After my divorce, I started to have good luck

Chapter 1376 - 714: Two New Neighbors (Part 2)

"Why are you men all like this? Once you have some money, your desires instantly swell up, always looking for women."Zhou Qianru was speaking from experience, not really criticizing Chen Feng.

So, Chen Feng wasn’t offended. Instead, he laughed and said, "That’s probably just human nature. Men get rich and turn bad, that’s true for most of them. And women turn bad and get rich, that’s true too. It’s all the same."

Zhou Qianru didn’t argue with him, returning to the main point, "Then I’ll rent your apartment. Give me a discount on the rent."

Seeing her say this, Chen Feng didn’t mention waiving the rent, fearing it might upset her.

"Then just give me two thousand a month," Chen Feng said casually.

But Zhou Qianru said, "Five thousand, let’s say I’m taking advantage of you a little."

Seeing her say this, Chen Feng nodded, "Alright, five thousand then."

"I’ll rent for one month first. I’ll transfer the money to you via WeChat later. If the place suits me, I’ll pay you quarterly. Is that okay with you?"

Why would there be any objections?

Chen Feng nodded, "No objections."

"Then it’s settled. I’ll move in within these couple of days."

"Okay," Chen Feng agreed, then asked, "Want to go and sit at my place now?"

Zhou Qianru hesitated for a moment before shaking her head, "Forget it, just send me back first. I’ll find a moving company in the afternoon to move things from the old house."

"Let me go with you," Chen Feng offered enthusiastically.

"No need," Zhou Qianru refused and explained, "There are still two housekeepers left behind. I don’t want them to misunderstand our relationship."

"Alright, I’ll take you back first then."

So, Chen Feng drove Zhou Qianru back. She went upstairs to get her things, and then she drove her car out of the neighborhood with Chen Feng following. After traveling together for a while, they went their separate ways.

Through the rearview mirror, Chen Feng saw Zhou Qianru’s car turning away, and felt a small twinge of reluctance.

After all, Zhou Qianru had been the woman he admired back then. Even though years had passed and she’s approaching forty, she’s still attractive to him.

In the afternoon, when Sun and Wu returned home from work, Wu Mengting curiously asked, "Who’s the gift box by the door from? It’s been sitting there the whole time."

Chen Feng realized he hadn’t brought in the cake sent by Sun Yanhong earlier that morning.

"It’s from Sun Yanhong, the rich lady who’s always lusting after me."

Wu Mengting knew about Sun Yanhong’s attempt to buy Chen Feng’s shares in Dianchuang Culture Company and her offer to give him a house.

"Why is she giving you gifts? Leaving them by our door? Is she openly pursuing you now?" Wu Mengting asked with a puzzled expression.

Chen Feng explained, "She moved into Red Villa Bay, living in D08, so she’s our neighbor now. She said the gift is a cake she made herself, brought it over in the morning. I didn’t open the door for her. Later, just throw it out as trash."

Wu Mengting was a bit annoyed and amused, saying, "Looks like you’re quite attractive to her, chasing all the way here."

Chen Feng said with some pride, "That’s why you two should cherish me, this outstanding man."

Wu Mengting laughed, "I bet Sun Yanhong must be a hideous creature."

Chen Feng responded seriously, "You’re mistaken. To be honest, she’s pretty attractive. Even though she’s in her early forties, she’s maintained herself well and has a good figure."

"Then why aren’t you tempted?"

"She’s too much trouble, has a bad reputation. Plus, she’s still technically married. How could I ever get involved?"

"What if she has a good reputation and is from a respectable family?"

"I wouldn’t want her; she’s not my type. Don’t look at me like that. I might be a flirt, but I don’t want just any woman. By the way, I rented out the E06 apartment."

"Ah, why suddenly rent it out? You said you wouldn’t!"

Chen Feng briefly explained the situation with Zhou Qianru, of course omitting that they’d known each other for over ten years, just saying he knew her by chance, felt sorry for her, and admired her courage of leaving everything behind, thus renting it to her.

After hearing Chen Feng’s introduction of Zhou Qianru, the two women felt sympathetic towards her, losing her parents early and being with the wrong person, it’s really pitiful.

Fortunately, Zhou Qianru has savings, skills, and is still a university associate professor.

Although they were slightly puzzled by Chen Feng’s sudden generosity, they didn’t delve into it.

At around eight the next morning, Zhou Qianru moved in, notifying Chen Feng to meet her and help with some paperwork at the management office.

Chen Feng was just finishing his shower when he got her call, quickly threw on some clothes and went over. He first helped her with the paperwork at the management office, and then helped move her belongings.

She hadn’t hired a moving company this time, nor did she bring much, just a large suitcase and some art supplies and tools.

With Chen Feng helping out, they managed to move everything in just two trips.

He took her to the second floor to pick a room, obviously choosing the master bedroom, the room Chen Feng used to live in.

Chen Feng was straightforward about it, and without much hesitation, she expressed her wish to stay in the master bedroom.

Chen Feng handed her his keys, then gave her a tour of the space, especially the kitchen, pointing out that there were plenty of pots and pans already available, so she wouldn’t need to buy these if she planned to cook.

After showing her around, the two sat down on the sofa in the first-floor living room.

"When should I meet your two girlfriends? By the way, did you tell them about renting this apartment to me?"

Zhou Qianru asked in a seemingly casual tone.

Chen Feng, having built some immunity to her teasing, chuckled and said, "I talked to them. If you want to meet them, just come with me for lunch. But, don’t mention we’ve known each other for a long time. I told them I met you through Tao Yaoyang and haven’t known you for long."

Zhou Qianru was slightly critical, "Someone like you is worried they might misunderstand?"

Chen Feng laughed wryly, "I’m worried they’ll know the truth about us and turn hostile towards you."

Zhou Qianru paused with a hint of displeasure, "Our real relationship is purely friendship. Can’t we say that?"

Chen Feng looked at her amusedly, asking, "Do you really think we’re just friends?"

"What else?" Zhou Qianru glared at him.

Chen Feng, giving her face, laughed and said, "Alright, we’re just friends."

Zhou Qianru was momentarily at a loss for words.