Ding Ming listened thoughtfully, "What sister-in-law said makes sense." Then he smiled and said, "But I guess the house sister-in-law bought is not for living in or renting out, right?"
"You're the only one with a quick mind." Jian Shu smiled. "You guessed right, I have other uses for these houses."
"My guess is, if it's for living, the other courtyard house is obviously more suitable. It's in a good location and has a spacious space, but it's a bit more expensive."
Speaking of the courtyard house, Jianshu was also very tempted. Unfortunately, it was too expensive, costing more than 10,000 yuan per unit, which was more expensive than all her houses combined.
It wasn't that she couldn't afford it, it was more that it would be useless. The location wasn't suitable for a shop, and she didn't need it for her own use. She lived with her father in the compound, and when she didn't go back, she would always go back to the small two-story house.
The family also has two five-courtyard courtyards inherited from the Jian and Qiao families. Her father said that the previous lease is about to expire because the government is going to build a new office building. After a few years, the lease will not be renewed. After that, they can take the house back.
I already have three siheyuans, so there's really no need to spend over 10,000 yuan on another one. Investing now won't yield much return in the short term, and house prices will continue to soar for years.
It would be better to keep the money as start-up capital. More than 10,000 yuan can be earned back thousands of times in the future, and there will be time to buy a courtyard house for investment in a few years.
"Sister-in-law, are you planning to do business?" Ding Ming suddenly whispered in Jianshu's ear.
"Why, you have an idea too?"
Ding Ming nodded honestly, "A little bit. I don't really like routine work. I didn't have a choice before, but it's different now. More and more educated youth are returning to the city, and more and more are running small businesses privately. Especially after the policy came out last year, everything has become much more relaxed."
"Have you told Ningning?" Jian Shu asked calmly. Although she knew that running a business could make money, in today's society, self-employed people were discriminated against.
She might persuade her friends to buy real estate as an investment, but she wouldn't encourage them to start a business. Their class of college students would, if nothing unexpected happened, be assigned to a good unit, and if they did well, it wouldn't necessarily be worse than starting a business.
Ding Ming slowly shook his head. "Not yet. This is just an idea in my mind for now. I haven't made up my mind yet." He looked at Jian Shu expectantly and asked, "Sister-in-law, what do you think of choosing this path?"
He was confused. He had this impulse in his heart, but everything around him told him that he should not make this choice.
Jian Shu looked at him quietly without directly answering his question. "There are many roads in this world, and the final outcome depends on your own choices. There is no right or wrong road. A road is just a road, and the final outcome is determined by your own journey."
Ding Ming was silent for a few moments, as if thinking about something. He nodded and said, "I understand. I'll think about it carefully when I get back and discuss it with Ning Ning. But..."
It's too early to decide whether to start a business, and there's no rush, but there's no need to wait to buy a house. His sister-in-law was right. Beijing is the capital, and housing prices will definitely not be cheap in the future. His family's current place is a bit crowded, and it will be even more crowded when his daughter and son grow up.
Even if it is not used for investment, it is good to keep it for your sons and daughters to live in in the future.
"Sister-in-law, I'm going to talk to Yu Liu."
Jian Shu smiled and nodded, "Go ahead."
Ding Ming pulled Yu Liu aside to talk, and the remaining three female comrades chatted idly.
Looking at his sister, Jianshu sighed. Forget about expecting her to buy a house by herself. All the belongings of this girl added together might not be as much as her family's.
In the words of later generations, he was a complete moonlighter, spending whatever money he had.
Forget it, I won’t count on her. I’ll talk to my aunt later. There are three children in the family, so at least they should each have an apartment, right?
I would also like to remind Lily that there are four workers in the family, so buying a house should not be a difficult task for them.
Sister Xiufang lives in the family compound, but I heard Captain Zhao is preparing to retire. Who knows where he'll go. First of all, if we want to buy a house, we'll probably have to wait until we're settled. But it's a good opportunity to save some money over the next two years, as we have four children.
…
After gathering all the familiar friends and relatives around him, Ding Ming had already reached an agreement with Yu Liu. Seeing Yu Liu's enthusiastic smile, he knew how profitable this deal was.
"By the way, Sixth Brother Yu, do you know anyone who can help with house repairs?" Jian Shu planned to renovate the house near Peking University that he had just bought. It didn't need to be a major renovation. He could just tear down the messy partitions inside and give the walls a little paint so that it could be lived in.
It was close to Peking University, so she could stay there occasionally. Once her career got off the ground, there would still be time for major renovations.
"Yes, I have a good brother who is doing this. Don't worry, he does the job efficiently and well, and his character is absolutely fine." Yu Liu nodded immediately.
Jian Shu smiled and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Sixth Brother."
Yu Liu took Jianshu to find his good brother and gave him a brief introduction on the way.
Although it is a private construction team, it seems to have some connection with the collective because it is registered under the collective name.
Jianshu explained his simple requirements. Although the job was small, the other party was quite enthusiastic and guaranteed that it could be completed within a week. After paying the deposit and being given the keys, Jianshu became a hands-off boss.
With Yu Liu as the middleman, there is no need to worry about the other party causing trouble. You know, she is a big client.
The house purchase was temporarily on hold. Jianshu didn't write to tell Gu Mingjing. Firstly, such matters needed to be kept low-key and best kept secret from outsiders, and writing a letter wasn't safe. Secondly, she also wanted to give him a surprise.
Aside from Zhao Yueling, no one else in the dormitory knew she had bought another house. Jian Shu didn't plan to tell anyone else about it; there was no need to. If she did, it would seem like she was showing off.
That day, Li Yuying received a letter from home and frowned after reading it.
"What's wrong? Did something happen at home?" Zhou Yanan was close to her and was the first to notice something was wrong.
Others heard the noise and looked over.
Noticing everyone's concerned looks, Li Yuying spoke with a worried look on her face, "My husband said the child was bullied again at home. He wants to take the child away from home and come here to find me."
Because of her, people from her hometown often said all kinds of sour words in front of the children, and told them every day that she didn't want them anymore.
During the Chinese New Year, her husband came with the children. The two children were much better, but after a few months, they became more and more taciturn.
-
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
