I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Check-in was very simple as Jian had give very detailed instructions about how to enter the building, what amenities would be provided, and to expect her mother to provide me with keys to the room and the apartment. Even though Jian's mother doesn't speak English, we managed with some simple hand gestures, an online translator, and some smiles. The room itself was perfectly suitable for my needs this trip and I'm glad Jian's space was available.
The only thing of note is that most shops in the neighborhood are cash only, so I made sure to carry some around in case I wanted to pop into a bakery or convenience store.