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Chapter 240 Reception
Looking at the surrounding environment, it is also the same two-story small western-style building. The front of the house is surrounded by a white fence, and some flowers and plants are planted. There is also a small pool and a lemon tree.

Otherwise, why do so many people yearn for the United States?
The house in front of me is estimated to make countless people bow their heads.

Capitalism is such a luxury.

Now that the country is still struggling for food and clothing, these people are already the lights and phones upstairs.

The house took a little look, and the visual estimate was about [-] square meters.

Although there is no swimming pool, there is a small garden and a garage.

And the surrounding environment doesn't seem to be bad, but things like the house need to be looked at more.

What's more, Su Chen will live in the United States for several years, so naturally he has to choose carefully.

As soon as Su Chen and Billy got out of the car, the door of the house was opened.

An old man with white hair came out of it.

Billy whispered: "This is old Jim, the owner of the house. After his wife died, he lived here alone. Recently, he plans to move to Missouri, where his son has a farm."

Su Chen nodded, it would be nice to have a farm.

Old Jim came to Su Chen and Billy. He looked at Su Chen and asked doubtfully, "Little Billy, is this the friend you said you wanted to rent a house?"

Maybe it was because Su Chen didn't know English, so he didn't ask Su Chen directly.

Before Billy could speak, Su Chen said, "Yes, Mr. Jim, I'm going to rent your house."

"It turns out that you can speak English, that's great." Old Jim looked very enthusiastic: "May I ask, which country are you from?"

"Chinese." Su Chen said.

Old Jim nodded: "I have seen reports about your China, saying that you are now open, no wonder many universities now have you Chinese... let's go Chinese boy, I will take you to see my old man, this old man The man has been with me for more than twenty years."

Su Chen and Billy followed Old Jim and walked into the house.

This house is almost as Su Chen visually estimated. It is about two hundred square meters, and the two floors add up to three or four hundred square meters.

Living alone, although it is a bit big, but no matter how big it is, it can't compare with Su Chen's courtyard in the capital.

He and Xue Yu live in the courtyard of the third courtyard, which is called big.

The interior design of American houses is not defined by bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens as in China, but the interior is divided into five areas according to functional standards.

Generally, a special etiquette area is designed for entertaining guests and family gatherings. In this area, the owner will fully reflect his social status, wealth, personal style, and artistic appreciation in the design and layout.

The dining room is an important space for Americans to communicate with foreign countries, that is, an important place for family etiquette activities, which plays a dual role of respecting guests and showing themselves.

So in Old Jim's house, the dining room on the first floor is very large, near the window, there is a large dining table with six chairs.

In addition to the large dining table, there is a fireplace in the corner of this dining room.

Because Americans spend Christmas, in this festive season, people are sitting around under the Christmas tree to welcome the arrival of Christmas. It is unimaginable if there is no warm fireplace around, and the children believe that Santa Claus will also come from the fireplace. chimney climbed out.

This thing is not very common in China, and in later generations, it will only be available to some people who may like European and American decoration styles.

But in the case of a building, there must be no such thing as a fireplace.

After looking at the restaurant, Su Chen started to visit from the first floor to the upper floor under the guidance of old Jim.

Although he hasn't decided whether to rent it or not, he must see clearly first, otherwise if any troubles arise in the future, it is not what he wants.

What Su Chen didn't expect was that there was a huge garden behind the house, at least more than 100 square meters!

Haven't seen it before on the front of the house.

Su Chen asked curiously: "Mr. Jim, is this garden behind also yours?"

"Yes boy, the back garden is also mine." Old Jim said: "I wanted to retire here, but my son insisted that I go to Missouri.

He said he could take care of me nearby, fearing that no one would know if I died in the house, so I had to rent it out, and all my guys went there, so I had no choice but to go there. "

Everything in the room was clean and tidy, not at all sloppy like an old man living alone.

And the various electrical appliances are not bad, at least there is nothing that needs special replacement.

"Young Chinese, these electrical appliances can still be used, but I need to make sure that you live in such a big house by yourself?" Old Jim asked.

Su Chen nodded: "Yes, Mr. Jim, I like big ones, and I'm writing a few books for Harvard Press recently, and I need a quieter place."

Old Jim understood.

After thinking for a while, he continued: "But I have to say something, if you live in, if you buy any new furniture, you can take all those things with you when you move out in the future."

"Yes." Su Chen nodded, he didn't seem to have anything to buy, at most he would bring in pots, pans and the like.

Old Jim went on to say: "I heard that you Chinese, like the French, like cooking more. I don't have any restrictions on this, but I can't make my house too messy, can I?"

"Mr. Jim, I can't promise you this, and I'm not sure whether I want to live here now. I have to make comprehensive considerations before I can give you an answer." Su Chen said.

"Okay, kid, give me an answer as soon as possible. If not, I'll find someone to rent it." Old Jim said.

Su Chen nodded: "I will give you an answer as soon as possible, and let Billy tell you then."

After turning around the house for a while, I didn't stop.

Talk to old Jim and leave with Billy.

Billy asked: "Man, do you want to rent here? If you have money, I advise you to buy one, and you heard what old Jim said, don't make too much mess, Fuck, what's the matter?" possible."

"Then can you help me find a house?" Su Chen turned to look at Billy.

He is not short of money now, and it is not difficult for him to buy a house now.

And when I return to China in the future, the house may appreciate in value.

It's just a little troublesome.

Billy immediately patted his chest: "Look at me, buddy, I will definitely help you find a house, and it will definitely not be too much trouble."

"Okay, then you can help me find out, it's best to have a big one with a garden and a swimming pool." Su Chen said: "At that time, you can call a few more girls and let's have a party together..."

Hearing this, Billy came to his senses: "I will definitely take care of this matter for you, but what is the expected price in your heart?"

"Below $30." Su Chen said, "If it's too expensive, it's unnecessary."

"Fuck!" Billy cursed fiercely: "You Chinese are so rich! You can afford a house worth 30 dollars."

Su Chen ignored his complaints, and continued: "I'm going to a reception tonight, take me to find a place to buy some clothes."

Billy was now his guide.

Take a walk around the neighborhood, find a men's clothing store, and pick up a few outfits that are right for you at the moment.

Let's eat something together again.

Billy sent him back to the dormitory. Originally, Billy wanted to ask Su Chen to take him to the reception, but he heard that it was all professors' receptions, and there were no beauties, so Billy lost interest in an instant.

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At six o'clock in the afternoon, Ian sent someone to pick up Su Chen.

Because Su Chen didn't know the place, someone had to pick him up in person.

The reception in the United States is also divided into the reception before the dinner and the reception after the dinner. Generally, after the dinner is over, the reception in the second half is changed to a dance.

It is generally customary to refer to the reception before the dinner as a cocktail party, while for the reception after the dinner, it is often replaced by a party or family reception in the invitation.

The cocktail party starts at 6:6 or 2:[-] pm and lasts for about [-] hours.Usually no meals are prepared, only drinks and snacks are provided.

Ian directly said that dinner and wine will be together. If you don't make it clear, it will be bad if the guests are hungry.

We all know that most receptions are free and social, and we can only hide in the corner without any tricks.

But this kind of literary reception probably won't have any beauties.

Su Chen changed into the clothes he bought in the afternoon, and went out with Ian's men.

It didn't take long to come to the place.

I got out of the car and looked at the name of the hotel. It was a hotel owned by Hilton. It is a good place to hold a reception.

Ian ran over from a long distance and said enthusiastically, "Dude, you are finally here. Come on, please come inside."

"Is everyone else here?" Su Chen asked.

Ian nodded: "It's already here, let's go in first."

Originally, Su Chen thought that there would be no beauties at this kind of reception, but when he first entered, he saw a few blond girls in high-cut evening dresses...

(End of this chapter)