Chapter 168: Planning to All Move In Together
"Why’d you bring so much back with you?"
Irene Lynch was in the kitchen preparing dinner. When she saw the little ones’ pockets stuffed to the brim, she couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity.
Grace Winslow recounted what had just happened, and Irene Lynch couldn’t help but laugh. "Oh my, those old ladies are usually so stingy. They hide that candy away and only bring it out when their grandchildren come home. Now you kids have managed to charm it all out of them."
"Tomorrow, take some of our homemade snacks and local specialties as a return gift. We can’t just take their things for free."
Grace Winslow smiled and nodded. "I know, Mom. I’ll take them a gift tomorrow."
"Is dinner ready yet? I’m starving."
As she spoke, she reached out, grabbed a piece of meat, and popped it in her mouth.
Irene Lynch slapped her hand lightly. "You’re a grown woman! Why are you still so greedy? Your niece and nephews are watching. Aren’t you ashamed?"
"Don’t you copy your aunt. No sneaking food."
Ryan Winslow and the others were snickering on the side. They nodded obediently when they heard this.
Grace Winslow licked her fingers. "My mom’s cooking is delicious."
"I’ll take the dishes out. Ryan, go get your parents up for dinner. Dylan, Michael, go wash your hands."
After giving the orders, Grace Winslow carried a dish and headed for the main room.
Ryan Winslow turned and went to the backyard to call everyone for dinner.
Dylan Winslow and Michael Winslow went to wash their hands, getting ready to eat.
Soon, the dining table was crowded with people.
The family hadn’t been all together like this for a long time since the New Year.
"Mom, I’m planning to hand over my business in Prospera Town. I want to transfer my two kids to a school here in Coronet. The education here must be better than in Prospera Town, but I’m not sure how hard it is to get into the schools here." During the meal, Hayley shared her plans.
Irene Lynch looked at Gregory Winslow with some hesitation.
Gregory Winslow thought for a moment before speaking. "My work unit has a few school enrollment slots, but you’ll need to transfer your household registration over here. I’ll ask about it. I’ll transfer mine first and try to get yours all brought over at the same time."
"Then we’ll have to trouble you, Dad." Hayley sighed in relief. After a thought, she added, "If you need to grease any palms or spend some money, just tell me directly. I have some cash on hand."
Gregory Winslow nodded, which was as good as an agreement.
Nolan Winslow didn’t mention it, but from the look in his eyes, he likely had similar plans.
After all, Brandon Winslow’s family had already come to Coronet. It wouldn’t make sense for just Nolan’s family to stay behind in Prospera Town. It was best for the whole family to be together.
After dinner, Joanne Chase rushed to do the dishes.
Hayley couldn’t help but remark, "That girl is really something else. She’s pretty and hardworking. Why is my brother so useless? He went and got married early. Otherwise, I could have introduced him to her."
"Oh, come on, Hayley. You know what your brother is like. Wouldn’t introducing him to Joy just be setting her up for trouble?" Grace Winslow shook her head immediately.
Hayley thought about it and felt Grace Winslow had a point. Her brother really was a lost cause.
So she didn’t mention it again.
"Mom, you’ve been close with Grandma Shaw lately. Is she still planning to sell that house of hers?" Grace Winslow looked at her large family and couldn’t help but ask Irene Lynch in a low voice.
Irene Lynch was taken aback. "Are you still trying to get your hands on Grandma Shaw’s house?"
"Most of her family has passed away. That house is the only thing she has left to remember them by. She wanted to sell it before because she’d lost the will to live, but now she’s doing just fine. If she sells the house, where would she go?"
Grace Winslow thought about it and realized that made sense. She was only thinking that with so many family members, if they all moved here, this house really wouldn’t be big enough.
After all, Ryan Winslow and the other kids would each need their own room, so that’s four rooms for the four children. Add to that Nolan Winslow, Brandon Winslow and his wife, herself, Gregory and Irene Lynch, and Joanne Chase, and they would need at least nine rooms to fit everyone.
This house only has eight rooms, and that’s including the main room and two small storage rooms. The space is very tight. It might have been barely manageable when the kids were little, but it won’t work once they’re older.
’While I have the money, it’s best to buy another house.’
Grace Winslow planned to ask Sean York about it when she saw him tomorrow.
She had over ten thousand yuan right now. As long as the price wasn’t outrageous and the house was decent, she intended to buy it.
’After all, in the future, you won’t be able to buy a courtyard house in Coronet even if you have the money.’
"Hayley, you should have some money on hand now, right? How about we go look at houses in the next couple of days? You’re coming here to do business, so you’ll need to find a storefront, and a place to live, too. Shall we go look?" Grace Winslow asked, pulling Hayley aside.
Hayley nodded and agreed without any hesitation. "Yes, we have to. Lily and I already discussed it on the way here. We both want to buy houses, just like in Prospera Town—one for each family. This house is yours, after all. We can’t keep living here forever."
Lily Callahan, who was standing nearby, chimed in, "That’s right. If Mom and Dad want to live with one of us, they can. If they prefer to stay here with you, Grace, they can stay here. We’ll still give them money for living expenses every month."
"Then let’s try our best to buy houses nearby. We’ll have someone show us around tomorrow." Grace Winslow nodded, completely agreeing with the plan.
After washing up, everyone went to their respective rooms to sleep.
The next morning, Sean York came over early to help with some work.
Grace Winslow took the opportunity to ask him about houses.
"Buying a house? And it needs to be nearby, big enough for a family of four or five?" Sean York paused, thought for a moment, and then said, "I do have a few suitable places. Do you want to see them today?"
"Yes. It would be best to look and decide within the next few days," Grace Winslow nodded.
"No problem. I’ll call Abbott to come over, and we can split up to look. That’ll be faster. Is it for your sisters-in-law? Besides the size, are there any other requirements?" Sean York readily agreed.
"You still only have Abbott as an employee?" Grace Winslow couldn’t help but find it amusing.
’Andrew Aldridge was like Sean York’s lackey, always working for him. I wonder if Sean pays him well.’
"Of course not! I’m not the same man I used to be. Including Abbott, I have five people working under me now. And there’ll be more in the future. I want to open a nationwide real estate agency," Sean York said, his face full of pride.
Grace Winslow gave him a thumbs-up.
Soon, Andrew Aldridge arrived, and he brought a girl with a round face with him.
"Boss, Fiona Ford said she wants to come with us to see the houses," Andrew Aldridge explained to Sean York as soon as he arrived.
Sean York just glanced at Fiona Ford without saying anything. He pointed to Hayley and her family and said, "Take them to have a look. You can discuss the client’s requirements on the way."
Andrew Aldridge nodded and left with Hayley.
Sean York raised his wrist to check the time. "Well then, Lily, Grace, shall I take you to see them? I have a few other excellent listings, though the price might be a bit higher. But the location and environment are top-notch."
"Let’s go. We’ll look." Grace Winslow waved her hand grandly and followed Sean York to see the houses.