“What are you doing? Save the money you earn. We don’t have birthdays or festivals to celebrate, and it’s too expensive to go out for dinner.

You're not going to eat steak, right? Why not go to Longteng Pavilion for a meal? Their stewed pig's trotters are simply amazing. If I had known, I would have brought the bottle of Red Star Liquor from home. It's 65% alcohol, and I don't think you're used to it."

Han Yiqiang kept chattering.

He had just got home from get off work and had just changed his clothes when Han Chudong called him out.

The five members of his family were sitting in his Mercedes-Benz sedan. The smell of the new leather was still there. Han Yigun had been driving around in this car to show off recently, fearing that others would not know that his family had become rich.

If you make money from legitimate sources, you don’t have to worry about others being jealous. If you have the ability, you can give birth to a good son.

Han Chudong was in charge of giving directions. He could already see the steeple of the church's cross from afar and said, "Don't be so self-indulgent. If someone wants to treat you to a meal, just turn left at the next fork in the road. If you go past it, you'll have to go around in a big circle. Just turn left if they tell you to."

This is how the father and son communicate in daily life. Even when they are talking nicely, they seem to be challenging each other. No one thinks there is anything wrong as they have long been used to it.

The old couple sat in the back seat of the car, and Han Chudong's mother was there too.

Although the family became wealthy, no one quit their previous job and lay at home to enjoy themselves. They still continued to do the work they were supposed to do, but they no longer had to hesitate when buying food and clothes. They had much more money on hand, and their daily expenses increased slightly.

The old man doesn't talk much on weekdays. His children and grandchildren have their own blessings, so there is no need for him to say too much.

I am busy with the dry goods store business all day, and when I have free time in the afternoon, I like to invite old friends to play mahjong and poker. The winnings or losses are only two or three dollars, and it’s just a little gambling for fun.

Occasionally, when I talk to Han Chudong, I like to ask him how much money he has earned. Whenever he learns that he has earned a large sum of money, his face shows a look of satisfaction.

The grandson didn't say where to go, so Grandpa Han asked, "Where are you taking us? The TV show is about to start, and I'm waiting to go home and watch it. There's no rerun, so if I miss an episode I won't be able to catch up."

The drama he watched recently was called "Dream of Love", which mainly talked about love entanglements and love triangles.

Han Chudong's grandmother also liked to watch, and asked in a low voice: "What time is it now? I'm afraid it's too late."

"Don't worry, we will definitely catch up. Just drive to the door of the house at the very end. The one with the red mailbox."

"What are you doing here? Did you find your girlfriend and invite both sets of parents to dinner today? You sound weird, just like the thieves I usually catch. It must be up to no good." Han Yigun made a random guess and drove over.

The sun was about to set and the sky was getting a little dark.

Vines grew on the front fence, the lawn had been freshly mowed, and the For Sale sign had long been taken down.

The road in front of the entrance is not wide, and the open space next to it has been converted into a parking space. There is also a small lake about twenty meters away, with water lilies and reeds growing on it.

The exterior wall has not been renovated and remains its natural red brick color. The glass doors and windows have been wiped and look brand new.

After getting out of the car, Han Chudong pushed open the fence door and walked into the yard.

Under the surprised gaze of his family members, he took out the key and opened the door, then he told them: "I bought this place a few days ago. It will be our new home from now on. The furniture has just been moved in. Come in and take a look and pick a room."

His mother’s brain wasn’t enough, so she opened her eyes wide and looked at the building and the surroundings very seriously, feeling like she was dreaming.

With a hint of disbelief in his voice, he asked, "Really? Are you kidding?"

"Why would I lie to you? This small house is not comfortable to live in. If you want to stay here, you can sleep here tonight. If you are not particularly satisfied, some places can be improved. Just make do with it for now. The landlord should replace the toilet, doors and windows with new ones. Otherwise, it will be difficult to sell it at a suitable price."

Han Chudong has come to see it. He selected the sofa and dining table himself. They are in a relatively classical European style. A set of cowhide sofas cost more than two thousand US dollars. The table is made of oak and is nearly four meters long.

His family members were totally unprepared. They waited until he entered first, and then they went into the house one after another to look around.

The building could have been built to a height of three floors, but only two floors were built, plus a loft, so that the height of the single floor was large and one would not be able to touch the gypsum board even if he jumped.

The stairs are in the living room, curved and take up a considerable space.

Overall, after purchasing the furniture, the interior decoration can be considered luxurious, and it becomes even more beautiful when the yellowish light is turned on.

There are more decorative paintings on the walls, potted plants and ornaments are placed everywhere, and a dark green carpet is laid on the living room floor. The decoration company gave some good suggestions.

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I couldn't calm down for a long time.

After asking about the price, he learned that the total cost was US$400,000. This news made his family excited, but at the same time, they felt that the money was too much.

After being used to an ordinary life, it was hard to accept the idea of ​​suddenly living in such a luxurious house.

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

Han Chudong was lying on the sofa, explaining at this moment: "I have made money, but I am afraid that I will not be able to help but spend it recklessly. Buying a house can be regarded as a fixed deposit, and I can live a more comfortable life. Isn't it killing two birds with one stone? I didn't gamble or squander money. I earned money with my own ability, so it's good to buy a house."

This statement makes a lot of sense, and the elders buy into it.

His father took off his shoes and stepped on the carpet. He was afraid of dirtying the carpet, so he looked back to see if there were any footprints. He asked Han Chudong, "This house is nice, but is the real estate agent you found reliable? Will you get ripped off? Three hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars can buy seven small houses like ours."

“The price is not bad. This kind of two-story house is usually in the suburbs, only ten minutes away from the city hall. There are churches and greenery around it, so it’s worth the price.

I saw an apartment in Echo Park that was about the same size as this one, about 1,000 square feet, and the price was as high as 150,000 or 160,000 US dollars. It was a real luxury house in downtown Los Angeles. The grass nearby was also my own yard. If I didn’t feel comfortable living there, I wouldn’t buy it.”

Buying a house is also a big deal for Americans.

The rent is extremely high. The rent for more than ten years is almost the same as the selling price of the house. If people have the ability, they prefer to buy one themselves.

Han Yigun nodded and convinced himself in his heart: "Single-family houses are indeed rare here, and the environment is also very good. People build houses with wood, but these are solid bricks, and they won't break even if you live in them for a hundred years. Recently, I've been asking around to see if anyone wants to buy a house. If they live here in the future, we can sell the small house at home."

He kept saying "small house" on the left and "small house" on the right. After looking at the downstairs, he looked at the upstairs, and the front and back yards. Father Han stroked the cowhide sofa with his hand, his movements were extremely gentle.

I just moved into this house and I immediately looked down on the small apartment I live in now. I kept praising the quality of the furniture.

Look at him sideways.

Han Chudong didn't mind guessing Han Yiqiang's thoughts from the most despicable angle, and teased: "Don't worry about selling the house. It's registered under my name. Can I really stop you from living here?"

"…Just stay here for now. After you get married, your mom and I will move out, and then we will buy another house. At least it should have an elevator. Your grandparents are old and have difficulty walking. In the past, there were always people making noises upstairs in our house, and we couldn't sleep well. I heard that white wives hate the whole family living together."

After saying this, Han Yigun turned around and said loudly, "Wife! Stop visiting the kitchen. Drive my car out to buy some toothbrushes and towels. Sleep here tonight. It's better to bring some food with you. Buy some fried chicken and hamburgers to celebrate. Remember to bring a few more bottles of beer!"

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