Yihai's northern district isn't particularly dilapidated; most of the urban villages have been renovated, so housing prices aren't low, and there aren't many good options. They couldn't find any bungalows, so the two of them could only look at a two-bedroom apartment at a real estate agency. The asking price was 500 yuan a month, and it wasn't far from Chen Xinxin's home.
Zhao Ling said, "How about we rent this room?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Okay."
Zhao Ling paid the referral fee and had the real estate agent show her the apartment. The two-bedroom apartment was furnished and even had a TV. The biggest advantage was that they had paid for heating this year, but since winter was already halfway over, the landlord couldn't charge them, which was a good deal for Zhao Ling and Zhao Qiang. They would be fools if they weren't satisfied with such excellent conditions. So, having just swindled money, Zhao Ling immediately paid three months' rent. Then, the two took the bus back to their old apartment to pack their things, as they were moving in that night.
Unlike Chen Xinxin, Zhao Ling's move was quite different. Aside from a few clothes and cosmetics, she didn't even have a water dispenser. The two of them packed all their belongings in a bundle, excluding bedding, which Zhao Qiang tied up with a rope and carried on his back, looking like refugees fleeing famine. On the way, Zhao Ling said sadly, "I've been out here for years, and I'm still in this sorry state. I don't dare go home for the New Year again. Sigh, I'll have to listen to my parents nagging me on New Year's Day."
Zhao Qiang patted Zhao Ling's shoulder to comfort her, "Alright, things will get better from now on. You have to believe in our hands. Our hands can create everything."
Zhao Ling sniffled and said, "You're alright, you have plenty of strength. I can't lift anything, what am I supposed to create? Create a person? That's a natural ability for us women. If you want, I can create one for you."
Zhao Qiang shook his head: "There's no rush to have children. I remember I used to know how to do repairs. I'll go to the library in the next few days to brush up on my knowledge in this area. How about we open a repair shop?"
Zhao Ling said, "You need capital to open a shop. We only have about a thousand yuan left, and we still have to feed you, you big glutton. What are we going to do?"
Zhao Qiang waved his fist: "I'll go back to being a porter."
Zhao Ling held Zhao Qiang's hand and said, "I don't want to leave, it's so tiring."
Zhao Qiang chuckled: "You don't understand. Actually, being a mover is the best job for me, it's just that there aren't that many jobs available."
Zhao Ling still objected: "No, it's too dirty."
Zhao Qiang said, "Our rented apartment has an electric water heater, so we can take a shower every day."
Zhao Ling still disagreed, "No, I mean no. Someone as delicate as you should find a more respectable job. Or how about we team up to swindle money from those lecherous men?"
Zhao Qiang turned his head away: "I won't do it."
Zhao Ling knew that Zhao Qiang was angry, so she didn't dare to bring it up again. The two went upstairs, opened the door, and started tidying up. There were two bedrooms, each with a bed, one a small bed and the other a large bed.
Zhao Ling pointed to the small room and said, "You can sleep in this room."
Zhao Qiang stared at the large room without saying a word. Zhao Ling sighed helplessly, "Fine, I'll allow you to come over tonight, but like last night, you can't cross the line, or I'll kick you."
Zhao Qiang then smiled: "No, I'm very naive, I don't understand anything right now."
Zhao Ling muttered, "You're kidding me. If I still don't understand anything after reading an entire dictionary, only I would believe it."
The two made up the bed. Zhao Qiang only had a thin mattress and blanket on his side, while Zhao Ling didn't have any spare bedding. The two sat on the large bed, with Zhao Ling resting her head on Zhao Qiang's lap. She took out her phone and said, "Call Xin Xin and ask her to come and see our home."
Zhao Qiang said, "Okay, let's celebrate moving into our new house tonight."
Zhao Ling said, "Forget it, save the money to buy you steamed buns... Oh, Xin Xin's phone is out of credit, hurry up and go downstairs and top it up with 100 yuan." As she spoke, Zhao Ling took out 100 yuan from her bag. Zhao Qiang asked for the number and ran downstairs. There was a row of shops at the entrance of the community, and at least two of them had signs for mobile phone top-up.
Zhao Qiang handed the money and his phone number to the shop owner. Inside, customers were chatting. "You know what? The slimming tea is selling like crazy again. It's now a million yuan a pack. Tingyou is out of stock, and it might never be available again. If the H virus spreads, it'll be terrible."
"Damn, I should have bought a few packs when they were 100,000 yuan a small packet. Who knew the government couldn't control this? This H virus is too domineering."
H virus? Slimming tea? Zhao Qiang's mind was a complete mess. Too many things wanted to flood in, but he just couldn't find the right way in. The pain was so intense he wanted to bang his head against the wall.
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Volume 2 [433] The Joy of Moving
[433] Congratulations on moving!
The shopkeeper said to Zhao Qiang, "It's topped up. Check your phone balance now."
Zhao Qiang reluctantly said, "Oh, okay, no need to check." After saying that, he quickly left the store, plopped down on the low cement wall of the flower bed by the roadside, and then couldn't stand up anymore. His mind was full of chaotic thoughts, and countless random characters flew around in front of his eyes, like seeing stars. Zhao Qiang thought he was going to die.
He didn't know how much time had passed when someone suddenly patted Zhao Qiang on the shoulder: "Zhao Qiang, what are you doing? Wait for me."
Zhao Qiang looked up with difficulty and saw Chen Xinxin. She must have received Zhao Ling's call and rushed over. Zhao Qiang said, "I have a headache. I'll sit by the roadside and rest for a bit."
Chen Xinxin quickly squatted down with concern, "Oh, are you alright? Let me help you to see a doctor."
Zhao Qiang waved his hand and said, "No need, no need, seeing a doctor won't help my illness. I'll just go back and lie down for a while and I'll be fine."
Chen Xinxin helped Zhao Qiang upstairs and said, "Alright, let's go upstairs."
Hearing the noise outside, Zhao Ling opened the security door and saw Zhao Qiang being almost dragged up by Chen Xinxin. She was terrified. "What happened? I said it took me more than half an hour to recharge my account. What's going on?"
Chen Xinxin said, "He said he had a headache. When I saw him, he was squatting at the entrance of the store."
Zhao Ling said, "Hurry up and get into bed, I'll rub it for you."
Zhao Qiang lay on his back on the bed, and Zhao Ling knelt behind his head, bending down to press her hands on his temples and gently rubbing them. As long as Zhao Qiang opened his eyes, he could see Zhao Ling's chest. Whether it was this that distracted Zhao Qiang or the onset of the pain had passed, he gradually stopped feeling the pain. Only Zhao Ling's moderately firm massage made him feel incredibly comfortable. He hummed softly, and Zhao Ling slightly increased the pressure, then occasionally tapped his head, each tap making him feel even more comfortable and relaxed.
Chen Xinxin, watching from the side, said, "Zhao Ling, I don't think he has a headache at all; he clearly wants you to massage him."
Zhao Ling said, "No, Zhao Qiang must have been tired from moving tiles this morning. You're not allowed to do this kind of work again."
Zhao Qiang understood that there was a problem with his brain's storage; some formatted memories were being repaired, but the repair process would definitely have an impact on his body. He would probably experience headaches more often in the future, so Zhao Ling would need to massage him frequently.
Chen Xinxin chuckled: "He's still my bodyguard? He's practically become your man."
Zhao Ling wasn't greedy and said, "It's for both of us. Don't leave tonight. This bed is big enough for the three of us."
Chen Xinxin said, "I'm not going to be a third wheel. You guys go crazy, what are we going to do for dinner?"
Zhao Ling said, "Of course we're going out to eat. I made some money this afternoon, what's the point of keeping it if not spending it? To use as toilet paper after the Earth is destroyed?"
Chen Xinxin asked in surprise, "You went to a massage parlor? Isn't Zhao Qiang angry?"
Zhao Ling said, "Why wouldn't I have one? What a stingy man. I took him with me and told him he was my younger brother."
Chen Xinxin said, "You should be happy that he's jealous. Zhao Qiang, get up. After dinner, you can massage him however you like when you come back. I won't get in your way."
Dinner was at a roadside food stall. Plates of stir-fried dishes were laid out on the table, and the owner would serve you whatever you wanted. Each plate cost about five or six yuan. Then we ordered a large plate of spicy skewers and rice noodles. In short, they were all so-called junk food. However, the bright red chili oil tempted Zhao Ling and Chen Xinxin to eat and eat. Together, the two of them ate the same amount as Zhao Qiang. They also drank alcohol, and their bellies were slightly bulging, which looked quite exaggerated.
After paying the bill, the three sat on the roadside pavers. Not far ahead were rows of brand-name clothing stores, their glass windows displaying exquisite garments. Zhao Ling and Chen Xinxin each drank three bottles of beer, while Zhao Qiang hadn't drunk any. Zhao Ling, slightly tipsy, pointed at the stores and said, "One day, I, Zhao Ling, will go there and buy whatever I like. I'll buy two pieces of clothing, wear one and throw the other away; I'll buy two pairs of shoes, wear one and throw the other away."
Chen Xinxin waved her hands and said, "I want to buy all those specialty storefronts and turn them all into fried dough stick shops. I want my family's fried dough sticks to be sold all over Yihai City!"
Zhao Ling stood up unsteadily, clasped her hands together, and shouted to the sky, "My future man will surely be above all others!"
Chen Xinxin stood up and said to the night sky, "My future man will definitely be a billionaire."
Zhao Ling shouted desperately, "My future man will surely be a king!"
Chen Xinxin screamed hysterically, "My future man will definitely be a chosen one of heaven!"
The two women expressed their feelings at length, completely ignoring the surprised looks from passersby. Zhao Qiang, standing to the side, felt extremely inferior. They had set such high goals, while he was just a guy who knew nothing, not even who he was. It seemed like he was hindering their bright future by following them.
"Haha..." Zhao Ling suddenly laughed again, then two lines of clear tears flowed from her eyes. She hugged Chen Xinxin and the two of them burst into tears. What she had just said was just to vent her feelings.
Two girls, bound by the same fate, became best friends. They envied the wealthy who lived in unparalleled luxury, longed for a carefree life with money to spend every day, dreamed of meeting their Prince Charming, and yearned for a change in their destiny. But all of this seemed too difficult; reality was too cruel.
Finally, Zhao Qiang helped the two women home. Since Chen Xinxin was drunk, there was no need to let her go home, otherwise Chen's mother would definitely scold her. Zhao Qiang would have to sleep in the small room tonight. Although there was heating in the room, one blanket was obviously not enough. However, Zhao Qiang did not want to be kicked off the bed. If it were only Zhao Ling, he believed that it would be fine to hold her while sleeping. But now that Chen Xinxin was also there, Zhao Qiang did not know her situation and decided that it was better to be cautious.
Zhao Qiang laid the two women side by side on the bed and was about to leave when Zhao Ling, who was lying outside, suddenly pulled him. Zhao Qiang lost his balance and fell next to Zhao Ling. Zhao Ling mumbled sleepily, "Turn off the light, it's too bright."
Zhao Qiang reached for the light switch, and with a snap, the room plunged into darkness. Zhao Ling whispered in Zhao Qiang's ear, "Take off your clothes, and ours too."
Zhao Qiang was startled: "Where's Xin Xin?"
Zhao Ling didn't seem as drunk as she had imagined. She whispered, "I told you to take your clothes off, so take them off now. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Take off all her clothes too."
Zhao Qiang thought to himself, "Why would I, a man, be afraid of you? You've delivered yourselves to my door." So Zhao Qiang first took off Zhao Ling's clothes. Zhao Ling cooperated and let Zhao Qiang undress her, but she wouldn't let him take off her underwear. Naturally, Zhao Qiang didn't force her. Then he took off Chen Xinxin's clothes. Chen Xinxin was really drunk. When Zhao Qiang took off her coat, she didn't know how to raise her arms. In his haste, Zhao Qiang could only pick her up and hold her in his arms before he could take off her sleeves.
Next came taking off her shirt. Her swollen breasts pressed against Zhao Qiang's chest, and Zhao Qiang's hands trembled with excitement. With great difficulty, he rolled Chen Xinxin's shirt up above her chest, and a light pink bra appeared before his eyes. The cups contained her voluptuous breasts, which swayed with Zhao Qiang's movements.
Before anyone knew it, Zhao Ling had reached out and snapped off Chen Xinxin's bra strap. The bra popped open with a whoosh, revealing a pair of snow-white breasts to Zhao Qiang. He was completely captivated by the rich fragrance, forgetting everything else. He immediately laid Chen Xinxin down on the bed, pressed himself against her, took one breast into his mouth, and grabbed one with each hand, squeezing them forcefully.
Although Chen Xinxin was drunk, she still felt pleasure in her sensitive areas of her body in her sleep. She held Zhao Qiang's head with both hands, let out heavy moans, and thrust her chest upwards from time to time, wanting Zhao Qiang to suck in her entire breasts. Zhao Qiang's hands and feet were a little numb with excitement. He was short of breath from burying his head between her legs for a long time and needed to expose himself to breathe from time to time.
Despite her young age, Chen Xinxin's breasts were truly magnificent. Zhao Qiang was absolutely smitten; it was difficult to even cup one breast in both hands. Unlike some girls whose large breasts sag, Chen Xinxin's skin fibers were at their most elastic at her age, making her breasts incredibly firm, like two large, fleshy bouncing balls. Zhao Qiang couldn't get enough of them.
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The light outside had been there for ages, and the sounds downstairs went from quiet to noisy, but the bedroom remained silent. Finally, when sunlight streamed through the window, Chen Xinxin couldn't take it anymore and shouted, "I can't pretend anymore! Okay, I admit it, I woke up a while ago!"
Zhao Ling also suddenly pulled off the covers and shouted, "Fine, I admit it, I woke up earlier."
Zhao Qiang hid between the two women, pulling the blanket over his head. "I don't admit it, I'm still sleeping."
Zhao Ling and Chen Xinxin grabbed Zhao Qiang by the ears and pulled him out forcefully. Zhao Ling chuckled and said, "Tell me, what did you do while we were drunk? It's one thing to hug me while we slept, but you even hugged Xinxin too."
Zhao Qiang thought to himself, "You clearly made me do it last night, but now you're denying it and instead asking me to admit it. Should I admit it or not? Logically speaking, I'm the one who benefited, so I should admit it."
Chen Xinxin hugged her blanket, turned her back to Zhao Qiang, and sobbed. Zhao Qiang had no choice but to hug her from behind and say, "I'm sorry, I was drunk too. But I really like them both so much that I couldn't help touching them. But I didn't do anything else. Don't cry, or I'll let you touch them back." This apology lacked sincerity. Fortunately, the two girls considered Zhao Qiang an ignorant boy, so they didn't hold it against him. If Zhao Qiang had used sweet talk, it might have alienated them.
Chen Xinxin cursed, "You wish! I'd never touch you, not even if you didn't do anything else. Now, you have to choose between me and Zhao Ling." Chen Xinxin actually liked Zhao Qiang too, otherwise she would have already chopped him with a knife. To be honest, with Zhao Qiang's handsome appearance and tender skin, it's normal for girls to like him. This is probably a perk he got after his body was rebooted.
Zhao Qiang said, "Choosing one and abandoning the other is too cruel."
Chen Xinxin said, "Do you want to have your cake and eat it too?"
Zhao Qiang replied honestly, "Yes."
Chen Xinxin and Zhao Ling suddenly sprang into action, ignoring their naked upper bodies, grabbing pillows and smothering Zhao Qiang's genitals, then pressing down hard to prevent him from breathing. Zhao Qiang remained motionless, feigning death, which terrified the two girls. They hurriedly removed the pillows and fanned him. The commotion continued until 8 a.m. before the three of them finally got dressed. By this time, Chen Xinxin had stopped pressing Zhao Qiang about who he chose. Regardless of Zhao Qiang's answer, it would hurt one of the girls, so all three wisely chose to avoid the topic altogether.
Volume 2 [434] Finding People
[434] Looking for someone
Chen Xinxin looked around the new house and said, "Zhao Ling, the conditions here are much better than ours."
While applying makeup, Zhao Ling said, "It's not cheap either, five hundred a month."
Chen Xinxin said, "The key is that there's heating, it's so comfortable to sleep at night."
Zhao Ling chuckled: "This has nothing to do with having heating, the key issue is having a man holding you."
Chen Xinxin gently patted Zhao Ling's back: "Last night you must have taken advantage of me while I was drunk and messed around. Now Zhao Qiang has taken advantage of you. What are we going to do?"
Zhao Qiang is hiding in the bathroom right now. Zhao Ling said, "What else can we do? We'll just muddle through like this. He's so handsome, has a good temper, listens to us, and is strong enough to protect us. Where can we find such a good man? Let's share one. We're good friends, we don't distinguish between each other. If you want to marry him, then I'm willing to step back from the spotlight."
Chen Xinxin said, "If my mom finds out about this, she'll scold me to death."
Zhao Ling said, "Haven't you always considered yourself a rebel? You don't even dare to do something this simple?"
Chen Xinxin couldn't stand the provocation, "Who wouldn't dare to do it? If they didn't dare to do it, I would forgive them. It just feels like the three of us are acting ridiculously."
Zhao Ling said, "Haven't you been seeking unusual thrills and pleasures? Didn't you say you wanted to live a life that ordinary women would never live? I'm creating that opportunity for you, but now you're backing down."