Reborn as an 80s-aged woman, her unfilial son begs for forgiveness on his knees.

"Dad, Mom wants to remarry, that's her business, but Xiaomei is our Li family's daughter, so we have to come back."

When Xiaomei comes home, let her stay home and do the laundry, cook, and take care of the children.

That's good, it makes things a little easier for both of us.

What kind of books should a girl read?

If I find someone to marry in two years, I can get a dowry.

If Xiaomei could come back, the family could save a lot of money, and she could have a hot meal when she got home. He Caifeng wouldn't have to spend all her time around the stove.

Li Wenhai pondered in his mind, a smile appearing on his face, feeling that everything was under his control.

Xiaomei is a member of our Li family; we can't let her go out and mess around with that shady mother.

When you have some free time, you and your second son can go out and find out where your mother moved to.

Zhang Wenying was unaware of Li Jianguo and his group's scheme. She took her family to stroll around the new house, and the old lady was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling.

"Oh my, this courtyard is nice."

Look at this vegetable garden, the vegetables are growing so well.

And these flowers, oh my, they're so beautiful!

There are also these ten or so large houses, spacious and bright, which are many times better than that old house.

The house is paved with blue bricks inside and out, and the windows are made of glass, so it's bright and airy when the sunlight shines in.

The old lady touched and looked around, becoming happier and happier with each look, muttering to herself, "Life is getting better and better."

She never imagined that one day she would be able to live in such a nice courtyard with Zhang Wenying.

Zhang Wenying smiled and replied, "Mom, I'm glad you like it."

This yard is spacious. We'll live here from now on. You can plant whatever you want, and you can even raise a few chickens and ducks if you want.

Later, I'll add a soft recliner to your room. You can put it on the porch, bask in the sun, and look at the flowers and plants in the yard. That's what true comfort is."

The old lady nodded repeatedly, her wrinkled face beaming with joy: "Alright, alright, I'll listen to you. This is the first time in my life that I've lived in such a bright and spacious house. I feel sweeter than if I'd drunk honey."

As she spoke, she turned back to look at the old tree in the yard laden with green dates, her eyes filled with joy.

Zhang Wenying then looked at her eldest daughter: "Xiaojuan, this place is close to the shop. Why don't you move here too? Rent the small courtyard over there, and you can get an extra month's rent."

Li Xiaojuan thought for a moment and said, "Mom, I think I'd better not move."

I'll just come over every day to help you clean.

Although the courtyard over there isn't as big as this one, it's very close by, and it's not far to come and go.

Besides, it's close to the slaughterhouse, so it's convenient for me to buy meat every morning without having to take a long detour.

Besides, I'm used to living in that courtyard; suddenly moving to a different place would make me feel uncomfortable.

This is my mother's yard. She only needs to come over once a year for a get-together during holidays. If she stays at her parents' house every day, it will make her dependent and cause others to gossip.

Zhang Wenying listened and didn't force the issue. She nodded and said, "Alright, you're a person with your own ideas, Mom won't stop you."

Anyway, Mom has reserved rooms for you and Xiaojuan here, so you two sisters can come and stay whenever you want.

Zhang Wenying tidies up the courtyard every day, and the furniture and beds inside the house are all neatly arranged. The quilts are made of freshly fluffed cotton, which is fluffy and soft after being sun-dried, so you can move in right away.

Looking at her eldest daughter, who was quick and efficient, Zhang Wenying couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

Women in later generations had it a bit easier, but for women in this era, achieving independence was much more difficult than for men.

To avoid being controlled by men, you must first become financially independent.

This is a truth she only understood after living a second life.

Once my two daughters are financially independent in the future, I can stand tall and live a more fulfilling life.

Zhang Wenying suddenly thought of something else.

Next year, Haishi will open a highway connecting to Wucheng and also build Haishi's first overpass.

That area was full of dilapidated houses, rented by migrant workers who came to the city to work, as well as some low-income people who couldn't make ends meet.

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Wenying asked, "Daughter, I'm thinking of buying a house in the south of the city. Would you like to come with me and look at a couple of courtyard houses?"

Li Xiaojuan paused for a moment, put down the rag in her hand, and wiped her hands: "Mom, why did you suddenly think of buying a house in Nancheng?"

That place is very remote, at least ten miles away from here. It's surrounded by farmland, and there's not even a decent market there.

Mom already has such a big yard, why does she still want to buy another yard?

Nancheng is practically a suburban area, so why is Mom thinking of buying a house there?

"Mom, I feel more at ease when the money is in the bank."

If I squander all the money I have, how will I survive in the future?

Zhang Wenying smiled and didn't rush to explain, only saying, "Listen to your mother, you can't go wrong."

The country is currently focusing on economic development, and houses are expected to become increasingly valuable in the future.

Although the southern part of the city looks remote now, once the road is completed, land prices will definitely rise, and it might even be more cost-effective than buying government bonds.

If you trust Mom, just buy two houses with me; you definitely won't regret it.

Zhang Wenying knew about that courtyard over there; it was ridiculously cheap.

A 200-square-meter courtyard with a house costs only 100 yuan.

Even the larger ones don't cost more than two hundred yuan.

In later generations, that price wouldn't even buy a floor tile.

This was told to her by an older woman across the street.

In her previous life, that old friend was short of money. Her youngest son got married and had nowhere to live, so she bought a courtyard house in the south of the city.

Unexpectedly, this misfortune turned into a blessing. Later, the area was demolished, and they received two apartments and a considerable sum of compensation, which completely changed their family's fortunes.

So she planned to buy a house for her youngest daughter, Li Xiaojuan, as well. Whether she lived in it herself or rented it out, it would be a sure-fire way to make money.

Moreover, the area is scheduled for demolition next year, which will generate a significant amount of income.

Zhang Wenying clearly remembers that after that piece of land was requisitioned in later years, each household received two apartments plus a cash compensation. Those who gritted their teeth and bought the courtyards back then all turned their lives around.

Only one family insisted on a large sum of compensation, so the straight road took a detour, bypassing their two dilapidated houses.

Later, the man regretted it so much that he slapped his thigh, but it was too late to turn back.

Because the area is surrounded by high-priced bridges, there is no water or electricity, and there is no way to get around.

Later, that house even made the news.

She doesn't do that.

One should not be too greedy; one should know when to be content.

But she wouldn't let go of an opportunity that belonged to her.

Not only did she buy one, but she also lent money to her older brother so that he could buy two courtyards as well.

While bank interest rates are decent now, they're nowhere near as good as the returns from demolished properties.