Chapter 148 Is our family so rich?
Shi Xiaoai knew that Cheng Lin was not an unreliable person, so she didn't react much when he asked her to give him the money.
Cheng Yang frowned immediately.
"Do you know how much a house costs? I'll give it to you. Why do you need so much money?"
Cheng Lin finally remembered to ask. He chuckled at his brother with a playful smile, then looked at Shi Xiaoai and said, "Sister-in-law, how much is the house?"
Shi Xiaoai didn't hide it from him: "The house we're interested in is asking for 22,000 yuan, and the other bigger one is cheaper. We didn't ask for the lowest price, but we can probably get it for 20,000 yuan."
Cheng Lin was also shocked when he heard the price.
He opened his mouth and it took him a long time to say, "So many!"
Shi Xiaoai looked at him and said, "What do you think? We ran away for two days just to get rid of you?"
Cheng Lin knew that his brother and sister-in-law were good to him, but he never expected them to buy him such a big house.
This price—it wouldn’t cost that much to build all those branches in Yuncheng!
He quickly said, "Sister-in-law, don't give me so much money, just 10,000. 10,000 is enough."
Shi Xiaoai didn't respond to his question, but asked: "What do you want the money for?"
Cheng Lin said, "Sister-in-law, I was just about to discuss this with you. I'd like to invest money in the company, is that okay?"
"The head office or the Beijing branch?" Shi Xiaoai asked.
"Let's open a branch. I think there's a lot of potential in the market here. I want to invest some money and then quickly expand the business to capture more market share."
Shi Xiaoai thought for a moment and said, "I remember when we had the meeting, we mentioned that the first round of funding for the capital city investment would be 100,000 yuan. Do you think 100,000 yuan is not enough? Has the budget for the zoo been released yet?"
"The zoo won't cost that much. Sister-in-law, I heard my childhood friend say yesterday that the city is planning to open a new pedestrian street. If possible, I think we should buy a shop instead of renting a house. Just like our No. 1 Courtyard, once we buy it, it will be ours forever."
He laughed at this and said, "If I were to buy a shop, no amount of money would be too much."
Shi Xiaoai didn't expect that Cheng Lin could get such inside information.
She didn't know that there were already shops for sale at this time!
She originally thought that this situation would not happen for a few more years, and there would be no chance until the early 1990s.
If you can buy a shop, you must buy it!
She immediately said, "Go and confirm this news. If it's true, you can increase the budget. Talk to Xiaofeng in advance and ask her to prepare the money first."
Don't rush this matter. Go and find out thoroughly. Just like the zoo, if we invite investment, are there any restrictions on the buyer? Do our current qualifications meet the requirements? Once you understand this, we can make a decision."
"As for your desire to buy shares..." Shi Xiaoai thought for a moment: "Don't hold more than 20% of your shares. If you're sure, tell Xiaofeng that I agree. I'll give you the money later."
When Cheng Lin heard Xiao Ai agree to let him invest, he happily joined.
That look is nothing compared to what I said when I bought him a house.
Seeing him like this, Shi Xiaoai and Cheng Yang didn't know what to say.
I just feel like I have wasted these two days.
After Cheng Lin left, Cheng Yang didn't speak for a long time.
Seeing him like that, Shi Xiaoai knew that he was still brooding over what had just happened.
So I could only go forward and comfort him: "Cheng Lin is still young. If he wants to buy a house, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. I don't think it's a bad thing that he is willing to invest the money now.
He wasn't doing anything else but investing the money in the branch. "Don't you know how to manage your own business?" This money is a sure win. Cheng Lin has a keen eye!
This money can generate income much faster than a house."
Cheng Yang shook his head: "I'm not worried about this. I've noticed from my recent visits that Beijing is more open to individual businesses than Yuncheng.
I was wondering if it's necessary to list this company alongside the old one? The other one is still listed under the office name."
Shi Xiaoai said, "We are indeed planning to set up a separate branch in Beijing. This has nothing to do with the office. As for Yuncheng... we'll have to wait and see."
Shi Xiaoai had thought about breaking away from the office, but Director Yu was going to retire next year, and the old lady had always been very supportive of her. Shi Xiaoai didn't want to propose a breakup at her last moment.
She always felt that this was a bit like burning bridges after crossing them.
She had previously shared her thoughts with Director Yu, who had made them very clear. She had promised Xiao Ai that she would help her get her self-employed business license and all the necessary paperwork before she retired, ensuring she would not suffer any setbacks.
She also hopes that Shi Xiaoai can help her complete her last year successfully, and allow her to transition safely without making any big moves.
Shi Xiaoai agreed at that time.
She hadn't mentioned this to Cheng Yang before because she didn't think he would pay attention to it. When she heard him talk about decoupling, she quickly told him what she had said to Director Yu.
Cheng Yang felt relieved after hearing this.
Seeing him like this, Shi Xiaoai couldn't help but laugh and said, "I didn't expect you to be so worried. I always thought your mind was full of your soldiers and your soldiers, and you just ignored the family affairs and didn't think about them at all."
Cheng Yang felt a little embarrassed by what she said. He knocked his fist on his head twice and said, "I have too many things to do every day. I really can't take care of my family."
At this point, he leaned over and hugged Shi Xiaoai, saying with a smile: "Isn't this a good wife? With you around, what else do I have to worry about?"
Shi Xiaoai laid down in his arms and said, "Just take care of your own things. There's nothing much to do at home. Kaikai and Cheng Lin are not around anymore, and Mingrui and Mingxi are having lunch at school. There's no one at home all day, so there's nothing to do."
Cheng Yang thought for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Wife, how much money do we have now?"
Shi Xiaoai sat up straight and looked at him in surprise: "Why do you think of asking this?"
Their family's passbook has always been kept in the couple's bedroom drawer. Because there are usually no outsiders at home and the children will never enter their bedroom unless necessary, the drawer chain is not locked.
If Cheng Yang cares about his savings, he can check it anytime.
He asked this question out of the blue, so he must have suddenly remembered something.
Cheng Yang said, "There's something I've been thinking about, but I haven't discussed it with you yet because I haven't confirmed it yet. But just now, when Xiaolin said he didn't want that house, I suddenly felt a little moved."
"Do you want to buy that house?" Shi Xiaoai asked.
"A little bit." Cheng Yang did not deny it.
He continued, “Some time ago, the commander came to chat with me and talked about the next step. He asked me if I had any plans?
You know, our division commander is getting old, and he definitely doesn't want to move on. He's planning to retire in his current position. I'm almost due for a transfer next year, and if I want a promotion, I'll most likely have to leave the military sub-district. However, our military sub-district has limited units near Yuncheng, and there's nothing suitable for me.
If I want to be promoted, I have to go out of town, but I don’t want to leave home, so recently I have been thinking about whether I should continue to stay in the army. "
Shi Xiaoai was stunned by Cheng Yang's words.
The main reason was that she was completely unprepared for this.
Even though they have been married for so many years, Xiao Ai actually has no idea about the army's systems and regulations.
She didn't even know what units were in Cheng Yang's military region, where they were located, let alone what positions were suitable for him?
So when I heard him say this, I felt like I had entered a blind spot in knowledge and was a little confused.
Seeing her like this, Cheng Yang smiled and touched her head: "I won't explain the specific details to you, you won't understand if I explain. I have been in the army for so many years, and I really can't bear to leave. The thought of leaving makes me feel so empty inside, and I have no idea what to do next.
But if a promotion requires me to leave home, and leave you and our two children, I don't want to. We were apart for too long before, and we've only been together for a few years? I don't want to be separated from you again."
"So, you want to change your career?" Shi Xiaoai asked.
Cheng Yang nodded: "I was hesitant before, but now I think I've figured it out."
Shi Xiaoai asked again: "Do you want to go back to the capital?"
Cheng Yang shook his head: "I don't care, it depends on your plan."
He was afraid that Xiao Ai wouldn't believe him, so he explained, "I really don't care where I stay. Yuncheng is also good. We're all familiar with each other, and all the relationships are straightened out. Everything is quite convenient there."
But if you want to come to Beijing, I have no objection. I enlisted here, so I can apply to return to my hometown. That way, you and Mingrui and Mingxi can come back with me, and you don't have to worry about your household registration.
So I really don’t care. Don’t think about me, just think about your own thoughts.
Of course, if you decide to stay in Yuncheng, you don’t have to buy a house. If you plan to come to Beijing in the future, you can buy it if you are not short of money.
Didn’t you also say that houses are a non-renewable resource? I think that makes a lot of sense.”
Shi Xiaoai was indeed a little moved by what Cheng Yang said, but she did not make a decision immediately.
She waved her hand: "Wait a minute, I need to think about this carefully."
Cheng Yang smiled: "This is not something to be rushed. Even if I want to change my career, I still have to discuss it with my superiors. This is not a decision I can make on my own.
Think about it slowly. If you can't make a decision now, we can discuss it later. It's not a big deal if we don't buy a house. We're not without a place to live."
Cheng Yang also told Shi Xiaoai that if it was because of a lack of money, there was no need to worry, because he would receive a transfer fee when he changed jobs, and that amount should not be small.
Although there is no guarantee that I can afford that house, I can still come up with a substantial amount of money.
If it really doesn’t work, you can save up and buy it later.
The reason why Shi Xiaoai didn't confess easily at this moment was not because she couldn't afford the money to buy a house.
Although when she first started out, she did empty her family's pockets and used all the money to open the shop.
But she always understood that private money and public money should never be mixed.
So when I started making money from the shop, I slowly got the money back.
Moreover, although their shop is registered under the name of the office to the outside world, they actually only pay management fees to the office. They have been operating according to the shareholding system from the beginning.
She held the majority of the company's shares, and gave another 20% to Cheng Lin, Wang Xiaofeng, Aunt Song and Song Chunyu to share equally. Another 20% was distributed to outstanding and potential employees as an incentive and a means to keep them in the company.
The company has been doing very well in recent years. In addition to the snack shop, the agricultural and sideline products supermarket, and the oil press have always been profitable, so Shi Xiaoai is not short of money at all.
Not only is she not short of money, she has even been worried about not having suitable investment channels.
In today's society, people do not have much personal awareness and do not even value their privacy rights.
She doesn't even dare to keep her money in a bank!
I am just afraid that having too much cash in my name will cause unnecessary trouble.
So when she was looking at houses before, she already had the plan to buy one, but at that time she mainly wanted to show it to Cheng Lin, so naturally she had to let him choose, so Shi Xiaoai didn't say it.
Not only buying a house, now that she knows she can buy a shop, Shi Xiaoai also plans to buy a shop.
After Shi Xiaoai told Cheng Yang the amount of savings at home, the man didn't speak for a long time.
After a while, he suddenly said, "Is our family really that rich?"
After saying that, he leaned back heavily, collapsing onto the sofa with the unsuspecting Shi Xiaoai. Then he chuckled and said, "Why should I go to work when I have a wife supporting me? I don't want to change my career, I'll just be discharged directly. Then I'll do nothing but wash clothes, cook, and serve you three at home, and you pay me a salary..."
Before Cheng Yang finished speaking, Shi Xiaoai couldn't help laughing.
She patted the man's face a few times and said with a smile, "What are you dreaming of? How much do I pay a domestic servant a month?
If I keep you at home, not only will I lose hundreds of dollars every month, but I'll even have to pay you out of pocket. Do you think I'm stupid? That I can't even do such a simple calculation?"
Cheng Yang was immediately amused by her and burst into laughter.
Now that he understood the family's financial situation, Cheng Yang no longer had those concerns.
Regardless of whether he would settle down in Beijing in the future, he decided to buy the house first.
The main reason was that the house was so suitable in every aspect that even Cheng Yang, who wasn't particularly particular about external things, felt it was a pity to miss it.
It was rare for him to show his liking for something, so Shi Xiaoai naturally wouldn't refuse.
What's more, investing in real estate has always been in her plan.
Without delay, the two went to the Housing Authority early the next morning and contacted the landlord through them. Just like the transfer of the No. 1 Courtyard, they paid the fee and the transaction was completed quickly.
Shi Xiaoai also left Cheng Lin's contact information and told him that he would help with the final procedures after receiving the notice.
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