Rebirth Must Be Happy

Chapter 357 [346] Xingzhu Wants to Buy a House Next Door (Third Update)
Why buy a house when everything else is fine?

Xu Haiguang and Song Xiaohui were both taken aback when they heard this. "Besides, what will happen to the courier station if we move?"

"Could we move to somewhere closer?"

Xu Jinhuan suggested, "We don't need to sell the old house. Let's keep it; maybe it will be demolished and redeveloped in the future."

Xu Haiguang chuckled and said, "What are we demolishing here?"

In fact, their house was indeed demolished in later years, but that was in 19, and the favorable policies had basically disappeared. Suicheng was too poor, so they didn't receive much compensation at all; they just got a new house instead.

Song Zhiyu asked, "How much does a house cost in Suicheng?"

“I have a classmate who lives in Xiangyun Yayuan next door. I think the environment there is quite nice. They are all buildings with elevators, and they are spacious. They also have great potential for appreciation in the future…”

"A square meter there costs almost 5000 yuan, why would you buy a house there?"

Xu Haiguang and Song Xiaohui both objected, saying, "Houses in Suicheng are so expensive, who can afford them?"

"That depends on the specific circumstances."

Suicheng introduced its school district housing policy in 2011, and it was adjusted twice in 2015 and 2020. After the adjustment in 2015, Xiangyun Yayuan was included in the school district. In addition, due to the "price increase to reduce inventory" in 15 and 16, the price doubled from more than 5000 yuan in two years. In Suicheng, where the real estate market has never been very prosperous, it is one of the few properties with investment value.

Xu Jinhuan wasn't doing this for investment; he didn't care about the money anymore. His main goal was to improve his family's living conditions.

“I pay taxes here, so I can get low-interest loans. My deposit interest rate is higher than the loan interest rate, so it’s like I’m making money for free.”

Xu Jinhuan continued to persuade them, while giving Song Zhiyu and Xie Wanqing a wink.

Xie Wanqing didn't feel comfortable directly engaging in this topic, so she looked at Song Zhiyu. Song Zhiyu thought for a moment, then asked Xu Jinhuan, "Brother, what size are you planning to buy?"

"Those are all large apartments, three or four bedrooms, I guess."

Xu Jinhuan said, "Since we have money on hand, let's buy a bigger one. You can go and look at different apartment layouts with your parents when you have time..."

"Ok."

Song Zhiyu seemed to be pondering something, puffing out her cheeks as if she was reluctant to move, but still persuaded, "Aunt, Uncle, let's go take a look, it won't hurt to take a look... Let's go take a look after we finish eating, okay?"

“I’ve heard my parents talk about this neighborhood, and it seems they even bought a house in it.”

Xie Wanqing also laughed and said, "I bought it when it was on pre-sale. It was supposed to be a school district property, but it wasn't included in the district. But it wasn't sold or renovated, so it's just sitting there. The environment and layout seem pretty good. My parents even said that my brother can live there in the future... Uncle and Aunt can also go and take a look."

Xu Jinhuan laughed and said, "I've never heard you mention that before."

'You didn't ask...'

Xie Wanqing retorted inwardly, and then said, "I'll ask my parents to see where the key is."

Xu Haiguang and Song Xiaohui looked at each other. Xu Haiguang said, "Let's go take a look. We don't necessarily have to buy anything just because we look."

After dinner, the family of five went out. Since they were going to take Song Zhiyu to school later, they drove there directly. When the sales staff led them into the community, they saw that there were shady trees, flowers and plants, corridors, fitness areas, children's playgrounds and basketball courts everywhere. Xu Haiguang and Song Xiaohui were immediately moved.

To be precise, it was a lot of children running around that attracted them both.

Now that their son is doing very well in school and earning so much money, the couple's desires in these areas have been multiplied. Even finding a daughter-in-law seems to have gone a bit beyond expectations, leaving them somewhat lost and unsure of what their life goals are anymore.

As for enjoying life, they haven't learned how after working hard for half their lives; they need to get used to it gradually.

Seeing this brand-new neighborhood and the children running around everywhere, the couple felt like they had suddenly found a new purpose...

That is: to have a grandson!
They are used to living in the old neighborhood, but if they have grandchildren, they will undoubtedly want them to grow up in a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment.

When they looked at the apartment layouts next, the couple became noticeably more attentive and even started bargaining on the spot.

Xu Jinhuan wasn't in a hurry; he just wanted to find out what was going on first and see if his connections could be of any use.

This year he has to pay at least several hundred thousand or even one or two million yuan in taxes in the city. How can he not give himself some real benefits?
"I think the 705 is a good choice; it has four bedrooms and a good layout..."

"I like that one too!"

"I prefer 704, it's just a bit smaller, it's a three-bedroom apartment..."

"Don't people say that middle management is the best?"

"There aren't any middle-level positions left, they haven't finished choosing yet."

"The one on the 15th floor is pretty good too."

……

After leaving the sales office, my parents started discussing with Xie Wanqing and Song Zhiyu.

Xu Jinhuan's parents and Xie Wanqing didn't plan to take a car and wanted to walk back, so Xu Jinhuan first took Song Zhiyu to school. Just as he turned around and came back, Chen Xingzhu called him on voice message.

"Hey~" The girl's voice was soft and pleasant, and she seemed to be in a good mood. She asked softly, "What are you doing?"

"I just dropped Zhizhi off at the school gate, and now I'm turning around to go home."

Xu Jinhuan asked with a smile, "Have you finished eating?"

"Yes, I'm home."

Chen Xingzhu replied softly, "I saw in the group chat that your family is planning to move to a new house?"

"It's just the beginning of the plan; nothing's been decided yet."

Xu Jinhuan laughed and said, "I originally thought it would take a while to convince my parents, but I just remembered it today and brought it up... What, you're interested too?"

"No, I was just asking."

Chen Xingzhu asked casually, "What size are you planning to buy?"

"I don't really care about that, but it has to be at least a three-bedroom apartment, otherwise there won't be enough room."

Xu Jinhuan found her reaction a bit strange. Logically speaking, the girl shouldn't care so much about this kind of thing. "After all, even if I go away to school, my family should at least leave me a room, right?"

"I didn't say I wouldn't leave any for you."

Chen Xingzhu gave a soft hum and then asked, "Are there many empty houses in that neighborhood?"

"The occupancy rate is quite high. There aren't that many rooms left, but there are still quite a few, at least twenty or thirty."

As Xu Jinhuan drove home, he jokingly asked, "What, you want to buy a house too?"

"Ok!"

Xu Jinhuan was just joking, but she didn't expect Chen Xingzhu to give a positive answer, her tone very serious, "Among the houses that Uncle and Aunt have their eyes on, are there any that are relatively close?"

"Uh……"

Xu Jinhuan was a little confused. "Yes, I do, but why would you buy a house?"

"Anyway, even if house prices don't rise in the future, they won't fall either, so I might as well buy one."

Chen Xingzhu's reasoning was very weak, and without further explanation, she continued to press, "Tell me, which ones are relatively close?"

“We were just talking on the way here. We both think one of the four-bedroom apartments, 705, is pretty good. Then there’s another one next door, 704, which my mom and I both like. But it’s a three-bedroom apartment, and they both want to buy a bigger one…”

"Hmm~"

Chen Xingzhu listened quietly to him finish speaking, then asked about the specific location of the community, seemingly searching online. She asked Xu Jinhuan to confirm the situation, and then said, "If you're buying 705, then help me buy 704; if you're buying another house, buy one from me that's the closest one."

"You want to come over for a free meal?"

Xu Jinhuan felt increasingly strange and puzzled, and joked with a smile, "Even if you really want to freeload, you don't need to buy a house. You'll just live there anyway..."

"Anyway, you don't need to worry about it."

Chen Xingzhu was a little shy, but she didn't refute or explain. She just insisted, "But remember this: if you're going to buy one, buy one for me in the nearest place. It doesn't matter what kind of house it is, the closer the better."

"Uh……"

Xu Jinhuan pondered carefully, but still couldn't figure out what she was up to.

Chen Guiliang couldn't possibly live here, and she wasn't close to Kong Lingyu or Li Yunxue. As for the other elders, she had never mentioned them.

It couldn't possibly be for Chen Xingruo to live in, could it?
That's even more impossible, Chen Xingruo definitely lives in a luxury villa!
Who else can live there?

"Also, you have to keep this a secret for me."

Chen Xingzhu added, "Don't tell anyone, especially not Xie Wanqing and Song Zhiyu... Once you've finalized things, help me pay the deposit to the sales office, and then I'll sign the contract myself."

"alright."

The girl's thoughts were too deep for Xu Jinhuan to figure out. He agreed first, then asked, "Do you have that much money? Do you want me to help you out?"

"No, I have money."

Chen Xingzhu said confidently, "If you need more money to start your company later, I can lend you some."

Upon hearing this, Xu Jinhuan suddenly had an idea and thought of a solution:
Before Tencent invests, Chen Xingzhu—or more accurately Chen Guiliang—can be brought into the game company to add another layer of checks and balances.

Of course, it must be nominally Chen Xingzhu, so that we can use Chen Guiliang's name while avoiding letting the wolf into the house.

Chen Xingzhu doesn't need to worry. Whether she's a wolf or a tiger, she'll devour her anyway.

(End of this chapter)