<h4>Chapter 496: Chapter 497 nning to Buy Land to Build a House</h4> Yang Ming had no intention of telling his wife about the Escort Agency’s affairs, fearing she might worry, and after all, he was just a titr Shopkeeper. Once Xiaotian was found, he wouldn’t even hold that title anymore.
With the portrait in hand and the Escort Agency’s influence expanding, it was only a matter of time before his sister would be found. The current situation was much better than when they started.
The carriage soon arrived at his uncle’s house, and Yang Ming quickly alighted. He missed his wife and headed straight into Granny’s room.
Xiaoxiao was there telling Granny a story. Seeing Yang Ming, her eyes lit up with bright light. He had finallye to pick her up. She had been talking until her mouth was dry and her tongue was numb. If he had note sooner, she feared her throat would have be hoarse. Joyfully she called out, "Husband, you’re here."
With one look at his wife, Yang Ming knew she was struggling to hold up, so he turned to Granny and said, "Granny, we’ll be leaving now."
The olddy didn’t want them to leave and hurriedly asked them to stay for a meal, "Don’t go. Eat here."
Seeing the fatigue on his wife’s face, Yang Ming quickly refused, "No, Granny, my wife just made a narrow escape from the Gate of Hell; she needs to go back and rest."
The olddy thought about it and then nodded in agreement, "Thene over another day."
Finally able to leave, Xiaoxiao smiled and coaxed Granny, "Granny, we’ll take our leave now. I’lle back and tell you stories when we have time."
The olddy waved them off, saying with concern, "Go back and rest."
Finally free from Granny’s, Yang Ming and Xiaoxiao boarded the carriage, and Xiaoxiao started toin, "Husband, why did youe sote? My throat is sore from all the talking."
Yang Ming looked at her with eyes full of empathy, "Wife, you’ve worked hard."
Without his wife, the rtionship between their rtives wouldn’t have be so harmonious. She was the great hero.
They soon arrived home, and Yang Ming hurriedly got his wife some water to soothe her throat.
"That’s more like it."
At dinner, Yang Ming announced the decision he had discussed with his wife earlier.
"Dad, Mom, Xiaoxiao and I have discussed it and decided to buy a homestead and build a house."
The whole family was invigorated by the news. They had grown tired of their shabby house. Their home was an old house, much worse for wear than others in the vige—cold in winter and hot in summer, hardly suitable for living.
Moreover, they knew that Xiaoxiao had silver, and with that, building a house was definitely achievable. Everyone began discussing enthusiastically.
"Great, it’s about time we got a new house, this one is really too shabby."
"Auntie, can Guangguang have his own room to sleep in then?"
"We should build a brick house just like the Vige Chief’s, to make them envious."
"This house really does need to change; it’s not soundproof at all, you can hear every word spoken."
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Aiyo, could the second sister-inw not mention the issue of soundproofing? Xiaoxiao really wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into. Because of this, they absolutely had to change houses.
"Everyone, listen to me."
"Stop talking, everyone, let’s hear what the third brother’s wife has to say." Old Man Yang interjected to stop the buzz of everyone’s discussions.
Xiaoxiao continued, "I earned five hundred taels from selling underwear this time; I didn’t give everyone spending money. Don’t overthink it. I was nning to use this money to build the house—fearing it might not be enough. After we earn more, I’ll give you spending money."
"..." Everyone was taken aback. Building a house that five hundred taels might not cover? What kind of luxurious house was the third brother’s wife nning to build?
Old Man Yang asked, "Third son, third son’s wife, what kind of house are you nning to build that needs five hundred taels?"