Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 865: 865 House Hunting

"Mom says she’s steaming sweet potato slices for them." Zhang Fusheng said with a smile.

Many people thought he was helping out his wife’s family, but it was actually the other way around. They were the ones helping their family, albeit not much money, mostly food. These salted duck eggs and salted chicken eggs — each family had a jar. There were over two hundred of them. Nowadays, even if they wanted to buy them, it wouldn’t be easy to find.

The family of three took two hours to unload the car, then Zhang Fusheng drove to his brother-in-law’s house.

Zhou Xiaobing woke up immediately upon hearing the commotion.

Mr. Zhou did not join in the work but went straight to find the three sons-in-law to have them take the items back, saving a lot of hassle. With more hands, the work would be easier.

The next day, there was no need to load fertilizer; they could wait until the day after. Everyone in the transport team would get a share of grain, and they all knew that this was because two were visiting their in-laws, so it was up to them to deliver the fertilizer to the farm.

Early in the morning, Zhou Xiaobing came over with money. Mr. Zhou came along too, and the pork hadn’t been divided yet.

"Uncle Zhou, could you help us find a house for sale near us? My brother-in-law’s kids are coming over to study, and they don’t want to trouble us, so they’re thinking of buying a house for the kids."

"Why not just stay at our place?" Zhou Xiaobing said.

"I suggested the same, but they insist on buying a house. They say all the kids who can study well are coming over. They don’t want to trouble us, and my father-in-law also said they must buy a house."

"Alright then, I’ll ask around. I haven’t heard of any yet.

About the kids’ schooling, it should be fine. We know the elementary school principal, and we have a good relationship. Every year, he gets a few hundred pounds of wheat from me."

"Thank you, Uncle Zhou. Also, my brother-in-law’s two daughters want to skip a grade and go straight to third grade."

"I’ll ask around; it shouldn’t be a problem. Your brother-in-law has a very progressive mindset; girls should be educated too."

"Yes, my father-in-law is keen on the two girls going to school and hopes the Zhao Family can also produce some scholars."

The three moved quickly. The pork was already divided, with ten pounds per piece, making it easier to allocate.

The Zhou family took fifteen pieces, which was over one whole pig. Zhang Fusheng kept twenty pounds and left another twenty pounds for his little sister.

The remaining sixty pounds and the pig offal were given directly to the cook’s chef.

By noon, all the money was accounted for. This way, they could bring the money over tomorrow.

Although the money was intended for buying a house, there was no news about houses for sale yet, so leaving the money here wasn’t feasible.

If things got urgent, he could advance the money.

Actually, he also wanted to buy a house. After all, Xinhua was already in junior high. In a few years, it would be time to settle down.

But his brother-in-law’s side was more urgent. If they put up the money themselves and bought it first, if they wanted it, they’d give it to them. If not, it’d be theirs.

At noon, Zhao Yanping came back. Zhang Fusheng explained the situation at home.

"Sigh, my sister-in-law! It’s fine for Xiao Ling and Xiao Le to come over, but what about bringing Little Hong? Xiao Li and I both have to work."

"It’s alright if she stays with Mom. I find that little girl very well-behaved, really. She just sits quietly on the side, very obedient."

"Alright then. I’ll talk to Mom later."

"Talk to me about what?" The elderly woman entered.

"Mom, my big brother’s kids are coming over to study. My sister-in-law clearly favors boys, and the three little girls are under three. My other two nieces want to come over. I was thinking of having the little girl stay with you during the day."

"That’s not a problem. It’s nothing major; I don’t have to do any work."

The mother-in-law agreed so readily that Zhao Yanping felt quite embarrassed.

But there was no other way. She knew her sister-in-law’s character, otherwise she wouldn’t have ended up with three daughters. Bringing them over was better; at least they wouldn’t be neglected.

Zhang Fusheng continued, "Actually, Zhixue and Hai Jun also want to come over, but those two boys didn’t study much at home, and can only start from the first grade.

Both the girls seem obedient, but the boys are a handful. I’ve talked to my father-in-law and brothers-in-law.

We’re worried they might be beyond our control here and it would delay their schooling."

Zhao Yanping also hoped her nephews would do well.

"Qing Jie said, no matter what, they have to let Zhixue try it out. If he doesn’t study well or disobeys, they’ll take him back."

"That works too. We can’t let the younger generation stay there to farm for life. If they can study well and find opportunities, that would be better."

"Exactly."

"Mom, have you heard of any houses for sale?"

"I’ll go out and ask around. Didn’t that family get arrested a while back? I heard the adults aren’t coming back. They were said to be traitors. I was thinking of asking if their house is for sale."

Zhang Fusheng frowned, "Mom, let’s think of another way. That place won’t work. The issue hasn’t been settled yet.

I’m worried our family might get implicated unnecessarily. Let’s not get involved."

"Well, I’m really not aware of any other houses for sale," the elderly woman sighed.

"Take your time looking; there’s still some time before school starts. They have to come over before school starts. If worse comes to worst, they can stay here at home."

Mrs. Zhang nodded, "That’s doable."

Meanwhile, Zhou Yongbing was also discussing this with Zhao Yanli.

"Alright. Let Mom and Dad handle it. If there’s really no house nearby, that’s fine too."

"If absolutely necessary, they can stay at our house."

Zhao Yanli shook her head, "That’s not realistic. One or two days is fine, but for a long time, it’s really not feasible. Plus, it’s four kids coming over. Staying at our big sister’s between our two families really isn’t practical."

"We’ll be loading the truck tomorrow. Let’s talk about it when we return."

In the evening, the whole family went to the Zhang Family for dinner, and only then did Zhao Yanli learn that Xiao Ling wanted to bring Little Hong over. Listening to her sister-in-law, it seemed like her mother-in-law wanted to help take care of them.

What has this become? Zhao Yanli was really upset; her sister-in-law is something else.

"Aunt, thank you." She didn’t outright promise for her mother-in-law because her own two sons were handfuls. It already felt like her in-laws were quite tired, and she was genuinely embarrassed to ask them to help watch her nieces.

"It’s nothing; it’s just having the kids stay with me at home. No big deal. Besides, there’s Minghua too. The two siblings will have company."

"Minghua is obedient. My two are really like cats and dogs disliking each other."

"It’s good for boys to be naughty," Mrs. Zhang said with a smile.

Although her grandson was quiet, he was indeed smart. Now, every day, the older siblings would come home to teach him counting and reciting quotes.

Mrs. Zhang truly believed her grandson was the smartest.

"Aunt, thank you. When you’re tired at night, I’ll take them over to my parents’ place too."

Mrs. Zhang waved her hand, "Your parents are tired enough. Watching your two naughty boys feels tiring enough for me."