Seeing that his son seemed to like Andrew Grant quite a bit, the gloomy look on Landlord's face eased considerably. As he followed behind, he said to his son, “Henry Cole, Andrew scored 550 on the high school entrance exam. You got in by buying your way, so your foundation is weaker than most people’s. From now on, you must learn from him, ask Andrew whenever you don’t understand something, and strive to get into a good university.”

“I know, I know!” Henry Cole was clearly used to his dad’s nagging and replied impatiently.

“You brat!” Landlord smacked the back of his head from behind, annoyed.

“Dad, you’ll knock me silly!” Henry Cole cried out.

Landlord had wanted to hit him again, but after hearing that, he awkwardly held back, unsure whether he was really afraid of making his son stupid or just because Andrew Grant was present.

The layout on the fifth floor was the same as downstairs. The main bedroom in the front was large, over twenty square meters, while the back bedroom was smaller but had a small balcony.

Inside, the place was exquisitely decorated and very clean, with all the necessary tables, chairs, beds, and cabinets.

Chapter 0010: I’m Strong

“How do you feel? Satisfied?” Henry Cole asked.

“Very good,” Andrew Grant nodded.

“Since you’re satisfied, let me explain something first,” Landlord said with a smile, secretly relieved to see Andrew Grant was happy. “Originally, you were only renting one of the two rooms on the fifth floor. But since the other one is empty anyway, from now on, the whole fifth floor is yours to use. However, if guests come and I can’t arrange rooms elsewhere, you’ll have to temporarily give up the back room.”

To be honest, he really did like Andrew Grant. Although he was from the countryside, he was polite and well-spoken, looked honest and simple, and though his clothes were plain, they were neat and clean. Of course, the main thing was that he was an outstanding student at Changxi No. 1 High School.

“Thank you so much, Uncle.” Andrew Grant was very satisfied to rent such a place at this price and felt quite grateful to Landlord.

“From now on, we’re like family, no need to be so polite with me,” Landlord said with a smile, then turned to Henry Cole: “Henry Cole, go downstairs and help Andrew bring up his luggage.”

“Alright!” This time, Henry Cole didn’t complain and responded cheerfully, heading downstairs to get the luggage.

“No need, I’ll do it myself, I’ll do it myself,” Andrew Grant said quickly.

“Andrew, you must be exhausted after searching for a place all day. Take a rest and let this kid do it. He’s so fat, he should move around more!” Landlord said.

Landlord could say that, but of course Andrew Grant couldn’t really let it happen, so he hurried after him.

But Henry Cole, despite being chubby, was actually quite enthusiastic and moved quickly in this matter. Andrew Grant hadn’t even reached the first floor when he saw Henry Cole already down the stairs, face flushed, struggling to lift the luggage with both hands.

“It’s a bit heavy, let me do it,” Andrew Grant said, hurrying down the stairs.

“A bit heavy? It’s ridiculously heavy! Let’s do it together,” Henry Cole panted.

“Nonsense! I just saw Andrew carry it into our house with one hand, easy as pie. Now in your hands, it’s so heavy you can’t even lift it with both hands! I think it’s not the luggage that’s heavy, but that you spent the whole summer just eating, sleeping, and playing games, and now you’re weak!” At this moment, Landlord had also come downstairs. Seeing his son’s red face and sweaty forehead, complaining about the weight, he couldn’t help but glare at him.

Just then, Andrew Grant reached out and took the suitcase from Henry Cole, lifting it easily with one hand.

Henry Cole was dumbfounded on the spot! And Landlord seized the chance to lecture his son again: “You little rascal, did you see that? You’re about the same age, and you’re even bigger than Andrew, but look at him! Now look at yourself! Aren’t you ashamed?”

After being scolded by his dad, Henry Cole looked at Andrew Grant’s relaxed manner, refused to believe it, and of course was unconvinced. He strode forward, grabbed the handle, and said, “Andrew, let go, let me try again. I don’t believe it! You can lift it easily with one hand, but I struggle with both!”

“No need to try, it really is heavy. I’m from the mountains, used to hard work, so I’m strong,” Andrew Grant kindly reminded him, not wanting Henry Cole to embarrass himself further.

But Henry Cole wouldn’t give up and insisted on grabbing it, so Andrew Grant had no choice but to let go.

With a “thud!” as soon as Andrew Grant let go, Henry Cole, not ready for the weight, couldn’t lift the suitcase and was nearly pulled over by it, almost falling onto the luggage.

“Look at you! All you do is play games, sleep, and eat snacks. Starting today, your game console is confiscated, no more snacks, and you’re going to start exercising,” Landlord said sternly, worried after seeing Andrew Grant lift the suitcase easily with one hand while his own son nearly fell over.

“Dad, you really can’t blame me, the suitcase is really heavy! If you don’t believe me, try lifting it yourself,” Henry Cole cried out, on the verge of tears, quickly protesting his innocence.