Cannon Fodder Group Ch.315

Chapter 315 – Demolition, Division of Commercial Buildings and Commercial Streets

Since the last conversation with her elder sister, Xu Jinning realized that her inner thoughts could be heard by certain people. As a result, she became more cautious when speaking her mind about plot-changing matters.

Just now, what she silently said in her heart to Aunt Xu, asking her not to sell the large bungalows, could potentially alter the course of events if Aunt Xu actually didn’t sell.

In the plot, Aunt Xu was supposed to sell off all those large bungalows except for the one where she herself lived.

However, later on, not only did Aunt Xu regret her decision, but even Xu Qingqing and the other three children whom Aunt Xu had given small houses to also regretted it to some extent.

Aunt Xu’s regret was not because she regretted giving houses to her four children, and Xu Qingqing’s regret was not because of other reasons, but because…

[Aunt, you must not sell the large bungalows, not even one set!]

[Because they’re going to demolish this area!]

[All your large bungalows are within the demolition area!]

Aunt Xu hadn’t yet figured out what was going on when suddenly she heard Xu Jinning’s inner thoughts again. This time, her inner thoughts were like a thunderbolt, exploding in her ears and leaving her momentarily stunned.

What, demolition!

Aunt Xu knew what the word “demolition” meant.

Actually, over the past two years, there had been demolitions in certain areas of Tianjin City.

As long as an area was designated for demolition by the authorities, they would allocate houses and compensate a large sum of money based on the area.

She had read in the newspaper before that a house of about 100 square meters in a certain place in Tianjin City was within the demolition area.

After the authorities acquired the land, they directly allocated two houses of similar size to this household, with good locations and surrounding facilities, and even gave them fifty thousand yuan.

If her several large bungalows had all been marked for demolition and relocation, how many houses and how much money could she have received?

Soon, Xu Jinning provided the answer.

[Aunt, with these several bungalows being large in size and numerous, you could directly get allocated into a large building, which will be in the future commercial center of Tianjin.]

[Even if this building is allocated to my cousins, they could lie back and win for the rest of their lives just by collecting rent.]

[Not only do you get this house, but also several hundred thousand yuan.]

[Aunt, instead of choosing money, it would be better to exchange it for the shops on the street next to your building directly, which will be the most prosperous commercial street in the future.]

[Imagine how sweet it would be for each of my cousins to own a few shops.]

That’s right, this was originally the plotline if Aunt Xu hadn’t sold these large bungalows.

Perhaps it was the author’s intention to contrast Aunt Xu’s regret over selling the houses and to emphasize her remorse.

So she imagined what she could have gained if she hadn’t sold the houses.

That’s why Xu Jinning was able to say that.

Since she was her aunt, she naturally had to fight for her aunt’s best interests.

So, Aunt, can you hear my inner thoughts?

Will you still sell the large bungalows?

No, of course not! If Aunt Xu could hear Xu Jinning’s words, she would definitely respond like this.

Aunt Xu didn’t know why, even though Ningning hadn’t spoken, she could hear these words, which seemed to come from Ningning’s mind. They were her inner thoughts.

She also didn’t know why Ningning knew these things. After all, this was something in the future.

In fact, if it were someone else telling Aunt Xu directly that demolition would happen in a month, she would certainly scoff and not believe it.

After all, who could have the ability to predict the future? Unless it’s someone official, or the information is deliberately disclosed by officials.

But this is Ningning we’re talking about.

Aunt Xu didn’t believe that her brother’s children would talk nonsense.

Besides, Ningning didn’t say it directly to her face; she spoke from her mind.

And yet Aunt Xu could hear it!

That was already miraculous enough, enough to make people feel unbelievable and think it impossible.

Aunt Xu made up her mind. If what Ningning said turned out to be true—if the area was indeed slated for demolition and her several large bungalows were within the demolition zone—she definitely wouldn’t sell now.

According to Ningning, exchanging for a large building and then waiting to collect rent with her children wouldn’t be a bad idea, would it? But then again, Ningning said not to take the money but to take a street of shops…

These days, for everyone, money naturally matters most.

But…

If that area really could develop into a commercial street, then exchanging for shops on that street would definitely be more profitable.

Aunt Xu was very smart and had a keen mind.

She thought, perhaps money might depreciate in the future, so exchanging money now for something that would appreciate in the future would definitely be more advantageous.

But…

Was what Ningning said really true?

Aunt Xu had made up her mind.

She planned to wait a while and discreetly call her brother to inquire about Ningning’s situation before making a decision.

Aunt Xu made an effort to calm her excited and shocked emotions, and asked what Xu Jinning and the others wanted to eat tonight. She also mentioned that they could rest here for the night; she had already prepared rooms nearby, in her other large bungalow.

At this moment, she didn’t dwell on why she had just wanted to ask Ningning about the demolition but couldn’t bring herself to.

Deep down, it seemed like a voice was telling her not to ask.

As long as she thought it through and acted according to her own thoughts, it would be fine.

Xu Jinning felt that Aunt Xu must have heard her inner thoughts, which was good. If she could change Aunt Xu’s mind and convince her not to sell the houses until after the demolition, then her trip would be very worthwhile.

After sitting in the living room for a while, Xu Qingqing took the lead in taking them to rest in the rooms of the nearby large bungalow. They planned to return in the evening.

Meanwhile, Aunt Xu found an opportunity and discreetly called the Qinghe Production Brigade, subtly bringing up Ningning’s matter.

The phone seemed to go silent for a moment.

Then came the voice of Xu Aiguo.

“Sister, there are many things I can’t say.”

“What I can tell you is that Ningning is a lucky star for our family, and for many others too.”

“If you follow what she says, good fortune will come, even to the extent of changing fate.”

Afraid that Aunt Xu might not believe him, Xu Aiguo even cited the example of the Fish King soup incident in the village.

“… Anyway, everyone who drank that soup, without exception, is grateful to Ningning.”

“Some even say that after drinking it, people who were almost dying miraculously recovered.”

“Whether it’s true or not, I don’t know, but in our village, everyone regards Ningning as a lucky star.”

“So, sister, all I can say is this. As for what to do, you’ll have to decide for yourself.”

On the phone, Xu Aiguo gathered from his sister’s response that she might have indeed heard Ningning’s inner thoughts.

Anyone who could hear Ningning’s inner thoughts could almost certainly change their fate.

Therefore, although he didn’t explicitly say it, his words implied to Aunt Xu that she should listen to Ningning.

The words spoken by a lucky star couldn’t possibly be false.

Aunt Xu, being as smart as she was, naturally understood her brother’s meaning.

“Brother, thank you. I understand what I should do now.”

So, when Xu Wenwen came bouncing over later, asking Aunt Xu where she planned to buy her small Western-style house, Aunt Xu decisively said, “Small Western-style house? Not buying anymore. And I’m not selling this large bungalows either.”

“What? Why not sell anymore?”

Aunt Xu smiled. Naturally, she was waiting for the demolition to divide the commercial building and commercial street!

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