Chapter 285 Discussing Buying a House

Chapter 285 Discussing Buying a House

"I have some things to say to them privately, so you can go and take care of your own business first!" After saying that, he waved to Ma Aning.

After receiving her daughter's signal, Ma Aning, though still somewhat uneasy, could not say anything more and could only nod helplessly and turn to leave.

After Ma Aning left, Shen Xiaoxiao turned to Xiahou Jie and Xingyun and said softly, "Xingyun, Xiahou, come with me for a moment. I have something important to discuss with you."

As he spoke, he strode toward the door. Xiahou Jie and Xingyun exchanged a glance and followed closely behind to the door.

As soon as they stopped, Shen Xiaoxiao asked directly, "Are you two really going to spend the New Year here and come with me when school starts?"

Her beautiful eyes were fixed on the two people in front of her, taking in their every subtle movement.

Dai Xingyun hummed in agreement.

"Where is Xiahou?" Shen Xiaoxiao asked softly, her voice clear and crisp.

Then, she leaned forward slightly and continued, "Your parents must miss you very much and want to spend the New Year with you."

Besides, I want to go study with you all next year after the Spring Festival!

Upon hearing this, Dai Xingyun instantly understood Shen Xiaoxiao's intention. He gazed at her and slowly asked, "Xiaoxiao, do you really want us to go back?" His tone was tinged with sadness.

Shen Xiaoxiao nodded without hesitation and replied with a smile, "That's right, I do hope you can go back."

"How wonderful it would be if the whole family could gather together and celebrate a lively New Year!"

Dai Xingyun's face suddenly darkened, as if shrouded in dark clouds, making him look extremely unpleasant.

He bit his lip tightly, his brow furrowed, and said in an almost accusatory tone, "Why? Why do you insist on making us go back? Isn't it good for me to stay here with you?"

Looking at the expression on his face, Shen Xiaoxiao couldn't help but feel speechless. She rolled her eyes and said irritably, "Quickly put away all those messy ideas of yours!"

She paused briefly, then explained, "There are two reasons why I asked you to go back first."

"Firstly, you've really rarely gone home these past few years. Although everyone went home for the Spring Festival last year, if you can go back this year with your university admission notices, your uncles and aunts will be overjoyed."

"Secondly, it's because I really didn't want to live in the school dormitory while I was studying. As you all know, I've earned quite a bit of money through my own efforts over the past few years."

"I estimate that it's enough for me to buy a courtyard house in Kyoto! And, I especially love those old, slightly worn courtyard houses."

Upon hearing this, Dai Xingyun's eyes lit up, his face filled with undisguised excitement, and he hurriedly asked, "So, you mean you're planning to buy property in Kyoto?"

Shen Xiaoxiao nodded without hesitation and replied, "That's right. I've always wanted to own a house in Kyoto, so that no matter what, I'll have a place to settle down in peace."

"So, I'll have to trouble you to keep an eye out for suitable housing when you get back. Of course, it would be even better if you could buy one near the school!"

"Little sister, don't worry about this, leave it to me. I'll definitely find you a house you'll love!" Xiahou Jie confidently patted his chest and made his promise.

"Great! Thank you so much!" Shen Xiaoxiao smiled so much that her eyes curved into crescent moons, her face beaming with joy.

At this moment, Dai Xingyun, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up: "Even if we have to go back first, we have to wait until your family catches that despicable little thief. Otherwise, I won't be able to put my mind at ease, and I won't be able to rest easy even when I get home."

Looking at Dai Xingyun's unwavering gaze and resolute tone, Shen Xiaoxiao wanted to persuade him further, but she swallowed her words back.

After some discussion, everyone decided to proceed according to the plan for the time being.

When they came out of the room, they were surprised to find Ma Aning and Shen Zishan standing furtively at the door, their bodies pressed tightly against the door and their ears pressed against it, obviously eavesdropping on the conversation inside.

Upon seeing this, everyone was stunned at first, and then couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Shen Zishan scratched his head awkwardly and said with a sheepish grin, "Hehehe, you guys are done talking! I just came to see if there's anything we can help with..."

Meanwhile, Ma Aning blushed and fidgeted with the hem of her clothes, looking rather flustered.

The elderly couple were caught eavesdropping on their younger relatives outside their door, which was quite embarrassing.

Seeing this, Shen Xiaoxiao quickly went up and took her parents' arms, saying in a coquettish tone, "Mom and Dad, we were just talking about how I don't really want to live at school, so I'm planning to buy a house outside and live on my own."

"When you want to come visit me in the future, you'll have a place to stay."

After she finished speaking, she looked at Shen Zishan and Ma Aning with anticipation.

When Shen Zishan heard that his beloved daughter did not want to live at school, he thought that he and his wife missed her and went to see the house she was staying at.

Filled with emotion, without even thinking, he waved his hand and made the decision: "If she doesn't want to live at school, then she can stay home. I'll have Xingyun and the others put in a lot of effort to help our daughter find a suitable place to live."

"Thank you, Dad. I knew you were the best to me," Shen Xiaoxiao said happily, hugging Shen Zishan's arm affectionately.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, the police arrived at the village on time as agreed.

They were all in high spirits, their sharp eyes searching for clues and evidence.

Because the incidents all occurred in this small village, the search area was relatively small.

Before long, the police arrived at Shen Manman's house.

They first knocked politely on the door, but there was no response from inside.

So one of the police officers knocked harder and shouted, "Is anyone home? Please open the door!"

Inside, a family was frantically shoveling rice into their mouths.

He didn't open the door until he had swallowed the last bite of food in his mouth.

The police officers were outside when they heard hurried footsteps, followed by the door slowly opening a crack.

Through the crack in the door, one could see a group of people standing inside, looking flustered, with Shen Manman at the head.

Her face was as pale as paper, and her eyes flickered uncertainly, clearly indicating that she was in a state of great panic.

When the door was fully open, the police filed in.