Reborn in the 1980s: Recapture My Devoted Husband-Chapter 730 - 702: Return to Z City

"Oh gosh, the parents of this child are really heartless. It’s a boy, too. If they were going to abandon, it should have been a girl. Boys are in demand now."

Su Ling’s words made Yin Peibai and Lin Wan roll their eyes.

"Given your mother-in-law’s personality, she wouldn’t agree to your adoption, right?" Lin Wan said.

"Yes, both my father-in-law and mother-in-law oppose it, but my husband Han Fu is willing, so they can’t do anything about it. At worst, they’ll just dislike us, and we’ll visit them less often. We really like that child. Just hearing someone might take the child away makes me feel twisted inside. It’s quite distressing."

"Alas, maybe it’s destiny. You’re already unable to have children because of the procedure, so adoption is good," Su Ling said.

"Indeed, both Han Fu and I say this child is destined for us." Yin Peibai always wore a smile when talking about the child.

Having made this decision, they had to take on this responsibility.

Yin Peibai also thought, with Mimi almost a year old now, plus this child, raising two together would take about three years.

Now every time she goes to work, her mom helps her take care of the baby. Her brother’s child is also three years old and can go to kindergarten, so taking care of Mimi wouldn’t be too tiring.

Adding another child suddenly, mom definitely wouldn’t be able to manage. Yin Peibai considered hiring a nanny first. Twenty yuan a month, they could afford it now.

With more expenses, of course they couldn’t buy things recklessly anymore. Certainly, once the loans from the factory were all paid off, they’d be able to relax a bit.

"Xiao Wan, why are you buying so much land?" Yin Peibai didn’t know exactly how much money Lin Wan had, but this time buying land and building factories, Xiao Wan had put in the most, far exceeding what they had earned in the past two years.

"Why let money sit around? It’s better to buy land. Haven’t you noticed S City is slowly changing now? Look at this year, that cemetery in the city center has moved, and it’s being planned as a park. Besides, on the west side, this side, they’re planning it as an industrial zone. Peibai, you work in the planning bureau, there should be future planning maps for S City, right? You have this advantage and don’t lack money; you can completely look at those plans and plan for yourself. For example, which place turns into what in a few years, and when it starts. We can completely purchase a house or land there before any announcements are made. Even if the government demands demolition, they will give compensation or new houses over there; then we’ll profit."

"This... Xiao Wan, why do you need so many houses? Houses appreciate slowly, and selling them later wouldn’t make much, right? Plus, you’d have to wait so long?" Su Ling and Yin Peibai couldn’t understand why Lin Wan wanted so many houses.

"Indeed, and spending thousands at once, the demolition compensation wouldn’t give much, right?"

Their words made Lin Wan realize they didn’t understand what she was saying at all. How could she tell them that in a few years, there would be commercial housing, and with current housing shortages, demand would be huge. Afterwards, a large group of real estate developers will definitely develop and build houses, and they will need land. The government will certainly re-organize based on the urban planning...

"Uh... well... with housing so tight now and people’s living conditions gradually improving, look, most prices have gone up this year, haven’t they? Houses will certainly appreciate when the time comes. You see, people Hu Donglijuan’s age will definitely want to marry and have children in a few years, needing houses. If the units don’t assign them, they’ll certainly go and buy outside. Families like my mother-in-law have the ability to buy houses. In a few years, a house’s price might increase by thousands. I can buy one with spare money, and if it’s lost, I won’t mind it." Lin Wan could only explain to them in this way.

"Makes sense. Even though it’s not as fast as making money in business, it’s a way to earn money," Yin Peibai nodded. She felt quite touched by what Lin Wan said, because when she married Zhang Hanfu, they indeed ended up buying a new house.

"So you’re saying my money for buying a car would be better spent on a few houses?" Su Ling said.

Lin Wan was indifferent and laughed, "If you want to buy a car, you can buy it. As factory director, putting on the right image is necessary too. Those outside clients will see you picking them up with a car and think you have strength. Working with you isn’t a worry; you won’t run away. If you don’t believe me, you can try this: when meeting clients, act poor initially, and when they feel our factory is unreliable, just pull out the car key and let them see it deliberately. I bet their attitude will change instantly."

Su Ling was surprised, enlightened, "It can be like this... alright, let’s buy the car first then."

Lin Wan laughed, covering her mouth, "A factory director buying a car, the factory should show some support. We can provide you with a five thousand yuan subsidy, how about that?"

"Oh, Xiao Wan, you’re too good," Su Ling said, jumping up and hugging her, but Lin Wan quickly sidestepped to avoid her.

"Hey you. Shameless," Yin Peibai glanced at her and laughed.

The factory let out early, but the two restaurants were still bustling. Su Daimei suggested this year they needn’t close down for the holiday because a lot of people come shopping around New Year, and many relatives and friends gather for meals too.

Lin Wan remembered when she went to her godmother’s house that year. Right on New Year’s Day, there was a restaurant that opened and did particularly good business.

Lin Wan thought about it and felt it was feasible.

She specifically asked Su Daimei to contact their distribution merchants to make sure the food was supplied during those few days.

Starting from the twenty-seventh day of the year until the eighth day of the new year, employees were paid double wages during this period.

The employees who initially complained changed their faces as soon as they heard this and happily scrambled to get more shifts with the store managers.

On Steel Road, upon hearing that the shops in the commercial street wouldn’t close over New Year and paid double wages, they also considered staying open during the holiday.

Lin Wan heard they didn’t object and agreed.

Brother Huang was supposed to deliver seafood for the last time today, but upon hearing the two shops wouldn’t close for New Year, he said he’d deliver once more on the thirtieth. Seafood doesn’t stay fresh out of the water for long.

Lin Wan arranged everything and after visiting Mother and Grandma, headed back to Z City directly by car.

When leaving S City’s province, the road was thick with snow; Lin Wan drove very slowly. Fortunately, as she continued on the way, the road conditions improved a lot.

Lin Wan drove for a whole day and night, not daring to drive at night, and stopped at a guesthouse when passing through a city.

Lin Wan now disliked spending nights outside due to the cleanliness issues and poor soundproofing. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Sure enough, after she lay down, she heard voices talking next door.

"Have you found her?" A woman’s voice asked.

"Not yet," replied a man’s voice.

"Useless! After giving you so much money, for nothing!" The woman was angry.

"Sister Kaiying, please calm down. My guys found out something. They know she’s in Z City, but we don’t know her exact location yet."

"Reliable, definitely reliable. This time one of my guys saw a photo, saying he saw her in his brother’s troop."

"I’ll give you a month. Get her found for me, or you’ll be sorry."

"Sister Kaiying... it’s... almost New Year. Can we wait until after the holiday? I’ll take my guys and guard the troop to find her for you after the holiday."

"Hmph... Go! If you don’t get her after the holiday, you’ll pay me back every cent of the money!"

"Got it, got it. I’ll do it right."

... Lin Wan just caught a few words like Z City, troop, and Kaiying during her half-asleep state. Listening to the tone, these people weren’t up to any good.

Guarding at the military unit would likely bring trouble to this group of guys. Lin Wan didn’t pay much heed and gradually fell into slumber, heading straight for Z City the next morning.

Upon seeing Little Star, Lin Wan almost burst into tears. The months apart made Little Star grow quite a bit; he seemed to be much more sensible after starting school.

"Did you miss Mommy?"

"I did. I dream about Mommy every day. Daddy says Mommy is earning money to buy pretty new clothes and shoes for Little Star. Once you have enough money, you’ll come back. Mommy, have you earned enough money for Little Star’s clothes?"

"Uh-huh, I’ve earned enough. Mommy bought lots of pretty clothes for Little Star. We’ll try them on later, okay?"

"Uh-huh... Mommy works hard to earn money; you must be very tired. Teacher says when Daddy and Mommy are tired, Little Star should help Mommy with a back rub."

"Little Star is so sweet."

"Look, how the child knows how to comfort others. If you leave, what will we do?" Liang Hongmei’s words were just finished when Little Star added, "Grandma has a little brother. Let him accompany Grandpa and Grandma. If little brother is naughty, he should be spanked."