Seeing that Yang Chuxia didn’t seem to be lying, Land Officer Yang was a bit doubtful about where Yang Chuxia’s family got the money to build a house, but he decided not to ask since it was a private matter. In any case, he was happy that his nephew was really going to build a house and didn’t think too much about the rest.
So he began to seriously consider which piece of land in the village would be the most suitable. After much thought, he still believed that the vacant land at the village entrance was the best option. It had a large area and was conveniently close to the village.
"Xiaxia, what do you think about the land at the village entrance?" Due to various past events, Land Officer Yang felt that his grandniece was quite reliable and should not be treated like an ordinary child. So after he came up with a location, he directly asked her about it.
Upon hearing that it was the land at the village entrance, Yang Chuxia didn’t quite like the idea since that place was too lively. If her family made any noise in the future, it would be too easy for others to gather and watch. Besides, some secret matters could also be easily discovered by others.
So she thought for a while and said, "Granduncle, the land at the village entrance is indeed excellent, but it’s too bustling. Our family prefers a quieter place, where there aren’t too many people."
"Like that?" Land Officer Yang took a puff from his dry tobacco and said, "Then there’s only the piece of land near Brother An’s house left. But it’s not adjacent to the village and is a bit too far back."
Yang Chuxia knew about the land near Ye Zi’an’s house. However, it was not as flat as the one at the village entrance. If they bought it to build a house, they would have to go through the trouble of leveling the land first.
But in terms of tranquility, it was certainly better than the land at the village entrance. After weighing the options, she finally decided to become neighbors with Ye Zi’an, since at least whatever they did there would attract less attention in the future.
"Granduncle, how big is the land near Zi’an’s house? I’d like to buy all of it."
"You want to buy all of it?" Land Officer Yang looked at her and said, "That piece of land is at least three acres. Although cheaper than regular land, it’s still the same price as wasteland. Three acres would cost one tael of silver and 500 wen."
"Hmm, I’d like to buy all of it. And I’d like to trouble Granduncle to help your granddaughter get the deed for that land." Saying that, Yang Chuxia took out three taels of silver.
Land Officer Yang only accepted two, "You don’t need that much, two taels will be enough."
"Granduncle, there will be expenses for processing the deed and such. In case it’s not enough, my granddaughter can’t let you cover the extra costs."
"It’s enough, we’re just getting a deed." Land Officer Yang waved his hand, "I’ll get it done for you this afternoon. Once there’s time, you can have your father find someone to fill the land and start building the house as soon as possible. It’s better to move out early and avoid living with such troublesome people."
Yang Chuxia laughed, "Granduncle is right. My father and mother both think the same way. That’s why they want to build the house further away and have less contact with them in the future."
"That’s good. Just thinking about your grandmother gives me a headache." Land Officer Yang really disliked Old Lady Hua and didn’t even want to mention her.
However, this was something only Land Officer Yang could say, and Yang Chuxia didn’t dare to comment, as Old Lady Hua hadn’t provoked her at this time.
Seeing that she didn’t respond, Land Officer Yang didn’t say anything more. After a while, Land Officer’s wife returned from outside. Noticing Yang Chuxia, she naturally chatted with her. Upon hearing that Yang Chuxia’s family wanted to build a new house, the straightforward Land Officer’s wife immediately approved, just like Land Officer Yang did, and also sneered at Old Lady Hua.