Chapter 795: Chapter 284: If Qin Shiqing Had a Child with Me, Would She Still Leave?
Su Zelin had been home for only five days, yet he went out on dates with his junior three times.
Each time, Huang Panpan would book the hotel in advance, waiting for his arrival.
The junior just completed her transformation from a girl to a woman, clearly wanting more of this experience. But it wasn’t just for that; mainly it was because she felt that being alone with Su Zelin in a hotel meant no disturbances.
Qin Shiqing didn’t call much. Growing up together has its major perks, especially not being overbearing.
For one, it’s personality-driven, not from being overly controlling; two, she understands Su Zelin’s rebellious nature. If she were to check on him constantly, he’d feel restricted and want to break free.
In past lives, Su Zelin was much more of a loose cannon. Qin Shiqing was slow to realize and only learned many years later by chance that her boyfriend had cheated.
So whether Qin Shiqing was in Lin’an or not didn’t really affect how much Su Zelin was out and about. Even if they lived together in Lin’an, he could still roam freely.
Five days later, Su Zelin and Qin Shiqing said goodbye to their families and headed to Lin’an.
Before reporting to his job, the first priority was to find suitable accommodation.
This was straightforward as rental agencies had plenty of listings. A small fee was all it took, and it wasn’t too expensive.
Plus, it wouldn’t be for long, as Su Zelin also planned to buy a house soon.
With respect to Qin Shiqing’s opinion, they wanted somewhere close to work and with convenient living amenities, ideally near a large supermarket or market. They quickly shortlisted a few suitable communities, visited each, and settled on one of them.
Two living rooms and three bedrooms, fully renovated, with appliances and furniture included, ready for move-in. The location and environment were great, and the building was relatively new. Downstairs was a big supermarket, and less than 300 meters away was a market, so grocery shopping wouldn’t take much time.
Besides, there was a small entrance garden. Qin Shiqing loved planting flowers and greenery, making it perfect for her.
The girl fell in love with it at first sight but found the rent a bit steep.
Though her boyfriend was covering the rent, and she knew Su Zelin had money to spare, she still thought it was best to save where they could.
However, Su Zelin waved his hand and signed the contract right away.
For Su Zelin, everything else was secondary as long as Qin Shiqing liked it.
After signing, they got the keys and immediately went to the supermarket downstairs to buy necessary household items. Even though it was ready for move-in, they still needed bowls, chopsticks, buckets, clothes hangers, towels, and such.
A couple of trips later, they even got a few potted plants.
In the afternoon, they set up the apartment, and before they knew it, it was evening.
For their first meal living together, Qin Shiqing insisted on cooking. It felt more ceremonial this way, so she dragged Su Zelin to the market.
Although the supermarket also sold vegetables, Qin Shiqing preferred the market’s vibe. There were more choices and a livelier atmosphere compared to the supermarket.
On the way to the market, they passed a Lvyuan electric scooter store, where Su Zelin bought one on a whim. For short distances, especially trips to the market, these scooters were convenient. You could even ride them right into the market, unlike cars.
Lvyuan was a well-known local brand and, in 2004, was the first to use new brushless motor technology with high-powered electric bikes, equipped with EABS electromagnetic braking systems and energy recovery, ensuring both range and safety. So, he didn’t hesitate to get the new model.
In those days, small electric scooters didn’t need registration; just swipe your card, get the receipt, and you’re good to go, no driver’s license needed. Very convenient.
Riding the scooter, they reached a large market, surprisingly much bigger than the one Jianglan’s family usually went to, about two or three times the size. Buying the scooter turned out to be a smart move.
Otherwise, just wandering around this market would have taken a lot of time.
The array of meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables, seafood, and local goods was dazzling, immediately exciting Qin Shiqing.
Perhaps from often accompanying Liu Sufen and Zhao Lixia to markets for groceries, influenced by these two mothers, she also loved market shopping, especially with her boyfriend along.
"Xiaolinzi, this grass carp looks really nice, super fresh. Why don’t we make sweet and sour fish for dinner tonight?"
"Wow, this green vegetable is so tender, we have to get a bunch!"
"How about getting two pieces of cured meat? If we’re too busy to shop in the future, it could make do for a meal!"
"Xiaolinzi, let me tell you, these eggs are definitely from free-range chickens. They’re not big, but they taste great!"
"..."
Su Zelin noticed her market-shopping style was just like his mom’s. Everything looked great; she wanted a bit of everything, as if she wished to bring the entire market home.
Soon, they were carrying big bags, yet Qin Shiqing showed no sign of stopping, so Su Zelin had to intervene.
"Babe, you realize the fridge in our rental isn’t that big, right? If you keep buying more, it won’t all fit!"
"That’s true!"
With her boyfriend’s reminder, Qin Shiqing finally turned off her market-splurge mode.
"Our rental’s great, just a bit pricey with a small fridge!"
She felt a little regretful, sensing it wasn’t perfect.
"Hey, then just don’t buy so much. The market’s close, we have our scooter, we can come anytime. If you buy too much now, you won’t have an excuse to visit the market tomorrow!"
"Alright, next time I’ll buy less. We’ve pretty much got enough today, let’s head home."