Chapter 351: Viewing Houses

Chapter 351: Viewing Houses

Ah Wu gleefully scooped up Xingxing: "Xingxing is pretty amazing too!"

Xingxing's cheeks turned a faint pink: "R-really?"

Li Chunhua beamed and nodded enthusiastically: "Of course! Didn't you see how furious that woman looked when she left? She looked even angrier than your uncle!"

Yu Daniu, always toiling in the fields, had a deep tan.

When Li Chunhua likened Deng Ruyu's expression to Yu Daniu's, everyone burst out laughing.

After all, she was still a decent-looking lady...

Ah Wu insisted on paying for the jewelry, saying she wouldn't sleep well knowing the trouble stemmed from someone she once knew.

No one could talk Ah Wu out of it, so they let her cover the cost.

At lunch, Bai Xiaofeng was quick to pick up the tab.

By afternoon, when the Yujia family took the kids home to rest, Li Chunhua still hadn't spent a dime.

Feeling bad, Li Chunhua went all out that evening, preparing two tables of dishes that had everyone raving.

Of course, Xingxing didn't forget Daxisipo. Before dinner, she’d already picked out four of Daxisipo’s favorite dishes, packed them up, and sent them over.

The next day, Bai Ge’er led the Yujia family to a real estate agent to check out some properties.

Everyone was pumped.

Life in the capital wasn’t cheap, but there were plenty of well-off folks.

While house-hunting, the Yujia family bumped into the Fangs at the same property.

At first, it was all cordial.

Wei Pozi led the tour and thought the three-courtyard house felt a bit cramped, so she asked the agent, "Do you have anything bigger?"

Agent Zhou, thrilled by the request, nodded eagerly: "Absolutely! I’ll show you some right now!"

The Fangs’ faces fell a little.

They’d been happy with the house, but seeing the Yujia family, who didn’t look particularly fancy, turn it down made them feel it wasn’t up to their standards.

Later, the Yujia family viewed a few more houses, but they either found the location unsatisfactory or the size inadequate, which was quite frustrating.

Agent Zhou wasn’t bothered; he was all smiles.

After all, picky buyers are serious buyers! The Yujia family's pickiness showed they were genuinely interested in purchasing.

The Fangs, who were also viewing houses with another agent, ran into the Yujia family a few more times.

Seeing the Yujia family being so picky, and every time they found a house they liked, the Yujia family didn’t, the Fangs grew increasingly annoyed, even suspecting that the Yujia family was putting on airs in front of them.

"Being so picky, maybe they can't afford to buy!"

Someone from the Fangs couldn't help but mutter.

The last house they viewed that day was a three-courtyard house in Wuyi Lane.

As soon as you step into Wuyi Lane, you can feel its distinctiveness.

It felt quieter compared to other areas.

The two estate agents were introducing the properties to their respective clients.

"Honored guests, don’t overlook Wuyi Lane. It might seem like an ordinary alley, but it's home to families of fifth rank and above... I’m not kidding, properties here rarely become available. This three-courtyard house was vacated last month after its former owner was exiled to the western frontier for committing a crime. It’s a rare find. Let’s start by checking out the eaves of this house..."

The agents were smooth talkers as they showed off the property.

The Yujia family strolled through the house, admiring the intricate carvings and painted rafters. Wei Pozi, for one, liked the house, but the issue remained—the three-courtyard house was too cramped for the sizable Yujia family.

The Yujia family was large, especially with Huai Geer and Bai Ge'er ready to marry. How could a three-courtyard house fit them all?

Would they need to divide the family?

Wei Pozi wasn’t having it!

"This house is in a great location," Ah Wu said, "It’s just a lane over from my place. It’s just a little tight."

Agent Zhou glanced at her, surprised. "Oh, miss, it’s really just a lane over? That alley is much like Wuyi Lane—filled with high-ranking officials and nobles from end to end!"

Ah Wu didn’t bring up the Liu family, just nodded. "Yan Gui Hutong, isn’t it?"

Zhou’s respect grew instantly. He was already eager with the Yujia family, but now he was even more attentive.

The Fang family nearby curled their lips in scorn. What a performance!

"What’s the price of this house?" the Fang family asked.

The agent held up four fingers, then flipped his hand down, "Eight thousand taels."

The Fang family gasped, "Eight thousand taels for a three-courtyard house?"

The agent smiled, "Exactly. You have to consider the location of this house. If it were one of the houses we saw earlier, six thousand taels could get you a four-courtyard house. But this is Wuyi Lane... Not to mention, at the entrance of this lane, there's the residence of the Minister of Rites, and next to it, the family of the Chief Justice of the Grand Court. In the middle of the lane, there's the Marquis of Anyuan's residence... You know these families, they're all high-ranking officials!"

Of course, there were a few ordinary families scattered throughout the lane, but the agent naturally didn't mention them.

When the Fang family heard the official titles mentioned by the agent, their eyes gleamed with excitement, "It does seem quite good."

The Yujia family, however, had already made up their minds—although the location was good, the house was too small. If they bought it, the family would feel cramped and uncomfortable.

It would be better to look at other options.

Wei Pozi was already telling Zhou to take them to see other properties.

Just then, they heard the Fang family grit their teeth and make a decision, "We'll take this house!"

The agent leading them was overjoyed and showered them with compliments, "Oh, I can see your family has great courage! Not to mention, with so many high-ranking officials living in this lane, it's clear that this place is blessed with outstanding people and a prosperous land! Your family has excellent taste!"

The Fang family was flattered and felt immensely proud.

Xingxing, however, thought to herself, "Huh, isn't that strange? Didn't they say the former owner of this house was exiled? If this place is so blessed, how did he end up so miserable?"

Although the Fang family felt the pinch of spending such a large sum of money, the sense of superiority from living next to high-ranking officials was overwhelming, and they looked down on others even more.

"Today, we've seen several houses, but they haven't made any offers. I think they just don't have the money!"

"Oh, keep your voice down, don't expose them. It wouldn't be good to embarrass them."

The Fang family seemed to be whispering to each other, but their voices were loud enough to be heard by everyone.