Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties-Chapter 41 - New Home

41: Chapter 41 New Home

41 -41 New Home

Zhao Danni’s expression changed slightly.

Just as she was about to speak, Lin Xia leaned in close, smiled at her, and gestured for her to keep calm.

Lin Xia looked at Shuxiang, “Danni, three yuan a month, and you have to let us use your big pot!

As for pots, bowls, ladles, and the like, we’ll buy our own!”

Lin Xia had somewhat figured out what kind of person Danni was, so she made sure to clarify things with her beforehand.

“Alright!

My big pot is really handy for cooking!” Danni immediately agreed, this time quite readily.

“Good!

I’ll just call you Danni then!

By the way, do you have any spare quilts, mattresses, or pillows at home?

If you do, could you find three sets for us?

I’ll give you one yuan as rent for a month.

What do you think?”

Lin Xia thought it through clearly.

If she went home now to fetch them, Lin Aiguo would see her, and it would trigger another battle, and she might not even be able to bring them back.

She could wait until the day after tomorrow when Lin Aiguo went back to work on the mountain, then she could sneak back and move her luggage.

But what about tonight?

It was autumn, and even if they warmed the kang bed up, they couldn’t just sleep without covering anything.

Moreover, their luggage was in a tattered and shabby condition.

Yet, if they went shopping now, they would have to spend a significant amount of money, likely without finding all the suitable items they needed.

Besides, she was in a situation where she had to stretch every penny, and having extra money meant she could bring back more goods to sell.

Hence, she cleverly thought of the idea to rent the bedding.

Danni paused, and Zhao Danni looked a bit stunned too; she hadn’t expected the young woman to make such a request.

However, considering that the luggage was just for their use and would bring in one yuan every month, it seemed like a fair deal.

Danni could easily do the math, a smile forming on her face, “Yes!

Although it’s what my sons used, don’t worry, I wash them every year, so they’re quite clean!”

Lin Xia smiled as well, “Then let’s agree on that.

Zhao Danni, you can be our witness here.

The monthly rent is three yuan, and the rent for the luggage is one yuan.”

“Danni, I’ll give you four yuan now, which covers this month’s room rent.

Let’s start counting from today!” she said as she pulled out a few bills from her pocket, counted out four, and handed them to Danni.

“Alright!

Then it starts from today!” Danni hadn’t expected the girl to handle things so smoothly and crisply.

It was impossible for her not to feel a sense of fondness.

Having received the money, Danni didn’t hesitate.

She went straight into the Western House and began moving her family’s belongings to the Eastern House, with Lin Chun and Lin Xia helping.

Lin Xia walked Zhao Danni and her grandson home.

On the way, Zhao Danni looked at Lin Xia, who was helping carry her grandson, and couldn’t help commenting, “You, girl!

Whatever amount she asked, you just gave her.

You should have bargained!

Indeed, she’s a bit peculiar, but that doesn’t mean she couldn’t have gone a bit lower!”

She really wanted to speak up earlier but was stopped by the young woman, so she didn’t say much more.

Actually, if it came to familiarity, she had just met the girl and should have sided with Shuxiang.

But Zhao Danni was just like that, fair-minded over familial ties.

“Zhao Danni!

I also see that Danni is having a tough time by herself.

I’m still young and will have many chances to make money.

Arguing over a small amount, I always feel it’s not kind-hearted!”

What Lin Xia said was half true, half false.

She did indeed see Danni struggling, but a bigger reason was that she did not want to miss out on this house.

They had to move in today; otherwise, it’s not like they could keep staying at Haizi’s place.

If, because of haggling, Danni refused to rent explicitly or wouldn’t rent them the luggage, they would face one problem after another.

Money—she could earn it by working hard later, selling goods to make the amount, but missing out on this house would be a real pity.

So, she would rather spend a bit more money to please the others, thinking it could help them all get through this tough time smoothly.

Zhao Danni happily said, “Okay!

You girl!

Generous and kind, I like that about you.

If you ever have any trouble, just come to Danni’s place!”

“That’s for sure!

From now on, we’ll be like real relatives!

My name is Lin Xia!

Zhao Danni, you can call me Xiaolin or Xiaoxia!” Lin Xia felt grateful to Zhao Danni.

It was not easy to find such kindness from a stranger.

“Then I’ll call you Xiaolin!” Zhao Danni laughed and said, “Speaking of which, we mother-daughters are really fated.

I liked you the moment I saw you!”

“I like you too, Zhao Danni!

I can’t quite explain why, but you just feel so familiar to me!”

“From now on, Auntie will buy you delicious things!” Lin Xia kissed her grandson’s cheek, causing him to giggle.

Children know who truly cares for them.

Zhao Danni’s impression of Lin Xia improved even more.

She felt this young lady was not only genuine but also generous.

She spontaneously started looking out for Lin Xia.

“Xiaolin, don’t be reckless with your spending!

You guys have been split from your family, and there will be many expenses in the future!

If you’re lacking anything, just come over to my place.

If I have anything extra, you can take it first!”

“Thank you, Danni!

Then I’ll really take you up on that offer!” Although Lin Xia did not want to take advantage of anyone’s kindness, she didn’t outright refuse either.

After sending Zhao Danni and her grandson home, Lin Xia returned to the house she had just rented.

Lin Qiu was inside cleaning the stove, but Lin Chun was not around.

Lin Xia asked, “Where’s Big Brother?”

Lin Qiu stood up, “Sister, Big Brother went to gather some firewood!”

Lin Xia slapped her forehead, realizing she had completely forgotten about setting up the fire.

Since her brother had gone to collect firewood, she too needed to hurry and buy whatever was necessary.

“Xiaoqiu!

Stop cleaning!

Let’s go out and buy some things!

We need to buy pots, pans, utensils, spices, and all sorts of other stuff for the house!”

“Okay!” Lin Qiu happily put down the rag, washed his hands, and followed Lin Xia out the door.

The forest products store wasn’t far from where they were.

Lin Xia, although having the money, was cautious with her purchasing, only buying essentials.

She bought a washbasin, a towel, a bar of soap, then a few pairs of bowls and a small basin, a spatula, some spices, matches, candles, and other miscellaneous small items.

Although each item cost just a few cents and dimes, the total wasn’t small.

Lin Xia felt a pang of heartache, but as everything was needed for the new house, she had no choice.

However, she didn’t buy items like a small mirror or comb, thinking that she could quietly go back home in the next day or two to get clothes and such things.

As for food, they couldn’t buy supply grain since their grain ration was not under their control.

They could, however, buy grain at a higher price.

Lin Xia bought a few fewer pounds of flour.

If it had been just her, she could find an opportunity to stash the things in Jade’s room;

but with Xiaoqiu around, and her hands full, and with Xiaoqiu’s right arm not functioning, they couldn’t carry much.

Passing by a vegetable cart, they also bought three potatoes.

By the time the two of them got back home, they saw Lin Chun had gathered some branches and was borrowing Old Lady Xu’s ax to chop them.

Seeing them enter the yard, Lin Chun put down his ax and came over to help, “You two bought so much!”