Binjiang Police Affairs
Chapter 241 - 179 This Is Unfair_2

Chapter 241: Chapter 179 This Is Unfair_2

Xu Sanye threw down his cigarette butt and smiled again: "Actually, the main thing is to buy a plot of land. So when I have money in the future, I can demolish the warehouse and rebuild a decent house."

For people on the ships, owning land is very important.

Old Qian was startled and couldn’t help but chuckle: "That warehouse may not look great, but the materials used are not bad. When it comes to demolishing and rebuilding it, the bricks and tiles can be reused."

"That’s what I was thinking."

Xu Sanye smiled and continued: "Besides, fishing isn’t promising. His parents are out there in the wind and rain, drifting on the river every day. How much can they earn in a year? Sometimes they catch plenty of fish, but they can’t sell them for much at Bailong Port. It’s better to switch careers early."

Li Weiguo asked: "What else could his family do besides fishing?"

Xu Sanye pointed at the anchorage not far away and laughed: "They could run a small business. Last time we went to catch water bandits, I saw people in the waters of Yangzhou making a business solely out of serving shipmen. Buy some rice, oil, pork, vegetables, and tobacco and alcohol, take a small boat, and sell them on the river. It looked like they were doing quite well."

"We have our own anchorage here, and we’ve got plenty of ships too!"

"I’ve asked Xiao Yu to go back and call his dad. When his dad gets here, we can all talk to him and see if he’s willing to buy that warehouse and switch to running a small business."

Li Weiguo knew Liang Xiaoyu’s father and mused: "If we persuade him, he should be willing. But you know his family’s situation. His grandfather’s health isn’t good, and neither is his mother’s. Just the medicine alone costs quite a bit each year; I doubt they have three thousand to spend."

"But Old Qian is here, aren’t you? Are you still worried about money?"

"Old Qian, Xiao Yu listens to you the most, almost like your own godson. Now it’s time for you to make a stand."

"I certainly support it. I have no children of my own. The little money I have, if I don’t give it to him, will end up with the nursing home anyway."

"What would your nephews think if they knew?"

"What can they think? After all, they’re going to end up in a nursing home too."

Xu Sanye had long noticed that Old Qian wanted Xiao Yu to care for him in his old age, and couldn’t help patting his arm: "Old Qian, I guarantee your money won’t be spent in vain. As long as you can still work, you can work at Yanjiang Police Station. And when you can’t work anymore, Xiao Yu will take care of you in your old age, and definitely won’t let you go to a nursing home."

Old Qian gazed at the river surface, went silent for a moment, then smiled: "I’m old and people find me bothersome, I might as well go to the nursing home."

"Who finds you bothersome? Xiao Yu won’t! The kids I’ve raised, I know very well, and I can guarantee you that on this."

"Let’s talk about it when the time comes."

"What’s with talking about it when the time comes? We need to make this clear now, and in front of Xiao Yu’s parents too."

For his life in old age, Old Qian had thought about it countless times.

He wanted to rely on his two nephews to care for him until his death, but one was a gambler who would play cards the moment he had some money, and the other was lazy and gluttonous. They were unreliable.

Having worked at Four Factory Supply and Marketing Society for so many years, he knew all too well how miserable life was in the nursing home not far from there.

If he could have someone to care for him until his death, he certainly wouldn’t go to the nursing home.

Seeing Xu Sanye speak so firmly, he hesitated for a moment, then said with an embarrassed face: "I have a retirement pension, I don’t really need them to support me."

Xu Sanye smiled: "I know, but when you are old and infirm, you always need someone to take care of you."

Li Weiguo had long considered Old Qian as an Old Brother and didn’t want him to be lonely in his old age. He smiled and said: "When you’re old, not only will Xiao Yu pour tea and help you out, but he will also talk with you, and when you’re sick, he’ll take you to the hospital."

"Even Salted Fish will visit you by then, of course, we will too."

"Director Xu, Instructor Li, let’s talk about something else. When is Salted Fish coming back?" Old Qian, about to cry from their words, quickly changed the subject.

"He has an exam today, and he’s going back to Si Gang with Master Han tomorrow to worship ancestors. He called last night saying he’d be back the day after tomorrow."

"Isn’t he studying computer science?"

"What he’s studying in computer science is different from those certificate exams out there; it seems to be related to marine. He needs to go back to their school for that. Right now, the timings for the training classes don’t quite match, so he’s giving it a pass this year. Next year, we’ll see if he can catch it. Anyway, he’s doing a self-study exam; if he can’t make it this year, he can try next year, no rush."

...

Meanwhile, Han Yu, who had just finished an exam and returned to his father-in-law’s house, was being interrogated by his sister-in-law.

"I can’t believe you got involved in a same-surname romance with Ningning!"

"We don’t have any blood relationship; we just both have the surname Han."

Han Yu was a bit embarrassed in front of his sister-in-law.

Having been in Jiangcheng for a few days, there was suddenly one more person in the family. Han Xiangmeng couldn’t believe this was real and turned to ask, "Sister, San’er is only seventeen, how could you do it?"

At lunch, dad and mom very seriously and sternly held a family meeting, officially announcing the news of the little junior brother becoming the son-in-law and son.

Her own room had officially become the junior brother’s room, and from today onwards, she was to share a room with her. Because she was disobedient, her status within the family had plummeted...

Han Xiangning knew she was jealous, barely holding back laughter as she said, "It was San’er who pursued me, not the other way around. If you don’t believe it, ask him. He’s had a crush on me for a long time."

"That’s not fair!"

"What’s not fair?"

"Why can you date San’er, but I can’t date Liang Xiaojun!"

"You know very well why. Besides, Mom has stopped objecting now, so you can date however you want."

"It’s not the same, why do they treat San’er so well."

Out of nowhere, Han Yu raised his head, "Sister Mengmeng, I’m the one marrying into the family."

Han Xiangning stifled her giggles and said, "Did you hear that? If you can get Liang Xiaojun to marry into the family and both Uncle Liang and Aunt Zheng agree, then Dad and Mom would be just as nice to Liang Xiaojun."

"He’s an only child, how could he possibly marry into the family."

"Then there’s nothing to be done. Marrying into the family is almost like becoming their own son, but of course, there’s a difference."

"So you mean you guys will inherit the family property."

"Uh-huh."

"Han Xiangning, you’re really ruthless. I admire you."

Han Xiangmeng, looking like a heroine from a TV show, bowed with clasped hands and then burst out laughing, "The family property is all yours, I won’t fight you for it. I should thank you for diverting the heat off me."

Han Yu didn’t expect her to be even more carefree than her senior, and asked with some doubt, "Sister Mengmeng, are you really not mad at me?"

"Why would I be mad at you? I should be thanking you instead."

"Thanking me?"

"You’ve fulfilled Mom and Dad’s wish for a son-in-law marrying into the family. They’re happy with you as their son-in-law, and when they’re happy, they won’t interfere with me anymore, so I am free. I definitely should thank you."

Han Xiangmeng chuckled, then said, "From now on, don’t call me Mengmeng, just call me by my name. I will no longer call you San’er, I should be calling you ’brother-in-law’, haha."

Given her sister’s reaction, Han Xiangning wasn’t surprised and couldn’t help but ask, "Mengmeng, do you really plan to go your own way to the bitter end?"

"Sis, you know Liang Xiaojun as well. What’s not to like about him? I like him, and he likes me too. As for the grudge between his mom and ours, what does that have to do with us?"

"I heard his mom also objects."

"Marriage is a matter of choice. She can object if she wants; we’ll date if we want."

Han Xiangmeng didn’t want to talk about those unhappy things anymore and changed the topic with a sly smile, "Sis, have you guys held hands?"

"Why are you asking this? Can’t you be serious?"

"Did you guys kiss?"

"Will you ever stop!"

With a sneaky look behind her, Han Xiangmeng said, "You are my sister, and San’er is my brother-in-law, can’t I, as your sister, be a little concerned? Besides, I’m studying medicine, do you need me to enlighten you with some basic knowledge?"

Han Yu instinctively asked, "What kind of knowledge?"

Han Xiangmeng snickered, "The knowledge about the ’forbidden fruit’. It’s not good to get pregnant before marriage; you need to take precautions."

She was as thoughtless and heartless as ever, even daring to mention such things.

Han Xiangning, gritting her teeth in anger, pushed her away, "Do you think we’re like you and Liang Xiaojun, going about doing whatever we want? Don’t spew nonsense."

"Indeed, it’s different. Your marriage was bestowed by our mother. Even if you guys really did ’that’, Mom would still help you remedy the situation urgently. There’s no need for me to worry about you."

"What ’this’ or ’that’! Hurry up and cook; you have to work the night shift later."

Han Xiangmeng dodged her sister’s chasing and ran to the door, then turned back teasingly, "Brother-in-law, if you need anything, come to me. I’ve got everything you might need."

How unlucky for the family to have bred such a rowdy girl.

Han Xiangning was left feeling rather embarrassed, slamming the door shut with a bang and pointing at Han Yu said, "She was just joking with you. Don’t let your imagination run wild!"