The demolition and reconstruction of the Chang family's old house shocked and excited the entire brigade. Just a while ago, news circulated in the brigade that Chang Guomin had incurred debts due to gambling!
In the end, this matter even led to the couple's divorce. How come Song Huizhen was able to bring her son back to build a house after only half a year? A woman with two children running a business, and she still has the ability to build a new house in the countryside!
Kind people will offer their blessings, but some people who aren't particularly jealous will make malicious guesses or even spread malicious rumors.
Unfortunately, the jealous people were members of the Chang family. Old Master Chang had three brothers, and he was the second oldest. He was also the only one who was capable of establishing himself in the county town. Therefore, Old Master Chang's eldest brother's family had always been envious of the Chang family. This time, when Chang Jing came back to build a house, the people who talked the most were these people.
"Uncle Kun, how are you going to prepare for Aunt Huizhen's new house? You've got an excavator and a crane with you."
Because Chang Jing's third aunt's family were contractors, her third son-in-law took over the project when he learned that Chang Jing wanted to build a six-story house in the countryside.
“Let’s build a six or seven-story building! Chang Jing has become quite capable. He went to the jade market with someone, cut a piece of raw jade, and made some money. This time, he plans to come back and build a six or seven-story building to rent out.”
The third son-in-law would come over every few days to check on the progress. He had already heard some of the rumors circulating in the village, but since no one had asked him about it, he had no chance to clarify. Now that Chang Jing's cousin from another house had come to ask, he could finally shut up those who were making wild guesses.
"Jade?" Can they learn this method of getting rich?
"Yes! Chang Jing found a piece of high-grade icy jadeite, and I envy his good luck. He's also sensible; now that he has money, he wants to come back and demolish the old house that was allocated to him to build a new house."
Seeing the envious yet proud look on his third son-in-law's face, Chang Xuewei felt a pang of sadness. He had thought that the third son-in-law was making money and that he could get a share of it.
He'd heard of those jade gambling sprees; one cut could lead to heaven or hell, and he knew he didn't have the guts. But his cousin Chang Jing had won a lot of money gambling on jade; he could afford to build a six-story house.
"Why doesn't Chang Jing come back to visit? It's been so long since we cousins have gotten together. I wonder if he's forgotten about us."
The tone shifted, subtly implying that Chang Jingfa was ungrateful and disowning his relatives. The third son-in-law's expression changed, and he immediately began to rebuke him.
“You guys who can’t study well have plenty of time to waste, but Chang Jing can’t. He’s busy studying every day, how can he have time to go to bars and pick up girls with you? Alright, alright, you go have fun. I have to keep an eye on the workers. I’ll go have a few drinks with your dad when I have time.”
The third son-in-law's words quickly spread, and the gossip about Song Huizhen subsided considerably.
When he has time, Chang Jing will also go back with his third son-in-law to check on the progress of the project and take the opportunity to connect with the village officials and elders.
"Son-in-law, what do you think about taking this vacant land in the village and building some shops and supermarkets?"
That's right, Chang Jing has big ambitions. In his previous life, the street of shops in the village was the God of Wealth's golden goose, and the annual rental income of two million was really too tempting.
"The project is definitely good, but the investment is quite large! You have a good eye, kid."
The third son-in-law's ability to go from being a contractor to running a construction company shows his foresight. Looking ahead, Chang Jing's project is indeed a sure-fire way to make money.
"Young master, how about we go into business together? If I weren't so young, I really wouldn't want to part with this old hen!"
"Then...shall we discuss this?"
Chang Jing's pained expression amused the third son-in-law, who decided to invest in Chang Jing's plan without much hesitation.
Actually, it wasn't that the third son-in-law didn't have the money to acquire the land himself; it was just that Chang Jing's recent performance had impressed him. He was considering Chang Jing's future value, and that being able to partner with him on a project would undoubtedly benefit their future collaborations.
Under the leadership of the third son-in-law, another round of dinners, drinks, and project discussions ensued. The main cadres in the brigade had already been bribed with gifts of cigarettes, alcohol, tea, and so on. After another so-called brigade meeting, the matter would basically be settled.
This time, Chang Jing was smart. He knew he was too young to make too many moves, so his third son-in-law stepped in and acquired a whole piece of commercial land for a rent of 200,000 yuan a year, with the contract valid for a full seventy years.
Then Chang Jing and his third son-in-law each contributed two million as project funds, and the third son-in-law's construction company was building both buildings and shops at the same time.
Chang Jing's vision and courage impressed his third son-in-law, who couldn't help but sigh as soon as he got home.
"Wife! Chang Jing of your family is really great. He's so young, yet he's accomplished so much. He came up with the money for a two million yuan project without batting an eye. Thanks to him, I'll have another source of income in the future."
He was initially praising Chang Jing with great joy, but his mood soured as soon as his eyes fell on his three money-devouring beasts. He had two sons and a daughter. Only his daughter was good at studying and her future was not a concern. His eldest son was obedient and had a stable personality, which was also acceptable. However, his youngest son, who was a year older than Chang Jing, was a thorn in his side.
"Xiaofei, have you finished your homework? It's so late and you're still watching TV? Look at your cousin Chang Jing, he's so young and already owns property."
Cousin Chang Jing rolled his eyes at the man and went back to his room to watch Dragon Ball. He thought to himself, "If he had money, he could buy a building and rent it out. Pshaw."
"By the way, what's the Chang family up to lately? Why are you always going back to your parents' house?"
After criticizing his youngest son, the third son-in-law started to care about the Chang family's affairs again.
“De Cheng’s mother wants 200,000 yuan for the divorce, but my parents are unwilling to pay it. They want us sisters to think of a way. They make it sound nice that we should persuade Lu Xiao, but they just want us to pay them.”
Speaking of Chang Qiuhao, she was full of resentment. Her younger brother had just gotten divorced, and her younger brother was causing trouble again, even making their father sick. Now, he actually wanted them, the married women, to pay the price.
"Then you need to be clear-headed. My project with Xiaojing requires money, and we don't have any spare money at home for Chang Jianmin to squander in a divorce."
Although he knew his wife wasn't Voldemort, the third son-in-law still gave her a few reminders.
“Am I stupid? My parents have money but they're unwilling to contribute, so why should I pay for it? Besides, we're still clueless about why Chang Jianmin is getting a divorce. He and Lu Xiao used to have such a good relationship, and they've swindled money from us before. This time... I'm not going to get involved.”
Having been fooled too many times, Chang Qiuhao also harbored resentment towards Lu Xiao and his wife. With the sisters pooling together over 200,000 yuan, each of them would have to contribute half a house. She thought she might as well use the money to prepare a dowry house for her own daughter.
"It's good that you know. Chang Jianmin and his wife have been sponging off their parents their whole lives. They've probably amassed a fortune at your sister's oil press. We shouldn't meddle in their business."
“I interrogated my younger sister today. It turns out that Jianmin is having an affair, is pregnant, and is forcing her to marry him. Now Lu Xiao is demanding 200,000 yuan before she will agree to a divorce.”
The couple chatted casually about the Chang family's affairs, both determined not to get involved in this mess.
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