Kissed and Seduced By the Most Rough Man in the Village-Chapter 608: Siblings’ Plans for the Future

"Now that my sister has just given birth, she definitely needs someone to take care of her. We all know the purpose of working at the scrap yard—it’s not something we can give up since it makes so much money. Mother can stay here to take care of the baby and my sister. Yexun and I will go back to Shanghai, where my parents and grandparents can help me during my pregnancy and childbirth. As for the antiques we collect here, my sister and brother-in-law can contact the sellers directly, or Yexun can come back every two months to handle it."

"I’m not saying Mother should stay here forever. Judging by the current trends, China will definitely strengthen talent cultivation in the future. The restoration of the college entrance examination, the resumption of individual businesses, and even personal factory ownership are all inevitable. China is so vast; development and integration with the world are a must. Eventually, people won’t sell valuable antiques as scrap to recycling stations anymore. Moreover, my sister and brother-in-law, you both know that our Whitening Pill and Moisture Pill can make a lot of money—they are exclusive formulas that no one can replicate."

"Once personal business is allowed, we will definitely expand nationwide. We won’t feel comfortable letting outsiders manage our accounts or handle certain matters. So, if my brother-in-law is willing to help, I hope we can work together. Once this business is on track, we can use the money we’ve earned to invest in other ventures. China is now in a period of rapid development, and there will be many profitable opportunities. Of course, my sister could also choose a more stable job and stay here with her husband."

"In the future, flights will become more frequent and cheaper. Judging by the development of other countries, China will at least match their level, if not surpass. For example, flying from Shanghai here would take no more than four or five hours. Currently, the most expensive flight from Shanghai is only about 156 or 161 yuan, which is not too expensive for us. So, in the future, it would be possible to fly here and stay for five or six days every month before flying back." Su Xiaoxiao laid out her entire plan for the future and provided two possible solutions. Everyone listened and nodded in agreement.

Hua Shoucheng and Jiang Xinyue exchanged glances before asking, "What if what you said doesn’t come true in the next few years?"

"I’m confident that the college entrance examination will be restored within the next three years, and personal business will definitely be allowed within three years after that. If things don’t go as we expect, Mother can stay here to take care of my sister and the child for a few more years. Once our niece is old enough to attend nursery school, we can reconsider our arrangements," Su Xiaoxiao said firmly.

Ideally, she wanted her mother-in-law to stay with her. However, Hua Shoucheng’s parents had several sons. He was neither the eldest nor the youngest, and he was not the most successful among them. Because Jiang Xinyue had health issues, they had their first child only after eight years of marriage. Meanwhile, Hua Shoucheng’s parents had to take care of several grandchildren. They had come to see Jiang Xinyue after she gave birth, but as the neglected son, and now with a granddaughter, it was even less likely that they would help with childcare.

Everyone knew that Su Xiaoxiao’s plan was the most reasonable.

After a while, Hua Shoucheng finally spoke: "If personal business is indeed allowed, my wife and I would be very willing to go to Shanghai and work with you. I’m not particularly talented, but I’m not rigid either. If I can help you make a lot of money and build a better future for our children, I’ll follow your lead."

Hearing this, Su Xiaoxiao and Jiang Yexun breathed a sigh of relief. When a family works together towards a common goal, that’s what truly matters. With so many profitable industries emerging, they needed trustworthy people to help.

"By the way, have you noticed that housing prices are rising every year? In Shanghai, our old one-story houses used to increase by fifty or sixty yuan annually, but in the past two or three years, they’ve been rising by one or two hundred yuan each year. I think if you have the money, you should consider buying more properties in major city centers. For example, Beijing’s quadrangle, Shanghai’s old Western-style buildings, or self-built houses. Although these houses are expensive, their monthly rent is much higher than the seven or eight yuan in other cities—usually around twenty-five or twenty-six yuan. If you have the funds, I suggest buying more properties in these two cities. This way, your money won’t depreciate, and you’ll have a steady income every month," Su Xiaoxiao continued to suggest.

Although real estate in China became extremely profitable in the future, that was only in the late 1990s. So, buying properties in remote areas was unnecessary; they should focus on houses that would eventually become extremely valuable and hard to obtain. Moreover, these properties had the fastest and most dramatic increases in rent and value.

"You’re right, but we can’t afford to buy them now. How about you take the money and buy them on our behalf?" Jiang Xinyue said without hesitation, and Hua Shoucheng nodded in agreement. Xinyue had earned five thousand from selling antiques, which was more than enough to buy a property in Shanghai or Beijing. Not only would the money be preserved, but the monthly rent would be like having an extra person’s salary.

"Alright! I’ll go to Beijing first and buy a house next to the one we purchased for you," Su Xiaoxiao agreed with a smile. After arranging these matters, Su Xiaoxiao and Jiang Yexun called their parents in Shanghai to check on their job situation. They learned that their parents had already secured the positions and were waiting for them to start work.

In total, there were three job openings. Qian Siyu and Tao Junle were assigned to a supply and marketing cooperative for 1,500 yuan, while a position at the waterworks, costing 600 yuan, was reserved for Jiang Yexun. The salary was low—only twenty-five yuan a month—but the job was very relaxed. If there was nothing to do, he could even take time off occasionally, which perfectly suited Jiang Yexun’s need to focus on other matters. The work certificates had been sent to the post office three days ago and were expected to arrive in another two days.

Jiang Yexun and Su Xiaoxiao returned to the brigade to wrap up the final details. Upon hearing that their jobs were secured and they could leave the brigade in just three to five days, Qian Siyu and Tao Junlan were so excited that they hugged each other and cried.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yexun and Su Xiaoxiao visited the Jiang family to inform Jiang Quankun and Hu Yuezhen about their parents’ divorce. The news shocked them so much that their eyes widened in disbelief.

"Divorce? How could your mother possibly divorce our father? Don’t forget your background! If you divorce, you’ll all have to go to the farm for reeducation through labor!" Jiang Quankun said through gritted teeth, resentfully.

However, Jiang Yexun just gave him a cool look and replied, "I’ve already been recognized for my bravery in Shanghai, so the background issue is no longer a problem. If you don’t agree, you can file a complaint. Moreover, it was thirty years ago. My mother has already married Jiang Guoli and had my sister and me. Even if they wanted to pursue it, there’s nothing much they could do. You’re just making a mountain out of a molehill."

For years, he had been cautious, fearing a sudden crackdown or stricter measures from the Revolutionary Committee. But now, those issues were no longer a concern, and Jiang Quankun could only bark ineffectively.

"So, how about the money that was supposed to be for our father?" Jiang Quankun asked, still reluctant to let go.