Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!

Gu Xiaoqing asked, "So how much rent does Uncle Li want?"

Li Shangmin had a good impression of this calm and collected young girl and said truthfully, "The rent on the commercial street is six thousand a year, payable in one go. The area is fifty square meters, utilities are self-managed. But you’re late, the good spots are gone, and only some out-of-the-way places are left, probably not worth the rent for you."

Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei were both anxious.

Six thousand a year is too expensive.

It’s more than they dared to imagine.

At this moment, Gu Ruhai even thought about backing out.

If they could just walk away, Gu Ruhai would have done so already.

Gu Xiaoqing thought for a moment and said, "Uncle Li, I don’t really understand this. I saw the houses behind the building across the commercial street. If we want to buy them, can you help us ask around?"

This is a prime location for a food street, and a renovation plan is supposed to come out in August, but for now, it’s just insider knowledge, and the general public doesn’t know.

Li Shangmin squinted, how could this child know?

Could it be insider information from He Cui?

"The houses over there are blocked by the building, not well-situated. If you’re planning to open a snack business, it’s not ideal, right?"

Li Shangmin pretended not to know.

Gu Xiaoqing had already figured out from Li Shangmin’s subtle squint that he knew.

"Uncle Li, we want to buy it. I have to go to school in the city, so we need a place to stay. Even if it’s not for business, it’s fine to live there."

Since you’re playing coy, I won’t say it openly either.

Li Shangmin laughed; this kid is too clever.

"The houses there are not expensive at the current market price. A small yard with about two hundred square meters could be about ten thousand. If it’s just an apartment without a yard, it should be cheaper, about eight thousand."

Li Shangmin didn’t hide it since the people are more informed than he is, with insider backing; he was just facilitating the favor.

Gu Xiaoqing beamed with joy and quickly said, "Uncle Li, please help us ask around; we really want to buy two units. Without the yard is fine; we can live there or rent it out."

Li Shangmin nodded, patted Gu Ruhai on the shoulder, and said, "Old Gu, you raised a good daughter. Truly fortunate."

Gu Ruhai was puzzled, how is this fortunate? With a word from his daughter, their savings could be drained.

But since the person is a director, if he says it’s good, it must be good.

He laughed awkwardly, not knowing what to say.

Li Shangmin spoke earnestly, "This is easy; I can find out the sellers for you in a day or two. Get your money ready, the sooner the better, because it’s already July, and by the end of the month, the price won’t be the same. The quicker the paperwork, the better."

This was heartfelt advice.

Gu Xiaoqing knew this too, nodding, she said, "Uncle Li, thank you so much; it’s really thanks to your help. We will be grateful. When our restaurant opens, you must come and taste it, it’ll be on the house."

It’s always good to say nice things.

Li Shangmin didn’t care much for these, just laughed, "Alright, little girl, don’t try to sweet talk this old man. I’ll definitely come for your food. You go prepare; within three days, I’ll have news."

He stood, suggesting he was ready to see them out.

There was a whole room of people waiting outside.

Gu Xiaoqing, Gu Ruhai, and Li Xuemei quickly said their goodbyes and left.

Back in the car, Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei were silent.

In front of the driver, they couldn’t scold Gu Xiaoqing.

Back at the guesthouse, they took Gu Xiaoqing into their room, and as soon as the door closed, they began to reprimand her.

"This matter is so big, how come you didn’t discuss it with us properly but decided like that? Didn’t you hear the implication in Director Li’s words? That place is quite remote. If we buy it and can’t do business, it’ll just be sitting there.

This is not squandering?"

Gu Ruhai felt the pain.

That’s sixteen thousand.

They only have twenty thousand in total savings, and they already spent two thousand. Now another sixteen, and Gu Ruhai can feel the money slipping away like water.

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It felt like he was back to being penniless.

This honest man couldn’t help but get anxious.

Li Xuemei also scolded Gu Xiaoqing, "You’ve been spoiled. Adults can’t even make such big decisions, and you come here deciding everything. We came to look at the place, but you can’t just squander all we have."

Gu Xiaoqing, smiling, sat her parents down and said, "Mom, Dad, you think I’m being wasteful today, but there’s something you don’t know. Those houses are cheap now, but in August the government is going to plan a food street there, and that front building will be demolished.

The place will be prime real estate. Aunt He told me in secret, don’t let anyone else know."

She had to use He Cui as an excuse, since in their eyes, He Cui was part of the government and not like them, knowing more and understanding more.

At this, they finally relaxed a bit.

As long as the money isn’t wasted, that’s fine.

Gu Xiaoqing continued, "Think about it, the place is cheap because no one knows. If everyone knew, could we get any? Aunt He is just trying to help us. We can’t speak of this carelessly."

She had to ensure they kept silent.

Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei realized this was likely insider policy.

Yet Li Xuemei remained unsatisfied, "You silly girl, this big a thing you didn’t tell us. You nearly scared your dad and me to death. Even if the houses are cheap, why buy two? How much will that cost? Buying one is enough for a shop."

They still felt the pain, sixteen thousand is a lot.

Gu Xiaoqing said, "Mom, Dad, don’t feel bad. Think about it: buying that property makes it ours. We can open a restaurant in one and rent the other out, and get instant cash. It’s great, the annual rent is six thousand.

Even if we don’t do business, renting both out makes twelve thousand a year. You could sit back and count the money. This is too good to pass up."

If this wasn’t explained, the couple would still be pained." (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users are encouraged to read on m.qidian.com.)