LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 931 - 931: A Fantastical Proposal
Chapter 931: A Fantastical Proposal
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
After tidying up the house, Su Bing made sure everything was in order. He swept the floors, wiped down the furniture, and, following Gu Zi’s usual preference, arranged wildflowers he had picked from the roadside in a vase. He even prepared a refreshing apple-tomato juice for his grandparents to enjoy.
Before long, An Yun and her family arrived, greeted warmly by the excited shouts of Su Li and Su Le.
Lin Cheng entered with gifts in hand, handing them over to Su Shen.
As soon as Li Hua stepped through the door, she enveloped Gu Zi in a big hug. Unlike the typical tension seen between sisters-in-law, these two shared a bond filled with warmth and gratitude.
Li Hua could hardly contain her admiration for Gu Zi, even considering her a little lucky star. If it weren’t for Gu Zi’s support, their family wouldn’t have risen to such prosperity in such a short time. Now, whenever she visited her parents, she stood tall and proud. She had become a focal point among relatives and friends, all thanks to her sister-in-law.
Gu Zi felt equally at ease with Li Hua, who was straightforward and genuine. Though not lacking in intelligence, Li Hua’s charm lay in her simplicity—she was quick to learn and didn’t harbor ulterior motives.
This camaraderie made their conversations enjoyable, and soon they found themselves in the kitchen, preparing dinner together.
As they entered the kitchen, Su Shen and Lin Cheng followed, eager to lend a hand.
Gu Zi, seizing the opportunity, directed Su Shen while encouraging Li Hua to let Lin Cheng assist. Despite his hard work at the pig farm, Lin Cheng was content to help, knowing how much it meant to Li Hua. In the end, the dinner preparations became a collaborative effort between Gu Zi, Su Shen, Lin Cheng, and Li Hua.
Once the dining table was set up in the yard, where the evening air was cooler, the family gathered to enjoy their reunion dinner. Laughter and chatter filled the atmosphere as they savored the meal.
An Yun announced, “Let’s enjoy today, but remember, tomorrow we’re back to work. Our business has been thriving lately. The shop in town has done well, and our new store in the city is even better. Customers love our braised meats, and we can’t afford to take too many breaks.”
Initially hesitant about running a business, An Yun had grown comfortable in her role. The fear of failure had dissipated, and now she found herself eager to open the shop every day.
Gu Zi chimed in, “Mom, just follow your instincts. You and sister-in-law are in charge now, and you can make your own decisions. But have you thought about what to do with the profits?”
Li Hua replied, “Just yesterday, Mom and I discussed it. We plan to save the money in the bank and earn some interest. When the time comes to open a branch, we’ll have the funds. Also, about the house Su Shen bought us in town, we want to repay him. Gu Zi, I know you mean well, but we can’t let Su Shen bear all the expenses.”
An Yun nodded in agreement. “Yes, Su Shen’s money doesn’t come from thin air. Although we are his in-laws, we shouldn’t spend his money so freely. Let your brother and sister-in-law repay him and use it for your own family needs; we are doing fine now.”
Su Shen interjected firmly, “Mom, Dad, brother, sister, I won’t accept that money. I’ve said it before: you are Gu Zi’s family, and that makes you mine too. If you insist on repaying me, it feels like you’re rejecting me as part of this family.”
This statement made An Yun and the others uneasy. They had no intention of distancing themselves from their daughter and son-in-law and scrambled to explain themselves.
Gu Zi stepped in, “Mom and Dad, please don’t worry. We won’t accept the money for the town house. If you really want to repay us, consider it as shares and keep it in my name.”
“Furthermore, I have a suggestion: saving all the earnings in the bank is a waste. Even if you want to open a branch later, you should invest that money instead. Consider buying a couple of houses in the city—one in Dad and Mom’s name and another in brother and sister-in-law’s name. The prices are low now, but they will surely rise in the future.”
She paused, letting her words sink in. “If you choose the right location, in ten or twenty years, when redevelopment happens, you could find yourselves sitting on a goldmine.”
Lin Cheng listened, perplexed. “Sister, how do you know the property prices will soar? What do you mean by that?”
Li Hua, equally confused, asked, “Are you seriously suggesting we use our money to buy houses in the city?”