A group of people walked and chatted towards the Housing Administration Bureau. Chen Lan, while walking, mentally prepared fifty-two thousand yuan for the house payment from her system warehouse.
Chen Lan had prepared four portions in total, each wrapped in a black cloth bag, with thirteen thousand yuan in each bag, which meant thirteen bundles of large black tens.
When they were nearing the street of the Housing Administration Bureau, Chen Lan saw that there were no people around. She instantly took out the four black bags filled with money from her system warehouse and called out to the six people, including Er Hu, who were walking in front of her.
Chen Lan handed the bags of money to Er Hu and Xiao Shuan, one bag to each of the brothers, and then handed the other two black bags of money to Xiao Shan and Lin Mao.
The four men received the black bags from Chen Lan with a sense of bewilderment. They all stared at her with wide eyes.
Chen Lan explained in a low voice, "Didn't we tell the people at the Housing Administration Bureau that we would jointly buy four small Western-style houses? This is the money for buying the houses. The four small Western-style houses will be one for each of your families. Remember to write your own names on the property deeds, understand?"
At this moment, Er Hu asked, "Xiao Lan, what about you guys?"
Chen Lan smiled and replied, "Xiang Xi and Xiang Dong, the brothers, will naturally live in their own home with me! Besides, that place was their home since childhood, they were born there. It would be a pity if such a large mansion in my maternal home remained empty!"
Xiao Shuan said, "Sister Xiao Lan, didn't you say it wasn't time to go home yet? You've given the houses to us four! What about you?"
Chen Lan smiled and asked, "If we can't go back to live, can we stay at your place temporarily? What? Would the four of you be unwilling?"
Xiao Shuan, Lin Mao, and Xiao Shan, the three of them, replied in unison, "Sister Xiao Lan, how could that be! You paid for the houses! You can live there as long as you want."
Er Hu also chimed in, "Xiao Lan, but..."
Chen Lan didn't want to discuss house matters on the main street! So she immediately interrupted Er Hu's words and said, "Brother Er Hu, stop pushing back. We are all one big family with many people. When everyone returns in the future, they will need a place to stay in the capital."
Seeing Er Hu about to say something else, Chen Lan continued to explain, "We don't know how the houses back home are doing yet. Besides, aren't you planning to do construction and transportation businesses in the capital in the future? You'll need a place to stay in the capital anyway, right? This is the place I've prepared for you all to stay in the capital. None of you should refuse anymore!" Su Dan Novel Network
Having lived together in the valley for decades, the four of them knew Chen Lan's character. Moreover, they were used to following Chen Lan's arrangements for everything. So, since Chen Lan had said this much! The four of them fell silent and stopped talking.
When Chen Lan and the others arrived at the Housing Administration Bureau, the staff had been waiting for a long time! Seeing them appear at the entrance, they immediately rushed out to greet them.
Chen Lan couldn't help but smile at their demeanor. She thought to herself, she had bought quite a few houses over the years, and this Housing Administration Bureau had the best service attitude of them all! This must be the charm of money!
In her previous life, Chen Lan had lived at the very bottom of society, so she strongly agreed with the saying: "Have anything, but don't be sick; have nothing, but don't be without money."
Although this saying sounded vulgar and a bit materialistic, if you thought about it carefully, it was indeed the case! Wasn't it?
Otherwise, why would there be the most classic saying from ancient times: "The poor in the bustling city are ignored, while the rich in the deep mountains have distant relatives." This saying fully exposed the ugly face of people's snobbery in real life. This is human nature, isn't it?
Therefore, Chen Lan believed that no matter where in the world, money is always the most effective and direct passport.
Although people say money isn't everything! But without money, nothing can be done! Chen Lan firmly believed this.
While Chen Lan was lost in thought and having a deep reflection, the work of counting money was in full swing.
Almost all the staff from the Housing Administration Bureau had come out to help count the money. After they counted it once, their accountant counted it one last time.
Seeing everyone busy, Chen Lan took a few steps back and walked out of the Housing Administration Bureau onto the main road outside. Xiang Xi and Xiang Dong saw Chen Lan leave and also followed her out the door.
The three of them found a flowerbed and sat down to wait for Er Hu and the other four. Then, the three of them looked at each other blankly, as there was really nothing to say or do at the moment, so they could only wait like this!
Chen Lan felt that waiting around wasn't ideal, so she decided to ask Xiang Dong about going to the black market that evening.
Chen Lan opened her mouth and asked, "Brother Xiang Dong, what samples are you planning to take to the black market tonight? Since we have nothing to do right now, tell me, so I can ask Father-in-law to help you prepare in advance."
Xiang Dong thought for a moment and replied, "Er Hu and I have also observed for the past couple of days. We've found that items for young couples getting married are the most in demand. For example, sets of enamel basins and cups, a complete set in bright red cost over a hundred yuan! And you can't buy them without coupons! There are also satin quilt covers and brightly colored festive bedsheets for the bed. In short, anything with festive colors is very popular."
At this point, Xiang Xi chimed in, "I know, and also watches, bicycles, sewing machines, portable radios, and even televisions. These items are all very popular, and they are very scarce, requiring coupons to buy."
Chen Lan hesitated upon hearing about these items. Enamelware and bedding would be easy, and watches wouldn't be a problem either. The small portable radios, the kind made for the elderly to listen to news in her previous life, should also not be an issue! However, televisions and sewing machines would be a big problem!
This is because these two items produced in modern times are far too advanced, and it would be impossible to bring them to this era for sale! Chen Lan thought that if she could get them for her own use, it would be fine.
With this thought, Chen Lan spoke truthfully, "Other things are not a problem, but there are some issues with televisions and sewing machines."
Xiang Xi anxiously pressed, "Little Blue, those two items are the most in-demand on the market right now, especially televisions. By the way, Little Blue, don't the sewing cooperatives in our valley have quite a few sewing machines? What's the problem? Tell me quickly, and I'll see if I can think of a solution."
Chen Lan smiled when she heard Xiang Xi say this and explained, "Little Watermelon, this time you definitely won't be able to help. Because these two items are too advanced, they are not suitable for use in this era at all. However, I can get one of each for you to study."
Xiang Xi immediately became happy upon hearing this and repeatedly said, "Good, good, as long as I can study it, that's fine!"