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Chapter 182: Buying a House
Chapter 182: Buying a House
Deng Shirong’s first goal was to buy a house on Culture Street, but after much inquiry, he couldn’t find anyone willing to sell. Finally, after extensive searching, he found a suitable house on Main Street.
The house was a brick and timber structure with two floors, covering an area of about 1,313 square feet, with a total floor area of about 2,412 square feet. It was an old house built in the 1950s. The location was also excellent; to the right was the police station, diagonally across was the courthouse, and to the left diagonally was the tax bureau. Although it was at the end of Main Street and not very bustling, it was perfect for living. After all, there was no safer place than living next to the police station.
In the 1980s and early 1990s, it was a chaotic time, and having a secure home was crucial. After some negotiation, Deng Shirong bought the house and land for 3,680 yuan. Both he and the original owner were very satisfied with the deal.
For Deng Shirong, the 3,680 yuan was well worth it. Even without considering the somewhat old house, the 1,313 square feet of land alone was a good investment. For the original owner, 3,680 yuan was a significant amount. Selling the excess house and land for such a high price was a great deal, and he was so pleased that he even treated Deng Shirong to a meal.
With the house bought, Deng Shirong considered demolishing the old house and building a new one, but his current financial situation didn’t allow for it. Instead, he spent money to have the house renovated slightly.
As for furniture like beds, wardrobes, tables, and chairs, having a carpenter make them back home would be much cheaper, but it would take a lot of time, and he would need to hire a truck to transport them to the county town. This would not only be troublesome but also reveal that he had bought a house in the county town. Currently, Deng Shirong didn’t want the villagers to know about his new house, as his family was already quite prominent, and there was no need to further stimulate the villagers' envy.
So, despite the higher cost, Deng Shirong bought four wooden bed frames, two wardrobes, a dining table, and about seven or eight chairs. He also had to buy bedding, cookware, and other household items.
By the time everything was done, it was already ten days later. Of the 7,000 yuan in cash he had, only about 3,000 yuan remained. Deng Shirong couldn’t help but sigh that money really didn’t last long, and becoming a ten-thousand-yuan household was no easy feat.
It was now late September, and if everything went according to plan, his eldest daughter-in-law’s due date would be next month. With the house now ready for immediate move-in, Deng Shirong didn’t waste any time. He took a bus back to his hometown to prepare to bring his eldest daughter-in-law to the county town for her delivery.
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Under the longan tree in front of the house, Zhang Xiuping was chatting with her sisters-in-law, Ouguo Fang and Ouguo Hua.
Most women nearing their due dates had noticeably large bellies, and Zhang Xiuping was no exception. Her belly was very large, and although she hadn’t weighed herself, she probably weighed around 130 to 140 pounds, which was quite a change from her originally slim figure. Besides Zhang Xiuping, Ouguo Hua was also three months pregnant.
Ouguo Fang joked, "Sister Ping, Sister Hua, it looks like we three sisters will be taking turns being pregnant for the next few years."
When Ou Guohua heard this, she couldn't help but laugh. "Fang, you're right. Now Ping and I are both pregnant. Once Ping gives birth, I bet Fang, you'll be pregnant too. Then when I give birth, Ping will likely be pregnant again. And when Fang, you give birth, I might be pregnant once more."
She continued, "If we do the math, for a long time, two out of the three of us will always be pregnant."
Zhang Xiuping couldn't help but chuckle. "That's not so bad. At least we'll have company during our pregnancies."
After a bit of laughter, Ou Guofang asked, "Ping, you're almost due. When do you plan to bring your mother-in-law over?"
Zhang Xiuping replied, "No rush. It's at least another half a month before the baby is due. We'll wait until my father-in-law comes back from the county town."
Ou Guofang said, "You should bring your mother-in-law over sooner. With your mother-in-law gone, and your sister-in-law having no experience, you'll need someone experienced to guide you through childbirth."
Ou Guohua nodded. "That's right, Ping. You need to take this seriously. Childbirth isn't a joke. Even if we want to help, we don't have the experience. It's best to have your mother-in-law there to guide you."
Zhang Xiuping smiled. "You don't need to worry about that. My father-in-law says the conditions at home are too basic, so he plans to have me give birth at the hospital in the county town. There are professional midwives there, so we won't have to worry about these things."
The Ou sisters were hearing this for the first time and couldn't help but be surprised.
Going to the county town to give birth was a rare and almost unheard-of decision for people in their time.
Ou Guofang said with a face full of admiration, "Ping, your father-in-law really is too good to you!"
Ou Guohua added, enviously, "If my father-in-law and mother-in-law were even half as good as your father-in-law, I would be more than happy!"
Hearing the praise from her sisters-in-law, Zhang Xiuping couldn't help but smile charmingly. The luckiest thing in her life was meeting such a kind and understanding father-in-law. From the day she married into the family, she had been living a life of comfort. Whether it was food, clothing, or daily necessities, she had it better than most in the village.
Even her own family had benefited, and their business had flourished, no longer the poor family they once were.
All of this was thanks to her father-in-law.
Whether in her own family or after marrying into Naye Village, Zhang Xiuping had seen many different attitudes from fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law, and none of them compared to her own father-in-law.
So when her sisters-in-law praised him, Zhang Xiuping accepted it with a full heart, smiling broadly. "My father-in-law is indeed the best. There's nothing more to say about how good he is."
"If all fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law were as understanding as your father-in-law, being a daughter-in-law would be much more comfortable, and there would be far fewer worries!"
"That's impossible. I've never seen another father-in-law or mother-in-law as understanding as your father-in-law!"
"Of course, it's just a wishful thought."
"..."
The Ou sisters continued to praise her father-in-law, genuinely and wholeheartedly. After all, in the entire Bangjie Brigade, it was impossible to find another father-in-law or mother-in-law who treated their daughter-in-law as well as hers.
Which daughter-in-law wouldn't want such a father-in-law?
(End of Chapter)
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