Chapter 127: Discussing Ideas for the House
Chapter 127: Discussing Ideas for the House
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Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Discussing Ideas for the House
Speaking of being busy, Yang Zhigang hasn’t been coming to the Wang Family as frequently as before recently.
Wang Pandi picked up some food with her chopsticks for him and couldn’t help but ask, “What have you been busy with lately? No matter how busy, make sure to take care of yourself and eat on time.”
At the dining table, after a few rounds of drinks, Yang Zhigang was in high spirits and listening to his fiancée’s concern, his heart was warmed all over.
“I’ve been verifying information these days.” Yang Zhigang thought for a moment and said, “Dad, Mom, don’t spread this news yet to avoid trouble.”
“What news?” Liu Yulan and Wang Baoxing assured him, “We certainly won’t spread it around. Jia Bao, Miao Miao, did you hear that? Today’s talks aren’t to be spread outside…”
“Got it.” The two nodded, they weren’t kids, they knew which words could be said and which could not.
Yang Zhigang saw everyone’s expressions and immediately relaxed with a smile, “It’s not that serious. I’m just worried about it getting out and causing unnecessary trouble.”
Seeing everyone curious, he didn’t keep the suspense anymore, “The factory is about to officially allocate housing, I’ve been preparing the paperwork, trying to finish it by the end of the month so we can hand out keys in September.”
“Really? That’s wonderful.” Upon hearing this, Liu Yulan couldn’t help but exclaim, extremely happy.
The matter of allocating housing had been talked about for a long time but hadn’t been actualized until now, it’s finally becoming real.
“Brother-in-law, are the factory houses apartments? Both my parents work at the factory, can they get a big one?” Wang Miaomiao thought of the houses in her big and second uncles’ families. Uh… if it’s too small, she definitely wouldn’t go live there. Places the size of a palm, turning around is hard.
“The big ones are 68 square meters, the middle ones 48 square meters, the small ones 38 square meters.” Yang Zhigang said somewhat proudly, “I set the rules. Leaders above the director level and families where both spouses contribute to the factory live in big ones, mid-level leaders live in middle ones, and regular workers live in small ones.”
“Our family can get a big one, that’s great.” Liu Yulan was so excited hearing this, she knew this was all thanks to her son-in-law, expressing joy directly, passionately picking up meat for him, “Gangzi, eat more, you look like you’ve lost weight being so busy recently…”
“Gangzi, come…” Wang Baoxing picked up his wineglass wanting to clink glasses with him, everything was in the drink.
Yang Zhigang accepted everything, took the meat handed over by his mother-in-law, ate it… picked up his wineglass and clinked it with his father-in-law, draining it in one go, done.
When Wang Miaomiao heard about the 68 square meters, she immediately measured it in her mind, two bedrooms and one living room are quite sufficient, three bedrooms and one living room would be crowded, need to plan well. Oh… by the way…
“Brother-in-law, do the rooms come with separate bathrooms and kitchens?” This was a big deal, now, many communal buildings require going to public bathrooms, cooking in corridors, or sharing, it’s very cramped.
“Yes, the 68 square meters have separate kitchens and bathrooms, two rooms, and a small balcony.”
“Ah? Is the layout all planned?” Wang Miaomiao was disappointed, it was all planned, then what’s there to do, she originally wanted to draw up a blueprint herself.
Yang Zhigang didn’t understand, isn’t it good that it’s planned? Saves effort and worry, “Only the 68 square meters are planned out. The 48 and 38 square meters have bathrooms and kitchens, but the rooms need to be partitioned by yourself.”
“Oh…” Wang Miaomiao commented a bit regretfully, “I thought about partitioning into three rooms, there’re too many people at home, two rooms might not be enough, not convenient. Without extra rooms, forget it, I’ll just stay at home, it’s perfect for keeping watch too.” Actually, she didn’t have much expectation to live in apartments, it’s not like she never lived in them, if the area was small, she’d just stay in the room, upstairs and downstairs, there might be noise, current houses don’t have great soundproofing.
Moreover, she felt the home was just fine, at least it was spacious and quiet, the air was fresh, she could go to the fields for a walk now and then. The only downside was too many mosquitoes and flies in summer.
“What are you saying, can’t leave you alone, young girl.” Liu Yulan gave her a sidelong glance before saying, “Wherever we live, we live together. Only two rooms, you can partition one into two small ones, the same isn’t it.”
“Oh right…” Wang Miaomiao chuckled foolishly, she had thought too far.
“Besides, I never thought the factory allocating houses means I live there not going home.” Liu Yulan looked around her house, “I just plan to live both sides, when Pandi gets married, when you’re not at home, we live at the factory on rainy days, come back when the weather’s good. This house was only built a few years ago, every brick and tile was built with our blood and sweat money, couldn’t just let it waste away. Besides, there’s vegetable land in the backyard, chickens, ducks, pigs…”
Wang Baoxing listened, nodding in agreement, “What your mom said is just what I wanted to say, this house is the root, when we’re older, retired, we’ll come back…”
“Dad and Mom are right.” Yang Zhigang also agreed, turning to Wang Pandi, “By then, we’ll be like Mom and Dad, living both places. I’ve chosen two adjacent rooms for us, so anytime you feel like visiting your family, you can…”
“What are you saying… we don’t even know when the wedding’s date, thinking too far ahead.” Wang Pandi gave him a sidelong glance, turning away ignoring him.
“Isn’t the date decided by Dad and Mom, I’ve prepared the wedding house, it won’t be far off.” Yang Zhigang seized the chance to say to Liu Yulan and Wang Baoxing, “Dad, Mom, Pandi’s birthday’s October tenth, just over two months away, should I invite my parents over for a visit so we can discuss the specific wedding date?”
Liu Yulan looked at her daughter and soon-to-be-son-in-law, readily agreeing, “Yes, let’s have it this Sunday, both families sit down, have a proper discussion, start preparing what’s needed early.” This son-in-law has no faults, she hoped the two could have a good life, after Pandi has a child, living close, she can help her out.
Thinking of this, she couldn’t help thinking of Wang Zhaodi’s child, Wang Baoxing already became a grandfather, she didn’t know when she could be a grandmother. Seeing this couple so inseparable, likely once married, it wouldn’t be long…
“Hey, okay, I’ll tell them once I’m home today.” Yang Zhigang was excited, finally coming to this step. Actually, he had already chosen the date long ago, all before the New Year, anyway, this year definitely to marry Pandi and spend the New Year together.
Early September, Wang Miaomiao and Wang Jia Bao went back to school, starting their second year of high school.
Wang Baoxing and Liu Yulan finally received the keys.
The factory’s houses are four rooms per building, a total of four floors. Yang Zhigang took two adjacent rooms on the second floor.
After getting the keys, Wang Baoxing started renovating swiftly, partitioning the slightly bigger room into two small ones, buying furniture, daily necessities, kitchen supplies, bedding, buying whatever was needed, everything was fully prepared.
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Chapters
- Chapter 339 - 329: Bumpy Road
- Chapter 338 - 328: The Relationship Between Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law
- Chapter 337 - 327: Dreams Fulfilled
- Chapter 336 - 326: The Showdown
- Chapter 335 - 325: The Storm Arrives
- Chapter 334 - 324: Survival and Daily Life
- Chapter 333 - 323: Some Surprises
- Chapter 332 - 322: Becoming Parents
- Chapter 331 - 321: United We Stand
- Chapter 330 - 320: All or Nothing
- Chapter 329: A Difficult Choice
- Chapter 328: Surprise or Joy
- Chapter 327: Some Surprises
- Chapter 326: Growing Up
- Chapter 325: Flaunting Seniority
- Chapter 324: Not Too Bright
- Chapter 323: Let’s Get Married
- Chapter 322: Wanting to Get Married
- Chapter 321: Uninvited Guests
- Chapter 320: Making Her Attitude Clear
- Chapter 319: Getting Things Ready
- Chapter 318: 318 Can Be So Narcissistic
- Chapter 317: Daughter and Daughter-in-Law
- Chapter 316: The Good News Is Near
- Chapter 315: Harmony and Joy
- Chapter 314: Tempering the Will
- Chapter 313: All Good Kids
- Chapter 312: Rights and Wrongs
- Chapter 311: Getting Along Happily
- Chapter 310: The Four Treasures Go to School
- Chapter 309: Another Three Years
- Chapter 308: Mutual Devotion
- Chapter 307: Both Son and Daughter Achieved
- Chapter 306: Seeing the Clues
- Chapter 305: Bantering Interaction
- Chapter 304: Confession of Feelings
- Chapter 303: Reunion Once More
- Chapter 302: Visiting the Jiang Family
- Chapter 301: Each Has Their Own Fate
- Chapter 300 Marital Moments
- Chapter 299: Quietly Approaching
- Chapter 298: Love Begins to Bloom
- Chapter 297: Treat as Usual
- Chapter 296 - 29: Confirmation
- Chapter 295: Unexpected Good News
- Chapter 294: Buying a House and Settling Hukou
- Chapter 293: Adapting to New Roles
- Chapter 292: Every Family Has Its Own Story
- Chapter 291: Leading by Example
- Chapter 290: Who Is the Charmer For?
- Chapter 289: Wedding Invitation
- Chapter 288: A Promising Future
- Chapter 287: Home to Play With the Kids
- Chapter 286: A Perfect Conclusion
- Chapter 285: New Challenges
- Chapter 284: Goal Achieved
- Chapter 283: Reconciliation and Understanding
- Chapter 282: Awakening
- Chapter 281: Shu Lan Runs Away
- Chapter 280: Seeking Help
- Chapter 279: An Auspicious Start Cut Short
- Chapter 278: A Major Disagreement
- Chapter 277: The First Stroke of Fate
- Chapter 276: Everyone Has Their Own Fate
- Chapter 275: Cleaning Up the Aftermath
- Chapter 274: His Sacrifice for Her
- Chapter 273: Comfort and Reassurance
- Chapter 272: Settling the Matter
- Chapter 271: Danger in the Rain
- Chapter 270: Playing at Pretend, Becoming Real
- Chapter 269: Gossiping
- Chapter 268: Reunion
- Chapter 267: Old Schoolmates
- Chapter 266: Spring of 1978
- Chapter 265: Harmonious Relations
- Chapter 264: Perfect Success
- Chapter 263: The Calamity of the Golden Lock Charm
- Chapter 262: Leisurely Morning
- Chapter 261: Full Month Celebration
- Chapter 260: The Difficult Problem
- Chapter 259: Heart-to-Heart and Planning
- Chapter 258: Untying the Knot in the Heart
- Chapter 257: Journey to Beijing
- Chapter 256: Clarification and Apology
- Chapter 255: Such Is Reality
- Chapter 254: Reconnaissance and Investigation
- Chapter 253: Picking a Fight
- Chapter 252: Seeking Help
- Chapter 251: Visiting the Twins
- Chapter 250: Overjoyed with the Birth of Twin Sons
- Chapter 249: Dreams Come True
- Chapter 248: The College Entrance Exam Arrives
- Chapter 247: Feeling Good
- Chapter 246: Shrouded in Mystery
- Chapter 245: No Strings Attached
- Chapter 244: Overjoyed
- Chapter 243: Injury Brings Joy
- Chapter 242: Relationship Breakdown
- Chapter 241: Lingering Apprehension
- Chapter 240: Shameless Persistence
- Chapter 239: Don’t Take Things for Granted
- Chapter 238: Visitors from the Zheng Family
- Chapter 237: New Heights in Career
- Chapter 236: Doing Business
- Chapter 235: Psychological Gap
- Chapter 234: Legitimately and Rightfully
- Chapter 233: Friends and Family
- Chapter 232: Happily Ever After
- Chapter 231: Photos and Marriage Certificate
- Chapter 230: Asking About the Wedding Date
- Chapter 229: Pushed to Marry and Have Kids
- Chapter 228: Spring Festival of 1977
- Chapter 227: Facing Choices
- Chapter 226: A Casual Visit and Chat
- Chapter 225: Vacation Visit
- Chapter 224: Putting Plans into Action
- Chapter 223: Going All Out
- Chapter 222: Passing Through the Bright Road
- Chapter 221: Tit for Tat
- Chapter 220: Making Decisions
- Chapter 219: Preliminary Ideas
- Chapter 218: The Warmth of Home 218
- Chapter 217: Rewards for Efforts
- Chapter 216: Warning and Disciplinary Action
- Chapter 215 - 214: Career Life
- Chapter 214: New Colleagues
- Chapter 213: Future Plans
- Chapter 212: Moving In with a Suitcase
- Chapter 211: A New Journey
- Chapter 210: A New Transfer Order
- Chapter 209: Midnight Visit
- Chapter 208: Reckless Devotion
- Chapter 207: Within One’s Capability
- Chapter 206: Busy and Bustling
- Chapter 205: Turbulent Times
- Chapter 204: Deeply Worried
- Chapter 203: Visiting the Jiang Family
- Chapter 202: Mother and Daughter Chatting and Gossiping
- Chapter 201: A Joyful Betrothal
- Chapter 200: Making a Good Impression When In-Laws Meet
- Chapter 199: The Unpredictability of Life Is No Surprise
- Chapter 198 Couple Managing Daily Life
- Chapter 197: Fulfilling a Wish and Celebrating an Engagement
- Chapter 196: Coming Clean with Worries
- Chapter 195: Who Are Those Flirtatious Glances For?
- Chapter 194: True Joy in Family Reunion
- Chapter 193: Caring for Each Other Along the Way
- Chapter 192: Something’s Up When Going Home Together
- Chapter 191: Returning Home for Family Visit Together
- Chapter 190: Awaiting Yearning and Keeping Vigil
- Chapter 189: Three Rules and Another Scheme
- Chapter 188: Accidentally Agreed to Three Years
- Chapter 187: Soul-Searching—Do You Like Me?
- Chapter 186: Pitiful, Detestable, and Sad
- Chapter 185: Dusty Roads Can’t Conceal the Journey
- Chapter 184: Jiang Yan Leaves Again on a Mission
- Chapter 183: Grandma Jiang Hospitalized and Critically Ill
- Chapter 182: Staying Up on New Year’s Eve, Just the Two of Them
- Chapter 181: A Cozy Moment Sneaking Snacks in the Kitchen
- Chapter 180: Confession Rejected
- Chapter 179: Spending New Year’s Eve at the Jiang Family
- Chapter 178: Grandma’s Invitation Is Hard to Refuse
- Chapter 177: Where to Spend Lunar New Year’s Eve
- Chapter 176: Feelings Stirred, Returning to the Unit
- Chapter 175: Unexpected Humiliation
- Chapter 174: Awkward Encounters
- Chapter 173: Getting Along Well at the 173rd Hospital
- Chapter 172: Assignments Begin in March
- Chapter 171: An Unexpected Private Meal
- Chapter 170: Entrusting the Lamb to the Tigers
- Chapter 169: The Yang Family’s Little Treasure
- Chapter 168: Winning Unexpectedly Without Surprise
- Chapter 167: Getting Along Harmoniously
- Chapter 166: Jiang Yan’s Visit Brings Heartache
- Chapter 165: Clues Found, Person Located
- Chapter 164: Searching for a Way to Rescue Xue Yunyun
- Chapter 163: Trouble During Free Outing
- Chapter 162: Hard Training Pays Off
- Chapter 161: No Comparison, No Pain
- Chapter 160: Exhausted Like a Dog from Official Training
- Chapter 159: The 159th Battalion Is Full of Trouble
- Chapter 158: Here I Come, Departure Squad
- Chapter 157: Shopping and Gift-Giving
- Chapter 156: Joyful Reunion of the Young Ladies
- Chapter 155: First Meeting with the Jiang Family
- Chapter 154: Arriving in Beijing, Heading to the Jiang Family
- Chapter 153: It’s So Good to Have You
- Chapter 152: Companions Along the Way
- Chapter 151: Off to Beijing – Here I Come
- Chapter 150: Determined to Leave with Him
- Chapter 149: The Life You Want
- Chapter 148: Coaxing, Persuasion, and Bluffing All at Once
- Chapter 147: Jiang Yan Can’t Sit Still After Hearing the News
- Chapter 146: Mother and Daughter’s First Argument
- Chapter 145: Facing Blind Dates and Choices
- Chapter 144: Troubles Fade with the Seasons
- Chapter 143: Completely Overlooked
- Chapter 142: Conflicts and Tensions, All for Love
- Chapter 141: Do Reproach and Love Conflict?
- Chapter 140: Let Time Decide Everything
- Chapter 139: Obsession Is Hard to Shake
- Chapter 138: First Reflections on the Road Ahead
- Chapter 137: Another Cold Winter Month
- Chapter 136: Judging People and Acting Accordingly
- Chapter 135: Wedding Invitation Delivered—To Go or Not
- Chapter 134: Jiang Yan Offers a Solution
- Chapter 133: Sensing Trouble Ahead
- Chapter 132: Intentional and Unintentional First Probing
- Chapter 131: A Subtle Thought to Tag Along
- Chapter 130: Second Brother-in-law Restless and Uneasy
- Chapter 129: Little Sister-in-Law Dissatisfied and Causing Trouble
- Chapter 128: Why Isn’t a Room Reserved After Marriage?
- Chapter 127: Discussing Ideas for the House
- Chapter 126: A Heartfelt Intention Unknown to All
- Chapter 125: Unexpected Birthday Gifts
- Chapter 124: Family Happiness Requires Adjustment
- Chapter 123: Separated by Distance, Yet Longing for Each Other
- Chapter 122: She Didn’t Return for School Opening
- Chapter 121: Received Notice of Promotion
- Chapter 120: Rare Family Visits in the New Year
- Chapter 119: New Year’s Greetings and Village Gossip
- Chapter 118: Reaping What You Sow and Being Disliked
- Chapter 117: Ringing in the New Year
- Chapter 116: Jiang Yan Leaves with Regret
- Chapter 115: Cheng Hongbing Severely Injured and Disabled
- Chapter 114: Grandma Jiang’s Critical Injury After a Fall
- Chapter 113: Calm Restored, Yet Winds Rise Again
- Chapter 112: Turmoil Rising and Breaking Out
- Chapter 111: Jiang Yan Returns to the Capital, Jiang Family Members
- Chapter 110: New Year’s Arrival in 1973
- Chapter 109: The First Snow Is Not Beautiful
- Chapter 108: Invitation to Beijing Together
- Chapter 107: Reluctance at Sudden Departure
- Chapter 106: Roguery Is Useless
- Chapter 105: Unrivaled Thick Skin
- Chapter 104: Unfair Treatment Breeds Division
- Chapter 103: Planning for the Future Begins with Persuasion
- Chapter 102: Landing a Secure Job at the Factory
- Chapter 101: Wild Boasts, Telling Her to Get Lost
- Chapter 100: Who Cares About Your Advice on Grudges
- Chapter 99: Reunion Dinner of the Ninety-Nine
- Chapter 98: Don’t Overthink, So You Don’t Think
- Chapter 97: Excessive Ambiguity, Nervous Hearts
- Chapter 96: Expulsion and Disciplinary Record
- Chapter 95: The Demon Within
- Chapter 94: Right and Wrong Are Clearly Defined
- Chapter 93: Endless Turmoil and Slander
- Chapter 92: Satisfied with Punishment Received
- Chapter 91: Irresistible Without Knowing It
- Chapter 90: Who Benefits From Offering Themselves Up?
- Chapter 89: Annoying Without Knowing It
- Chapter 88: Accosted by Rotten Peach Blossoms on the Road
- Chapter 87: Outspoken and in Need of a Lesson
- Chapter 86: Rumors Arise as a Month Passes
- Chapter 85: Forced Into an Argument
- Chapter 84: Wild Fancies
- Chapter 83: Rewards for the Monthly Exam
- Chapter 82: Standing Up for Others Is Interesting
- Chapter 81: Winning Favor by Working in the Fields
- Chapter 80: Huge Contrast and Hidden Schemes
- Chapter 79: Honored Guests Warmly Welcomed
- Chapter 78: Missing You After So Many Days Apart
- Chapter 77: Awkwardly Throwing Oneself Into Someone’s Arms
- Chapter 76: The Arrival of a Newcomer, Joy or Not
- Chapter 75: Getting What You Need for a Better Life
- Chapter 74: Reluctant Farewell
- Chapter 73: Getting Acquainted and Being Roped In
- Chapter 72: A Leisurely Stroll and Encounter with Jiang Yan
- Chapter 71: Liu Ying Leaves After Being Disciplined
- Chapter 70: A Sleepless Night, Truly Annoying
- Chapter 69: A Thin Soup, a Bitter Life
- Chapter 68: The More Women, the More Trouble
- Chapter 67: Campus Life Begins
- Chapter 66: Crowded Dorm Registration on Opening Day
- Chapter 65: Warm Welcome, Hearts at Ease
- Chapter 64 Harmonious Family
- Chapter 63: Painful Memories and Unresolved Grudges
- Chapter 62: A Violent Confrontation Reveals the Past
- Chapter 61: Unwelcome and Irritated
- Chapter 60: Visiting Relatives Before School Starts
- Chapter 59: Joyful Laughter and Family Togetherness
- Chapter 58: A Battle of Wits and Courage Brings Abundant Rewards
- Chapter 57: Career Foundation Secured
- Chapter 56: What to Do When Reality Disappoints
- Chapter 55: Engagement Formalized with a Banquet
- Chapter 54: Can’t Neglect Money-Making Matters
- Chapter 53: Wasn’t That an Amazing Performance?
- Chapter 52: Cracking the Code by Chance
- Chapter 51: Sincerely Setting the Engagement
- Chapter 50: Apology Brings Abundant Rewards
- Chapter 49: Brawling and Tearing, Spurned by All
- Chapter 48: The Big Bad Wolf Lures the Little White Rabbit
- Chapter 47: Windfall in the Bag
- Chapter 46: Rising to Fame with the High School Entrance Exam
- Chapter 45: Keep Up the Good Work and Bare One’s Heart
- Chapter 44: Shoulder Heavy Responsibilities and Press On
- Chapter 43: Shamelessly Coaxing the Wife
- Chapter 42: Embarrassed by Stirred Feelings
- Chapter 41: Preparing for the Nerve-Racking Matchmaking
- Chapter 40: Bookstore Encounters and Another Meeting
- Chapter 39: Reading the Letter with Doubts in Her Heart
- Chapter 38: Striving to Arrange a Matchmaking Meeting
- Chapter 37: Parcel Delivery and Sewing Machine
- Chapter 36: Scheming Yet Again to Arrange a Match
- Chapter 35: Why Move House Overnight?
- Chapter 34: Where to Find a Perfect Husband
- Chapter 33: Neither Mother’s Nor In-Laws’ Is Truly Home
- Chapter 32: The Awkward Third-Day Homecoming
- Chapter 31: The Organization Approves—Go Pursue Her Quickly
- Chapter 30: Warm Farewell and Seeking Opportunities
- Chapter 29: She Let Go, He Grew Anxious
- Chapter 28: What to Do with Such Interest
- Chapter 27: So It Was You, Wasn’t It?
- Chapter 26: The Cliché Hero Saves the Beauty
- Chapter 25: Jia Bao Needs Polishing
- Chapter 24: A Satisfying Ending, Take It Easy
- Chapter 23: A Joyous Union
- Chapter 22: Many Rights and Wrongs in Human Relations
- Chapter 21: Resolutely Determined to Marry
- Chapter 20: Satisfied With the Match, Betrothal Gift Needed
- Chapter 19: What to Do About 19
- Chapter 18: Secretly Observing, Heart in Turmoil
- Chapter 17: Who Isn’t Favored by Heaven After 17 Days?
- Chapter 16: Study Hard and Make Progress Every Day
- Chapter 15: Destiny in My Own Hands
- Chapter 14: Do Your Best, Leave the Rest to Fate
- Chapter 13: Big Sister, Don’t Give Her to Second Sister
- Chapter 12: Threefold Tribunal of Right and Wrong
- Chapter 11: Opposing Forces—For Whose Sake?
- Chapter 10: Studying Is Imminent
- Chapter 9: Sorting Belongings and New Information
- Chapter 8: Running Into Acquaintances with Smiles and Jokes
- Chapter 7: Getting Familiar with the Surroundings and Touring the Town
- Chapter 6: A Dyke of a Thousand Miles Collapses From an Ant Nest
- Chapter 5: Life Is Nothing but Bitterness and Resentment
- Chapter 4: Since Here, Make Yourself at Home
- Chapter 3: Reborn After Dying from Overwork 3
- Chapter 2: Reborn After Working to Death 2
- Chapter 1: A New Life After Death from Overwork