Oh no! My yandere school beauty is so clingy!

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Shen Yu woke up.

He glanced at Lin Anran, who was still fast asleep and curled up in his arms, gently pulled his arm away from her pillow, and got out of bed.

After washing up, he walked to the door of the next room and gently knocked.

From inside came Zhang Shuyu's sleepy, somewhat muffled voice:

"Who...who is it..."

"It's me, Shen Yu. Are you up? The hotel restaurant has breakfast; would you like to go?"

Zhang Shuyu had clearly woken up, but wasn't fully awake yet.

She paused for two seconds before answering softly through the door:

"Brother, I...I'm not going. Yu'an hasn't woken up yet. You guys go."

Shen Yu didn't insist and replied, "Okay, then you take care of the child first, and we'll bring you some back after we finish eating."

"Okay, thanks, bro."

Shen Yu returned to the room, just as Lin Anran woke up and sat up, rubbing her eyes.

The two went downstairs to the hotel's buffet restaurant. The breakfast selection was quite extensive. Shen Yu chose some light and easy-to-digest items, and also took two servings of yogurt and fruit.

Lin Anran didn't have much of an appetite, so she only took a small bowl of porridge and a few snacks.

After breakfast, Shen Yu packed a breakfast in the hotel's lunchbox, which included steamed dumplings, eggs, porridge, and a few side dishes. He also grabbed a cup of soy milk, carried it in a plastic bag, and went upstairs with Lin Anran.

He knocked on Zhang Shuyu's door again and handed her breakfast:

"Eat it while it's hot. After we finish, we'll get ready to go out. We're going to look at houses today."

"Okay... thank you, brother..." Zhang Shuyu took the still warm lunchbox, feeling a warm glow in her heart.

After Zhang Shuyu finished breakfast, fed the baby, and changed the diaper, the three of them went out together.

Shen Yu had already made appointments with several real estate agents to view apartments today, and her schedule was quite full.

Their goal today was clear: to finalize their own accommodations and the small single room they would rent for Zhang Shuyu within the day.

The three of them first went with the real estate agent to look at two houses suitable for Shen Yu and Lin Anran to live in.

Both rooms are standard one-bedroom, one-living room, one-bathroom, and one-kitchen layouts. For the two of them, two bedrooms are not necessary; one room is just right. The space is neither too big nor too small, it doesn't feel empty, and it's enough for them to live in.

Both houses are fairly clean, have good natural light, and are equipped with basic appliances.

Shen Yu looked around very carefully, listening to the agent's introduction while examining the surroundings himself.

He kept in mind everything: whether the water and electricity were convenient, how good the sound insulation was, whether the furniture and appliances were in good condition, whether the surrounding environment was quiet, and the distance from the school.

Lin Anran mostly stayed by Shen Yu's side, occasionally opening the window to look at the scenery outside, or touching the wall to see if it was clean.

She didn't have any specific requirements for where she lived; anywhere was fine as long as she was with Shen Yu, but she knew Shen Yu would consider everything carefully.

After looking at the photos, Shen Yu silently compared the advantages and disadvantages of the two apartments in his mind, and quickly calculated the cost-effectiveness based on the rent.

After all, barring any unforeseen circumstances, this will be where they live for the next few years or even longer, so they must choose carefully.

Ultimately, they chose one.

This apartment is about a ten-minute walk from Changyang University, and the surrounding area is convenient with supermarkets and farmers' markets nearby.

Although the house wasn't new, it was well-maintained, with clean white walls, spotless floors, and all the necessary appliances, which all looked relatively new.

The only downside might be that the rent is slightly higher than the other property, but it's still within an acceptable range.

Most importantly, this apartment is right next to a building of studio apartments for rent, so close that it's practically in the next neighborhood, just a two-minute walk away.

This is practically the perfect condition for finding a house for Zhang Shuyu.

Shen Yu immediately approved the plan.

He signed a simple lease agreement directly with the agent and landlord, paid the deposit and rent, and got the keys.

He then immediately sent the address of his new home to the courier station where he had previously stored his luggage, informing them that they could arrange for it to be mailed.

Next, we need to find a house for Zhang Shuyu.

They went directly to the adjacent apartment building for singles, and the building management showed them an empty single apartment.

The room wasn't big, but it had a good layout, with a small private bathroom and a simple kitchen counter where you could cook.

The room contains a single bed, a wardrobe, and a small desk.

The windows face south, providing ample natural light. The room is very clean, with snow-white walls and light-colored composite flooring, giving it a refreshing and bright look.

Zhang Shuyu was stunned as soon as she walked in.

This room... is perfect for her.

It was almost unreal. It was hundreds of times better than the dark, damp, and cluttered old rental she used to live in.

Bright windows, clean walls, and a private bathroom... Is this really a place she can live in?

Her heart pounded, and she subconsciously glanced at Shen Yu, whispering:

"Brother... this... isn't this... too expensive? Maybe... we should look at something else?"

Shen Yu looked around the room and then at the relatively quiet street scene outside the window, and was basically satisfied with the environment.

Hearing Zhang Shuyu's words, he turned his head, his tone very ordinary:

"Most studio apartments are like this, don't overthink it. I've checked the rent, it won't be too expensive. If you like it here and think it's suitable, then book it here."

He spoke of it casually, as if he were talking about something perfectly ordinary.

Zhang Shuyu looked at his calm face, then at the small room that was almost a luxury to her. Her lips moved, but in the end she just nodded and whispered:

"Hmm...I like it."

She had never stayed in such a nice room before, and of course she liked it very much. However, she felt embarrassed to let Shen Yu spend so much money; if it was too expensive, she wouldn't feel comfortable staying there.

Actually, renting her a small, run-down rental room like before would be fine; as long as she has a place to live, that's enough.

Shen Yu nodded when she heard that she liked it, and without asking any further questions, she directly said to the apartment manager waiting nearby:

"This one will do."

He signed the lease agreement with the other party on the spot and paid the deposit and rent as well.

The procedures were completed quickly, and I received the keys as well.

Shen Yu handed the key to Zhang Shuyu:

"This is yours. You can live here from now on. You don't need to worry about the water and electricity bills or anything. Just live here."

Zhang Shuyu took the still slightly cool key, clutched it in her hand, her heart heavy with a mixture of gratitude and inexplicable trepidation.

She had never stayed in such a nice place before, and of course she liked it, but this liking was mixed with too much guilt for Shen Yu spending so much money.

Shen Yu seemed oblivious to her complex emotions, or perhaps he was aware but didn't care.

He gave her the keys, then walked to the side, took out his phone, and made a call about something else...

Zhang Shuyu held the key, stood there for a few seconds, then mustered her courage and walked to Lin Anran, who had been standing quietly by the window looking at the street scene outside.

She tugged at Lin Anran's sleeve, her voice low and pleading:

"sister in law..."

Lin Anran turned to look at her, her eyes calm: "What's wrong?"

Zhang Shuyu bit her lip, glanced at Shen Yu who was on the phone not far away, and, making sure he couldn't hear her, said in an even softer voice, with a hint of embarrassment and insistence:

"My brother... rented a place for me, bought me clothes, gave me living expenses, spent so much money... I know he won't ask me for it back, but... I really don't want to owe my brother so much..."

"Sister-in-law, could you... help me find out roughly how much all of this cost? I need to have a general idea... I... I want to work and earn money myself in the future to slowly pay back my brother, just consider it... just consider it a loan."