Chapter 003: Enemies on a Narrow Path

After a considerable amount of time, Xiao Yufan felt a hand patting him on the shoulder. He then stood up and gave the newcomer a big bear hug. During his most difficult times, it was Ma Teng who had always been by his side, silently supporting him. That kind of friendship was the only thing he still cherished in Beijing.

Upon disembarking from the train, he realized that he had no money left in his pocket. His trip to Shanghai had indeed granted him a few days of respite, but in the following two months, his life would become even more strained.

Why are you hiding here? I searched for you for so long. In the future, will you dare to take the money for your return when you go out? Every time, you make me bring it to you!

Upon opening the door, Xiao Yufan discovered that the landlord, Old Li, was waving at him. He walked over directly, and when he saw the woman sitting on the sofa and the car keys on the table, he instantly felt a bit disoriented. Wasn't this the same person he had encountered on the high-speed train? Xiao Yufan never expected that someone who drove a luxury car worth millions would actually take the train. He believed that this person's mind must have been squeezed by the door.

However, I said to the librarian, what is the matter with Lin Jiayao, and how did they think of asking you for help? Sitting down in the restaurant, the two of them each opened a bottle of beer and began to tease each other, with the first topic being about Lin Jiayao.

The two individuals locked eyes, and the air seemed almost charged with sparks. Old Li looked at the two of them with some confusion, unsure of what had transpired, yet he could still sense that something unpleasant had definitely occurred between them

"Old Li, how can you act like a child for a few bucks? Even if you're selling the house, you should have informed me in advance. Where am I supposed to find a hotel now!" Xiao Yufan shouted towards the door, ... but received no response. It was clear that Old Li had already left, and at that moment, the room contained only him and the woman with whom he had some entanglements.

I like this saying; women are just like clothes. If we lose them, we can just change them. How simple is that! With a hearty laugh, the two walked down the street like fools, heading towards a nearby restaurant

After bidding farewell, Xiao Yufan headed directly to his rented apartment in Beijing. During his long stay in Beijing, he had always been renting, and this place was located far from the city center, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, which suited his temperament very well

Well, Yufan, this young lady has purchased this house, so you probably won't be able to live here anymore. Starting today, you should move out!

The winter days in Beijing feel extremely cold, and the key is that there is no sense of warmth at all. In an era driven by material desires, this bustling city makes it impossible to survive without money. As a result, many people have learned to deceive or even beg. However, for these individuals, Xiao Yufan harbors no contempt or disdain. If there truly were other means of survival, who would be willing to deceive, and who would be willing to beg for mercy?

Xiao Yufan's buttocks had gone numb, and he finally returned to Beijing

Who knows what kind of situation this is, perhaps she thinks I should be the very honest type! Xiao Yufan directly downed half a bottle of wine in one go, letting out a long sigh, while still pondering the matter of that ten thousand yuan.

Old Li glanced at Xiao Yufan, his words carrying a hint of apology. He had rented this house to Xiao Yufan for three years, and it would be hard for anyone to believe that they had no relationship. However, this time he had decided to sell the house, which meant that the subsequent matters were no longer within his control.

Is this breakup such a heavy blow to you? Don't tell me that you'll lose interest in women from now on, that would be too frightening! With a wary expression, Ma Teng's actions made Xiao Yufan laugh, and the oppressive atmosphere eased a little.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the rental property, Xiao Yufan discovered a Mercedes-Benz SLK sports car parked there. It is quite rare for a sports car valued at over one million yuan to be found in such a remote location. This led him to speculate about the identity of the car's owner. Driving a luxury vehicle to such an isolated place, he couldn't help but wonder if the person had lost their mind.

"It's almost dusk, and you want me to move out now? Where am I supposed to sleep!" Xiao Yufan was already irritated by this woman, and now Old Man Li actually wanted to kick him out. He instantly erupted in anger.

Thus, the two of them chatted idly for a long time, and no one knew exactly how much alcohol they had consumed. However, Xiao Yufan was aware that in the end, it would definitely be Ma Teng who settled the bill. It seemed that every time they went out, he never brought any money with him. He secretly resolved that once he had money in the future, he would definitely repay all the favors.

I believe Lin Jiayao is interested in you; she is a talented graduate from the performing arts department of a university in Beijing. If it weren't for her family's lack of support for her career, she certainly wouldn't be in such a difficult situation. Who knows, she might achieve great success in the future!

Old Man Li completely disregarded the flustered Xiao Yufan, simply tidying up the items on the table and walking towards the door. Since this house had already been sold, he naturally would not stay here.

Her rise to success or lack thereof is none of my concern; I just need to draw a clear line between us. Xiao Yufan is well aware of Lin Jiayao's capabilities; she is a top graduate from the Beijing Film Academy. Therefore, in his view, the two of them are like two parallel lines that can never intersect. Since there will be no outcome, it is better for both parties to part ways after resolving the matters that need to be addressed.

You have experienced heartbreak more than once; it's not such a big deal. Women are like clothes; if one is gone, we can just change to another! In previous conversations, Ma Teng had already learned about Xiao Yufan's situation. He is not an emotional person and naturally does not know how to console his brother. However, in his view of love, he tends to adopt a more laid-back attitude.

"Teng Ge, hurry up and come pick me up, accompany me to have a couple of drinks!" Xiao Yufan could go nowhere at the moment, and the only option was to call his good friend Ma Teng in Beijing, a true friend who had never looked down on him for being broke.

"Where is all this nonsense? Let's go have a drink with my brother and celebrate my breakup!" Xiao Yufan chuckled awkwardly, feeling a bit embarrassed by what Ma Teng had said upon arriving. He felt somewhat guilty for constantly troubling this guy.

You can just find a place to make do for now, as this house already belongs to this girl. It is useless for you to say anything to me! Moreover, I have already waived your rent for the past few months; isn't that enough?