Shocking! My Rugged Husband is the Hidden Tycoon in the 70s Novel-Chapter 216: Siheyuan

Huo Chi was completely stunned, lying on the ground for quite a while, and it wasn’t until Jiang Xingye walked far away that he finally got up, rushed forward and strangled Jiang Xingye’s neck. Jiang Xingye made a twist, followed by another throw over the shoulder, once again slamming Huo Chi to the ground.

The actions of the two attracted quite a few onlookers.

Not far away, a senior officer beside Huo Zhenqing laughed while pointing at Jiang Xingye, "Does this kid know his background? If he were in the army, he’d definitely be a fierce general!"

Huo Zhenqing shook his head and said, "He wouldn’t join."

He had someone investigate Jiang Xingye as soon as he first saw him, and he also knew that people had tried to recruit him into the military, but he refused to enlist.

"Why wouldn’t he? The army needs him, does he dare to resist?"

Huo Zhenqing chuckled, "Everyone has their own ambitions. Any position can serve the country. Since he doesn’t want it, why force it? Besides, the country’s main task now is production; this kid is doing great work in rural production." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

"Oh, quite a talent!"

Huo Zhenqing naturally valued this future son-in-law greatly, sharing all of Jiang Xingye’s deeds, "It’s said he plans to set up a furniture factory in the future to generate income for the production team. He’s doing it enthusiastically; you shouldn’t interfere. I don’t approve of such behavior."

The man recognized the meaning in Huo Zhenqing’s words and unexpectedly saw how much Huo Zhenqing supported Jiang Xingye, abandoning any thoughts of using power to manipulate affairs.

"Brother Ye, Brother Ye, wait for me!" Huo Chi finally regained his senses. He didn’t even know how he lost, and having admitted defeat, he could only admire Jiang Xingye.

The three went to withdraw money and then headed to the house Huo Zui mentioned, located at Nanluoguxiang.

The house seller was named Xie Yunzai, a young man in his twenties, who had a pretty good relationship with Huo Zui and also knew Huo Chi. Upon hearing it was Xu Qinghuan being introduced to buy the house, he purposefully scrutinized Xu Qinghuan several times.

Huo Chi pulled Xie Yunzai aside, "Brother Yun, Doctor Xu’s fiancé is also my good buddy, and Doctor Xu is my brother’s lifesaver. You can’t sell the house expensively. Name a reasonable price, and if Doctor Xu bargains, any extra money, my brother will cover it."

Xie Yunzai was greatly surprised, knowing that Huo Zui was not someone who would casually accept favors. He nodded, "Money isn’t a big issue, primarily finding someone who appreciates the house is key."

This residence was the ancestral home of the Xie Family, who had recently returned to Beijing due to relaxed policies. They were disheartened and planned to go abroad.

Xu Qinghuan assumed she knew what Huo Chi was discussing with Xie Yunzai; the money she had wasn’t much, totaling less than six thousand yuan for a residence featuring three courtyards and more than ten rooms.

At this time, the house price per room was two hundred yuan; given the location, even at the highest rate of three hundred yuan per room, it would add up to only four or five thousand yuan.

In this era, those who could afford to spend four or five thousand yuan on a house didn’t need to buy one, like the Huo Family.

Those wanting to buy a house naturally couldn’t afford such a large sum.

Xie Yunzai’s family hadn’t moved yet and led Xu Qinghuan and the others inside. The three inverted rooms connected to the Ruyi Gate were previously used for servants or as a study to entertain guests.

The screen wall was carved from a large piece of Taihu Stone, holding a large upsidedown fortune character above.

Passing the hanging flower gate, they entered a courtyard, where several large water tanks under the gallery eaves contained lotuses. Each wing room had two spacious chambers; facing north and south were three primary rooms, with two cabinets on the west and a hallway extending eastwards.

At the back was a row of four rear enclosure rooms with not much space, typically for servants and historically for daughters, with one room as a kitchen and the other three vacant.

Counting them up, there were quite a few rooms, totaling sixteen. The main quarters were furnished with pearwood furniture, featuring a canopy bed in the main room and frame beds in the east and west wing rooms.

Doors and windows were also of fine quality redwood, all furnished from the front inverted rooms to the rear enclosure rooms.

In terms of price, four thousand eight hundred yuan wasn’t excessive.

Bargaining down to four thousand five hundred yuan was quite suitable.

Xie Yunzai only quoted four thousand yuan, leaving Huo Chi wide-eyed, nearly glaring him to death, regretting not clarifying matters, suggesting requesting two thousand yuan and the Huo Family covering what was lacking.

Anyhow, Xu Qinghuan was already a goddaughter of the Huo Family, gifting a house as dowry was natural.

Xie Yunzai thought, the other party would certainly bargain, and he would agree accordingly; if he quoted too low, he dared to sell, people wouldn’t dare to buy.

"Alright!" Xu Qinghuan responded promptly; it was much lower than her expectations, likely due to the Huo Family connection, as the quote wasn’t high, and naturally, Xu Qinghuan wouldn’t be greedy.

The transaction was smooth; how the seller felt, Xu Qinghuan didn’t know, as she was quite satisfied.

The house seemed just recently renovated and ready to move in.

At this time, Yan City was abundant with courtyard houses, but most homeowners were suffering in the countryside or on farms, and houses were managed by others, mostly occupied by tenants.

Even if the house was later returned, due to related policies, tenants had permanent residency rights.

Finding a clean house like the Xie Family’s wasn’t impossible but wasn’t easy to obtain.

Huo Chi was even more astonished, blurting out, "Do you have money?"

Xu Qinghuan gave him a sidelong glance.

Meanwhile, Xie Yunzai felt rather awkward and hesitantly asked, "Should I offer a lower price?"

Xu Qinghuan was a bit dazed; who was the buyer anyway?

However, it confirmed her guess; Xie Yunzai intended to offer a lower price due to the Huo Family’s influence.

She disliked taking advantage of people; if she could afford it, she’d buy; if not, she wouldn’t, finding no need to owe favors over such matters.

Everything was joyful; Xie Yunzai invited Xu Qinghuan and the others for tea, with his mother personally hosting, limping on one leg, quite warm-hearted.

Xu Qinghuan glanced and offered, "Auntie, regarding your leg, if you don’t mind, I could take a look!"

Mother Xie smiled and said, "I don’t mind, these are old cold legs, didn’t properly rest post-pregnancy in early years, and again endured cold in winters in recent years, so it’s now a constant pain all year round."

Her brow was deeply furrowed, forming a distinct Sichuan character.

After taking her pulse, Xu Qinghuan left her five freshly made pills, "These should be right for your issue; one treatment course should suffice."

Huo Chi’s eyes widened in surprise, though he quickly grasped Xu Qinghuan’s intent, shaking his head; truly she wouldn’t incur any losses nor endlessly gain from others.

Such a personality truly makes her likable.

"Auntie, try them quickly. My brother’s leg is currently treated with this and showing great results." Huo Chi feared the Xie Family wouldn’t trust Xu Qinghuan’s medical skills, wasting pills worth a hundred yuan each.

The Xie Family was aware of Huo Zui’s leg and knew he sought a skilled doctor but never thought it’d be such a young girl.