Reborn in 2015, I became a male god starting in high school.

Chapter 126 Visiting the New House

Zhou Ziyang stayed with the two girls at the station until around 12:40, during which time they ate something at the KFC in the station.

The KFC at the train station is about the same price as outside, but the portion is half the size.

Zhou Ziyang ordered a Coke for Jiang Menghan, along with a pair of chicken wings and fries, which cost about forty yuan.

Huang Xinyi was very envious as she watched Zhou Ziyang pay the money so readily.

A meal at KFC would probably cost around 30 or 40 yuan, which isn't expensive. But what Huang Xinyi envied was that Jiang Menghan and her boyfriend didn't have to worry about money when they went out; Zhou Ziyang basically took care of everything.

From Huang Xinyi's perspective, Zhou Ziyang did look quite handsome when he paid the bill.

Jiang Menghan still acted like a little girl, saying to Zhou Ziyang in a coquettish tone, "You ordered so much food, I can't finish it all."

Zhou Ziyang said, "If we can't finish it, we can just pack it up and eat it on the way."

Jiang Menghan had a smile on her lips.

This is the kind of relationship Huang Xinyi envies. After Zhou Ziyang finished ordering for Jiang Menghan, he seemed to remember something and asked Huang Xinyi, "Do you want to eat something?"

"No need, no need, I brought cookies," Huang Xinyi said.

Zhou Ziyang said, "Let's eat something together. Aren't you going to take the bus later too? I'll buy you some to take with you on the way."

After saying that, Zhou Ziyang ordered some more snacks from the shop assistant.

Huang Xinyi was flattered and said, "This is too much trouble."

Zhou Ziyang shook his head and said it was nothing.

"You are Menghan's roommate, and I hope you will take good care of Menghan in the future."

Zhou Ziyang's words made Huang Xinyi even more embarrassed.

Instead, Jiang Menghan pouted and poked Zhou Ziyang with her finger, saying, "The way you're saying it makes me sound like a troublesome person."

Zhou Ziyang said that he wouldn't.

After finishing their meal, Zhou Ziyang took them to the station and watched them leave before leaving himself.

Then he drove to the location Xia Wei had sent him.

Xia Wei and the others ate at a small restaurant near the school. Zhou Ziyang arrived at around 1:20 p.m., and the food was already served.

But none of them touched their chopsticks.

When Zhou Ziyang came over and saw that the food had been served, he felt a little apologetic, saying that the food was already on the table.

Why aren't you eating?

"Isn't it all because I was waiting for you?" Lin Siyao rolled her eyes at Zhou Ziyang.

If it were her, she would have already started feasting. Isn't this what Xu Qing wanted?

It's mainly Zhou Ziyang's fault.

They kept saying they'd be there soon.

When we arrived, it was almost 1:30.

They arrived like gods.

Zhou Ziyang found this amusing and said, "What's there to wait for?"

"This is a collective weight loss effort."

As Zhou Ziyang spoke, he sat down.

There were four people present, all of them women: Xu Qing, Xia Wei, Lin Siyao, and Shen Xin, who came with them.

Since Xu Qing rarely comes over, she should definitely treat Xia Wei's roommates to a meal. Zhou Ziyang was supposed to be invited as well, but unexpectedly, he became an indispensable member of the dinner party.

Shen Xin asked Zhou Ziyang where he had been and why he had taken so long to come back.

Xia Wei was also a little curious and was about to join in with a few complaints.

But Zhou Ziyang casually said, "I'm taking Menghan to the station."

"Oh." This answer made Shen Xin feel very awkward.

Xia Wei's face also became somewhat uncomfortable.

Xu Qing asked curiously, "Who is Meng Han?"

“A friend,” Zhou Ziyang replied calmly.

"oh oh."

Xu Qing didn't ask any more questions, but judging from the name Jiang Menghan, it should be a girl.

Xu Qing couldn't help but glance at Lin Siyao again, only to see that Lin Siyao's expression was normal, but she couldn't wait to scoop up a bowl of peanut and lotus seed soup and start eating it with gusto. This made Xu Qing chuckle softly.

This girl is so innocent and guileless.

The Zhou family's philandering ways are a family tradition. Zhou Guowei was like that, and Zhou Ziyang, as Zhou Guowei's son, is certainly no exception.

It probably won't be easy for this girl from Beijing to end up with Zhou Ziyang.

Zhou Ziyang had eaten with Jiang Menghan and the others at the station, so he wasn't hungry. He was just there to keep them company and chatted with them occasionally while they ate.

For example, when do you all go back?

Xia Wei and the others said they would go back tomorrow, then turned to ask Zhou Ziyang.

Zhou Ziyang said he estimated he would have to stay for another two days.

"The highway will be congested tomorrow, so it probably won't be easy to get back."

"Oh right, I almost forgot, you drove back." Shen Xin smiled and said this.

Zhou Ziyang nodded: "Did you take the high-speed train?"

"Yes, I bought the ticket two weeks ago."

They chatted back and forth like this. Apart from a little interaction at the beginning of the semester, Zhou Ziyang and Shen Xin hadn't talked much since. When they met at dinner today, Zhou Ziyang asked her how she was feeling about her first month of university life.
"I feel really bad."

Shen Xin quickly waved her hand, as if she had finally found someone to listen, and began to complain to Zhou Ziyang, saying that she had gotten much darker in a month.

Zhou Ziyang said it was alright.

"You look quite fair-skinned."

"No, I'm much darker than before."

Shen Xin raised her arm for Zhou Ziyang to see, saying that not only had it gotten darker, but she also felt like she had wrinkles.

Zhou Ziyang said, "You're talking nonsense."

“You’re so young and you already have wrinkles. Look, Aunt Xu is forty years old and only has a few wrinkles around her eyes.”

As Zhou Ziyang spoke, he gestured for everyone to go and look at Xu Qing.

Xu Qing was enjoying her meal when Zhou Ziyang suddenly said something to her. However, being somewhat shrewd, she replied, "Actually, you don't need to call me at this time."

When she said that, all the girls laughed.

Zhou Ziyang smiled and said, "No, Aunt Xu, I didn't mean to offend you. Sometimes, women are more charming when they have wrinkles."

That sounds a bit odd.

Fortunately, there were no men present, otherwise they would definitely have overthought things after hearing that.

Shen Xin said that the reason she got wrinkles was because she stayed up late every day. Now the teacher has entrusted her with most of the work, including making bulletin boards on the theme of the National Day holiday, giving PowerPoint presentations, and a whole bunch of other things.

I've been staying up late every night lately.

"I feel like I've lost a lot of hair."

Zhou Ziyang said this shows that the teacher values ​​you.

"Come on, who's smarter than you! You push away every task."

"I didn't even become the class monitor, so what's wrong with me shirking my responsibilities?"

"Humph~"

As she chatted with Zhou Ziyang, Shen Xin inexplicably became more lively.

Lin Siyao quietly ate her porridge while watching Shen Xin and Zhou Ziyang chat happily.

As Shen Xin was laughing, she suddenly noticed Lin Siyao staring at her like a ghost.

This startled Shen Xin.

But then she noticed a faint smile playing on Lin Siyao's lips, as if she were watching her make a fool of herself.

But to be honest, at this moment, Shen Xin's face did turn a little red.

They spoke so righteously in the dorm, even mentioning that Zhou Ziyang had a girlfriend. I would never do anything immoral.

But when I turned around and had a much better chat with Zhou Ziyang, it turned out to be something else entirely.
"Ziyang, I heard from Weiwei that you bought a house in Jinling?" Xu Qing asked while wiping her mouth with a tissue after she had almost finished eating.

"Um, well, I happened to have some money on hand, so I thought I'd buy a small apartment. It'll be more convenient to bring my mom over later," Zhou Ziyang said modestly.

"A small apartment?" Shen Xin was taken aback, thinking that Zhou Ziyang had bought a rather large one.

"How many square meters?" Xu Qing asked.

"I don't know, but it's probably less than 100 square meters." Zhou Ziyang also ladled out a bowl of white fungus and lotus seed soup, and answered indifferently while drinking the soup.

"That should be a two-bedroom apartment, it's a bit small. When you get married and have children, you'll definitely need a bigger one." Xu Qing, acting like someone who'd been there, shared her life experience with Zhou Ziyang.

What she really wanted to say was, since you have money anyway, why don't you just buy a big apartment?

That's the problem with these officials; they don't dare to spend money even when they have it.

Zhou Ziyang smiled and said, "Let's talk about it after we get married."

“If you buy such a small house, no one will marry you,” Xu Qing said, almost as if joking.

Zhou Ziyang said, "Really?"
"Would you marry me?" Zhou Ziyang asked Lin Siyao, seemingly jokingly.

Lin Siyao thought to herself, "It's all just acting anyway," and said, "I'll marry you. I'll marry you if you marry me."

Zhou Ziyang smiled and said to Xu Qing, "Look, Aunt Xu, my girlfriend is willing to marry me."

"Do you think girls from the capital would be interested in someone from a small place like ours?" Xu Qing didn't believe it.

She just wanted to sow discord between Zhou Ziyang and Lin Siyao.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Ziyang was smiling on the other end without saying a word.

Shen Xin suddenly said out of the blue, "Auntie, I think you're wrong to think that way."

"?" This question puzzled Xu Qing.

I wondered what I had said wrong?

Besides, this doesn't seem to concern you, does it?

But then Shen Xin seemed to be mustering her courage and said, "Actually, I think that no matter how big or small the house is, it's already amazing that Zhou Ziyang has a house!"

"Besides, I've always felt that marriage is a matter for two people. It can't rely entirely on the man; the woman definitely has to contribute as well."

Shen Xin spoke as if giving a speech, leaving Xu Qing speechless.

Zhou Ziyang agreed.

"Did you hear that? You should learn from her. I knew I shouldn't have talked to you; I should have talked to Shen Xin instead." Zhou Ziyang directly criticized Lin Siyao.

Lin Siyao was speechless after hearing this, thinking to herself that it was all an act anyway, and it didn't matter who she went to.

"Then go ahead and look for one now, I don't mind."

"Well, you said it~"

At this moment, Zhou Ziyang was thinking that he should indeed ask Shen Xin to pretend to be his girlfriend.

This seems to have made Xu Qing even angrier.

Shen Xin felt appreciated and delighted by Zhou Ziyang's praise.

Only Xu Qing looked somewhat uncomfortable as he watched Lin Siyao listlessly drink her lotus seed soup.

Then look at Shen Xin's eyes as she looks at Zhou Ziyang; they are filled with shyness and embarrassment.

Xu Qing finally believed her daughter's words.

Zhou Ziyang is so popular; all three girls in his dorm are interested in him.

However, the more this happened, the more Xu Qing subconsciously felt that she should help Xia Wei win Zhou Ziyang back.

Just as Zhou Ziyang and Lin Siyao were arguing.

Xu Qing coughed twice and said, "Ziyang, do you have anything planned for this afternoon?"

Zhou Ziyang said, "Oh, it's nothing."

"Aunt Xu, where do you want to go? I can drive you there, as long as you treat me to a buffet dinner tonight."

Xu Qing laughed awkwardly upon hearing this, and chuckled, saying, "You're eating at a buffet?"
"I don't think this buffet is anything special. I didn't eat anything last night."

Zhou Ziyang said, "That's different. It's all about the atmosphere."

"Where are you going this afternoon? How about I take you for a stroll around Confucius Temple?" Zhou Ziyang asked.

Xu Qing said forget it.

"I'd like to visit your house this afternoon. Buying a house is a big deal, after all. Speaking of your dad, he really is something else. He didn't tell me anything at all. If he had told me earlier, I could have come and helped."

Xu Qing is implying that Zhou Guowei is behind this; she still believes that Zhou Guowei bought the house for her.

But this is for the best. When she goes back and reconciles the accounts with Zhou Guowei, she'll probably feel even worse.

Zhou Ziyang laughed and said, "What's so interesting about a house?"

"It's just a tiny plot of land, it can't compare to the land at home."

“Even if it’s small, it’s still Jinling. We can’t compare to our small towns. If you didn’t have this house and this car, do you think it would be so easy to find a girlfriend in Beijing?” Xu Qing said with a smile.

Lin Siyao suddenly felt a bit annoyed by this old woman.

Can't you speak without being sarcastic?

Zhou Ziyang laughed and agreed.

Is that right?
Lin Siyao couldn't help but glance at Zhou Ziyang as well.

Zhou Ziyang said, "How about we go to my house this afternoon? Are you coming?"

Zhou Ziyang looked at Lin Siyao and Shen Xin.

Lin Siyao didn't care.

Shen Xin was flattered and asked, "Me? Is that alright?"

Zhou Ziyang said there was nothing wrong with that.

"If you have something to do, then forget it."

"No, I'm fine," Shen Xin said softly.

So that's what we decided. It was almost 3 o'clock when we finished eating.

There were too many of them, and Zhou Ziyang's car was a four-seater, so there was just one extra.

So they suggested that Xu Qing take Xia Wei and Shen Xin by taxi there.

He then drove there with Lin Siyao.

Fortunately, Shen Xin was able to find a seat, so this arrangement is the most reasonable.

Lin Siyao had no objections.

I wore a denim skirt today, and my long, fair, and shapely legs looked great sitting in the passenger seat.

But Xu Qing said, "Ziyang, you take Weiwei with you, and Xiao Shen and I will take a taxi."

Zhou Ziyang said, "Is this appropriate? Aunt Xu, you rarely get to see Xia Wei, shouldn't you enjoy a proper reunion?"

“We’re going home soon, there’s no rush. You take Weiwei with you, Xiao Shen, you take Auntie over there.” As she spoke, Xu Qing grabbed Shen Xin’s arm.

Shen Xin said, "Oh, okay."

So, at Xu Qing's insistence, the decision was made.

While driving, Zhou Ziyang said to Xia Wei, who was sitting in the back seat, "Your mother is quite funny. She insisted on arranging for you to come here, which interrupts my time with Yao Yao."

"Come on, you two aren't really a couple,"

"I came here to keep an eye on you, Yao Yao. Can you get out of the car? I want to sit in the passenger seat for a while too," Xia Wei said in a coquettish tone.

"Huh?" Lin Siyao was about to take a picture with her phone.

Xia Wei then said this.

This put Lin Siyao in a difficult position, as they had already set off.

"How about next time?"

"But when will it be next time? Zhou Ziyang, can you please stop the car?" Xia Wei said sweetly.

(End of this chapter)