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Chapter 970: Chapter 970: Buying a House
This house caught Yang Zhiqiang’s eye at first glance. It was a four-room house with glass windows. At four hundred and thirty, it wasn’t expensive at all; you couldn’t build something like this in the village without spending at least four hundred.
"Brother Li, I’ve taken a liking to this house. What’s the price?"
"Four hundred and thirty is the firm price, not a penny less. But since you’re Old Wu’s coworker, I’ll leave the firewood and such for you."
Yang Zhiqiang nodded, "Alright, Brother Li, you’re straightforward. So, let’s handle the transfer tomorrow. I didn’t bring that much money today, just have sixty on me for a deposit."
"Alright. Once the deposit is paid, both our families can rest assured.
If it weren’t for some unavoidable reasons forcing me to move, this house wouldn’t be for sale even at six hundred."
Yang Zhiqiang smiled and nodded, pulling out the money and handing it over.
"I’ll be waiting for you at home tomorrow. The day after tomorrow, we’ll start moving."
"Okay, but can it be tomorrow noon? It’s hard for me to take leave, and I can only come out an hour early."
"The transfer process is very quick. Let’s meet at the housing authority’s entrance at ten tomorrow."
This sorted out the house issue, and the three of them left the Li family.
Old Wu smiled and patted Yang Zhiqiang. "You really have the money; you just went ahead and bought it."
"Thanks to my parents for giving me the money. Thank you, Old Wu. It’s getting late, we’ll head home now."
"Alright, I won’t keep you. Now commuting won’t be so tiring anymore."
On the way back, Shubao was very happy. The county town now had their own house too.
"Shubao, if your mom hadn’t managed to get this money, no matter how good this house is, we wouldn’t be able to afford it.
Actually, your grandma’s family has taken much more from our family, and every year your mom secretly gives them money. Otherwise, why do you think they treat you so well?"
"Dad, I know."
The father and son returned quickly to make dinner, starving, and baked cakes so that breakfast would be ready for the next day.
Just when the food was about ready, Zhang Chunsheng brought over a bowl of meat.
"Second Uncle, this meat smells really good; my grandma’s braised meat is the best."
"Eat up."
"Chunsheng, I bought a house in the county town today. It’s not far from my workplace, and it’s close to the school. Shubao will study there in the future."
"That’s a good thing. Shubao, you must attend school; without an education, the future only holds hard labor."
After Yang Chunsheng returned, both Yang Minggang and Hu Chunhua learned that their eldest son bought a house.
They both thought it was good, as it made finding a wife easier.
"Mom, I don’t have much money, so I’ll just give my brother a hundred dollars."
Hu Chunhua shook her head. "No need. Your days are already tight, Zong Wei is going back, and Xiao Ya is pregnant. The days of spending money are still ahead."
"Mom, I know. But my brother buying a house is such a big deal; no matter how little, I must contribute something."
Yang Minggang sighed, "Your mom and I don’t have money to give him, just some grain. In the future, Shubao’s household registration won’t be in the village, so there won’t be food distributed."
Before long, Yang Chunsheng came over again. He shoved a hundred dollars into Yang Zhiqiang’s hand, "Big brother, you’re buying a house. I’m not capable of much. This is all I can give, please, don’t refuse."
Yang Zhiqiang didn’t want to accept it, but when Yang Chunsheng became anxious, he finally took it.
The next day, the father and son ate their fill and went to work.
The foreman heard about Yang Zhiqiang buying a house and gave him an hour off without him even needing to ask for it.
The transfer at the housing authority went very smoothly. Now, this house belongs to Yang Zhiqiang. Both of them were smiling broadly.
"Old Yang, I’ll go back and pack up. We’re moving tomorrow. You should buy a lock; you can come lock the door at night."
"Thank you, Brother Li."
When the father and son went by that evening, the other people had already moved out, leaving the firewood.
"The day after tomorrow, we have a day off, so let’s have your grandfather and your second uncle help us move."
Yang Zhiqiang was quite excited. This was a house he bought himself, and it would be his home in the future.
"Dad, can I really go to school here in the future?"
"Yes, but we still need to spend the New Year at home. Once work starts up again, we’ll come back."
When Yang Zhiqiang’s break started, it was already the 20th of the twelfth lunar month. After work, the father and son went straight to the parents’ house instead of returning to their own.
The cement factory work was dirty and tiring. Hu Chunhua looked at her son and grandson, feeling quite pained.
"Mom."
"Grandma."
"Go wash up and have dinner at home."
The father and son had a ready meal, and the home-cooked food was rich in oil, tasting especially delicious.
While eating, Yang Zhiqiang said, "Mom, people have moved out already. I have a day off tomorrow and plan to move in, but we want to spend the New Year here and go over once work and school start."
Hu Chunhua kept her expression neutral, but since they were her own flesh and blood, she couldn’t stay angry for long, no matter how upset she was.
"Big brother, I’ll help you move tomorrow."
"Mm, that’s just right. We’ll move the big furniture over, and whatever’s left can wait until after the New Year when work starts."
Yang Chunsheng nodded, understanding.
After the meal, the father and son sat to talk with the parents about the house situation.
"It’s quite good, with workmates nearby for some mutual help."
"Mm, that’s not really my concern. The main thing is it’s near the school. Following me to work these few days, Shubao has grown up a bit. He says he wants to study hard."
Hu Chunhua smiled. That’s just how it should be.
Watching this, Yang Chunsheng felt relieved.
He had talked to his parents about them going to the Capital, but the old couple refused to go. If things got bad with his big brother, his parents would be too lonely. Although his big brother would live in the county in the future, at least they were still close by.
This improved the atmosphere in the Yang family. How long can parents stay angry at their own children?
Meanwhile, Zhou Minli was back in a miserable situation, getting beaten upon coming home. Her mother called her an ungrateful wretch.
She just waited for the beating, not making a move. Now, Zhou Minli was numb.
When her mother was tired from beating, "You dared to steal my money? Beating you to death is light punishment. Get out. We don’t want you here."
She sat there dumbfounded, listening to her mother’s accusations. The word ’stealing’ made Zhou Minli look at her mother, "For so many years, how much money have I given you? You keep saying it’s a loan, but you never paid back. Do you think Zhiqiang wouldn’t have left me?
Fine, you don’t want me home, and I won’t stay. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other; you’ve caused all my problems."
Finished speaking, Zhou Minli ran out, taking nothing with her.
Mrs. Zhou curled her lip, really looking down on this girl. Soon enough, she’d be back; it was freezing outside, where could she go?