Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten-Chapter 732 - 734: Family Meeting

The Zhuge Family initially was quite steady, they never considered approaching Cai Ming again. They couldn’t take the initiative, as doing so would mean they were at a loss.

But they waited and waited, and no one came to look at the house.

Wait, it wasn’t that no one came to see the house, but rather many people looked around and then left without haggling.

This left everyone in the Zhuge Family stunned; they all admitted that at least Cai Ming spoke to them. But these families didn’t say a word, leaving them puzzled.

Later, they finally encountered someone they somewhat knew looking at the house. The person was about to leave hastily after seeing it but was pulled back by someone in the Zhuge Family.

"You ask why there’s no follow-up?" The visitor looked puzzled, "You should look at the house yourselves."

"I asked the Wan Family’s son-in-law, and he just said, ’You’ll know when you see it.’

"The price for this house of yours, never mind."

"Buying your house would cost at least a few tens of thousands, maybe even a hundred thousand to move in. Who would buy it?"

"I’ve known you for so many years; otherwise, I wouldn’t have said anything more."

The visitor shook his head as he left. No matter how others said the Zhuge Family had fallen, they still had such a big house, so some thought someone was smearing their reputation.

But now, having looked in, who would smear them? It’s simply the truth. After walking a distance away, the visitor turned back again, saying, "Not one responsible descendant, alas."

"The direct line of the Zhuge Family is ruined. If it weren’t for those things happening to Old Third Zhuge back then, it might not have been the case."

Thinking of the arrogant Zhuge Zhi, as described by the elder generation, he heaved a deep sigh and turned away.

The adult world is just so realistic; if they feel no need to talk to you, then in the future, just maintain a simple greeting when you meet.

The people in the Zhuge Family didn’t know what those looking at the house thought. Now they were panicking, "What do we do?"

If someone were to haggle, they could at least have a discussion, but now no one spoke except for Cai Ming, the first visitor. But would he want the house?

"Actually, I think that price isn’t bad."

"Exactly, at least it gives some face to the Wan Family. Just in case we need them in the future, they might give us some face too."

Realizing that the house couldn’t be sold for a good price, everyone thought of other ways, considering the Wan Family’s position in Beijing.

Listening to various agreements on selling the house to the Wan Family’s grandson-in-law, even though some were unwilling, given the current situation, they could only keep quiet.

Just as someone said, if even Cai Ming doesn’t want to buy the house, who would in the future?

Zhuge Mingshan quietly listened in the crowd. To her, regardless of whether the house was sold, she wouldn’t get a share. It’s just that if the house wasn’t sold, she could continue living there.

Although the family’s behavior was more and more disgusting, Zhuge Mingshan wasn’t worried. She had nothing valuable for them to search for.

Zhuge Mingshan was just curious about why Gong Ruini, so interested in the house, didn’t make a move.

Could it be that someone else was called to handle it, perhaps Cai Ming?

Yes, it must be him. Zhuge Mingshan recalled that Gong Ruini’s mother had the surname Cai and that Gong Ruwen slightly resembled Cai Ming.

Previously, she hadn’t linked them together. After all, Cai Ming was the Wan Family’s grandson-in-law, a fact elders had confirmed, so it couldn’t be false.

Oh my, Zhuge Mingshan gasped. Could it be that Gong Ruini’s aunt is Wan Qiweng? My goodness.

This bumpkin’s fate was quite fortunate. Prior, she thought Gong Ruini merely had good connections with the Zhao Family; who knew she had such a profound background?

Zhuge Mingshan gasped, and nearby people heard it but merely glanced at her, assuming she didn’t want to sell the house.

Everyone knew that once she moved out, could Zhuge Mingshan still study? Staying at home to wait and find a decent family to marry into was expected, to secure the maximum benefits for her parents and siblings.

Once Zhuge Mingshan came back to her senses, she noticed the unfriendly looks around her and closed her eyes. Did these people really think she would follow the path they set for her?

But for now, she should stay quiet and behave. Causing trouble could hinder future developments.

"Alright then, go find the Wan Family and say the price is negotiable," Zhuge Zhi’s elder brother said, seeing everyone excited and had no choice but to make such a decision.

"As for the final price, we’ll discuss it," he continued. If it were before, as the eldest son of the Zhuge’s direct line, one command from him would suffice. But now, who would listen to this old fool?

However, if the house sold for too low a price, it’d be their loss, so it was better to vote.

Of course, everyone agreed to this proposal. Even the main branch agreed, fearing the others would play tricks inside to pit their money.

Regarding why the main branch agreed, it left Zhuge Zhi’s brother a bit incredulous, but then he aged significantly, "I’m going back to my room; I won’t participate in this matter, decide yourselves," he said.

A lifetime spent striving for these few children, yet they still thought of him this way. This house was too difficult to manage. Thankfully, he had something on hand; otherwise, depending on them for the future would be tough.

The head of the family left, unnoticed, and even if someone noticed, no one would mention it; they were too busy discussing the price.

After Zhuge Zhi’s brother left the room intending to rest, as he walked, he found himself at the front door and then at Zhuge Zhi’s doorstep.

Gong Ruini and her group happened to be laughing and carrying a bunch of stuff out, and thus, the two parties met.

What was going on here? Gong Ruini was dumbfounded. This should be Grandpa Zhuge’s elder brother, but he somehow seemed down-and-out.

"You guys..." Zhuge Zhi’s brother saw them, paused for a moment, and then tried to leave.

Don’t look in the mirror; he knew how disheveled he seemed now. Didn’t the kids’ stunned expressions reveal enough?

But reaching Zhuge Zhi’s house, was this not a sign from the ancestors, indicating he might consider discussing with Zhuge Zhi?

If the house was bought for Zhuge Zhi, that might be the best outcome; perhaps they wouldn’t need to move.

For instance, the house might eventually return to the Zhuge Family’s hands.

As for the grandson Zhuge Zhi adopted during the New Year, even if he changed his surname to Zhuge, so what? He had no bloodline from the Zhuge Family. Could he inherit the Zhuge Family’s mansion? That was impossible.

The more Zhuge Zhi’s brother thought about it, the better this solution seemed. Although the money was a bit less, the house would just be passing hands.