CHAPTER 794: 794 BUY HOUSE

"Thank you both for making this possible," Zeng Hongling said with a smile.

Wei Guangxiang and Zhan Yunzhao both laughed, thinking what’s the big deal about making things possible?

"Then let’s handle the paperwork tomorrow. This way, we can hire workers to tidy up, even if we’re not moving in. It’s better to have things inspected and reinforced."

The four of them naturally had no objections. The four men didn’t have time, so they handed over the ID proofs to be managed by Su Yuanyuan.

"I’ve already found out today that they actually have a collaboration with a local village, where herbs can be grown," said Yang Liulang, shifting the conversation to serious business.

Su Yuanyuan nodded and suddenly remembered something. "Yang Liulang, I want to help people from my hometown. If you have time, could you meet with them? I think it’s more profitable than farming."

Yang Liulang nodded; he had met Yang Chunsheng before. Since Su Yuanyuan wanted to help her hometown folks, he had no objections.

It was evident from this. Su Yuanyuan was truly a person of character.

The next day, the two of them walked to the housing bureau.

Yin Shudong greeted them with a smile as they arrived.

The paperwork was very easy to handle since everything was hosted at the housing bureau, unlike how things were in future generations.

"If you need to register your household in the Capital, you can do so at the local community office."

Zeng Hongling put away the four ID proofs; these needed to be kept safely, as they’d still be needed for future travels.

She held four property certificates in her hand, grinning silly.

"Yuanyuan, let’s go to the supply and marketing cooperative. I want to buy new locks and change them all."

Su Yuanyuan laughed; she had the same thought, as if changing locks was the only way to truly claim the house as their own.

The two girls went to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought four big locks and ten small locks; Zeng Hongling bought them all.

Su Yuanyuan didn’t dampen her enthusiasm. They went around once again, changing all the main gate locks.

"Let’s go eat and then find a mason. It’s the mason who helped with my house.

By the way, what do you want to eat?"

"Let’s have Zhajiang noodles again."

In the afternoon, they found that mason, who, upon seeing Su Yuanyuan, immediately handed over the keys.

"Xiao Su, here are the keys. I check the place every rainy season."

"Thank you, uncle. This time I’ve come because there are four houses that also need your help to refurbish."

"That’s great. Shall we go now?"

"Alright. But I’ll go back and get the car first. You wait for me at home." Worried about Zeng Hongling getting too tired.

Zeng Hongling felt warm inside, knowing there was a bicycle at home to be used for taking care of herself.

"Okay, I’ll ask the carpenter to come as well, which will be more convenient."

On the way, Su Yuanyuan teased Zeng Hongling, "You changed the locks in vain; they’ll need to be changed back after the house is refurbished anyway."

"Haha, I’m okay with it. Changing locks isn’t about the locks themselves; it’s an act of claiming the house as ours."

Su Yuanyuan nodded with a smile, "Yes, it’s about the ritual."

With the mason and carpenter, they went through all four houses.

In the end, it was all wrapped up, so they could relax, knowing that these two were down-to-earth people.

By the time they got home, it was nearly dark.

"You go lie down inside; I’ll prepare dinner."

Zeng Hongling was indeed tired and didn’t stand on ceremony with Su Yuanyuan.

She stoked the stove for dinner; rice would be nice for the night. There was still meat at home, making anything delicious.

The four of them returned together. Yang Liulang didn’t see his wife right away; he peeked inside and saw her sleeping soundly, so he quietly stepped out.

The five of them chatted and ate together. Su Yuanyuan recounted the day’s events to them, marking the completion of an important task.

"Xiao Su, thank you," Zhan Yunzhao sincerely expressed his gratitude.

Ever since he arrived in the Capital, he realized life here was far more complicated than he had imagined.

Fortunately, with Xiao Su by his side, he wouldn’t have been able to survive here otherwise.

Su Yuanyuan smiled gently, feeling that it was all worth it because of them.

The next morning, feeling a bit bored, the two of them went out to explore and also wanted to buy some groceries to change up their meals.

At the supply and marketing cooperative, they bought two pieces of large tofu and some cellophane noodles, along with some fermented bean curd; it would be nice for breakfast with porridge.

Sending these home first, Su Yuanyuan took a basket of eggs to Yang Chunsheng’s house.

Once Hu Chunhua arrived, she wouldn’t be able to visit anymore.

She rode a bicycle this time and brought ten jin of pork fat, ten jin of pork, and nothing else.

After inquiring at two households, she finally reached Yang Chunsheng’s place.

At home, only his wife, Cai Jianya, was there.

"Yuanyuan, you came?"

"Sis, I came to see you. Once you give birth, I wouldn’t be able to visit."

"It’s alright, Yuanyuan." She knew what the woman in front of her had been through and felt great sympathy for her.

She was a strong woman who didn’t want others to know her struggles.

Cai Jianya took her inside. The temperature was pleasant, quite warm, and the house was very clean, indicating she was a tidy person.

Looking at their life together, it seemed pretty decent. This way was actually quite nice, as most people’s lives were just like this.

"Yuanyuan, sit down; I’ll pour you some water to drink."

"Sis, you needn’t bother. I’m not thirsty. Please, sit down quickly."

Actually, Su Yuanyuan felt nervous when seeing women with big bellies.

"It’s nothing, really. I don’t feel any discomfort."

"Sis, shouldn’t you give birth in a hospital?"

"Chunsheng suggested the same, but I feel it’s just spending money for nothing. There’s a midwife near my mother’s place.

She’s been doing this for half her life, saving a lot compared to the hospital."

Su Yuanyuan shook her head, "Sis, it’s safer at a hospital. Giving birth is like stepping into the Ghost Gate.

You can earn money later, but you can’t neglect yourself."

"Chunsheng said the same. I’m just worried about the money."

"Sis, throughout one’s life, this little money doesn’t really matter. Only when you’re well can the child and Chunsheng be well, so the family can be good."

"Alright, I’ll listen to you and go to the hospital."

Su Yuanyuan nodded. That was the right decision; she wasn’t someone who couldn’t see things clearly.

"Yuanyuan, my mother-in-law said she would arrive by train in two days.

I’m not sure when I’ll give birth, just at the time for spring planting."

"Haha, this isn’t something you decide. Whenever it happens, it happens.

Spring planting can proceed even if Aunt isn’t there, so don’t overthink."

The two of them chatted about their married life. She was content, and that was good.

After a while, Su Yuanyuan left by bicycle. Now she didn’t have to worry here; Hu Chunhua would surely take good care of the postpartum.

Riding through the streets, it had been a long time since she felt this way. However, it was time to leave again.