After dinner and distributing gifts, Chen Cheng asked Xiao Hai to take Wen Shulin back, while he, Xiao Meier, and Mei Xiang took a cab back to the Houhai Courtyard.
The last time, Meng Wanning had arrived unexpectedly, so they couldn’t prepare properly and had to temporarily stay in the west side room.
But this time, Xiao Meier had been preparing for several days in advance and had people thoroughly clean out the neighboring courtyard.
"Mei Xiang, look, you’ll be staying in this courtyard."
Xiao Meier’s face was flushed with wine, and her smile couldn’t be suppressed, "Xiao Cheng and I will live right next to you, just pass through this archway and you’ll be there."
Mei Xiang was also a bit tipsy, she looked at the small courtyard with its blue bricks and gray tiles, "Wow, it’s so beautiful!"
"Of course! I’ve already told Xiao Cheng long ago, when you come, you’ll stay at our house! It’s convenient!"
Xiao Meier, pulling Mei Xiang’s arm, walked inside, "You see, although it’s not as big as the main courtyard, it has everything you need."
"This is the main room, it’s the bedroom and study; this is the east side room, which can be used as a tea room or guest room; this is the west side room, which can be turned into a dressing room or storage room;
The small garden in the courtyard will be planted with new flowers and plants in a couple of days, during your leisure time, you can enjoy the sun in the courtyard, drink tea, read a book, how pleasant!"
Xiao Meier stopped, "If you’re willing, you can even plant them yourself!"
Listening to Xiao Meier’s introduction, Mei Xiang was filled with emotion.
In a foreign land, having such a place to call home was like a dream for Mei Xiang.
"Meier sister..." Mei Xiang pursed her lips, "You are too kind to me, I don’t even know what to say..."
Seeing Mei Xiang’s moved expression, Xiao Meier said with a smile, "Then don’t say anything. Look, there’s ’Mei’ in my name, and you have one too, that’s our fate."
"Also, Xiao Cheng cares a lot about you too. He knows you’re unfamiliar with everything here, so he asked me to clean up this place in advance."
Hearing Chen Cheng’s name, Mei Xiang turned to look at the man not far away, her heart even more overwhelmed with emotion.
"Come on, take a look at your bedroom."
Saying so, Xiao Meier continued to lead Mei Xiang forward.
The bedroom was decorated warmly and comfortably, with its elegant colors and simple furniture, it felt very relaxing.
The bed was covered with brand new linens, exuding a faint fragrance.
Xiao Meier walked to the wardrobe, opened the door, "I’ve already put some new clothes and daily necessities here, if you need anything else, just let me know."
Seeing a closet full of clothes and daily necessities, Mei Xiang was even more touched.
"Meier sister, you really treat me like a real younger sister."
Xiao Meier smiled, "You are my sister."
After saying that, she took out an exquisite gift box from the wardrobe and handed it to Mei Xiang, "Here, this is a welcome gift for you."
Mei Xiang took the box curiously and opened it – there was a bunch of keys.
"This is for the main door, this is for the garage." Xiao Meier explained in detail, "It’ll be convenient for you when you go out."
Mei Xiang looked at the keys in her hand, her feelings were complex.
She initially thought it would be some kind of valuable gift, but it turned out to be such a "welcome gift" full of the essence of daily life.
This allowed her to more vividly feel Xiao Meier’s sincerity and care, and also made her realize her own place in this "home".
"Meier sister..." Mei Xiang choked up, her eyes reddening once again, "Thank you..."
She didn’t know what to say to express her emotions at that moment.
Xiao Meier patted Mei Xiang’s hand with a laugh, "Why be so polite? From now on, this is your home: come back whenever you want, go out whenever you want, no need to inform me."
Mei Xiang gripped the keys tightly, feeling the heavy trust and warmth, "I understand, Meier sister."
Xiao Meier then showed Mei Xiang the other rooms in the courtyard and explained in detail their functions and uses.
Mei Xiang listened attentively; she was full of love for her new home and full of expectations for the future.
After the tour was mostly over, Xiao Meier returned to the arch, naturally looping her arm through Chen Cheng’s, "Then Mei Xiang, have an early rest. If you need anything, just tell me or Xiao Cheng."
Mei Xiang stood straight and bowed deeply to Xiao Meier, "Thank you, Meier sister."
"Don’t say thanks anymore, you’ve said it many times already."
Xiao Meier covered her mouth and laughed, "We will go back now."
Chen Cheng thought for a moment, "It’s getting cold, remember to keep the floor heating on while sleeping, don’t catch a cold."
"I know, Chen... Mr. Chen. Thank you for your hospitality~"
Xiao Meier chuckled, "You’re still being so formal, you can call him Brother Chen or something, calling him Mr. sounds like you two don’t know each other."
Mei Xiang blinked, "Is that okay?"
"As long as you’re happy," Chen Cheng joined in.
"Alright. Good night, Brother Cheng, Meier sister."
Returning to the main courtyard’s bedroom, Xiao Meier went into the bathroom to remove her makeup while asking, "Xiao Cheng, Mei Xiang is not leaving, does she plan to live in the country?"
Chen Cheng was taking off his shoes and stopped, "What’s up?"
Xiao Meier came out and sat next to Chen Cheng, "I mean, she’s a young girl, coming from afar without knowing anyone, what for?"
"Also, I remember she’s some company’s boss, right? She’s not running the company anymore?"
Chen Cheng didn’t answer the first question, only the second one, "Oh, she’s already sold her company."