Chapter 99: Chapter 96 Aggressive Buying and Selling
Hearing what Huang Chengyi said, Huo Sining felt hesitant, so she did not respond.
Huang Chengyi, being an elder and the father-in-law of Su Zhenhua, rightfully should live with the Su Family. But what would it look like for her to move in? Even though she was Liang Ruining’s daughter, she was still an outsider, and she had never met them before. If she really did as Huang Chengyi suggested and moved in with them, it might seem like she was making too much of herself.
Huang Hongying could naturally discern the reason behind Huo Sining’s hesitation. She had already made plans and, seeing Huo Sining’s silence, immediately took up the conversation:
“Dad, I’ve arranged everything a long time ago. Ningning has been in S City for several months, and I, as her aunt, haven’t shown much hospitality. Previously, we were unaware of her identity, but now that we know she is Ruining’s child, how could we mistreat her?”
“When Jinyuan and Qingqing were at school, a villa complex was developed opposite S University. Zhenhua and I thought it would be good to prepare a house for the kids, so we bought two villas there – one for Jinyuan and one for Qingqing. As it turned out, Jinyuan’s company is on the right track, and he has refused to take the property.”
“It just so happens that Ningning is now attending S University, and she and Qingqing are inseparable. I think it would be best to give that villa to Ningning as a meeting gift. One reason is to provide her with a decent place to live, and secondly, it will make it convenient for her schooling.”
Upon hearing Huang Hongying’s words, Huo Sining was taken aback by the favor. She hurriedly waved her hands and said, “This won’t do, Aunt, I really can’t accept your house!”
But Huang Hongying just laughed, “You are too polite, child. I have discussed this with your uncle, and the house has been vacant and idle for a while. It would be better to give it to you instead of letting it sit empty. The only thing is that it’s been a few years since we bought the house. I just hope you won’t think your aunt is too shabby.”
What kind of talk was that? Huang Hongying had shown her the house the second day after Huo Sining had met Su Qingqing. It was not far from S University, a genuine school district house, and a stand-alone villa at that, with an environment and location that couldn’t be any better. How could Huo Sining possibly look down on it?
But the idea of Huang Hongying giving her a house out of the blue felt inappropriate to Huo Sining, almost like a bargaining chip for treating Huang Chengyi’s leg, and it was difficult for her to accept.
“I think this suggestion is good! Jialin has a lot of things to do and doesn’t need to stay here with me. Chengxin, you and Jialin go back to the Imperial Capital. Huo girl and I will move to the villa. Alright, that’s settled!” Once Huang Chengyi, the head of the family, heard Huang Hongying’s words, he immediately made the decision, not allowing Huo Sining to refuse.
“Well then, I’ll call to have someone clean up the villa, and we can go there this afternoon.” Huang Hongying immediately started to arrange things and then, as if she just remembered something, said to Su Jinyuan, “Right, son, arrange for someone to handle the property transfer process.”
Su Jinyuan had no objection; a house was nothing of great consequence to him, and he also agreed that Huang Hongying’s suggestion was a good one. After all, Huo Sining was a girl, different from Wu Jun, and living together could lead to gossip. His sister could not be subjected to such disrespect.
“That’s wonderful! I’ll also move into the villa, so I can go to school with Ningning.” Su Qingqing’s eyes lit up when she heard the suggestion and quickly agreed.
However, Huang Hongying saw through her daughter’s intentions and scoffed, “Go to school together? Since when have you been so obedient? Skipping classes every day, even Professor Xie can’t control you. I think you’re interested not in that, but in coming to Ningning’s place to freeload meals, right?”
“Mom! You can’t just expose people like that!” Su Qingqing stomped her foot and protested with a flushed face.
Huo Sining was dumbfounded. So many people had decided without considering her feelings and opinions, simply ignoring her.
Huo Sining instinctively turned to Su Jinyuan for help, “Brother Jinyuan, that villa… I can move in, but there’s no need for a transfer of ownership, I really…”
Before Huo Sining could finish, Su Jinyuan interrupted her, his eyes full of seriousness, “Which car do you like?”
“Huh?” Huo Sining didn’t understand why Su Jinyuan suddenly shifted the topic to cars. Her mind hadn’t caught up, and she responded instinctively, “Of course, BMW and Mercedes.”
Huo Sining knew only a few car brands, and in her mind, BMW and Mercedes were probably the best cars, so she replied to Su Jinyuan without second thoughts that she liked these two brands.
It was only after she responded that she realized something was off. A light flashed in her eyes as she hurriedly asked, “Wait, why are you asking this? I was talking to you about the house. Look, don’t listen to what my aunt said just now. I won’t agree to transferring the house into my name, you–”
Su Jinyuan chuckled, “No problem, it doesn’t matter if you don’t agree. This doesn’t require your consent. I’ll have someone transfer it directly into your name.”
“Uhh…” Huo Sining suddenly felt like a deer caught in headlights. Could transferring a house really be coerced?
Huo Sining was skilled in cooking, the ingredients were fresh, and knowing that there was hope for curing Huang Chengyi’s leg disease, although Huo Sining’s home restaurant was a bit simple, the luncheon was enjoyable for both the guests and the host. Huang Chengyi even declared that after moving to the villa, he would not hire a cook; he wanted to eat dishes made by his granddaughter.
Of course, Huo Sining knew that the old man was joking, but she was genuinely happy.
The person arranged by Huang Hongying was quick to act. By the time they finished lunch, news arrived: the villa was already tidied up and ready.
Huang Chengyi, being an impatient man, insisted on Huo Sining moving in immediately, and Huo Sining had no choice but to agree to the old man’s request.
Everything was ready at the villa; one could move in with just a bag. Huo Sining didn’t have many belongings, so after packing a bit, she dragged her suitcase and followed the group to the villa neighborhood mentioned by Huang Hongying.
“Are you sure?” Not long after they arrived at the villa, Huang Jialin received a phone call. Whatever was said at the other end, his eyes widened in surprise as he glanced at Huo Sining not far away.
“Okay, I understand. Please thank Professor Gong for me and say I’ll explain the details when I return.” After hanging up the phone, Huang Jialin looked at the prescription in his hand, silent and contemplative.
Huang Hongying, standing beside him, saw Huang Jialin’s strange expression after the phone call and couldn’t help feeling curious, “What’s wrong?”
Huang Jialin didn’t know whether to feel surprised or relieved, but his emotions were complex, “This time, uncle has really encountered a master healer. It seems that Miss Huo didn’t lie!”