Chapter 27: Preparing to Rent a House

Familiarity is naturally familiarity~

After all, he had dated quite a few girls in high school, and it was impossible to always go to the same restaurant; if he were recognized, he would overturn the boat.

Gangan listened to Li Yan's words and smiled: "Your mouth is really sweet."

She pulled the chair and sat down, looking at the lake in the night, "The materials you shot this afternoon, I've seen a few pictures, I haven't seen the video yet, but it must be good. What reward do you want?"

Li Yan smiled: "Didn't think about any reward, just friends helping out. Besides, you are also a local internet celebrity; I help you shoot good works, your popularity will be higher, and you will have more resources in the future. In case I need you to introduce any connections, isn't it just a matter of a word?"

Gangan nodded: "It's reasonable for you to say so. I can help you connect with some local resources, such as exhibition planning, cultural exchange; after all, I know quite a few people in the local short video circle."

The dishes and watermelon juice were soon served on the table; Li Yan poured two cups of tea and handed one to Gangan.

"Moisten your throat with tea first, then eat slowly."

Gangan appreciated his steady rhythm, and the two chatted while drinking tea.

She asked about Li Yan's plans for university, and he answered frankly: "I've already been admitted to the Advertising major at Sichuan University, planning to go to Shudu in advance to adapt to the environment and see the rental situation around the school. Because freshman dormitories might not be very convenient, I want to rent a house to be freer."

Gangan was curious: "When are you planning to go?"

Li Yan: "Maybe next week or in another week or two, I'll go after handling things here. Anyway, I have free time."

Gangan's eyes flashed with surprise: "So free and easy, I usually shoot videos, either locally or around the province, and I really haven't thought about going to Shudu to adapt to university life in advance. But Shudu is a good place, with lots of food, beautiful scenery, and people are enthusiastic."

Li Yan smiled: "Yes, I've also heard that Sichuan girls are gentle and beautiful, and I'll make a few more friends when the time comes."

Gangan half-jokingly: "You say this in front of me, are you trying to anger me? You just met me and you're thinking about more beautiful Sichuan girls?"

Li Yan smiled indifferently: "You are also very beautiful, just saying. My attitude toward making friends is very open, no matter where they are from, as long as we can chat."

The conversation between the two, if you say it's ambiguous, it's not ambiguous, but it's definitely not the communication of ordinary friends.

The night deepened, the waiter served the dishes, snails, white-cut chicken, steamed sea bass, and wild mushroom soup were all placed on the table, with color, fragrance, and taste. Li Yan lightly used public chopsticks to pick a piece of white-cut chicken for Gangan: "Try this chicken, it's very tender, and the ginger and scallion dipping sauce is unique."

Gangan tasted it and nodded in praise: "Hmm, delicious! Do you have research on food?"

Li Yan smiled: "Can't talk about research, just try different restaurants often and accumulate experience slowly."

The two chatted while eating, the atmosphere was relaxed, no need for too many sweet words, but instead, they were at ease.

Many of Gangan's fans wanted to invite her to dinner, but most brought an urgent mindset or an overly flattering posture, making her uncomfortable.

Li Yan was different; he was natural throughout, from the choice of environment to ordering, from the rhythm of conversation to the distribution of punchlines, all were handled just right.

This kind of man made her feel comfortable in a subtle way.

After the meal, Li Yan paid the bill.

The bill was about three thousand yuan, including the private room fee, plus tonics like wild mushroom soup, and expensive imported fish ingredients, but it didn't count for much to Li Yan.

He didn't change his face when swiping the card, signed lightly, and it was done in one go.

Gangan saw it in her eyes, but didn't over-praise.

She knew that for Li Yan, this was normal spending, no need to be overly surprised or sycophantic.

When leaving the restaurant, there was a breeze blowing by the lake, and the starlight in the night sky was faint, but it gave people a sense of peace.

Gangan sighed lightly: "Today was really pleasant, you helped me shoot materials and treated me to such a good restaurant. Let me treat you next time."

Li Yan smiled: "No problem, I don't mind if you are willing to treat. But don't have a burden, I'm also enjoying the process."

Gangan looked up at him: "How long until you go to Shudu? Will I not see you soon?"

Li Yan spread his hands: "Not too long, I plan to leave next weekend. When the time comes, you can come to Shudu to play, and I'll be your guide."

Gangan smiled: "Then I'll remember that, if I have travel plans, I'll look for you."

When saying goodbye, Gangan took a taxi first.

Li Yan watched the taillights disappear, his heart very calm.

He didn't have a jumping heartbeat, nor did he indulge in fantasies, just feeling that this night was very fulfilling.

Looking back at the lake, he breathed in the cool air lightly.

On the way home, Li Yan received a WeChat from Wang Zhen: "Brother Yan, I'm almost at the restaurant, nervous!"

Li Yan replied: "Relax, just perform normally."

Wang Zhen sent again: "Liu Yuting said she has some special desserts she wants to take me to try, and might go to a movie after eating. Do you think I should bring a small gift?"

Li Yan thought for a moment: "No need to over-prepare, the girl has already agreed to come out tonight, which means she has a good impression of you. Just behave naturally. Tell me if there's progress later."

Wang Zhen sent a cute emoji: "Okay Brother, I'll try!"

Closing WeChat, Li Yan smiled.

Wang Zhen and Liu Yuting could be considered a combination of similar levels; Wang Zhen's family ran a supermarket, and the family was moderately wealthy.

Liu Yuting was a girl with a bit of personality, not as quiet and pure as Shen Qingyue, and different from Gangan's internet celebrity status, but she won in being relaxed to get along with.

For Wang Zhen, this relationship had hope of sprouting.

Li Yan returned home late at night, seeing the door of his parents' bedroom closed, indicating they were already asleep.

He returned to his room lightly, copied the videos and photos shot today to the hard drive for backup, and then browsed them simply.

For the photos and videos he shot, he always looked at them a few more times, on one hand to appreciate the works, and on the other to find room for improvement.

Flipping through Gangan's photos, he felt a bit satisfied.

Her smile was frozen under the lens, reflecting her sweet yet mature charm.

Thinking that he might meet Shen Qingyue perfunctorily in two or three days, he didn't care at all; anyway, he was the controller and wasn't bound.

Shen Qingyue was just a completed chapter for him now, and he didn't need to open it again immediately.

And for Gangan, he had a deeper intersection point; she had resources, fans, and unique cultural points, which could produce more chemical reactions.

After washing up, Li Yan sat at the desk, opened the computer to check Shudu rental information.

Finding a finely decorated small apartment around the school, a monthly rent of three to five thousand wasn't difficult for him.

He saw a good community, with complete supporting facilities, a ten-minute walk from the main gate of Sichuan University; this location was ideal.

He wrote down the agent's phone number, planning to contact them tomorrow or the day after.

Then he packed his luggage directly and flew to Shudu to see the house, moving there in advance to start a free life after the summer vacation. ===== CHAPTER 28 =====