Chapter 202 Competition
What strangers think is none of her business.
Caring too much is just making things difficult for yourself.
She simply nodded, then stepped over the threshold and into the courtyard.
Cuifen led them into the courtyard, her steps neither hurried nor slow.
As soon as Shen Cuifen entered the courtyard, she quickly scanned the area and immediately noticed that the courtyard was larger than Zheng Mingyue's.
The courtyard wall was made of red bricks, and some farm tools and sundries were piled up in the corner.
The ground was paved with several bluestone slabs, which were fairly flat to walk on.
As she walked, she discreetly observed the structure of the house.
After walking around for a while, she went to the front yard, which faced the street outside.
The three main rooms are arranged neatly, with doors and windows facing south and directly opposite the road, providing excellent natural light.
These days, very few people are willing to open a small shop on the street.
Almost no one dared to do this kind of work, so Cuifen's family naturally didn't convert their house into a shop.
Even so, the location facing the street itself has a huge advantage.
Shen Cuifen stood in the center of the courtyard, her mind racing with calculations.
She counted them and found that there were eight rooms in total, including the front house, the side rooms, the kitchen, and the storeroom.
Although it is a single-story house, the foundation is solid and the walls are thick.
Adding a second floor in the future wouldn't be difficult.
With just a few modifications, it can be used as a storefront or even a residence, showing great potential.
How much are you planning to sell this house for?
She finally spoke, her voice calm.
Upon hearing this, Cuifen glanced at her again.
She slowly tossed her curly hair before saying in a drawn-out tone, "At least 1,500."
Upon hearing this, Zheng Mingyue almost gasped in shock, her eyes widening in disbelief.
One thousand and five?
Her heart was pounding.
The house she lived in was built by Wu Kai's parents in the last century.
It's been over twenty years now, exposed to wind and sun, and several pieces of plaster have fallen off the walls. You dare to ask for 1,500?
This is outrageous!
Back then, an ordinary worker only earned a few dozen yuan a month. He saved every penny and managed to save 1,500 yuan.
Even without eating or drinking, it would take more than ten years to save enough!
This price is outrageous.
Shen Cuifen did not respond, her face remaining expressionless.
This price is actually not expensive.
What's truly valuable is never the house itself, but the location.
This position is critical.
It's a street-facing building with eight rooms. If it's converted into shops or rental properties in the future, the returns will be far more than this amount of money.
She just didn't say it out loud.
In the coming years, individual businesses will spring up like mushrooms after rain and flourish everywhere.
Street vendors and hawkers in every alley and alley.
The shops were all thriving.
Even if you don't do any business yourself, as long as you have a decent storefront.
They can earn a steady income every month by renting it out, and they live a comfortable and secure life.
But that's where the problem lies.
The money she had was still far from enough to buy a storefront.
Forget about paying in full, they can't even afford the down payment.
This forced her to calm down and carefully consider each move she should make.
Even so, she remained calm.
Inner confidence doesn't come from nowhere.
In her past life, she suffered countless hardships.
These experiences have now become her most valuable assets.
While others were still figuring out their direction, she already knew where the opportunities lay.
For her, making money is just a matter of time.
She was neither in a hurry nor slow.
"Okay, I'll think about it first, and I'll contact you again if I really need it."
Shen Cuifen grinned at Cuifen, her smile carrying a hint of casualness.
Cuifen's lips twitched, but it was a forced smile; she didn't actually laugh.
"Okay, then take your time thinking about it. I'll be waiting!"
Her voice was slightly high-pitched, with a somewhat sarcastic tone.
Upon hearing this, Zheng Mingyue's face immediately darkened, and her brows furrowed.
She couldn't stand this sarcastic and cynical attitude.
They came especially because of Shen Cuifen.
Shen Cuifen is her closest sister!
But why does Cuifen speak with such a sarcastic tone?
What kind of airs is she putting on!
It's just that my family saved some money from doing business a few years ago and bought a new house.
Why is he so upturned?
Cuifen crossed her arms, raised her head, and looked completely self-righteous.
"What did I say wrong?"
She snorted coldly, raising her voice.
"Your friend said 'I'll think about it,' and I replied 'I'll wait.' What's wrong with that? Don't I even have the right to speak?"
The two were on the verge of exploding with tension.
Shen Cuifen quickly reached out and grabbed Zheng Mingyue's arm.
"Sister Mingyue, let's go. I'm in a hurry to get home."
She pulled the person along and headed for the back door.
It wasn't that she was afraid of Cuifen; she wasn't intimidated at all.
In terms of cunning and tactics, Cuifen is far inferior.
But if I cause Zheng Mingyue to fall out with this person, that would be troublesome.
She, Shen Cuifen, simply left; at worst, she could take a different path and live a carefree life.
But what about Zheng Mingyue?
She goes in and out of this alley every day, and they see each other all the time.
The two families live right across from each other, so the closer they are, the harder it is to resolve their conflicts.
Cuifen's family is still refusing to move out, which could really create enmity.
Those who sabotage you behind your back, spread rumors, and deliberately cause trouble will ultimately harm Zheng Mingyue.
These kinds of scoundrels are best at stabbing people in the back, making them impossible to guard against.
Watching the two turn and leave, Cuifen slammed the door shut with a "bang".
She stood behind the door, her chest heaving.
"Honestly, did I offend you by telling the truth?"
She muttered to herself as she turned and went inside.
She casually took off her coat and hung it on the hanger, muttering to herself.
"Am I not doing this for her own good? If she really borrows money, how will she pay it back? If she can't pay it back, she'll lose face, and I'll be the one who gets dragged into it..."
"Cuifen! Why are you pulling me?!"
Zheng Mingyue stomped her feet as she walked, seething with hatred.
"I'm furious! My chest is about to explode! If you hadn't held me back, I would have yelled at her until she turned blue! Looking at her face, I really wanted to slap her across the face!"
She has always been straightforward and cannot tolerate being bullied in the slightest, and she especially cannot stand others bullying her sisters.
Shen Cuifen burst out laughing, her shoulders shaking slightly.
She turned to look at Zheng Mingyue, her eyes full of tenderness.
"Don't be angry, Sister Mingyue."
She said softly.
I didn't even take it to heart, why are you arguing with a stranger? Just let her words go in one ear and out the other. Is it worth getting so worked up over her? It's not worth it.
"You live across the hall from each other. If she secretly tells on you one day, you'll be in real trouble. People's hearts are unpredictable. We don't cause trouble, but we also don't give her the chance."
There's always a lot of noise coming from next door.
If someone slams their door too loudly, or if someone's child cries for a while, these things can become gossip.
Shen Cuifen understood the reasoning behind this, which is why she gave such instructions.
One should always be wary of others.
Especially among neighbors, they may seem to get along well on ordinary days, but when things get really tough, a single word can send you into a quagmire.
"Let her think whatever she wants. Anyway, I'm living a comfortable life. Her words can't hurt me."
Zheng Mingyue tossed her hair.
She wasn't immune to gossip and sarcastic remarks.
But she didn't care.
As long as you act uprightly, sit honestly, and live with integrity.
Other people's gossip is just like the wind blowing in your ear.
Her life is her own; she doesn't need to live in the eyes of others.
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