To be honest, Jiang Jianhuan only met her on the day he rented the apartment. After that, all transactions were conducted online. When light bulbs or faucets broke, he had to fix them all by himself, because the landlady would disappear on those days and only reappear on the day the rent was due.
"Is there something you need?" Even Jiang Jianhuan couldn't be nice to her, and asked irritably.
"Oh, it's like this. Your apartment has recently been sold, so you'll have to pack your things and move out as soon as possible." The landlady's face was all smiles, she must have made a fortune. Jiang Jianhuan couldn't believe that anyone would be willing to buy such a dilapidated house in such a location.
The landlord was also very happy. Luckily, he found a buyer. The monthly rent was incredibly cheap. Selling it all at once and receiving the full amount would cover many years' worth of rent.
"Then I'll start looking for a place this month, and I'll move as soon as I find one." Jiang Jianhuan thought about it. Her income had increased several times compared to before, so it would be good to rent a place closer to the company.
"That won't do." The landlord's face changed as soon as he heard that. "I'm handing over the apartment soon, and you need to move out within the next couple of days at the latest."
"How could this be so sudden! They told me today that I have to move out tomorrow!" Jiang Jianhuan was furious. "We signed a contract, which requires thirty days' notice! I don't care, I have to wait until I find a place!"
"Miss, it's fine to follow the contract. I'll refund the penalty to you. Just consider it a good deed, don't block my path to making money." The landlady suddenly changed her tone, revealing yellow teeth in a forced smile. Jiang Jianhuan recalled the contract terms: penalty for breach of contract!
It's only one month's rent!
How could she have been so impulsive as to sign such an unequal treaty?
After the landlord left, Jiang Jianhuan felt depressed and even considered giving up and packing her things on Sunday.
Where should we move to...?
She couldn't help but think of Su Mo's suggestion from a while ago, and an absurd guess popped into her mind, but she also felt that it was unlikely.
Jiang Jianhuan sat on the sofa, hugging a cushion, lost in thought, a sense of despair lingering in her heart.
This was the scene that Su Mo saw when he pushed the door open. He carefully walked over, squatted down in front of her, and asked softly.
"What's wrong? Are you angry with me?"
"The landlord wants me to move out in the next couple of days." Jiang Jianhuan rested her chin on the pillow, looking sullen and pitiful.
She said the house had been bought.
"So soon?" Su Mo frowned, then seemed to remember something, relaxed, and patted her head. "That's perfect, why don't you move in with me? Take advantage of today's holiday to pack your things."
Su Mo glanced at her watch and pondered, "But I probably won't be able to finish it now. I can leave some for tomorrow to move."
Jiang Jianhuan didn't answer, but just looked at him with her bright black eyes. Su Mo tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, looking very gentle.
"What are you thinking about?"
"I was wondering if you bought the house," Jiang Jianhuan answered obediently, voicing her inner doubts. Su Mo was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and patted her forehead.
"What are you thinking? Even if I wanted you to move in with me, there's no need to buy this place." His smile was rather helpless, as if he hadn't expected her to make such a guess. Jiang Jianhuan thought about it and realized that Su Mo was unlikely to do such a thing.
"Okay, let's get ready to move then." She dejectedly reached out, hugged Su Mo's waist, and snuggled into his arms. She looked utterly dejected, as if she had been forced into a corner but had no choice but to compromise.
Su Mo hugged her tightly, placed his palm on the back of her head, and rubbed it.
She felt a chill run down her spine and knew she had to hide the property certificate well when she got back, making sure she didn't find it.
Chapter 55
The move went smoothly. There wasn't much stuff. Most of the large items were left by the previous tenant. The bed, sofa, and table were things Jiang Jianhuan found at a secondhand market and didn't plan to take with him. After packing, there were only two boxes of clothes and some miscellaneous household items.
In fact, Jiang Jianhuan hadn't been back in China for very long; it was originally just a temporary place to stay. She had already lost the habit of adding things to her home. Poverty is a good teacher; it can change many bad habits.
She lost her appetite for dinner, and by evening, everything was loaded into the car, including the bag of pig's trotters that Jiang Jianhuan had bought at noon. Su Mo carried the last two cardboard boxes downstairs, stuffed them into the back seat, and finally closed the car door.
"Let's go." He said. Jiang Jianhuan looked up at the old residential building where she had lived for more than half a year and nodded. "Okay."
As the sun set, the black car gradually drove out of the alley. The orange-red light stained a corner of the building, making the gray-black area look brighter and warmer.
Jiang Jianhuan came to Su Mo's house again, but unexpectedly, he was there to stay. As he pushed open the door, Jiang Jianhuan looked around the large and cold living room and remembered Su Mo's expressionless and indifferent face when he came here before.
She couldn't help but smile. Su Mo bent down, took a pair of slippers from the cabinet, and handed them to her feet. Seeing this, she looked at her and asked with a smile.
"What are you thinking about?"
"Thinking of someone, who used to give me the cold shoulder time and time again," Jiang Jianhuan teased. Su Mo watched her walk in and awkwardly touched her nose behind her.
At that time, seeing her evoked both love and hate. Su Mo couldn't control her emotions at all, and the things she did now seem strange and abnormal.
"Put everything in my room, I'll go tidy up your wardrobe." Su Mo immediately changed the subject, pulling her suitcase upstairs. Jiang Jianhuan watched his somewhat flustered figure, and the corners of her mouth widened her smile.
Jiang Jianhuan found a place downstairs to put away some odds and ends. Su Mo's place was simply furnished, even the refrigerator was empty. After filling it with the things she brought, it looked full and had a more homey feel.
The small items of everyday life softened his previously overly simple and clean style.
It seems a little warmer now.
She examined it for a few moments, nodded in satisfaction, and went upstairs.
Su Mo was tidying up her clothes in the box. It was almost done. The coats, shirts, shoes and socks were all neatly arranged next to his, creating a strange fusion of two completely different styles.
Actually, he was always better at managing things than she was, so Jiang Jianhuan let him do as he pleased, leaning against the door and looking around the room.
The color scheme is very cool, with black and white floors and walls, gray bed sheets and duvet covers, double-layered curtains (gray linen with a white inner lining), wooden tables and chairs, and a gray linen sofa.
The only vibrant color was probably the glazed vase on the table.
?
How could Su Mo have such a thing?
As far as Jiang Jianhuan knew, he did not like bright colors.
"Where did this vase come from?" Jiang Jianhuan walked over, picked it up and examined it, asking casually. Su Mo was squatting on the ground, tidying up her underwear and putting it into the drawer.