Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire
Chapter 355 - Chapter 355 Chapter 344 Two Sets of Houses

Chapter 355: Chapter 344: Two Sets of Houses Chapter 355: Chapter 344: Two Sets of Houses As soon as she got off the plane, Lu Jiaxin hurriedly went to the restroom to change into a wool sweater and wool pants, then put on a long down coat over them. However, once outside, she still felt so cold she wished she could tuck her head into her clothes.

Gu Wenfeng hailed a taxi and said to the driver, “To the Forty-nine City Grand Hotel.”

This time, Lu Jiaxin had not planned to stay at Radiance Road. First, she didn’t want to bother Second Sister-in-law Lu with taking care of her; second, she didn’t want to be surrounded and gawked at by the residents of the alleyways, feeling like a monkey on display. She wasn’t planning to stay long, just about three days or so! Therefore, staying at a hotel was the best option.

The Forty-nine City Grand Hotel previously only hosted dignitaries, but now it was open to the public. Security was good in the Forty-nine City, and with Gu Wenfeng, Wang Lin, and Qian Xiaoxiao by her side, Jiaxin had given Zong Jinghua a week off. His daughter’s surgery was very successful, and after more than a month of recuperating at home post-discharge, Zong Jinghua took his wife and daughter to Australia. The environment there was good and conducive to recovery.

The Forty-nine City Grand Hotel was heated, and as she walked inside, she immediately felt a wave of warmth and took off her down coat before even reaching her room.

Qian Xiaoxiao said, “No wonder it’s the best hotel in the Forty-nine City. It’s so comfortable.”

Lu Jiaxin felt that this hotel still fell short of international five-star hotels abroad. But everything in the country was at a starting phase and would improve in time.

After sitting down to rest for a while, Lu Jiaxin called Lu Jiaguang, “Big Brother, I’m back in the Forty-nine City. I didn’t go back to Radiance Road; I’m staying at the Forty-nine City Grand Hotel.” “I didn’t want to bother Second Sister-in-law with running around for me again,” she added.

Lu Jiaguang said, “How can you stay at a hotel when you come home? Hurry up and cancel your booking and come home.”

Lu Jiaxin was hardly going to listen to him, “I’m just staying at a hotel this time. Next time I come back, I’ll definitely stay at home. Big Brother, I’ve already bought a house.”

The home she was referring to was not Radiance Road but the five-section large mansion at Shichahai. That mansion was spacious and beautiful, a place where living could lift one’s spirits.

Lu Jiaguang was utterly astounded, “You’ve bought the house already? When did you come back?”

Lu Jiaxin said with a smile, “I sent someone over to buy it. Big Brother, let me know when you have time, and I’ll take you to see it.”

He Bin had drawn her a rough sketch of the layout of that house, so she had a rough idea of it in her mind.

Lu Jiaguang immediately became anxious upon hearing this, “Buying a house is a big deal. Why didn’t you discuss it with us?”

Lu Jiaxin played it off with a laugh, claiming that she had been too busy and forgotten, “Big Brother, both houses have been renovated now. But the pillars and furniture have been painted, and the paint contains substances that aren’t good for health, so we need to wait at least half a year before we can move in.”

They furnished the master bedroom, but didn’t bother with the other rooms. Since everyone’s tastes are different, they can choose their own furnishings.

Next year, her third son was taking the middle school entrance exam, and her daughter the primary school promotion exam. After their exams, it would be the perfect time to move. But thinking of Lu Hongjun made her head ache.

Lu Jiaguang didn’t hide anything from her, saying, “Jiaxin, your dad complains that the house we currently live in is too small and keeps asking when we’ll get a new one. He’ll probably want to move before the New Year once he knows you’ve got the new house ready.”

These past few months, Lu Hongjun would inquire about the house every ten days or half a month. Fortunately, he didn’t know Jiaxin’s phone number; otherwise, he would be pestering his sister every day.

Lu Jiaxin said, “The house is ready, and we’ve even installed heated brick beds. They can move in before the New Year and it should be comfortable. But the staff housing has three rooms, how could it be small?”

Before, he hadn’t mentioned it because he was worried about affecting Lu Jiaxin’s studies. Now that she was back, there was no hiding it, as Lu Hongjun was sure to look for her.

Lu Jiaguang sighed and said, “Tang Sufen’s eldest daughter-in-law is pregnant, and it’s not an easy pregnancy. However, she said she couldn’t escape from taking care of the whole family, so she had her mother come to help. Their family only has two rooms, one for Huang Jianshe and his wife, the other for his mother-in-law, so the second child of the Huang family also moved to the family courtyard of the department store. Your family of three used to live comfortably, but now there are six of you, and Huang Jianshe and his wife still visit on weekends. It must feel crowded now.”

With that thought, he asked, “Jiaxin, how big is the house you bought for your uncle?”

Lu Jiaxin replied, “I bought a single-entry house, similar layout to the one Fifth Brother bought before, with four rooms, including a kitchen and a firewood room. I even had the master build a toilet, so there’s no need to squeeze into the public toilet anymore.”

Lu Jiaguang felt she had thought everything through very carefully. Hearing yawns coming through the phone, he told Lu Jiaxin to go rest, “After I get off work, your sister-in-law and I will come find you at the restaurant.”

“That’s fine.”

Wang Xiaojie knew she couldn’t wait until after work. She hung up and immediately asked her director for leave, then rushed to the big restaurant to find Lu Jiaxin.

Qian Xiaoxiao, seeing her, apologized somewhat guiltily, “Sister Xin has taken a car and a plane today and is very tired. She’s already gone to sleep. Sister-in-law Lu, do you want to wait a bit? Don’t worry, you won’t have to wait long–Sister Xin usually naps for just half an hour.”

“Okay.”

Half an hour later, Lu Jiaxin woke up on time. Seeing Wang Xiaojie, she yawned and said, “Sister-in-law, why didn’t you wake me up when you and my brother came?”

Wang Xiaojie said she had just arrived, “Jiaxin, where is the house you bought? I asked your brother, but he forgot to ask.”

She almost died of anger at the time that he had forgotten to ask about such an important matter.

Lu Jiaxin smiled and reassured her, “Sister-in-law, don’t worry. The house is located next to Chaoyang Park. It’s conveniently accessible, and there’s a direct bus to your hospital.”

Wang Xiaojie was shocked, “Next to Chaoyang Park? The houses there are very expensive now. Jiaxin, how much did this house cost?”

Lu Jiaxin vaguely indicated she didn’t spend much, “Sister-in-law, when we go later, if there’s anything you’re not satisfied with, we can have the master come and redo it when the weather warms up next year.”

While they were talking, Gu Wenfeng came back, carrying cotton jackets and trousers. Lu Jiaxin took them into the bathroom to change. When she came out, Qian Xiaoxiao’s eyes rounded in astonishment. She had returned as a fashionable lady and now suddenly transformed into a Northeastern girl.

Lu Jiaxin’s health was already well-regulated, but she was still afraid of the cold. In such freezing weather, dressing too lightly could lead to a cold, and she would rather look unfashionable than get sick and take medicine.

Leaving Qian Xiaoxiao behind to pack up their things, the other four took a taxi to see the house. Arriving at the alley, Lu Jiaxin first showed her the house where Lu Hongjun was going to live.

After seeing the inside layout, Sister-in-law Lu couldn’t help saying, “This house is very similar to the one your Fifth Brother had before!”

“Same layout, I told your brother over the phone,” Lu Jiaxin replied.

Wang Xiaojie had always liked the layout of Lu Jiajie’s house but thought it would probably still be a bit cramped for Tang Sufen’s large family, especially since their kids were of marriageable age and would definitely want their own rooms. She figured there would probably be some drama, but that was Lu Hongjun’s own fault.