The Slacker Stepmother and the Non-Domineering CEO

Chapter 171

The woman slowly raised her head upon hearing these words, her eyes brimming with tears, her expression tender and pitiful.

She opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end, remained silent.

Then she turned and ran.

Seeing this, the two men picked up their things from the ground and chased after her.

With the main characters gone, the show was over, and the crowd that had gathered quickly dispersed.

Having witnessed this incomplete drama, Nian Suian felt rather uncomfortable and thought she'd ask Jiang Yun about it later.

"Come on, I'll show you that house."

The house was in the last building, on the third floor, and it was already empty.

"This family already has another property, and this house has been vacant. Recently, their child needs to study abroad, so they're planning to sell this old house to pay for tuition."

The moment Nian Suian walked into the house, she was struck by how bright it was.

The decoration was old-fashioned, but what Nian Suian loved most was the large tree outside the master bedroom. Sunlight filtered through the branches into the room, creating dancing shadows as the wind moved outside. In the sunbeams, she could see dust particles floating in the air. She fell in love with the place instantly, deciding to buy it without even checking the other rooms.

"How do I contact the owners? I want to buy it."

"What? Don't you want to look around more?" Jiang Yun was surprised by her quick decision.

"No, I really like it."

"Alright then, I'll contact them directly through the owners' group chat."

Jiang Yun sent a message, and surprisingly, they replied immediately, saying they'd come right over.

Jiang Yun quickly advised Nian Suian: "They're coming soon. Remember, don't tell them you like it. You should point out some flaws so we can negotiate the price down."

Still feeling uncertain, she stood up and looked around herself.

After inspecting, even Jiang Yun admitted: "This house is indeed quite nice, but you should still keep quiet when they come. We should try to get a better price if we can."

The house-buying process went smoothly. The sellers were indeed in urgent need of money, and since houses in this area weren't selling well, combined with Nian Suian's ability to pay in full, the deal was quickly settled.

They agreed to complete the transaction and paperwork in the afternoon, and Nian Suian went to lunch with Jiang Yun.

"Sister Yun, thank you so much for today. You managed to get them to reduce the price by fifty thousand! Where would you like to eat? My treat."

"Alright, I won't be modest."

They drove to a private restaurant, which wasn't cheap but the food was excellent.

"Sister Yun, are Xiaxia and Jiaojiao doing well lately?"

"They're doing great. Xiaxia hired a nanny, so she doesn't worry as much when she has to work late."

Hearing this, Nian Suian felt relieved. Then she remembered she hadn't told Jiang Yun about the Yan Heyu matter!

"Sister Yun, let me tell you, when I went to the hot springs, I heard..."

Nian Suian took two sips of water before telling the whole story from beginning to end, starting from what she'd heard at Yan Shengsheng's birthday banquet.

Of course, she left out the part about choking on her food and ending up in the hospital.

"This... this... I've never heard anything like this before."

Jiang Yun's reaction was identical to Liu Jian's initial response.

"This story is much more exciting than anything happening in our community."

Hearing this, Nian Suian quickly replied, "Not really, the things happening in this community are just as interesting. Just look at what happened today - it's more than enough drama. I can't wait to move in."

Nian Suian decided that after buying the house today, she'd immediately start looking for renovation contractors.

"This house is big enough for your family of three, but what about all your servants and housekeepers? There won't be enough room!"

The house had three bedrooms and one living room, barely enough space for one more housekeeper at most.

"It's fine, we'll just use it occasionally. We don't need any housekeepers here."

"Well, when it comes to renovation, if you're too busy to oversee it, I can help keep an eye on things. I have plenty of free time anyway."

Jiang Yun owned several shops that others managed, only requiring her occasional supervision, so she had lots of free time. Plus, she had experience overseeing renovations when she opened her shops.

"That won't be necessary. I'm free all day too, and I wouldn't want to miss spending time in this community."

Nian Suian had arranged to complete the paperwork at three in the afternoon, and after lunch and a short rest, the timing was perfect.

After finishing the paperwork, instead of returning to the community, Nian Suian decided to visit Gu Junxing's company after saying goodbye to Jiang Yun.

...

"Oh! Is the boss's wife here for an inspection?" Someone using a crutch entered when the elevator reached the tenth floor.

"Mr. Yang." Nian Suian greeted him with a smile.

"Deputy... Deputy General Manager," Yang Jianan said cheerfully. "Are you here for... a surprise inspection?"

He wore an expression that suggested he was eager to see some drama unfold.

Nian Suian couldn't help but laugh - he was exactly as Gu Junxing had described, always looking for entertainment.

"I just need to see him about something. How's your leg, Deputy Manager Yang?"

"It's fine, fine. Can't exactly run like the wind, but walking's no problem now."

Yang Jianan was also going to see Gu Junxing for business. When entering the office, Nian Suian followed behind him, using him as cover.

As soon as Yang Jianan entered the office, he announced: "Junxing, I've brought a beautiful lady to see you!"

"What are you going on about now?" Gu Junxing looked up, his words trailing off as he saw Nian Suian emerge from behind.

Gu Junxing immediately stood up, "Suian, what brings you here?" He led her to sit on the sofa as he spoke.

Yang Jianan complained, "Hey Gu, I've got a broken leg here, and you haven't even offered me a seat."

"Do you have some special mechanism in your bottom? Can't you sit down without being invited?"

Nian Suian couldn't help but laugh. "You two talk first, I'll wait in the inner room."

She went to Gu Junxing's rest area, leaving them space to talk.

About ten minutes later, Gu Junxing came in.

"What made you decide to visit today?"

Aliali: 673582c5d72ede9349450a01"I wanted to tell you that I've bought the house." She took out a card from her bag and handed it back to him. "I have my own money, and since this house was my choice, I can't use your money."

Seeing the card she was returning, Gu Junxing understood her meaning and took it without comment.

Then he took out his wallet, removed his ID and driver's license, and handed the entire wallet to Nian Suian.

Nian Suian was stunned. "What are you doing?"

"Didn't we agree that you'd manage our household finances from now on? This card will be my pocket money from you, and you'll manage everything else." Gu Junxing held up the card Nian Suian had just returned.

But Nian Suian tossed the wallet back like it was hot coal. "I don't want it. Don't do this - I've never managed so much money before. Are you joking?"

"Don't worry, these cards are just for my daily expenses and Zhijing's allowance. The family's assets are professionally managed. There's no question of not knowing how to manage it. We'll link all the cards to your phone later."

"Aren't you afraid I'll run away with all the money?"

Gu Junxing leaned in close, his lips almost touching hers.

"Would you really be able to?"

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