Reborn in the 90s, I traded my ex-husband for eight apartments.

The arrival of a new member to the family is a joyous occasion.

Li Xiufen dotes on her daughter-in-law and grandson, taking meticulous care of Xu Yin and her grandson.

Xu Yin eats five or six meals a day, and Liu Xiufen tries different ways to nourish her, so her complexion improves every day.

Bai Jingsi and Zhang Minmin arrived on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.

In addition to Bai Chenglei's bicycle, they also brought two bags of rice, which the young couple specifically packed with millet.

We harvested so much grain at home; it would be a waste to buy rice in the city.

Zhang Yufang, knowing that Xu Yin was due to give birth, sent her a cured pork leg and thirty eggs.

When women are in postpartum confinement here, it's customary for close friends to send them pork legs and eggs as gifts.

No one else in the village knew that Xu Yin was pregnant.

The pig leg from Xu Yin's family was given in advance by Bai Chenglei when he went over to deliver the filial piety money last time.

Bai Zhenzhu drove to the bus station to pick it up; the bicycle couldn't carry it all.

Upon hearing that Xu Yin had given birth to a son, Zhang Minmin couldn't stop laughing:

"Is Second Sister-in-law unhappy?"

White Pearl was driving in the driveway:

"After all, I risked my life to give birth to her, how could I not be happy?"

I left a bag of rice at the restaurant, and took the rest of the food to Xingfu Community.

Zhang Minmin adores children and holds them tightly, refusing to let go.

Xu Yin laughed at her:

"So you like giving birth to yourself."

Zhang Minmin glanced at Bai Jingsi shyly; the young couple were still very affectionate.

White Pearl thought to herself.

The family's situation has completely changed. Third brother and sister-in-law no longer need to take care of the family like in the previous life, and they will definitely be able to live their own lives well.

Zhang Minmin bought the little guy a set of clothes and gave Xu Yin fifty yuan.

This was a very generous gift, and Xu Yin accepted it graciously, knowing that Zhang Minmin would have to repay it after having children.

Human relationships last because they are maintained through such interactions.

Bai Chengxiang asked Bai Jingsi to help name Erwa, and the name was Bai Wenbo.

A little while later, Xia He also arrived, and gave Xu Yin fifty yuan and a set of children's clothes.

Liu Fang and Liu Huiying helped prepare lunch.

Bai Jingsi and Zhang Minmin stayed in the city for two days before returning home.

On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, the whole family began preparing for the next day's business.

Bai Zhenzhu and Liu Huiying took stock of their inventory, and all the winter clothes were put out to sell, hoping to capitalize on the late spring cold snap.

The store mainly sells spring clothes.

Li Yuerong, Li Yueshu, Liu Fang's nephew Liu Chao, and Xu Yin's younger brother and his wife also returned.

When everyone heard that Xu Yin had given birth, they all sent gifts, which is called "sending gifts for postpartum care" in this area.

Xu Yin asked Bai Wenjie for a notebook.

The cover reads "Bai Erwa's Confinement Gift".

In the six months she's been in the city, she's gotten to know a few people she's close to. They've given her things like eggs and clothes, and she's made a mental note of it all.

You'll have to repay those favors in the future.

We will open for business on the eighth day of the Lunar New Year.

Everyone was still celebrating the Lunar New Year, and schools hadn't reopened yet, so business at the store was naturally slow.

On the contrary, the braised meat shop did better business. People visiting relatives and friends, or having banquets at home, would quickly buy some when they saw that Bai Chengxiang had finally opened for business.

The braised meat business at both of the Maocai restaurants is also doing well.

The clothing store was also struggling; three adults and two children sat by the fire at the entrance.

Liu Huiying and Li Yueshu knitted sweaters out of boredom, while Bai Zhenzhu drew pictures whenever she had free time.

She sketched Jiajia and Shuoshuo, which amazed Liu Huiying and Li Yueshu.

Liu Huiying almost didn't recognize Bai Zhenzhu anymore:

"Pearl, how did you grow your brain and hands?"

Li Yueshu smiled and said:

"You don't need to be envious, she can't knit sweaters."

Everyone laughed.

At that moment, a white sedan stopped at the entrance.

That car looks impressive.

The mobile vendors in the market haven't set up their stalls yet, but cars can still drive in for the next few days.

Seeing the people getting out of the car, Bai Zhenzhu's face lit up with joy:

"Brother Guo, you're back?"

The God of Wealth has arrived.

"I'm back. I just got home yesterday."

Guo Yongliang opened the trunk, took out a cardboard box, and placed it in Bai Zhenzhu's shop.

"Your sister-in-law asked me to bring these oranges for the children."

Bai Zhenzhu hurriedly poured him tea, and Liu Huiying and Li Yueshu also gave up their stoves, taking the children into the shop.

"Good news!" Guo Yongliang said, beaming. "And not just one thing."

White Pearl listened quietly.

Guo Yongliang said excitedly:

"The company in Rongcheng is already registered, and the house has been bought. Girl, get ready, we'll go to Rongcheng in a few days."

"There's more good news. I copied your restaurant and took photos of Boss Xia and all the shops that are currently under renovation. When I went back this time, through your sister-in-law's family's connections, I directly signed three contracts."

"Two clothing stores and one restaurant."

White Pearl was extremely surprised.

Guo Yongliang previously said that he would make a big splash at the beginning of the year, and it turns out that his words were absolutely true.

It seems she'll be visiting Chengdu frequently from now on.

Fortunately, Li Yueshu is already capable of handling things on her own, and Liu Huiying is gradually getting the hang of it as well.

With Old Man Bai also visiting the store from time to time, she was able to completely let go of the clothing store.

He smiled and said:

"Brother Guo, just let me know in advance when you're leaving for Chengdu."

Guo Yongliang: "Let's wait another four or five days. I have a lot of things to do at the factory. Let me take care of them a bit."

As he spoke, Guo Yongliang slapped his forehead:

"Oh, and I have some good news. Didn't you want to buy a shop? I know one, but it's a bit big and not cheap. Do you want to buy it?"

White Pearl: "!!"

How could I not buy it?

"Buy it." She said almost without hesitation, "Where?"

Guo Yongliang: "The location is a bit remote, close to the Qingshui River. It's a self-built house, but they plan to sell it together with the house, and the price won't be cheap."

A thought struck Bai Zhenzhu: Of course, she could buy a house in Qingshuihe.

She had heard that houses along the river were very expensive when she worked at the train station.

Guo Yongliang glanced at the time:

"I don't have time to take you to see houses. Your sister-in-law will take you tomorrow. I have to go now."

This person came and went in a hurry, leaving as soon as they said they would.

Ge Minjing arrived the next day, also driving that white Jetta.

She wore a red wool coat, a black turtleneck sweater with a gold necklace hanging over it, and gold earrings, exuding an air of luxury.

"Pearl, get in the car, I'll take you to see a house."

Bai Zhenzhu slung her bag over her shoulder, handed the shop over to Li Yueshu and Liu Huiying, and got into the car.

Ge Minjing's Jetta looks incredibly cool on the street. Its price is similar to that of a Santana, making it a symbol of wealth.

“Pearl, that house belongs to a friend of your brother Guo’s. The couple went to the south to do business and settled down there. Now there are only two elderly people left in the house.”

"The old man is planning to sell the house and go live with his son to enjoy a comfortable life."

Ge Minjing glanced at Bai Zhenzhu:

"The house is big, and the price is a bit expensive."

Bai Zhenzhu smiled and said:

"I understand. I'll buy it if it's suitable, and I won't make things difficult for Minjing."

Ge Minjing smiled and glanced at her:

I love your intelligence.

The house is not far from the steamed dish restaurant in Qingshuihe, and especially not far from the construction sites behind it.

This place used to be a teahouse.

The heavy wooden door, several meters wide and painted vermilion, looked quite old.

Ge Minjing parked the car on the side of the road and took Bai Zhenzhu to knock on the door.