Chapter 183 - 183

Chapter 183: All Settled, Time to Begin the Money-Making Mission"Come on, bro, I'll take you to the repair shop at the alley entrance. We'll put some oil on the chain, tie on a waterproof tarp, and rent a yard tomorrow, then you can start driving again." Yun Ting pushed the bike ahead, turning back to smile at him. "From now on, you'll be the 'tricycle driver' of the Capital City scrap metal recycling industry!"Yun Zhao, unusually, cracked a joke, "Little sister, I don't just want to be a tricycle driver, I want to be the big boss of the scrap metal recycling industry, haha...""Yes, young man, you have potential. I believe in you! Keep it up..."The brother and sister burst into laughter after they finished talking.Back in the courtyard, Cai Mei had just returned with Tie Zhu, who was also going back tomorrow.He will be taking the college entrance exam this June. He has been studying hard so that he can get into a university in Capital City."Cousin, you're here too?""Hmm, Cai Mei, are you doing alright here?""Great! Thanks to my younger female cousin for bringing me here, otherwise I don't know what would have become of me!"She was truly grateful…"Alright, stop with the formalities. Why be so polite? You've helped me a lot. You've been the one taking care of so many things at the shop. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to concentrate on my classes. So, we're mutually benefiting. There's no need for these words of thanks anymore."Tao Cairi wants to ask, is this how you use the term "mutual benefit"?"Tiezhu! You've grown into a big young man now, much taller. Are you confident about the college entrance exam?"" I've been studying Older Female Cousin very diligently, and my teacher has also helped me gather a lot of information. I think I should be fine.""Okay, I'll find you some more review materials this time and send them back to you later.""Thank you, Older Female Cousin.""No need for thanks, getting accepted is the best reward. We'll be waiting for you in Capital City.""Okay, I'll definitely do my best..."...Yun Ting treated them to dinner that evening, as if she, as the older female cousin, was treating her younger cousin, who was going back home the next day.The next day, Yun Ting and his sister planned to deliver Tie Zhu together and then go look at the house, but Cai Mei said she would deliver it herself and let them go about their business.Yun Ting took her brother to the housing management bureau to find her former sister Zhang to see if there were any vacant courtyards available, but there weren't any in this area.If you want something cheaper, you'll have to go a bit further out, closer to the suburbs.Yun Zhao pulled Yun Ting aside and whispered, "Little sister, how about we rent one first?""But brother, even if they rent it, they won't let you bring back scrap metal to pile up. Don't worry about the money, I'll pay you first. You can pay me back whenever you earn it back."" Sister Zhang, where is that courtyard you mentioned that's a little further away? Could you take us there?""Alright! Let's go!"If Yun Ting hadn't been so generous, she wouldn't have planned to take them to see the house, since it was quite a distance away, and there was no commission to be made from selling houses at this time.The brother and sister rode their bikes withSister Zhang all the way there. The more Yun Ting looked around, the more her brows furrowed. "Big brother, this place is too remote. It doesn't seem very convenient. Besides, manyeducated youth are returning to the city, and the security is getting worse and worse."This land is practically inside the village."It is indeed a bit far, so it hasn't sold yet," Sister Zhang said frankly.It took me an hour and a half to get there by bike."We're here!" Sister Zhang stopped the car and pointed to the earthen wall.Yun Ting jumped out of the car and followed, her hopes completely dashed.The courtyard was surrounded by a mud-brick wall about half a person's height, which had collapsed in many places, revealing weeds growing inside, some even taller than a person. A dilapidated wooden door hung crookedly on the doorframe, and the wooden plaque above the door was so rotten that the words on it were illegible." Sister Zhang, are you kidding me? This yard is in such a dilapidated state.""Don't be fooled by the dilapidated exterior; the inside is perfectly fine! Otherwise, I wouldn't have brought you here."Sister Zhang pushed open the door, the grass tickling her trouser legs: "Look, there are three rooms inside. The roof isn't leaking, but the paper on the windows is torn. The yard is big, making it convenient to store things. Isn't that what makes a scrap metal business—a spacious place?"Yun Ting looked into the depths of the courtyard. In the distance, he could vaguely see the silhouettes of mountains. Apart from the sound of the wind rustling through the grass, he couldn't even hear a rooster crowing.She quietly tugged at her older brother's sleeve, her brows furrowed—"This place is too remote. Not to mention how tiring it is to ride a tricycle back and forth, it's terrifying to even stay here at night."She was already planning to ask Sister Zhangagain if there were any other places available; she had no hope whatsoever for this courtyard in the western suburbs."Should we ask about the price first? If it's reasonable, I don't mind being a little tired.""No, brother, this place is too remote and unsafe. It's so far away from us, we can't help you if anything happens. Let's go look at other places!"" Sister Zhang, I'm sorry, this place is too far away. Do you have any other options? If you find something for me, I'll treat you to a meal.""Are you sure you don't want it? Okay then! I'll go back and look for something else for you."The three returned the way they came. Sister Zhang looked through the register and found a courtyard that wasn't far from her own, but it was a bit small."This is all we have, but it's a bit small."This small courtyard only has two rooms and no kitchen. The previous owner had simply partitioned off a small kitchen in a corner of the courtyard.Sister Zhang took them on another tour. Apart from being a bit small, the courtyard was quite nice." Sister Zhang, how much is the house?""Eighteen thousand a month, there's no room for negotiation. The previous owner has already left, and the house is now under the jurisdiction of the bureau.""Alright! I'll discuss it with my older brother."The brother and sister walked to the side. "Big brother, what do you think?""Little sister, I don't have that much money on me!""Don't worry about the money, just tell me what you think of the house?""It's alright. It only takes about twenty minutes to cycle from here to your place, and it's not remote either.""Then we'll take this one."" Sister Zhang, let's go! This is the one we want."Yun Ting paid for the courtyard first, but it was registered under Yun Zhao's name.Holding the property certificate, Yun Zhao was a little excited. "Little sister, I will definitely pay you back as soon as possible.""Brother, don't worry, I believe you'll be able to pay me back soon.""Haha! I appreciate your kind words.""Brother, you shouldn't cook if you're alone. Come over to our side and eat.""Okay, then I'll pay for the food.""Then don't go. Honestly, you're always so calculating," Yun Ting said, feigning anger."Little sister, even brothers should keep clear accounts; one thing at a time.""Then when you make money, give me more money for food.""Okay, I got it."The brother and sister cleaned the house together. Yun Ting bought bedding and other necessities for her older brother, helped him tidy up, and then left.She's going to the clothing factory to pick out some clothes for her sister. She believes that her sister's shop will be open in a few days.Yun Zhao went out on his tricycle that afternoon to do some trading. He was full of energy and focused on making money, not wanting to waste a single moment.