Chapter 1236

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

And at this time, the Other Side.

Wang Xiaohua flew back from Beijing.

He came out of Baiyun Airport, and the time was still a bit early.

He just wanted to go sit a while at his eldest brother Wang Dashan's place.

Wang Dashan had already learned that his parents back in their hometown were going to set up a cenotaph for Li Jianjia, so he also planned to go back tonight, wait for the funeral arrangements to be finished tomorrow, and then go down together.

"You wait for me at the airport, I'll drive over to pick you up right now!"

When Wang Dashan received Wang Xiaohua's call, he said this.

"Big Brother, it's such a long way, I'll just take a taxi there myself."

Wang Dashan, however, said:

"I'm just strolling around nearby, I'll be there in a bit."

Wang Xiaohua could only smile:

"Alright then, I'll wait for you at the airport."

In less than half an hour, Wang Dashan really did arrive.

This proved he hadn't lied; he really was strolling around nearby.

Wang Xiaohua hadn't brought any luggage back, got straight into the passenger seat, fastened his seatbelt, and then asked:

"Big Brother, why are you strolling around near this airport? Where are Sister-in-law and the kids?"

"Your sister-in-law is taking care of the kids; I happened to come over to this side to look at property developments today."

"Haven't you already bought a villa? Why buy another house?"

Wang Xiaohua was somewhat surprised.

He felt that with his big brother and sister-in-law's financial resources, even if they wanted to buy a new house, they would buy one in a more central region, not come all the way out to this remote suburban area near Baiyun Airport.

Wang Dashan just said with a smile:

"I'm flipping houses, and I'm not afraid to tell you the truth: I currently hold 8 properties, and additionally I've joined a house-flipping group organized by a friend, currently flipping urban renewal properties."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaohua was even more stunned.

"Urban renewal properties?"

Wang Dashan, face full of confidence:

"Yeah, urban renewal properties; this thing makes money fast. As long as there's a demolition, the money hits the account immediately. It's way more awesome than flipping new commercial housing!"

Wang Xiaohua then gossiped and asked a sentence:

"Which urban renewal properties are you flipping?"

"Right at University Town!"

"University Town has urban renewal properties?" Wang Xiaohua was even more astonished.

He already faintly sensed something was off.

"Doesn't University Town have several urban villages? My friend can get inside information, saying that Suishi Village inside won't be long before it gets demolished."

"Suishi Village? That village next to South China University of Technology, right?"

Back when Li Jianjia was studying at University Town, Wang Xiaohua and Li Jianjia had wandered all over the place; they'd also been to Suishi Village and knew some of the situation inside.

Wang Dashan said with a smile:

"Right, that village next to South China University of Technology. As long as it gets demolished, we'll make a huge profit!"

Wang Dashan's face was full of longing.

Just waiting for the good thing to arrive.

Wang Xiaohua, however, asked weakly:

"Big Brother, this isn't a small matter. Did you discuss it with Sister-in-law beforehand?"

Wang Dashan immediately revealed displeasure:

"How didn't I discuss it with her? She just thinks I'm stupid. This she won't let me do, that she won't let me do, making me look like a good-for-nothing! This time flipping urban renewal properties she strongly opposed; it's me who wants to flip them. I have to prove to her that I'm not just someone who eats her soft rice!"

Wang Xiaohua didn't know whether to laugh or cry:

"Proved it, and then what?"

This question actually stumped Wang Dashan at once.

To tell the truth, he didn't know what would happen after proving it either.

Wang Xiaohua then said to him:

"Big Brother, you're not young anymore. Don't act like a child throwing a tantrum out of spite."

Wang Dashan was depressed:

"Third Brother, you don't support me flipping houses either?"

Wang Xiaohua hurriedly said:

"I didn't say I don't support it. I just hope you can straighten out your thinking and see the situation clearly. Let me analyze it for you."

Wang Dashan's face was sullen:

"Fine, you speak!"

Wang Xiaohua then said:

"Aren't you trying to prove yourself? Then there are only two outcomes. First, you prove it — and after you've proven it, are you going to divorce Eldest Sister-in-law?"

"It wouldn't come to that. I just don't want her looking down on me that much."

"The problem between you isn't who looks down on whom. It's that Eldest Sister-in-law is too domineering, always blunt and sharp-tongued, while you're too sensitive inside, always caring about village gossip — even when no one's said anything to you, you catch wind and shadows and convince yourself they've said something about you."

Wang Dashan didn't know what to say for a moment.

Because he knew, what Xiao Hua said was right.

Xiao Hua continued:

"You prove yourself, and you still have to live with Eldest Sister-in-law. A relationship turned stiff isn't so easy to repair. And if the second situation happens — you fail to prove yourself — you'll likely lose a good sum of money, and won't your relationship with Eldest Sister-in-law become even more tense? Who knows, it might really reach a point of no return."

Wang Dashan's face was full of gloom and impatience:

"Third Brother, even you don't support me? I feel this time flipping houses I can really make big money. Real estate's so hot right now, it's impossible to lose!"

Xiao Hua gave a bitter smile:

"This isn't about whether flipping houses loses or makes money. It's that there's a problem with the way you and Eldest Sister-in-law get along."

Wang Dashan, however, said:

"She's already given birth to a kid. Could she really divorce me?"

Wang Dashan felt that with a child as a bond, Du Xiaojuan shouldn't divorce lightly.

Then he said again:

"Third Brother, I know you're book-smart, but feelings — you'd better not come guiding me on that. You mind your own self first. Speaking of which, back then how did your wife end up jumping off a building? How come you didn't watch over her, guide her properly?"

Wang Dashan's words seemed light and offhand, but carried another meaning.

You couldn't even manage your own wife, to the point she jumped to her death — what qualifications do you have to point fingers at my relationship?

Xiao Hua was so clever, he naturally caught Wang Dashan's meaning at once.

So he showed a bitter smile:

"Fine, then let's not talk about this. Honestly, I don't understand flipping houses either. You just take it easy."

Wang Dashan laughed:

"Rest assured. This time it's a partner from Wanjia Commodities taking me to flip houses. An old friend in business for many years — we see each other all the time. He wouldn't screw me over!"

Xiao Hua didn't say anything more.

The two went together to Du Xiaojuan's side. Xiao Hua stopped at the supermarket on the way and bought a few sets of children's clothes, then gave them to Du Xiaojuan as a gift.

After Du Xiaojuan accepted them, she was delighted, praising Xiao Hua:

"So young, yet so sensible. This gift hits right in my heart. Of your three brothers, I'm most optimistic about you!"

A gift's value isn't in its price, but in whether it reaches the heart.

The child's still small — drinking milk, changing diapers, clothes get dirty easily, have to change several sets a day.

Du Xiaojuan had no time to go buy them herself. Xiao Hua delivering a few sets over happened to solve her urgent need.

"Eldest Sister-in-law, I just bought these casually. Please don't dislike them. I don't know what styles kids wear either."

Xiao Hua said humbly.

Du Xiaojuan said with a smile:

"What style? As long as they fit! A boy can wear anything. A girl's the one who needs dressing up pretty!"

Then Du Xiaojuan said again:

"I had Kang Yi make lunch. In a bit we'll eat lunch together, then you and Dashan head back to the hometown side!"

Xiao Hua nodded:

"Okay, Eldest Sister-in-law!"

At this moment Wang Dashan turned and went to the toilet.

Du Xiaojuan held the child, pulled Xiao Hua aside, and said softly:

"Xiao Hua, your big brother went to flip houses. I persuaded him but couldn't stop him. Why don't you find a chance to help me persuade him? You know his head doesn't work too well. Afraid he'll be sweet-talked. The family doesn't need him to earn money. There's really no need to let him take this risk."

Xiao Hua didn't know what to say for a moment.

It's not that he hadn't persuaded him. Just on the way here he'd persuaded him.

Only pity his big brother seemingly wouldn't listen to his words either.

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