novelraw Chapter 332 : Want to Buy a House_
Chapter 332 : Want to Buy a House_
Chapter 332: Want to Buy a House?
Chen Fan really chose to take the bus all the way to send Su Ruochu to the town's main bus station.
Sitting on the bus, her head lightly resting on Chen Fan's shoulder, Su Ruochu had a happy smile on her face.
"I feel so happy now."
All the problems that had been bothering her were solved.
From now on, she could openly date Chen Fan without worrying about her family's opposition.
"Chen Fan, I'm so happy."
Seeing Su Ruochu staring at him, her big eyes sparkling, Chen Fan resisted the urge to kiss her.
"I'm happy too."
Su Ruochu tightly hugged Chen Fan's arm, leaning into his embrace.
Happily gazing out at the scenery, Su Ruochu murmured, "I never knew our town had such beautiful countryside scenery."
"Actually... it might be nice to live in the countryside in the future."
Chen Fan lowered his head and asked with a smile, "Would you be willing to retreat to the countryside with me in the future, build a house, buy a few acres of land, grow vegetables, and live a life of rising with the sun and resting at sunset? Would you like a life like that?"
"I'd love that," Su Ruochu replied without hesitation. "As long as I can be with you, I'm willing to go anywhere you are."
"But... the place you find must allow us to see the starry sky at night."
Chen Fan smiled and pinched Su Ruochu's nose.
"Silly girl, how could I ever let you suffer with me in the countryside?"
"I promise you, I'll strive to earn enough money by the age of forty to retire and focus on being with you. At that time, whether you want to travel the world or live in seclusion on a small island, it's up to you."
Su Ruochu's eyes sparkled as she stared at Chen Fan and murmured, "Are you sweet-talking me again? I'll take you seriously this time."
Chen Fan smiled, "This time I'm telling the truth, and I'll follow through."
...
After seeing Su Ruochu off at the town's main bus station, the two lovebirds cuddled for a while before Chen Fan finally boarded the bus home as Su Ruochu's bus left.
By the time he got home, it was almost dark.
Li Jinqiu was cooking in the kitchen and immediately asked when she saw her son return, "Did you send her home safely?"
Chen Fan picked up a tomato and took a bite.
"Don't worry, she's home safe."
Li Jinqiu anxiously looked at her son, "She didn't say anything, did she?"
"Say what?" Chen Fan looked puzzled.
"Your dad and I were worried she might look down on our family's circumstances..."
Chen Fan laughed bitterly, "Mom, where did you get that idea? She's not that kind of girl."
"If she were that kind of person, I wouldn't be with her in the first place."
"This girl is so lovely, I really liked her at first sight."
Chen Fan leaned closer, "Isn't she beautiful? Mom, are you satisfied with the daughter-in-law I've found for you?"
Li Jinqiu glanced at her son, "I'm just worried you won't be able to control her in the future..."
"That won't happen. Don't you know what kind of person your son is? She wouldn't dare defy me, and I'll have the final say in all big and small matters at home in the future..."
Li Jinqiu pretended to hit him and scolded him with a laugh.
"This naughty boy is getting more and more unruly."
"Hurry up and wash your hands, it's time for dinner. Your dad has something to discuss with you tonight."
"Ah? What is it?" Chen Fan poked his head in from the doorway.
Li Jinqiu waved her hand, "Wait for your dad to tell you himself tonight."
Chen Fan scratched his head, "What's going on? Why the secrecy?"
Soon, Chen Fan learned about the announcement his parents wanted to make.
"Really?"
Chen Fan looked at his parents across the table with some surprise.
"Dad and Mom, are you serious about what you said?"
"You really want to go to the county town to buy a house?"
Li Jinqiu looked at her husband and took over the conversation.
"If your dad says it's true, would he really lie to you?"
"We've already made plans, and in a couple of days, we'll go to the county town to see if there are any newly built communities."
Chen Fan excitedly waved his hand, "Why wait a couple of days? Dad and Mom, leave this matter to me, and I'll help you take care of it."
"I'll ask around and find out where the best communities are in the county town, and we can go directly there to buy a place..."
Li Jinqiu looked at her son, "But your dad can only go when he's off work."
Chen Jianye also spoke up, "We'll handle this ourselves. You don't need to get involved."
Chen Fan smiled and nodded, "Okay, okay, I won't get involved. You two can choose whatever you want."
However, Chen Fan was still very curious.
"Dad and Mom, why did you suddenly think of buying a house?"
Previously, Chen Fan had tried so many ways to persuade them more than once, but the elderly couple stubbornly refused to budge.
They felt that buying a house was just a waste of money, and it was more comfortable to live in their own village house.
What happened today?
Why did they change their mind so abruptly?
Li Jinqiu smiled and said, "Your dad and I can see that this girl Su Ruochu is a good child."
"If she can marry into our Chen family in the future, it will be a blessing for the old Chen family."
"It's fine for us to live in the village, but if we let her live with us in the village in the future, it would be difficult to justify."
"Our old house is not well-insulated in the winter, and we need to burn a stove. When you two graduate and start working, and come back for the New Year and such, there won't even be a room for you to stay in."
"We can't let her suffer with you..."
"So your dad decided to buy a new house in the county town."
So that's how it was.
Chen Fan had a wry smile on his face.
If he had known earlier that this daughter-in-law Su Ruochu would have such a good influence, he should have brought her home sooner.
But no matter what, as long as the elderly couple was willing to buy a new house, it was fine.
At this time, Chen Jianye spoke up, "We'll buy a new house and have it renovated. Your mom and I can occasionally go there to help you clean it up, but we'll still live here most of the time."
Upon hearing this, Chen Fan wasn't happy.
"Dad and Mom, since you've decided to buy a new house, why not just move there directly?"
Li Jinqiu reminded from the side, "Your dad plans to buy this house for you to use as your marital home."
Chen Fan was stunned, then laughed bitterly.
"Aren't you two thinking a bit too far ahead?"
"Besides, the new house for me and Su Ruochu to live in probably won't be bought in the county town. We might go to another city."
However, Chen Jianye put down the glass of wine in his hand.
"Even if you go to the ends of the earth, when you come back home, you'll still need a place to stay, right?"
"This house is for you two to have a place to stay."
Chen Fan smiled bitterly, "Dad, if that's the case, we might as well buy a larger unit, like a four-bedroom or three-bedroom."
"After all, Su Ruochu and I are still students now, and we can't get married anytime soon. You two can just live in the new house for the time being."
"Didn't you say that a new house needs to be lived in to have a lively atmosphere?"
Seeing his dad stay silent, Chen Fan gave his mom a meaningful look.
Li Jinqiu spoke softly, "Dear, the child is being so filial... Why don't we just listen to him?"
Chen Fan chimed in, "Even if you can't bear to leave this village house in the future, you can always come back and stay for a couple of days."
Chen Jianye remained silent for two seconds, and finally spoke.
"Let's go take a look in a couple of days to see if there are any suitable houses. We can discuss the rest later..."
Hearing this, Chen Fan knew his dad had finally listened.
He secretly heaved a sigh of relief.
Chen Jianye took a sip of wine and then looked at his son.
"When you went to her family today, did her parents give you a hard time?"
Chen Fan smiled, "Of course not, her parents agreed to our relationship."
Chen Jianye pointed at Chen Fan's hand.
"When you lie, you subconsciously pick at your fingers with your nails. I've noticed this habit of yours since you were very young."
Chen Fan looked down at his fingers, feeling a bit embarrassed.
However, Chen Jianye looked at Chen Fan with great solemnity.
"Son, your parents don't have much accomplishment in life, and we've caused you to suffer humiliation at their family's place."
Chen Fan's eyes immediately stung, and he almost shed tears.
Indeed, parents are always the ones who understand their children the best.
Chen Jianye continued, "Your mom and I originally didn't really recommend you date this girl because of the huge gap in family backgrounds."
"But after meeting her today, we've changed our minds. This girl is a good child. If she can marry into our old Chen family in the future, it will be a blessing for our Chen family."
"Son, rest assured, as long as her family agrees to your relationship, I will fully support you."
"I will put in as much effort as I can, and I absolutely won't let you feel unable to hold your head up in front of her family."
"I also absolutely cannot let them think that their daughter will suffer hardship by marrying into our family."
Chen Fan's nose stung, and his voice choked up with emotion.
"Dad, why would you say that? That kind of thing won't happen."