69novels Chapter 335: Chunya Buys a House
Chapter 335: Chunya Buys a House
But a small town, the area is relatively small, and taking the bus is just four stops. Riding a bicycle takes only about twenty minutes to get there. It’s not really secluded, especially since the train station can be considered a traffic hub. In a few years, when it develops, it will be a great place.This house costs two thousand yuan. It’s a three-story building with a very large yard. The only issue is the previous owner didn’t maintain it well. There’s some peeling paint and issues with leaks. If purchased, it would require some renovation later.
The house itself has no problems, but the only hassle is that it’s quite far away.
The second house is in the city but in a different direction from Fifth Aunt’s house. Houses in the city are generally a bit more expensive. For two thousand yuan, you can only get a bungalow, and even the yard has to be shared with others.
"Each of these houses has its pros and cons. We don’t know which one to choose for now. Xiang, you’ve seen more than us. Can you give us some advice?"
Fifth Aunt made it clear that she wanted Lin Xiang to decide for them. Lin Xiang said whichever one they choose, she’ll support it.
Lin Xiang thought for a while and asked Fifth Aunt, "Are there any houses for sale near you?"
"There are, but..." Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt exchanged glances and smiled helplessly, "Our previous house has gone up quite a bit in price. Similar houses now cost at least three thousand yuan."
Because of this, the former owner once came around to cause trouble, insisting Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt pay the price difference. It ended up being taken to the town government, and Secretary Wang resolved the issue.
Although the barbecue business is doing well, they’ve only been in business for half a year. They saved some money, part of which was repaid to Lin Xiang. The two thousand yuan house would exhaust their savings, and the three thousand yuan house, they simply can’t afford it.
"My personal suggestion: even if it’s a thousand yuan more expensive, it’s better to buy near you. First, the location is excellent, and the house will definitely appreciate in value. "
"Second, it’s mainly because it’s close to you. If Chunya really finds a partner in the city, living with her in-laws is one thing, but if she moves out, being nearby means, even if you can’t support her, you can step in if something happens to her."
"Regarding the price difference, don’t rush to repay me. Use my money first for Chunya’s house. Repay me when you have the money later; it’s the same. Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt, we’re family, and you don’t have to be in such a hurry to repay me."
Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt discussed it, and after consulting Chunya’s opinion, they decided to buy the three thousand yuan house.
This time, they registered the house under Chunya’s name.
Looking at the freshly issued property certificate, Chunya felt like she was dreaming, "I have a house? Is this house really mine alone?"
Lin Xiang couldn’t help but throw some cold water on her, "Legally speaking, it’s yours for now."
"Why is it only for now?" Chunya asked, puzzled.
"Because we’re worried you might become overly emotional when in love later. If you get married and can’t help but use your belongings to support your in-laws, what if it’s taken by them then?"
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
Chunya immediately dismissed Lin Xiang’s concerns.
Having helped her parents with the business all along, though whether selling hairpins or running a barbecue stall, there’s stable income every month, it’s still tough to earn money!
The money she earned through hard work shouldn’t ultimately become her in-laws’ asset!
She’s getting married to find someone to settle down with, not for targeted poverty alleviation!
Seeing that Chunya spoke with such certainty, Lin Xiang just smiled and ended the topic.
With time still early, Lin Xiang planned to visit the cotton spinning factory to meet an "old friend."
Before leaving, Mrs. Lin pulled Lin Xiang aside and whispered, "Xiang, what do you think about that house near the train station we looked at earlier?"
No one knows a mother better than her daughter. Once Mrs. Lin asked, Lin Xiang understood her intentions.
"Mom, do you want to buy that house?"
"You said it yourself; buying a house now is an investment, and its value will surely rise in the future. How much did your Fifth Uncle’s house cost in the summer, and it’s already increased by several hundred yuan!"
Lin Xiang didn’t expect Mrs. Lin to have this insight, and she agreed immediately, "Then buy it! I’ll visit the cotton spinning factory first. I have already arranged to meet Director Chen this morning. If I come back early, I’ll go with you to buy it; if it’s late, we’ll go tomorrow."
"Alright."
After Lin Xiang left, Mrs. Lin and Fifth Aunt gathered in the kitchen to cook together.
Approaching the year’s end, with both Lin Xiang and Mrs. Lin back, Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt didn’t plan to continue with the business.
Business hadn’t been as good as before these past days, so they might as well take a break and accompany Lin Xiang and Mrs. Lin.
They can never finish earning money.
In the kitchen, Fifth Aunt both kneaded the dough and gossiping with Mrs. Lin, "Second Sister-in-law, does Ah Yun and Xiang have partners now?"
"Ah Yun will be twenty-four after the new year. In our village, kids this age will already get married. In the big city, people marry a bit later, but he can’t keep avoiding partnerships forever."
"Xiang’s mind is focused on her studies and earning money. She doesn’t have time to find a partner. I once arranged a marriage introduction for Ah Yun, but it didn’t work out. Now I’m cautious about suggesting anything. Anyway, Ah Yun’s uncle and aunt are highly capable, and his marriage will surely be their concern."
In Mrs. Lin’s view, the match suggested by Cheng Jinyun’s uncle and aunt should be much better than what she could find.
"Since Ah Yun reunited with his relatives, what’s your relationship like? Still as close as before?"
"Of course, after all, I’ve raised him for so many years. When your second brother left, I didn’t abandon him despite the hardest days. If he doesn’t acknowledge us, he’d be ungrateful."
Fortunately, Cheng Jinyun is not ungrateful.
Although he’s busy with military affairs, he returns home on every leave.
Except for changing his name and reuniting with his family, nothing much has changed from before.
Suddenly Fifth Aunt said, "Second Sister-in-law, have you ever thought about Ah Yun and Xiang getting together?"
Mrs. Lin seemed to have heard something incredible and shockingly asked, "You mean Xiang and Ah Yun should date? What are you thinking!"
"Second Sister-in-law, don’t rush. Let me explain slowly."
Fifth Aunt took Mrs. Lin’s hand and sat her down, analyzing her thoughts, "Ah Yun was picked up by you when he was little, and you essentially raised him. You know better than anyone about his character. Even though Ah Yun has reunited with his relatives, he’s still closer to us."