The salesperson showed them the property, explaining everything as they went.

"The entire house is furnished with a touch of luxury, featuring an open-plan living room, open-plan kitchen, two bedrooms, a separate study, and a gym, complete with full-fledged kitchen and bathroom facilities..."

Ruan Ning followed the salesperson around and was very satisfied.

The house perfectly met her expectations in terms of location, layout, and decoration.

After reviewing the document, the salesperson inquired about Ruan Ning's interest.

Ruan Ning replied, "The house is very nice, I'm very satisfied."

"If you're satisfied, then it's settled?" Gu Mingzhou asked.

The salesperson smiled and said, "Ms. Ruan, this apartment type is very popular. If you are satisfied, you can pay a deposit first."

Ruan Ning was straightforward and didn't want to waste any more time choosing others. "No need, I can sign the contract right now."

The salesperson was overjoyed and immediately took out the contract and pen that he had prepared beforehand.

Ruan Ning took the contract and quickly glanced through it. The terms were clear and there was nothing unreasonable about them.

She picked up the pen and neatly signed her name at the end.

After signing the document, Ruan Ning felt a rare sense of peace in her heart.

From that moment on, she finally had a place of her own, no longer having to live under someone else's roof.

"Congratulations! You can move in once all the formalities are completed," Gu Mingzhou congratulated with a smile. "This is a new beginning."

"Thank you, senior brother," Ruan Ning said sincerely. "You really helped me a lot this time."

Gu Mingzhou smiled and said, "You're welcome."

The salesperson and Ruan Ning exchanged contact information and discussed the procedures and approximate timeframe for completing the formalities.

The three of them went downstairs together.

We arrived at the basement level.

The elevator doors opened with a ding.

A tall, slender man stood outside the door.

Ruan Ning paused slightly in her step.

Jin Xiuhan?

Jin Xiuhan's gaze fell on Ruan Ning's face. The man's eyes were calm, and his expression was unwavering.

He didn't speak, silently shifting his gaze as if he didn't recognize Ruan Ning at all.

Ruan Ning did not take the initiative to greet him.

Jin Xiuhan is Fu Tingchen's uncle and a relative of the Fu family. They have no relation to each other, so there's no need for her to take the initiative to greet him.

Gu Mingzhou, however, remained calm and nodded slightly to Jin Xiuhan outside the door, "Mr. Jin, what a coincidence."

Jin Xiuhan looked at Gu Mingzhou, "President Gu."

A few simple greetings, no further conversation.

Jin Xiuhan stepped aside slightly to let them out.

Ruan Ning walked out of the elevator without looking to the side, brushing past Jin Xiuhan.

Jin Xiuhan stepped into the elevator, and the space instantly fell silent.

Back in the car.

Ruan Ning suddenly thought of something and turned her head to look at Gu Mingzhou in the driver's seat.

"Isn't that the elevator reserved for my floor? Jin Xiuhan just went into that elevator. Is he my neighbor?"

Gu Mingzhou hesitated and said, "I guess so. If you mind, would you like to change to another set?"

Ruan Ning frowned. "I'm very satisfied with this house and don't want to move, but... I'm worried that Jin Xiuhan will tell Fu Tingchen that I'm living here."

This was her only concern.

If Fu Tingchen finds out about her new address, she will inevitably face another round of entanglement and questioning, disrupting her newly settled life once again.

Gu Mingzhou said, "No."

"I had dealings with Jin Xiuhan a few times abroad before. He is very aloof and never cares about other people's private affairs. I feel that he probably won't tell Fu Tingchen."

Ruan Ning frowned slightly, still somewhat uneasy.

"But he is, after all, Fu Tingchen's brother-in-law."

Gu Mingzhou said, "Jin Xiuhan isn't a busybody. He never cares about other people's business. You can just stay here peacefully."

After hesitating for a moment, she said, "Alright then."

"Don't worry, this place is very private and has strict security. Even if Fu Tingchen wanted to find you, it wouldn't be easy for him."

Ruan Ning: "Senior brother, thank you so much. You've thought of everything for me. I'll treat you to dinner tonight."

"OK."

Ruan Ning: "What would you like to eat?"

Gu Mingzhou: "Japanese food, please."

"Okay, I'll take a look."

Ruan Ning found a high-end Japanese restaurant.

The atmosphere here is quiet and the environment is very nice.

As the dishes were served one after another, the two ate and chatted casually, mostly about Ruan Ning's plans after her divorce.

Halfway through the meal, Fu Tingchen called.

Gu Mingzhou glanced at his phone screen. "You don't have to answer if you don't want to."

"fine."

Ruan Ning answered the phone, "Feed?"

Fu Tingchen: "Where are you? When are you coming home?"

Ruan Ning casually brushed it off, saying, "Cheng Xi is sick, and I'm taking care of her at her house. I won't be going back for the next few days."

Cheng Xi was her best friend, and Fu Tingchen knew that she had occasionally stayed at Cheng Xi's house before.

Fu Tingchen then asked, "Is it serious? Do I need to find someone to help me get an appointment with a specialist?"

"No need, it's just the flu and fever. I'll be fine after a few days of rest. Don't bother others."

"Okay," Fu Tingchen replied, giving a gentle reminder, "Take care of yourself while you're taking care of her. Call me anytime if anything happens."

"I understand," Ruan Ning replied calmly.

After hanging up the phone, Gu Mingzhou looked at Ruan Ning. "He believed it?"

"Hmm." Ruan Ning lowered her head and took a sip of tea.