3. Exaggerated rent

Alright! Wen Jiyan sighed quietly, then silently returned to his room, leaning on his arm, lying on the bed, gazing at the ceiling, and quietly reflecting. Everyone has their own helplessness and stories, just like him who escaped from a marriage, just like Tang Mitian who resisted her mother's arranged blind date.

Of course we should team up! Wen Jiyan looked at Tang Mitian and said, Living under the same roof, what does it mean to each cook for themselves? Moreover, cooking separately for two people is also a waste of resources

"Cash? Carrying it? Very heavy?" Wen Jiyan was taken aback for a moment, then quickly realized what Tang Mitian meant, and burst into laughter. Unable to help himself, he reached out and affectionately rubbed her forehead, saying, "Young lady, you don't know, this can be exchanged for a deposit slip! Just deposit it in your name, enter a password, and when I need it later, I can use it myself."

No problem

"What do you need so much cash for?" Tang Mitian furrowed her brows, staring blankly at Wen Jiyan. "Do you know that carrying this much cash will be very heavy?"

"Indeed, busy, busy, busy, you are the busiest!" Mother Tang replied angrily, "Don't tell me that you didn't go on a date at noon today just because you were busy; and don't even try to say that you were so busy that you didn't hear the phone ring!"

Understood! Wen Jiyan's lips twitched slightly, "Dear, goodbye!"

No, I did not!" Wen Jiyan hurriedly extended his hands, looking earnestly at Tang Mitian, pleading for mercy, "I am a law-abiding good citizen. I am the kind of person who wouldn't even want to step on a cockroach or an ant, so how could I possibly engage in illegal activities?"

"Mind your own business!" Tang Mitian said irritably as she pulled Wen Jiyan aside, directing her angrily, "Wen Jiyan, you can go cook now!"

However, I do not have time to accompany you to withdraw money tomorrow; I have to work overtime!" Tang Mitian looked at Wen Jiyan with a troubled expression, "How about you wait until the day after tomorrow when I have a day off, and I will accompany you to withdraw it, and then we can issue a promissory note, which is much more convenient than a deposit certificate.

However, in reality, Tang Mitian has stood among the crowd countless times, looking up and around, yet she has never found such a man, a man who is waiting for her to love him. Nevertheless, she is still willing to believe in the existence of this man, just as one believes that miracles can happen at any moment.

"Are you involved in some criminal organization?" Tang Mitian asked seriously, gripping Wen Jiyan's neck, "Or have you committed some illegal activities?"

While withdrawing money, Tang Mitian anxiously tugged at Wen Jiyan, pointing at the numbers on her bank card, and said in panic: "Wen Jiyan, can you help me count how many zeros are after the 4?"

This accusation, omitting N characters, struck at Tang Mi's sweet and kind heart with every word, causing her immense inner turmoil, prompting her to interrupt: "Mom, that's not true, how could I ever not want you? I love you so much!"

How could he be so wealthy

Your friend directly transferred 470,000 to you! Tang Mitian looked at Wen Jiyan in disbelief, saying, "What kind of friend do you have that would lend you such a generous amount of 470,000?"

"Sweetie, if I am a bad person and breaking the law, then you should have gotten into trouble last night, right?" Wen Jiyan hurriedly spoke with facts, "Even if you didn't get into trouble, for the sake of money, you didn't bring your keys today. Is there anything missing or lacking at your home?"

Isn't he considered to be not poor? Tang Mitian asked tentatively

I am busy accompanying a good brother's father for tea!" Chen Jinyan subtly hinted, informing Wen Jiyan that he was being scrutinized by Wen Qiang, who was looking for a reason to pick a fight.

"You won't be able to." Wen Jiyan smiled brightly

Then let's go grocery shopping

Perhaps so! Wen Jiyan responded ambiguously, looking at Tang Mitian, and smiled awkwardly, "I really have no idea how much money he has. You might as well tell me how much he has given me!"

Then give me 2,000 yuan as pocket money, and withdraw the remaining 460,000!" Wen Jiyan said with a bright smile, casually stating.

"If you buy so much at once, not to mention it won't be fresh anymore, you'll have to eat it at every meal! So, how do you plan to solve that?" Tang Mi shot Wen Jiyan a super big eye roll, "You can't possibly tell me you lack even this basic common sense, can you?"

I choose to cook!" Wen Jiyan said with a stiff upper lip. He did not want to come to this market again; having had this experience once was already terrifying enough to leave a shadow in his heart.

Tang Mi Tian, not having time is not an excuse!" Mother Tang shouted with great vigor, "I think you have a problem!

Wen Jiyan nodded: "Yes, I don't know. He just said to try his best to help me get the rent paid, and then, by the way, give me some money for underwear..."

"What on earth is this?" Wen Jiyan was left dumbfounded by Tang Mitian's question, "What kind of nonsense is this?"

"If I can't finish it today, I can eat it tomorrow as well..." Wen Jiyan replied as if it were a matter of course. He certainly did not want to accompany Tang Mitian to this place again tomorrow, as the smell here was simply too unbearable. After being exposed to it a few more times, he had even lost his appetite for food!

Certainly! Wen Jiyan smiled brightly and nodded.

Tang Mi's sweet eyes carried a hint of contemplation

Indeed. Wen Jiyan nodded honestly, then looked at Tang Mitian and said, "To be precise, it was that I had no money yesterday, but today, I asked a friend to transfer some money to me!"

"Well, as long as you receive it, that is my gift to you for buying a house. Later, if you give birth to a boy, I will send you money to buy a car, and then I will find a way to marry you!" Chen Jinyan said seriously, "You just behave yourself during this time and take good care of the baby, understood?"

"Quit your job?" Tang Mitian incredulously repeated, "Mom, are you mistaken?"

Then you should call your friend and ask, otherwise, he might have dialed the wrong number and is definitely anxious!" Tang Mitian said seriously, "Anyway, your rent and living expenses won't require that much; having around 10,000 to 20,000 is actually sufficient!

Moreover, the last time she missed the appointment was because that blind date was the ex-boyfriend of Tang Mitian's former classmate. Although the two had broken up, they occasionally maintained an ambiguous dating relationship, which made it difficult for Tang Mitian to feel comfortable participating in the blind date.

"What? You want me to go out and buy vegetables by myself tomorrow?" Wen Jiyan immediately lost his composure upon hearing this, pointing at his own nose as he asked. He couldn't have heard wrong, could he? Asking the distinguished young master of the Wen family to go to the vegetable market to buy groceries?

"Can you let me be quiet for a moment?" Tang Mitian's voice was filled with deep helplessness, even tinged with a hint of sadness. "Wen Jiyan, I beg you, I'm hungry. I can go out to eat by myself. I just want some peace right now."

Although their time together was short, Wen Jiyan had somewhat grasped Tang Mitian's sweet nature. He knew that if he did not call Chen Jinyan to confirm whether there was a mistake, Tang Mitian would not feel at ease giving him all the money. Therefore, Wen Jiyan could only take his old Nokia and call Chen Jinyan, "Hello..."

"Tang Mi Tian, shut your mouth!" Mother Tang interrupted impatiently, "I’m telling you, this isn’t the first or second time you’ve broken your promise. You must be doing it on purpose, so don’t give me these ridiculous excuses. If you’re really so busy with work that you can’t even find time for a date, then quit your job!"

However, Tang Mitian cannot tell Tang Mama the truth yet, otherwise, Tang Mama would feel guilty towards Tang Mitian, which would make her feel bad about herself

So your friend is a second-generation rich person

No! Tang Mi Tian shook her head, "I just like everything that is pink. Buying so many Hello Kitty cats is purely coincidental!"

"You just keep bragging!" Tang Mitian rolled her eyes at Wen Jiyan, then her pretty face turned serious again, "You say you have no money, right?"

"Indeed, otherwise, what are you planning to eat tomorrow?" Tang Mitian blinked her dark eyes as she looked at Wen Jiyan

Hearing Tang Mitian's impatient response and the sound of things being smashed in frustration, Wen Jiyan awkwardly pouted and said, "Oh, I was just worried about you! I'm glad you're okay!" After saying this, he glanced at the tightly closed door and added, "So, what do you want to eat later? I can make it for you"

"Are you not aware that he transferred 470,000 to you?" Tang Mitian, listening to Wen Jiyan's tone, seemed quite surprised as well, and could not help but feel even more astonished, "How much did you borrow from him that you are completely unaware?"

Indeed! Tang Mi smiled sweetly and nodded, glancing down at the mobile phone she was holding. Upon seeing the caller ID, her charming face instantly turned unnatural, biting her lip and hesitating to answer.

I won't accept it, of course I have my reasons! What does it have to do with you!" Tang Mi pouted, casually placing her phone on the table as if it were a "bomb," stepping back a few paces, nervously staring at it, listening to the incessant, piercing music it emitted. "She said she couldn't find someone to love, so she would rather live a life without a fixed home, moving from this quiet town to the next bustling city, coming and going freely without waiting for traffic lights..."

"I just don't have the time!" Tang Mitian replied awkwardly. It was not that she intentionally defied her mother, nor was it that she was unwilling to go. The person being introduced this time was named Wen Ji, with the English name POIQ, who happened to be the boyfriend of one of Tang Mitian's customers. Of course, that customer was not his only girlfriend. You might wonder, what is the point of going on a blind date with someone who has such a chaotic personal life?

Wen Jiyan nodded and said, "Did you not also believe in and take me in yesterday?"

"Just eat something casually," Wen Jiyan replied, "Even if I had instant noodles every day, I still wouldn't come here!"

"You are really annoying!" Tang Mitian interrupted Wen Jiyan irritably, "I don't feel like explaining it to you." After throwing out this sentence in frustration, as the phone kept ringing persistently, Tang Mitian finally couldn't help but take a deep breath and answered the call: "Hello, Mom!"

"Hello, dear, why are you calling me again? I'm busy!" Chen Jinyan's soft words immediately alerted Wen Jiyan to a sense of danger. Quickly imitating his tone, she pinched her voice and said in a delicate manner, "Oh, dear, what are you busy with?"

Wen Jiyan hurriedly shook his head

47,699. Of course, 6,999 is hers, while 470,000, needless to say, belongs to Wen Jiyan. "Wen Jiyan, you must tell me honestly, what exactly do you do?" Tang Mitian raised her delicate face, staring seriously at Wen Jiyan, "You wouldn't be using my bank card to launder money, would you?"

Wen Jiyan immediately understood and hurriedly cleared his throat, continuing: "Oh, then take your time. Call me back when you finish your work. I have received the money you sent me!"

"No, I absolutely do not like eating leftovers," Wen Jiyan said, waving his hand without hesitation. "I only eat my dishes once, and I do not repeat them for a week..."

Wen Jiyan stared blankly as Tang Mitian, with an indifferent expression, entered her room, looking quite dejected. He couldn't help but knock on the door with concern, "Tian Tian, are you okay?"

1, 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000, 100,000

"You have grown up now, your wings have become strong, and you no longer need to listen to me, do you?" Mother Tang's tone suddenly shifted, lamenting as she accused, "I can no longer control you, and you don't want me, your mother, to control you anymore, do you not want me as your mother?"

That works! Wen Jiyan nodded.

"You can deduct the rent and what I owe you, and give me the rest!" Wen Jiyan said without a second thought

"Sure!" Tang Mi nodded, "Then let's go back!"

Sure, but before we go grocery shopping, could you accompany me to buy some daily necessities and replacement clothing? Wen Jiyan really does not want to wear these mismatched clothes anymore. At that time, you can deduct it from the money you owe me!

"Since it's not that you don't want to talk, and you haven't met the right person, then why don't you go and take a look at the ones I introduced to you?" Mother Tang ground her teeth in frustration and said, "I have worked so hard to help you arrange this, and yet you don't even bother to take a look. What do you mean by that? Are you intentionally trying to drive me crazy?"

What if!

I, of course, have it, ... ... " Wen Jiyan said hesitantly, " it's just that I don't want to come back to this place to buy groceries tomorrow! "

Is it really nothing? Wen Jiyan confirmed once again

However, this time, Tang's mother was truly angry. Not only did she not answer the call, but she also turned off her phone. Tang Mitian made several attempts to call, but helplessly ended the call and let out a deep sigh. Today, Tang Mitian did not go on a date, and she had anticipated such an outcome, which is why she dared not answer Tang's mother's call.

Having seen women choose clothes and buy jewelry many times, Wen Jiyan had never witnessed someone buying vegetables before. He couldn't help but watch Tang Mitian with a hint of curiosity. Noticing the serious expression on her pretty face as she skillfully sorted through the vegetables, picking and choosing to put into her plastic bag, Wen Jiyan couldn't help but pout awkwardly and say, "Why not just buy all these vegetables? Why are you being so particular?"

"Tiantian, you have a problem; how could you not answer your mother's call!" Wen Jiyan quickly noticed the bright words 'Mother' on the caller ID.

That is not the case!

Tang Mi Tian poked Wen Ji Yan and said, "You really trust me this much?" There was an additional 470,000 in her account, and it was the first time Tang Mi Tian had seen such a large sum with so many zeros, which was truly exciting. Moreover, Wen Ji Yan's assurance in depositing it into her account filled her heart with countless emotions

Understood! Tang Mi smiled sweetly as she hurriedly took Wen Jiyan to the mall to buy a few sets of changeable clothes, and then she took him to the vegetable market

Are you from Mars? Is it really necessary to act so exaggeratedly when visiting a vegetable market?" Tang Mi Tian complained with annoyance, stopping in front of a stall selling vegetables, bending down, and seriously starting to select fresh green vegetables from a basket.

I am not mistaken. As a woman, it is better to marry well than to work hard. You are exhausting yourself now, yet you hardly earn any money, and your rest time is so limited and irregular. If this continues for a long time, how will you find friends in the future? It would be better to resign and find a new job!" Mother Tang said seriously, "Tang Mitian, don't think that you are still young. You are already 24, not young anymore. You can start dating a boyfriend. When I was 22, I had already given birth to you!"

Wen Jiyan rubbed the goosebumps on his arm, lightly tugged at the corner of his mouth, and looked at Tang Mitian with a twitch. This girl actually has a side of being two-faced, which is truly rare and uncommon

You have a point. If we are to team up, you can choose one: do you want to buy groceries or cook?

"Aren't you going to answer? What wrongdoings have you committed that you dare not answer your mother's call?" Wen Jiyan busily assumed the role of an older brother, looking down at Tang Mitian with arrogance. "Mitian, it is not right for you to ignore your mother's calls like this. Even if you have done something wrong, your mother will not hold it against you. If you sensibly admit your mistake and humbly ask for forgiveness, your mother will definitely not blame you..."

Holding such a naive fantasy, yet in this beautiful time of life, she is being pressured by her mother, Tang, to go on blind dates and to find a man to settle for a lifetime. Tang Mitian is resistant to this. However, because it is her own mother, no matter how much she resists, she is still willing to go through the motions. Yet, when she is unable to even go through the motions, she knows that her mother must be angry. In truth, Tang Mitian is also very anxious, but she simply cannot force herself. Yet, when she is unable to even go through the motions, she knows that her mother must be angry. In truth, Tang Mitian is also very anxious, but she simply cannot force herself.

"Oh dear, Mom, you are so clever, you guessed everything right!" Tang Mitian said with a forced smile, flattering her, "As expected of my own mother, you really understand me too well!"

He transferred me 470,000? Wen Jiyan was also taken aback. From Chen Jinyan's tone, it seemed he would at most transfer around 100,000, which would have been quite good. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be 470,000, which was indeed a bit surprising

"Sweetie, where is this place? The smell is so strong! It's suffocating me!" Wen Jiyan pinched his nose with one hand while pulling Tang Mitian with the other, his eyes fixed on the damp ground beneath his feet. He carefully dodged the crowd and the filth on the ground, passing by rows of small stalls while covering his nose. Dressed in a light blue washed denim outfit and a crisp white shirt, Wen Jiyan clearly felt out of place in this bustling market atmosphere, especially with his white sneakers. Despite his cautious efforts to avoid the mess, he still ended up with stains all over. What he found most unbearable were the pungent odors that wafted into his nostrils in waves, making his stomach churn uncontrollably.

What happened? Why aren't you answering the phone?" Wen Jiyan looked at Tang Mitian with curiosity

Wen Jiyan originally intended to refuse, but upon seeing Tang Mitian's resolute and decisive demeanor, he couldn't help but nod and reluctantly accepted the identification card, saying, "Alright, I will keep it for now"

"Well, Mom, you are amazing, truly remarkable!" Tang Mitian flattered her with a smile, "It's not that I don't want to date a boyfriend, but I just haven't met the right one! This matter cannot be rushed, can it?"

Hello, why are you not afraid that I might not give it to you? What if I become greedy?

Tang Mi sweetly rubbed the goosebumps on her arms, looking at Wen Jiyan with a speechless expression, thinking to herself, no wonder this friend is so generous with money, it turns out he is Wen Jiyan's boyfriend

Is he very wealthy? Not really! Wen Jiyan pretended to be foolish and confused, "He usually seems quite low-key. Asking him to buy a luxury item is like asking for his life..." The luxury items Wen Jiyan referred to are large items such as private yachts and airplanes, rather than ordinary high-end clothing.

What? You want to take all of it? Tang Mitian was astonished, "You want to carry this 462,000 yuan in cash with you?" Is this person trying to test the safety of public order these days? Or are they deliberately trying to attract robbers?

"I still want you to come alone tomorrow!" Tang Mitian said naturally. The purpose of bringing Wen Jiyan today was to have him recognize the vegetable market, so that she could come out to buy vegetables and cook by herself in the future

Upon returning home, Tang Mitian immediately grabbed an apron from the kitchen and handed it to Wen Jiyan, saying, "Here, from now on, this will be your gear!"

"So cute?" Wen Jiyan lowered his head to glance at the pink apron, which featured a large Hello Kitty cat. "I said, Tiantian, do you have a hobby of collecting Hello Kitty?"

"Is this amount of groceries enough?" As soon as Wen Jiyan finished speaking, she received a look of disbelief from Tang Mitian, who rolled her eyes in response. Wen Jiyan awkwardly smiled, took the bag from Tang Mitian's hand, and followed her from behind

I wonder who is calling you that you don't even want to answer!" Wen Jiyan curiously stretched his neck to look at the phone that Tang Mitian had placed on the dining table.

Tang Mi's sweet lips twitched slightly as she looked at Wen Jiyan in disbelief, "Are you really going to buy all of this? Can you finish it all?"

"Hmm, yes, you are indeed very good to me!" Wen Jiyan replied with an open expression, not doubting him at all. The friendship between Chen Jinyan and him over the years is not to be taken lightly; when a brother is in trouble, he would immediately come to his aid.

"What the hell, is this ever going to end?" Tang Mitian finally exploded in anger, smashing the scattered ornaments on the bedside table.

"There is no if, I believe in you." Wen Jiyan looked at Tang Mitian gently

I have no problem! Tang Mi Tian hurriedly explained, "Mom, you are overthinking it. I am still young. Matters of fate should be approached gradually, is that alright?"

Wen Jiyan wanted to nod, but then shook his head instead, to prevent Tang Mitian from overthinking and questioning his identity

"What is it, Mom? Why haven't you answered my call for so long?" As soon as Tang Mama answered the phone, a powerful roar akin to a lion's came through, causing Tang Mitian's ears to hurt instantly. She hurriedly moved the phone a bit farther away, switched to the other ear, rubbed it, and then forced a smile as she spoke, "Mom, I was just busy earlier and didn't hear your call!"

Seeing that Wen Jiyan's friend did not mistakenly transfer the money, but actually sent him 470,000 yuan, Tang Mitian felt a weight lift off her heart. She looked at Wen Jiyan and asked, "So what should we do with this money?"

Tang Mi Tian listened to the busy tone, feeling helpless. She could only be patient and call Tang Mama again. Regardless of the circumstances, she needed to appease the elder first.

It is purely coincidental! Wen Jiyan was completely speechless, "It really is quite a coincidence!"

"It’s not that I don’t want to answer, it’s that I’m afraid to answer!" Tang Mitian pouted her lips with a hint of helplessness.

It is also possible... Wen Jiyan spoke ambiguously, he knew... If he were to directly ask Chen Jinyan for 1 million, it would surely frighten Tang Mitian, after all, this girl only has 6,999 yuan on her card

"How could there be as much as 470,000?" Tang Mi Tian was taken aback, "Did your friend make a mistake with the numbers? They were supposed to send you 47,000, but instead, they added an extra zero..."

"Tiantian, why do you look so dejected?" Wen Jiyan couldn't help but speak up

You simply do not want me anymore, I have come to understand this clearly, I am heartbroken, I have raised you as my daughter for nothing!" Mother Tang said angrily before abruptly hanging up the phone.

Therefore, I do not rob for wealth, nor do I seek after lust; I am truly a good person!" Wen Jiyan confidently patted his chest, "If there were a certificate for good people, I would definitely be the first to receive the award!

"It's nothing, I'm a bit tired, so I'm going to take a nap. Don't call me for meals either!" Tang Mitian said, turning around and entering the room. She lay on the bed with a hint of fatigue, a wave of indescribable bitterness and grievance surged in her heart, and tears unknowingly began to fall.

"Sweetie, really? You can't bear to eat alone, can you?" Wen Jiyan hurriedly put on a pitiful expression and said, "Since we all live together, we should eat together too!"

Do you like eating leftovers?" Tang Mi stared at Wen Jiyan as if looking at a monster, "Are you sure?"

However, I feel that I do not quite trust myself!" Tang Mitian looked at Wen Jiyan with a conflicted expression, then took her ID card out of her wallet and pressed it into his hand, saying, "This is my ID card. After I go home, I will write you a note acknowledging that you are keeping my 470,000. This way, you can rest assured, and I will feel at ease too!

These two individuals share a strong bond! Tang Mi Tian awkwardly looked at Wen Ji Yan, noticing that he had ended the call, and gave a sheepish smile, saying, "Your friend is really nice!"

In fact, 24-year-old Tang Mitian is quite young. She naively fantasizes about a romantic encounter, dreaming of meeting her ideal prince. As for what that prince looks like, she cannot describe it herself, but she can feel that among the crowd, there is only him who can make her heart race at first sight, confirming that he is her type. For such a person, for such a love, she would be willing to throw herself into the flames. As for what that prince looks like, she cannot describe it herself, but she can feel that among the crowd, there is only him who can make her heart race at first sight, confirming that he is her type. For such a person, for such a love, she would be willing to throw herself into the flames.

Is your friend in the banking business? Tang Mitian asked earnestly

"Hold on, first of all, we are merely housemates, not living together!" Tang Mitian's charming face bore a hint of suspicious redness as she emphasized, "Secondly, the house-sharing rules state that if you buy the groceries, I will cook; if I buy the groceries, you will cook; it's one or the other. If you want to share meals, you can choose one option; if not, we will handle our own meals, and I will leave it to you."

I know it can be exchanged for a certificate of deposit, but the problem is, sir, the bank is closed at this time!" Tang Mitian pouted, looking at Wen Jiyan, "If you want to withdraw, you should hurry up tomorrow!"

"You can eat instant noodles every day, but what about me?" Tang Mitian pointed at herself and said, "Are you expecting me to eat instant noodles with you?" Before Wen Jiyan could respond, Tang Mitian, with a hint of annoyance, said, "I refuse to eat instant noodles. Wen Jiyan, let me tell you, if you plan to live on instant noodles, then I won't partner with you anymore. From now on, when it comes to buying groceries and cooking, I will only take care of myself, and you are not allowed to eat even a tiny bit of my food!"