Beast Taming Begins with the Inner Circle of Pets

Chapter 104 Preparing to Open a Shop

After hanging up Gao Zhixian's call, Lin Manman washed her face and forced herself to stay alert so that her mother and Xu Yuemei wouldn't notice anything.

Xiao Qi circled around her with concern, and the treasure-hunting mouse placed next to the hospital bed also sensed Lin Manman's emotional change and curled up into a ball to minimize its presence.

When Lin's mother and aunt Xu Yuemei returned with a large pile of things, Lin Manman greeted them with a smile.

For the next two days, Lin Manman didn't go anywhere. She just stayed in the ward and, when her mother wasn't paying attention, she would have Xiao Qi use a couple of skills to give her brother Lin some energy.

Two days later, the exam results came out, and Lin's mother urged her to check the scores. She reluctantly followed the instructions and went online to check her scores.

"485...that's not bad, better than your previous scores." Lin's mother smiled, not caring at all about the score.

Lin Manman forced a smile. After years of giving up, she was already quite satisfied with this score.

"Have you checked Ya-Qi's scores? What were they?"

"Checked...685..." A full 200 points higher than hers...

"You two are quite destined for each other." Lin's mother couldn't help but laugh.

Lin Manman silently pulled out Fang Yaqi's contact information, left her a message, and then blocked her for 200 minutes...

"Alright, since you've already received the admission invitation from Jinling High School, there's no need to worry so much about your score," Lin's mother said, trying to smooth things over with her daughter after she finished laughing.

When will the admission notice arrive?

"Mid-month, perhaps?" Lin Manman thought for a moment, unsure.

Anyway, she added Wu Yunsheng and the old man's contact information. If she didn't receive anything in the middle of the month, she would send them a message to ask.

Oh, that old man said his surname was also Lin, and told her to call him Grandpa Lin. I just don't know if he'll still dare let her call him that when her teacher comes back…

Before Lin's mother could say anything more, Xia Ming called.

Lin Manman hadn't told anyone about being kidnapped a few days ago, but Xia Ming somehow found out.

He contacted her that very evening, and Lin Manman told him not to worry, as she had not been harmed in any way.

Besides, Xia Ming was just an ordinary person; even if he had been there, he wouldn't have been of much use. Of course, she didn't say this aloud.

Xia Ming was very concerned and said he would definitely finish the matter in two days and then come to see her.

It seems he has finished his business.

"Miss, I've arrived, and my accommodation has been taken care of. I have some information on suitable houses here, and I was wondering if you'd be free to take a look together?"

Lin Manman was surprised to find that Xia Ming had not only arrived early, but had also already arranged his work.

Thinking back to the past two days at the hospital, apart from Xiaoqi and the Treasure-Seeking Mouse, which were small and carried with her, the other animals were only summoned to roam freely during mealtimes because they were too big.

It's definitely time to buy a bigger house so that the spirit pets can have more space to move around.

"I have some free time... so let's go take a look!"

Lin's mother also overheard their conversation, and she remained somewhat wary of the man her daughter's teacher had sent to help.

"Did you bring all your identification documents? Make sure you check everything before paying and signing. If you see a house you like, take a picture and let me see it so I can help you decide."

"I brought it, I know, don't worry." Lin Manman waved her ID in front of her.

Because most professionals in this world awaken around the age of fifteen, anyone over the age of fifteen here possesses the same civil rights as an adult.

"Okay, be careful when you go out," Lin's mother gently instructed.

"Okay!" With Xiao Qi on her head and the Treasure-Hunting Mouse in her arms, Lin Manman waved and left the hospital.

After meeting up with Xia Ming, Xia Ming first asked her to start choosing from the information. In the end, Lin Manman picked out three sets that were suitable in all aspects. She planned to take a look at these three first, and if they were not suitable in reality, she would choose the rest.

All three of these items perfectly met Lin Manman's requirements: at least two stories, suitable for living, and with a yard.

The first house is the closest, but the courtyard is not very large.

The second one is the furthest and the largest, but it's also the most expensive, costing 24 million, which is a bit over budget.

Although Lin Manman's previous earnings, plus Amber's signing fee, plus competition prize money, school prize money, etc., amounted to nearly 70 million.

However, she not only needs money to buy the house, but also for subsequent renovations, purchasing spirit beasts, and paying employee salaries.

With her plans to open a store in the capital city later on, she really didn't want to invest too much in Nanjing at once.

Moreover, she and her pets at home all need to train. Ever since she bought a few skill books, she has felt that no amount of money is ever enough.

The last one is two bus stops away from the school, about a 20-minute walk. The three-story building has a design similar to a detached villa. Although it is much smaller than the second one, it has a small garden in the front and back, and the size of both is quite good. It must have been someone else's residence before.

Although Lin Manman was quite satisfied with this, it still cost more than 11 million, which she felt was a bit expensive.

After Xia Ming learned of her thoughts, he somehow managed to negotiate with her and managed to get the price down to ten million.

Lin Manman happily shared the news with her mother, and with her mother's support, she quickly handed over the money and the contract.

Xia Ming will handle the remaining procedures. Lin Manman simply made her requirements for the renovation and then allocated the budget to Xia Ming.

Watching Xia Ming methodically list out her requirements, find quotes online, and provide multiple alternatives, Lin Manman could only sigh, "It's so great to have Xia Ming around!"

As long as Xia Ming is around, she feels like she doesn't even need to use her brain; Xia Ming is an eternal god!

After finalizing the renovation plan with her, Xia Ming sent it to the renovation company. The construction period was only seven to ten days. Moreover, most of the renovation materials in this world came from the secret realm, which were safe and pollution-free. After the renovation was completed, they could be moved in after the materials had dried.

Lin Manman and Xia Ming finalized the house, while Qiu Xiangjing was responsible for handling the opening procedures of the spirit beast shop.

Conservatively speaking, her spirit beast shop should be able to officially open for business in two weeks!

Having accomplished a major goal, Lin Manman, who had been in a low mood for the past two days, was unusually happy.

On the way back, Xia Ming sent the treasure-hunting rat and Xiao Qi whispered to each other.

The treasure-hunting rat came from outside the city, while Xiao Qi came from a secret realm. Both beasts were full of curiosity about human society, but Xiao Qi's curiosity was positive, while the treasure-hunting rat was more afraid.

These past two days, the treasure-hunting mouse has been trying its best to keep a low profile, only making noise when it's hungry. Its cautious and timid demeanor is truly touching.

Hearing the two beasts talk about the world outside the wall, Lin Manman suddenly became curious as well.

She was born here fifteen years ago and rarely heard news from the outside world. What kind of world was outside the city, and what kind of people lived there? It seemed that these were questions that ordinary people never had to answer in their lives.

"Uncle Xia, what's the world like outside the wall?" she thought. Someone like Xia Ming must know many truths that ordinary people could never know in their entire lives...

(End of this chapter)