"Alright, I'll tell you the truth. He just wanted someone to watch the house. It's often empty, and leaving it so is a waste of resources; moreover, it could attract thieves. So, I told him it would be perfect for you and your mother to move in and keep an eye on it for him, and he agreed. As for the rent... you won't have to pay at all," Long Shangxuan said, a glint in his phoenix-like eyes.
"Your friend is so kind... But still, it feels awkward living in someone else's place without paying. How about you talk to your friend again and tell him I'll still pay a portion of the rent each month?" Hua Xiaomo said.
"Okay, I'll tell him." Long Shangxuan smiled. "Don't just stand here. Hurry up and move your things inside."
"Mm-hmm."
Only after ensuring Hua Xiaomo and her mother were settled in did Long Shangxuan slowly drive away from the villa.
