School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert-Chapter 481 - 482: Buying a House

"Big brother, why are you speaking against me too?" Liu Xiaolei pursed her lips and said, "I'm not getting married yet, all for you. I... I've already decided, I must buy you a house next to Fuxing Community before I get married. Once I'm married, my income won't be available for you. And I've already found the place, a little over six thousand per square meter, about one hundred twenty plus square meters in total, roughly eight hundred thousand or so."

"Xiao Lei, where are we supposed to get that much money?!" Liu Dajun's heart swelled with emotion, his tears nearly spilling. Having such a sister, what more could an elder brother ask for?

"I have over two hundred thousand on hand," Liu Xiaolei quickly said. "Big brother, you just need to gather a few tens of thousands, and we can make the down payment. We can pay off the rest slowly."

"You have that much money?" Liu Dajun asked, surprised, looking at his younger sister.

"Yeah," Liu Xiaolei nodded, saying, "At Hanmen Restaurant, I make over eight thousand a month, plus there are bonuses during holidays. Just a few days ago, I received a few tens of thousands in bonuses. Along with some earlier income from Shenzhen, I've got a tad more than two hundred and twenty thousand."

"I've got a bit over ninety thousand too," Liu Dajun nodded. He suddenly became excited. Owning a house would give him confidence to commit to his current girlfriend. He'd been hesitant to bring his girlfriend home because their home was just too... poor. He feared the girl would turn around and leave the moment she saw it. Owning a house would change everything... everything would be different. Even if they were still poor, having a house to show made a huge difference.

"Then let's go lock down that house tomorrow," Liu Xiaolei said.

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"Really?!" Upon hearing this, Liu Dajun's eyes turned red with excitement.

"Big brother, when have I ever lied to you?" Liu Xiaolei chuckled.

"Xiao Lei, thank you," Liu Dajun said, his tears streaming down.

"Big brother, I also know why you don't bring your girlfriend home," Liu Xiaolei took a deep breath, raised her head to look around the bare walls, and said, "If it were me, I wouldn't dare bring someone home either. But tomorrow, you can bring your girlfriend out for a meal, and then we'll go straight to book the house, write it under your name."

"Okay, okay, okay!" Liu Dajun repeated fervently.

Sensing Liu Dajun's deep emotions, could he have any regrets having such a sister in his life? That dinner, Old Liu was quite reassured, seeing his children supporting each other, his daughter achieving something, and his son about to start a family and establish himself again. However, he also felt regret for not being able to see his granddaughter by the end of the year, and for not being able to ease some of the burden off his son, which filled him with guilt.

"Dajun," Old Liu put down his chopsticks, picked up his pipe again, and said, "I've failed you!"

"Dad, what are you talking about?" Liu Dajun was taken aback.

"I can't help you with buying the house," Old Liu sighed, then added, "I can only watch as you and your sister struggle and burden you further. Ah, I'm old..."

"Dad, I've never blamed you," Liu Dajun hurriedly said.

"I know you haven't blamed me," Old Liu quickly responded. "But, I blame myself."

"Dad, you shouldn't feel guilty," Liu Dajun looked seriously at his father, his father who had grown old and long retired, how could he possibly ask him to help with buying a house? Liu Dajun quickly added, "Children will have their own fortune, we will take care of ourselves. I'm already very grateful that Xiao Lei can help me."

"Hmm," Old Liu nodded, saying, "Let's finish our meal."

Liu Dajun nodded hurriedly.

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Fu Yumei is an employee of the Linjiang City Power Supply Bureau, a permanent staff member, twenty-nine years old, and currently a typical 'leftover woman,' especially in a small place like Linjiang City. Typically, women there marry and have children by twenty-three or twenty-four years old. After university, Fu Yumei secured her job at the power bureau through connections and has stayed there for eight or nine years. The young woman of early twenties had now nearly reached her thirties. It wasn't that Fu Yumei couldn't find a boyfriend; she simply hadn't been interested. Initially, many had pursued her, her stable job and good working place had attracted numerous suitors.

However, she didn't like any of them. After waiting a few years, suddenly, good men seemed scarce; those she dated either tried to scam her for money, deceive her romantically, or weren't sincerely interested in a relationship, just fooling around.

Fu Yumei was utterly despairing, and it was during this despair that she met Liu Dajun.

Although Liu Dajun was a divorced man, he had an honest heart. A while back, an incident at work was initially his fault, but Liu Dajun took responsibility for it. Watching this, Fu Yumei gained new respect for him, and her feelings for him deepened. Liu Dajun was oblivious to her affection. Later, she secretly sent him a message. Liu Dajun opened up about his situation, letting her choose.

Fu Yumei thought over it for three days and nights, then decided to choose Liu Dajun. After all, he had been a victim in his previous marriage too. Moreover, having left his past marriage with nothing, he had acted with utmost decency. Instead of continuing to look for someone else, why not settle for this good man?

They say a man who's been divorced once knows how to cherish a woman, and a man divorced once was a treasure, while those divorced multiple times were mere grass. Liu Dajun's tenderness touched Fu Yumei's heart. Therefore, she decided to give dating Liu Dajun a try, instantly losing herself completely in the gentle snare Liu Dajun had set. Determined, Fu Yumei decided she wanted to be with Liu Dajun.

However, privately dating, Liu Dajun also learned from Fu Yumei about her family's stance. Fu Yumei's parents were both government personnel with permanent positions, their welfare and treatment much better, dozens, even hundreds of times better than Liu Dajun's family situation. Nevertheless, Fu's family didn't object; they merely hoped Liu Dajun could provide a safe and valued place for their daughter.

The essence of his words was a hope for a house of their own.

Yet, this very house became a massive burden on Liu Dajun's shoulders, a heavy mountain pressing down so hard that he could barely breathe.

This time, Liu Dajun could finally catch his breath. No matter what, the several hundred thousand for the down payment was gathered, and he could pay off the loan with his wife in the future. Renovation could wait.

Fu Yumei had no idea just how dire the Liu Family's situation was, that they couldn't afford a house. Moreover, the brick house in Fuxing Community was practically worthless. It was just a few dozen square meters and even had a small, self-built illegal extension. This little room essentially belonged to Liu Xiaolei.

By the end of the year, the power supply bureau's employees got off a few days early for the holiday.

Hidden in her own room, Fu Yumei was considering whether to invite Liu Dajun out for a stroll, as a day apart felt like an eternity. But Liu Dajun never initiated, and it seemed inappropriate for her, a girl, to make the invitation. How improper would that be?

After much hesitation, just as Fu Yumei was about to make a call,

Ding ding ding...

Suddenly, the phone in her hand rang promptly. She answered it without hesitation.

"Dajun, were you looking for me?" Fu Yumei asked with hidden joy.

"Mm," Liu Dajun hurriedly nodded and said, "Yumei, are you free right now?"

"Yes, I am," Fu Yumei immediately nodded, then asked, "Are you inviting me out?"

"Yes, yes, come out quickly, I'm downstairs at your building," Liu Dajun hurriedly nodded.

Upon hearing this, Fu Yumei's heart leapt with joy, thinking, has this blockhead finally caught on? He actually knew to come and wait for her right outside her building, a gesture she found quite delightful. She quickly changed her clothes, putting on a slim-fitting black outfit and a scarf around her neck, topped with a black knit hat before rushing downstairs.

Downstairs, Liu Dajun was waiting anxiously.

It wasn't the romantic scene Fu Yumei had imagined, no flowers or chocolates. However, she had long grown accustomed to Liu Dajun's wooden mannerisms. She walked over leisurely and asked with a smile, "Dajun, what's so urgent that you called me?"

"Come on, come on, follow me!" Liu Dajun grabbed Fu Yumei's hand and ran towards the bus station.

"Hey, you're hurting me," Fu Yumei exclaimed quickly.

Liu Dajun quickly let go of her hand, apologizing with a contrite face, "Sorry, sorry, I was just too anxious."

"What is it, really?" Fu Yumei frowned.

"Buying a house," Liu Dajun said hurriedly.

"What?!" The words sparked a wild joy in Fu Yumei's eyes.

Buying a house? That meant she could marry Liu Dajun! That was her family's condition. Although she had mentioned it to Liu Dajun several times, he had always responded evasively, considering the matter, and she knew how difficult it was for Liu Dajun to buy a house since he wasn't a permanent staff member at the power supply bureau and only made five to six thousand a month from hard labor, which was exhausting. And buying a house in Linjiang City with a salary of five to six thousand was difficult. She had always thought Liu Dajun couldn't afford it, and deep down, she always wanted to help him out. Unfortunately, her money was mostly controlled by her parents.

"Buy a house!" Liu Dajun said excitedly. "I've already found one, just opposite Fuxing Community's East Gate."

"Ah!" Fu Yumei exclaimed, "What good complexes are nearby?"

"Kuixing Pavilion," Liu Dajun said excitedly. "It's a nice complex."

"Kuixing Pavilion is indeed nice, but…" Fu Yumei looked at Liu Dajun and said, "The prices are pretty high, around six to seven thousand, right? A house there must cost seven or eight hundred thousand at least, right? This…"

"Just make the down payment," Liu Dajun chuckled, "We can slowly pay off the rest later. No rush."