Chapter 198 We Are All Neighbors

Gao Shuhua frowned, "Lili, how can you think like that? Although you are telling the truth, since you married Jingcheng, you own half of the money he earns. That's what you deserve. How can you put yourself so low?

Although today's society emphasizes gender equality, and even some couples abroad practice the AA system, the tradition left by our ancestors is that men farm and women weave, women take care of the home, and men take care of the outside world.

It is right to advocate female independence. Women should be respected, cared for, stand higher and go further.

But you can't just be too independent and forget that husband and wife are one. If you divide everything so clearly, then what's the difference between that and living as a partner?

So if they are living together, isn't it crazy for a woman to risk her life to give birth to a few children with the man's surname?

Mom tells you, don't care about what others say about you being incompetent, relying on men, spending men's money, etc. People who say that are either jealous of you, or they are just inferior and belittle themselves, and act like they are so noble and righteous.

You and Jingcheng are married in a formal ceremony, so it is only natural for you to spend his money. What belongs to him is yours, so even if you take it all, that is what you deserve.

Your family is also his family. He is so rich, almost the richest man in the country. He has developed real estate all over the country, but his mother-in-law lives in a house of only a few dozen square meters. Isn't he afraid of being criticized?"

"No……"

Jiang Xianli was about to speak when Gao Shuhua said, "I know you want to say that you don't blame Jingcheng, because it was you who didn't let him spend money on your mother and buy her a big house. But put yourself in his shoes. If Jingcheng and I had a conflict, would you be able to watch me suffer and do nothing about it?"

"But my parents didn't suffer either. Their lives are getting better and better."

Gao Shuhua patted her hands and said earnestly, "Lili, you are not only the second daughter of the Jiang family now, you are also the wife of the chairman and president of the Dihua Group. Your parents are not only your parents, but also the father-in-law and mother-in-law of the chairman and president of the Dihua Group."

Jiang Xianli is smart after all, but she has never let go of her obsession with her mother's partiality, which has affected her thinking.

Yes, people’s words are scary. Many wealthy businessmen still donate millions to establish their reputation.

Her husband was a rising star in Kyoto and a thorn in the side of the business community. How could she allow him to be slandered because of a private family matter?

Jiang Xianli looked at Gao Shuhua and said, "Mom, I understand. Thank you for your advice. I will go house hunting with my second brother tomorrow, and I will buy a villa for my parents as well."

Gao Shuhua then breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Mom knew you were a smart person. My dear child, if you want to eat something, I will cook it for you in the kitchen myself at noon."

"Mom, you must have been traveling so long. You should take a rest. I just ate and I'm not hungry. I'll ask the kitchen to prepare some dishes that you and my second brother will like."

"Okay, then Mom will do it for you tonight."

…

The next day, Gao Shuhua and Zhao Xiumei sat together and talked. Jiang Xianli did not tell Zhao Xiumei that she was going to buy a villa for her. She went directly with Xie Jingfeng. In order to avoid misunderstanding, Jiang Xianli specially brought a servant.

The villa is where Zhao Xiumei and her husband live, so naturally it can't be too far away from Jiang Xianming's home. After all, they occasionally have to help pick up and drop off the children from school.

So Jiang Xianli and Xie Jingfeng first came to Fengyayuan, the neighborhood where Jiang Xianhui bought the villa.

This villa area is only about ten minutes’ walk from Qingzhuyuan Community where Zhao Xiumei bought a house, so it is very convenient.

After a tour, the two were very satisfied with the environment and apartment types of the community.

In the end, Xie Jingfeng bought a two-story house of 550 square meters with a 200-square-meter yard.

Because the Jiang family already has a house in Kyoto, this villa is usually occupied by only Zhao Xiumei and her husband.

So Jiang Xianli only bought them a small one, also with two floors.

The total area of ​​upstairs and downstairs is 300 square meters, with a living room, dining room, kitchen, guest bathroom and master bedroom suite downstairs.

Upstairs living room, two bedroom suites.

Although the yard is not big, it is 100 square meters, which is about the same size as the yard of the Jiang family’s old house in Haiping City. It is enough for the old couple to grow flowers and vegetables.

When the two were about to leave, a graceful and beautiful woman suddenly came towards them.

White shirt and black pants, smart and beautiful.

"Xia Wei." Jiang Xianli smiled, then she remembered that Xia Wei also bought a villa here.

But Xia Wei just stared at Xie Jingfeng blankly. After a few seconds, she smiled and said, "It's nice to see Sister Xianli again. Are you here to see Sister Xianhui? I saw her house was also being renovated a few days ago."

"No, I came here to buy a house with my second brother. I bought one for my parents, and my second brother also bought one. From now on, we will all be neighbors."

Xia Wei's eyes lit up obviously, and she turned her gaze to Xie Jingfeng again.

"Hello, neighbor. Long time no see."

Xie Jingfeng smiled and said, "It's been a long time since we last met. You've grown into a big girl now."

"Since we are all neighbors from now on, Sister Xianli, Mr. Xie, it's already noon, I will treat you two to a meal."

Xia Wei looked at Xie Jingfeng with too much passion in her eyes, and Jiang Xianli, who had experienced this before, naturally understood.

It seems that her mother was right to let her second brother come to Kyoto. Isn't this the case that fate brings people together despite the distance?

Four years ago, they had a blind date. Although she didn't know whether her second brother had that kind of intention towards Xia Wei, she didn't want to be a third wheel.

Then he said, "Weiwei, I'm... pregnant. I've been walking around for a long time and feel a little tired. I'm going home first. You and my second brother can go and have dinner together. I'll treat you another day when I'm in better condition."

Xia Wei smiled and said, "Congratulations, Sister Xianli. You should go home and have a rest."

"Okay, bye."

Jiang Xianli also waved to Xie Jingfeng, "Second brother, I'm not feeling well and Jingcheng is very busy. After dinner, let Weiwei take you around Kyoto."

Xie Jingfeng nodded, "Okay, don't worry, be careful on the road."

"Well, bye!"

…

Xia Wei looked at Xie Jingfeng with a smile in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.

"Second Master Xie, what do you want to eat? Western food or Chinese food?"

"It's all fine. I'm not picky."

"Well, there's a Sichuan restaurant not far from here that serves good food. Let's go there. We can walk there."

"Okay." After a pause, Xie Jingfeng said, "Don't call me Second Young Master anymore. Just call me Second Brother with Lili."

Xia Wei pursed her lips and smiled, saying somewhat willfully, "No, you and I are not related, why should I call you brother? I'll just call you by your name, Jing~Feng~"

Xie Jingfeng turned around and looked at her. "Girl, I am about ten years older than you, right? Is it appropriate for you to call me by my name?"

Xia Wei raised her head proudly and said, "Why not? We have been engaged before. If we had liked each other and got married, we would have had children by now."

After saying this, she secretly glanced at Xie Jingfeng to see his reaction.

But Xie Jingfeng just smiled dumbly, with a hint of loneliness and helplessness in his smile, "This is impossible, don't think about it. Haven't you been dating anyone for so many years?"

"No, I've always been thinking about a man."

"You are really infatuated, but Yangyang has been studying in Beijing these years. If you still like her that much, I can take you to meet her."

"No." Xia Wei said, "It's not Jiang Xianyang that I'm obsessed with. He was just a part of my youth. I like someone else."

This surprised Xie Jingfeng, "Who is it?"

"you."

"who?"

Xie Jingfeng seemed not to hear clearly.

"You." Xia Wei said it again very seriously, "It's ridiculous, isn't it? I thought the person who was engraved in my heart should be Jiang Xianyang, but it is you that I often think of. If you hadn't encouraged me and enlightened me back then, I would never have had the courage to escape from my mother's control and start my own business.

Now I am a wealthy family myself, I no longer need to marry into a wealthy family, I can freely choose the person I like, Xie Jingfeng, I like you. "

Suddenly, her confession seemed a little abrupt, but she had been working in the business world for the past few years and she knew that all opportunities had to be earned by herself.

As long as you have a clear goal, you must be quick, accurate and ruthless.

Otherwise, you will only regret it.

Xie Jingfeng was stunned for two seconds, then said: "What nonsense are you talking about? You don't love me at all, at most you are just grateful. You are too young to understand."

Xia Wei looked at him without blinking, "Why shouldn't I understand? I just like you. You're divorced and I'm single, so aren't we a perfect match? We can even go back to our hometowns together in the future, and go back to both my husband's and my own families."

"You're thinking too far ahead, but we're not a good match. You're young, pretty, and rich, and there are many young talents pursuing you. I'm older, and I don't have any ambitions, so I'm not worthy of you."

Not only was he divorced, he also had health problems. How could he be a match for a young, beautiful and outstanding girl?

The most important thing is that Xia Wei is not his type.

But Xia Wei said firmly: "I work so hard to make money so that I can choose the man I want to marry in the future. I don't need a young or talented man, I just want someone I like. It's been four years, and I haven't forgotten you. It shows that I am not impulsive. My love for you will stand the test of time."

"I……"

Without giving Xie Jingfeng a chance to speak, Xia Wei continued, "Xie Jingfeng, a beautiful woman like me has confessed to you so humbly. Why are you, a grown man, so pretentious? Can you find someone better than me? If so, wouldn't you have remarried long ago?"

Xie Jingfeng turned his face away, "I can't find it, but I'm sorry, you're not my type. Let's have this meal another day. I'm leaving now."

Having said that, he turned and strode away.

Xia Wei was so angry that she almost cried, but she would never give up so easily.

Not long after Jiang Xianli got home, she saw Xie Jingfeng also came back.

Surprised, "Second brother, you didn't go to have dinner with Xia Wei?"

Xie Jingfeng said somewhat unnaturally: "Well, he has something to do temporarily, so I let her go."

"Oh, that's great, we're ready for dinner too."

After dinner, Jiang Xianli went next door. It happened to be noon and all the Jiang family members were at home.

Ding Yuanyuan said hurriedly, "Lili is here. Mom cooked some fish. It's a good time for her to try it."

Jiang Xianli smiled and said, "I've eaten. I'm here to give Mom the key."

As she said this, she placed the key to the villa on the table. "I bought a villa for my parents in Jiang Xianhui's neighborhood. I will also arrange the decoration. When the decoration is completed, you can just move in directly."

Her action stunned everyone.

Normally, Jiang Xianli would just buy some food and clothes when she went back to her parents' home. If Xie Jingcheng bought too much, she would be angry. Why did he suddenly buy a villa for her parents?

The key is that her parents have already bought the house.

Zhao Xiumei was also getting old, so she asked, "Did your mother-in-law tell you something?"

"Yeah." Jiang Xianli nodded, "My mother-in-law said that to me, Jingcheng, you are the same person as her. If I bought a villa for her, I will also buy one for you."

"No, no, no..." Zhao Xiumei waved her hands repeatedly, "She and I are not the same person. You and Jingcheng have your current life because you stand on her shoulders. You should buy her a house. Now I have a suite in Kyoto, and I am very satisfied."

As she spoke, she sighed, "When we were poor, if I had to choose between my son and my daughter, I would definitely choose my son. But now our lives are good, and your father and I just need a house to live in. There is no need for you to buy us a villa."

In fact, the real reason for buying a villa for them was that they were afraid that Xie Jingcheng's business rivals would make a fuss about the fact that his father-in-law and mother-in-law lived in a small house.

But Jiang Xianli couldn't say this, so she could only say, "It's already bought. The yard is big, you can grow vegetables and flowers after you move in, and it will also be spacious for us brothers and sisters to come back."

Zhao Xiumei thought for a moment and said, "Well, that's fine."

Jiang Xianli added, "Tomorrow I'll have someone take you directly to the Housing Authority to get a property certificate."

"That's not necessary." Zhao Xiumei looked at Jiang Xianli, "I bought this house myself. It's in your or Jingcheng's name. Your father and I will live there. When we leave in the future, it will still be yours."

Ding Yuanyuan also said, "Mom is right. The small house was bought with Mom's savings and the money from several of our families. We will share the money when we sell it in the future. But you bought this villa by yourself. If you write Mom's name on it, it will be difficult to transfer the ownership in the future. You can just write your names on it."

"No……"

Jiang Xianli wanted to say something else, but Zhao Xiumei continued, "I favor my son more. I admit that the property earned by your father and I was also divided between the two sons. But I will not give your and your sister's property to my son, so your father and I don't need to put it in their names, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble in the future."

Although her son's life is not rich now, it can be considered well-off.

She has no worries about food and clothing, and she has a house in Kyoto, so there is no need for her to be a villain and rob her daughter.

Moreover, she knew in her heart that the wealth of her three daughters' families was earned by her sons-in-law.

Normally, if you buy something for your parents and give them a few hundred or a few thousand dollars, that is filial piety.

But if this villa worth millions was really registered in her name, her family and her daughter would be scolded in the future.

Even if her son-in-law bought her a few household appliances, the neighbors would still accuse her of drinking the blood of their daughter and son-in-law.