When Shen Youjin got home, she glanced at the house - selling information she had posted and was surprised to find an inquiry message.
She replied a couple of sentences in the background. After waiting for a while and seeing that the other party didn't respond, she went to take a hot bath.
The weather had been getting hotter recently. Every time she went out, even for just a minute, she would break out in a sweat.
Coupled with the fact that she was pregnant, as soon as the heat hit her, her stomach would start to churn.
When she came out after drying her hair, the other party still hadn't replied. So she simply changed into her pajamas and curled up in the air - conditioned room to play games.
Who said that doing nothing couldn't be a way to reward oneself? Doing nothing meant not causing any trouble, so it definitely deserved a reward.
She played until the city lights came on. Then she finally stretched and stood up, ready to go to sleep.
Just then, her phone suddenly rang. She took a look and it was an unfamiliar number.
"Beauty, when can we sign the contract for that house?"
Shen Youjin was stunned. The other party seemed to be in a hurry.
"You should have known all the information about that house. If you think it's okay, I can find someone to show you around."
The other party replied very readily and said that if they could sign the contract this week, they were willing to add an extra 100,000 yuan.
Shen Youjin was a bit curious. After asking in detail, she learned that the other party was running a themed haunted house and her house would be just right for them.
After confirming the other party's purpose, the two made an appointment for the house - viewing time. Shen Youjin immediately contacted a professional house - viewing agent. She didn't want to show up when she didn't know the other party's identity and background.
Most importantly, Chi Tingwan had left such a shadow on her that just thinking about her made her shiver.
Maybe due to the stress, she had a strange dream that night. In the dream, she was back at the time when she and Ling Qiuqiu had a falling - out.
Ling Qiuqiu was sitting alone in the waiting room, as if waiting for someone to see her off.
And Shen Youjin was hiding where Ling Qiuqiu couldn't see her. There seemed to be a century - long gap between them.
She wanted to go over to explain and pour out her feelings, but she couldn't move a single step. She just watched helplessly as Ling Qiuqiu checked in and disappeared from sight.
It wasn't until the sun was high in the sky and the phone rang that she woke up.
"Miss Shen, the house has been viewed. Mr. Zhang is very satisfied. When are you available? We can sign the contract."
Shen Youjin rubbed her messy hair from sleep. After thinking for a while, she said, "This afternoon. I need to prepare."
The other side readily agreed and then hung up the phone.
Shen Youjin looked at the overcast sky outside. It was going to rain today.
She thought for a while and sent a message to Jiang Zeshen, asking if he was available this afternoon.
With Jiang Zeshen around, she didn't have to worry too much even if the other party had any bad intentions.
Jiang Zeshen was very reliable when it came to protecting women.
Five minutes later, Jiang Zeshen called.
"Little princess, why do you suddenly want to invite me? Is the sun rising in the west today?"
His words were a bit sarcastic, but Shen Youjin didn't care.
"I suddenly remembered that you owe me the appearance fee for accompanying you to the new - car launch event before."
Jiang Zeshen thought for a long time before he remembered what they had said. He originally thought it was just a joke from Shen Youjin.
"Yo, you still remember. It seems you really care about me."
Shen Youjin ignored his glib talk and just asked, "Are you available today? If not, I'll find someone else."
Hearing that she was going to find someone else, Jiang Zeshen immediately got anxious. "I'll go. When?"
Shen Youjin was amused by his reaction. "You don't even ask where I'm taking you. Aren't you afraid that I'll sell you?"
"I'm willing to be sold by you." Jiang Zeshen blurted out. "Who asked you to be my little princess?"
Shen Youjin curled her lips but didn't take his words to heart.
Sometimes, a man's sweet talk was just for fun. If you really took it seriously, you would end up worse off than anyone else.
After hanging up the phone, she simply made herself a nutritious meal. Then she changed into a slightly thick suit and went to a lawyer to draw up a contract.
In the afternoon, the sky was pitch - black, as if night had suddenly fallen.
After a muffled thunderclap, the long - awaited heavy rain finally poured down.
Jiang Zeshen drove to pick her up. When they got there, he realized that she had asked him to be her "bodyguard".
Fortunately, this deal was smoother than expected. The other party directly transferred the full payment to her.
They quickly signed the contract, had it notarized, and then went to handle the property transfer with the relevant materials.
Looking at the large amount of money in her card, although she had lost a bit, Shen Youjin was still content.
"So, is this appearance fee okay?" Jiang Zeshen asked with a smile while driving. "If it's not enough, I can stay tonight and make up for it?"
Shen Youjin's smile immediately faded. "No, it's enough."
Hearing this, Jiang Zeshen pretended to sigh sadly. Looking at the constantly swaying windshield wipers, he said, "Hey, you're so stingy."
"..." Was this really about being stingy? "Aren't you busy at the company today?"
Shen Youjin changed the topic. Jiang Zeshen paused for a moment. "It's okay. I had a business deal to discuss, but I rescheduled it."
At this moment, the rain was pouring heavily. Listening to the thunderclaps, Shen Youjin's voice unconsciously became a bit low, but it was covered by the sound of the rain.
"I've delayed you. How about I treat you to dinner another day?"
"It's a small thing." Jiang Zeshen paused and said half - seriously, half - jokingly, "If you really want to treat me, how about going to my place?"
A nerve in Shen Youjin's mind suddenly tightened. "You still haven't given up?"
How could she not know that Jiang Zeshen wanted her to go home and meet his parents? But she didn't know who the father of the child in her belly was. How could she agree to him?
If it was his child, it would be okay. She would bring it up on her own initiative without him saying anything.
"I just want you to know that not all parents are unreasonable." Jiang Zeshen was rarely serious. "You are you. You don't need to bear the blame for anything."
These words hit Shen Youjin right in the heart. Her slender fingers tightened on the seat - belt unconsciously.
"Let's wait a while. I'm really not ready yet."
As she was speaking, she wanted to take advantage of the atmosphere to try to get some information from Jiang Zeshen to find out if the child in her belly was his.
But before she could open her mouth, Jiang Zeshen suddenly changed his expression and quickly turned the steering wheel. She instantly fell towards him and was then pulled back by the seat - belt.
She was startled, and her heart was pounding so hard that it felt like it was about to jump out of her throat.
She saw a car suddenly appear out of nowhere and block their way in the heavy rain.
If Jiang Zeshen hadn't reacted quickly, the two cars would have crashed into each other!