Wang Daya chatted with her enthusiastically, "Shangjing is developing very fast now. It's the heart of the country, and that's not an exaggeration. If you have time, you should go to Shangjing for a walk. It's changing every day. Various policies are being implemented, and everyone's life is getting better. The living environment has improved, and life is gradually becoming more refined."
"Exquisite?" Sister Qian's eyes lit up. "Are the women over there as good at dressing up as you are? Seeing how good your temperament is, I can imagine what Shangjing is like now."
People who know how to speak nice things often don't say things that are offensive.
Mrs. Qian couldn't do that yet, but she was almost there. "I really should go to Beijing when I have time. I haven't even left G Province yet."
"We women should be good to ourselves. Look at our wife: a top student, young and promising, with an outstanding temperament, and she's also a good choice of husbands." Wang Daya couldn't stop talking about Zhong Yuxiu, whom they respected from the bottom of their hearts. "Our wife was once an educated youth sent to the countryside, and later passed the college entrance examination and returned to the city. Did you know?"
"Oh, so few people make it back. Only three of our village's educated youth have returned so far. The other seven or eight either gave up their studies after getting married, didn't pass the college entrance exam for several years, and resigned themselves to their fate. Or they refused to accept their fate and kept failing. Those who actually made it must have had very sharp brains. Your wife looks so young; you don't even look like she was an educated youth. I wonder if she's graduated from college now?"
"Soon." Wang Daya stopped talking about Zhong Yuxiu's situation. Mrs. Qian was already agonizing over the topic. At this point, decades of life experience told her she couldn't ask any more questions, so she changed the subject. "Where are you planning to stay now? Looking for a hotel or renting a house? I do know some people who know where there are clean hotels and good houses to rent."
Zhong Yuxiu glanced at them and turned away; the two of them chatted about her gossip as if she didn't exist. Fortunately, they changed the subject later.
Wang Daya said, "I found it, I found it. Thank you for your kindness, sister-in-law. I heard that the rental is an old house."
"Old house! I wonder where it is." Mrs. Qian asked curiously.
Wang Daya looked at Yan Rushan and saw that he had no intention of telling her, so she said, "We don't know yet. Our master is the one who rented it, and we haven't gone to see it yet."
"That's impossible." Sister Qian looked at the others and smiled. "I have several people here who are buying and selling houses. Their yards are also old houses; they are very spacious. Some have three courtyards, and there is even one with four. They are in a hurry to go abroad, so they have to sell. Otherwise, they really can't bear to part with their old houses. After all, they have lived there for decades and have deep feelings for them."
"Who says it isn't? Everyone has feelings for the old house they've lived in for decades." He responded indifferently.
Yan Rushan's eyes moved slightly. "I wonder which family this sister-in-law is talking about? Is the house safe? What's the geographical location? Has there been any murder?"
Mrs. Qian's eyes lit up. "Don't worry, sir. There's definitely no foul play. This is all happening in our own place. You don't know how things are here. We carry the dead out before they die. We don't allow people to die inside the house. So, don't worry, there's definitely nothing wrong with the house."
"Is that so?" Yan Rushan was actually a little tempted. "Where is the house?"
"The old house with four courtyards is right in the center of our provincial capital. The location is great. Just one or two blocks away is the vegetable market, and behind it is a place selling antiques. There are also many shops around the house, making life very convenient. However, the price is a bit higher." Mrs. Qian asked, "Sir, are you interested?"
Yan Rushan didn't nod or shake his head, "How much are they selling for?"
"It has four courtyards and about thirty rooms. I've been inside once before. It's a truly large family mansion. The first courtyard is for entertaining guests, the second has eight small courtyards, the third has eight small courtyards, and the fourth has six small courtyards." When it comes to the house, she knows she has nothing to say. "We've returned the house to them, and they've even renovated it."
"The yard is planted with many seasonal flowers and plants, as well as fruit trees. It's quite large, and since you're from a wealthy family, you should know that large houses are hard to find. If you're interested, it's a bit late today, so please come over tomorrow and we'll arrange to show you the house in the morning."
Zhong Yuxiu continued, "Then let's go and take a look tomorrow. Whether you're satisfied or not, you'll know only after you see it."
"That's right, you must be the wife of this family. You are well-educated and speak quietly. Look at how you look... I don't mean anything else, it's just that there is a slight difference in appearance between you and this gentleman. However, you are so lucky. Your husband is so handsome. You have found a treasure." Mrs. Qian said everything in one gulp.
After seeing Zhong Yuxiu's appearance, Mrs. Qian really felt that this man had picked up a bargain, a treasure; Yan Rushan had a strong face with delicate features, a face that was one in a million. However, this wife could only be considered pretty at best. The difference was too great, so it was inevitable that people would think so.
Yan Rushan glanced at her unhappily. Before he could speak, Zhong Yuxiu seemed unconcerned. "Sister-in-law, you're right. I've gotten a great deal. My husband is young and handsome, and he's very capable of making money. I can spend it as I please. He's always there for me. Whatever I want, he'll give it to me without me even asking."
Mrs. Qian: “…” If I didn’t know that you didn’t know about my family affairs, I would have thought you were mocking me.
But she just arrived today, so it's normal for her not to know me. Even though she is angry, I can't take it seriously.
Zhong Yuxiu had no intention of letting it go. "Sister-in-law, you don't know that my husband's parents are easy to get along with. They never give their daughter-in-law a hard time. Instead, they treat her like their own daughter. Look at my husband's grandfather, he has a kind face and is easy to get along with. You're right. I'm very blessed."
Mrs. Qian: This time it’s confirmed. Even if this person didn’t know her situation, he must have done it on purpose.
"Let's talk about house hunting later." Yan Rushan said. It was not necessary to buy a house in Province G.
"Okay, you guys keep busy and I'll go to the kitchen." Mrs. Qian looked unhappy and left in a hurry.
Yan Guofeng pointed at Zhong Yuxiu and said with a smile: "Look at you, you tell everything to others. Fortunately, people don't take it seriously; otherwise, I would have kicked you out, hahaha." Although he also wanted to laugh.
"Don't worry, Grandpa. She won't. This shop is not hers. As long as they come in, they are guests. It's impossible to chase them away. She wouldn't do that even if she is not interested." Zhong Yuxiu spoke so bluntly because she knew what she was thinking.
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