Reborn in 1994, escaping from marriage and going sea fishing, I won!

Chapter 1185 Mother's "Secret Seal"

Zhang Xiufang was taken aback. She took the property certificate and looked at it carefully. "It really is in my name? You're so generous. Houses on the island are expensive now, and land for building houses is also very expensive. It's really a show of sincerity for you to buy the house for me."

Hu Jian smiled and said, "After spending more than half a year together, I have come to know you better. I have seen and appreciated your care for me and your love for Xiao Li. Thank you for being willing to spend the rest of your life with me."

Zhang Xiufang smiled, "You're a good person, and I'm willing to live with you. Since you're so sincere, and I'm not one to dawdle, let's pick a date to get our marriage certificate. The money I've earned over the years, besides buying a three-bedroom, two-living-room apartment—that apartment was for Chongyang, his little nest—this house you bought is for both of us. Don't rush to move in yet, let's just tear it down and rebuild it all at once, I'll pay for the construction."

Hu Jian was taken aback. “A house is something a man should prepare. How can I let you pay for building a house? If you want to live in a new house, wait until you get your investment back before building it.”

Zhang Xiufang shook her head firmly, "Since it's our house, we should build it together. It's our shared home. I'll contact the construction team, and you can come over after get off work to see how the house is being built and keep an eye on it."

Hu Jian shook his head and chuckled, "Xiufang, you really don't need to do this. If you're in a hurry to build the house, that's fine, I'll go borrow money from Ye Qiang."

"Borrow money?" Zhang Xiufang shook her head. "There's no need. This is our house, so we should build it together. Your parents are getting old, and my family can't offer much help. This home is something we built together, and it should be built together as well."

Hu Jian felt a slight lump in his throat. Besides liking Zhang Xiufang's character and beautiful appearance, he now valued the feeling of mutual dependence and trust even more.

"Thank you!" In that instant, Hu Jian felt the pressure on his shoulders lighten considerably.

He knows that his parents, who are now holding him back, can no longer control him. Now, he has a good woman who is willing to share the ups and downs of life with him and they are about to get married.

There are plenty of single women out there who are better or prettier than Zhang Xiufang, but Hu Jian knows perfectly well that he wants to live a comfortable life and be with someone he feels comfortable with, rather than someone who will plunge him back into marital turmoil.

After Hu Jian left with Hu Xiaoli, Zhang Xiufang looked at the property certificate in her hand repeatedly, then went back to her room and counted the money in her savings account. She still had 150,000 yuan left—only 150,000 yuan, not enough to build a house.

However, she now has a stable job and can get a bank loan. She pays her mortgage every month, or saves money to pay it off early.

Liu Meilan came over to bring fruit to Zhang Xiufang. Seeing Zhang Xiufang counting money, she asked curiously, "Sister Xiufang, what do you want to buy?"

Zhang Xiufang showed the property certificate to Liu Meilan. "Meilan, take a look. Hu Jian bought this, and it's in my name. It's on a plot of land right in front of us. Hu Jian came here to live with me, so I can't just do nothing. I'm planning to build a house. I just called and asked, and they say a three-story house with an attic will be enough."

Liu Meilan was taken aback. "Then you don't have enough money. How about this, I'll pay the rest."

Zhang Xiufang quickly shook her head, "That won't do! I want to build the house myself. This is my own home. How can I cherish it if I don't put my heart and soul into it? That's what I told Hu Jian too. I asked him to come and watch after get off work while we're building the house. Watching the house being built is also part of our process of building this home."

Liu Meilan scratched her head. "Alright, since you've said so, I won't argue with you. If you need anything, just let me know."

Zhang Xiufang smiled and said, "Okay!"

Liu Meilan found an opportunity to tell her mother about it, "I wanted to build a house for Zhang Xiufang, but she didn't want to. She wanted to use her own money to build her own house..."

Professor Xie paused for a moment, then thought carefully. “This amount of money is nothing to us, but it’s understandable that Xiufang wants to build her own home. How about this, she can use her money to build the house, and I’ll cover the cost of the renovations and furniture.”

“Chongyang’s father sacrificed himself to protect your elder brother and sister-in-law. He was kind to us and we will never forget him. Also, Xiufang has been living with us for the past few years and has helped us a lot both at home and outside. I remember it all. For both public and private reasons, we should pay this money.”

Liu Meilan shook her head and chuckled, "Sister Xiufang is stubborn, what if she doesn't want it?"

Professor Xie smiled and said, "If I step in, Xiufang will naturally agree."

"What good ideas do you have?" Liu Meilan asked in surprise. "I spoke so sincerely just now, but Sister Xiufang was completely unwilling."

Professor Xie smiled smugly, "It's perfectly legitimate for me to take Xiufang as my goddaughter, and for my family to send her renovations and dowry."

Liu Meilan was taken aback, then gave Professor Xie a thumbs up, "Mom, the old fox is the wisest! Your idea is good, Sister Xiufang shouldn't refuse it."

“Of course!” Professor Xie nodded. “With a house, this will be her and Chongyang’s home. Apart from Chongyang’s father’s grave, all the roots of their family are here.”

Liu Meilan sighed, "Yes, fortunately Chongyang is very outstanding, so my elder brother can give a proper account to his good brothers and comrades."

“I’m keeping an eye on this!” Professor Xie said. “Leave Fu Ying and Fu Hai here with me tonight, you and Fu Chen can go back.”

Liu Meilan refused, saying, "Mom, no need. The child is too young and will disturb your rest."

Professor Xie raised an eyebrow knowingly, "It's rare for Fu Chen to come over, so these two little ones shouldn't disturb your time together."

"Huh?" Liu Meilan was taken aback, then blushed. "Mom, I'm so embarrassed!"

Professor Xie chuckled to himself, "You're both young and have such a good relationship, what's there to be embarrassed about? I study medicine, what don't I understand? Besides, your father and I have been married for so many years and have had four of you. If it weren't for the pressure of scientific research and limited energy later on, I could have given you two more younger brothers and sisters."

Liu Meilan smiled and hugged Professor Xie, "Thank you, Mom, you're so kind."

Professor Xie winked knowingly and whispered in Liu Meilan's ear, "As a mother, I've missed out on so much in the past, but I want to give you some guidance in your future married life. You and Fu Chen have a good relationship. During the day, you need to be presentable and mindful of your image, but at night in the bedroom, you can... you can try more things. A woman's charm is not only about innocence but also about allure. Be a little more open."

Liu Meilan blushed even more, "Mom, I..."

Professor Xie blushed slightly, but insisted on finishing her story. This was her secret to success. She felt embarrassed to tell her daughter-in-law, but she had no reservations with her own daughter.