Chapter 122 Chapter 122 The little brother who is lying flat on his back. ...

Chapter 122

Before Liu Ping could even get excited about owning a house in Shenzhen, he was frightened by his mother's outrageous words and jumped up from the sofa. "No, no, no, I won't bother my sister and brother-in-law. I'm still young and can save money to buy a house on my own."

Qian Juxiang hadn't realized the problem lay with her. Seeing her youngest son, so full of youthful energy, spurn the opportunity that was right before his eyes, she was truly disappointed. "You're a piece of shit! Didn't you hear what your brother Li Liang and the others had to say? Shenzhen housing prices are rising year after year. With your meager salary, how can you possibly save enough to keep up? It's so rare that your sister and brother-in-law have some extra money and are willing to lend it to you to buy a house. Don't be ungrateful."

Lin Nanjiang also advised, "Mom is right, Liu Ping, don't act on impulse, and don't feel like you owe anyone a huge favor. This loan is just some spare cash. It won't affect our lives or plans, no matter when you pay it back. After all, as the saying goes, giving a rose leaves a lasting fragrance. Just like your brother Quansheng, buying his first house wasn't easy. He only had 20,000 or 30,000 yuan. Your sister and I advanced the remaining payment for him. With a house, he was motivated to work, and he quickly paid back the loan with interest. Later, your sister opened a shop and needed some working capital. We were planning to take out a bank mortgage, but he guessed our predicament and offered to lend us some money, instantly relieving our immediate needs. And now, with this great opportunity like the demolition, Quansheng's family won't change their fate immediately, but at least they'll have enough for the rest of their lives. With two houses and a few more shops, they'll be secure and worry-free for the rest of their lives. And if Suqin and I ever run into financial difficulties again, he'll be able to help us even more readily."

In Lin Nanjiang's heart, he and Lin Quansheng were half-brothers, and Liu Ping was his wife's biological brother from the same father and mother. Their status was equal, so he almost unhesitatingly used Lin Quansheng to encourage his brother-in-law. "You see, true family and friends want each other to live better lives, and they help each other when needed. So what you really should do is be like him, seize opportunities, and work hard. Only when your life gets better in the future, when your sister and I need you, will you be able to repay us."

Liu Laogen, who always liked to be invisible, could no longer remain silent at this fork in the road that could change his youngest son's future life. He said earnestly, "Fourth Brother, don't be so willful. Don't let your sister and brother-in-law down. Besides, I can still work for a few more years and can help you pay off the debt. Don't worry about paying it off."

Liu Ping, under the earnest persuasion of his family, was inconsolable. Did he not want to accept his sister's financial support and own his own apartment in Shenzhen as soon as possible? How could it be possible? He was clearly afraid of his mother's madness.

He is so old, and he is a talented young man with a decent job. In the future, he can only rely on the living expenses given by his mother to survive. Doesn't he have any face?

More importantly, in order to pay off the debt as soon as possible, his mother would definitely be stingy and only give him 20 or 30 yuan in pocket money a month.

He really couldn't bear such heavy maternal love.

Liu Ping certainly knew that accepting their plan would be absolutely beneficial to him, but the price would be sacrificing his current carefree life. If he couldn't even find ten dollars in his pocket in the next few years, he would rather not have it.

He is such a short-sighted person who only cares about enjoying the present.

If he values ​​profit above all else, he won't work hard to make money. Wouldn't it be a one-step solution to just bring his father along to start a new business?

The old man has been helping his brother-in-law and his family for the past few years, and he has learned everything he needs to learn. Making fried noodles itself does not require much technical skills. If the father and son set up a stall together, even if they don't surpass his brother-in-law, they will definitely be a hundred times better than working for his sister. If they set up a stall like this for two years, it will definitely be enough to buy a house in Shenzhen.

Although doing so is a bit unfair to my elder sister and her family, it is not particularly serious. The meat is rotten in the pot anyway. As long as he does not deliberately compete with my brother-in-law and steal his business, with the broad-mindedness of my elder sister and brother-in-law, they will only wish him a prosperous business in the end.

Liu Ping was not the only one who thought so. Many of his friends and fellow villagers around him also reminded him of this, either sincerely or out of fun, saying that he was still young and could follow his brother-in-law to set up a stall for two years. Self-employed people could earn more, and after he had his first pot of gold, if he still wanted to be a photographer, he could come back and continue doing this, or open his own shop and be the boss like his sister.

But Liu Ping only thought about it occasionally and never had any intention of putting it into action, because he was very satisfied with his current life. His leaders cared for him, his colleagues were friendly, work was easy and enjoyable, and he could hang out with friends after work. His salary was so high that he could not spend it all. He ate and drank as he pleased, and did not save money deliberately, but he could save one or two thousand every month. It was so magical.

He is willing to work for his sister for the rest of his life.

Yes, unlike Qian Juxiang who made the decision to buy a house and settle down in Shenzhen after continuous stimulation, Liu Ping had made this goal clear as early as the first day he worked for his sister. It is nice to take shelter under a big tree. Since he has such a promising sister, why not just lie down and lie back?

In order to keep his elder sister's support, the clear-minded Liu Ping had decided to buy a house in Shenzhen early on, and he was not in a hurry to buy a house. One good thing about big cities is that men and women are equal, and girls who can gain a foothold here can also make money. It is reasonable for him to stay here, get married, buy a house, and then find a partner to work hard with him.

In addition, people in big cities get married late. His sister's friends, such as Sister Li Hong and Sister Ahui, only started looking for a partner when they were 26 or 27 years old. Sister Julie from Hong Kong is even more advanced. She said directly that she would not get married before the age of 35, and after the age of 35, it depends on the situation.

Seeing that his sisters had no age anxiety at all, Liu Ping became even less anxious, thinking that it would not be bad for him to get married at the age of 27 or 28.

Then there are still seven or eight years left. Even if you save 20,000 yuan a year, you should be able to buy a house before getting married.

Well, don't panic.

Liu Ping, lying flat on his back, didn't feel his mother's anxiety at all. Instead, he felt pressured by his family's high expectations of him.

Liu Suqin was the person who understood Liu Ping's thoughts best among the people present, and she did not think that he was not ambitious.

Everyone has their own aspirations. At least the younger brother is serious and responsible in his work, and even enjoys it. Whether to colleagues or clients, he never emphasizes his status as a relative, and just works honestly as an employee.

Anyway, she had no intention of forgetting her brother Jackie Chan. Instead, she felt more at ease with such an obedient younger brother. Compared with his desperate death in his previous life, his current positive attitude towards life was even more precious.

Seeing her little brother lying there, almost bent over by the family's expectations, Liu Suqin slowly spoke to his rescue, "Mom, I know you're anxious, but don't worry, give the child some breathing space. If you really do as you say, and use all your monthly salary to pay off debts, and he doesn't get a penny, he'll definitely give up after a while. Anyway, he won't have any money to spend no matter how much he works. Then he can slack off if he wants, and his salary will be half of what it is now. Isn't it more harm than good?"

"He dares!" Qian Juxiang said in a domineering tone, but she also knew that the fourth brother was indeed capable of such a thing. So after a moment's hesitation, she silently retracted the threat and humbly asked, "Then how much salary do you think is appropriate to leave him? Leaving him halfway is impossible anyway. If I don't put some pressure on him, it will take him forever to pay it back."

Liu Suqin knew that her mother wanted her to help Liu Ping, but was afraid of causing her too much trouble, so she was so eager to pay her back as soon as possible.

And my mother won't just force Liu Ping alone, she will definitely drag my father into tightening his belt as well.

All I can say is that the starting point is good, but sometimes you don’t have to start.

Liu Suqin had already seen her mother's shortcomings, so she naturally wouldn't be like her, meddling in everything. She spread her hands and said, "I'll just give you an idea. You can discuss the details among yourselves. You can also decide how big a house to buy and where to buy it. Once you've found a house, just ask me for the money."

Qian Juxiang was bewildered. "Ah, you're just not going to care about anything anymore?"

Liu Suqin thought she was meddling enough and said in a very unconcerned manner, "Didn't Li Liang take you to look at houses? I can certainly help you with some advice when I'm free, but the real decision still rests with you. We've all been there before. We didn't understand anything at first, but we learned it after a few experiences."

Lin Nanjiang couldn't help but agree, "That's right, Mom and Dad, don't always treat Liu Ping like a child who knows nothing. He's working and about to buy a house. He'll be the man to support his family in the future. Let him make his own decisions from now on. More experience is the key to growth."

With the support, Liu Ping immediately became full of energy. Under Qian Juxiang's authority, he refused to give in and argued with reason, successfully winning the right to control a quarter of his salary.

You know what, my sister really understands him. When he thinks about only being able to spend a quarter of his salary in the future, he wants to run back to the company to work overtime overnight.

Appropriate pressure can make him stand up, but excessive pressure will only make him become a complete loser, too lazy to even turn over.

With a goal in mind, Liu Ping is full of energy. He works hard and doesn't hang out with friends after get off work. Whenever he has time, he joins Quansheng and Li Liang's house-viewing group. Even though they haven't found a house that meets his needs recently and everyone's recent target is mainly shops, he enjoys it as he regards it as an opportunity to understand the market in advance.

The people around them were busy looking at houses after work, while Liu Suqin and Lin Nanjiang started planning their summer vacation trip. Their lives were very fulfilling. When they first signed the contract, they were all anxiously looking forward to the news of the demolition payment, but after a long time, they calmed down and each of them was busy with their own things.

Anyway, the contract has been signed, and the money will not run away, so there is no need to worry.

This summer, they chose Shanghai over the capital. Although Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall are also attractive, the prosperity of the foreign concessions is equally fascinating.

In particular, Xiao Fangfang watched the TV series with her grandmother and Grandma Zhang a while ago. She was fascinated by Xu Wenqiang and asked her parents to talk about the plot of the TV series. Liu Suqin casually mentioned that she went there on a business trip a few years ago and passed by the Peace Hotel mentioned in the TV series. It is still open and you can stay and eat there. She would take her to see it if she had the chance.

Xiao Fangfang took her mother's words to heart and voted for the Shanghai Stock Exchange without hesitation.

On the other hand, they have plenty of time and can spend a few days in Shanghai. They can also transfer to Suzhou, Hangzhou or other ancient towns and water villages around it, which is very convenient.