Chapter 13: Renting a New Home
After spending more than 5 hours on the internet, searching with a rapid pace and reading information at an abnormal speed, he managed to find two prospective targets.
First, was a business named Orchid Gardens.
It was a modernistic shop which sold deserts and drinks. You could call it a sort of café. It faced the usual financial problems, as well as a lack of quality in their dishes.
Second, was a business named Seafood Restaurant.
As the name says, it was a legitimate Restaurant selling mainly seafood dishes to its customers.
It was rather successful, but because of an incident of food poisoning, it had led to a drastic drop in their reputation, and a gradual decline in customers.
Both businesses operated within the lines of the F&B Business, which was what he was planning to invest in right now.
He had the F&B Expertise which could allow him to develop F&B businesses more smoothly, with less trouble, which was the reason why he decided to stick within the range of the F&B industry, as for now.
Right now, he was leaning more towards the Seafood Restaurant, because it was a larger business as compared to the Orchid Gardens, which catered to a smaller group of people.
Everybody had to consume meals, but not everyone would have deserts.
However, the disadvantage with the Seafood Restaurant was the issue of food poisoning, which had already affected their fame and reputation, so it would make it much harder for him to change the public's minds towards this place, and draw them in.
Man, the process of choosing a suitable target was really battering and exhausting. They were so many different factors for him to consider from, then it made it really difficult for him to make a decision.
He had to think this through, and he decided to go and search for a better living space instead.
He had the cash to directly purchase a house, however, the conditions and environment won't be that great either, because properties were expensive.
What he wanted to do was to rent out a higher quality place to live in instead, and after he had earned enough money and accumulated sufficient savings, he would then go and buy a much bigger and finer house.
He easily found a listed house on rent on an online renting site.
It was a five-room flat located in the E District, the rent was cheap, and the place was good.
Therefore, he directly called the number listed on the posting.
"Hi, I am calling regarding the matter of renting out the 5 room flat at the Tong Lin Estate." Si Chen slowly spoke when the call connected.
"Okay. May I ask, how many people will be staying? And what are the ages of those staying?" A pleasant youthful voice rang out.
it sounded like it belonged to a girl.
Si Chen was momentarily surprised for a moment, then he promptly replied, "Me and my younger sister. 16 and 13 years old respectively."
"Okay. You can come to the Tong Lin Estate anytime from today till 3 days later with your luggage, and we can settle the rent there. If you come too late, then I'll take it as you do not have the intention to rent out the place." The girl's voice sounded out.
"Okay. Don't worry, we'll be there soon enough, and I'll give you a call when I reach." Si Chen directly replied before he hanged up the call.
'Tsk. What a lady.' Si Chen clucked his tongue, slightly impressed by her demeanour.
Calm and decisive.
Maybe she could become one of his helpers in the future?
He called out Xiao Meng, who was still reading a book diligently, and pulled her towards his computer screen.
"Xiao Meng, I have already called to rent out this new place. Do you like it?" Si Chen gently asked as he lowered his gaze to ask of her opinion.
If she didn't, then he will just find another then.
"A new home?" Xiao Meng muttered to herself, before she took a closer look at the pictures online.
The Tong Lin Estate was close to the beachside, and you could faintly see some pictures of the majestic sea in the background.
As Xiao Meng saw this, it immediately caught her eyes, as she excitedly said while pulling Si Chen's arms, "Look! There is a beach nearby! We can go and play at the beach when we are free next time!"
Si Chen warmly smiled as he replied, "Yeah. We can go to the beach whenever Xiao Meng feels like going."
"Hehe. Big Brother. I like this place. When can we move out?" Xiao Meng raised her head as she blinked her eyes at Si Chen.
"Anytime you want." Si Chen lightly smiled
"Then let's quickly pack up all our stuff and move out to that place!" Xiao Meng jumped up and down enthusiastically, as she ushered Si Chen to start packing up their luggage.
Unable to say 'no' to her, Si Chen quickly went to wash up their dusty luggage, before he stuffed a few old and plain clothes within, along with the Apple Matte 5 computer and his western black suit.
He had to say, he had absolutely no need to pack anything up, because he had absolutely no valuable goods or items in the house at all.
And with his clothes tattered and torn, there was no need to bring them over since he now had money, and would go and buy better clothes.
He can't be wearing any old and plain clothes, after all, when he could wear better ones, right?
He was not a vain person who wanted to deliberately show off his status and presence but wearing overly expensive clothes, but he had to at least look presentable when he goes out in the future.
Xiao Meng took a much longer time than him, and when she was done, she stumbled out of the room with a heavy looking luggage that looked like it was about to overflow any moment soon.
"Xiao Meng, there is no need to keep all your old clothes within. I can buy you newer clothes next time." Si Chen uttered.
"These clothes are a representation of my memories. I can't just throw them away." Xiao Meng put on an expression of unwillingness.
Si Chen smiled and did not say anything else, as he carried Xiao Meng's luggage in one hand, along with his in other.
Xiao Meng was about to warn Si Chen that her luggage was too heavy, and that she would carry it by herself, when he saw Si Chen effortlessly carry up her heavy luggage with merely one hand.
Her large eyes widened at this sight, as she exclaimed in surprise, "Big Brother! When did you become this strong?"
In her eyes, even though Si Chen was her big brother and had always protected her, she knew that he was built weak and scrawny, which was why he always came back riddled with injuries whenever he fought.
How could she not be shocked when Si Chen could so easily perform such a feat?
"Hehe. Your big brother has been working out lately." Si Chen proudly chuckled as he flexed his muscles in front of her, wanting to show off his gains.
Xiao Meng rolled her eyes at this scene, but was elated inwardly.
This meant that big brother would not get beaten up anymore.
She thought to herself, as she felt that her big brother was getting more mysterious lately.
He had suddenly gained money and strength.
However, she didn't think too much about this issue.
He was her Big Brother. As long was he was doing well, she will be satisfied.
Si Chen called the owner of the house he was currently rented, and stated that he was about to move out.
The owner came quickly. It was an old woman. She knew of both of their situation, and treated them rather kindly, sometimes allowing them to delay their rent.
Si Chen directly gave her a few hundred dollars in appreciation, not giving her a chance to refute, as he left the house along with Xiao Meng.
He couldn't help but feel a bit nostalgic as he turned back and stared at the house he had stayed for the most of their lives, and would have been their eternal living area if not for the System.
He deeply sighed as he shook his head, then headed towards the Tong Lin Estate with Xiao Meng, who was enthusiastically chatting and imagining the environment of their future living area.
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