Chapter 17: Urban God-Level Tycoon System (17)

"Mom."

Zhou Meijiao interrupted her:

"Xudong and I are doing just fine, don't listen to Auntie's nonsense. Besides, it's not like we really don't have money to live on; it's just that there were fewer orders this year than in previous years, so we wanted to save some money for emergencies. Furthermore, Niannian is only two; if we really want him to attend this school district, it won't be too late to buy in two years."

"Alright then."

Seeing that her daughter had made up her mind, Mother Zhou stopped trying to persuade her.

Instead, she asked if her son-in-law was short on cash for his business, and if he was, she and the old man could take out some of their pension to help him out.

Zhou Meijiao hugged her mother, moved:

"Mom, you're so kind! But we really aren't short on money for living expenses. Besides, if you take out your pension to support us, Auntie will mock you again."

Speak of the devil and he shall appear.

Just as Mother Zhou was contacting the landlord to cancel the house viewing, over there, He Dongli, having heard the news, came over to probe the situation:

"Little sister, what's going on with your Meijiao? Why did she suddenly stop looking at houses? Although my Taotao's residential complex is indeed a bit pricey because of the good school district, if you don't buy a house in the city, is your Meijiao planning to let Niannian study in the countryside? No matter how good the education in a small town is, it can't compare to the city..."

Mother Zhou was a bit annoyed: "My Meijiao just doesn't want to buy that house, she didn't say she wouldn't send Niannian to study in the city."

He Dongli wore an expression of "Who are you trying to fool?" and "As if I don't know": "The school district housing in my Taotao's complex is definitely the best; not a single other complex can compare."

"What's so good about it! It's old and small," Mother Zhou retorted.

He Dongli was not to be outdone: "That 'old, broken, and small' place is a famous school district property, and the price is even higher than those new houses in the city center. Oh, if your son-in-law can't afford it, just say he can't afford it; I'm not an outsider. Meijiao is the same, why put on such a front in front of her own aunt!"

Then she added with pride:

"By the way, I haven't told you the good news yet. My son-in-law is going to buy another house in the city soon, and this time it's a villa. He took me to look around two days ago, and the environment of the complex is beyond words. Once they move in, I'll have Taotao invite us over as guests, and we can stay in the same room for a few extra days. Don't worry, your niece's husband is very generous; he won't say anything even if we stay for ten days or half a month."

At this moment, Zhou Meijiao returned from the supermarket with her son.

He Dongli grabbed Niannian and teased him:

"Yo, I haven't seen you for a while, and our Niannian has become much sturdier. Niannian, go act cute and ask your parents to buy a house in the city, so you can live in the same complex as your Auntie Taotao and attend the best school across the street. When your Auntie Taotao gives birth to a little brother, you two can go to school together."

Zhou Meijiao frowned: "Auntie, don't say these things in front of the child."

"Pah! What of it!"

He Dongli was dismissive.

"It's not that I'm lecturing you, Meijiao, but you should think more about Niannian. How important is a school district? You shouldn't be reluctant to spend the money just because you think the school district housing is old and small. If you're really short on cash, I'll talk to Taotao and have her lend you some. It's just that her mother-in-law is a bit difficult to deal with; if it really doesn't work out, you can pay some interest so that your cousin Taotao isn't caught in the middle..."

He Dongli was still rambling when Zhou Meijiao's phone rang.

It was Xie Xudong calling.

"Wife, you and Niannian are still at your mother's house, right? My little aunt and cousin are here! Let's eat together at noon!

My cousin has already booked a table at the Imperial Court Night Banquet! I'm going back to the village now to pick up Mom, Dad, and the grandparents. My cousin said she has a car and will pick you up on the way.

Tell Mom and Dad too, don't cook at noon; my little aunt said we should all go together, it'll be lively with more people!"

He Dongli overheard this and gossiped, taking over the conversation:

"Xudong's little aunt? Is that the one who had a child out of wedlock back then? Didn't they say life was quite difficult? How is she suddenly being so generous? Could it be that she's remarried?

It's not that I'm saying anything, but at her age, and with an unmarried daughter in tow, what kind of second-marriage man could she find? Could it be some old geezer in his seventies or eighties?

Imperial Court Night Banquet sounds familiar... Yo! Isn't that right across from my son-in-law's place! Let's go, let's go! I'll go with you all to join in the fun."

"..."

Zhou Meijiao wanted to refuse.

But her aunt shamelessly clung to them and wouldn't leave, saying it nicely—that since the in-law's aunt had come, they had to greet her before leaving—but who knew what calculations were turning in her head.

Mother Zhou looked embarrassed; she couldn't drive her own older sister away, so she had to urge her repeatedly:

"When people arrive in a moment, big sister, you must not talk too much; just say hello. After all, that is Xudong's own aunt, and our two families will have to interact in the future."

"I know, I know."

While they were talking, the group arrived at the entrance of the residential complex, and before long, they saw a motorcade driving toward the intersection.

A uniform line of low-key yet luxurious black luxury cars drove orderly to the front of the complex, attracting the eyes of everyone present.

Just as everyone was whispering and guessing which rich family's display this was, the cars slowly came to a stop.

"Is that Meijiao?"

Xie Shuling stepped out of the second luxury car.

With a smile on her face, she walked gracefully toward Zhou Meijiao and the others, followed by four burly, sturdy bodyguards, all over 1.9 meters tall, dressed in uniform and wearing sunglasses.

"Meijiao, in-laws, oh my, and our little Niannian, it's been a long time. Today, Yang Yang is hosting, let's all have a meal together. Come! Get in the car! It's not good to block the complex gate; let's chat once we're in the cars."

Xie Yang also stepped out of a stretched Bentley, similarly followed by four bodyguards.

Having completed a "jog a lap around the residential complex and greet at least 10 security guards patrolling the villa area" Task early in the morning, she had gained a team of bodyguards with a luxury car lineup.

Not only did it save her a large expense, but the captain of the bodyguards was also a retired athlete who had been a world martial arts champion, and Xie Yang was in an infinitely good mood.

She waved to the crowd: "Sister-in-law, Uncle, Aunt, you all ride in my car; this one has more space, and I even installed a child seat for Niannian."

Xie Xufang poked his head out from a car behind: "Sister-in-law, I'm back too! Hehe!"

He had secured eight million in sponsorship from his cousin, so when his cousin wanted him to accompany her back to their hometown, his friends packed him into the car without a word. They had gone ahead to the school to prepare for opening the company.

That's right!

With his cousin's sponsorship, there was no need to grovel and beg for investment everywhere; they could completely open a technology company themselves!

Of course, the largest shareholder was his cousin, and the six of them contributed technology as equity, each holding an 8% stake.

This was much better than their original plan!

Xie Xufang had been grinning the whole way, and only now did he come back to his senses.

Looking at this luxury car formation, not to mention Zhou Meijiao's family, even He Dongli, who prided herself on having seen the world with her son-in-law, was so dumbfounded she couldn't make a sound.

Good heavens!

What kind of powerful second-marriage man had Meijiao's mother-in-law's sister-in-law—the one who had a child out of wedlock—hooked up with!