Chapter 565: Chapter 317: New Roommate_2
"Convenient? How is it not convenient?"
Su Liya quickly said, "My house is big, and there are many rooms. You can pick any room you like. Plus, I sent Mrs. Shen back to Taiwan, and we’re staying in the Wanliu Academy apartment. My mom doesn’t come over often either."
She held Mei Xiang’s hand, coquettishly saying, "Sister Mei Xiang, please come, won’t you? Please, I’m begging you!"
Mei Xiang looked into Su Liya’s sincere eyes, feeling somewhat touched.
She knew Su Liya genuinely wanted her to move in, and she did need a new place to stay.
"This... might not be a good idea..." Mei Xiang still hesitated.
"What’s not good about it!"
Su Liya said, "Think of it as keeping me company. Besides, looking for a new place now would take time, not to mention all the renovations and other arrangements. It’d be more than half a year before you could move."
"Stay at my place; it won’t cost you a dime. Just bring your bags and move right in. How great is that!" She smiled brightly.
Mei Xiang was moved by Su Liya’s enthusiasm. Smiling, she nodded, "Alright then, I’ll respectfully comply."
"Yay! That’s awesome!"
Su Liya cheered excitedly, then hugged Mei Xiang, "Sister Mei Xiang, you’re really the best! I love you to pieces!"
The sudden cheer drew quite a few glances their way.
Xiao Meier personally served the two some dishes, smiling with squinted eyes, "What are you two talking about that’s so joyful?"
Su Liya quickly pulled Xiao Meier to sit down, "Sister Xiao Er, I have a few things to tell you."
It was the first time Xiao Meier saw her so serious, "What’s up?"
"From now on, I’ll be coming to your place to eat often." Su Liya happily said, "I’ll skip breakfast but I’ll come for lunch and dinner. Sister Xiao Er, name a price and I’ll have my mom pay for the meals!"
Xiao Meier was puzzled, "Meal fees? No need, no need. I’m too happy when you come over to eat. How could I take your money?"
She also laughed, "Let me know what you want to eat. I’ll arrange it for you."
"That won’t do!" Su Liya seriously said, "I can’t just eat and drink for free."
"It’s fine, I often visit Sister Lin’s beauty salon. Your mom hasn’t charged me either," Xiao Meier replied.
Su Liya thought for a moment, "Then I’ll let my mom add some credit to your membership card! Beauty expenses can offset my meal fees."
"You child!" Xiao Meier was both amused and exasperated, "Alright, it’s settled then. Anything else?"
"There’s one more very important thing," Su Liya was even more serious than before, "Sister Mei Xiang is moving to my place."
Xiao Meier’s eyebrows immediately furrowed. She looked at Mei Xiang, "Mei Xiang, are you moving out from my place?"
Mei Xiang nodded slightly, "Sister Xiao Er, I’ve been troubling you for so long. I’m sorry."
"What are you talking about?" Xiao Meier was puzzled why Mei Xiang suddenly wanted to move, "Did I do something wrong?"
"Nothing like that!" Mei Xiang waved her hands repeatedly, "You have always been very kind to me, it’s my own decision."
Xiao Meier sighed softly, "Mei Xiang, I’ll really miss you. We’ve been together for a long time, and now you suddenly say you’re leaving, it feels empty here."
Mei Xiang sweetly smiled, "Sister Xiao Er, I’ll still come over every day. We’ll still see each other."
"Really?"
"Of course, it’s true." Mei Xiang continued, "I’m just staying at Li Ya’s temporarily, and once I find and fix up a new place, I’ll move out. You’ll definitely need to come and visit my new home then!"
Xiao Meier then smiled, "Of course! I’ll definitely celebrate your housewarming with you!"
Su Liya and Mei Xiang exchanged smiles, both feeling much relieved.
"When are you planning to move?" Xiao Meier, still warm-hearted, "I and Xiao Cheng will help you."
"Tomorrow," Su Liya said impatiently, "Everything’s ready at my place, Sister Mei Xiang can just bring her bags!"
Mei Xiang didn’t refuse, "Alright, tomorrow then."
"Then I’ll have Xiao Cheng lend a hand tomorrow. You two girls, it’d be inconvenient," Xiao Meier sighed heavily but managed a smile, "Tonight, I’m treating then, as a farewell dinner for Mei Xiang."
"Yeah, sure!" Su Liya readily agreed, turning to Mei Xiang, "Sister Mei Xiang, anything else you’d like to eat?"
Mei Xiang smiled, "I’m fine with anything, you decide."
Su Liya turned to Xiao Meier, "Let’s add a dish of ribs, okay?"
"No problem, I’ll go place the order in the kitchen right away." Xiao Meier stood up, "You two go ahead and eat, the rest of the dishes will be out soon."
"Okay!"
The two picked up their chopsticks and had just taken a bite when Chen Cheng also returned to Wanbao Hall.
He grabbed a bottle of water at the front desk, his gaze sweeping over to the corner where the two were sitting.
"Eating already?"
Mei Xiang’s eyes twinkled, and Su Liya’s were even more fervent.
"Why are you only coming now?" Su Liya lowered her voice, with a hint of coquettishness, "I’m starving!"
"I went to check out the basketball court." Chen Cheng noticed the smiles on their faces, "Are you guys..."
Su Liya whispered, "Uncle, I have great news! Sister Mei Xiang is moving to stay at my place!"
Chen Cheng was slightly taken aback, then turned to look at Mei Xiang with a hint of inquiry.
Seeing his look, Mei Xiang said, "I’ll be staying at Li Ya’s place for a while."
"It’s not... you two..." Chen Cheng took a deep breath, "Mei Xiang... how about..."
Su Liya quickly took over the conversation, "Uncle, I’ve already had Mrs. Shen leave. Mei Xiang and I will live near the Wanliu Academy; you know the place."
"What? Your mom agrees?" Chen Cheng was surprised.
"We haven’t talked about co-living yet," Su Liya was confident, "but Mommy won’t disagree."
Chen Cheng calculated in his mind, considering the current situation, Wen Shulin would indeed agree.
For one, with Mrs. Shen gone, someone needed to look after Su Liya, and Mei Xiang, being her closest person, was naturally the best choice.
Moreover, Wen Shulin owed Mei Xiang a huge favor, such a small matter as staying over surely wouldn’t be refused.
"Are you sure about this?" Chen Cheng confirmed Mei Xiang’s intention again.
Mei Xiang nodded firmly, "Yes! It’ll also make it more convenient to meet you."
Chen Cheng understood Mei Xiang’s thoughts very well, and so did Su Liya.
"Uncle, now that Sister Mei Xiang and I are roommates, you must visit us often." She winked at Chen Cheng, then said to Mei Xiang, "This way, our chances are better, right?"
That’s when Mei Xiang realized why Su Liya was so eager to have her move in.
"What chances?" Chen Cheng pursued.
"Nothing, nothing," Su Liya quickly denied, picking up her chopsticks, "Ah~ I’m so hungry~"
She picked up a shrimp and put it in her mouth, mumbling vaguely: "Uncle, sit down and eat, the dishes will get cold soon."
Chen Cheng watched Su Liya pretending to be calm, with a slight smile at the corners of his mouth.
He knew her little tricks, but since she didn’t say it, he wouldn’t point it out.
At that moment, Xiao Meier came over, "Back?"
"Yeah." Chen Cheng said calmly, "Mei Xiang is moving out."
"I just found out too." Xiao Meier set down the second dish, "Let’s help with the moving tomorrow?"
Chen Cheng nodded, "Sure, no problem."
"Have you eaten?"
"Not yet."
Xiao Meier said, "Then I’ll get you another set of utensils."
Mei Xiang gave up her seat and sat next to Su Liya.
Soon, all the dishes were served, and Xiao Meier joined in.
The four of them sat together at one table, Chen Cheng eating while observing the two distinctly different girls, thinking to himself, "Them as roommates? Isn’t that like inviting the wolf into the den?"
"You two living together now, still need to watch your schedules." Xiao Meier said worriedly, "Don’t stay up late and don’t go out for fun at night, so Sister Lin doesn’t worry."
"Don’t worry, Sister Xiao Er, I won’t." Su Liya earnestly promised.
She turned to Mei Xiang, "Sister Mei Xiang, my room’s closet is very big, you can put all your clothes in there!"
"Okay." Mei Xiang nodded with a smile, "Then I won’t be shy."
"And my cosmetics, you can use them freely!" Su Liya continued, "All are top brands!"
"Great, great!"
"Then we can go shopping, and when we’re hungry, come here to eat!" Su Liya planned.
Hearing this, Chen Cheng, who had been quiet all the while, chuckled, "You think my Wanbao Hall is a cafeteria?"
Su Liya playfully stuck out her tongue, "It’s not yours, it’s Sister Xiao Er’s store! Right? Sister Xiao Er?"
Xiao Meier covered her mouth and laughed, "Come whenever you want, I’ll make you something delicious."
"Yay~" Su Liya hugged Mei Xiang’s shoulders, laughing radiantly.