When Guo Ni returned, Qian Duoduo was studying in the library. After all, the end of the semester was just around the corner, which meant the holidays were coming up, and it also meant the question of whether she would get a scholarship after the final exams.
When she returned and saw Guo Ni, she was overjoyed and jumped right next to Guo Ni. Guo Ni, in turn, doted on her and spun her around.
Jiang Sisi watched from the side with a bit of jealousy, but considering that Qian Duoduo was the youngest, she could only let her experience being spun around. She would wait until she saw Qian Mao that day and have him hold her and spin her around too.
After distributing the things she brought back from her hometown, Guo Ni took Qian Duoduo outside. Guo Ni picked out some interesting things to share with Qian Duoduo, who laughed and said, "When we go home for summer vacation, Brother Qian Xiang will definitely turn into a wife-waiting stone again."
Guo Ni smiled. To be honest, although Qian Xiang was a farmer and quite rough around the edges in some ways, she could see his true feelings for her. Just like when she took him home to Cangzhou, the sight of him carrying so many bags and bundles greatly satisfied her parents' vanity. Then, he accompanied her father to drink and carried groceries for her mother, which made her parents quite famous in the factory dormitory building.
In addition, my parents specially threw a banquet after I got into university, which made all the relatives green with envy. It felt really good.
Qian Duoduo said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, your household registration is currently here at the university. Have you ever thought about buying a house here and having Qian Xiang and the others come over?"
Guo Ni was taken aback: "Buy a house? That must cost a lot of money, right?"
Qian Duoduo said, "Sister-in-law, you've been here for a year now, haven't you? Look, there are so many more snack stalls near our school. This shows that the country has opened up its economy. I think the schools here are definitely better than those in Beian Village or Mao'er Mountain. Yi'an is of school age now, so why not buy him one? Consider it an investment."
Hearing this, Guo Ni lowered her head and thought for a moment before saying, "I wonder if housing prices in Harbin are expensive."
Qian Duoduo said, "I'll ask my third brother later. He used to deal with houses all the time. He knows exactly which houses in Harbin are good and eligible for demolition compensation. Doesn't he have that kind of expertise?"
Guo Ni's eyes lit up when she heard this: "That's definitely a good idea. Let's ask Qian Mao when we see him!"
Before they knew it, it was the weekend. Qian Duoduo, Guo Ni, and Jiang Sisi called Qian Mao and then took the bus to find him.
After the four of them met, Guo Ni brought up the topic of wanting to buy a house!
Qian Mao paused for a moment and said, "There are indeed some places that are planning to sell houses, and some places that are building houses. If it were me, I would suggest you buy a bungalow. That way, when we are demolished, it will definitely be just the beginning, not the end. This way, you can still receive a wave of demolition compensation."
Guo Ni immediately looked at Qian Duoduo, who nodded almost imperceptibly.
Now that things have come to this point, Qian Duoduo asked, "Third Brother, what are your plans?"
Qian Mao hadn't expected the topic to suddenly shift to him.
Seeing Qian Mao's dumbfounded look, Qian Duoduo felt a pang of sympathy for Vice Mayor Lu. How could he have fallen for this not-so-bright secretary!
Qian Duoduo said, "Third Brother, you're getting married! Do you really want Sisi to live in the dorm with you? That's not realistic!"
Qian Mao thought about it and agreed. He quickly calculated in his mind and said, "I still have my salary and bonuses saved up over the years, which should amount to around 6,000 yuan. I wonder if that's enough?"
Qian Duoduo looked at Qian Mao in surprise and said, "Third Brother, you actually have so much money?"
Qian Mao said with a smile, "I've been working alongside Vice Mayor Lu for the past few years, and my basic expenses have been reimbursed by the government, so I've managed to save up this much money."
Qian Duoduo nodded. In the early years, public officials were indeed quite popular. However, some people later got used to spending public funds on lavish meals and drinks, and were eventually directly punished by the state.
Qian Duoduo said, "Third Brother, you're with Vice Mayor Lu now, so you have better conditions than us. You can go and ask around to find out where you can buy a house."
Qian Mao said, "The staff and family housing for the leaders is also quite nice."
Qian Duoduo nodded and said, "That's a good idea." Moreover, there are affiliated kindergartens and schools nearby, which are the biggest advantages. In ten or twenty years, this house can be sold for a high price as a school district property!
Qian Mao said, "Okay, I'll take care of this."
Qian Duoduo said, "Brother, let me see too, I have some spare money!"
Jiang Sisi looked at Qian Duoduo and said, "It's normal for your third brother to have extra money, but how come you have extra money too?"
Seeing that everyone else seemed to think it was normal, he said in confusion, "What? I don't have much money. My parents don't care about me. If it weren't for the food and lodging provided at school, I'd probably be sleeping on the streets!"
Qian Duoduo laughed and said, "With my third brother by your side, how could you possibly be sleeping on the streets? Who would believe that!"
Jiang Sisi immediately thought of Qian Mao's soft lips and his aggressive kiss, and her face turned red without her realizing it!
When Qian Duoduo saw Jiang Sisi's unusual behavior, she smiled at Qian Mao, the extent of which was only known to her.
Qian Mao generously reached out and shook Jiang Sisi's hand, saying, "I am Sisi's support. I'll always be there for you!"
Looking at Qian Mao's love-struck expression, Qian Duoduo laughed and said, "Sisi, look, my third brother is completely devoted to you. Don't let him down! Otherwise, don't blame me for turning my back on you. We won't even be able to be sisters anymore, let alone sisters-in-law!"
Jiang Sisi was stunned. She had known Qian Duoduo for over a year, and this was the first time she had heard her say such impolite words, especially to her. She looked at Qian Mao and asked, "Your sister said that to me, aren't you angry?"
But Qian Mao still looked at Jiang Sisi with a smile. His younger sister had always been protective of her brothers since she was little. Her brothers protected her, and she protected her brothers. Which of the children of similar age in the village hadn't experienced her abilities?
Even now, the tofu workshop in the village remains the most stable source of income for the village. This is the foundation she laid, and her father's status in Beian Village is now on par with that of the former Party Secretary.
Seeing that Jiang Sisi's expression was a little off, Guo Ni smiled and said, "Back when I was dating Qian Xiang, Duo Duo said the same thing to me. When I heard that, I felt reassured."
Jiang Sisi looked at Guo Ni curiously and heard her say, "People say that if sisters-in-law get along well, they are sisters; if they don't, they are like mortal enemies. How can they live a good life like that?"
It's said that it's better to be upfront about the unpleasant things than to leave trouble for later. I like it when things are discussed clearly and directly, which reduces the number of petty and narrow-minded people causing trouble.
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