East City.
"Brother and sister-in-law, you can temporarily live here for now. I've already bought this house!"
Jiang Ning pushed open the door, the vermilion gate creaking open to reveal a barren and dilapidated courtyard.
Streams of water trickled through the pebble-lined brook in the front yard.
"Ah Ning, you've gone to great lengths!" Liu Wanwan looked at Jiang Ning, displaying a complex expression.
Jiang Li also firmly patted Jiang Ning: "Little brother, thank you!!"
Bai Luoyu stood on the steps of the gate, lightly waving a folding fan, with a subtle smile on his face.
Jiang Ning smiled back.
"Brother and sister-in-law, go and take a look at this residence first. I'll have a chat with Brother Bai."
"No problem!" Jiang Li said: "Little brother, go ahead with your business! I'll tidy up the yard first."
"Brother Jiang, shall we take a walk by the river?" Bai Luoyu spoke first.
"Sure!" Jiang Ning nodded.
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Beside a small river, one zhang (approx. 3.3 meters) wide.