novelhk Chapter 25 Get rich Get rich
Chapter 25 Get rich Get rich
The glass is on fire!
Xia Muning, the young master of the Xia family, was particularly fond of it. When he went out to banquets, the gifts he gave to others were always sets of glass cups, and he praised the sunroom extensively wherever he went.
Sunrooms have become a trend in this small town.
Every well-off family has a set of glasses to serve guests. Orders for sunrooms are already booked until autumn, and the craftsmen are all working feverishly.
Xia Fang is also decisive; she quickly opened a glass shop in a prime location, specializing in selling glass!
When the accounts were settled at the end of the month, Zhongtian found that he had a considerable sum of money.
She remembered Ding Yucheng's dowry, 20 taels.
Ding Yucheng is about to marry Xia Fang, which is quite a sensational event in this area. To be able to marry into a high-class family while still divorced is indeed a remarkable feat.
Zhongtian originally intended to have Jinxia deliver the five taels of silver via express mail, but after thinking about it, he decided to go to her door himself.
Ding Yucheng was arranged by Xia Fang to stay at an inn, from where he was carried directly into the Xia residence.
Xia Fang booked the second floor of the inn.
When Zhongtian entered the inn, it was night. The second floor was empty except for one room that was lit up. Zhongtian did not disturb him.
He placed five taels of silver at the door, knocked, and, hearing footsteps inside, left.
Nakata, who had left, naturally did not see that it was Shishu who opened the door to retrieve the items.
Shi Shu saw a delicate purse on the ground. He looked outside and saw only the back of a woman. He recognized the back; it was Zhong Tian. Somewhat puzzled, he took the purse back.
Xia Muning is putting a hairpin on Ding Yucheng in front of the mirror.
Xia Fang asked Xia Muning to look after Ding Yucheng, who came from a humble background and didn't know much about family rules.
"who is it?"
"It's Lady Zhong."
The hairpin in Ding Yucheng's hair somehow went astray and pierced his scalp, causing a sharp pain, but he gritted his teeth and remained silent.
Xia Muning's gaze was fixed on Shishu's hand, which held a purse. Judging from the needlework, it must have been Xia Jin'an's work.
"What's inside?"
"Five taels of silver."
Xia Muning looked at Ding Yucheng in the mirror: "Ding family, what's going on?"
Ding Yucheng bit his lip and told Zhong Tian about his divorce.
"You mean? If you divorce, Madam Zhong will have to return your dowry?"
"…Yes."
What a shrewd man! He actually took advantage of Zhong Tian's kind heart, not only cuckolding his wife but also daring to demand his dowry back! Xia Muning thought, if it were him…
he?!
He was startled by his own thought. After calming himself down, he asked again, "Does it have to be paid back at the end of each month?"
"…Yes."
“Ding, do you know that the Xia family has strict rules and cannot tolerate fickle people? Since you have divorced Zhongtian, you should give up your thoughts.”
Xia Jin'an nodded in agreement.
"Shishu, bring me 20 taels of silver."
Shi Shu took 20 taels from her purse and placed it in Ding Yucheng's hand: "Ding, this is your money. Do not have any further contact with Zhong Niangzi, otherwise..."
Ding Yucheng nodded obediently.
Xia Muning naturally put the money pouch into his sleeve.
"Mrs. Ding, this is all I want to tell you. Don't make any mistakes tomorrow. It's a small matter if you lose face, but don't disgrace the Xia family."
"Yes."
“Also,” Xia Muning seemed to have thought of something, and turned around to look at Ding Yucheng seriously, “go send an invitation to Madam Zhong and invite her to your wedding.”
"what?"
...
After giving Ding Yucheng five taels of silver, it was still early, so Zhongtian went to find a real estate agent, which was the same as a real estate broker in ancient times.
Although the mountain was secluded, it was also quite remote. Moreover, living with Xia Jin'an was really inconvenient. In the hot summer, if Zhongtian wanted to wash up, he would have to find a secluded stream at night to do so.
On one occasion, he bumped into Xia Jin'an. Zhong Tian hurriedly covered himself, and Xia Jin'an blushed and turned away. Although they didn't say anything, the atmosphere was really strange for those few days.
The Zhong family's old house in town was really dilapidated, and it only had one bedroom and one living room. It was small and crowded. As a Chinese, Zhong Tian's ingrained gene for buying a house was awakened, and she wanted to buy a house.
The first option is to buy the area surrounding the Zhong family's ancestral home and expand it into a large courtyard with three gates.
The second option is to find another house and buy it directly. After thinking it over, I still feel that the second option is better, as it's a clean transaction and avoids disputes with the neighbors.
He was looking for a house because he wanted to find a suitable house.
Fangya was a capable woman in her twenties. She was very enthusiastic when she saw Zhongtian, clearly recognizing her.
"Madam Zhong, what kind of house are you looking for?"
Zhongtian thought for a moment: "The house I want to live in is a two-story building by the lake, with a spacious courtyard. In the courtyard, there is a tall ginkgo tree, and when the leaves fall, they leave a dazzling golden layer on the ground..."
Xia Muning leaned against the window and listened quietly.
Fang Ya respectfully replied, "Madam Zhong said that price is not a problem and that I can take my time to find something."
Xia Muning snapped out of her daze and looked at Fang Ya. "I do own one property; see if it fits the bill?"
He was of noble birth and loved by his parents, and this was his dowry when he became a monk.
He paid close attention to Zhongtian and, knowing that Zhongtian wanted to buy a house, he called the real estate agent. This house was a good choice, and it would prevent her from being misled.
...
After Zhongtian went up the mountain, he first went to see the piglets. The piglets were plump and strong, with their flesh trembling, and he estimated that they should weigh forty or fifty pounds.
Autumn has arrived, the weather is getting cooler, and the mountains are clearly no longer suitable for living.
After Nakata came down the mountain, he planned to hire someone to take care of the three piglets.
Inside the room, Xia Jin'an was reading under the lamp.
The mountain was bitterly cold, and Zhongtian had been learning ever since he discovered that Xia Jin'an was not only literate but also quite talented in literature.
So every time I went down the mountain, I would bring him a few books, either classics by famous authors or short stories, which helped him pass the boring days in the mountains.
Today, however, Xia Jin'an felt that the words in the book were floating before his eyes, making it impossible for him to calm down.
Jin Xia delivered a package containing an invitation. Its fiery red color stung his eyes; it was for Xia Fang and Ding Yucheng's wedding.
Ding Yucheng?
Xia Jin'an cares a lot about this name.
He subtly inquired with Jin Xia that Ding Yucheng was Zhong Tian's ex-husband, the man who cheated on her.
He's already found someone better, so why would he send a letter here? Is he trying to rekindle their old flame, or...?
The door opened, and Xia Jin'an composed herself, putting on a smile: "Master, you're back!"
He put down the book in his hand and said warmly, "Master, have you eaten?"
"I've eaten, I've eaten!"
Xia Jin'an handed the invitation to Zhong Tian. "This is an invitation from Jin Xia. Are you going?"
Zhongtian picked it up, glanced at it, and casually put it on the table: "I'm not going. How can I go to my ex-husband's wedding?"
Xia Jin'an's joy was still evident when Zhong Tian's next words shattered it.
"Jin'an, would you like to come down the mountain with me?"