$131. Buy a House

As for the matter of Xunzi and Xiaoqianyo, it can't be hidden, and the people in the newspaper office won't talk much anyway. Google search reading

Whoever talks too much will be fired the next day for stepping into the newspaper office with the left foot first!

As the editor-in-chief, he still has some power!

Entered the newspaper office.

When the various departments of the newspaper saw Bai Gui leading the two women, one big and one small, they looked at each other, but they also abided by their duties and knew what they could and couldn't inquire about.

Besides...as a writer, if you don't have some romantic affairs, how can you still be considered a writer?

Without a little emotional entanglement, what good work can be written?

Japan has a very low tolerance for artists, and they may be banned if they make the slightest mistake. But he has a high tolerance for writers and literary giants, especially in terms of emotions. It is normal to have flaws, and he thinks that entangled with several women is a matter of course...

For example, the future great writer Dazai Osamu, who was just born this year, is entangled with five women, but he is still a popular writer in Japan.

Bai Gui temporarily placed Xunzi and Xiaoqianyo in his office.

Then knock on the door.

Meet the editor-in-chief Nagano.

"Mr. Bai wants to buy a house, well, that's also a good idea..."

Editor-in-chief Nagano nodded, not surprised at all.

In Tokyo now, housing prices are not as high as in the future. However, as Tokyo becomes more and more prosperous, housing prices are also increasing day by day. This is normal. Housing prices in prosperous areas will not be too low, but they will not be as outrageous as in later generations. .

Within the tolerance range of normal people.

"If I buy a house now, I might be able to make a fortune by selling it after I graduate and return to China."

Bai Gui joked.

He thought the same way.

If you sell the house after a few years after buying it, you won't suffer too much. Even if it doesn’t sell, that’s fine.

It's better than renting a house.

"You entered Tokyo University after graduation, and the newspaper office is also in Bunkyo District. You must be buying a house in Bunkyo District. I happen to know a few people who are in charge of this matter. They are selling houses. You can come with me..."

Editor Nagano drank the tea in one gulp and said.

He has worked in the newspaper for such a long time and has made many connections. Although I don’t know who is selling the house specifically, in such a prosperous area of ​​Tokyo, there are sellers and buyers every day, so just ask a few questions.

The two of them left the newspaper office and called two carriages.

It didn't take long to find a suitable room.

The owner of the house for sale heard that a famous writer was moving in, so he was happy to sell it and reduced some of the floating price, but it was also relatively expensive. It was a good two-story building with Western-style decoration inside and a Japanese-style house outside. .

There are about 400 square meters of land.

The house and the title deed were sold to Bai Gui for 1,300 yen.

“The price is quite right…”

Bai Gui calculated in his mind that 1,300 yen = 3,000 yen. This price is still relatively cheap.

Although the population living in Tokyo is not as dense as that of later generations, this is Bunkyo District after all, a cultural and educational center, and the premium is very high.

"If Mr. Bai doesn't have enough money, the newspaper can make an advance..."

Upon seeing this, the editor-in-chief of Nagano was ready to withdraw a sum of money from the newspaper. He could also roughly estimate Bai Gui's net worth, including the newspaper's manuscript fees, Asahi Newspaper's manuscript fees, etc. The total sum was estimated to be more than a thousand yen, which was quite worthy. It’s enough to pay, but you will inevitably be in trouble after paying.

Maybe the expenses are too high now, and I still don’t have a thousand yen!

He was not afraid that Bai Gui would not pay back his debt. One thousand yen was a small matter to Bai Gui, so he just stayed up late to write the manuscript.

Owe money?

That's even better!

"Thank you Nagano-senpai for your kindness. I still have some money."

Bai Gui smiled, thanked the editor-in-chief Nagano, and immediately paid for the two-story building without any hesitation.

"You are much richer than me now."

Editor-in-chief Nagano shook his head, with a trace of envy flashing in his eyes. He did not doubt the source of Bai Gui's money. He guessed that it might be the Asahi Shimbun who paid Bai Gui his royalties in advance. There are many sources of writers' royalties, and he may not necessarily all have them. Know.

Writers who can write are extremely popular and make much more money than they earn from salary.

Return to the newspaper office and take Xunzi and Xiaochiyo to live in a two-story building.

"Onisan, is this our new home?"

Little Chiyo ran from the first floor to the second floor and back again. She had never seen such a luxurious house.

"Yes."

Bai Gui nodded.

He adopted Chiyo as his younger sister.

A hint of joy flashed in Xunzi's eyes, but after all, she had been through the human affairs process, so she would not be as cheerful as Chiyo-chan.

"Let's go and nail the watch..."

Bai Gui said.

In later generations, almost every household in Japan would have a name tag nailed to the door. This is to facilitate the postal system to accurately deliver mail. It’s rare to see anyone nailing a watch at this time.

But Bai Gui also has intentions. Now that Xunzi and Xiaochiyo have followed him to Tokyo, both of them are wandering people and very insecure. He has also felt it in the past few days.

So nailing the watch can be regarded as his tenderness.

Secondly, he has some needs. After all, he is considered a famous person. There are many letters from readers every day, which are always piled up in the newspaper office. It is inconvenient and requires him to pick them up in person. Instead of doing this, it is better to just ask the postman to deliver them. It is much more convenient to go to a private residence.

Written on the table are Bai Gui's name and his handwriting, as well as the names of Xunzi and Xiaoqianyo.

The hammer hit and was nailed to the wall next to the door.

In the evening, Xunzi and Xiao Chiyo prepared a sumptuous dinner, which was also a celebration of the housewarming.

Bai Gui went to the first high school, and after two days of classes, it was Sunday again.

Two days of vacation.

Restaurant.

"Tanabe-senpai, I still have something to trouble you. I have a younger sister... I want to go to school. I wonder if Tanabe-senpai can recommend a good school, or a private school..."

Bai Gui said, choosing his words carefully.

He brought Xunzi and Xiao Chiyo to Tokyo, but he didn't know how to let them go to a girls' school. Who knows if there are any qualifications or something like that? He is not afraid of spending money, but he is afraid that things will not be done well.

Just like sending Liu Baoer to Yage Girls' School, this kind of thing needs to be done by someone.

"Sister? Isn't Bai Jun a student studying in Japan?"

Tanabe Ryuko said in surprise.

"This..., it's a long story. I just took in a child out of compassion."

Bai Gui was cautious.

"Oh, so that's how it is. It's not difficult to do. I was a student of the school and have some connections there. Since Bai Jun asked me to do it, I'll just say hello..."

Tanabe Ryuko smiled indifferently.

"The school?"

"That's not bad either."

Bai Gui nodded. The school was a private school that Higuchi Ichiyo and Tanabe Ryuko had attended. It was much better than the average girls' school. Those who could enter were all ladies from famous families.

In addition, the conditions for entering were undoubtedly much more relaxed than those of the girls' school.