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Jiang Lifang looked at He Tiantian with affection and smiled.
“You’re such a thoughtful and good child,” Jiang Lifang said. “Harmony in the family brings prosperity. Let’s not argue with them. Making a scene will not only upset us, but also put our elders in a difficult position.”
This is also why Jiang Lifang always yielded to Song Chunli, even though sometimes it wasn't Jiang Lifang's or the second wife's fault.
"Mom, I'm not saying all this to sow discord between us and the eldest son's family. I just hope we can live more comfortably and in a more spacious house." He Tiantian added, worried that her mother-in-law might overthink things, and that she had no intention of going against the people in the old house.
“I know,” Jiang Lifang said. “I know your temperament. You’re not the kind of person who stirs up trouble. Even if you hadn’t said anything, I was already planning to do this. Your father-in-law will probably be transferred back to Yanjing in a few years. Even if he doesn’t go back to Yanjing, he will become the governor of a province. Buying a house is a must. Besides, a big tree always needs branches. This is good for both the trunk and the branches.”
You can't live in a government-owned house your whole life and leave nothing for your descendants.
"Yes, I'm glad you understand," He Tiantian said with a smile. Once she reached an agreement with her mother-in-law, she could focus on her work.
On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, Huo Yingjie went to see Jiang Lifang off, and Huo Zhekun left.
Huo Yingjie was pleased that He Tiantian and the others didn't go back, but Song Chunli was a little unhappy and couldn't wait for He Tiantian and the others to go back as soon as possible.
He Tiantian handed the child over to Grandma Wang and Madam Huo, and she and Huo Yingjie went to inquire about houses.
However, this matter should not be discussed openly, lest Song Chunli make sarcastic remarks to Madam Huo. It's better to wait until the purchase is complete and then find an opportunity to tell the elders.
"Brother Yingjie, what kind of house do you want to buy?" He Tiantian asked. Although Huo Yingjie listened to her in everything, He Tiantian wanted to emphasize that Huo Yingjie was also the head of the family, so she would talk to him about everything.
Huo Yingjie smiled and said, "The scenery around here is nice. I don't want to buy a house with many other houses nearby, as those are quite small and it would be very inconvenient to renovate later. Also, you like water, so a large courtyard would be ideal. We can build you a nice swimming pool later."
"A swimming pool?" He Tiantian's eyes lit up. "Yes, that's a must. The yard has to be big, preferably two yards and three courtyards, so that we can have separate yards from my parents-in-law. It will be even more convenient if we build a swimming pool later."
"Mhm!" Huo Yingjie nodded. "Sigh, I only have five thousand yuan."
“Hehe, you’re protecting the country, not like me,” He Tiantian laughed. “Although it’s not much money, it’s significant and makes a great contribution. Besides, we’re husband and wife, so my money is your money. If you continue to have this mentality, then I’ll just quit the business and use our salaries to support the family.”
"Okay, I won't say anymore. My Tian Tian is amazing." Huo Yingjie quickly said. Those were all things He Tian Tian wanted to do, and he didn't want her to give up her own life and ideas for the sake of the family.
He Tiantian smiled and said, "While it's true that you can't live without money, it's not everything. We earn money simply to live a better life and help our friends and family, so we don't need to value money too much. If we do, we'll become slaves to money. What's the point of having only money but no friends or family?"
"Sweetie, you're so insightful." Huo Yingjie hugged He Tiantian and gave her a big kiss.
He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie were not familiar with Yanjing, especially in this day and age, and they could not find anyone to sell the house in a short period of time.
I wandered around outside for three days in a row, but I still couldn't find a suitable one.
Finally, Huo Yingjie went directly to Lao Lian, Huo Zhekun's secret associate.
"Young Master Yingjie, what brings you here?" Old Lian has now been transferred to the position of director of the subdistrict office, no longer a minor leader at the guesthouse.
In a way, Lao Lian got a promotion.
If you do a good job, you might be able to get promoted.
"Uncle Lian, I really have something to trouble you with this time." Huo Yingjie was very polite. After all, Old Lian was about the same age as Huo Zhekun, and he had stood with the Huo family through thick and thin during the Huo family's most difficult time, which was why Huo Yingjie was so polite.
"Hehe, Young Master Yingjie, Young Madam, if you need anything, just say so. I will do my best to help, without hesitation," Old Lian said with a smile. Old Lian's wife brought over some tea.
Huo Yingjie didn't stand on ceremony and said, "I want to buy a courtyard house. The requirements are listed above. Could you please take a look and see if there are any for sale? If there are any suitable ones, please let my wife know. We want to buy them."
Old Lian was taken aback, then thought about it. Given the Huo family's situation, the second branch of the Huo family was destined to separate and indeed needed to buy a house outside.
"Okay, okay, let me take a look first." Old Lian understood and picked up the paper with the requirements written on it. "This courtyard is indeed hard to find in a short time. I've made a note of it. Actually, there are three points: it should be close to the Huo family's old residence, the surrounding scenery should be good, and the courtyard should be large, preferably with three courtyards."
"Yes, that's it." Huo Yingjie nodded. "Uncle Lian, could you please take a look?"
"Okay, I've got it." Old Lian agreed. This task would be troublesome for others, but for him, the director of a street office, it was a simple matter.
Afterwards, Lao Lian invited them to stay for dinner. He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie left only after having dinner.
Old Lian's wife was packing up the gifts that He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie had brought.
"Old Lian, who's here?" Old Lian's wife asked curiously. This big gift box was full of good stuff that you couldn't buy even if you had money but no coupons.
Old Lian smiled and said, "That's a member of the Huo family above me. This is Huo Zhekun's son, a promising young man. That girl is Huo Yingjie's wife, and she's no ordinary woman either. Her grandmother owns a large company overseas and is extremely wealthy."
"Oh, I'm so envious!" Old Lian's wife said. "What do they want with you?"
"They asked me to help them find a house in the area around the Huo family's old residence. I guess they want to buy a house and move out of the old Huo family residence," Old Lian said. "If it were other things, I might not be able to help, but this is very simple for me!"
"Then do a good job!" Old Lian's wife said. "They value you so much and help you wholeheartedly. If we ever need anything in the future, they will help us too."
"Yes, I've got it." Old Lian said. He knew he didn't have any great abilities, and he had always been honest and conscientious in his work. He was able to get to where he was today thanks to Huo Zhekun's help, so he focused on doing things diligently and steadily, hoping to achieve a good outcome.
Huo Zhekun is currently riding high, and his lackey will surely rise to prominence and secure a decent position as well. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
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