Zhang Guiying didn't intend to keep the house purchase a secret.

It's mainly because it can't be hidden.

We're all from the same village. If a couple in one family has a fight today, the whole village will know by tomorrow, let alone something as important as buying a house.

The three siblings, Zhang Guiying and Zhao Binghe, knew exactly what money they had gotten from Zhao Limin and his ungrateful friends, although none of them had any designs on it so far.

But what about later?

If the three siblings need money in the future, they can ask her and Zhao Binghe for help. Will they help or not?

If I help them, they might turn out to be ungrateful.

If we don't help, what will the three children think, knowing that their parents have money but refusing to help them?

It would be better to let them know sooner rather than later that she and Zhao Binghe had spent the money.

Zhao Xueyi was shocked when he learned that the elderly couple wanted to buy a house in the village. "Mom, why are you buying a house when our house is so big? You're not going to bring our eldest, third, and fourth children back with you, are you?"

"You've fallen out with them like this. The eldest and third sons have moved their household registrations and even signed a letter severing ties. They all hate you to death. Even if you buy them houses and invite them back, they won't appreciate your kindness."

Zhao Xueyi had a bitter face.

I genuinely don't want the boss and the others to come back.

Ever since the eldest brother and his friends were kicked out of the house, the food at home has gone up in and down.

Who wants to eat vegetables every day when there's meat to eat?

Zhao Xueyi didn't want to live the old days at all. He used to eat vegetables every day and had no oil in his stomach. He couldn't even poop.

Zhang Guiying got angry when she heard this.

She put her hands on her hips and started yelling, "So, the house I buy has to be for those little bastards? Can't your dad and I buy a house? What, don't we old folks deserve anything good?"

"Can't we buy houses to rent out and live off the rent in our old age? Just because we own some property doesn't mean we have to share it with you unfilial children?!"

Zhao Xueyi was forced to retreat repeatedly as he was being attacked.

Wiping the spittle off his face, he cried out loudly, "Mom, how could you say that to me? I was just afraid you'd soften your heart and get involved with those heartless people again."

"Bullshit! Haven't I had enough of being a beast of burden?"

Zhao Xueyi wasn't angry at being scolded. He shamelessly came over and encouraged her, "Mom, you've already bought a house. Why buy a village house? Just buy an apartment building."

"Living in an apartment building is so comfortable; it's so convenient to go to the toilet and take a shower."

Zhao Xueyi looked longingly at him. "I've never lived in an apartment building before. Let's buy a three-bedroom apartment and move the whole family there. We can just rent out the place we live in now, right?"

Zhang Guiying sneered, "Just because you've never lived in an apartment building doesn't mean I have to buy one! Just because you've never been rich doesn't mean I have to help you rob a bank!"

Zhang Guiying pushed his face away. "If you want to live in an apartment building, earn the money and buy one yourself. I love living in a village house. If you don't like it, get out of here!"

After cursing, he grabbed Zhao Binghe and left.

Li Meifeng was already waiting outside. "Hurry up, let's hurry. Niu Tiezhu came to urge us while we were eating. He said he had already sent his whole family out and that we should hurry over."

"I saw you had guests at your house, so I didn't call you... By the way, where were your guests from at noon? That kid looked... uh, kind of wild."

Zhang Guiying, "..."

Zhao Binghe, "..."

The two of them were too ashamed to mention it, mainly because it would be too embarrassing to talk about it.

Since marriage is out of the question anyway, Zhang Guiying said vaguely, "That's Lao Wu's friend. He came to visit Lao Wu today."

Li Meifeng didn't think much of it and nodded, saying, "Tell Lao Wu that you should try not to let him bring his friends home in the future. You have two daughters who aren't engaged yet, and it's easy for people to misunderstand if they see them."

Zhang Guiying nodded, "I already told you, Fifth Brother, he won't be coming next time."

Before we knew it, we had reached the end of the village.

Niu Tiezhu, with a cigarette in his hand, squatted obediently at the door, waiting.

I saw someone coming.

Niu Tiezhu came to greet them; they were from the same village and knew each other.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Niu Tiezhu led the group into the courtyard. "Feel free to look around. We've been neighbors for decades. You all know what my family is like."

"If you like this house, we can discuss the price."

Zhang Guiying really took a liking to the house.

The layout of the Niu family's house was the same as hers: five main rooms and two side rooms. Opposite the side rooms was the kitchen, and next to the kitchen was a shed.

Zhang Guiying's shed was used to store vehicles and miscellaneous items, as well as to store firewood.

Inside the Niu family's shed was a rickety, broken bed with a straw mat on it and two wooden boxes for storing clothes underneath.

Niu Tiezhu sat on the bed smoking.

It was obvious that this shed was where he lived.

It's clearly my own house, but someone has taken over my place. I don't even have the right to live in it anymore. Who can I complain to?

Zhang Guiying sighed.

These days, you can't even rely on your own son, let alone a nephew who's a generation removed.

Zhang Guiying asked Niu Tiezhu, "Brother Niu, you own the property rights to this house, right?"

"It's mine." Niu Tiezhu knew what Zhang Guiying was worried about. "Don't worry, I'm confident I can sell this house and guarantee you'll be able to transfer the title."

Fearing Zhang Guiying wouldn't believe him, he gave a wry smile and explained, "After I retired, Niu Jianshe forced me to transfer the house to him. I didn't dare keep the property certificate at home, so I hid it somewhere and lied to him that I had lost it."

"I thought you were just here to take a look, so I didn't bring the property certificate... If you're sure you want to buy it, I'll find a chance to bring the property certificate back for you to see."

I don't even dare to leave my own things at home.

It's heartbreaking to hear.

Zhang Guiying couldn't help but ask, "What are your plans after selling the house?"

Niu Tiezhu gave a bitter smile. "I'll take the money and go far away. I have money and a retirement pension, so I won't starve anywhere. But if I stay, it's not certain."

He refused to cooperate in obtaining a replacement property ownership certificate.

Niu Jianshe has already dared to take action against him.

Niu Tiezhu feared that one day when he closed his eyes, he would never see the sun rise again.

Zhang Guiying took a walk around the courtyard.

After getting a general idea of ​​what was going on, I left.

Leaving the Niu family, all three felt a bit heavy-hearted. Li Meifeng rubbed her chest and cursed, "Niu Jianshe is such a scoundrel. If it weren't for his uncle, his whole family would still be toiling in the fields for a living."

"Niu Tiezhu supported his education and paid for his wedding, and this guy turns his back on him! He's a heartless ingrate, why doesn't heaven send down lightning to strike him dead!"

Zhang Guiying sneered, "If lightning really were to fall from the sky, it would strike Zhao Limin, Zhao Chengxin, and Zhao Jinzhong first, and let Niu Jianshe take a backseat."

Li Meifeng, "..."

Li Meifeng covered her face, forgetting that Guiying's family had produced an ungrateful wretch.

Zhao Binghe, his face dark, tugged at Zhang Guiying's sleeve. "Keep your voice down. Is it something to be proud of?"

Zhang Guiying rolled her eyes. "Is it more honorable to keep quiet?"

"..."

Zhao Binghe was speechless.

Next, we're going to see Sister Zheng's house.

Zhang Guiying immediately perked up.

If Zhao Chengxin and Zhao Jinzhong knew she wanted to buy Sister Zheng's house, their expressions would definitely be priceless.

Who doesn't love a story where someone tries to show off only to get slapped in the face?

Zhang Guiying unconsciously quickened her pace, completely impatient.

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