latelenovela Chapter 439 The Night Before Departure to Kyoto
Chapter 439 The Night Before Departure to Kyoto
She carefully packed each neatly folded piece of clothing into her suitcase.
"Bring toothpaste, toothbrush, underwear, socks, and three sets of clothes, just in case they don't dry after washing. Also bring slippers and a washbasin. The school's letter of introduction is in a hidden compartment inside your handbag. I'll put two thousand yuan in the pocket of your anti-theft underwear for you to wear tomorrow. Chaoying, are you even listening to me?"
Huang Ling kept muttering to herself as she repeatedly checked the items in her suitcase, afraid of forgetting anything.
Zhuang Chaoying held the sleeping Xiao Yuyao, gently rocking her and responding softly.
“Listen, Ah Ling, I’m only going for a month and I’ll be back. You don’t need to bring so much stuff.”
During his trip to Kyoto, he planned to visit his ten acres of land in Bagou Village. If it was wasteland near Wanquanzhuang, he estimated that it was almost time to develop it. If the location was more remote, he would have to wait.
There are also courtyard houses in Kyoto. If I can get two of them this time, that would be a small goal for me to own one in the future. Besides, they are in high demand but hard to find.
It's still early March 2018 or 2019, so there's still time. After the housing reform in 2010, ordinary people will reap huge benefits from buying and selling houses, and housing prices will definitely skyrocket.
The little Yuyao in his arms had a rosy face and was sleeping soundly with her eyes closed, breathing evenly. Compared to other children, he thought his Yuyao was quite easy to take care of; at least no matter how noisy the room was, she could fall asleep.
When Huang Ling finally finished packing her suitcase, she zipped it up and stood it against the wall. "Chao Ying, it's good to bring more money when you're on the road, so you can use it if something happens."
He carefully placed the child in the crib and tucked the blanket in.
Then, he took Ah Ling's hand, walked to the bedside, sat down, and whispered.
"Ah Ling, I've spoken to Engineer Lin during my month-long absence. If you need anything, just go to him. If he can't handle it, call me right away."
"Chaoying, there's no need for so much trouble. Don't worry, a month will pass quickly."
Although Huang Ling said that, she was still a little reluctant to part with him. This was the first time they had been separated for so long. She gently held his hand back and sat there quietly.
Zhuang Chaoying put his arm around her shoulder, a mysterious smile on his face.
Huang Ling looked at him smiling at her. She was initially quite sad, but his expression confused her, so she turned her head away.
"Chao Ying, if you have something to say, just say it. Don't laugh like that, it's creepy."
Zhuang Chaoying cleared her throat.
"I was thinking that if we go to Kyoto this time, it would be best to buy two courtyard houses. Kyoto is the heart of our country. If we have two houses, they will definitely be valuable in the future. I heard that these courtyard houses are where princes and ministers live. It would be good for us to go to Kyoto to escape the summer heat. The houses can also be left to Xiaoting, Tunan and Yuyao. We should buy three houses, one for each of them."
After hearing what he said, Huang Ling was slightly taken aback at first, then quickly got up and walked to the wardrobe. She opened the wardrobe door, reached into the back of the wardrobe, and groped her way out to take out a square iron box.
He opened the tin box, took out four deposit slips and three passbooks, and placed them on the bed.
Over the years, the market economy has developed rapidly. The two courtyard houses they initially bought have increased in price from 10,000 yuan each to more than 20,000 yuan each, while the two houses they bought in the rural area outside the city cost more than 10,000 yuan each.
Huang Ling wasn't stupid to begin with. In just a few years, her value had doubled. When she heard Chao Ying say she wanted to buy a house in Kyoto, she was immediately tempted. Moreover, she trusted Chao Ying's judgment. Investing in Xinsheng Factory was proof of that. Now she could receive dividends every year without doing anything.
If she weren't so busy staying home to look after the children, she would have loved to go to Kyoto with them.
"Chaoying, how much does a house in Kyoto cost? These three are deposit certificates: one for 59,000, one for 100,000, and the other for 237,000. This is the factory's dividend for this year, and there's still some money in the passbook."
Zhuang Chaoying really didn't know how much a house cost, but two years had passed since they bought the rural house, and the price must have doubled by then.
"I don't really know the exact price, but I don't think it will be cheap. When I get to Kyoto, I'll take advantage of my Sunday off from training to go shopping. If I find something suitable, I'll call you right away."
Huang Ling took out a deposit slip from inside and handed it over. "Take this. Oh, and bring your household registration book too. It'll be convenient for transferring the property if something happens."
"It's a pity about the interest on this 100,000 yuan deposit certificate. It's only 10,000 yuan. Oh well, I'll go with you to withdraw the money tomorrow."
"Since you're unfamiliar with Kyoto, you'll need to spend money to get things done, so don't skimp on what you need to spend. If you find a suitable place, just decide for yourself and don't hesitate."
Listening to Ah Ling's rambling, what more could a husband ask for than a wife like her? Ah Ling's vision is truly far superior to that of the average person.
Zhuang Chaoying took over the "belongings". "Ah Ling, I'll try to buy a few more courtyards."
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"Knock knock knock! Ah Ling, Chao Ying, open the door."
Zhuang Chaoying walked quickly to the door, and the moment she opened it, a look of surprise appeared on her face.
"Mom?" Huang's mother was standing outside the door.
Huang's mother went straight into the house, went to the crib, and picked up the sleeping little Yuyao. "Tonight, let my grandson sleep with me. Chaoying is going to Kyoto soon, so let him get a good night's rest."
Oh my, his mother-in-law did a really good job; she really hit the nail on the head.
Old ginger is spicier; elders with rich life experience are always more thoughtful.
Since Ah Ling gave birth, the couple has indeed not had any time to themselves for a long time.
"Mom, will this work?" Zhuang Chaoying asked, but her eyes were full of anticipation.
They were practically saying, "Mom, hurry up and take the baby away!"
Huang's mother gently patted Xiaoyuyao in her arms. "Why not? Your father and I need more sleep."
"Hey, Mom, I'll take Yuyao's things to your and Dad's room."
Zhuang Chaoying immediately sprang into action, gathering all the baby supplies, including diapers, blankets, bottles, water jugs, and jars, and quickly headed towards her parents' room across the hall.
After settling in, he quickly returned, closed the door behind him, and gently locked it.
Children are a detrimental factor affecting their harmonious life.
Last month, Tu Nan and Wan Shu were at home at night and could help look after their younger sister. He was worried that Ah Ling's health had not fully recovered, so he didn't do anything.
Countless nights, he tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep, and could only find a way to solve the problem himself, or secretly ask Ah Ling for help.
Although he had a vasectomy before, he can prove one thing: the vasectomy did not affect his male function. He is the same as before, and his needs are not much different from before.
Four months have passed in the blink of an eye. He wanted to take Yuyao to his parents' place to sleep, but he was worried that his parents were too old to handle the stress.
He had been secretly thinking about that matter for a long time, and today he finally got his chance.