Chapter 420 Building a House

Huang Zhiye was silent.

In fact, as an old father, he naturally hopes that his son can get married.

Even if you don't want children, it's better to have a caring woman by your side than to be alone.

But Huang Hongyuan had already made up his mind not to get married and not to harm other girls, and he couldn't persuade him.

Now, Huang Hongyuan has even said that he doesn't want the house in his hometown, which clearly shows that he is firm in his attitude.

He sighed and then spoke: "Your eldest brother is stubborn, and you know it today. Moreover, he said that he doesn't like the mud house in his hometown, and he wants to live in a brick and tile house. So I want to discuss with you whether you two brothers should build a house together. When it's built, each of you will have half. I just want to ask your opinion."

"I won't think about it."

Huang Hongyuan's attitude was extremely firm.

He did not plan to go back to his hometown. Although his health had improved, he felt he could not go back to his hometown and face the strange looks from the villagers.

What's more, for now, he just wants to stay with Huang Xinran, to be closer to his sister and make it easier for her to treat him.

"Dad, my eldest brother is going back to his hometown to build a house. It should cost a lot of money, right?"

Huang Xinran coaxed him gently: "You say, if Big Brother takes this money and buys a house in the city, it would be great for him and his wife to live in it with their children and the elderly. Is it necessary to build a house in the countryside where they can only go back a few days a year? The house in the hometown is still habitable now, and it's not like they have no place to stay. There's absolutely no need for that!"

"I know. I have tried to persuade him. But he just won't listen. What can I do?"

Huang Zhiye frowned when he talked about this. He then looked at his daughter and said, "Of course, how about... you go and persuade your elder brother?"

In fact, the last time Huang Xinran went to Q City, he and Huang Hongyi almost fell out during the few days they spent together. Now they are still together, but it's just a matter of face.

No wonder some people say that when siblings have a quarrel, they are worse than outsiders.

If she were to try to persuade her elder brother now, it would probably not only be ineffective, but also counterproductive.

But looking at her father's hopeful eyes, she couldn't bear to refuse.

"Dad, let me try."

Huang Xinran hesitated for two days and didn't call. But Huang Zhiye urged her every day, and she couldn't refuse, so she picked up the phone.

The phone rang over and over again until it hung up automatically.

Huang Xinran called again, and the phone was picked up after the second ring. No one was talking on the other end of the phone, but a faint voice came from the receiver. From a distance, it was possible to tell that it was Huang Yuner's voice.

"Hey, big brother."

Huang Xinran took the initiative to speak.

"Well, what's up?" Huang Hongyi asked in a cold manner.

Huang Xinran was silent for a while before speaking: "Dad said that you told him that you wanted to go back to your hometown to build a small second floor brick and tile house?"

"Yes. What's the matter? Do you also want to build a house in your hometown?"

"I don't...I don't build it."

Huang Xinran frowned. She didn't know what was going on. Now when she talked to her elder brother, she always felt that there was something veiled in his words. It was extremely uncomfortable.

"Brother, listen to me."

After all, they are brother and sister, so Huang Xinran still revealed some things to him: "Look at the house prices in the city now, they are getting higher every year. It will cost you a lot of money to build a small brick and tile house in your hometown. Instead of spending this money, you might as well use it to buy a bigger house in the city. Not only can it improve your living environment and give your children a suitable environment to study, it can also make the elderly live more comfortably. What do you think, brother?"

"Buy a house in the city? What can I eat and drink in the city? I have to buy everything. It's better to live in the countryside. If I want to burn firewood, I have firewood. If I want water, I just go to the well and fetch it. I don't have to spend money on anything. Why should I buy a house in the city? What will I do with the house when I return to my hometown in the future?"

Huang Hongyi spoke in a very aggressive tone: "Then again, I live in a shop now. It's not only close to the school, but it's also more convenient to run a shop. If I buy a house in the city, will it be as convenient as it is now?"

“…”

These words left Huang Xinran speechless.

She took a deep breath and tried to make one last effort: "But brother, have you ever thought about this? Your current shop is rented, what if? What if the shop is demolished in the future, what will you and your family eat, drink and live? Brother, what does it mean to be prepared for danger in times of peace? This is called being prepared for danger in times of peace!"

"Humph! I think you are just jealous. You just can't stand your elder brother having a good life. So you are hoping that your elder brother will suffer misfortune, right? Huang Xinran, how did you become like this now?!~"

ah?

What's wrong with me?

Huang Xinran was completely unaware, but a busy tone came from the other end of the phone. Huang Hongyi had already hung up the phone.

It was not until then that she understood what her elder brother meant.

Did he think that he was hoping for his bad luck?

Huang Xinran was so angry.

He also dropped the microphone.

Forget it. It’s hard to persuade a damned ghost with kind words.

I analyzed the pros and cons in every possible way, but he thought I was deliberately trying to harm him.

When the day of demolition really comes, let’s see who he will cry to!

In the evening, Huang Zhiye came back and Huang Xinran told him about his elder brother's reaction and those words, and he choked up after talking about it.

Huang Zhiye was also very angry and kept cursing, but it was of no use.

Coincidentally, the three cowboys from his hometown also called and talked about Huang Hongyi's return to his hometown to buy cement and lime, and congratulated them repeatedly. This made everyone's mood even worse.

Huang Zhiye finally waved his hand and said, "Forget it, let him be. It's his own money after all, he can spend it however he wants."

What else could Huang Xinran say? Of course he had nothing to say.

The small second floor of a brick and tile house built by Huang Hongyi when he returned to his hometown naturally caused a sensation in the local area.

Few people in rural areas are willing to build brick and tile houses these days, let alone a small second floor. Prefabricated panels are needed in the middle, which costs a lot more money.

Huang Hongyi was particularly generous this time when he returned. Not only did he buy candy and cigarettes to distribute everywhere, he even hired a lot of people to help build the house.

Out of fatherly love, Huang Zhiye couldn't bear to see his son build a house like this. After thinking for a long time, he mailed two thousand yuan back to him as a token of support.

Huang Hongyi took the money but said nothing.

The matter seemed to have passed just like that.

Huang Xinran also expressed his gratitude and mailed two hundred yuan back and forth.

Soon, under the eager gaze of everyone, Huang Hongyi went back to build the house. It took a long time, almost half a year, before the house was finally completed.

After the house was built, Huang Hongyi invited a group of relatives and friends to have a house-warming wine party. Huang Xinran and others were also invited.

Huang Xinran gave the gift but did not return.