Chapter 83: The House Is Secured

At the Upper City District Housing Management Bureau, in front of the counter for processing property transfers, Zhang Xiaoli quickly signed her name on document after document according to the staff member's instructions.

One hour later, all the procedures were completed.

"Alright, you can go back and wait for news. It will probably take another half a month for the property deed to come down. You can call this number to check the progress at any time," the staff member at the counter said to Zhang Xiaoli.

"Okay, thank you," Zhang Xiaoli said with a smile, then stood up and walked outside.

Behind her, the four members of the Zhou Family all surrounded her, as if they were afraid she might run away.

"Lili, look, the house has been transferred to your name just as you wanted; it's time to settle things between you and Xiaojun, right?" Zhou Dakui said with a chuckle from the side.

"Sure, no problem," Zhang Xiaoli agreed readily.

"Lili, when do you think you could tell your family so our two families can pick a date and get the engagement done first?" Xie Fenglan asked, looking a bit anxious.

"Auntie, you just pick a date. I'm the only one in my family, so I have the final say," Zhang Xiaoli said with a grin.

"Ah? You're the only one in your family?" Hearing Zhang Xiaoli's words, Xie Fenglan was somewhat surprised.

"Didn't Xiaojun tell you? My parents both passed away when I was young," Zhang Xiaoli said, looking back at Zhou Xiaojun.

"Ahem... well, Mom, Dad, Xiaoli's parents were both in poor health, so..." Zhou Xiaojun explained, looking a bit embarrassed.

"Look at you, child, why didn't you tell the family about this sooner!" Xie Fenglan scolded, though a flash of joy crossed her eyes.

Zhang Xiaoli having no family made things even easier. At first, she had been worried that when Zhang Xiaoli married her son, if her maternal family were unreasonable and made excessive demands, it would be difficult to handle.

Now that she knew Zhang Xiaoli had no maternal family, Xie Fenglan couldn't have been happier.

With a girl like this, wouldn't she be able to manipulate her however she wanted in the future?

Thinking this to herself, the expression on Xie Fenglan's face became even warmer.

"Lili, you and Xiaojun go shopping first. Auntie will buy some good food; come over for dinner tonight," Xie Fenglan invited warmly.

"Auntie, tonight won't work. I have a client who booked me for a home treatment; let's talk about it in a couple of days," Zhang Xiaoli said with a smile.

"Oh my, what could be more important than this? Just tell your client and cancel it if you can," Xie Fenglan said, looking a bit displeased.

"That won't do. They're all regular clients and we've already made an appointment. If I don't go, they'll complain about me," Zhang Xiaoli said earnestly.

"Sigh, alright then. Xiaojun, you take good care of Xiaoli, and absolutely do not make Lili angry again," Xie Fenglan urged with a solemn face.

"Alright, Mom, I know. You guys go back first," Zhou Xiaojun said, waving his hand with some annoyance.

After exiting the property bureau, Zhang Xiaoli stepped in her high heels toward the bright red Porsche 911.

Zhou Xiaojun, following behind her, watched her curvaceous figure and felt a surge of heat inside his body; he couldn't help but rush forward a few steps, wanting to put his arm around Zhang Xiaoli's waist.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiaoli seemed to have eyes in the back of her head, twisting her slender waist to dodge him.

"Zhou Xiaojun, what are you doing?" Zhang Xiaoli asked unhappily, looking at him with an unkind gaze.

"Hehe, Lili, look, our business is all settled and we're about to get engaged, why are you still like this?" Zhou Xiaojun said with a cheeky grin.

"Zhou Xiaojun, did I tell you that you aren't allowed to touch me before we're married?" Zhang Xiaoli said bluntly.

"What era is this? Who still cares about that?" Zhou Xiaojun said with a dismissive expression and a laugh.

"I care! Zhou Xiaojun, I'm warning you, don't think that just because I agreed to marry you, you can disrespect me! I'm telling you, if you do this again, I can back out at any time!" Zhang Xiaoli said sharply.

"How can you back out? Our family has already transferred the wedding house into your name." Hearing this from Zhang Xiaoli, Zhou Xiaojun immediately grew anxious.

"Pfft, an old house in the old city district—don't think I care about it that much. I'm telling you, Zhou Xiaojun, I'm not greedy for your Lao Zhou Family's house. If I back out, I'll definitely return the house to you!" Zhang Xiaoli said with a cold snort.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't do that, Xiaoli. How can you back out of something we've already agreed on?" Zhou Xiaojun said urgently.

"Then are you going to keep pawing at me?" Zhang Xiaoli said coldly.

"No, no, I'll listen to you, I'll listen to you," Zhou Xiaojun said with a sheepish smile.

"That's more like it! Alright, I have to go provide a treatment for a client; you go home by yourself," Zhang Xiaoli said, pulling open the door of the Porsche 911 and slipping inside.

Seeing this, Zhou Xiaojun hurriedly circled to the other side, pulling open the door to get in.

"Hey, hey, hey, Zhou Xiaojun, what are you doing? Who told you to get in?" Zhang Xiaoli glared at him and said.

"Hehe, Xiaoli, let me experience what it's like to be in a sports car," Zhou Xiaojun said with a cheeky grin.

"Zhou Xiaojun, how can you be so shameless? I gave you the chance to buy me a Porsche, but your family tried to fob me off with some cheap piece of junk. Now that I've spent my own money to buy a car, you want a free ride? I'm telling you, get out right now and go ride your electric scooter!"

As she spoke, Zhang Xiaoli slammed the car door shut and locked it immediately.

"Vroom!" A powerful engine roar erupted, and Zhang Xiaoli drove the sports car away from the parking lot.

"Motherf—!" Zhou Xiaojun was left alone in the wind, and upon seeing this, he couldn't help but curse.

He only felt an indescribable irritation in his heart at this moment, especially after that scene of Zhang Xiaoli getting into the car; looking down at her exposed chest and those fair, shapely legs, he couldn't wait to pounce on her and have his way with her!

"Little brat, playing hard to get with me, huh? Just you wait until we get the marriage certificate, see how I deal with you!" Zhou Xiaojun spat on the ground and said, feeling unwilling.

With a fire burning in his heart and nowhere to vent it, Zhou Xiaojun naturally thought of the "old spot."

He rode his electric scooter, familiar with the route, and turned into a small alley.

Looking at the pink neon sign, Zhou Xiaojun felt a surge of heat in his heart.

"Honghong is still the best; she's understanding and doesn't have so much drama!" Zhou Xiaojun thought to himself, walking quickly toward the shop.

At this moment, he didn't notice at all that an inconspicuous Volkswagen had been following him the whole way.

Seeing Zhou Xiaojun enter the shop, the man in the car, wearing sunglasses and a baseball cap, called Zhang Xiaoli directly.

"Zhou Xiaojun has entered the shop."

After saying this simple sentence, the man hung up the phone decisively and continued to watch the small alley.