Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 561 - 562 Sister Flowers Educated Youth 79_1

Chapter 561: Chapter 562 Sister Flowers Educated Youth 79_1

Finding a suitable house in Capital City takes patience, but it’s certainly possible if one is willing to make the effort.

However, the key problem is that Shen Jie is busy with work and studies, too busy to let up even for a moment.

Thus, for such a significant matter as buying a house in Capital City, enlisting outside help is an absolute necessity.

As for which external aid to seek, Shen Xiaohui could easily tell without even opening his eyes.

Looking at Huo Lei, who was happily welcoming them back to Capital City, Shen Xiaohui couldn’t help but curl his lips; he genuinely did not understand how, even though it had always been a group of them going out, slowly, just the two of them had ended up together. Of course, Dai Zhiqing and Wang Hui also settled things internally.

But Shen Xiaohui couldn’t possibly interfere with their affairs; he had no right to do so.

Seeing his brother-in-law’s displeased expression, Huo Lei said, "I just made a nice sum of money yesterday. Come on, let’s go eat Peking duck."

After three years of university, not only did they make great advancements academically and in networking, but there was also a good change for everyone: food ration coupons were gradually disappearing from their lives.

Now, going out to eat no longer meant having to worry about how to round up food coupons, which was a relief.

Although Shen Xiaohui wasn’t particularly keen on this meal, he thought that if someone was willing to treat, why shouldn’t he go?

"Handing out benefits again?" Shen Xiaohui had nothing but admiration for his brother-in-law.

Even though he too had made use of his family’s connections, his success was more down to his own efforts.

He was without a doubt Shen Xiaohui’s idol; he aspired to become an impressive figure just like him.

"What benefits? You think these sorts of perks come along every day?" If there really were such benefits every day, that would be something else entirely.

"I helped someone interpret some legal provisions and advised them on what to do. When it came down to compensation, they gave me a service fee."

Even though Huo Lei knew the money was legal, he still felt bewildered. He had never expected that a little guidance would reap such a large reward.

Hearing that, Shen Jie couldn’t help but worry as she looked at Huo Lei. It’s always good when people express their gratitude, as it shows they understand boundaries.

She was just concerned that if someone were to lend Huo Lei’s name haphazardly and keep stuffing him with money, they might push him to do something he didn’t want to do. That would be problematic.

"Don’t worry, it’s just a property dispute in the family..." Huo Lei started to explain the details as they walked.

As he spoke, Huo Lei suddenly brightened up, "I’ve been so naive."

"I was wondering whom I should go to for help. But who else do I need when I have him?"

"He knows a lot of people, which is perfect for this business." Huo Lei was very aware that quite a few people, after receiving their houses back, were planning to go abroad or move to other places to be with their children or other relatives.

Selling houses and finding suitable buyers is not an easy task; it’s often riddled with risks of being taken advantage of.

And for those moving to Capital City from elsewhere, even if they arrived with cash in hand, not knowing the right people made it impossible for them to buy a house.

In other words, without a proper intermediary whom both parties trust, it’s difficult to satisfy both the seller and the buyer.

"Anyway, that kid doesn’t do anything serious all day long, always roaming around outside. This can’t go on forever."

Even though that kid might seem like a troublemaker, Huo Lei knew he had his principles and wouldn’t cross the line.

However, Huo Lei was a bit worried that if he continued to loiter about like this, it was only a matter of time before problems arose.

It would be best to find him a way to make a living soon, to keep him busy and, therefore, out of trouble.

"Who are you planning to help now?" From Huo Lei’s tone, Shen Jie could tell one thing: he had found another promising young talent.

Despite his always courteous demeanor, Shen Jie had heard people say he was what foreigners call a gentleman.

Whenever she heard such words, she really wanted to tell them, "Girl, this isn’t gentlemanly, it’s aloofness."

But seeing how excited the women were, she decided to keep her mouth shut; some people just love living in their world.

If he was willing to lend a hand, it must mean that the other party had something that satisfied Huo Lei.

"Can it make money?" Even in front of family and his longtime friend Zhao Yu, Huo Lei would remain composed.

But in front of Shen Jie, he would relax a little more, "I’ve already decided to continue my postgraduate studies and then enter the system."

"The support I can get from my family is almost negligible."

"Sometimes, having your own strength can save you a lot of trouble."

Shen Jie already knew about Huo Lei’s family background; she just knew and didn’t think much of it.

After all, it was a large family with many descendants who had suffered their losses over the years, and their main connections were in the military.

Huo Lei had several cousins who started as regular soldiers in the military. If there were any resources or connections in the family, one would know who they would be for.

What the Huo Family could offer Huo Lei was to ensure he wasn’t excessively bullied. As for any small schemes, he had to handle them himself.

Shen Jie felt this was good; if everything was taken care of for him, it would prevent Huo Lei from progressing.

What she was curious about was, "Why not let me go into business?" In this era, it was relatively easy to do business.

More importantly, she had the support of Huo Lei and the Huo Family. As long as she wasn’t too greedy, usually no one would try to harm her.

Why not let her go into business? "It’s too tiring," Huo Lei had seen how desperately some people work in business.

"Besides, you’re my wife. Once you start a business, people will assume it’s a family business." He couldn’t help but think of some things.

Although his grandparents had been able to suppress things to some extent, they had been much quieter in recent years.

Huo Lei knew they were in fact not at all quiet, but just lying low for now.

Once the old man passed away, who knew if they would immediately jump out and cause all sorts of trouble.

In front of money, Huo Lei never dared to trust so-called human nature, "Why should you share the money you work hard for with them?"

"They wouldn’t share their means of making money with us." Even if they didn’t say so, Huo Lei knew a thing or two.

"Most importantly, you like doing business."

"I still remember the first time you were in the operating room, even just assisting, you talked about it with such bright eyes."

Even later, when Shen Jie talked about how tough it was to be a doctor, dealing with unreasonable patients and their families and how distressing it was, Huo Lei never encouraged Shen Jie to give up being a doctor.

Because he knew that Shen Jie was doing what she loved, and she could help more people.

Is that so? Shen Jie, the person herself, had somewhat forgotten about it, and she didn’t expect the listener to still remember such things.

They say a man loves you when he can remember what you say, and now she had found such a man.

"Mhm, although I also thought about it, perhaps not being a doctor, just being a lecturer in the university."

"But then I thought, this wasn’t the reason why I chose to study medicine in the first place."