Reborn In 1983: Starting With Reclaiming My Birthright Chapter 493: Giving Away a House - Novel Cool

Chapter 493: Giving Away a House

Chapter 493: Giving Away a House

Guwenfeng argued, "It's just Xiaojian's mother who is like that. Everyone else is grateful to us. Knowing that I'm injured and recuperating at home, they sent medicinal herbs, folk remedies, and health supplements."

Tian Jinhua didn't argue with him about this. Instead, she said, "It's not appropriate for you to stay at Miss Lu's place in your current condition. Let's endure the embarrassment and work there for a year to pay off our debts, and then we'll come back."

"After deducting your father's medical expenses, there should still be some savings from your annual salary. We'll keep that money for ourselves, and later on, we can start a small business or do something else. Afeng, we still have two children to raise, and your grandparents are getting on in years. We really need to save some money."

Guwenfeng responded with a muted agreement.

Seeing that there was no response from inside, Wang Lin turned to look at Lu Jiaxin, and upon receiving a nod from her, he knocked on the door.

Hearing the knock, Tian Jinhua asked, "Who is it?"

"It's me, Wang Lin," came the reply.

Tian Jinhua naturally knew who Wang Lin was, and she quickly went to open the door. She had expected only Wang Lin, but she was surprised to see Lu Jiaxin as well. Although they had never met, she had heard Guwenfeng describe her, and with her appearance, demeanor, and entourage, there was no room for mistake.

Tian Jinhua was stunned and blurted out, "Miss Lu, why are you here?"

Lu Jiaxin gave a casual excuse, "My aunt's condition has worsened, and I'm taking her back to Hong Kong City. It's been a while since Gudaige returned, and every time I called to ask, he said he was fine, but I'm still worried, so I came to see for myself."

Leaning on his crutch, Guwenfeng stood up and said, "Wife, quickly invite our guest into the house."

Only then did Tian Jinhua come to her senses, and she said embarrassedly, "Miss Lu, I'm so happy to see you that I've lost my wits. Please come in and have a seat."

After welcoming them in, she closed the door.

Once in the courtyard, Lu Jiaxin asked Guwenfeng, "Can't you put any weight on your foot at all?"

Guwenfeng wanted to say that he could, but when he met Lu Jiaxin's gaze, which seemed to see right through him, the words stuck in his throat.

Tian Jinhua urged Lu Jiaxin to come inside, "Don't mind her, Miss Lu. Please come in and have a seat."

Lu Jiaxin shook her head and said, "Sister-in-law, when Gudaige was discharged from the hospital, the doctor said that with some rehabilitation, he would be able to walk, but he might not fully recover to his pre-injury state. However, Gudaige insisted on coming back and said that he would continue his rehabilitation at a hospital here. Sister-in-law, has Gudaige been doing his rehabilitation?"

Tian Jinhua was stunned, "What do you mean? His foot can be completely healed with rehabilitation?"

Lu Jiaxin shook her head and said, "It may not fully recover, but it will definitely be better than it is now."

When she had seen Guwenfeng getting up earlier, his left foot seemed completely useless. She blamed herself for being too busy lately, only calling to inquire, and taking his word that everything was fine.

Tian Jinhua was furious, "He didn't tell me about this. Guwenfeng, why didn't you tell me about something so important? What are you trying to do?"

Seeing that Tian Jinhua was angry enough to turn pale, Lu Jiaxin said, "Sister-in-law, it's not too late to start rehabilitation now. However, the process may take a year or two. If possible, I hope you can accompany him with the children. Don't worry about their education; I will help them find a good kindergarten."

Tian Jinhua refused, "Miss Lu, I beg you to take him back for rehabilitation treatment. I won't go with the children. My in-laws are elderly and need care, and my parents are not in the best of health either. Moreover, if I go there, I won't be able to speak the local dialect."

Guwenfeng also didn't want to go. He had asked the nurse, and rehabilitation was expensive, costing several hundred thousand or even a million yuan a year. He couldn't bear the expense.

However, as soon as he opened his mouth, Tian Jinhua started scolding him, and he ended up not daring to say another word.

Seeing that Tian Jinhua refused, Lu Jiaxin didn't persuade her further. She could have taken Guwenfeng's parents along, but she knew that the elderly would be reluctant to leave their familiar surroundings, and they would also suffer in a new environment where they didn't know the language or customs. "Sister-in-law, then please help Gudaige pack his luggage. He can return to Hong Kong City with us the day after tomorrow."

Lu Jiaxin handed a file bag she had received from Li Qing to Tian Jinhua, and seeing the latter's puzzled look, she explained, "Sister-in-law, this bag contains $50,000 and the keys to a house I bought for you. Please take them."

The reason she gave $50,000 was that she was afraid Guwenfeng would refuse if the amount was too large.

Tian Jinhua quickly waved her hands in refusal, saying, "Miss Lu, you've already given us so much money. We can't possibly accept more from you, nor can we take the house."

Although her husband had been seriously injured, Lu Jiaxin had already compensated them with 2 million Hong Kong dollars. It was Guwenfeng's decision to donate that money to purchase medical equipment, and if they accepted this house and money now, it would be inappropriate.

Lu Jiaxin insisted, "That money was never accepted by Gu Dafu, so how could it be considered compensation? Sister-in-law, please take it; otherwise, I won't be at ease."

Seeing that Tian Jinhua still refused, Lu Jiaxin continued, "The house I bought for you is in the Shijia Hutong of Dongcheng District. That area not only has convenient transportation but also some of the best primary and secondary schools in the city. Sister-in-law, if not for yourself, please accept it for the sake of your two children."

This small house was not only located in a remote and cramped area, but the nearby primary school was also subpar. Lu Jiaxin had chosen the Dongcheng District specifically because the children would be starting school in a couple of years, and she wanted them to have access to better educational opportunities. Wang Lin, aware of this, had also requested that Lu Jiaxin purchase a house nearby so that he could be neighbors with Guwenfeng when they were older and retired.

Upon hearing Lu Jiaxin's words, Tian Jinhua fell into a dilemma.

Lu Jiaxin continued, "Sister-in-law, if it weren't for Gu Dafu, I might not be alive today. Without my life, I would have lost everything."

Tian Jinhua bit her lip and said, "Miss Lu, we'll accept the house, but please take the money back. You've already given us two million in compensation, and the upcoming rehabilitation will also cost a significant amount. I really can't take any more of your money; my conscience won't allow it."

After moving to Dongcheng District, they could sell this house, use part of the money for her father's medical treatment, and save the rest.

Lu Jiaxin felt that Guwenfeng had indeed married a wonderful woman. Their family desperately needed money at the moment, and accepting this offer would solve their problems instantly. Yet, Tian Jinhua remained steadfast in her principles.

Knowing that she couldn't persuade Tian Jinhua any further, Lu Jiaxin turned to Guwenfeng and said, "Gudafu, I plan to purchase medical equipment worth 10 million yuan to donate to the military hospital. If you don't accept this money, I won't donate a single cent."

When Tian Jinhua heard that she intended to donate 10 million yuan, her eyes nearly popped out of her head. Ten million yuan was an astronomical sum! She knew that Lu Jiaxin was wealthy, but she had no idea just how affluent she was.

Guwenfeng had no choice but to relent. He took the file bag and said, "Jiaxin, I think we should wait until after we move before going to Hong Kong City."

Lu Jiaxin quickly made arrangements, "It's perfect timing. We need to get travel documents for Xing Ziyang to enter Hong Kong, so let him stay and help you with the move. Once his documents are ready, he can accompany you to Hong Kong City."

"Jiaxin, are you only taking Xing Zifeng to Hong Kong City?" Guwenfeng asked.

"Yes, and Zhang Kun, if he's willing to go," Lu Jiaxin replied.

"As for the other four, forget it. I promised to take them to Hong Kong City if they learned Cantonese, but they all gave up halfway. I can't trust such people with a lack of perseverance," she added.

Guwenfeng sighed inwardly. Such a golden opportunity, and they didn't even bother to seize it. They would regret it later, but it would be too late.

(End of Chapter)

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