After some household chores, the firewood delivery man came to the door.
Zhou Xiaofu did not ask her brother-in-law to pay, but paid the bill herself. In fact, their family had already stocked up more than 200 kilograms of wood, and there was no shortage of firewood at all.
"There are too many. My family just bought two hundred catties two days ago, and they are all piled up in the bedroom!"
Fan Ping feels a little worried about money.
When the economy is in recession, making money is more difficult than eating shit.
Zhang Hao smiled and consoled him: "Auntie, it's probably going to be very cold this winter. Besides, it's my first time to turn on the heating. I'm inexperienced, so there will definitely be various problems. It's safer to stock up on more firewood."
"Yes, adults will freeze when they are cold. How can a little sponge endure it if it is so small?"
Mother Zhou quickly agreed.
Zhou Xiaofu couldn't help but think of last year's experience, and suddenly felt relieved. Fortunately, her family had stocked up on a batch of briquettes in advance, otherwise it would have been too difficult.
Last winter alone, dozens of people were killed or injured in their community, which was simply shocking.
"Mom, my brother-in-law is right. Bai Jian and I still have some savings, so we are not short of this little money."
To be honest, their family is really not short of money.
When my mother came back this time, she secretly stuffed her with half a million yuan. Part of the money was her mother's savings, and part of it was her brother-in-law's filial piety.
In her mother's words, she has no worries about food or clothing at her brother-in-law's house. Except for occasionally buying small toys for the Big Pudding brothers, she doesn't have to spend a penny.
Next, with the help of several bodyguards, the charcoal was quickly stacked neatly. There was a lot of 500 kilograms of charcoal, which almost covered the windows.
After washing his hands with hot water, Zhang Hao said goodbye. He had a train ticket at 11 o'clock in the evening. If he didn't leave, he would be late. He couldn't make the train wait for him.
Mother Zhou left with her.
Zhou Xiaofu personally sent her mother and brother-in-law out of the community, and the three of them stood at the gate and chatted again.
"Xiaofu, you really don't plan to move to Huicheng?"
Zhou Xiaofu sighed: "Brother-in-law, Bai Jian's father is not in good health, so we can't live without him for the time being."
"No...leave some more money to your mother-in-law and the others. My brother-in-law can lend you a sum of money."
Zhang Hao suggested casually.
After all, there is still no money to make trouble.
Zhou Xiaofu suddenly showed a look of struggle. She had heard from her mother that the life in Huicheng was much better than that in Yicheng.
Just take the subway, no matter how severe the snowstorm is, you don’t have to worry about traveling, and even the food stamps issued continuously are quite different on both sides. It would be a lie to say that you are not impressed.
Seeing this, Zhou's mother hurriedly interrupted: "Zhang Hao, you'd better stop trying to persuade Xiaofu. Their living conditions are not bad, and it will be the same if they go to Huicheng a few years later."
She doesn't want this incident to affect the relationship between her youngest daughter and Bai Jian. Besides, Yicheng is not a small country in Africa, so everything is precarious.
"Okay! I won't say anything then."
Zhang Hao nodded.
You choose your own life. If my sister-in-law and her family go to Huicheng, they may not be happier than if they stay in Yicheng. Besides, with his brother-in-law here, the life of the couple will definitely be the same.
Zhou Xiaofu breathed a sigh of relief, and then took out a jewelry box from his pocket:
"Brother-in-law, this is the jade longevity lock you left behind last year. Now it has returned to its original owner. I originally planned to bring it to you during the Spring Festival last year, but I didn't expect that the Sulfur Stone Volcano really exploded, and the consequences were so serious." p>
Zhang Hao quickly stopped the other party's hand: "You should keep it, it was originally given to Little Sponge."
"I told you, I can't accept it."
Zhou Xiaofu insisted.
"Jadeite is worthless now, probably less than one-tenth of its original price. If you don't believe me, ask mom."
Zhou's mother nodded when she heard this: "Xiaofu, your brother-in-law really didn't lie to you. His grandfather opened an antique shop. Now the prices of diamonds and gems have almost dropped to cabbage prices."
Zhang Chongxin liked to talk about things in the store at the dinner table, so Zhou’s mother still heard about it.
"Really?"
Zhou Xiaofu couldn't help but feel a thump in her heart. The communication in Yicheng has not been restored yet, and she cannot access the Internet. In addition, she rarely goes to the second-hand goods market, so she does not know the market conditions.
"It's true. Gold has increased several times. If I had known I should have bought more gold jewelry. Let me tell you, gold is the real hard currency. Jade, jade, and gemstones are all the same."<
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Mother Zhou said sincerely.
The older generation is okay, most of them like gold necklaces, gold bracelets and other gold jewelry.
The younger generation is different. I don’t know if it’s because they’ve seen too many advertisements, but they all find gold vulgar, especially those big overseas brands, where silver can be sold at gold prices, and you’ll know what’s good when you get cash.
"Oh, it's a big loss. My brother-in-law originally spent more than 10 million, and now he has lost 9 million in less than a year. It's better not to buy it!"
Zhou Xiaofu slapped her thigh hard.
Zhang Hao smiled and waved his hand: "Okay, your brother-in-law is not short of this little money, and I will be happy if a thousand dollars can't buy it."
The human heart is so complicated.
In order to give gifts to his sister-in-law, he can spend a lot of money; he can also bargain with a hawker for just a few dollars.
"Brother-in-law, one million is a lot."
Zhou Xiaofu is still unwilling to accept the longevity lock.
"Keep it. If you encounter something urgent, you can use it to exchange for some emergency money. After all, our two families are too far apart and it's inconvenient to connect."
Zhang Hao tried his best to persuade him.
Zhou Xiaofu thought for a while and did not refuse again.
After all, millions and tens of millions are not the same level at all, and she heard from her mother that her brother-in-law opened several companies in the past year and made a lot of money.
Zhang Hao finally warned: "I have already bought a house for you in Huicheng. You can move here anytime. You don't have to worry."
"How can this be done?"
"Okay, you can spend money to buy it. When I bought a house last year, housing prices fell sharply. A house was less than one million. We are a family. I can transfer it to you at the original price. You are not allowed to refuse.
, I will be angry if I refuse my brother-in-law again."
"Then...thank you, brother-in-law."
Zhou Xiaofu said sincerely.
My mother had talked to her about the housing prices in Huicheng. The cheapest old and shabby apartment at the moment had a starting price of five to six million, which was simply not something their family could afford.
"Okay, it's cold outside. You should go back quickly. We are about to get in the car. If conditions permit during the Spring Festival this year, we can go to Huicheng to spend the Spring Festival together. By the way, we can see Da Puding and the two of them. They have long missed their aunt.
."
"I will."
Zhou Xiaofu nodded with red eyes.
……
On August 27, Zhang Hao and others finally returned to Huicheng. The average temperature in Huicheng had dropped to seven or eight degrees below zero. If according to previous standards, winter would have started early.
In addition, Zhang Chongxin's seventieth birthday will be in two days, which is the main reason why Zhou's mother rushes back. She and her in-laws have already discussed it and plan to make it grand.
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