Rebirth in the 80s: The Scholar Wife is Cute
Chapter 473 Calculation

Chapter 473: Chapter 473 Calculation

"I calculated it, we need about ten thousand yuan, from renting a place to renovations and stocking up on goods; everything is included in that amount. If it’s not enough, I’ll figure something out with my family at that time," he said.

Thinking Li Shiping had agreed, Wan Dongcheng couldn’t help but feel secretly thrilled. In reality, opening a store wouldn’t need that much money; but since he was asking for a loan, why not ask for more?

Who would complain about having too much money?

Li Shiping: "..."

Looking at her husband’s hopeful gaze, she suddenly didn’t know what to say.

Ten thousand yuan was not a small amount. For her parental home, ten thousand was already a lot, and for her husband’s family, it was an astronomical figure. She didn’t understand how her husband could so casually ask for ten thousand yuan, just like that.

If it had been a thousand or two, she could have turned to her brother for help, but ten thousand yuan—how could she even begin to ask for that?

Seeing Li Shiping’s distressed expression and her prolonged silence, the joy in Wan Dongcheng’s heart faded slightly, but he didn’t give up. Instead, he turned his attention to the house.

"Shiping, if you feel you can’t borrow the money, I have another idea."

"What idea?"

Li Shiping looked at him curiously, wondering where her husband could possibly come up with that much money.

Wan Dongcheng lowered his gaze and thought for a moment, then said with some difficulty, "If you think we can’t borrow the money, then could we consider selling the house we live in now? Once we have made some money later, we can buy another one, like in Imperial View Garden; it’ll be close to your parents, and convenient for you to visit your parental home. We could also get a car; wherever you want to go, I’ll take you. It would be so convenient! And having a car when we go back to the village for New Year’s will look good, and your parents won’t look down on me anymore."

The house they were currently living in was bought by the Li Family for Li Shiping before they got married; Wan Dongcheng didn’t contribute at all. Such a house might as well be sold, and then they could buy another one to live in temporarily.

Of course, the next house they buy must be in his name; that way, he’d have a share. He’d feel more secure in a house that had his name on it. Living in the Li Family’s house, he always felt a lack of confidence, and he couldn’t even hold his head high in front of Li Yue.

"Sell the house?" Li Shiping didn’t even know what words she could use to describe her feelings. "Where would we live if we sold the house?"

This was the bridal house her parents had given her; they had only lived there for two years. The thought of her husband wanting to sell it was something she just couldn’t accept.

"We’ll buy another one. I’ve done the calculations; this house has appreciated in value and is now worth about thirty thousand. After we sell it, we can buy a house for around twenty thousand, and use the remaining money to start the business."

"No," Li Shiping rejected Wan Dongcheng firmly for the first time, her expression noticeably agitated as she said, "If my parents find out I sold the house, they would be devastated."

It might have been just her perception, but Li Shiping had a feeling that her husband’s suggestion made her very uncomfortable, like he was scheming something, but she didn’t want to think too deeply in that direction.

Seeing Li Shiping’s firm attitude and strong aversion to the idea, Wan Dongcheng immediately changed his expression, "Okay, okay, we won’t sell it. Don’t get worked up, I was just mentioning it."

He had known all along that Li Shiping would not agree so easily. This time was just to start the conversation; next time, he would find another opportunity to slowly work on influencing her way of thinking.

Once he had sold the house and started the store, what would the Li Family count for then?

Wan Dongcheng was playing a cunning game, continuously plotting against the Li Family. Although his plans were not yet realized, he knew that with Li Shiping’s disposition, agreeing to sell the house was only a matter of time. What he needed was just the right opportunity.

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