Early the next morning, Qi Lan rushed over after hearing the news.
As soon as they met, she cried like mother and father. Yes, that ancestral house is also her home, and it is the place where she was born and raised. It is very affectionate. Now that it was burned to ashes by the fire, she felt uncomfortable.
"Mom, how will you live in the future..."
Mrs. Zhou said angrily: "Okay, okay, you are such a grown-up, why are you crying!" After thinking about it, she did not forget to scold: "You said that something happened to the family, and my uncle should have helped. Yes, it’s good now, but I have to lend him money to treat his illness. Look, Dou has put all the difficulties on Ah Ma alone. Is it easy for him?"
"My younger brother is a scholar, so he shouldn't be embarrassed, right?"
"Xiucai? Xiucai won't eat?"
Qi Lan was startled, and responded obediently, without defending or refuting.
Seeing that his sister was in embarrassment, Qi Yu hurriedly came out to save the situation: "Mom, don't be angry. This matter really has nothing to do with my brother-in-law. He is also a victim. The only one to blame is Qi Qiuchuan's family. They were all responsible for the disaster!"
Zhou immediately understood, then gritted his teeth and said with hatred: "Yes! It's all that evil person who did the evil. Wait until he dies one day and see how your father will deal with him down there!"
ah? My honest dad has become more capable now that he's down there?
Judging from the current situation, there is really no need for the father below to worry. Previously, Mr. Shi Yu had been holding back his anger and had no place to vent his worries.
Afterwards, Qi Yu mentioned to his sister the idea of settling down in Fucheng.
Qi Lan was a little confused: "You also know...I don't have any ideas. Don't ask, I don't know what is good or bad."
Qi Yu smiled and said: "I didn't ask you, I just wanted to tell you that if I settled down in Fucheng, I would come back less often. If there is anything urgent at home, you have to send me a message ”
"Yes, I remember." Qi Lan responded, then looked at Xiaotong who was playing in the yard, and sighed softly: "Oh, if I had known this, you shouldn't have adopted this child. It's better now. , but became a burden.”
"Shut your stinky mouth!" Ms. Zhou said with an unhappy look on her face: "You damn girl, remember this, Xiaotong is my granddaughter and is definitely not a burden? How dare you do it again? You’re talking nonsense, and I’ll tear your mouth apart!”
Qi Lan shivered in fright. His mind hadn't turned around yet, but he immediately shut up.
Mother has changed?
I really think so...
Indeed, after being rescued by Xiaotong from danger, Zhou's attitude could be said to have made a U-turn, and she recognized the child from the bottom of her heart.
Alas, if it weren't for her, he would have been burned to death long ago.
…
Because he planned to stay in Fucheng for a long time, Qi Yu started to make personal contacts in the next two days, saying goodbye to relatives and acquaintances.
First I went to the house of my two uncles.
Uncle Zhou was relatively open-minded and supported his nephew's decision. Uncle Zhou has always relied on his younger brother's opinions, so naturally he would not object.
After that, Qi Yu made a special trip to shopkeeper You. In a sense, Shopkeeper You can be regarded as a noble person in his life. Earlier, if it hadn't been for his introduction and help, I might still have bowed down for Doumi.
Shopkeeper You is a businessman. He has traveled extensively and has gained extensive knowledge. He said that wherever there is wealth, it is suitable to settle down. Why linger in a cave?
At the end of the day, he was transferred to his brother-in-law Sun Dacai's family. Qi Yu did not complain to him. Instead, he told him to take care of his health and treat his sister well. As for the case in which he was beaten, I believe the county government will make a final decision.
After all the favors and dealings are over, all that remains is to dispose of the family property.
To everyone's surprise, Qi Yu did not leave the few acres of thin farmland at home to his own people for cultivation, but rented it to Mrs. Yan's widow Qin at a very low price as a token.
Liu Quan was very supportive, and at the same time he knew very well that his husband was specifically repaying the kindness of giving the book and repaying the favor.
After resting for two more days, Qi Yu decided to set off.
After arriving in Fucheng, you not only have to look for a place to live, but also purchase daily necessities. In addition, you have to report to the provincial school office and create your own student status. There are so many things to be done, so it is best to stay on top of it as much as possible.
Before leaving, Mrs. Wang had a look of reluctance and shed tears as she bid farewell.
Although Liu Shouye didn't say anything, his eyes were full of sadness. Who said that his old father didn't have a tender side?
Only Liu Jincheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief: After his brother-in-law passed away, he couldn't come over to collect debts from time to time. It was about paying back the money, haha~~
Inaction is on the wrong road, and children share the same fate.
Parting always carries an unexplained sadness, which makes people reluctant to leave and full of concern.
Qi Yu said that although his hometown is good, it is not a place to miss. People's ambitions determine the direction of life, so they must work hard in a place suitable for their own development.
…
The walk on the road was not fast, but slow. You know, Liu Quan is pregnant now, so she has to avoid bumps as much as possible. The original three-day journey actually took seven days to arrive.
Yes, it's here.
The noisy sound hit my ears, it was so lively.
Is this Fucheng?
Zhou's eyes widened in shock. She had never imagined that Fucheng could be so prosperous. Maybe the legendary imperial city was just like this, right?
Although Liu Quan was mentally prepared, he was still stunned by the scene in front of him.
Xiaotong had a look of novelty on her face and kept asking questions. Especially when she saw the tricks on the street, she even shouted: Daddy, look! That person can also spit fire from his mouth!
New place, new beginning.
All are fresh.
Qi Yu has been to Fucheng twice. Although he is not very familiar with it, he is no longer unfamiliar. He patiently explained everything he went to, just like a tour guide of the future.
Finally, I found an affordable but clean inn and settled down. The journey was full of dust, and the whole family was exhausted both physically and mentally.
After a good night's rest, Qi Yu asked the waiter about buying a house early the next morning.
The waiter accepted the small reward with a very humble attitude. Not only did he answer all the questions, but he also contributed for free to those who didn't ask.
However, the amount of information he had was very limited. He only knew that residences could be bought or rented, but he didn't know the rest. For details, he had to go to the dental office for details.
So, Qi Yu came to Yahang again. He looked around while walking, which was a bit like doing market research.
The waiter really didn't lie to him. The information here was indeed comprehensive and there were many residences available for purchase and rent.
As for leasing, the process is relatively simple. After giving the landlord some deposit, you can then pay the rent on a monthly or quarterly basis.
The purchase is relatively complicated. In addition to negotiating the price, the buyer and seller also have to go to the government house to transfer the deed.
Well, should I rent or buy?
The advantage of renting is that the overall expenditure is not much and there is not much pressure; however, there are also many disadvantages. If you encounter a landlord who is not easy to talk to, you will have to move around if you are unhappy. But it's very torturous.
After thinking about it, Qi Yu temporarily ruled out the idea of renting a house.
Yes, my wife is pregnant now, and she will have to hire a stable mother for confinement and moving around. How can she bear it?
If you plan to buy a house, you should pay attention to the market price.
After a preliminary understanding, Qi Yu discovered that there are many factors that affect prices. For example, a good location is more expensive than a remote location, as well as how old the house is and how minimally decorated it is.
The price is really not cheap!
Some large houses in good locations have asking prices as high as 300 taels of silver!
I can't afford it, so I have to settle for the next best thing.
At this time, a shopkeeper came over and struck up a conversation: "Sir, do you want to buy a house? Or sell it?"
Qi Yu said: "Buy! In terms of requirements, it doesn't need to be big, just big enough for a family to live in. As for the location, it's best to be close to the mansion."
"Is it close to a government school?" The shopkeeper thought for a while and said, "There really is such a place!"
One? Not how many?
Qi Yu was startled, and then said: "Please elaborate."
"Well, the information fee is five hundred cents!"
"Ahem..."
This is a business rule, people rely on information to make a living. In addition, they also handle the transfer procedures, which of course costs money.
After paying the money, the shopkeeper spoke again.
"It's like this. There is an old squire in that area. Now that his son has been released from the capital, he is thinking of selling this old house and going to the capital to live with his son for retirement."
It is not difficult to tell that this is a wealthy family, and the house must be good.
Qi Yu smiled: "Does the shopkeeper know how much it sells for?"
The shopkeeper smiled and said: "Buyers and sellers are asking for high prices and paying back on the spot. The exact amount depends on how the two parties negotiate. So, I can't say for sure!"
"Oh...then can you give me a reference price?"
Price is the key factor and the aspect that I care about the most.
"Well, the other party is eager to make a move now, and the price shouldn't be too high. I estimate that it shouldn't exceed one hundred and fifty taels of silver." The shopkeeper smiled, and then added: "It's a good deal!"
Is this... still a good deal?
Well, everyone in the city is indeed rich!
Tsk tsk, you can easily spend hundreds of taels of silver. Is this serious inflation?
Let’s first add up the total worth. Although I made a small profit before, I have spent a lot now. I spent fifty taels of silver to save Liu Jincheng, and used some more for my own scientific examination. In addition, I lent another ten taels to my sister's family. After all, the family's savings were only about thirty taels.
What a difference!
It's a pity that you can't just pay a down payment these days, otherwise you can make monthly payments.
After that, Qi Yu asked several more companies.
But after comparing them, I still like the one closest to the mansion the most.
I walked back to the inn thoughtfully.
When Liu Quan saw him returning, he quickly asked the store owner to prepare lunch.
After the meals were served, Qi Yu realized that they were all vegetarian dishes.
"Madam, why is there no meat in this dish?"
Without waiting for his wife to answer, Xiaotong said, "Mother said, we want to save some money, so we have to eat less meat."
Liu Quan sighed: "We can't count the days. Our family now only has expenses and no income. If we don't save some money, if something happens, won't we be in trouble?"
Yes, without open source, we can only find ways to reduce expenditures.
Then, Qi Yu started talking about buying a house: "It's indeed quite expensive. The one I'm interested in is said to cost over a hundred taels of silver!"
Hundreds of taels?
Except for Xiaotong, both mother-in-law and daughter-in-law took a breath of cold air at the same time.
Although I had already guessed that the cost in the city would be high, I didn't expect it to be this high.
I heard Uncle Zhou say before that when he bought a house in the county, he only spent twenty taels of silver.
Is the gap between the county seat and the prefectural city so big?
Forget it, if it really doesn't work out, just rent a house.
