Bringing Technology Through the 70s, the Whole Family Decided to Hang It Up

Du Wan'ying is beautiful and kindhearted, yet she has a laid‑back slacker temperament—no wonder.

Before time-travel, she was ambitious, diligent, and hardworking, never daring to slac...

Chapter 146 Preparing to Buy a Siheyuan

Du Yuanzhan instantly understood what his younger sister meant. He thought of this place as his home, and soon he completely relaxed.

But when he saw four plates and eight bowls on the table, Du Yuanzhan was shocked again.

Even though he’s had a lot of delicious food since my younger sister started cooking, our family isn’t so extravagant as to have four plates and eight bowls for one meal!

Moreover, these dishes are basically meat dishes, and the portions are very large, which makes Du Yuanzhan's stomach growl.

Ma Xiuying also greeted with a smile: "Come and eat, just treat it like your own home, don't be polite."

After Du Wanying and Du Yuanzhan saw Ma Xiuying pick up her chopsticks, they also started eating. When Du Yuanzhan took the first bite, he felt that the food was not as delicious as the one cooked by his younger sister.

But what era is this? We can’t waste anything. Even though it’s not as delicious as what my little sister cooks, Du Yuanzhan still ate a lot of it.

After dinner.

Ma Xiuying pulled Du Wanying and her brother to the living room to chat, and even Zheng Shengli stayed. There was a question that had been bothering her, and now she could finally ask it.

"Yingying, isn't there still some time before the start of school at Peking University and Tsinghua University? Why are you here so early?"

Hearing Ma Xiuying's words, Du Wanying said: "Auntie Ma, this time I came with my third brother because I wanted to buy a house. You also know that I was admitted to Peking University and Tsinghua University.

I can't bear to leave my parents, so I want to buy a house here and bring them over."

When Ma Xiuying heard that Du Wanying was here to buy a house, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. You know, houses in Kyoto are much more expensive than those in Huairen County.

"So what kind of house do you want to buy? Tell me about it, maybe I can help you."

Du Wanying was delighted when she heard Aunt Ma's words. This was the reason she came here today, but she did not show it.

"I want to buy a courtyard house. My parents have lived in a tube-shaped building all their lives. They just want a yard to plant some flowers and plants and raise some fish."

Ma Xiuying was even more surprised when she heard that Du Wanying wanted to buy a siheyuan. You know, a siheyuan now costs at least seven or eight thousand yuan.

Workers in Huairen County only earn a few dozen yuan a month, but they still have to eat and wear clothes, and spend money on their children's weddings, so they can't save much money at all.

The girl's first suggestion was to buy a courtyard house. To be honest, Ma Xiuying was a little skeptical.

Du Wanying naturally noticed Ma Xiuying's hesitation, but she didn't get angry. Instead, she explained, "Aunt Ma, I've been translating documents for Xinhua Bookstore for the past two years, so I've saved some money."

When Ma Xiuying heard that Du Wanying was also translating for Xinhua Bookstore, she was so surprised that she could fit an egg in her mouth. Isn't this little girl too capable?

Coincidentally, Ma Xiuying's daughter-in-law worked at the Xinhua Bookstore, so she was so surprised when Du Wanying said that she translated for the Xinhua Bookstore.

I originally thought that the little girl was the top scorer in the college entrance examination, so I called her home to tutor my grandson. Maybe my grandson will be able to go to college next year.

Ma Xiuying did not ask Zheng Shengli to get into a good university, as long as he could get into a university, so that she could arrange a better job for him after he graduated.

After all, the college entrance examination system has been restored now. Even if you want to arrange a good job for your grandson, he has to work hard himself.

Now it seems that letting Du Wanying tutor her grandson is simply a waste of the girl's time. For a moment, Ma Xiuying even felt a little embarrassed.

"I'll go and find out for you in a moment."

Du Wanying was so happy when she heard what Ma Xiuying said. She and her third brother had just arrived and were unfamiliar with the place. Even if they wanted to buy a house, they didn't know which family was selling it.

But with the help of local people, it will definitely be different! !

Du Wanying's tone was filled with unconcealed excitement: "Aunt Ma, thank you so much. I won't let your help be in vain."

Just as Ma Xiuying was about to speak, Zheng Shengli spoke up, "Grandma, doesn't Uncle Zhang have a courtyard house he wants to sell?"

When Ma Xiuying heard her grandson's words, she also thought of Zhang Qisheng. Zhang Qisheng's father had died in the previous turmoil.

But she hadn't heard that Zhang Qisheng wanted to sell his courtyard house.

Seeing this, Zheng Shengli explained, "Grandma, I heard that Uncle Zhang and his family want to go to Hong Kong to seek refuge with relatives, so they want to sell the courtyard house."

Zheng Shengli was telling the truth. After ten years of turmoil, who knows if there will be a next time?

Now that the turmoil is over, it’s better to move out quickly, so Zhang Qisheng has been asking if anyone wants to buy the courtyard house.

Hearing Zheng Shengli's words, Du Wanying looked at him with gratitude. She would definitely tutor Shengli well as a way of thanking him.

Du Wanying asked anxiously, "Auntie Ma, are you free now? Can you take me to see it?"

Aunt Ma was also a quick and efficient person. She stood up without delay and said, "Yes, what's the problem? I'll take you to ask right now."

"Okay, thank you for troubling Aunt Ma."

In fact, Zhang Qisheng's home is not far from Zheng's home. This is also a little idea of ​​Zheng Shengli. If Du Wanying bought a courtyard house close to their home, wouldn't his chances be greater?

Soon they arrived at Zhang Qisheng's house. Aunt Ma knocked on the door and called inside, "Xiao Zhang, Xiao Zhang, is he home?"

As soon as I knocked on the door, a tired man's voice came from inside: "I'm coming."

Although Zhang Qisheng's voice was very tired, there was still a hint of excitement in his voice. How could he not be excited? He thought someone was coming to buy the house.

Seeing that it was Aunt Ma standing at the door, his hopes were dashed again, but he still politely asked me, "Aunt Ma, what brings you here?"

Ma Da Niang didn't hide her intentions and looked directly at Zhang Qisheng and asked, "I heard from Shengli that you want to sell this courtyard house?"

After hearing what Aunt Ma said, a glimmer of hope appeared in Zhang Qisheng's eyes. Was Aunt Ma bringing someone to buy a house?

Thinking of this, Zhang Qisheng quickly replied: "Yes, I want to sell this courtyard house."

"My niece wants to buy a courtyard house. If it's convenient, I'll take her in to take a look. If she's satisfied, we can make the deal today."

As Aunt Ma said this, she pushed Du Wanying in front of Zhang Qisheng.

But when Zhang Qisheng saw Du Wanying, his heart sank. How old was this little girl? Could she afford to buy a courtyard house?

Aunt Ma wouldn't be playing a joke on him, but she just said that this little girl is her niece. No matter what, he can't let go of any hope.

Thinking of this, Zhang Qisheng quickly welcomed the four people in and said, "Come in."

As Zhang Qisheng finished speaking, Aunt Ma also brought Du Wanying's siblings and grandson in.