Chapter 120 Chapter 120 Second Update

Old Wang, who was sent down to Yangliu Brigade in Jiangbei County and lived in a leaky cowshed, became the leader of a certain ministry after he was rehabilitated and returned to the city. He also got his house back, a quadrangle with three entrances and back, which was very neatly tidied.

The house actually belonged to his wife's family, but his father-in-law had only one daughter, so his family lived with his father-in-law. Now his father-in-law and mother-in-law have passed away, and even his wife died when the movement just started. His children who were also sent down have returned. His son has returned to his original unit, his grandson is already in middle school, and his daughter is divorced and lives with her six-year-old granddaughter.

Shen Shaoyuan took Xiao Liangliang to his home. His granddaughter especially liked this chubby little sister with big eyes. One of them said that she wanted to let her live in the house. Old Wang joked, "Let her buy a house near our house. You can see her every day in the future. It just so happens that the old Zeng family at No. 19 at the end of the alley wants to sell their house."

Shen Shaoyuan was tempted.

This alley is full of large houses. Probably because there are fewer people living there, it looks much cleaner than other places. The key is that it is also clean.

Shen Shaoyuan had lived in the inner courtyard of the imperial palace or in a high-ranking family compound since he was a child. Deep down, he still liked this kind of quiet environment. Besides, Liu Yinshuang often said that the courtyard houses in the capital would be extremely expensive in the future. What kind of investment value would there be? It was really appropriate to buy one now.

Shen Shaoyuan then seriously inquired about the owner's situation and price.

Old Wang didn't expect that he really wanted to buy it. This kind of large courtyard with three entrances was not cheap. However, he didn't ask Shen Shaoyuan if he had the money or where the money came from. He just talked about the situation of the family and said that he could accompany him to see the house.

In fact, when Old Wang was in Yangliu Brigade, he had some sense that Shen Shaoyuan's family should not be as poor as the outside world rumored.

The Shen family lived at the entrance of the village and had little contact with the villagers, but the cowshed where Lao Wang lived was next to the Shen family. He could often smell the food when the Shen family cooked something delicious.

This family ate well, and the food was better than most families in the village.

Of course, Shen Shaoyuan would send him some from time to time, and it was thanks to Shen Shaoyuan's frequent food that he could keep his old bones alive.

Moreover, Shen Shaoyuan's conversation and knowledge were not like those of ordinary members. The villagers didn't feel it because Shen Shaoyuan would not talk to the villagers about anything other than farming, but the two of them got along well and often talked about everything together. Shen Shaoyuan's knowledge and breadth of mind were unmatched by the members of the village, not to mention the members of the village, even the people in the general big city could not compare.

Not to mention that he can write well, draw well, and play chess well.

Old Wang has heard that his painting was taught by his wife. Old Wang has never met Shen Shaoyuan's wife, so it is hard to judge, but Shen Shaoyuan has his own secrets, which is an indisputable fact. Maybe

he knows some powerful people who hide their identities, or maybe his wife has a prominent family.

Combining these things, it is not surprising that Shen Shaoyuan has the money to buy a courtyard house.

But I didn't expect that when it comes to seeing the house, Shen Shaoyuan shook his head directly: "No need, it's useless for me to go and see it, my daughter has to come to see it. As long as she is satisfied with it, I can do anything."

Old Wang was speechless.

He had heard about this man when he was in Yangliu Brigade. He doted on his daughter and let her do whatever she wanted. He didn't expect that he was still like this now.

"Then let my secretary bring Xiao Shen here tomorrow."

It was rare for Old Wang to have time to come back and entertain the guests today. He would not have time tomorrow.

Shen Shaoyuan waved his hand and said, "Just find someone to help lead the way and make a connection." When he

saw Shen Moer at the guesthouse, Shen Shaoyuan told her about this.

Shen Moer held Xiao Liangliang in her arms. The little guy drank milk powder all day, and when he returned to his mother's arms, he whined aggrievedly, and his little head kept burrowing into his mother's chest.

"Is she hungry again?" Shen Moer asked.

Shen Shaoyuan glanced at the little girl who was acting coquettishly: "She just drank milk, so she shouldn't be hungry." This little thing looked like she was wronged by him.

Shen Moer picked up the little girl and played with her, then told her that she had bought a small yard.

Shen Shaoyuan pondered for a moment and said, "This courtyard is not far from your school and the price is right. You can tell your son-in-law directly that we will live in this courtyard first."

"You go check out that yard first. If it suits us, let's buy it first and keep it there. When the family has a big income or two, we can tell the son-in-law."

If his comic strips are sold, there should be a lot of royalties. In addition, it doesn't mean that he can do business at will in the future. It shouldn't be difficult to make some money on the side.

Just take your time and let your son-in-law gradually accept that their family has become rich.

Then I will be able to help my in-laws openly and honestly.

Shen Shaoyuan still had a good impression of his in-laws, whom he had never met. He heard that his family was very poor, but after the couple got married, they would receive things from home from time to time, some of which were sent from places as far away as the frontier.

Hearing that Mo'er had given birth to a daughter, she wasn't unhappy at all. She sent a lot of clothes, pants, and shoes that she made by herself. It was obvious that she was very considerate and had no intention of favoring boys over girls.

This time, the old man at home is seriously ill again, which may make matters worse.

Shen Shaoyuan is willing to help more.

The father and daughter quickly discussed it. Over the years, they have successively contributed some gold, and the money should be about the same. If it doesn't work, you can also ask the landlord privately if part of the house payment can be offset by gold.

The next day, Shen Moer went to Yongning Hutong alone.

After getting off the bus and walking to the entrance of the hutong, she saw a young man wearing glasses standing straight at the entrance of the hutong. When he saw her from a distance, he immediately smiled and walked up to her quickly: "Miss Shen, am I the secretary of Minister Wang? My last name is Yang, you can just call me Xiao Yang."

Shen Moer smiled and nodded: "Hello, Comrade Yang, thank you for troubling you today."

Secretary Yang smiled and said: "It's not a big deal to lead the way. Minister Wang said he has made an appointment with someone. Let's just go there."

Shen Moer nodded: "Okay."

"The house is at the other end of the alley, in Courtyard No. 9. It's a little way from Minister Wang's house, but not too far." Secretary Yang said, "Minister Wang's granddaughter knew you were coming to see the house, and she kept clamoring to show you the way. It took a lot of persuasion to finally persuade her to stop."

It was Minister Wang's granddaughter who told him the address. She was so embarrassed when her parents didn't let her come over to show you the way. Minister Wang's daughter was busy coaxing her daughter and didn't have time to talk to him.

But it was not a big problem. Secretary Yang had walked around the entire alley before Shen Moer came, and he already knew where Courtyard No. 9 was.

"The houses in this area are well preserved, unlike some places where so many families have rented them out that the houses are in a mess. This area has either been used as a temporary warehouse or requisitioned for office use. It is much better than other places."

Secretary Yang introduced as he walked: "I took a few glances at the house we are going to visit at the door. The house seems to have been renovated. Even the courtyard gate is new. There must be a lot of trees planted in the yard, and the persimmons are hanging outside the yard."

Shen Moli liked this place as soon as she walked into the alley. Just like her father said, the alleys here are clean and tidy. The courtyards of each family are big, so there are fewer residents in an alley, so the whole alley seems very quiet.

Walking all the way to the outside of the No. 9 courtyard, as expected, a few branches of persimmon trees stretched out from the courtyard wall, and there were a few red, somewhat dried persimmons hanging on them.

From the outside, it can be seen that the courtyard has been repaired, and the gate is also brand new. Without entering the courtyard, Shen Moer was already 70% satisfied.

"Not bad, I want to buy this courtyard."

Secretary Yang smiled and pushed the half-closed gate. Minister Wang said that his old neighbor was a little hard of hearing, and sometimes he couldn't hear people knocking on the door, so today he would leave the door ajar, and they could just go in when they arrived.

As he pushed the door open, he said, "The house is good, but the price is still quite high. Most people really can't afford it."

Shen Moer didn't care: "Money doesn't matter, as long as the house is good."

Secretary Yang had already opened the door and said with a smile, "Since money doesn't matter, then this house can definitely be bought today."

Someone was standing under the osmanthus tree in the yard. He looked at the stranger who pushed the door in in surprise. Thinking back to what the man said when he pushed the door just now, his handsome face suddenly became a little impatient: "You act like you're short of money. If you don't want to sell it, please go back!"

No one knew whose house was going to be sold in this alley. Yesterday, a family came to the wrong door and asked if they were selling their house.

Shen Moer, who was standing behind Secretary Yang, felt that the voice of the man in the yard was very familiar, very much like her Fu Zhiqing. However, it was not strange that the person looked alike and the voice was similar.

What was strange was why this man said he would not sell the house.

She wanted to ask what was going on, but when she looked up, she saw a young man under the osmanthus tree in a suit and leather shoes, with one hand in his trouser pocket and a tweed coat hanging on his other hand, looking at her with a slightly impatient expression... Both the suit and the impatient expression were very unfamiliar, but this handsome face was indeed her Fu Zhiqing.

At this time, Fu Mingze had already seen Shen Moer standing behind Secretary Yang. The expression on his handsome face froze for a few seconds. He blinked very slowly, wondering if he was hallucinating because he was too worried.

Otherwise, how could he see his wife at the door?

Fu Mingze blinked slowly again and recalled what he had just said.

"As if someone is short of money."

"Not for sale."

"Please go back."

These thirteen short words were as crisp as they were said.

Every word hit his head like a hammer. Fu Mingze felt that his head, which had been aching for the past few days, seemed to hurt even more now.

He didn't even leave himself the space to make up a lie to cover it up.

But soon, Fu Mingze thought again. He just felt vaguely as if he heard his wife's voice, but he thought it was impossible and didn't take it seriously. Now thinking carefully, his wife seemed to have said "Money doesn't matter as long as the house is good", and then the man said "Then this house can definitely be bought today"... It seems, it seems that it is his wife who wants to buy the house?

Surprised and guilty, Fu Mingze's eyes revealed some doubts.

Shen Moer opposite was in a similar mood. She felt guilty that she was caught by Fu Zhiqing when she was about to spend a fortune to buy a house, and she was also confused as to why Fu Zhiqing was here.

Moreover, from his tone, it seemed that this house was his?

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The couple looked at each other, speechless for a moment.