The younger generation, starting from where the wind blows...

Chapter 326 East Asia's King of Jealousy
After Zhou Haikuo finished speaking, everyone present fell silent.

Shao Xingchi's decision not to immediately return to Flower Street to cause a scene and get to the bottom of things was indeed unexpected.

But precisely because their worst fears didn't come true, Xia Fenghua and the others felt even more sorry for Shao Xingchi.

Nothing is more tragic than silence.

"It's all my fault. I shouldn't have told Xingchi about that news," Xia Fenghua said remorsefully.

"Don't overestimate yourself."

Xie Wanghe's voice rang out in an annoyed tone: "Xingchi isn't stupid. If he hadn't had any doubts in the past, how could he have believed you so easily after just a few words?"

Moreover, even if Xia Fenghua didn't say anything, it's hard to guarantee that Shao Xingchi himself would see this news later.

Xia Fenghua can be considered to have taken the initiative to "defuse the mines".

It's just unknown how long it will take Shao Xingchi to get over this incident.

However, one thing is certain: Shao Xingchi will definitely not be returning to Huajie for the Spring Festival this year.

As the topic of this matter came up, Xia Fenghua spoke up first.

She plans to stay in Yanjing this Spring Festival so that Ma Siyi won't be all alone.

Xie Wanghe looked at Ma Siyi with some regret.

“Siyi, are you really not going back for the Spring Festival? I called my dad yesterday, and he mentioned this to me, asking me to invite you to come back with me for the Spring Festival. Grandma Ma is gone, but the neighbors are your home.”

Upon hearing her grandmother's name, Ma Siyi didn't break down in tears like before, but she still couldn't help but tear up.

"No, I'll stay in Yanjing and study hard. I'll visit Grandma after I get into university and bring my acceptance letter."

After listening, Xie Wanghe seemed to have made an important decision.

"Since none of you are going back, then I won't go back either. I'll stay—"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhou Haikuo's voice rang out from the side.

"No, you have to go back."

Xie Wanghe turned his head, looking puzzled.

why?
“Because my dad and I have agreed that we will stay in Yanjing to spend the Spring Festival with my mom this year. If you don’t go back either, then all of us from Huajie will be wiped out.”

"I--"

Xie Wanghe's words were stuck in his throat.

In the past, if the crowd nominated him to be their representative for something, he would have been very willing, but this time was an exception.

Why are you all staying in Yanjing for the New Year while I go home alone?
Faced with this question, Zhou Haikuo silenced Xie Wanghe with just one sentence.

"We all have reasons to stay in Yanjing for the Spring Festival, do you?"

Xie Wanghe glanced at Ma Siyi... and Xia Fenghua.

The thought of being all alone on Huajie Street this Spring Festival completely wiped away the joy I had felt in persuading Ma Siyi to retake the college entrance exam.

-

Shanghai, Love Apartment.

"Ding!"

As the elevator doors opened, Yang Muye, who was about to step out, met the gazes of Hu Yifei and Huo Mei, who were pushing a pile of suitcases and about to enter.

"You two are back just in time, come and lend a hand."

Hu Yifei greeted them warmly.

Even without Hu Yifei's prompting, Yang Muye and Xu Sanduo were already prepared to go and help.

How could Hu Yifei and Huo Mei possibly move those seven or eight suitcases?
No, cross out Hu Yifei.

Ran Mouri's nickname at the University of Tokyo isn't for nothing.

Yang Muye and Xu Sanduo helped Hu Yifei and Huo Mei carry their suitcases into the elevator, and they counted them—there were a total of eight suitcases.

"Sister Yifei, are you moving?"

"It wasn't us, it was Erniu."

Yang Muye was stunned for a moment.

Didn't Tian Erniu go on a trip abroad? Why is she suddenly moving again?

“She accompanied her parents on a trip abroad, and probably felt that life in Europe was very comfortable, so she decided that the whole family should immigrate there and asked me to help her pack her luggage and send it over,” Hu Yifei explained.

"Not coming back?"

"Yes, she said she'll come back to see us whenever she has time."

Hu Yifei looked at Yang Muye with some confusion, wondering why he cared about this.

No, Tian Erniu has gone abroad. What will happen to Wang Tiezhu?
Of course, Yang Muye didn't ask this question in front of Hu Yifei.

After the elevator went down to the first floor, Yang Muye and Xu Sanduo helped carry the suitcases onto the postal company's vehicle, while Hu Yifei signed the mailing slips.

Get it!

After the car left, everyone took the elevator upstairs together.

At this moment, Yang Muye thought of something.

"Sister Yifei, is room 3601 now empty?"

"Erniu's lease is until next year. She gave me the right to rent out that room. It would be best if we could find a suitable tenant. If not, we'll leave it vacant until the lease expires."

"A suitable tenant, you mean—"

"Female, with a bachelor's degree or higher, a formal job, no bad habits, including tattoos... and being single would be perfect."

Hu Yifei used all five fingers before she could finally finish stating the basic conditions.

Not to mention Yang Muye, even Huo Mei couldn't help but complain.

These standards aren't just for finding a roommate, they're good enough for blind dates.

Yang Muye chimed in, "The main thing is that even with those conditions, the chances of being single aren't high, unless—"

Either ugly or old.

That being said, Yang Muye could understand all the other conditions, but why did he have to be single?
Hu Yifei, holding onto Huo Mei's arm, argued, "Meimei and I are both single, not to mention Wenjing. She came to Shanghai to escape an arranged marriage. How can anyone stand having a roommate with a boyfriend, watching her bring people into the apartment every day and flaunting their love in front of others?"

"Ding!"

The elevator reaches the 36th floor.

The four of them came out of the elevator and ran into Zeng Xiaoxian coming out of room 3602, who was holding an envelope in his hand.

Upon seeing Hu Yifei, Zeng Xiaoxian immediately hid the envelope behind his back.

Unfortunately, Hu Yifei still saw it.

"Hey, Zeng Xiaoxian, you're really into retro stuff, even sending letters?"

Zeng Xiaoxian was about to explain when Hu Yifei didn't give him the chance.

"Don't blame me for not warning you, this envelope isn't a standard envelope, the post office won't accept it."

"Who said I was going to send a letter? This is from Tiezhu—"

Before Zeng Xiaoxian could finish speaking, Hu Yifei interrupted him again.

"A love letter to Erniu? Although this trick is quite old-fashioned, at least he still has some romantic sensibilities."

Zeng Xiaoxian hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Hu Yifei's voice continued:

"But it was too late; Erniu's things had already been packed up and sent away."

Zeng Xiaoxian coughed.

“Yifei, you’ve really misunderstood this time. This letter was indeed written by Tiezhu, but the recipients are Muye and you.”

what?
Yang Muyi and Hu Yifei were both stunned.

The same thought popped into their minds simultaneously.

What does this have to do with me?
Zeng Xiaoxian took out the envelope, and sure enough, it said—

To be opened by Yang Muye and Hu Yifei.

Just as Hu Yifei was about to reach out to take the letter, Zeng Xiaoxian suddenly pulled his hand back.

"To save you the trouble of reading each letter individually, let's go to living room 3602 and I'll read them to you directly."

Anyway, I helped draft this letter.

Zeng Xiaoxian silently added a sentence in his mind.

"agree!"

Eager to hear the gossip, Huo Mei was the first to raise her hand in agreement.

Hu Yifei and Yang Muye exchanged a glance.

Since the letter was written to both of them at the same time, there shouldn't be anything shady about it.

Zeng Xiaoxian volunteered to read the letter, saving them the trouble of reading it themselves.

The group sat down in the living room of room 3602. Zeng Xiaoxian stood in the middle, holding a letter, and began to read it aloud with deep emotion. "My dearest Muye and Yifei, it is as if you are seeing me!"

"Time flies. More than a month has passed since Muye moved into Love Apartment."

"The time we spent together was certainly joyful, but I was also tormented because there was something I had been keeping from you all."

"By the time you read this letter, I will have already boarded a plane bound for Europe. Please forgive my abrupt departure—"

"Wait a minute!"

Hu Yifei called out to Zeng Xiaoxian, who was reading aloud with great expression.

"Wang Tiezhu went to Europe? What did he do there?"

"Just a few days ago, Tiezhu bravely confessed his feelings to Erniu online, and this time he's going to Europe to meet her in person."

what?
Hu Yifei suddenly stood up from the sofa, her face full of murderous intent, which startled Zeng Xiaoxian so much that he immediately took a strategic step back.

A pair of small eyes stared warily at Hu Yifei.

"How long have they been chatting online?"

"About a month, or more precisely, not long after Muye moved into the Love Apartment."

"So he left this letter to explain his relationship with Erniu to us?"

"The letter hasn't been finished being read yet, shouldn't we—"

Before Zeng Xiaoxian could finish speaking, Hu Yifei interrupted him sharply.

"No need to read it aloud, you read it."

I?
Zeng Xiaoxian's Adam's apple bobbed with difficulty.

Finally, under Hu Yifei's intimidating gaze, he obediently revealed the whole story.

When Yang Muye wanted to move into 3601, Wang Tiezhu was afraid that Tian Erniu would take a liking to him, so he made up a lie that the rent would be halved and the water and electricity would be free, and snatched Yang Muye to 3602.

At the same time, Wang Tiezhu took the initiative and started chatting with Tian Erniu online.

After a few back and forth, the truth was revealed.

After learning that Tian Erniu was planning to settle in Europe, Wang Tiezhu finally mustered up the courage to confess his feelings.

Tian Erniu did not immediately agree, but told Wang Tiezhu that if he wanted to know the answer, he should go to Europe to find her.

The implication is so obvious that it's practically a yes.

Wang Tiezhu was so excited that he booked a flight to Europe that very day. He had been planning to travel to Europe and run into Tian Erniu, and he had already obtained a visa.

Everyone present was surprised to learn that the two had gotten married.

Especially Hu Yifei.

She had been chatting with Tian Erniu online quite a bit these past few days, but the other party hadn't revealed a single word.

What's most outrageous is that even though she's already dating Wang Tiezhu, she still asks her to help send her luggage.

"If she didn't bother you, you'd probably be even less willing," Homei pointed out incisively.

Friends are meant to help each other out.

If you're really afraid of causing trouble, it means the friendship has faded.

Hu Yifei nodded, accepting Huo Mei's explanation.

But I still feel a little uneasy.

Zeng Xiaoxian was afraid that Hu Yifei would blame him for her displeasure, so he quickly distanced himself, saying that he had only found out about it two days ago.

Fortunately, Yang Muye's voice rang out at that moment.

"Teacher Zeng, will Tiezhu come back from Europe this time?"

"He probably won't be back anytime soon; he's already moved his luggage."

"Isn't his lease until next year?"

"Yes, that's why he asked me to help him sublet the room."

No sooner had Zeng Xiaoxian finished speaking than Huo Mei’s voice rang out, choked with emotion.

"What a coincidence, 3601 and 3602 both need to start looking for new tenants at the same time."

Zeng Xiaoxian immediately raised his hand and swore that this time 3602 would absolutely not compete with 3601 for talent again.

Hu Yifei's gaze was sharp and cold.

Stealing people?

Is it that I, Hu Yifei, am too weak to lift a knife, or that you, Zeng Xiaoxian, have become arrogant?

Zeng Xiaoxian immediately realized he had misspoke and quickly corrected himself: "What I meant was that we can communicate in advance to prevent any further misunderstandings."

Huo Mei glanced at Yang Muye, who was standing silently beside her.

"Teacher Zeng, are there any requirements for finding a new roommate for room 3602?"

"Of course there are. As for the guys, needless to say, first of all, their looks have to be about the same as mine and Makino's—"

puff!
Hu Yifei couldn't help but laugh.

"Zeng Xiaoxian, your standards are quite broad, with such a high upper limit and such a low lower limit!"

Three black lines immediately appeared on Zeng Xiaoxian's forehead.

Who is being called to have a low moral standard?

Huo Mei suppressed a laugh and stepped in to smooth things over.

"Teacher Zeng, do you have any other requests?"

Zeng Xiaoxian started counting on his fingers, and the conditions were pretty much the same as what Hu Yifei had mentioned before.

What surprised everyone the most was that Zeng Xiaoxian also required his new roommate to be single.

Just as Huo Mei was about to ask the reason, Zeng Xiaoxian's phone suddenly rang.

"Hello?" Zeng Xiaoxian answered the phone.

A strange-sounding male voice came from the other end.

"Hello, is this Mr. Zeng? I saw your rental ad online. Has that room been rented out yet?"

Zeng Xiaoxian's eyebrows twitched rapidly twice, as if he were dancing.

"Um—are you Wai-Guo-Ren?"

"Jianwei いない!"

A simple life?
Zeng Xiaoxian covered the microphone and told the news to everyone present.

Mainly Yang Muye.

"First of all, let me state that I don't want to be neighbors with Xiao Rizi," Hu Yifei declared first.

Huo Mei nodded in agreement; she didn't have a particularly good impression of Xiao Rizhi either.

"Then I'll tell him that the room has already been rented out."

No sooner had Zeng Xiaoxian finished speaking than a voice rang out.

"Wait a moment."

Amidst the puzzled looks of the crowd, Yang Muye explained, "Let's ask him what he does first."

As everyone knows, there are three things you shouldn't criticize in your daily life.

Music, animation, film.

Okay, cross that last one out.

If the other party is engaged in one of the first two types of related professions, then it's worth considering.

Zeng Xiaoxian put the call on speakerphone and asked the other party this question.

“My father always hoped that I would become a master chef like him, but my goal is to be a cartoonist, and I am currently working in the field of comics.”

This voice——

Except for a few numbers, all the other tones (first, second, third, and fourth) are used haphazardly, which sounds strange.

Yang Muye raised an eyebrow, thinking of someone.

Zeng Xiaoxian continued to press the other person about which comic they drew.

If it's hentai—

That would be great!
"I mainly draw mystery manga like Detective Conan, but I also draw some action-packed anime."

"That's it."

Zeng Xiaoxian's voice carried a barely perceptible hint of disappointment.

"By the way, I haven't asked your name yet—"

"My name is Guan Gu Shenqi, nice to meet you!"

(End of this chapter)