Chapter 147 I won’t tell you anything more!

The couple walked around for the whole morning and went through several alleys but didn't find any houses for sale.

Later, Cheng Yang contacted his comrades in the Beijing Military Region and asked them to help inquire about it. He found out that all the houses for sale here must be registered with the city’s Housing Authority. If you want to buy a house, you can go there directly to check, which will save a lot of trouble.

It was a rare day when there was nothing to do and the children were not around. The two of them didn't want to delay, so they had a quick bite at noon and went straight to the Housing Authority.

There, Cheng Yang showed his ID and found the person in charge of house sales on the pretext that he might be transferred back to Beijing and wanted to understand the housing situation first.

In fact, the sales staff here are similar to real estate agents in later generations. They do the same work and also charge commissions.

However, there is no personal commission, so the staff are not proactive.

But because they were brought by the supervisor, the staff did not neglect the couple. After asking about their requirements, they took out two thick registration books and asked them to look through them slowly.

Shi Xiaoai took out a pen and paper and wrote down all the houses she was interested in. The staff then gave them a letter of introduction, with which they could go to the office to pick up the keys to the houses.

At that time, people from the office will accompany them to view the house.

Fortunately, Cheng Yang drove the car this time, otherwise it would be really unbearable to take the bus to view the house.

Because the capital city is so huge, much bigger than Yuncheng.

The two of us only visited three places in the whole afternoon while driving. If we didn't have a car, we would probably have finished visiting one place before it got dark.

Then the efficiency would be far worse.

The couple did not go home directly, but went to the retirement home to pick up their child first.

But who would have thought that those people would come back even later than them. It was already eight o'clock in the evening when they arrived at the retirement home, and Cheng Fanying and the three children had not returned yet!

Cheng Lin was at home. Knowing that they had not eaten yet, he immediately asked the chef to cook for them.

The two of them did not refuse. After all, there was no cooking at the new house, and they originally planned to eat outside before going back.

The two of them didn't ask the chef to do anything, they just asked him to make some food.

While the other party was busy, Cheng Lin and Shi Xiaoai talked about the work they had done today.

The main force Cheng Lin brought from Yuncheng this time consisted of three people.

He went to the zoo, and the other three colleagues followed their previous ideas and went to residential areas, schools and major factory areas.

"Sister-in-law, I went there today with my childhood friend. They are indeed building houses there, but they haven't officially invited investors yet. The specific requirements haven't been worked out yet.

But they promised me that once they start soliciting investment, we'd be the first to choose. I also told them about the food truck issue, and they said they'd report it to their bosses and that it wasn't going to be a big problem, so I should wait for further information."

Shi Xiaoai didn't ask who Cheng Lin's childhood friend was; it seemed like he was quite powerful. But getting this kind of news was truly exciting; it at least meant things were off to a good start.

"What do they say about the price? If you can rent it for a long time, it's best. Try to sign a contract as long as possible." Shi Xiaoai instructed.

"No problem, I know that. Xiao Gu and I held a meeting this afternoon and explained everything to them. We can continue with the necessary investigations. Even if they are not used for the time being, we can still use them as a goal for the next stage. But for now, we still need to concentrate our efforts on the zoo.

Sister-in-law, we discussed it again this afternoon and decided not to consider the supermarket for the time being, as this would be too scattered a goal.

I want to rent a large place and turn our fast food restaurant into the largest restaurant in the zoo. I also want to focus on the decoration inside and make it unique so that it can attract children.

Supermarkets won't do that, but snacks and drinks can be sold alongside food trucks. It's just a matter of adding an extra shelf, which will cost less and won't be much worse. I'll discuss this with the management there later."

"Okay, since I've handed this matter over to you, you can do whatever you want. If you think it's suitable, you can try it. You don't need to report everything to me.

When we return in the future, won't you be the one making the decisions about these people? You can learn to adapt now."

When Cheng Lin heard Xiao Ai mention leaving, he fell silent.

Although he already knew this would happen before coming, after all, they had lived together for four years, and he had long regarded his brother and sister-in-law's home as his own.

Now that we are suddenly talking about separation, I still feel a little uncomfortable.

Fortunately, the chef had already prepared the meal and brought it over.

Because it was a little late, the chef gave each of them a bowl of shredded pork noodles.

Although it is just a simple bowl of noodles, it contains not only shredded meat but also pickled mustard greens and shredded bamboo shoots, making it very delicate and delicious.

The couple were both hungry, and even Shi Xiaoai finished the whole bowl.

Cheng Yang even returned a bowl.

It was almost nine o'clock after dinner, but those people had not returned yet. The two couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

Cheng Lin smiled and said, "Dad probably went with them to see the puppet show. Kaikai kept talking about it yesterday when he came back. I heard Dad asked someone to help get the tickets.

If you don't want to wait, just go back and let them stay here tonight."

Shi Xiaoai hesitated for a moment: "They didn't bring anything."

Cheng Lin said, "We have everything. Dad has prepared everything, from food to clothes to daily necessities. I've been to see it, and there's nothing missing. Even the clothes are washed and dried."

These were prepared before we came back, but since you didn’t agree to stay back that day, Dad didn’t mention it.”

Cheng Lin paused here. He was well aware of the conflicts between his brother, sister-in-law and his father, and he had no way of trying to mediate.

He could only say, "It will be very late by the time they get back. Mingrui and Mingxi are still so young, I wonder how sleepy they will be. Let them sleep here. If that doesn't work out, I'll send them back tomorrow morning."

Cheng Lin had said it to this point, and the two of them couldn't insist any longer, so they could only drive back to their new home.

The next day, shortly after dawn, before the two of them had even had breakfast, the phone at home rang.

As soon as Xiao Ai picked up the phone, she heard her daughter's cheering voice: "Mom, Grandpa is taking us to climb the mountain! He also said he would take us to have a picnic! Do you want to come? Let's go together!"

Shi Xiaoai: "..."

Hearing how excited her daughter was, she couldn't even bring herself to ask them to go home.

She could only tell them a few words to be careful and not to play too late, but before she could finish her words, her daughter casually agreed and said, "I know."

Then he started yelling that the car was coming and then hung up the phone.

Cheng Yang asked from the side: "Is he leaving again?"

Shi Xiaoai glanced at him and said, "Is your father trying to steal our child?"

Cheng Lin rubbed his eyebrows helplessly and did not answer.

Shi Xiaoai actually had no choice.

If Cheng Fanlin remained indifferent to the children as before, or directly ordered them to leave the children in the retirement home, then she could still stop it.

Now he has shown it very clearly - he just wants to be close to the child and has no other plans.

In this case, Xiao Ai couldn't say anything to refuse.

But it doesn’t matter. It’s a rare opportunity for the kids to come here, so it’s nice to have someone to take them out to play.

It's a good opportunity for the couple to do some of their own things during this time.

For example, continue looking for a house.

Although Cheng Yang had left the capital for many years, he was born and raised here after all, and was very familiar with the terrain here.

Today, the two of them planned their route in advance at home, so their efficiency was much higher than yesterday.

By the evening, we had visited about seven places.

Although Shi Xiaoai had a few more places written down, they had already visited the ones they were most satisfied with.

After going around in circles, Shi Xiaoai had only one feeling - prices are so cheap nowadays!

The total cost of buying a two-entry courtyard house was only more than 20,000 yuan.

If the location you choose is not particularly good, or the house is a bit old, you can even buy one for just over ten thousand yuan.

Would future generations dare to imagine such a price?

You really won’t lose out if you buy it with your eyes closed.

After looking through the houses, the two of them agreed that a yard priced at 22,000 yuan was the most suitable.

That yard was not the largest among the houses they looked at, but it had the best location.

It's in the city, close to the old town. Although the alley is a bit deep, it is quiet.

In addition, the surrounding supporting facilities are very good, travel and life are very convenient, and the house is built very neatly.

But their liking it doesn’t mean anything. It mainly depends on whether Cheng Lin likes it.

So when Cheng Lin came to send the child to school in the evening, the couple kept him.

Cheng Yang told Cheng Lin what they had done in the past two days, and then said, "Your sister-in-law and I looked for two days and chose two houses. One is a bit larger, but the location is a bit far from the retirement home and the city.

The other apartment is near the ancient city wall. It's not too big, but it's enough for a family of four. The location is great; the bus stop is only a ten-minute walk away, making it very convenient to get around.

Take some time these days to go with us and have a look. If you like any of them, we'll buy them right away. That way your sister-in-law and I can put our worries to rest."

Cheng Lin didn't expect that his brother and sister-in-law had been running around these past two days because they were busy buying a house for him!

He thought that it was a rare opportunity for the two of them to get together and take this opportunity to enjoy some time alone.

For this reason, he deliberately kept Mingrui and Mingxi to provide them with space.

He had heard his sister-in-law talk about buying him a house several times before, but Cheng Lin didn't take it seriously at all.

The main thing is that he doesn't even have a partner and is alone. Why should he get a house so early?

It’s not like there’s no place to live.

However, he also knew that he could not refuse this matter. It was useless to refuse because his brother and sister-in-law would not agree.

But he really doesn't care that much about the house.

Cheng Lin thought for a moment and said, "Brother, sister-in-law, can I not have that house?"

Shi Xiaoai and Cheng Yang glared at him together.

Cheng Lin was so frightened that he waved his hands repeatedly: "I don't mean anything else, don't worry, listen to my explanation."

Shi Xiaoai glared at him: "You'd better explain yourself. Your brother and I have been working ourselves to the bone these past two days to choose a room for you. Now that we've almost chosen one, you say you don't want it?!"

Cheng Lin said with a bitter face: "I don't need a house, and I don't know why you have to buy one for me. You know what our family situation is, don't you?

You definitely won't live in our dad's house. The house in the retirement home can accommodate three generations, so one of Kaikai and I must live there.

Actually, Kaikai also has a house. His eldest brother won't come back to live in Auntie's house, so it will definitely belong to Kaikai in the future. If I don't live in the house in the retirement home, who will live there?"

Cheng Lin raised his head and said, "Brother, sister-in-law, I know you have been thinking about this matter in your hearts, but I really feel it is a pity to spend so much money on buying a house.

Isn't it enough to have enough room to live in? Why do I need so much? Even if I buy a house, I will have to move back to be with my dad when he gets old. Can I really just ignore him?

Cheng Lin's words left both of them at a loss as to how to respond.

Although Cheng Yang had severed ties with his father early on, his father would never ask him to take care of him in his old age.

But he is the eldest brother after all. Now that Cheng Lin has said this, he can't just stop Cheng Lin from taking care of the old man.

He couldn't even say he didn't care.

Shi Xiaoai knew very well that buying a house now was the best choice, and she knew that no matter how good the house in the retirement home was, it was still a public house.

Cheng Lin can live there, but it would be most appropriate for him to keep a private house in his possession.

But she didn't know how to persuade him.

She could only say, "Cheng Lin, I still suggest that you keep a house. You have to know that this house is also a non-renewable resource, especially this kind of house with a yard. The price will only get more and more expensive in the future. It will definitely not be cheaper.

You may not feel this way because you don’t lack houses, but go and look at those families whose generations are squeezed into a small house and see how difficult it is for them to get a house!

You're right, you can live in the retirement home forever, but you also said it can only be lived in for three generations. Your father and you are two generations apart, so at most your children will live there. What about after that? Can you guarantee that they will all have their own homes and be able to move out immediately?

If the housing prices go up and you can’t afford it, you will definitely regret your decision today.”

Shi Xiaoai grew increasingly anxious as she spoke, finally slamming her hand on the table in anger. "Cheng Lin, there's no point in wasting time talking to you! Your brother and I should have just bought the house and had you transfer the ownership. Why are we wasting all this time and talking so much? You really have nothing better to do."

She looked at Cheng Yang and said, "Ignore him. He's not smart enough. Let's go and take a look tomorrow. If there's nothing more suitable, we'll buy that house."

Cheng Yang nodded.

Seeing that the two of them seemed to have made a decision for him, Cheng Lin panicked.

He quickly said, "Sister-in-law, don't be anxious. I can still finish what I want to say! I really don't want the house. If you must buy it for me, can you just give me the money for the house?"

He smiled embarrassedly at this and said, "I believe what you said, sister-in-law, but I don't have a wife yet, and I can't think of sons or grandchildren. Sister-in-law, just give me the money directly. I can use it in a big way."