The future mother-in-law and father-in-law attached great importance to the matter of the house. They spent a few days touring all the residential areas and new developments near Jiang University.
After careful consideration, they initially shortlisted the three best options. The final decision on which one to choose was to be left to Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan.
So, that afternoon, with no classes scheduled, Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan prepared to go with Su Xia to view these three properties.
Qin Tian had also called his mother in advance to ask if she wanted to come along.
However, his mother directly refused, saying she was busy at the shop and couldn't get away, fully trusting his and his future in-laws' decision.
After having lunch in the cafeteria, Qin Tian drove with Xia Nuannuan away from the school and arrived at the neighborhood where Old Xia was renting.
From a distance, they saw Su Xia already waiting at the entrance of the complex.
Qin Tian drove over, parked the car, and Su Xia opened the rear passenger door and got in.
"Nuannuan, Xiao Tian, have you had lunch? Would you like to get something to eat first?"
"Mom, we just ate a lot in the cafeteria,"
Xia Nuannuan turned to look at her mother and replied with a smile.
"Auntie, haven't you eaten? Shall we find somewhere to get something to eat?"
Qin Tian inquired.
"If you've eaten, then forget it. I only had breakfast at ten this morning, so I'm not hungry yet. Let's go see the houses first!"
Su Xia said with a gentle smile.
Qin Tian nodded and didn't say anything more.
Afterward, guided by Su Xia, Qin Tian drove towards the nearest target.
"Mom, is Old Xia very busy today?"
Xia Nuannuan asked, turning her head.
"Yes, a friend has come to Jiangcheng, and he has to go and host them."
"Okay!"
"Xiao Tian, your mother called me this morning and said she couldn't come today and trusts my and your decisions."
"Yes."
Qin Tian smiled and nodded, saying, "When I go back for National Day this time, I need to have a good talk with Mom. I suggested she open this clothing store to make her life easier, but I didn't intend for her to become a workaholic."
"That's great."
Su Xia nodded in agreement with a smile.
"Nuannuan, when the time comes, go with me to have dinner and help me persuade her."
Qin Tian turned his head to look at Xia Nuannuan in the passenger seat and requested.
"Ah?"
Xia Nuannuan was startled, her expression showing difficulty. "Why should I go?"
Qin Tian shrugged helplessly, saying with a wry smile, "It can't be helped. If I say it, she might not listen, but if you say it, she'll definitely listen!"
"No way!"
Xia Nuannuan blushed, feeling a little embarrassed.
In the back seat, Su Xia showed a kind auntie smile and chimed in,
"Nuannuan, since Xiao Tian said so, you should go. It's a good opportunity to have dinner with Aunt Tang and also to chat about your university life."
"Mom..."
Xia Nuannuan shot a shy, reproachful glance at her mother.
"Nuannuan, please. If I try to persuade her alone, she'll agree verbally, but at most, she'll rest a bit during the days we're there. Once we return to Jiangcheng, she'll do as she pleases."
"This... alright, then I can only help to add my voice, but the main persuasion must come from you."
"That's enough."
Qin Tian smiled and nodded.
"Really."
Xia Nuannuan cast a resentful glance at her mother again, only to see her mother smiling brightly, looking at her with gratification.
"Mom, can you stop smiling so strangely?"
"Do I? No!"
"Yes, it's very strange!"
"Oh dear, don't mind such small things. Mom just feels that my Nuannuan is truly growing up!"
"Can you please stop talking now!"
"You're not even letting Mom talk? *Sob sob*... I'll tell your dad when I get back that you're bullying me."
Su Xia put on an act, feigning a pitiful expression.
"Mom, stop acting."
Xia Nuannuan, blushing, glanced at Qin Tian.
"It's okay, we're family."
Qin Tian grinned and said.
"Exactly, we're all family, there's no need to be shy."
Su Xia nodded in agreement with a bright smile.
Xia Nuannuan put her hand to her forehead and rolled her eyes in speechless exasperation.
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As they chatted and laughed, they soon arrived at the first property Su Xia had mentioned.
This was a new development that was not yet fully completed, but it was located in a good spot, only about two bus stops away from Jiang University.
After Su Xia made a phone call, the three of them waited in the car for the sales representative to come.
They didn't have to wait for a few minutes before a sales representative in a suit and tie hurried over.
Qin Tian and the other two quickly got out of the car.
"Ms. Su, I'm so sorry, so sorry for making you wait."
The sales representative arrived and apologized profusely with a smile, a bit of sweat still visible on his forehead.
"It's alright, I just finished my call, I should have called while on the way."
Su Xia waved her hand with a smile and then introduced Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan who were beside her.
The sales representative was secretly shocked and quickly took the initiative to greet the two.
Qin Tian took out some cigarettes from the car and offered them to the sales representative.
The young man likely smoked, as he didn't refuse. He gratefully accepted a cigarette, but didn't light it, instead tucking it behind his ear.
Afterward, under the guidance of the sales representative, the three of them headed towards the house that Su Xia and Old Xia had previously looked at.
Qin Tian and the sales representative walked in front, while Xia Nuannuan, holding her mother's arm, followed a few steps behind.
This demeanor, with Qin Tian taking the lead, further astonished the sales representative.
Xia Zhengping naturally had strong connections in Jiangcheng's business circles.
Buying a house was essentially a matter of making a phone call, but since the couple wanted to view them themselves, the person guiding them was naturally no ordinary individual.
This sales representative, named Sun Yi, had been the top salesperson in his company for several consecutive months.
In sales, performance represented everything.
Therefore, although he was still very young and not a high-ranking executive in the company, his position was still considerable, and he was even more valued by the company than his immediate supervisor.
Before the company assigned him to serve Old Xia and his wife, they had specifically instructed him to treat them with utmost seriousness and informed him of Old Xia's identity and financial standing.
For the past few days, he had been the one showing the couple around, and other clients had been transferred to his colleagues to handle.
It was precisely because of these factors that Sun Yi was even more respectful and curious about Qin Tian at this moment.
Could this young handsome man be a young master from a wealthy family in Jiangcheng, betrothed early to President Xia's daughter, forming a powerful alliance between the two families?
President Xia had told him they were looking at two properties, but only mentioned it as an eighteenth birthday gift for his daughter, without specifically mentioning Qin Tian.
"Brother Sun, how much longer until this development is completed? If we decide to buy a house here, how long will it take to deliver the property?"
Qin Tian asked.
"Young Master Qin, just call me Xiao Sun!"
Sun Yi said with a smile.
"Young Master Qin?"
Qin Tian was taken aback upon hearing this, then said with a hint of amusement, "I think you've misunderstood something. You don't need to address me like that; just call me by my name."
"Then may I call you Mr. Qin?"
Sun Yi, thinking he disliked such an address, changed his tone tentatively.
Having been in this profession for a long time, he had encountered all sorts of rich second-generation individuals and wealthy people.
He had also met many who preferred to be low-key, or even had a peculiar habit of deliberately playing the fool to mask their true capabilities, and he could now handle them all with practiced ease.
"Uh... alright!"
Qin Tian smiled, not bothering to dwell on such a trivial matter.
"Alright, Mr. Qin."
Sun Yi's smile became even more enthusiastic as he began to answer his previous question.
"This development is a key project by a major brand developer, and the construction efficiency is very high. Don't let its current state fool you; it won't be long before it's fully completed. I estimate it will take about two more months. As for the actual delivery to your hands, that would be another three months."
"I see!"