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Instantly, a huge wave of embarrassment and awkwardness washed over him.
This situation of being encountered by an "acquaintance" is extremely dangerous!
He subconsciously scratched his head, as if trying to scratch away all the embarrassment and awkwardness that he couldn't escape.
No wonder the "30,000 Yuan Sister" looked familiar!
It turns out she is Liu Miaomiao's mother.
He must have caught a glimpse of him at a parent-teacher meeting at Shilan Secondary School.
Perhaps it was the effect of scratching his head that calmed him down.
"Well... thank you, Uncle Liu." He forced an awkward but polite smile and replied to the middle-aged man in a blue suit who was leaning out of the driver's seat.
He moved his feet stiffly, and as if possessed, opened the passenger door of the BMW.
When he sat in the passenger seat, the air conditioning inside the car made him feel comfortable.
Aunt Liu's gentle voice drifted from behind: "Mingfei, why are you squatting by the roadside all alone in the middle of the day?"
next second.
Lu Mingfei's frustration was like a powder keg, ignited by Liu Ma's words.
Yes!
Why was he squatting like a stray dog at the entrance of California Sunshine?
Instead of sitting at home with the air conditioning on, eating watermelon and watching TV?
He grew increasingly agitated, his blood boiling with a feverish heat.
He had a strong urge to rush back to his aunt's house and beat up the whole family.
Please truthfully tell them about your family's situation and your urgent need for rental housing to gain their sympathy and understanding, thus justifying your actions!
Remember, you must not reveal my existence, or the next time we meet will be in heaven!
Just then, the system suddenly popped up two sentences.
It was like pouring a bucket of cold water on his feverish heart, instantly calming him down.
With a soft hum of its engine, the black BMW gracefully glided through the gates of the sunny Californian estate.
The guard in the booth stared wide-eyed, like copper bells.
The thief who had been sneaking around in his eyes just moments before had suddenly transformed into a homeowner whom he needed to respectfully greet.
This world... it's fucking surreal!
Can a pug rise to the top in one step?
Lu Mingfei gripped the 30,000 yuan in his pocket and stammered out the story of his aunt's family.
He also mentioned that he had made up his mind to move out and was currently looking for a place to live.
The air inside the carriage seemed to freeze.
After the story ended, there were a few seconds of suffocating silence.
"You beast! You're a fucking bastard!"
Uncle Liu, who was in the driver's seat, slammed his fist on the steering wheel, and the horn emitted a short, piercing scream.
In the back seat, Liu Miaomiao's beautiful eyes, which always carried a sense of aloofness, were now covered with a layer of moisture.
She gazed at the thin, bowed figure in the passenger seat, and a complex mix of sympathy overwhelmed her initial thoughts.
She finally understood why Lu Mingfei always looked so pathetic and timid at school.
“Old Liu,” Liu’s mother said, her voice slightly suppressed, “we can’t abandon this child.”
"Leave this to me!" Uncle Liu's chest heaved. "I have to handle this!"
Lu Mingfei cried silently during those few short words exchanged between the two men.
Tears welled up uncontrollably from her eyes, streamed down her cheeks, and dripped onto her thighs.
Was it the result of being manipulated by the system, or was it purely out of compassion?
At this moment, Lu Mingfei had no time to distinguish or care.
All he knew was that this was the first time in his long, dark years that someone had explicitly told him they wanted to help him.
……
With a slight shudder as the BMW engine shut off, Lu Mingfei stiffly followed the three members of the Liu family out of the car.
Before him stood a simple three-story villa, completely out of place with his usual surroundings.
As he entered the villa, the simple and bright living room made Lu Mingfei subconsciously slow his pace, his eyes quickly scanning the unfamiliar environment with a hint of barely perceptible tension.
They walked straight through the living room to the dining room, the enticing aroma of food filling the air.
Hot dishes were laid out on the table in the center of the restaurant, and a middle-aged woman who looked like a nanny had just put down the last dish of braised fish.
"Mr. Liu, lunch is ready," she said.
“Okay, Sister Xin,” Liu’s father replied, turning his gaze to Lu Mingfei behind him. “By the way, could you please add another set of bowls and chopsticks?”
Only then did the nanny, Sister Xin, notice the unfamiliar young man standing a step behind Liu Miaomiao, and a hint of surprise flashed across her eyes.
“Okay, Mr. Liu!” She turned around briskly and went to the kitchen to get the bowls and chopsticks.
Liu's mother pulled Lu Mingfei, who was fidgeting, by the wrist and led him to the dining table.
"Mingfei, sit here." He was led to an empty seat at the dining table.
"Thank you, Aunt Liu! Thank you, Uncle Liu!" Lu Mingfei quickly expressed his gratitude, his voice filled with obvious unease and appreciation.
His gaze met Liu Miaomiao's, his throat tightened, a faint blush quickly spreading across his face, and he forced out a few words:
"...Thank you also, Liu Miaomiao."
Liu Miaomiao nodded and naturally sat down at the dining table.
"Don't be shy, relax, make yourself at home." As he spoke, Liu's father patted his tense shoulder reassuringly and sat down first.
Lu Mingfei then carefully sat down next to the edge of the chair.
Although he had helped them before because of the system, he was still aware of his own limitations.
After the dishes were cleared away, Liu's parents exchanged a glance.
Ultimately, it all fell on Lu Mingfei, who was bowing his head to try to hide his tears and whose shoulders were trembling slightly.
The two made a decision in their hearts.
Aunt Liu's gentle voice broke the silence:
"Mingfei, since you're looking for a place to move out, I happen to have a vacant apartment nearby. The rent is only one thousand a month. How about that?"
"Huh?!" Lu Mingfei looked up abruptly, as if struck by lightning, his eyes bloodshot.
[Agree!]
The system's cold notification suddenly rang in his mind, freezing all his complex emotions.
He immediately stood up and bowed ninety degrees to Mr. and Mrs. Liu:
"Thank you... thank you! Aunt Liu! Uncle Liu! Thank you so much!"
Mr. and Mrs. Liu exchanged a smile.
Then Liu's father got up and walked to Lu Mingfei, helping him up.
"Come on, I'll show you around. You should be satisfied!"
Daily task completed.
[Task Reward: 1 point has been credited to your account and can be used in the system shop]
[Side quest completed]
[Task reward: none]
A series of prompts appeared on the system interface, but there was no sound.
"Yes! Thank you, Uncle Liu!"
Chapter 7 How many coins did you use on him?
Lu Mingfei silently followed Uncle Liu out the door, got into the BMW, and arrived at the nearby residential area – "Rose World".
While Rose Garden may not be as grand and imposing as California Sunshine, it is still a mid-sized residential community in the city.
Uncle Liu led Lu Mingfei up to the 10th floor of Building 3. After entering the password, the door opened with a soft click.
The moment the door opened, Lu Mingfei's eyes widened instantly.
This...this is really a large, single-level apartment that costs a thousand yuan a month?
A spacious living room stretches out before you, estimated to be several dozen square meters, with excellent natural light.
Sofa, coffee table, television... all the furniture is there.
There was even a fully functional treadmill placed by the window.
Sunlight shines on it, outlining its streamlined shape.
Lu Mingfei quickly calculated in his mind:
With such a location, size, and amenities, it would probably cost tens of thousands to rent at market price!
He instinctively took a step back, almost slipping and falling outside the door.
A steady, strong hand supported his shoulder in time; it was Liu's father.
Of course, Liu's father understood what Lu Mingfei was thinking.
Rent a house like this for a thousand dollars?
It was like a pie falling from the sky and hitting me squarely on the head.
It's perfectly normal for this child to feel uneasy and hesitant after only knowing him for half a day.