The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Chapter 718: Chapter 703: I’m Not a Slut 14

At night when they returned home, the whole family was present, and Mr. Jiang started speaking at the dinner table.

He said to Jiang Anan, ”Anning got some money, and she plans to buy that shop. I’d like to discuss with all of you, under whose name should the shop be registered?”

Buying a shop isn’t a small expense, it was certain that Jiang Anan wouldn’t suggest it be registered under her name.

”Of course, it should be under mom and dad’s name.”

Jiang Anping had been eating, but she looked up upon hearing this and asked, ”Dad, what do you mean? Are you thinking of putting it under Eldest’s name?”

”Why, do you have an objection?”

Mr. Jiang raised an eyebrow.

Jiang Anping shook her head, ”I have no objections, why would I? It’s fine if it’s registered, but if Eldest’s baozi shop makes money, shouldn’t the cost of buying the shop be deducted?”

When Mr. Jiang heard this, he thought to himself that Third also had her wits about her; on the surface, his three daughters seemed naïve, but each had their own little schemes.

Hearing what An Ping said, Jiang Anan hurriedly added, ”Third is right, if it’s registered under my name, I’ll return the money for the shop to mom and dad after earning it.”

Mr. Jiang glared, ”I haven’t finished speaking yet, what’s the rush?”

He pointed at Anning, ”Some time ago, I invested our family’s savings into Second’s venture. She did indeed make a good profit and said that aside from buying the shop, she could afford to buy two more apartments. Her idea is to register the shop under Eldest’s name, and the apartments under hers and Third’s names. This way Eldest suffers a loss, but we still have the old house, and in the future, that house will belong to Eldest. You all think it over, if you agree, this will be the arrangement.”

Mrs. Jiang was anxious listening on the side.

”That will take how many years later? Besides, what if the old house is demolished?”

Mr. Jiang turned and glared at her, ”You keep quiet first, I’m talking to the girls.”

Jiang Anan, as the Eldest, showed her broad-mindedness and didn’t haggle over this matter. Besides, she was grateful for the business idea Anning had given her, so she expressed her opinion first, ”I think it’s okay. The recipe Second gave me is very good. Once my baozi shop opens, I’m sure it will make a lot of money. With my own money, I can buy whatever type of house I want.”

Third was also happy.

She was just in college and was getting an apartment for free—how could anyone be unhappy?

”If Eldest has no objections, I don’t either.”

Third winked and made faces at Anning, ”Sis, be sure to call me when looking at the apartments, by the way, what are we buying? A two-bedroom or three-bedroom?”

Third meant to ask what size Anning’s money could afford, whether a larger or smaller area.

Anning smiled, ”A three-bedroom.”

Third was almost jumping with joy.

With neither Eldest nor Third having any objections, naturally, there was no need to ask Anning further.

Mr. Jiang declared, ”Then it’s settled.”

After dinner, Anning and Third went back to their room, and Third squeezed onto Anning’s bed, ”Second sis, give me the real scoop—where can that money buy a house? Is it going to be downtown or somewhere else?”

Anning started her computer while replying, ”Where do you want to buy?”

Third thought for a moment, ”I don’t know, to be honest. I just heard that homes in good school districts are really expensive. Do you think, can our money afford a home in such an area?”

Anning chuckled, ”Don’t even think about it. You’ve just started college, it’s way too early to think about getting married and having kids, and so early to plan for buying in a school district. Anyway, my money isn’t enough for that, I’m just planning to buy the house first, and when you earn your own money later, if you want to switch to a school district house, you can do it yourself.”

Ah, that’s true indeed.

Anyway, buy the house first, and having your own assets is crucial.

Otherwise, with Mr. Jiang being so thrifty, once this opportunity passes, there won’t be another.

Third squeezed next to Anning: ”Eldest sister, how did you convince dad? Dad always keeps his money close to himself, he doesn’t trust anyone with it, how did he end up willing to let you invest it?”

Anning opened her laptop, starting to load a webpage: ”Don’t worry about it; just look forward to choosing a ready-made house.”

Third stuck out her tongue: ”Alright, I won’t bother; it saves me the worry.”

She fiddled with her phone, then spoke again after a while: ”Eldest sister, how about I try to become an internet celebrity? I have figured it out, our family isn’t wealthy or influential, and I’m not a graduate from a professional academy, so becoming a star is likely out of the question. I’ve heard that being an internet celebrity, if done well, can also make good money, what do you think, can I do it?”

Anning really started to consider it.

”Well, it could work, but what kind of content do you plan on doing?”

”Do you think I could sing?”

Third jumped down from the bed and actually started to perform.

Anning listened; Third’s voice was not bad, but without professional training, it wasn’t very good.

She waved her hand: ”Maybe not that, how about I give you a suggestion? How about being a fashion blogger, or maybe teaching makeup? I see you have quite a knack for it, not to mention your figure is also good, it would be quite suitable.”

Third twisted her waist and checked herself in the mirror, and not to mention, she actually did have a great figure.

Before she hadn’t noticed, mainly because Ning was there, overshadowing everyone else, and Third didn’t pay much attention to her own looks. But now, prompted by Anning, she really took a good look at herself; although she didn’t compare to Anning, she did have a bust and a waist, and was indeed a fair-skinned, beautiful long-legged lady.

”Eldest sister, what you suggested really works, I’ll ponder it more. If it works out, I’d have something to do later on.”

In another room, Mr. Jiang and Mrs. Jiang were lying in bed talking.

Mrs. Jiang twisted Mr. Jiang’s arm: ”You... what were you thinking? As soon as Eldest enticed you, you gave her the money. What if she loses it?”

Mr. Jiang quickly consoled Mrs. Jiang: ”Eldest wouldn’t have put in so much money if she wasn’t fully confident. Besides, if it’s lost, consider it tuition for our child. Think about it, Eldest went to university without ever asking us for a penny. Do you know how much it costs to finance a college student? We saved there but can’t skimp on other things. Our child doesn’t have a job yet and wants to make some investments, shouldn’t I, as a father, support her?”

”But that’s our life’s savings.”

Mrs. Jiang still felt uneasy.

”That’s also saved for our children.”

Mr. Jiang softly explained, ”What have we been busy working our whole lives for, if not so our children can have a better life? If Eldest has this opportunity, and if she makes it and earns good money, she could settle the housing for all three of our daughters. I have to try. With just us, our entire lives savings might not even get them a single house.”

Mrs. Jiang accepted this reasoning and stopped pursuing the matter.

Mr. Jiang added: ”Think about it carefully, who can our family rely on in the future?”

Mrs. Jiang instantly thought of Anning: ”You mean Eldest.”

Mr. Jiang sighed: ”We don’t have a son, we can only rely on our three daughters. Eldest works hard but isn’t cunning enough; she’s honest and kind but can’t take charge. Third is still a child, only caring about eating and dressing, she can’t be relied on. But look at Eldest, she’s smart and capable, and has great ideas. Going forward, our family will depend on her; treat her like a son from now on, and let her take charge of the home.”