The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead-Chapter 327 - 317: Start Storing Land Now

"Really? Is it expensive? How much can we buy with our money?"

"A hundred bucks per mu, but the district says this project is beneficial for farmers. They fully support raising chickens and ducks, reclaiming wasteland for farming, growing vegetables and such. You can build houses too, but they won’t issue property certificates. Second cousin, you should think about it."

"What’s there to consider? Let’s buy it. I trust your judgment, just let it sit. Anyway, it’s so far away, I won’t go there. Waiting for it to appreciate in value isn’t bad either."

Lu Jingqiu saw that Second Cousin Yang agreed and quickly smiled, "We still have over seven thousand from buying the house last time, enough to buy seventy mu. Besides, I also plan to buy ten mu."

"That much, huh? When are we going?"

"They start work at two in the afternoon; let’s head out a bit after one. I need to go home and get the money."

"Let’s eat first, and later Second Cousin Yang will take you back to get the money."

"Okay."

Lu Jingqiu checked the time; it was already twelve o’clock.

Yang Mingchao informed his cousin and prepared to take Lu Jingqiu to a nearby restaurant for lunch.

Passing by Xue Jianian’s grain and oil shop, they unexpectedly ran into him: "Niannian? I thought you’d be at home?"

"Qiuqiu, Second Cousin Yang. I’m now watching over two stores by myself and also have to go pick up goods. There’s no time for me to stay at home. Where are you two heading?"

"To a nearby restaurant for lunch. Have you eaten yet?"

"Not yet, let’s go. I’ll join you and also talk to you about the beef shop’s business over the past week."

Xue Jianian greeted his younger aunt and followed Yang Mingchao and Lu Jingqiu to the restaurant.

On the way, Xue Jianian said, "Qiuqiu, do you want to drop by the shop this afternoon? Our store is now selling one and a half cauldrons of soup every day. It’s always more than that."

Lu Jingqiu said, "Ah, the grand opening event is over and there are still so many customers?"

"Exactly, the trick you mentioned is really good. These days we’ve bought over ten iron boxes, and most of them have been bought by train passengers. The iron boxes can hold more than our soup bowls, and the customers are quite happy with them. We clean and sterilize them thoroughly, so they spend less and still get to eat hot food. These past few days have been cooler, so there are quite a few people coming to the shop for some hot soup."

"I told you, this would attract many train station customers. However, I might not have time this afternoon, I’m going to Guancheng District with my cousin."

After Lu Jingqiu finished speaking, she suddenly thought of something and hurriedly said, "Niannian, haven’t you always wanted to rent land? Are you interested in some wasteland?"

"Wasteland?"

"Right, I found some wasteland in the north of the city today. It’s land from the Guancheng District office, and they’re selling it now. A mu of wasteland for a hundred bucks."

"Ah, a hundred for wasteland? In the village, renting land is only two yuan per mu."

Lu Jingqiu shrugged and smiled, "In the village, it’s for rent, but here, it’s for sale. You get seventy years of ownership rights."

"For sale? That’s expensive even for sale." Xue Jianian frowned slightly, glanced at Lu Jingqiu, and asked, "Jingqiu, did you buy any?"

"Yeah, I’m planning to buy ten mu, and my second cousin is buying seventy."

"That much? Then I’ll buy too, I’ll get thirty mu."

Xue Jianian knew that following Lu Jingqiu in buying land or houses wouldn’t be a mistake. She trusted Jingqiu deeply and, although she didn’t say it, knew that Jingqiu must have her reasons for buying.

Lu Jingqiu laughed and said, "That place is really suitable for you. It’s a pro-people policy there. There’s even a small hill; it’s really just a mound, but it’s covered in wild grass. You could fence it off and raise chickens and ducks, or even grow vegetables and farm."

"That’s great. By the way, what are you planning to do with the land after buying it?"

Lu Jingqiu said, "Nothing, just let it sit and wait for it to increase in value. Niannian, would you like to rent it?"

Xue Jianian laughed and clapped her hands, saying, "I was just waiting for you to say that. But let’s be clear, I don’t have much money for rent. You’ll have to give me a good deal."

Yang Mingchao said, "We’re all friends here. Talking about money can hurt feelings. Just give whatever you think is fair when the time comes. It’s wasteland anyway, I’m not using it; it’s just sitting there. It’s also fine if you don’t pay money, just give us some vegetables and fruit every year."

"Second Cousin Yang, vegetables and fruit aren’t worth much. I’ll pay five yuan per mu, and in addition, once I’ve got the vegetable garden going, you can have your pick of the vegetables. How about that?"

"This is good."

After dining at the restaurant, Lu Jingqiu said she needed to go home to fetch some money, although Xue Jianian didn’t really need to go back as she had all her valuable things in her space.

But to keep up appearances, she went home with them.

Lu Jingqiu retrieved some money from her house, and Yang Mingchao accompanied her to pick up Xue Jianian.

As they passed through the alley near Xinyue’s home, they saw Shang Ze riding a motorcycle with Luo Xinyue coming out from her place.

"Jingqiu."

"Xinyue, where are you headed?"

"We’re planning to go watch a movie. Have you established your file yet?"

"Just finished it this morning."

"Second Cousin Yang, are you heading back?"

Before Yang Mingchao had the chance to speak, Xue Jianian, unable to wait any longer, walked over from her alley and called out, "Jingqiu, I’m here, let’s go."

"Oh, Niannian, did you arrange this together?"

Lu Jingqiu smiled and said, "Yes, we’re planning to head to the northern suburbs."

Thinking they were going to have fun, Xinyue turned to Shang Ze and said, "Ah Ze, let’s not watch the movie, let’s go there instead."

After thinking for a bit, Shang Ze felt that spending the weekend together wasn’t a bad idea and nodded, "Alright."

So, the group went to a barren land and walked around it.

It was only after listening to their conversation that Xinyue realized they were there to buy that land.

Xinyue said in surprise, "You’re here to buy land? But that’s a barren area, right?"

Xue Jianian laughed and said, "Xinyue, what do you think about me fixing up this place, breaking new ground to plant vegetables, and raising chickens and ducks?"

Xue Jianian nodded thoughtfully, "But that would require people to clear the land, right?"

Lu Jingqiu bought ten acres, Xue Jianian bought thirty acres, and Yang Mingchao, being the wealthy one, bought seventy acres straightaway.

Seeing this, Shang Ze felt somewhat tempted; he knew about the favorable policies for the people, but the land wasn’t of any real use to him.

However, he wondered what it would be like in the future if the city expanded in this direction. Of course, they would never allow farmland to spoil the city’s appearance.

In the Guancheng District’s office.

The group declared their intent, mentioning that they wanted to buy land. The staff was efficient; with department heads from all the relevant offices present, there was no need to make multiple stops—a one-stop service was provided.

Money was paid, and procedures were handled simultaneously: files updated and land certificates issued.

After completing the procedures, each held a certificate book, their faces beaming with joy.

Lu Jingqiu said, "I can imagine, in ten years or so, developers coming to buy my land."

Xue Jianian, who was particularly sensitive to developers, asked, "Do you think this place will be requisitioned in the future?"

"It’s not certain, but if the city expands this way, there could be a day it happens."

Yang Mingchao laughed and said, "Comrade Shang would know more about this than us." Turning to Shang Ze, he said, "Brother Shang, got any insider info?"

"No inside information, but your cousin’s got it right," Shang Ze replied with a smile, stroking his chin. "Seeing you make a purchase, I’m getting tempted myself."

Yang Mingchao said, "If you’re tempted, just buy. If there’s spare cash at home, grab a few acres. Who knows, maybe there’ll come a day when these acres could be traded for a set of rooms. Keeping it for the children in the future works too."

When the topic of children came up, Luo Xinyue touched her stomach; they had a child on the way, and their future decisions could no longer be just about the two of them. They now had an additional responsibility to consider.