1340: I Will Live in Wen's House From Now on (1)

Wen Manni parked the car in front of a small building.

Due to her professional sensitivity, Xia Xiaolan quickly made an analysis in her mind: a very typical American suburban house looks like it has two floors and should have a basement.

This old friend of Teacher Mao is indeed living a good life in the United States.

It is 5 hours to drive from New York to Ithaca. It is impossible for Xia Xiaolan and Wen Manni to not say a word. During the conversation, she already knew that Wen Manni was a lawyer and now works in a New York law firm.

The tuition fees of American law schools are expensive. Lawyers must first become assistant lawyers and then formally become lawyers, and then there will be junior partners to senior partners. Xia Xiaolan still doesn't know which Wen Manni belongs to... But no matter what kind, this profession is Destined to be busy, Xia Xiaolan thanked Wen Manni again when she got off the bus:

"Connie, thank you very much for coming to pick me up. It took a lot of time for you."

One back and forth, plus the wait for pick-up, all day was spent.

Wen Manni was not as cold as she was at the airport, "I will pick you up by the way. Originally, I had to come back to see my parents."

The two were talking, and the door was opened.

An elderly woman opens the door:

"Hi, are you Xiaolan? Come in, we've been waiting for you."

Wen Manni introduced, "This is my mother."

Xia Xiaolan hesitated.

She called Wen Manni wrong before. In fact, thinking about it, Wen Manni's father and Teacher Mao are friends. According to her seniority, she could call Wen Manni eldest sister at most... It must have been several flights before she went to the United States to make her dizzy.

"You can call me Aunt Hu, or you can call me Hu Ying. It's not the same here in the United States as it is in China. You will get used to it gradually."

Hu Ying is about the same age as Aunt Song. Aunt Song is really an old lady. Hu Ying looks much younger. Although she wears casual clothes, it is not like the aunt's style. There are traces of dyeing in her hair. Look young!

Xia Xiaolan blushed and changed her name.

Professor Wen, an old friend of Mao Kangshan, did not come to pick up Xia Xiaolan at the door, which was obviously inconvenient.

He had been seriously ill before, and now he is still so weak that he has to rely on a wheelchair for a while and waits in the house.

Professor Wen is a very gentle person. His early recovery after his illness made him look a little out of spirit. He is an immigrant who studied in the United States and took root in the United States in his early years. He teaches at Cornell University. Xia Xiaolan can come to Cornell University as an exchange student. Thanks to Professor Wen for his help.

Professor Wen looked at Xia Xiaolan. In the contact with Mao Kangshan, Mao Kangshan was quite proud to show him Xia Xiaolan's "talent", but he did not say that Xia Xiaolan was so beautiful.

At the age of Professor Wen, people can no longer be judged by their appearance, but human instinct is at work, and it is inevitable to have a good impression when seeing a good-looking person.

This kind of affection is not like the kind of men and women, it is purely about being good-looking and pleasing to the eye.

Xia Xiaolan called out to Uncle Wen, and conveyed Mao Kangshan's longing for his old friend. She also apologized for causing trouble to the Wen family, and took out the gifts she brought from China, namely good tea leaves and cut ginseng slices... ...Professor Wen doesn't pay much attention to these fictitious things, and he said the main point:

"What about the portfolio, did you bring your own portfolio?"

This Xia Xiaolan was already prepared under Mao Kangshan's reminder. Her suitcase is so heavy, it's not because she has a lot of clothes, it's mainly these things!

Xia Xiaolan quickly presented her collection of works.

Professor Wen read it carefully, and asked Xia Xiaolan some more questions, her expression became more and more gentle.

"Dad, you have a lot of time to take the exam. Can you have dinner first? I'm driving all the way from New York back to Ithaca!"

Wen Manni protested, and Hu Ying did the same. Professor Wen thought about it, so he temporarily let Xia Xiaolan go.

When Xia Xiaolan was asked, her forehead was sweaty. Professor Wen was gentle, but her questions were sharp.

After everyone washed their hands and sat down at the dining table, Professor Wen also asked his wife to open a bottle of wine to celebrate Xia Xiaolan's coming to the United States... Students are not encouraged to drink alcohol in China, and it is very common to serve meals with wine in the United States. Her legal age is 21 years old, even in the "Minimum Drinking Age Act" enacted in 1984, 21 years old is the age to legally drink!

Wen Manni explained to Xia Xiaolan: "This is to prevent young people from forming alcohol dependence. In addition, you can get married and get a driver's license at the age of 16. Can you drive? You should apply for a driver's license!"

Xia Xiaolan has a driver's license.

But it was in China, and obviously it can't be used in the United States.

Xia Xiaolan also has this plan. It is too inconvenient to not have a car in the United States. If she wants to go out, she can't always rely on Wen Manni to pick her up. Consult a lawyer and charge by the hour. Why should someone be Xia Xiaolan's free driver.

In addition, in terms of housing, Xia Xiaolan also has two choices, one is to live in the dormitory arranged by the school for exchange students, and the other is to rent a house by herself.

She prefers the latter. Renting is obviously more free. There is nothing to disturb her roommates. Living in a university dormitory is not free. It also costs money, but it is cheaper than renting outside.

Hu Ying interrupted her:

"You went to a foreign country alone, how could we let you go out to rent a house by yourself? After Manny went to work in New York, she hasn't lived at home for many years. You can choose one of the empty rooms upstairs that you like!"

Professor Wen also means the same.

Xia Xiaolan's account contained US$1.27 million from Du Zhaohui, and she still had several thousand US dollars on her body. In fact, she was not short of rent money, but the kindness was difficult.

After considering the safety of renting a house alone, he finally agreed to live in Wen's house.

Wen Manni is obviously a little cold on the outside and hot on the inside:

"When you apply for a driver's license, you can use the family car."

Xia Xiaolan is also very sincere: "I am very embarrassed to provide me with accommodation. If I can, I want to buy a car myself. I will sell it when I leave. I can still bear the loss for one year."

Wen Manni nodded: "You're right."

Xia Xiaolan was kept at home because she was worried about her safety. The Wen family was entrusted by Mao Kangshan to take care of her.

But someone like Wen Manni who grew up in the United States knows how to respect Xia Xiaolan's right to choose. When Xia Xiaolan wants to buy a car, the Wen family will only make suggestions and tell her how to buy it, and will not force her not to spend money—you can't ask anyone casually in the United States Income, not to mention how others spend their money!

This meal is a treat for the guests.

There were still three empty rooms in Wen's house. Xia Xiaolan chose a small guest room and did not touch Wen Manni's bedroom when she was at home.

Professor Wen and Hu Ying lived downstairs. The upstairs was actually an independent space, which was exclusively enjoyed by Xia Xiaolan.

Being close and keeping a certain distance, Xia Xiaolan is very satisfied with the living environment.

By the way, she took off her watch, and this inexplicably smashed watch. Wen Manni looked at her several times while on the road, and seemed to be very suspicious of her financial situation. They just didn't say it and hurt her self-esteem.

"And a new watch is needed."

Xia Xiaolan didn't want to think about that nightmare in Hong Kong.