The Red Era: Starting from Being an Educated Youth in the Countryside

Chapter 185 The Envy of Neighbors

1990 years.

State-owned enterprises have gradually transformed into private enterprises, and the much-vaunted iron rice bowl has become less stable. With continuous external recruitment, the workers' sense of steadiness has turned into insecurity.

There are many different stalls and shops on the streets, which not only meet people's needs but also improve their lives.

Going into business and running a private business are no longer topics of disdain in conversation, but rather are topics of envy.

The Chen family, having saved enough, bought two spacious subway plots, and the plan of building a house spread out like wings.

Neighbors gathered together and talked about it.

"Did you see those two plots of land on the street? I heard that the Lu family bought them and they are already building the corners."

"They kept silent, I didn't expect they could make so much money!"

"No wonder he didn't say anything when people teased him for setting up a street stall, and he didn't care about other people's disgusted looks. He could make so much money, so who would care about a few gossips?"

"When I occasionally pass by at night, his business is booming! No wonder he was able to buy the land quietly."

At that time, when the foundation was being laid, a neighbor, out of curiosity, quietly went over to take a look. It was a very spacious piece of land, and it didn't look cheap, but the foundation was confusing.

Apart from building a toilet, there was no room prepared at all.

Father Chen was busy on the side, and people came up to him.

"Old Chen! You built two such spacious houses. Why don't you two brothers live together?"

When Father Chen saw that it was someone he knew, he stopped what he was doing and said, "I didn't want to buy such a spacious house earlier, but my third son said that it's better to have a spacious house so it's brighter and more comfortable to live in."

"The two brothers have a good relationship and are willing to buy one. As parents, we are naturally happy to see it happen."

The neighbor nodded in understanding, and couldn't help asking as he looked at the foundation. "Why does it look like there's no room here? It's so empty, and there's so much panic downstairs. Isn't it a waste?"

Father Chen wiped his sweat and replied with a smile, "My third son asked me to build it like this. The upstairs is spacious and can accommodate people."

"My third brother has been out there and has seen a lot. He told me to do this, so I followed his ideas."

Chen's father did not elaborate. Most of the families were large families, and they would not be able to live in them if they did not build more rooms. But the Chen family was different. They had two houses, so they could still live in them even if everyone came back.

The neighbor couldn't help but persuade him, "How can you let the children do whatever they want? Young people don't know how to behave, and adults have to take control of the situation!"

Father Chen smiled but said nothing. His son was far-sighted and proposed building a spacious hall, which could be used as a gate when the street became a gate. He thought that was a good idea and had no plans to change it.

The neighbor kept chattering, and Chen's father occasionally agreed. Seeing that he had no intention of changing his mind, the neighbor shook his sleeves and walked away with a sullen look on his face.

Father Chen still hasn't changed. He decorates his own house himself. If his son thinks it's a good idea, then build it that way. It's always right to listen to his son.

There is no street here yet, and there are few people around. It is definitely not possible to use it as a gatekeeper now, but who can say about the future?

Chen's father thought that this would be enough to dissuade the boy from having such an idea, but he was so stubborn that he actually followed him home.

When Chen Huaiyang returned home, he saw this scene. Most of the people there loved to join in the fun and like to make fun of others. They had many reasons, as if not listening meant being tactless.

He also had selfish motives in building the house here. In a few years, it will be a busy street and business will surely be booming.

The more spacious the space, the better, so that you won’t feel constrained.

Those who don't understand and can't appreciate it will definitely think that it's a waste of space. He is a prophetic person, so he naturally knows what is the best way. It is precisely because he understands that he built it this way.

Father Lu and the eldest brother remained silent. Neither of them was the type to like arguing with others. They just sat aside and listened, which made the people around them more excited.

Chen Huaiyang couldn't stand it anymore. The boy couldn't even handle his own business but was meddling in other people's affairs.

"Uncle, thank you for your concern. We have a simple family and don't need so many rooms."

"The land is wide enough, and the second and third floors can't be occupied."

"There are many children in the family, so give them more space to play."

"Uncle's suggestion is not wrong. You have four sons, and your family has many children. A small family needs at least two rooms. If you calculate it this way, it will indeed consume a lot of rooms."

"But this hidden danger is not a problem here. My eldest son and I each have an apartment, and we can live wherever we want. Even when the children grow up, they can move in separately, so it's not a big deal if we waste some space."

"Uncle, your idea is so clear, are you planning to build a house too?"

"Our old house is too small and cramped. It would be great if we could build a big, spacious house. Otherwise, it would be very slow to walk around!"

Chen Huaiyang's few casual words left the person speechless, and he didn't know where to start to refute.

Don't be fooled by the smiling face of Chen Huaiyang, because every word he said actually hits the nail on the head. It's someone else's own house, so what does the construction plan have to do with others?

If you want to give orders, then go build your own house!

Even if they were all built into rooms, there would be nothing to say.

If you want to give advice on someone else's house, you have to consider whether you have the nerve to do so!

Chen Huaiyang's many years of experience have given him a full aura. Even if his words are light, the moment he looks at people, they still feel a little panic in their hearts.

The neighbor smiled awkwardly and asked me to ask him face to face, which was a bit embarrassing. Can you buy the land just by asking? Can you build a house just by asking?
"Look at what you said. I'm just worried that you'll waste space. Since you guys have your own plan, I won't say anything more to avoid annoying you."

He made an excuse and slipped away, for he was afraid that people would ask him where he bought the land, which would make him embarrassed.

After watching the man leave, Chen Huaixu relaxed and gave him a thumbs up, saying with emotion, "If you hadn't come back in time, we would have heard so much that our ears would be callused."

Chen Huaiyang said with a "tsk". "You just worry too much. It's not him who's building the house. Why are you giving orders here? Just build your own house however you want!"

"Even if they built a hundred or eighty rooms, no one would say anything."

"I don't like to indulge this kind of person, who has no sense of propriety in what he says and does. He even dared to come to my house, and you still care about his face. Isn't this just making you feel aggrieved?"

"Don't listen to them. We have enough rooms to live in. We can build a spacious floor below. In a few years, this place will surely become a street and a shop. We won't have to rent it out anymore."

Chen Huaixu must have believed him, "You've been running around quite a lot recently!"

Chen Huaiyang waved his hand, "There's something going on at the newspaper office."

Although newspapers are still the source of information that people check door to door, magazines have gradually expanded. If they want to continue to expand, they need new things to grab the market.

He didn't plan to continue spending his energy on it and wanted to broaden his horizons. As different fields are like different worlds, he didn't plan to go into details and would just stop here.

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(End of this chapter)