The little dumpling is five and a half years old, which made his father so angry that his head split

Li Tian completely agreed with Ye Zhao's words.

Although marriage involves two families.

But for them, who have experienced so much, it's a matter between the two of them.

Everyone just hopes they are doing well.

After resting at home for one night, Li Tian returned to school early the next morning.

On the third day, Shen Yi called her, and Xiao Hong invited her to dinner.

From any perspective, we definitely have to have this meal.

Having multiple partners isn't necessarily a bad thing.

The restaurant was chosen by Shen Yi.

Although he is very busy, he is passionate about eating and drinking.

So they are very familiar with where to find good food.

To cater to Xiao Hong's tastes, they went to a Huaiyang cuisine restaurant today.

On the lighter side.

For the sweltering heat of summer, light and refreshing dishes are the most suitable.

This meal was not only a reunion of several friends, but also an opportunity to further strengthen their bond.

To be honest, the reason we were able to get along so well in high school was because we had a lot in common.

"Wang Juan went to study in Hong Kong. Have you run into her?"

Xiao Hong shook his head.

He has spent most of the last two years abroad, and when he does come home, he either stays at home or attends necessary social events.

Unless you specifically contact them, it's virtually impossible to bump into them.

"Give me your contact information. I'll treat her to a meal when I get back. Since she's on my turf, I should at least show her the hospitality of a local and take care of her."

Li Tian took out a notebook from her pocket, tore off a page, and wrote down an address for Xiao Hong.

Li Tian didn't want to explain why Wang Juan went to Hong Kong. If Wang Juan wanted to tell Xiao Hong when they met, she would.

After finishing their meal, Li Tian and his sister left first.

Because Li Tian had something to do in the afternoon, something she couldn't cancel.

Shen Yi and Xiao Hong did not separate immediately.

Instead, he took Xiao Hong to his newly purchased villa.

This villa is already quite in line with Xiao Hong's expectations.

The original building, which had cost a lot of money to renovate, had all sorts of awkward aspects.

He never liked it.

"Have all the houses in this neighborhood been sold?"

Shen Yi smiled.

"Interested in being my neighbor?"

Xiao Hong felt relaxed and at ease in front of Shen Yi, and truly considered him a friend.

It's not that I'm not sincere towards Li Tian and his sister.

Rather, the gap between the two sides is quite large, creating a sense of incompatibility and looking up to each other.

"Of course I'd like to be your neighbor; I do find this house quite comfortable."

Shen Yi laughed twice.

"That's easy, all you need is money."

"If you really want it, let's go directly to the sales office and ask."

Xiao Hong had nothing else to do today, so he chatted with Shen Yi as they went to the sales office.

"Haven't you confessed your feelings to Li Tian yet?"

Shen Yi glared at Xiao Hong.

"She's still young; it's not the right time for her to be thinking about relationships."

Xiao Hong smiled and patted Shen Yi on the shoulder.

"Don't blame me for not warning you, if we wait until Li Tian is an adult, how many chances will you have left?"

"I have no hope with my current identity, so I don't even think about it that way. But if you still have a chance, you should definitely seize it."

"Don't miss the opportunity, or you'll regret it for the rest of your life."

Shen Yi patted Xiao Hong on the shoulder with a wry smile.

"My relationship with them, these siblings, has lasted for so many years. We're not related by blood, but it's closer than family. I don't dare say it, because I'm afraid that if I do, Li Tian won't reciprocate, and it will be very awkward when we meet again."

"Maybe we can't even be friends anymore."

Xiao Hong shook his head.

He wasn't someone who had been through this before and had no experience.

But I always felt that if I didn't say anything, I would definitely regret it.

"Sometimes men have to be a little thick-skinned. It's normal to be rejected, but if you don't try, you're destined to never get it."

"Don't always give silently. She'll treat you like a brother, and are you willing to be a brother forever?"

Are you willing?

They should be willing.

Li Tian is so outstanding and wonderful; she deserves the best.

But he wasn't the best one.

Medical students have long and arduous studies, and even after graduation, they must start as resident physicians.

He often had to work night shifts, so he didn't have much energy to take care of Li Tian.

Li Tian has his own ambitions.

He won't be of any help to Li Tian, ​​not even in terms of caring for or looking after her.

Similarly, when he needs companionship and communication, he probably won't get a timely response from Li Tian.

Do two parallel lines ever intersect?

Even if two people truly love each other, they may not be able to stay together, let alone if it's just one-sided on his part.

Besides Li Tian's young age, this was the reason why Shen Yi dared not confess his feelings.

He himself was a little confused about whether he truly loved Li Tian or if it was just a long-standing obsession.

Shen Yi shook his head.

I let go of the heavy thoughts in my heart.

"And you? What are your plans? What will you do after graduation?"

Xiao Hong glanced at Shen Yi.

"In the past, I only thought about doing whatever made me comfortable. Anyway, I had more money than I could spend, so I didn't need to work hard."

"But in the past two years, as I've gotten older and experienced ups and downs in my family, I've come to realize that one must have the means to make a living."

Shen Yi smiled silently.

Xiao Hong's ability to speak like this proves that he has indeed made considerable progress.

A sign of maturity is having a sense of responsibility.

Xiao Hong himself did not laugh.

"Do you know why I never had any intention of pursuing Li Tian from the very beginning?"

"Li Tian is so beautiful and outstanding, of course I like her, it's a man's instinct."

"But the gap between our two families is a natural chasm. Even if I were as outstanding as her, there would be no possibility between us, so I never indulge in wishful thinking."

"After graduation, I want to return to Hong Kong and enter politics. Hong Kong is about to be returned to China. As long as I stand on the side of the motherland, I should have a chance to rise to prominence."

"Oh, by the way, I have a girlfriend now, a white girl, quite lovely. But after graduation, I'll marry the daughter of a Hong Kong legislator, to gain his support and political capital."

Xiao Hong gave Shen Yi a push.

"Don't look at me like that. Dating is a matter of mutual consent, and I also gave my heart."

"Love and marriage are not the same thing. A partner who doesn't offer support will not have a future together."

"I know exactly what I want."

After hearing these words, Shen Yi felt that his own beliefs had been greatly impacted.

But it seems like there's nothing to refute.

Everyone has their own values ​​and their own chosen way of life.

Others have no right to point fingers.

Upon arriving at the sales office, Xiao Hong immediately placed an order for a villa.

It wasn't far from Shen Yi's house, just two houses away.

After signing the contract and paying the full amount, all that's left is to get the property certificate.

In the following days, Xiao Hong did not contact Li Tian and his sister again, and quietly left the capital after finishing his business.

Accompanied by her grandmother, Li Tian successfully signed the land lease contract.

She signed it in her own name, and Ye Zhao ratified the contract.

The signature should have been that of the guardian, Li Yuanchao, but as things stand, it's unclear when Li Yuanchao will be able to return home.

With the Zheng family making the necessary arrangements, the procedures were completed very quickly.

The lease term is twenty years.

This is the longest permitted period for renting collectively owned farmland.

A small hill and 65 acres of wasteland.

The annual rent is six thousand yuan.

Li Tian paid this year's rent on a daily basis and prepaid next year's rent.

From then on, the annual rent was paid in January each year.