Restarting your life starts with filling out your college application.

She didn't expect that this young customer would ask about the largest and most expensive apartment type right away, and that he would be so straightforward.

"Not only do we have ready-built homes, but we also have fully furnished model homes available for you to visit. Shall I show you?"

She secretly rejoiced that she hadn't neglected the other party because of their youth last time; this deal had a chance!

Led by the saleswoman, Chen Zhiyuan and He Fei visited the 388-square-meter model apartment.

Including the bonus area, the actual usable space exceeds 400 square meters.

The layout of the five-bedroom, three-living room, and four-bathroom apartment is surprisingly spacious, with each room being extremely roomy. The master bedroom is even more outrageously large, comparable to the living room of an average family home.

Chen Zhiyuan fell in love with the apartment layout almost at first sight.

After the tour, he asked, "I think the 28th floor has a good location with a great view. What's the price for that floor?"

"Sir, you have excellent taste! The 28th floor is our prime floor, currently priced at 1088 yuan per square meter, which brings the total price to 422,000 yuan."

"I can ask the manager for a discount for you, and try to get it for around 42." The saleswoman calculated quickly, her heart filled with anticipation.

He Fei, who was standing next to her, was completely dumbfounded.

42! To her, this was an astronomical figure, and her heart skipped a beat.

Chen Zhiyuan, however, had a completely different thought: a surge of ecstatic joy welled up inside him—it was dirt cheap! It was practically dirt cheap!

A spacious lakeside apartment in the heart of the provincial capital, adjacent to top universities nationwide, for just over a thousand yuan per square meter?!

We must take it!

In twenty years, no, maybe just ten, the price of this kind of house will easily increase ten or twenty times!

At that time, this will be an asset worth tens of millions!

He suppressed his excitement, maintained a calm demeanor, waved his hand, and said decisively, "Alright, then I'll trouble you to apply for it. If the price is right, I'll place the order in full today."

"Okay, okay! Please wait a moment, I'll be right there!" The saleswoman was overjoyed and went to find the manager with light steps.

The process went surprisingly smoothly.

Perhaps it was because Chen Zhiyuan paid in full so readily, or perhaps it was because of his extraordinary demeanor, that the manager quickly decided to offer a discount.

In one morning, the contract was signed, payment was made, and the keys were picked up—all in one smooth motion.

Although the property certificate will take a while, the house is already his, and he also negotiated a two-year exemption from property management fees.

After leaving the sales office and getting back into her car, He Fei was still somewhat dazed, as if she were in a dream.

Everything that just happened—signing a contract worth hundreds of thousands and receiving brand-new, shiny keys—was too much of a shock for her.

She turned to look at Chen Zhiyuan, who was smiling in the driver's seat, her eyes filled with admiration and amazement, and whispered, "Zhiyuan, you...you're so amazing."

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhiyuan raised his eyebrows smugly, turned his head to look at her, his eyes sparkling with youthful exuberance:

"What's so special about that? I have even more amazing skills to share. You'll find out more as time goes on..."

After he finished speaking, he started the car, and the engine emitted a pleasant low roar.

In high spirits, he loudly proposed, "Let's go! Let's find a nice place for a big meal and celebrate—celebrating my new home today!"

On a weekend afternoon, the autumn sun slanted in through the clear glass windows, casting warm and dappled shadows on the floor and softly enveloping two young and beautiful faces.

In a stylish coffee shop, Zhou Shutang sat opposite her best friend and confidante Lin Qiunan in a booth by the window, leisurely sipping their fragrant coffee and chatting.

Several exquisitely crafted desserts were also placed on the table, adding a touch of sweetness to this leisurely time.

Lin Qiunan was dressed in a neat and stylish urban outfit, which was both fashionable and capable. Her short hair further accentuated her cool and capable temperament.

She picked up her bone china coffee cup, took a small sip, and smiled knowingly. She teased, "Shutang, what brings you here for coffee today? Didn't you go see your 'great writer'?"

"Qiu Nan, isn't it better to just focus on spending time with you?" Zhou Shutang gave her a reproachful look.

Lin Qiunan smiled even more broadly and said jokingly, "Okay, of course, but I'm just afraid of being a third wheel and affecting you guys."

"Nonsense!" Zhou Shutang's cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly denied it, "We just have a normal working relationship, it's not what you think."

After she finished speaking, her gaze unconsciously drifted to the window, staring blankly at the bustling crowd on the street, her thoughts already wandering elsewhere—that sunny, handsome, and talented figure once again clearly appeared in her mind.

These past few days have been like this; I just find myself thinking about it for no reason.

Seeing her friend's absent-minded appearance, Lin Qiunan could easily understand.

She put down her cup, leaned forward slightly, and said encouragingly, "Shutang, if you really like him, just take the initiative. It's almost the 21st century, what's shameful about a woman pursuing a man? Happiness is something you have to fight for."

Zhou Shutang turned her gaze away from the window, sighed softly, and a helpless smile appeared on her lips: "Sigh... it's not as simple as you make it out to be."

Hearing this, Lin Qiunan also stopped smiling and nodded understandingly.

Yes, Zhou Shutang's family background is extraordinary. The older generation values ​​marriage between people of similar social standing, so it would be extremely difficult for him to get past his family's hurdle.

According to her family's expectations, her future boyfriend must come from a prominent family with a distinguished background.

Unless... that boy is outstanding enough to break all conventions, that kind of exceptional, one-in-a-million brilliance that cannot be compared to ordinary "excellence".

Noticing her best friend's knowing yet slightly worried expression, Zhou Shutang slowly stirred her coffee and said softly, "Being well-matched in terms of social status... I don't care that much about that, it's mainly..."

She paused for a moment, then finally voiced her deepest inner turmoil, "I don't know what's wrong with me, but lately I can't help thinking about him."

I've asked myself countless times if I've really fallen for him... but I'm more worried, even afraid, that I'll actually fall for him.

Because he's so young, just graduated high school and started his first year of college, only a few months after his eighteenth birthday, while I'm a full six years older than him.

It turns out it was the age difference.

Upon hearing this, Lin Qiunan breathed a sigh of relief and comforted him with a smile, "Six years is nothing! As the saying goes, 'A woman three years older is like holding a gold brick,' you've made him hold two gold bricks at once, he's hit the jackpot!"

These words were so witty that Zhou Shutang couldn't help but chuckle, and the gloom in her heart seemed to dissipate a little.

"Actually, I haven't fully figured it out myself." Zhou Shutang's tone softened a bit, but there was still a hint of confusion. "Give me some more time. If... if I'm sure I really like you, I'll consider your suggestion."

"That's right!" Lin Qiunan's eyes lit up. "If you like someone, go for it! Being bold in love and hate is what modern women are all about!"

The two chatted about this topic for a few more minutes, and then naturally turned to other interesting things. The aroma of coffee wafted through the air, and the time was quiet and leisurely.