Because everyone knew about the move in advance and it wasn’t far, they easily found Qin Xiangnuan’s new shop. Business was as usual, and by around eight in the morning, she almost sold out. She sealed the stove, the dough was rising, then she locked up and prepared to head home.
She shook the remaining Conghua pancakes in her hand, walked to a corner of the park, and although there was no one around, the luggage was there. She placed the Conghua pancakes next to their luggage and then was ready to head back, planning to buy groceries at the market first and then cook lunch after noon.
After buying the groceries and on her way back, Conghua ran out of the house, whimpering continuously and wagging its tail joyfully. Qin Xiangnuan put down the groceries and immediately picked it up, playing with it for a while. Conghua has grown quite a bit. When it first arrived, it was less than a yard long, but now it has grown a lot and even put on some weight. Its ears stood up and were always twitching at the slightest sound, very alert.
"Go play," Qin Xiangnuan pinched Conghua’s little pointed ears, put it down, and patted its little head.
Conghua barked and happily ran around in the yard.
Then Qin Xiangnuan entered the system, besides continuing to practice writing and embroidery for earning Gold Coins, she also made clothes. She has already made two pieces, one short wool coat, and a slightly longer, thinner trench coat for warmer weather.
She planned to make a few more sets. Handmade clothes are very time-consuming, but fortunately, Qin Xiangnuan has time now, so she sews more and aims to finish these clothes as soon as possible.
In the evening, when Jian Zhiqing came home, Conghua had already run to the doorway, wagging its tail to greet him.
Jian Zhiqing walked in without stepping on Conghua, who was smart enough never to be stepped on by Jian Zhiqing.
Qin Jinuan brought out the meal from the kitchen. They had sour cabbage and shredded pork noodles today, one bowl per person, enough to be fully satisfied.
Living in this small Siheyuan was really not bad. Jian Zhiqing now liked this place too because it was spacious and had a yard where they could put a lot of things, unlike their small home where there was just enough space for a few people to stand.
"Brother Jian, do you want to buy a set too?" Qin Xiangnuan’s eyes twinkled slightly, actually, now is the best time to invest in a house, she already owned three properties, one was enough to support her lifetime.
"Why?" Jian Zhiqing put down his chopsticks, "Isn’t it good to keep the money?"
"Not good," Qin Xiangnuan furrowed her brow, thinking about the future inflation and rising prices, feeling an indescribable frustration. She was currently earning bit by bit, but in the future, a supermarket trip could cost hundreds, which was a world of difference.
"Huh?" Jian Zhiqing still didn’t understand.
"It will depreciate," Qin Xiangnuan said seriously yet casually, "With such a large population now, isn’t that why they implemented the family planning policy? The biggest issue with a large population is food, clothing, and housing. Brother Jian, you don’t think housing will be cheaper in the future, do you?"
Jian Zhiqing gently propped his chin with his hand, "That being said, it really is necessary to buy a set."
"Exactly," Qin Xiangnuan nodded vigorously. She had lived an extra lifetime, and although she couldn’t say much, she intended to help Jian Zhiqing find a good investment. At the very least, it would save him a lot of detours and money in the future. She owed Jian Zhiqing several favors and had to repay him.