Chapter 48

Cheng Xing contacted Tao Zhi: "Mom, Uncle Wang, the house seller, said that if we buy this house, we'll get a blue-stamped household registration in S City. Do you want it?"

"Yes, yes, yes. Only with a household registration can you have resources. The sooner you get it, the sooner you can enjoy them."

"Now there are two quotas for one apartment."

"Then you and your brother, take Cheng Jin and Ming Ming with you, the four of you will take it first. When the time comes, you can transfer the red seal household registration."

"Okay, Mom. I'll talk to Big Brother."

"Where do you live now?"

"Just live in the house you bought."

Tao Zhi was surprised: "Don't you need to decorate it?"

"One of them is a model apartment, and everything is already ready. At the time, I thought that staying in a hotel every day was not a good idea, so I asked Uncle Wang if he would sell it. So my brother and I have already moved in."

“Are there any private appliances?”

"It was given to us before the house was built. Uncle Wang asked me if I minded, and he decided to give it to us."

"Did you thank him later?"

"I bought a game console and a Walkman for Uncle Wang's two grandsons."

Cheng Xing always believed in giving and receiving when dealing with people, and Tao Zhi was very relieved about this.

"According to what you said, do we have to install the house first before we can move the things from the villa over?"

"No need, mom. You can still store things in the bare house. But you can't start work on both houses at the same time. You have to finish one first, then the other."

Tao Zhi was a little distressed: "I may not have time to supervise the decoration."

"It's okay. Uncle Wang introduced me to a team. You can leave the decoration to them."

"In that case, let's ask Dachuan to go move the things to the villa. If anyone is free, we can take him for a tour."

"No problem, leave it to me."

Tao Zhi took a short rest, washed up, and rushed to the hospital. Cheng Man insisted on going too, so Tao Zhi told her to hurry up and follow.

There was a small accompanying bed, and the mother and daughter were squeezed there, unable to even turn over. Tao Zhi wanted to kick her off the bed.

The next day, Cheng Man wanted to come again, but Tao Zhi refused: "You're not going to military school, don't act like a deadbeat."

The days drifted by amidst their playful banter. Meanwhile, Second Aunt was discharged from the hospital, and Cheng Xiangqian's cousin took her home. By the time Cheng Man received her acceptance letter, there were only a few days left before her school started.

Cheng Man coaxed the old man into giving her some money, and Tao Zhi suddenly didn't want to buy anything.

"Mom, am I going to school empty-handed?"

"Wouldn't it be easier to just go to school and buy what you need?"

Cheng Man clutched her wallet tightly. "No, I can't show my money. If I'm so extravagant in such a strange place, someone might notice me."

The old man also advised Tao Zhi: "Please prepare something for her."

"Then take your bedding."

"What should I do when I get home?"

"If you want, I can lend you mine."

"Are we not going back home during the holidays?" Cheng Man asked.

"Come back and stay in the hotel." This time it was the old man who answered.

Cheng Man understood immediately and went upstairs to pack up. She moved whatever she found suitable to her room. After all, if she didn't take it, her mother would move out anyway.

The old man wanted to take Cheng Man to school, so Tao Zhi sent them on the train and took a bus to the city.

Since the apartment was built, people have been renting it since Tao Zhi even started advertising. Tao Zhi sent Sister Chen to be responsible for collecting rent and looking after the apartment.

This six-story building has the same apartment layout on each floor, with three one-bedroom and one-living room units and two two-bedroom units. Each unit is equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and balcony, and has natural light from both the front and back, making it unique in the area.

Tao Zhi was also willing to spend money, making everything comparable to a typical apartment in a residential complex. The kitchen and bathroom were fully tiled, the kitchen had cabinets, the bathroom had a shower, and the balcony was spacious enough for tenants to hang out their blankets. Security doors and windows were also included. So, as soon as the house was announced for rent, those in the know immediately booked it.

The first floor was built as a shop, and the sixth floor was reserved for the family. Tao Zhi followed Sister Chen's choice and chose a first-floor apartment on the second floor. Living in this apartment allowed Sister Chen to bring her son out and send him to school in the city, and she was deeply grateful to Tao Zhi.

Having strayed from the topic, Tao Zhi returned to the villa and hired someone to pack. Some items proved difficult to load, so Tao Zhi moved them to the apartment building. Cheng Jun had reserved a room on the sixth floor, as he was collaborating with a friend and might need to return frequently. Tao Zhi helped him set up the room, and only moved in once everything was basically furnished.

After everything was packed, they filled three large trucks. Cheng Dachuan, Qin Yufen, and their two nephews each followed a truck, and the group set off in a grand procession.

Tao Zhi invited everyone she knew to dinner, including the landlord and neighbors. She left the yard full of flowers, handed them over to the landlord, and waved goodbye to everyone with a smile.

If nothing happened, she probably wouldn't have come to this city. On the bus back home, Tao Zhi suddenly felt a sense of loss.

She has already changed the life trajectories of her children, so what should she do next?