Chapter 825 New Neighbors

Chapter 825 New Neighbors

Lin Tan got up from her room and went outside to find Xiao Feng had already opened the door. The person outside handed her a gift box, and after they chatted for a few minutes, Xiao Feng closed the door.

"Who's knocking?" Lin Tan asked, puzzled.

“The person next door is named Gu Yang.” Xiao Feng placed the gift box on the coffee table as she spoke. “She said it was a gift for us when we moved in, and that she had things to move in over the next couple of days and didn’t want to disturb us.”

A hint of understanding flashed in Lin Tan's eyes.

Xiao Feng's gaze was still fixed on the gift box: "This neighbor must be very rich."

"How so?" Lin Tan stopped herself as soon as she asked the question. Most of the people who live in this community are quite wealthy, except for her, who is just renting.

High-rise apartments, prime locations.

Even if you want to buy it, it's hard to get one.

“These supplements are quite expensive and hard to buy.” Xiao Feng pushed the gift box towards Lin Tan. “Besides, the person who gave the gift, Gu Yang, is the homeowner’s personal assistant.”

Lin Tan nodded.

Just then.

There was another knock on the door.

When Xiaofeng saw that the same person was still on the smart peephole, she went over and opened the door.

The first thing you see is a man with a sunny and refreshing appearance, around twenty-four or twenty-five years old. He gives off a very reliable and comfortable feeling. He nodded slightly when he saw Lin Tan, then looked back at Xiao Feng: "Um..."

"What's wrong?" Xiao Feng asked.

"Could I borrow some hot water from your house?" Gu Yang asked tentatively, then took out an unopened bucket of instant noodles from behind her. "I'd like to have dinner."

Xiao Feng subconsciously looked at Lin Tan.

Lin Tan nodded.

Xiao Feng then replied, "I'll make it for you."

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" Gu Yang hurriedly expressed her gratitude, her face full of sincere thanks.

A short while later.

Xiao Feng then handed him a glass of hot water, casually asking, "You haven't eaten yet, it's so late?"

"I've been busy with the boss's move, and I haven't finished since this afternoon," Gu Yang said, taking his instant noodles. "Please forgive me if I've bothered you these past few days."

"It's okay, you go eat first," Xiao Feng said.

"Okay." Gu Yang held her instant noodles in both hands. "Thank you very much!"

After saying that, he left.

Seeing him busy at work, Xiao Feng sighed, "He's really working hard, still busy in the middle of the night." Then she cupped her face in her hands and couldn't help but praise, "But he's so handsome! And his personality is so cute."

Lin Tan chuckled and said, "You."

"Don't you think he's very good-looking?" Xiao Feng admired her personal assistant, whom she had only met twice. "His eyes are clean and clear, revealing a kind of innocent purity untouched by the world."

Lin Tan did not deny it.

They are indeed quite naive.

Judging from his appearance, he hasn't suffered the harsh realities of society yet.

The man who hadn't been through the harsh realities of society was now sitting at the table eating instant noodles. Compared to his simple and honest demeanor just moments before, he now appeared remarkably shrewd and worldly-wise.

There was another person sitting opposite him.

Wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a custom-made suit, he looked refined and elegant; he was Huo Sinian, who had just returned from the banquet.

"Have you seen anyone?" Huo Sinian asked.

"I saw it." Gu Yang slurped up a mouthful of instant noodles, eating with relish.

"How about it?"

"Don't worry, I acted very well." Gu Yang continued eating his noodles. "They're not wary of me now, and probably still think I'm a kind and honest person."

Huo Sinian glanced at the instant noodles in his hand, and his brows furrowed involuntarily.

Gu Yang thought he was craving it, so she pushed the noodles towards him: "Want some?"

"Don't let me smell this in my room again." Huo Sinian stood up as he spoke, disliking such strong-smelling food. "Otherwise, you'll be thrown into the trash along with it."

"If I get thrown away, who will deal with those two bodyguards for you?" Gu Yang slurped another bite, then deliberately made a slurping sound as she finished speaking.

Huo Sinian: "We don't need you."

Gu Yang: "But you find me the most convenient to use."

Huo Sinian: "..."

It's definitely the most convenient one.

This guy has been his bodyguard in the shadows for so many years, he can easily blend into his surroundings.

Besides, we still need him here for the time being.

"How many days do you plan to move?" Gu Yang asked the most direct question. "I want to make it seem more real so I don't give myself away."

Huo Sinian: "Whatever you say."

Gu Yang: "Do you live here?"

Considering Lin Tan's personality, Huo Sinian replied, "I'll come and stay with you when you've gotten to know them well."

"Tsk tsk tsk," Gu Yang said, "Taking advantage of what's readily available."

Huo Sinian didn't answer him, and walked towards the balcony.

I can't tolerate the smell of his instant noodles at all.

Over the next two days.

Lin Tan went to work as usual.

However, because of what happened at the banquet, she was somewhat anxious and worried, fearing that Huo Sinian would cause trouble for her elsewhere after failing to sabotage her at the banquet. Fortunately, two days later, she heard from Qin Jiangye that Huo Sinian had returned to Jingzhou.

That moment.

She felt a huge weight lifted off her shoulders.

Seeing her reaction, Qin Jiangye couldn't help but ask, "Are you that afraid of him?"

"It's not that I'm afraid," Lin Tan said honestly, "I just don't want to get into trouble."

Qin Jiangye's gaze swept over her arm: "How's your arm?"

Lin Tan: "I can already exert force."

"That's fine then." Qin Jiangye remained as relaxed as ever. "Don't forget to have lunch at the Xie family's tomorrow."

Lin Tan paused.

Really going?

"Uncle Xie and Aunt Jun even specifically asked me to ask you what you like to eat and if you have any dietary restrictions." Qin Jiangye leaned back in his chair, looking quite relaxed. "They'll prepare accordingly."

Lin Tan: "I'm fine with anything."

Qin Jiangye cautioned, "But the elders will worry about not being able to take good care of us."

"I don't like things that are too greasy or have a strong flavor." Lin Tan picked out two.

Qin Jiangye: "Okay, go ahead and get busy. I'll pick you up tomorrow."

Lin Tan said "okay".

A few seconds later.

Qin Jiangye saw that she was still standing there without moving: "What's wrong?"

"What do Mr. Xie and Mrs. Jun like?" Lin Tan thought that it was proper to bring a gift when visiting someone's home. "I'll prepare one in advance."

"No need," Qin Jiangye said. "You're coming with me on behalf of the company. The company will prepare a suitable gift. You just need to go."

"I see."

"Um."

"Then I'll go and get busy."

After saying that, Lin Tan left, feeling both nervous and excited about their meeting the next day.

Even she herself didn't realize that she was unconsciously trying to get closer to Madam Jun.

Regardless of family background or appearance.

It was just that inexplicable sense of familiarity deep in my heart.

After she left, Qin Jiangye sent Qin Mo a message: "We'll be at Aunt Jun's around 11 AM tomorrow. When are you planning to go?"

Qin Mo: [I'm not going.]

Qin Jiangye raised an eyebrow slightly.

Qin Mo: [Lin Tan isn't familiar with them, don't make her feel awkward.]

Qin Jiangye: [Don't worry, considering the generous reward you've given me, I'll treat my future sister-in-law well.]

Qin Mo did not reply.

It's not appropriate for him to go.

He shouldn't be showing up until Aunt Jun and Uncle Xie really like Lin Tan.

Xie Yi knew he was alright; they were brothers.

But if Aunt Jun and Uncle Xie found out, they would suspect that Lin Tan had ulterior motives. Not to mention that there is also his mother who is watching him all the time. If she finds out that he has connected Lin Tan with the Xie family, who knows what kind of trouble she will cause.