Switched Marriage The Coddled Little Wife novel Chapter 53

Chapter 53: Chapter 53 Lacking Money

Lin Chuxia really had no idea that Qin Han developed such animosity towards Su Wensong just from one visit to the store.

The next day, Sun Lanlan came over, and with her, her third brother Sun Bingnan.

As soon as she arrived at the store, Sun Lanlan started talking to Lin Chuxia about marriage prospects, "The moment my mom heard that my third brother and I were coming to the city to work, she didn’t hesitate to call off the arranged marriage that wasn’t set in stone. That’s all in the past now. She also said that with a job in the city, I should work hard. Once you’re employed here, any future matchmakers will have to think twice. If not a city-dweller, at least someone who works in the city."

This outcome was within Lin Chuxia’s expectations. The villagers, generation after generation of farmers, dreamed of escaping the fields. There had been no opportunity before, but with relaxed policies now, and with Sun Lanlan securing a job in the city, why would Aunt Sun want her to marry a farmer and return to village life?

With the addition of Sun Lanlan and Sun Bingnan, work in the shop suddenly became much easier.

After acclimatizing the two newcomers to the job for a couple of days, Lin Chuxia felt comfortable leaving them to it and went with Su Wensong to look for houses.

Su Wensong had already checked out a few places in those two days, two of which were quite well-located: one was for rent only, the other could be either rented or sold.

Lin Chuxia first visited the closer one, a courtyard with three rooms but no side rooms, which made it appear quite spacious. The owner had moved to a new family building and only wanted to rent the courtyard, mentioning they still had elderly relatives in the countryside who might move into the city when they got older.

The yard looked quite suitable, spacious enough for any kind of arrangement.

However, Lin Chuxia didn’t rush to make a decision and went to check out the slightly more distant one.

It was an ancestral home with four main rooms and two side rooms.

Previously, two elderly residents lived there, but their children were all out of town. Last year, one of the elders passed away, and the surviving one was taken by a son, leaving the house empty.

It just so happened that the son was back for the annual remembrance of the deceased elder and wanted to deal with the property. He preferred a long-term lease, but if the price was right, he was willing to sell.

Because it was an old house, the condition was somewhat dilapidated, and it had hosted a funeral not long before, which left it looking a bit desolate.

Worried that Lin Chuxia might be superstitious, Su Wensong didn’t strongly recommend this courtyard.

Lin Chuxia looked around the courtyard inside and out, "What’s the asking price for this place?"

"For rent, it’s cheap. The owner is aware of the house’s state and only asks for 80 yuan a year. He hopes for a minimum of a two-year lease. If you’re buying, the bottom price is this number..." Su Wensong held up three fingers.

3000 yuan!

Lin Chuxia inspected the house’s beams and windows. Though in disrepair, with some fixing up, it could still serve its purpose. Yet, in the long term, there could be hidden problems.

The price of 3000 yuan was indeed not expensive.

The housing market had just opened up. With few people selling and even fewer buying, that’s why prices were pressed so low.

In a couple of years, when people become more aware of buying properties, especially when the family unit buildings transition from public to private ownership, the price of such small courtyards would generally hit 1000 yuan per room, not something just anyone could afford.

Seeing her careful consideration, Su Wensong ventured to ask, "Are you thinking of buying this place?"

Lin Chuxia stepped out of the house, closed the door behind her, and dusted off her hands, "I do have that in mind," but the problem is the lack of money.

"When is the owner leaving?"

"In addition to performing the annual remembrance for the elder, the owner is here to deal with the house and will stay at most three more days, as he has work elsewhere."

Lin Chuxia nodded, "Go talk to the owner and push down the price further. If we buy it, can we lower the price a bit more? And is there any flexibility to extend the time by a couple of days? I’ll try to figure out how to raise some money."

"Going to borrow money?"