The old man smiled and said, "I was thinking of selling this house, since we've all moved to an apartment building with our children, and this yard is just sitting empty."
Qian Mao said, "Then, sir, how much are you planning to sell it for? If it's reasonable, we'll buy it."
The old man smiled and said, "300 yuan!"
Jin Jinxiu could only remain silent as she watched her son and daughter both seem to be thinking about buying a house. After all, the children are grown up and have their own ideas. More importantly, Qian Sheng had told her before they came that he was going to Harbin to accompany the children so that she could focus on her studies and not make too many decisions.
Qian Duoduo glanced at Qian Mao. The price wasn't high, and the spaciousness of the courtyard was what made Qian Duoduo like it.
Seeing the determination in Qian Duoduo's eyes, Qian Mao went to bargain with the old man, and finally settled on a price of 290 yuan.
Jin Jinxiu was also somewhat numb. Apart from being close to the school, the surrounding area was all land. This was the only place that looked like a small village. She felt that it was not worth 290 yuan for such a courtyard, but Qian Mao and Qian Duoduo agreed.
Now that the deal was settled, Qian Duoduo didn't dawdle. He took the old man home, retrieved the property certificate and land certificate, and went to the real estate office to complete the name change and transfer of ownership. Just like that, Qian Duoduo had his own small courtyard.
After watching Qian Duoduo count out 290 yuan for the old man, Qian Mao said, "I'll call Lu Yuan later. We can't let him run away from this job."
Qian Duoduo said with a grin, "Third Brother, aren't you afraid he'll find out the address and come over every day?"
Qian Mao glared at him and said, "That kid only has time these next couple of days. He's going to another city with his advisor in a few days. I'm not afraid of him at all!"
Qian Duoduo smiled, and Jin Jinxiu smiled and said, "Lu Yuan is a good kid too."
Qian Mao said, "I never thought he was good; he's a pig!"
Jin Jinxiu slapped him: "You child, why are you swearing!"
Qian Mao snorted: "I wasn't wrong, he's a pig, the pig who stole our little cabbage."
Jin Jinxiu paused, her hand still raised, and turned to look at Qian Duoduo, saying, "What's up? You and Lu Yuan are dating?"
Qian Duoduo nodded.
Jin Jinxiu said, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"
Qian Duoduo smiled and took Jin Jinxiu's hand, saying, "Mom, how can a girl like me talk about this so much!"
Jin Jinxiu gently patted her and said, "You should tell your mother about something this important!"
Qian Duoduo said, "Okay, Mom, I know, I was wrong!"
Jin Jinxiu said, "Perfect timing, I'm here too. I'll call Lu Yuan over for a meal later."
Qian Mao said, "I'm just here to tidy up the yard and then cook for him. I can't let him get away with this!"
Jin Jinxiu finally understood why Qian Mao disliked Lu Yuan, so she didn't say anything. After all, there were several brothers in the family who didn't know that their little girl had a boyfriend. She suddenly felt a little sorry for Lu Yuan, since having too many brothers-in-law must be stressful!
Thinking of this, Jin Jinxiu laughed rather unkindly. She reached out and tapped Qian Duoduo's forehead, saying, "You and the others don't know yet, do they?" Then she looked at Qian Mao.
Qian Mao nodded and said, "My eldest brother and second brother are at school, I can't get through to them on the phone. I've been busy these past few days and forgot about the fourth brother and the two Jin brothers. As for Uncle's family, Sister-in-law Guo Ni knows, and their family should know too."
Jin Jinxiu nodded. She hadn't actually visited her brother-in-law's house before coming to Harbin, and her sister-in-law He Ying hadn't come either, so the two of them hadn't shared this news.
Now that the business was finished and it was getting dark, Qian Duoduo said, "Let's not go back to work, it's too tiring. Let's go over there for a meal and then go back."
Although Jin Jinxiu felt it was a bit of a waste of money, she thought that since she was an old maid, she had bought a house and become a homeowner, so she decided to celebrate!
Then Qian Duoduo went back to his school dormitory, and Jin Jinxiu followed Qian Mao to his dormitory.
The next day after starting work, Qian Mao called Lu Yuan and asked him to go to the Agricultural University at noon to find Qian Duoduo and help her tidy up the yard.
Lu Yuan immediately agreed and ran to ask Professor Pang for leave.
Pang Tao asked, puzzled, "Why did you take leave so early in the morning? What are you going to do?"
Lu Yuan said with a smile, "My partner rented a courtyard house, and I went to help tidy it up."
Pang Tao was stunned. He remembered that Lu Yuan had a girl he liked. Was this a dream come true?
Lu Yuan said with a smile, "My daughter Duoduo is preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam, so we rented a courtyard. Her brother just called and asked me to help tidy it up so that she can get into exam preparation mode as soon as possible."
Pang Tao smiled and said, "Young lady, are you planning to take the postgraduate entrance exam? It seems your family is well-off."
Lu Yuan laughed and said, "Oh dear, there's nothing we can do. Our Duo Duo's teacher is Professor Yuan Linong, a very famous agricultural professor in our country. Professor Yuan is not only Duo Duo's graduate advisor, but he also gave her a direct PhD program. She's going to be his personal disciple."
Pang Tao laughed and said, "What? Are you targeting me?"
Lu Yuan shook his head and said, "No, I just have my own research direction for graduate studies. As for my doctorate, I haven't decided yet."
Pang Tao had originally given Lu Yuan a graduate student spot, but a few days ago Lu Yuan came to tell him that he had a new research project in his lab, so he had to decline the spot. Pang Tao was so angry about this that he almost chased Lu Yuan across the entire campus with a stick!
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