Miao Xiuying said cheerfully, "According to your arrangement, someone needs to pay for it. We can buy two more houses and keep them there. Our children are getting older and older, so we can keep them for them to marry and use as dowries. The housing prices will become more and more expensive in the future. If we don't buy now, we will lose a lot in the future."
If we say that Miao Xiuying had a good vision, in later generations, land in Beijing was extremely expensive, and many people worked their entire lives but could not even afford a toilet.
It's not pleasant to hear, but it's true.
Jiang Yan agreed: "Okay, Mom, then you ask around, we'll buy it and keep it, and don't tell anyone. When it appreciates in value, we can sell it and make another profit."
These words touched Miao Xiuying's heart, and she grinned, "Let's do it, let's not talk about it for now, go lie down for a while, and we'll go to Quanjude to eat roast duck tonight.
Didn’t the newspaper say it’s a time-honored Beijing brand and that it’s delicious? Since we’re here, let’s go join in the fun.”
Fantuan jumped up and down and said happily, "Yes, yes, let's have roast duck tonight, Mom. I want the biggest one."
Jiang Yan chuckled: "Okay, mom will buy it for you."
After that, everyone went back to their rooms. Lu Xiao boiled water for her to take a bath. She had a nice nap, got up, dressed, and headed for Quanjude.
It wasn’t far, and I walked for about twenty minutes. I saw a long line in front of me. They had been waiting for more than half an hour, and their feet were standing straight.
Miao Xiuying was still complaining, "This is too popular. If I come too late, I may not be able to eat it. Is it really that delicious?"
Lu Jianguo said affirmatively, "It's delicious. If it's not delicious, why would so many people come? Look at the duck meat wrapped in the dough. The duck meat is tender and juicy, and paired with the spicy onion juice and the refreshing cucumber shreds, my mouth is watering just thinking about it."
Miao Xiuying saw his greedy look and walked over. Lu Jianguo's face changed, "We are outside. Can't you give me some face?"
Miao Xiuying rolled her eyes. "I haven't given you face in many ways. Stop talking nonsense and go pay the money. It's almost our turn."
Lu Jianguo's mouth was full of swear words. Lu Li said sympathetically, "Mom, you've suppressed my dad all his life. Just let him do it for once!"
Miao Xiuying sighed twice: "Your father is a pushover. If you give in, he will make a scene. When the time comes, you will clean up the mess for him. Don't just stand there and talk nonsense. Aren't you still going to have to clean up the mess for me?"
Well, nothing more to say. Lu Li touched his nose and stood aside waiting for food.
It was Lu Jianguo's first time here, so he didn't know much. Jiang Yan went up to order the dishes. Considering her family's appetite, she ordered three big ducks and two small ducks. The meat of the big ducks could be removed, and the duck bones could be used to make soup, which was delicious.
The others didn't quite know how to eat it, so Jiang Yan took the dough and demonstrated it to them.
Everyone learned quickly and enjoyed the food so much.
They finished all the food Jiang Yan ordered, even the soup made from the duck bones, which they drank up cleanly.
Just kidding, this roast duck is so expensive. They feel they are losing out if they don’t suck off all the duck fat.
While it was still early, Jiang Yan took them to the department store for a tour. This was indeed a first-tier city, and there were many items that they had never seen in the islands or Yun Province.
Miao Xiuying bought herself a few silk scarves, which looked very nice when worn.
She used to be embarrassed to dress up, but after spending so much time with Jiang Yan, she started to let go and didn’t care about anyone else. She just did whatever looked good!
Lu Jianguo also bought a Lenin suit and a pair of old-fashioned leather shoes, which made him look very stylish in them.
These were all gifts from Lu Li to him as a token of his filial piety.
He continued to make big promises to Lu Jianguo, "Dad, when I make a lot of money in the future, I will buy you famous brands. Have you seen the imported watches in the watch cabinet? Rolex, Patek Philippe, put them on your wrist, and they will become a symbol of your status."
Lu Jianguo must have seen it, his eyes were almost glued to it. Wow, it’s an imported watch, it sounds so expensive.
In their countryside, if you have a Shanghai or Seagull brand car, you can show it off from one end of the village to the other, but they can’t even dream of owning a Rolex.
Jiang Yan thought of the Patek Philippe watch she had just worn and sold, and felt a little regretful that she should have kept it.
In later times, you can earn more.
Miao Xiuying glared at him, "You haven't even put it on yet! Are you thinking about me and your father? You're such a filial son. You've made a lot of money on the black market in the past two years, but it's not enough to buy that Rolex? Your father likes it so much, so just buy him one to make him happy!"
Lu Li was being naughty: "Mom, I'm not alone now, I have to support my family. My son Can Can is a money-eating beast. No matter how much you put in his mouth, he can eat it all. Children of his age have stopped producing milk, and he still drinks formula. I spend dozens of dollars a month just on him, and that's just for food. Clothes and other things are another price."
I don't know how his mother raised them, especially the little boy, who must have gone broke! It's hard enough to raise just one boy.
Fortunately, I had a vasectomy and don’t have to have a second child, otherwise the sky would fall.
Miao Xiuying didn't listen, "Don't cry poor to me, I'm not your mother-in-law who will give you gold coins. When can Jing Tian come? It's not a good idea to be separated for a long time."
The child was still young, so Lu Li lived alone with Miao Xiuying and her family. When he went to school, the child was taken care of by Miao Xiuying.
It doesn't matter whether she takes three or four. They are all her grandchildren anyway. Who wouldn't have some thoughts if one family doesn't take them or the other?
Lu Li shook his head. "I don't know. She will call me after she finishes her mission. I miss her so much."
Lu Jianguo was speechless: "Alright, stop talking. As long as she is safe and sound, we can still live our lives. Wait until you graduate and then return to the island!"
Lu Li is not so sure about this. He will stay in the place that has better development.
When transportation develops, it will be easier to meet each other, and the feelings between two people will not fade because of the distance. Can't they still call each other?
He bought two bottles of vanishing cream, one from his good friend, Dacron, and one from the new model of Bragi, and put them at home so that his sister can wear them when she comes!
After buying the food, the family headed back home. When they reached the entrance of the alley, the aunties who were eating melon seeds saw that they looked unfamiliar and asked enthusiastically, "Sister, why haven't I seen you before? Are you new residents or relatives?"
Miao Xiuying took out a handful of melon seeds from her pocket and gave them to her. She said in a familiar manner, "Sister, we just arrived. My son and daughter-in-law were admitted to the university here. They live in this alley, not far from you. Come to our house when you are free!"
When they heard that someone in her family was admitted to university, these people couldn't help but look at her with higher regard.
Another aunt chimed in: "It's amazing that there are two college students in the family. My son didn't pass the exam this year and was busy looking for a job. He didn't review. Who knew that he would be able to go to college again."
"Your family is so blessed by your ancestors. This is your son. He is so handsome. Your daughter-in-law is prettier than the actress in the magazine. She looks cultured."
"Little comrade, what's your name? I'm the second one from here. You can call me Aunt Guihua. It's said that a distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor. When you come, treat me like one of our own. If there's anything we can help you with, don't be polite to us!"
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