Chapter 10

"Feeling good? Satisfied?" Cheng Le Hao asked.

"Very good." Ge Dong Xu nodded.

"Since you're satisfied, let me explain something to you. The house was originally rented for just one of the two rooms on the fifth floor. But since it's empty anyway, the whole fifth floor will be for your use. However, if there are guests and I can't arrange rooms, you'll have to temporarily give up the back room," the landlord said, secretly relieved that Ge Dong Xu was satisfied, and then smiled.

To be honest, he really liked Ge Dong Xu. Although he came from the countryside, he was very polite and well-mannered, and he looked very simple and honest. His clothes, though simple, were neat and clean. Of course, the most important thing was that he was an outstanding student at Changxi No. 1 High School.

"Thank you very much, Uncle." Ge Dong Xu was very satisfied with the price and grateful to the landlord.

"From now on, we'll be like a family, no need to be so formal with me," the landlord said with a smile, then turned to Cheng Le Hao and said, "Le Hao, go downstairs and help Dong Xu bring his luggage up."

"Sure thing!" This time, Cheng Le Hao didn't complain and responded promptly, then went downstairs to get the luggage.

"No, I can do it myself, I can do it myself," Ge Dong Xu said hurriedly.

"Dong Xu, you must be exhausted from looking for a place to stay. Rest for a bit, let this kid carry it. He's so fat, he needs to move more!" the landlord said.

The landlord could say that, but Ge Dong Xu couldn't really do that, so he quickly followed down.

However, Cheng Le Hao, the fat guy, was quite enthusiastic and acted quickly. Before Ge Dong Xu even reached the first floor, he had already gone down the stairs, his face red, and was struggling to lift the luggage with both hands.

"The stuff is a bit heavy, let me do it," Ge Dong Xu saw this and hurriedly went down the stairs.

"Not just a bit heavy, it's incredibly heavy! Let's do it together," Cheng Le Hao said, panting.

"Nonsense! I saw Dong Xu carry it in with one hand easily just now. In your hands, it's suddenly so heavy that you can't even lift it with both hands! I think it's not the luggage that's heavy, but you've been eating, sleeping, and playing games all summer, and your body has become weak!" At this moment, the landlord had also come downstairs and, seeing his son's red face and sweating forehead, couldn't help but glare at him.

At this moment, Ge Dong Xu had just taken the luggage from Cheng Le Hao, and he did it with one hand, looking very relaxed.

Cheng Le Hao was stunned on the spot! The landlord took the opportunity to scold his son again, "Brat, did you see that? You're about the same age, and you're even bigger than Dong Xu, but look at him and then look at yourself. Aren't you ashamed?"

Cheng Le Hao, after being scolded by his father and seeing Ge Dong Xu's relaxed manner, didn't believe it and was also不服气 (unconvinced). He took a step forward and grabbed the luggage handle, "Dong Xu, let go, let me try again. I don't believe it. You can lift it with one hand, but I can't even lift it with both hands!"

"No need to try, it's really heavy. I'm from the mountains, and I do a lot of heavy work, so I have more strength," Ge Dong Xu, not wanting Cheng Le Hao to be embarrassed, kindly reminded him.

But Cheng Le Hao didn't believe it and insisted on grabbing it. Helpless, Ge Dong Xu had to let go.

"Thud!" As soon as Ge Dong Xu let go, Cheng Le Hao, who hadn't gathered enough strength, not only failed to lift the luggage but also stumbled, almost falling onto it.

"Look at you, you just play games, sleep, and eat snacks all day. Starting today, I'm confiscating your game console, no more snacks, and you'll start exercising," the landlord, seeing Ge Dong Xu lift the luggage with one hand so easily while his own son almost fell, felt a pang of pain and said sternly.

"Dad, it's not my fault, the luggage is really heavy. If you don't believe me, try it yourself," Cheng Le Hao, hearing this, was on the verge of tears and quickly pleaded his case.

"I'll try, I'll try. But if it's not heavy, you'll have to start exercising properly," the landlord, naturally not believing that the luggage Ge Dong Xu lifted with one hand could be heavy, walked over, pushed Cheng Le Hao aside, and grabbed the luggage handle with one hand, saying with a relaxed face, "Brat, look..."

However, before he could say "it's done," his face turned red, and he had to use a lot of strength to lift it.

"Dad, looks like you need to exercise more too!" Cheng Le Hao, seeing his father's red face and the effort it took to lift the luggage with one hand, couldn't help but laugh and tease.

"Brat, are you asking for a beating, even criticizing your father!" The landlord glared at Cheng Le Hao and then looked at Ge Dong Xu with surprise, "Dong Xu, what did you pack in your luggage? Why is it so heavy?"

"It's still hot, so the clothes are light. I brought more books, so it's a bit heavy," Ge Dong Xu explained with a smile.

"No wonder it's so heavy! But you're really strong, almost as strong as Uncle," the landlord said, relieved.

"Come on, Dad, don't flatter yourself. Dong Xu lifted it with one hand easily, but your veins were popping out on your forehead just now," Cheng Le Hao immediately pointed out without hesitation.

"You brat, you're just good with words. Look at Dong Xu, he knows to bring books when he goes out. What about you?" The landlord's face turned slightly red, and he quickly changed the subject to scold Cheng Le Hao.

"My books are at home, why do I need to bring them around?" Cheng Le Hao mumbled, then, seeing his father raise his hand as if to hit him, quickly ran up the stairs.

After running up the stairs, he didn't forget to say to Ge Dong Xu, "Dong Xu, you're strong, I won't help anymore!"

Saying that, he ran upstairs.

"This kid!" The landlord shook his head helplessly and then said to Ge Dong Xu, "Dong Xu, you've seen him. He's been spoiled since he was young. You two will be in the same school, the same grade, and might even be in the same class. Now you're living upstairs and downstairs, so you'll have to help me keep an eye on him."

"Don't worry, Uncle, I will," Ge Dong Xu, who had grown to like this father and son, smiled and nodded in agreement.

"Good, good, with your help, I feel much better," the landlord said happily, then patted Ge Dong Xu's shoulder, "Go and tidy up your room. If you need anything, just let me or Auntie know. I'll go to the store now."

"Thank you, Uncle. You go ahead, I'll bring the rent down later," Ge Dong Xu said.

"No rush, no rush!" The landlord smiled and turned to go to the store.

Ge Dong Xu went up to the fifth floor, opened his luggage, and put the toiletries in the bathroom. Just as he was about to take out his clothes and put them in the wardrobe, Cheng Le Hao suddenly ran up and grabbed Ge Dong Xu's arm, dragging him to the window.

"See that girl with the ponytail and the denim shorts?" At the window, Cheng Le Hao pointed to the house across the street, his eyes shining, and asked with a lecherous look.

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