"You should have said earlier; it’s indeed hard to find a place by the roadside, but there are a few places selling houses over there. They are all new and bright apartments. Everyone’s thinking of getting some money, finding a way around at their workplace, and getting an apartment for their children. Just a couple of doors down from where your brother bought his, there’s a pretty nice one. It’s not as big as your brother’s, but it has both a front and back yard. Three thousand two hundred yuan, the price is all negotiated. I was thinking of buying it myself, but my parents got me a deal through their workplace, a newly built apartment, two bedrooms, a living room, just two thousand yuan. So I left this one alone. If you want it, I can take you to see it tomorrow."
"Really? Sure, sure, I’ll check it out with Brother Li tomorrow." Lin Wan was overjoyed, saying this while busily helping Li Congnan with his food enthusiastically.
Her brother on the side saw his sister being so warm to Li Congnan and felt a bit jealous secretly.
"Already married, and still no word of a child. What’s going on with my brother-in-law, no news from him for such a long time." Lin Yinghui deeply regretted marrying off his sister so early, especially to a soldier who’s never home.
Now she’s working hard, having to take care of his elderly relatives too.
"He’s on a mission, the military has rules, no disclosure allowed. But Han Yi said, he’ll contact me when there’s a chance."
Lin Yinghui could only sigh now.
Her brother didn’t go to the workshop today, so Lin Wan went back home after lunch.
It was hot, and Liang Hongmei packed two dishes for her at the shop so she wouldn’t have to cook a meal when she got back.
After returning home, Lin Wan pretended she had eaten at the shop, set the table for Grandma, and hurried back to her bedroom to check her bankbook.
Han Yi had originally given her over two thousand when they got married, and in these months, he had also sent several hundred more.
His salary is over forty yuan a month, and along with various subsidies, it’s quite a lot. He doesn’t spend much except for social events. Occasionally, a comrade would borrow ten or eight yuan, but they would return it within a couple of months.
Buying a house is a big deal, and since Han Yi is the head of the family, of course, we’ll use his money.
My account has four to five thousand yuan. Other than the salary my brother gives me, it’s all earned from knitting sweaters in my spare time.
That should be enough for buying the house. At worst, I’ll knit more sweaters in these days, making some money when it gets cold.
Even if I don’t make this extra cash, my brother gives me a salary of over a hundred yuan each month, on top of Han Yi’s salary. Even if my grandma and I eat meat every day, the living expenses are only about ten yuan.
While Lin Wan was calculating her family’s finances in the room, Aunt Wu ran over outside and shouted, "Aunt Han, it’s Xiao Yi’s call, get your granddaughter-in-law to answer. Is she home? Hurry, I didn’t hang up."
Before the words even fell, Lin Wan dashed out before Grandma could call her.
She didn’t even have time to greet Aunt Wu, running like the wind out of the yard. Suddenly realizing something, she rushed back, "Grandma, let me help you. Han Yi finally called, he must want to talk to you."
Han Ying waved her hand with a smile, "I’m an old lady, I’m used to him not being around. But it’s been long since you two talked, you must have a lot to say. Just tell him to stay safe, I don’t worry about anything else. Go quickly, your Aunt Wu said she didn’t hang up. Hurry, don’t waste the phone bill."
"Okay, Grandma, I’m going then." Lin Wan, not minding her blushing face, took off running to the convenience store again.