Niu Xiaoqiang said politely: "Thank you Miss Caroline for your praise, you are also very good, the legal profession is very promising." ”

Caroline is not too beautiful, but she has a strong affinity when she laughs, which is a big plus. Niu Xiaoqiang's first impression of her was not bad.

After a few polite words between the two, Caroline turned to the topic: "Mr. Niu, I don't know what requirements you have for the house you live in?"

Niu Xiaoqiang had already thought about it, and blurted out: "It's better to be close to MIT, and have basic living facilities, of course, it would be better if the rent could be cheaper." ”

Caroline smiled and nodded: "I have a house that meets your requirements, the owner is a retired university professor, he is a bit picky about tenants, I can take you to meet with him, if you can meet his requirements, the deal can be closed." ”

Niu Xiaoqiang looked a little surprised, in his opinion, the landlord should only have requirements for rent, what is wrong with the tenant? Is it difficult to be willing to rent only if it is pleasing to the eye?

In order to figure out the situation and successfully rent this house that meets his own requirements, Niu Xiaoqiang inquired: "Miss Caroline, I don't know what the landlord has for the tenants? ”

Caroline nodded: "This professor's personality is a little eccentric, he has a bit high requirements for the quality of tenants, and he hates those uneducated people, you are a student at MIT, it is estimated that he can most accept you." ”

Niu Xiaoqiang sighed: "I see, let's go over to see him." ”

Carolyn had a second-hand Ford, she opened the trunk, put her bike in it, and drove to the professor's house.

The distance between the two sides was so close that in less than five minutes, the Ford was parked in front of a three-story building on the banks of the Charles River.

Caroline got out of the car and rang the doorbell, and it wasn't long before the door was opened, and an old white man with gray hair walked out.

Caroline smiled and explained: "Hello Professor Gilson, this is Mr. Niu Xiaoqiang, he is an international student at MIT and wants to rent your house. ”

Jerson had a straight face, and after listening to Caroline's words, he glanced at Niu Xiaoqiang, and did not mean to invite the three of them into the house to sit down.

After looking at Niu Xiaoqiang, Jaerson asked, "What major do you study at MIT?"

"I majored in computer science. ”

"Who is your mentor?"

"It's Professor Watson. ”

Hearing Professor Watson's name, Gilson's rigid face softened slightly, and then asked, "Did you bring your student ID card?" I need to confirm whether what you said is true. ”

Niu Xiaoqiang said: This old man is indeed quite eccentric, I am here to rent a house, and I am not applying for a job, do you need to check the household registration?

When he got out of the car, Niu Xiaoqiang observed this house, this house is not inferior to Watson's house, it is very luxurious from the outside, Niu Xiaoqiang is still very excited.

Therefore, even if he was a little unhappy, he could only try to cooperate: "I just arrived in the United States yesterday, and I haven't had time to go through the admission procedures yet, if you don't mind, I can call Professor Watson in front of you to verify." ”

Gilson looked at Niu Xiaoqiang for a while, and said curiously: "It doesn't seem to be the time for MIT to recruit international students, how can you enter MIT at this point in time?"

Niu Xiaoqiang explained: "Professor Watson used the genius clause, so my admission time is different from that of other international students. ”

Gilson looked surprised: "Did he really use the genius clause for you?"

Niu Xiaoqiang nodded: "Well, I don't need to deceive you about this, he did use the genius clause for me." ”

Gilson nodded slightly: "Did you bring your student visa?"

Niu Xiaoqiang knew that there was a drama when he saw that the other party's attitude had eased, so he immediately took out his visa and handed it over: "This is my student visa, please take a look." ”

Gilson looked at the time of the visa processing and made sure that it had only been processed in the last few days, and then he spoke: "Let's go into the house and sign the contract." ”

Niu Xiaoqiang originally thought that Gilson would ask him to call Professor Watson for verification, but he didn't expect that the other party would sign a contract with him just after seeing the student visa, which surprised and surprised him, he hurriedly nodded and followed Gilson into the room.

The decoration of the house is very elegant, much more refined than Professor Watson's home, and it looks more tasteful, which shows that Professor Gilson is a person who pays attention to the quality of life.

Niu Xiaoqiang was secretly satisfied, but he was secretly worried. The main reason is that I am worried that the rent is too expensive and I can't afford to pay it myself.

Unexpectedly, Professor Gilson's behavior surprised him again, and as soon as the four of them sat down, Gilson instructed Caroline: "I am willing to rent the house to him at a price of one dollar, please help us draw up the lease contract, and the intermediary fee will be paid according to the minimum standard, which will be borne by Niu Xiaoqiang." ”

At this time, not only Niu Xiaoqiang, but also Caroline and Zhang Xiaolan were also stunned. A dollar rent is no different than not charging at all. Based on the real market price, the house would have to pay $2,000 a month in rent, and Gilson's approach is too unreasonable.

Caroline was stunned for a moment before she spoke, "Professor, are you sure you want to rent this house to Mr. Niu for a dollar?"

Gilson nodded firmly: "Yes, it's a dollar." ”

Niu Xiaoqiang didn't believe that there was a pie in the sky, so he couldn't help but ask, "Professor, I don't know why you are doing this?"

Gilson said lightly: "Because you are worthy of my house." ”

Niu Xiaoqiang felt that things would not be so simple, but he didn't want to ask too much, and after thinking about it, he spoke again: "I don't know what you want from me as a tenant? ”

Gilson shook his head: "I don't have any special requirements. ”

Niu Xiaoqiang had no choice but to sigh and stop talking.

Seeing this, Caroline took out a sample contract and asked, "I wonder how long the lease is?"

Gilson looked at Niu Xiaoqiang: "How long are you going to rent?"

Niu Xiaoqiang thought for a while and replied, "At least four years." ”

Gilson looked at Caroline: "Then let's sign a four-year contract first." ”

Caroline nodded, filled out the relevant information, and then handed the contract to the two of them: "The lease is for a total of four years, and the rent is a total of four dollars, as long as you sign your name, the contract will take effect immediately." ”

Niu Xiaoqiang and Gilson did not hesitate and immediately signed their names.