Seeing the Words is Like Seeing the Person

"Hello, Mr. Zhang." The landlord's surname was Zhang. He was a middle-aged, fat man who looked very successful. His eyes disappeared when he smiled. After greeting Lin Fengxia and Shen Chun, he said very enthusiastically that Shen Ze was his idol. Although Shen Ze did not believe it, how could someone his age be a fan of celebrities?

"Just call me Lao Zhang. You've seen the house, right? I've had the property management maintain it all this time. It's nominally my house, but apart from when I took possession, I haven't been here much. I bought it to increase its value, and now it's time to find it a good buyer." This Brother Zhang was quite the talker.

Especially when facing Shen Ze, since he was certain this time that this was the final hurdle, and if Shen Ze agreed, he could immediately liquidate the house.

Don't think selling a house is easy. If it's an ordinary house, around 100 square meters, not a luxury house, it's not too difficult to resell it as long as you don't go too far.

However, these kinds of luxury homes are not easy to come by, mainly because there are not many people who can afford to buy such houses. Therefore, luxury homes are usually sold in units, with only a few or a dozen units sold per year.

Nowadays, when a truly high-quality buyer appears, Lao Zhang naturally becomes very enthusiastic. This buyer is clearly sincere and is also a celebrity, which means that he has no shortage of cash flow and is a good customer.

"Great, Mom, what do you think?" Shen Ze had already made another decision, but since his parents had been looking at houses for so long, and he trusted their judgment, he decided to buy it. Now that he had money, the most important thing was to feel comfortable. It would be disappointing if someone else had put so much effort into finding a house and then decided not to buy it.

"I think it's a good idea. Your sister is also very satisfied with this place." Actually, it's almost time to make a decision. We just brought Shen Ze here to take a look.

"Brother Zhang, if there are no problems, we can draft a contract later. Do you have my parents' contact information?" Shen Ze said.

"Yes, okay, we'll contact you later. Brother Shen, Sister Xia, I'll be going now." Brother Zhang didn't expect things to go so smoothly, and left happily.

Actually, his coming here this time also represents his sincerity. As for the price, there is an average price. You can't be too cheap, but you can't be too expensive either. Just a normal transaction is fine.

"Congratulations Mr. Shen on moving into your new home." The two property management staff, acting as intermediaries, were very professional. It just goes to show that when prices go up, the property management's service attitude is also very good. "Wait a moment, I need to say a few words to my parents." Shen Ze pulled his parents to a bedroom and began to explain his plans.

"Mom, so the house is settled now. My sister is quite satisfied with it, so the house will be registered in her name," Shen Ze said.

"Are you really going to give it to your sister? Why don't you buy it for yourself first, and then take care of your sister?" Lin Fengxia said.

"Mom, why are you like this? Didn't I tell you before that I'd buy a house for my sister? You all think I'm joking?" Shen Ze said.

"Okay, then tell your sister later that you called us to talk about this?" Shen Chun asked.

"That's not it. Did you go to Building 6 or Building 8 before? Besides being more expensive, weren't the apartments there better than the others in terms of natural light and environment?"

"What do you mean?" Shen Chun understood.

"Dad, I'm planning to buy another one. I want the penthouse, even if it's a bit more expensive. The main thing is to buy a bigger one, preferably with a yard." Shen Ze said, revealing his plan. That's right, he didn't want his parents' sense of accomplishment from house hunting to disappear, but he also wanted a bigger house. So he decided to have the best of both worlds. It's not like he couldn't afford both.

Shen Ze just calculated that the total price of the house they are currently in is a little over 31 million. If he pays in full, he can get it for a little over 30 million, which is 2% lower. The average price is 110,000 per square meter, which is cheaper than the current market price. This is normal. Houses of tens or hundreds of square meters may have a premium, but larger houses can be slightly cheaper. The main reason is that the total price is too high.

He has a hundred million, so he can buy another one. It just depends on how much the penthouse costs. But even if it's a bit expensive, it's fine. He can buy one for his parents too, so they won't always want to go back to their hometown.

Although Shen Ze also wanted to go back to his hometown, the reality did not allow it. Naturally, he wanted his parents to stay in Beijing. The price of just a hot pot restaurant was not enough; he also needed to scrape together an apartment.

"There's no need. One house is enough. Besides, why would you buy that house? It's so much more expensive per square meter, not many people would buy it," Lin Fengxia said. "Mom, listen to me. Let's finalize it today. You've already looked at it, right? There shouldn't be any problems, right?" Shen Zeqiang insisted.

"Alright, let's listen to the child. This house is for Yanzi. We'll buy a bigger one for Rouxiao so that the siblings can live together and take care of each other in the future." Shen Chun was quite open-minded.

"Dad, that's right. We need to have a bigger vision. We're free today, so let's book the house quickly. This afternoon, we'll go buy a car. There are a few parking spaces here; I'll go ask." Shen Ze turned around, not giving Lin Fengxia a chance to hesitate.

"Hello, I heard you say earlier that there are still some units available in Buildings 6 and 8, right? Could you show us around?" Shen Ze's words immediately perked up the two property management staff. What did that mean? Did he not want another unit after buying one? Or did he think this one was too small and wanted to upgrade to a bigger one?

"Yes, this way please."

Over the next two hours, we looked at seven or eight apartments. The layouts were all pretty much the same, with two types: 381 and 389 square meters.

Furthermore, these two apartment types have different prices, one at 130,000 and the other at 135,000. The former is a normal apartment type in these two buildings, which is equivalent to the penthouse in other buildings.

Or rather, in the advertising, only Building 6 and Building 8 were called "King of Buildings." The top floors of other buildings also had an area of ​​more than 380 square meters. There were only one or two units in each building, but those were called high-end corner units and were not considered "King of Buildings" in the advertising of Jinmao Mansion.

However, given the similar size, at the current price, one unit can be eight or nine million cheaper, almost ten million. No wonder the high-end corner units in the other buildings have all sold out, leaving only these two penthouse buildings with seven or eight units left. Rich people aren't stupid.

"Should we go with the first floor or the top floor, the king of the building? I prefer the first floor. It comes with a small yard, so Da Huang can get some fresh air. Otherwise, it's not good for him to be cooped up in the building," Shen Ze asked his parents.

"Why do you always meddle with Dahuang? Buying him a car and a house, you're buying them for yourself, not for the dog," Lin Fengxia complained.

"Mom, this is about enjoying life, don't forget about Da Huang. You don't need to be so serious. Your son's career is just starting out, and he's going to make a lot of money. Maybe I'll buy a few more houses next year." Shen Ze wasn't joking. Tens of millions can be considered a luxury house, but don't forget, this is the capital city. There are plenty of houses worth hundreds of millions. To be honest, Jinmao Mansion doesn't really qualify as a top-tier luxury house. It's just that the location is good, and it's conveniently located near their studio and hot pot restaurant.

"You're just wasting money." Ultimately, the parents still felt it was a waste. Lin Fengxia's idea was to have her son buy a house and then deposit tens of millions in the bank as a safety net. You can't guarantee that every movie you invest in will make money, can you?

Because of their children's professions, they often follow entertainment news online, especially investment news. As everyone knows, no investment is without its losses, so naturally they are worried.

"It's alright, let's go buy a car." The house was settled. Although Lin Fengxia was a little reluctant, she still said the same thing: the money was earned by her son, and that was his ability. She was unwilling, but she didn't stop him.

In the end, I bought a first-floor unit. Just like Shen Ze said, it comes with a small courtyard of over 80 square meters, which is not easy to come by. This is something that can be written into the property certificate. It's just that the price of the penthouse is indeed much higher than the neighboring units. Otherwise, this type of unit would have been snapped up long ago. Many people want to buy a first-floor unit just for the courtyard.

Then he went to the 4S store. Although the show was no longer being filmed, Shen Ze's impulsive plan to buy a car remained unchanged. For him, making him happy was more important.

Besides, I should enjoy the thrill of spending money a little. I'm not a mythical creature that only earns and never spends. I really didn't have much time before, but I'll have to spend some time on proper spending in the future.

With a clear goal, he headed straight for Ford. He had already chosen the pickup truck, the Ford Raptor R, which is a top-of-the-line pickup truck costing over a million. However, there was no stock of that one. There was a regular Raptor, but Shen Ze could wait. It wouldn't take long. It wasn't a best-selling product; it was just that few people wanted to buy it, so there was no stock. He bought it for 1.48 million in full.

Although he wanted to buy two, since he had previously mentioned getting one as a delivery truck, Lin Fengxia and Shen Chun strongly objected, saying it wasn't worth it. Besides, they didn't really like pickup trucks that much. Shen Ze used it as a utility vehicle; otherwise, he wouldn't have a very positive impression of pickup trucks.

"Your dad likes Mercedes. When he was young, he was also envious of other people's cars, such as the 'Tiger Head Mercedes'. If you insist on buying one, then buy that one for us."

"Okay, I'd like to see the G-Wagon too."

The Ford dealership is right next to the Mercedes-Benz dealership; these dealerships are usually grouped together. Unfortunately, the G-Class was only available as a sample, and even then, you had to order it and choose options. There weren't even any samples available, so Shen Ze planned to come back later. However, Shen Chun's wish came true: a Mercedes-Benz S400L, costing 1.52 million yuan, which he could pick up in a couple of days.

That evening, after calculating, a deposit was paid for the house, but if you look closely, the penthouse cost 53 million, the sixteenth floor cost 30.3 million, and the two cars cost 3 million, totaling 86.3 million. It really was like money was flowing away like water.

This kind of spending would make even the super-rich take a good look. It's enough to give Da Tiantian two or almost three dowries. Well, even if she did, she might not marry you.

"You have no idea, your brother is so impulsive. We said we'd take him to see a house, and what we did was make the place so happy. Nobody wanted to buy the house, and we bought it. Don't they think we're easy targets?" That evening, I video-chatted with Shen Yan and told her all about what happened that day.

Shen Yan knew a little about it. After all, it would cost so much money. Lin Fengxia was a little hesitant and contacted her daughter. However, Shen Yan's point was that the money belonged to Shen Ze, so it didn't matter what he did. But she really didn't expect that the house there would cost more than 50 million. It was a bit expensive.

But since it's already bought, that's fine. As for her brother buying her a house, she really didn't want it. But if he did give it to her, she wouldn't pretend to refuse. They are siblings, and besides their parents, they are the closest people to each other.

To put it another way, as long as there are no economic disputes and everyone is financially well-off, family ties will naturally emerge.

Listening to Lin Fengxia's complaints, Shen Yan also listened. She couldn't even imagine life like this a year or two ago. She was still thinking about taking the civil service exam and earning a few thousand yuan a month. Unlike now, signing a document can earn hundreds of thousands or even millions of yuan. At this time last year, she had just entered this industry.

"Sister Yan, what did Shen Ze buy? Why did he spend so much money? He's already bought a house, and it cost him 3.5 million. Where's the video? Who's in it?" Suddenly, the door was pushed open, and Reba's voice came through the phone to the other end of the line.

"Reba, it's me," Lin Fengxia said.

"Oh, Auntie, how did the house viewing go today?" Dilraba's voice suddenly became weak and delicate, which was a bit of an act.

"That's great. Shen Ze bought the apartment we were originally looking at, and he also bought a large one next door, on the first floor." Lin Fengxia glanced at Shen Ze. What was going on? Her son was in contact with Dilraba; otherwise, how would Dilraba know how much money her son had spent?

Of course I know. Not to mention your spending information, even if Dilraba wants to spend money, she can directly use Shen Ze's money. Didn't she use Shen Ze's money to buy things for herself on Qixi Festival right after their breakup?

Shen Ze spent such a large sum of money today, and she naturally received a text message notification. Shen Ze was quite casual and didn't change his card just because Dilraba could spend his money.

Well, even though they broke up, as a man, he still feels indebted to her. The main reason is that when they were together, Dilraba didn't live a good life with him; instead, she often had to spend money to support him. You can spend a little money, but unexpectedly, she stopped spending it. That's quite interesting.

"You bought another one? Why so suddenly, Auntie? We'll be going back in a few days, and we'll help you take a look then. I can also give you some advice on the renovations. I know what kind of decor Shen Ze likes." As Reba was speaking, Shen Ze had already silently moved towards the bedroom. Lin Fengxia saw this but didn't say anything.

It's all a matter for the young people themselves, so you can handle it yourselves. However, I know from my daughter that Dilraba is a really clean and tidy girl, and she's actually quite a good match for my son. But some things have to be done if they're willing.

The day was quite fulfilling, and Shen Ze had a good rest. However, he suddenly thought of something: had Jingjing come back yet? Had she seen his letter? Probably not. If she had seen it, she should at least have called to scold him.

However, he probably won't scold her. Their relationship wasn't that deep to begin with. He was wrong. Tan Songjun had already tried her best to restrain herself. She got home quite early today. She also knew that Shen Ze was going to Bangkok to film early tomorrow morning, so she worked overtime last night, hoping to see if they could meet today and talk things over properly.

I never expected to see this scene when I got home. Let's rewind a few hours.

When Tan Songjun got home, she was a little excited. Shen Ze should be waiting for her at home. She had already subtly asked Teacher He if he had finished work.

Teacher He even joked with him, saying that Shen Ze got off the bus in their neighborhood last night, and without a doubt, he must have gone to their little apartment.

If he apologized to her, she wouldn't forgive him so easily. At the very least, she'd make him swear he wouldn't have any more contact with other women. She was happily contemplating this, even thinking that she wouldn't give him a warm welcome as soon as she got home. She was so pathetic that she'd forgive him so easily, unlike other people.

But when she got home, she was disappointed. Unlike usual, he didn't come out to check when he heard any noise. Had he gone out to buy something?

But something seems off. It feels like something's missing from the house. It's quite obvious, though. Shen Ze's slippers have already been thrown away.

"Shen Ze, baby, husband." Although she was already certain that Shen Ze wasn't home, she still tentatively called him by a few names. Okay, she could confirm that he wasn't home.

Where did he go? Although the two of them are having a cold war, he should be here today since he came back yesterday. They were all prepared for a surprise, at least there should be some flowers in the house, right? What's going on?

There was no trace of Shen Ze in the bedroom or the study. Something was wrong. Tan Songjun suddenly noticed a blind spot: why were so many things missing from the house? She realized something was amiss.

Looking around the bedroom and the walk-in closet, she knew what was missing: all traces of Shen Ze were gone. Where were his clothes, his slippers, his notebook, his toiletries, and his razor?

She suddenly had a guess she dared not think about. No matter how unwilling she was to believe it, it seemed to be true. In her room, there were very few of her boyfriend's things left. Apart from the photos she couldn't take with her, it seemed there was no trace of his existence.

No, there's more. She saw a folder on the dining table in the living room with a blue envelope on top. Although she didn't know what was inside, her subconscious told her that her boyfriend's behavior was most likely a farewell.

However, she still held onto the hope that this might be a surprise or a prank, since writing letters is such an old-fashioned and outdated method that only elementary school students would use.

She didn't open the folder, even though it was within reach. She didn't dare to open it. Holding the envelope, she hesitated for a while before finally opening it. When she saw the contents, her heart sank. Sometimes you really can't think about things. The more you feel it's going to be bad, the worse it really is. But how could you dare to do this? She was stunned for a moment. She had no idea that she would be dumped one day.

[Jingjing: It's like seeing you in person as I write this. Please forgive me for still calling you that, though I don't know if I'll ever have the chance again. Yes, this is a farewell letter, a summary of our relationship. After thinking about it for a while, I've decided to say goodbye.]

I also hesitated about whether to say goodbye this way. They say the most dignified way for adults to say goodbye is to sit down and have a farewell dinner, eat hot pot, and then each of us grab a big ladle, splash the broth on each other when it boils, haha. If it were during the angrier phase of our argument, we might actually have done it.

Just kidding. When I first started writing this letter, I felt particularly heavy every time I put pen to paper. I'm just amusing myself to ease my emotions.

This is a breakup letter. Please forgive me for not having the courage to tell you the breakup in person, because I don't know how to bring it up.

Actually, I was lying to myself before, saying it wasn't that I didn't want to talk to you, but that I didn't have time. After all, we didn't have many opportunities to meet, and breaking up over the phone wasn't very responsible. But in the end, I realized that these were all just excuses.

I'm still afraid to see the anger or disappointment in your eyes. The more I liked you back then, the more afraid I am now, so I used this old-fashioned method.

Jingjing, let me state first that I am not having an affair with someone else behind your back because I have someone else. I still have a moral bottom line and would not do such a thing.

Also, my decision to break up this time has absolutely nothing to do with the arguments we had when we were filming the reality show. You might think it sounds fake, but that's really what I think.

Actually, there are many problems between us. These problems are not complicated. For example, if you question me and my ex, I am not angry. Ultimately, it is because we don't spend enough time together and we don't trust each other. This is human nature.

I've always hoped we could spend more time together, but for many reasons—our professions, our uncertainty about the future—this idea remains just wishful thinking.

I'm not blaming you. Actually, if we were to tell others what we're thinking, I'd be the childish one. I'm such a grown-up, still in love and unable to live without my girlfriend.

Jingjing, when we first got together, we didn't see each other often because of the novelty, but every time we met, I felt a sense of anticipation. However, I don't think I'm satisfied with this kind of contact. We probably had different views on relationships from the beginning, but this problem was masked when we first got together. However, as time went on, these differences still emerged.

My understanding of relationships isn't that we have to be together every day, but the kind of beautiful relationship I hope for is that when we're apart, we each strive to do our best, and when we're together, we fully enjoy the sweet moments we share.

This is a problem we can't solve in a short time, so I've been thinking about breaking up. After our last argument, I made up my mind. Of course, the argument wasn't the reason; it was the lack of trust between us. We haven't spent enough time together, and problems have arisen.

When I first thought about breaking up, I was actually quite startled. But later I came to understand that the connection between people might have already run out when they first met.

But I still want to thank you. Although we didn't spend a long time together, we were genuinely happy at the time. Even if it was just for a moment, at least we were truly happy in that instant, and that's enough.

I've been going through a lot of hardship lately. Your passion initially attracted me, but now that I have to break up with you, it's truly a pity.

The most regrettable thing in life is probably this: you meet someone special, and after you get together, you realize that the two of you are not actually compatible, and you may have to give up sooner or later.

However, that feeling of wanting to give up but being reluctant to do so, and wanting to continue but having no hope, that conflict is really terrible.

But it seems that's just how it is. Breaking up, whether it's friendship or love, is a normal part of life, and you and I are no exception.

We were born at the wrong time and loved the wrong person. In the end, we were just a little bit short of fate. Maybe it's God's way of telling us that some things must be lost to show their preciousness.

Jingjing, some feelings are meant to grow, while others are meant to be cherished. Perhaps we belong to the latter.

Writing this, I do feel a bit lost, so I won't dwell on the regrets. Let's say goodbye properly. Our love seems to have reached a perfect point; not too much, not too little. I should be able to forget it all, without arguing or fighting anymore, and without further torment.

These are the lyrics to a song called "Just Right". I'm sending this song to you; the copyright information is in the folder.

There are other things in the folder. As we mentioned before, I rented a storefront for you. You can have your aunt and uncle come to Beijing to keep you company. After a hard day of filming, being able to go home and see your parents is a kind of happiness.

Jingjing, we broke up. Actually, this is better for both of us. Being together was for happiness, and breaking up is also for happiness. There's something else I want to say, even though I'm a little reluctant to say it, but I still have to say it: people can't be too selfish.

If one day we are so happy that we can't even remember each other, that's the meaning of our separation. We should still meet again. We're in the same industry, and maybe we'll have opportunities to collaborate in the future. I hope that at that time, we can smile and say, "Long time no see."

Although it might sound a bit untrue to say this, I really hope to see you doing better and better. We just broke up, we're not enemies.

Aside from our parents, we've shared our emotions with each other. Even though our paths no longer intersect, we were still good friends before that relationship.

We once loved each other, but we chose not to love each other anymore. This relationship was a beautiful experience; we both hoped that the other could live a better life. It was a vibrant chapter in each other's lives, like an old photograph sealed in a wooden drawer. We are neither strangers nor enemies.

As I said before, it's only meaningful for us to separate if you're doing well. Our relationship is like a book, with a lot written on one page. Even if this page is a little wrinkled, it doesn't matter, the next page will be even more exciting.

After the rain comes sunshine, and you will meet the right person. Okay, can I take that back? You should know how possessive I am. It seems I really can't be biased and wish you well in meeting someone better, but I do genuinely hope you are happy.

I'll stop here. I feel reluctant to write any more, but if we don't separate, the relationship really can't continue. We're not going anywhere from here anymore. Have a safe journey.

Also, it seems we haven't broken our promise. We did say forever when we were together, and it seems like forever now that we're apart. Jingjing, fly towards your goals! You'll definitely become more and more famous. Goodbye. 】 Shen Ze left, leaving behind the song "Just Right," which is quite fitting, as it was a song he won in a lottery at the beginning of the year.

The reason I'm sending you this song is because I sent Chen Yao a song during our argument. Now that we've broken up, I'll send you one too.

As for the storefront, Shen Ze signed a three-year contract, which can be seen as his way of saving Tan Songjun's family. He didn't want her family to end up in the same situation as before, but this was the best he could do. Hopefully, it would be of some use.

Tan Songjun read the letter several times. The veins on her hand were bulging as she gripped it tightly, showing how much effort she put in and how excited she was.

No matter how much Shen Ze wrote or explained, when it came to Tan Songjun, there was only one sentence: she was dumped by Shen Ze.

Tan Songjun felt wronged and thought Shen Ze was too immature and didn't understand her at all. "Are you a child? You bring up breaking up every time you're unhappy."

It can only be said that people cannot truly empathize with each other, even those who have been in a relationship. No one can read another person's mind. Shen Ze knew how much he had gone through from having the idea of ​​breaking up to actually breaking up, but in Tan Songjun's eyes, it was just the last argument.

But Tan Songyun felt really wronged. You're still entangled with your ex, and I haven't even mentioned breaking up with you yet. I was thinking of asking you to explain so we could live a good life together, but you actually broke up with me. What right do you have to do that?

And you wrote that you were so reluctant to part with me, but you still broke up with me, and you had so many excuses, like we didn't spend much time together. You bastard, you vengeful bastard, it's just because I wouldn't let you touch me while we slept, and you acted like this?

Can't you understand me? I work so hard every day, and then I have to take care of you at night. Look how tired I am. Shouldn't you be considerate of me?

Okay, although there's some blame-shifting involved, I also know that things seem to have reached a point where they can't be salvaged.

But what about herself? Should she contact him and yell at him again? No, would that make her seem like she cared too much? Hmph, fine, break up then, but it's so hard to let go. Why? Tan Songyun couldn't understand. She thought about it until dawn, and finally sent Shen Ze a long WeChat message. But she didn't receive a reply from her boyfriend. She knew it was all over.

But you left so easily, what am I supposed to do? Tan Songjun originally thought that relationships were just a diversion for her. Even though she often thought about Shen Ze, she still cared more about her work than relationships.

But now, because of work, I've lost my boyfriend. Do I regret it? Maybe a little. Actually, if I think about it carefully, my boyfriend may have been immature, but in terms of qualities, no one I know could compare to him.

Tan Songjun didn't sleep a wink that night, just kept scrolling through WeChat and even played King of Glory, wondering if her boyfriend was online.

She knew she cared more than she thought. When they were together, she didn't feel it very deeply, but after losing her, mixed with the resentment of being dumped, Tan Songjun couldn't sleep.

Shen Ze was sleeping soundly. This was a sudden thing for Tan Songjun, but for Shen Ze, it meant that his worries from the past few days had been resolved.

He saw Tan Songjun's WeChat message, but he didn't reply. He didn't want to get entangled, and of course, he didn't reply to the message either. Otherwise, things would be unclear, and it wouldn't make the breakup seem like a joke.

Jingjing: "Shen Ze, I learned from Teacher He that you went home last night. I thought you would give me a surprise, and it really was a surprise."

"I've read your letter, but you were the one who initiated the breakup. I'm not trying to cling to you, but shouldn't we talk about this face-to-face?"

Of course he can't go. What if Tan Songyun tempts him? He's a powder keg right now. He hasn't had sex for almost two months. As a vigorous young man, he's very tolerant. After all, he can have sex anytime he wants. He's really self-disciplined.