Chapter 7

A hundred-year-old ginseng plant disrupted Lin Yihang's original plans.

Since he had to personally prepare the medicinal cuisine, it was clearly inappropriate to stay in the hospital any longer.

Discharge from the hospital.

Lin Yihang made his decision immediately. He didn't have much to begin with, which made it convenient. He threw away the fruits and other items beside him and went to the admission office with empty hands.

A short while later, he came out with a broad smile, holding over seven thousand yuan.

"Yang Tingting is really a little rich girl! She actually paid ten thousand yuan as a deposit for the hospital stay."

"But, this hospital is really greedy. After staying for two days and getting a physical examination, it actually cost more than two thousand yuan... tsk tsk! It seems that practicing medicine is indeed a way to make money!"

Lin Yihang sighed.

He had just said that as long as Yang Tingting helped him buy the necessary herbs, they would be even. In theory, these seven thousand yuan should belong to Yang Tingting.

However, Lin Yihang now felt justified in putting the money in his pocket.

"Yang Tingting is so rich; she definitely won't miss these seven thousand yuan. I'm in a difficult situation right now, and this can help me out. At worst, I'll consider it a loan and pay her back when I have money in the future."

Lin Yihang quickly convinced himself.

Leaving the hospital, the street was bustling with traffic and people.

Lin Yihang then realized that he didn't have anywhere to go. Back to his uncle's house? No, that wouldn't be good! He didn't want to live as a second-class citizen.

"Let's rent a place. After all, I have money!"

Lin Yihang patted his bulging pocket.

He hailed a taxi and went to a real estate agency near the school. His requirements were simple: close to the school and quiet. He didn't care much about the rent—of course, the most important point was that he could move in immediately.

Lin Yihang, who was now broke, had once been well-off and didn't take these small amounts of money seriously.

"Hehe, you're preparing for the college entrance exam, right? You're renting a place to save time on the commute and study more conveniently, aren't you?" The agent pushed his glasses up his nose, assuming he knew the answer.

"Um, yes!" Lin Yihang nodded.

"You came at the perfect time. Just this noon, someone registered a property. Because they are a single mother, they don't trust people in society, so they require the tenant to be female or a student. The place is not far from your school and is very quiet. Pay the deposit! Three hundred yuan, and then I'll take you to see it."

"Swish, swish, swish!" Lin Yihang counted out three hundred yuan without hesitation.

The agent drove, and Lin Yihang sat in the passenger seat.

After several turns... it was indeed very quiet.

However, this quietness was a bit different from what Lin Yihang had in mind. He wanted a quiet living environment, but here... it seemed to refer to the surrounding area, with old, neglected roads and puddles... Lin Yihang remembered that it had rained about ten days ago... Yes, it showed that the road was originally well-constructed and waterproof.

It was about three to four hundred meters from a bustling street. However, the lack of streetlights for this distance was a bit excessive.

"Hehe, the road conditions are a bit poor, but you'll only be staying for a few months. The key is that it's far from the busy street, so it's quiet! It won't affect your evening study, which is perfect for you."

"An educational district house, right next to No. 1 High School, a room of about ten square meters, with a monthly rent of only five hundred yuan. There's no better deal than this."

The agent kept talking, afraid that Lin Yihang would turn around and leave when he saw the environment.

Of course, Lin Yihang had no such intention. The sun was already setting, and it was getting late. If he didn't stay here, he might have to sleep on the street.

It would have to do!

Finally, the car stopped in front of a three-story building.

Compared to the buildings from the 1980s and 1990s around it, this building was still in relatively good condition.

Ding dong!

The agent rang the doorbell.

The door opened, and a young woman came out... to be precise, a beautiful young woman. She had long, fine hair, a curvy figure, and long, slender legs... If it weren't for the black-rimmed glasses, her score would have been even higher.

"Ms. Tong is at home. A tenant has come to see the place," the agent greeted with a smile.

"Oh, so quickly!" Ms. Tong opened the door, somewhat surprised.

"Of course, of course. Our agency is very efficient. We have a large number of clients, so once we have a suitable property, we match it immediately," the agent shamelessly advertised for his company.

Well, Lin Yihang was speechless. It seemed that his arrival had nothing to do with the agency's client base.

Of course, the agent had been so polite on the way, so Lin Yihang didn't want to embarrass him.

When the young woman saw Lin Yihang, she was slightly taken aback. Clearly, his identity as a young man made her hesitate.

"Oh, let me introduce you. This is the landlord, Ms. Tong Xiaoyan. This is Lin Yihang, a senior student at Shuncheng No. 1 High School. He's renting a place nearby to save time on the commute and prepare for the college entrance exam. This fits your requirements perfectly, Ms. Tong!"

The agent's words dispelled Ms. Tong Xiaoyan's concerns.

Being a high school student was somewhat deceptive in certain situations.

"Hehe, so you're a top student from No. 1 High School! Please come in, please come in!"

Ms. Tong Xiaoyan invited him in.

Being from No. 1 High School was true, but being a top student was a bit of an exaggeration...

"Ha!"

As soon as the door opened, a young, sweet voice rang out. A little girl, about four or five years old, wearing pants and a skirt, with two small braids, and a round, chubby face, jumped out from behind the door.

"Sailor Moon, transform!"

The cute little girl spun around, making various gestures, then stared at Lin Yihang and the agent with wide eyes.

"I will represent the moon and destroy you—"

She pointed, and the scene froze.

"Ha ha, what a cute little girl," the agent, used to dealing with people, smiled and praised her.

At the same time, he regretted not having a piece of candy. If he had given her a lollipop at this moment, it would have been perfect.

"Hmph! I don't want your praise! Tell me, are you also bad people who want to bully my mom?" The little girl coldly snorted, not buying the agent's act.

"..." Lin Yihang and the agent were immediately at a loss. What was going on? Bad people who bully her mom... that was a serious accusation!

The agent's eyes involuntarily scanned Ms. Tong Xiaoyan... her figure was well-proportioned, and he thought, if he really had the chance to bully her, it might be quite enjoyable.

"Lulu, stop it," Ms. Tong Xiaoyan was also embarrassed, pulling the child aside. "Go back to your room, 'Boonie Bears' is about to end."

"Oh no! Baldy is cutting down trees again, I have to go see..." The little girl immediately ran off.

"Hehe, sorry, that's my daughter, she's four and a half years old and very mischievous," Ms. Tong Xiaoyan smiled apologetically, then quickly added, "But don't worry, she's very well-behaved and won't disturb your studies or rest."

"..." Well, both mischievous and well-behaved, your daughter must have a dual personality!

Lin Yihang, of course, didn't mind. "It's fine, it's fine! I used to live with my uncle, and I have a younger brother who is even more mischievous."

Lin Yihang wasn't exaggerating. His uncle's son, who was eleven years old, loved to tease him, even once putting a snake in his bed... Lin Yihang almost died of fright, but his aunt just laughed and praised the boy for being lively and promising.

"Hehe!" Ms. Tong Xiaoyan smiled, clearly taking it as a polite remark.

"I live on the third floor with Lulu. There are rooms available on the first and second floors. If you like any of them, you can choose freely," Ms. Tong Xiaoyan said.

"Okay."

Lin Yihang nodded, took a quick look, and chose a room on the first floor.

The deal was done, and the agent happily took three hundred yuan from Ms. Tong Xiaoyan and left.

Lin Yihang's room was spotlessly clean, matching the style of the entire building. It was clear that Ms. Tong Xiaoyan was a diligent and tidy woman.

The room had a double bed, a wardrobe, a computer desk, and a study desk... the room wasn't large, but the furniture was well-arranged and didn't feel crowded.

There were basic furnishings, but the bed only had a mattress, and the wardrobe was empty.

"Hey? Don't you have any luggage?" Ms. Tong Xiaoyan noticed now.

"Um! There seems to be a market nearby, right? I'll go buy a quilt and some bedding later... anyway, my books are all at school." Lin Yihang added, almost forgetting that he was supposed to be a student.

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