After traveling through the book, I realized my wish in my previous life

Chapter 244 Good News

While others were busy and Shen Xiaoxia was occasionally caught up in the busy days, Jiang Yan's transportation team became more mature. The fleet expanded from the original three Jiefang trucks to eight, and two "Little Dongfeng" trucks for transporting goods were added.

Han Zhuxin's workshop has also expanded a lot. She rented the yard next door and hired seven or eight new female workers. Every day, a large group of people pedaled the sewing machines and made clothes, and the business was booming.

She still had the idea of ​​getting Shen Xiaoxia to work with her, and that evening, the three of them had a rare opportunity to gather in the yard to eat.

Han Zhuxin ate the braised pork in her bowl while pointing with her chopsticks at Shen Xiaoxia, who was leisurely eating melon seeds. "I wish I could split myself into eight pieces every day. You're so idle, I really feel a little unbalanced! Look at my dark circles, they're almost falling to my lips!"

Shen Xiaoxia slowly spat out the melon seed shells and said calmly, "You can also be idle, really, you can follow my example."

As she spoke, she comfortably swung the pair of soft-soled cloth shoes embroidered with peony flowers on her feet. These were made for her by Han Zhuxin a few days ago.

Han Zhuxin looked at Jiang Yan, who was peeling peanuts, with shaking hands, "You don't even care...?"

Jiang Yan looked up at Shen Xiaoxia, a gentle smile in his eyes, and said, "It's okay, I'll take care of her!"

Han Zhuxin rolled her eyes, slammed her chopsticks on the table, and tried to brainwash Shen Xiaoxia, "Girls should have their own careers and can't rely on others..."

Shen Xiaoxia interrupted her and counted on her fingers, "First, I have my own career, and second, I don't rely on others..."

Facing Jiang Yan's accusing gaze, she reluctantly added, "I do depend on you sometimes!"

Han Zhuxin complained, "You call that two-day-at-a-time, three-day-at-a-time trend of fishing a career?"

"Why not?" Shen Xiaoxia sat up unconvinced. "Isn't what I earn now better than what I earn at work?"

She was not bragging, her current savings were definitely more than Jiang Yan and Han Zhuxin's. And that was just the savings, not including the gold, jewelry, calligraphy and paintings, porcelain, etc. that she owned.

The treasures she stored in the space should be enough for an ordinary person to use for several years if she took out just one or two.

Why do you still struggle so hard when you can just lie down comfortably?

She doesn't have any big ambitions or ideals, and she doesn't want to reach the top of the world. She just wants to live a comfortable life.

It’s great to be pretty, rich and have free time!

Han Zhuxin sighed, "Why can't you work harder?"

Shen Xiaoxia smiled calmly and said firmly, "I'm lazy!"

I can say "I'm lazy" with confidence!

Jiang Yan smiled and touched Shen Xiaoxia's head, "It's okay, my money is all yours, do whatever you want!"

Seeing that Han Zhuxin wanted to talk, Shen Xiaoxia quickly changed the subject, "Last time I heard you say that He Tingyuan wanted to take you home to meet the elders, how did it go?"

Han Zhuxin was a little worried. "I don't know yet. I want to wait a little longer. With a family like the He family, I'm afraid..."

She felt that the time was not yet ripe.

Shen Xiaoxia knew her concerns. He Tingyuan's family was a high-ranking official family, while Han Zhuxin was just a girl from the countryside. Although she now had her own career, in this era where people paid attention to matching social status, such a gap was indeed daunting.

Shen Xiaoxia no longer remembers the specific development process, but in the end, He's mother was quite satisfied with her daughter-in-law Han Zhuxin.

Shen Xiaoxia couldn't intervene in this matter and said nothing, so she just encouraged her, "Zhu Xin, don't worry, with your charisma, you can definitely take them down!

Besides, you are so capable and beautiful, there is no reason for them not to like you."

Han Zhuxin looked at Shen Xiaoxia speechlessly, squinting his eyes, "Well, thank you!"

Shen Xiaoxia waved her hand generously, "You're welcome, it's my duty!"

After a while, autumn deepened and the ginkgo leaves in Beijing began to turn yellow.

Shen Xiaoxia got the news about her second courtyard house from Junzi.

When Junzi saw her, he immediately called her, "Auntie, you are finally here, and you have good news!"

Shen Xiaoxia was curious, "Oh...? What's the good news? Tell me about it."

Junzi wiped the sweat from his forehead, his eyes sparkling. "Didn't you say last time that you would tell you as soon as there was news about the courtyard? There's news from Master Li San!"

Shen Xiaoxia's eyes lit up, and she quickly said, "What's going on? Tell me in detail!"

Junzi spoke immediately, "It's like this. A few days ago, Mr. Li San suddenly came to me and said that a friend of his was in a hurry to sell a three-story courtyard house in a great location, right in the Dongsi area. The owner had a family emergency and needed money urgently, so the price was 20% lower than the valuation!"

Shen Xiaoxia nodded thoughtfully. Mr. Li Sanye had some connections in the antique circles and other circles in Beijing.

At that time, she asked Mr. Li San to help her look for a suitable courtyard house. After so long without any news, now there is finally one!

"What's the specific situation of the yard?" Shen Xiaoxia asked.

Junzi lowered his voice and said, "I heard it's a large courtyard with three entrances. It's well preserved, but some places need repairs. The most valuable thing is that the property rights are clear and there are no messy residents.

The owner's ancestor was a minor official, and after liberation, his class status was determined to be good, so the courtyard has been preserved."

The more Shen Xiaoxia listened, the more excited she became. At that time, courtyard houses had not yet been driven up to sky-high prices, but large courtyards in good locations were rare.

Especially those with clear property rights are hard to come by.

“When can I go and see the house?”

"Mr. Li San said anytime is fine, it just depends on your schedule."

Shen Xiaoxia made a quick decision, "Then tomorrow morning, you go with me."

The next morning, Shen Xiaoxia changed into a simple but elegant outfit. She deliberately did not wear any jewelry and only carried a canvas bag containing money and some necessities.

Appears as "Aunt Shufen".

Junzi was already waiting at the entrance of the alley, and standing next to him was none other than Mr. Li Sanye.

Mr. Li Sanye was wearing a gray Zhongshan suit and holding a pipe in his hand. When he saw Shen Xiaoxia coming, he greeted her with a smile, "Big sister, long time no see!"

Shen Xiaoxia smiled and greeted, "Hello, Third Master, long time no see!"

After a few pleasantries, the three of them headed towards Dongsi.

On the way, Mr. Li San gave a detailed introduction to the courtyard, "This courtyard was the residence of a sixth-rank official in the Qing Dynasty, and was later passed down to his descendants.

The current owner of the house is surnamed Zhao, an old Chinese medicine practitioner. His descendants are going to study abroad and he is in urgent need of money..."

After passing through several alleys and turning a few corners, we finally arrived in front of a large house with blue bricks and gray tiles.

The vermilion gate has faded a little, but the four big characters "loyalty and honesty passed down from generation to generation" on the lintel are still clearly visible.

Although the two stone lions at the door are a bit weathered, they add a touch of ancient charm.