No matter the outcome, it won't change her feelings for Hanhan.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, the Xu and Fang families saw Xiao Liang and her companions off at the crossroads. They had already discussed it the night before: after the Lantern Festival, they would look at an apartment in the county, with Xu Xiu paying for it, since that kid had plenty of money anyway.
Relocating graves is not something that can be rushed. It requires choosing an auspicious day and consulting a master to determine the best time for the relocation. This matter is handled by several elders.
Xiao Ruoyan went back first, as there were still many things at home that needed her help, and the neighbors and relatives from her grandfather's side might be coming over in the next few days.
Therefore, she couldn't stay by Xu Xiu's side. They had to go to the county town together on the eighth day of the month, so the two of them would be able to meet in a few days.
Seeing the young couple's reluctant expressions, the elders around them were overjoyed.
With both parties in love and their parents very satisfied, the matter was basically settled.
Of course, this is all on the premise that Xu Xiu doesn't do anything reckless.
Two days after Xu Xiu's family returned to Jincheng, Liu Wenzhou called on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year to invite them to his home for dinner. Xu Xiu was just wondering how to refuse.
Xu Tinglong refused outright, saying he would invite him after the eighth day of the lunar new year, as he had some family matters to attend to and needed to return to Shixian County the day after tomorrow.
Liu Wenzhou didn't know what to say. This was the first time Xu Tinglong had declined. In previous years, Xu Tinglong's family would take the initiative to contact them and pay New Year's visits.
Things have changed, and Liu Wenzhou felt quite uneasy. Liu Qianxue, who was listening nearby, knew that Uncle Xu said he wouldn't be available until after the eighth day of the lunar new year.
Silently, I sat down on the sofa and stared out the window in a daze. Without that Xu boy this year, the house really felt lifeless.
Looking at his daughter's appearance, Liu Wenzhou knew that the two of them might have switched roles.
He also did not expect that Xu Tinglong's factory would develop so rapidly after leaving them, especially that kid Xu Xiu who seemed to have become a business elite overnight.
I originally wanted to take advantage of the New Year's dinner to sound out Xu Tinglong and see if there was any possibility of working together again.
"Dad, you're the best!"
"That's right. I have to keep an eye on my future daughter-in-law and nip any uncertainties in the bud."
Xu Xiu: "......"
"Dad, have you checked on those two employees at the branch factory?"
"After investigation, we found out that he usually likes to take advantage of others, and he only chooses to make simple clothes. He also doesn't get along well with the other workers in the branch factory."
What are you planning to do?
Xu Tinglong glanced at Xu Xiu.
"I want to pretend for a bit, to experience what it's like to be slapped in the face, just like in novels."
Xu Xiu had an expression of eager anticipation and anticipation.
"You're quite the schemer, aren't you!"
"Dad, look at what you're saying. I'm doing this to get justice for your future daughter-in-law."
"Have you two finished talking? If not, you don't need to eat anymore. Go outside and continue talking."
Fang Xueting shouted something in the restaurant.
Upon hearing this, both father and son instinctively shrank back and hurried towards the restaurant.
Early on the eighth day of the lunar new year, Xu Xiu drove his Alphard to Shi County. Xu Tinglong and Fang Xueting did not intend to get involved in this matter and let Xu Xiu handle it himself.
Neither the Xu nor the Fang families intended to get involved. They believed that even an upright official could not settle family disputes, and that Xu Xiu would surely be able to handle it.
Early in the morning, Xu Xiu waited at the intersection for Hanhan and his family of three. After picking them up, Xu Xiu also called Zhang Tianxiang over, saying that he would talk to him about something later.
Although he was puzzled, Zhang Tianxiang still agreed. He didn't have much work to do these past two days, so he just did some repairs and maintenance at home.
Upon arriving at the county's administrative service center, Zhang Tianxiang waited in the car; it was the first time he had ever ridden in such a high-class vehicle.
Xiao Ruoyan's uncle and aunt, along with some relatives from her aunt's side, numbered about ten people, and none of them seemed like good people.
Although most people in the countryside are simple and honest, there are also some bad people. Otherwise, Emperor Qianlong would not have said that "bad people come from poor and remote places".
However, Xu Xiu had nothing to fear; they were just shrewish women. If he were to act like a hooligan, even those shrewish women would be afraid.
Chen Hongying glanced at Xu Xiu but didn't pay him much attention; he was just a student.
"Sister-in-law, you're smart to be sensible. Once the papers are signed and the house is sold, your brother will give you some of the money. We're not heartless people."
Zhang Aixiang didn't say anything, but signed the form at the window. Originally, Chen Hongying thought that her sister-in-law would make a big fuss, or at least try to negotiate some terms, so she called on her aunts and uncles for help.
Unexpectedly, everything went smoothly. Uncle Zhang Guo didn't say a word the whole time, appearing very submissive.
Xiao Liang didn't say anything, and the four of them just sat on the chairs in the hall.
Before they arrived, Xu Xiu told them not to speak, to leave everything to him, and to invite them to watch a grand show.
Seeing that Zhang Aixiang and her group hadn't left after signing the papers, Chen Hongying didn't mind, but the buyer never showed up.
The buyer had agreed to the deal and paid a deposit before the new year. He was a wealthy person who paid in full without taking out a loan.
We agreed to transfer the property on the eighth day of the lunar new year. Xiao Ruoyan's maternal grandfather's house is in the county town, in a very good location. The community is relatively new, and her maternal grandparents bought it with their own savings seven or eight years ago.
In fact, my maternal grandparents secretly made a will, leaving the house to their daughter. Although it was not notarized, it was written in a very formal manner and had legal effect.
However, Chen Hongying had already torn up the will.
Zhang Guo had saved some money over the past few years and took out a loan to buy a house in the county. Chen Hongying had planned long ago that after her parents passed away, she would take the house, sell it, and then pay off her own mortgage.
Chen Hongying couldn't resist taking out her phone and dialing the buyer's number. The other party said that he had transferred the house to someone else and had given them his phone number and other information.
She obtained the new buyer's number from the other party with a puzzled look.
She could have found a new buyer since the deposit was non-refundable, but recently the housing prices in the county haven't been able to rise much.
Prices in the same neighborhood have dropped significantly, so Chen Hongying decided to contact the new buyer first, since the paperwork was already being processed.
She picked up her phone and dialed the number, just as Xu Xiu's phone rang.
The Xu and Fang families have members in all walks of life in the county, so getting buyer information is not too difficult.
Xu Xiu answered the phone and turned on speakerphone, "Hello, is this Mr. Xu?"
Upon hearing Chen Hongying's voice, Xiao Ruoyan and Zhang Aixiang stared at Xu Xiu in disbelief.
Chen Hongying and her group, who were not far away, also noticed and walked over. They spoke a few words into their phones, and the same words played on Xu Xiu's phone.
"Oh, Auntie, I'm so sorry. It turns out we're all family. That explains why the seller hasn't called me yet."
Chen Hongying and Zhang Guo looked at the young man in front of them, unsure of how to respond.
At this moment, the agent also came over and realized that the big spender was there.
He said solicitously, "Mr. Xu, you're here. The transfer of ownership is already being processed."
"I know."
Xu Xiu responded with a smile.
At that moment, his cousin Xu Lin was helping him with the paperwork.
"Mr. Xu, regarding the money...?"
"I'll transfer the 20,000 yuan agency fee to you first. We'll handle the rest ourselves since we're relatives."
The agent was astonished. "Such a good deal?"
Xu Xiu picked up his phone to scan the code, and only then did the intermediary realize what was happening and open his own payment code.
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