21st Century Necromancer-Chapter 925 - 918: Housing

Chapter 925 -918: Housing

After staying in the hospital for about a week, Hiromi Jounouchi finally returned home with her daughter.

Initially, the house rented by Chen Yu and Hiromi Jounouchi was just the right size for the two of them. Even with the addition of their daughter, the space didn’t feel too cramped since the child was still small.

But when Chen Yu’s parents were also around, plus Belfast, who acted as a maid, the sudden increase of three people inevitably made the room feel a bit crowded.

“Ah-Yu, now that you’re married and have a child, you should think about getting a bigger house. Right now, while the child is small, it might not feel like an issue, but as she grows up, it’ll become quite inconvenient,” Chen Yu’s father advised. “If the money isn’t enough, your mom and I have some savings. Just tell us how much you’re short of, and we can help with the down payment.”

Hearing his father say this, Chen Yu felt touched but smiled and declined, saying, “Dad, you don’t need to worry about that. Of course, we’ll move to a bigger house, but there’s no rush for now. We’ll at least wait until Yixi has her one-month milestone before addressing this.

And as for money, there’s really nothing to be concerned about. Between Hiromi and me, we make roughly tens of millions of yen a year, which is several million RMB when converted. We can pay for a house in full without needing help from you.”

“Exactly, Dad. You and Mom really don’t need to worry about this house issue.” Hiromi, who was holding her daughter and playing with little Yixi alongside Chen Yu’s mother, quickly chimed in when she heard Chen Yu and his father talking about the house. “The two of us living here with the child works perfectly fine for now. We’ll wait until Yixi is a bit older before changing houses. As for buying a house, we’re really not short of money and don’t need your financial help.

Besides, we’re holding off on buying a new house because we want to save more money. When the time comes, we’ll go all out and buy a larger house in better condition. After all, we also need to consider Yixi’s schooling in the future.”

Hearing Hiromi say this, Chen Yu’s parents felt reassured, though they still offered a word of advice, “Since you two already have plans, then it’s up to you. But it’s always better to buy a house sooner rather than later.”

“I understand, Dad. Once Hiromi recovers, we’ll discuss it further,” Chen Yu nodded, already acknowledging the need for a better house in his mind.

Initially, just the two of them—Chen Yu and Hiromi—had no high demands for living space. After all, with the Necromantic Space at their disposal, they could always live in the Seaside Castle, making space concerns almost non-existent.

But since they decided not to disclose the full truth to his parents for the time being and planned to maintain a normal life until their daughter grew up, Chen Yu agreed that a more suitable house for a family of three was indeed necessary.

In Japan, such houses were common, whether new developments or older properties, standalone homes or high-rise apartments. As long as you had money, you could buy anything, so Chen Yu wasn’t worried in the slightest.

If all else failed, he could always ask the Mingyue Society members to handle it. Chen Yu distinctly remembered that some of its members were in the real estate business.

And pushing the issue even further, Chen Yu could directly request a piece of land from the Japanese Government to build his own house. He doubted they would refuse him.

Of course, such things didn’t need to be mentioned in front of his parents. Besides, buying a house was just a matter of spending money. It wasn’t a big deal at all.

So Chen Yu quickly moved past the topic and redirected the conversation, asking his parents, “Dad, Mom, you’re here on tourist visas, right? When do they expire?”

“Your third aunt arranged them for us. They’re the kind that allow multiple entries within five years, and I think the longest single stay is 90 days,” Chen Yu’s father recalled before answering.

Hearing his father’s response, Chen Yu nodded and said, “If that’s the case, then stay a bit longer. Wait until we celebrate Yixi’s one-month milestone before heading back.”

“We don’t mind staying longer, but as for accommodations… we can’t stay in a hotel for such an extended period, can we?” Chen Yu’s mother felt uneasy. The hotel they were staying in was arranged by Chen Yu, and of course, it wasn’t a cheap guesthouse. Naturally, the cost made the older woman feel a bit distressed.

Thinking it over, Chen Yu said, “I’ll contact a real estate agent later. Japan has short-term rental apartments. I’ll rent you one so you can stay longer. It’s not every day you come all the way over here, and little Yixi is still so small—we really need your help taking care of her.”

Hearing this, Chen Yu’s father hesitated for a moment. He didn’t mind staying in Japan for a while, but renting an apartment… was that really necessary?

Even so, Chen Yu’s father didn’t object. After all, Chen Yu was an adult now and didn’t need his parents to guide him on how to handle things. Plus, he was unfamiliar with Japanese customs—maybe that’s just how things were here.

Moreover, with Hiromi voicing her agreement, as parents, there was no need for them to undermine their son’s decision.

So, after glancing at his wife and considering it for a moment, Chen Yu’s father agreed to the plan.

However, Chen Yu’s mother still had some concerns and asked, “But what about furniture and everyday necessities in a short-term rental? And if the place is too far from where you live, won’t it be inconvenient to help take care of my precious granddaughter?”

Hearing his mother’s concerns, Chen Yu smiled and replied, “Don’t worry about that, Mom. Short-term rentals already come furnished. And in Japan, as long as you’re willing to pay, the real estate company can even remodel the place for you. As for the location, I’ll just find one near our home, right?”

Chen Yu wasn’t worried at all because, while he said he’d contact a real estate agent, in reality, he planned to have the Mingyue Society members handle the matter. He was confident they’d take care of everything flawlessly.

After the housing discussion was settled, Chen Yu’s parents finally felt relieved and shifted their attention back to playing with little Yixi.

Their adorable granddaughter was now their treasured darling, held as if she were the most delicate of treasures. Naturally, Hiromi, who had just given birth, also became a recipient of their extra care and affection. On the other hand, poor Chen Yu, their biological son, found himself neglected and bossed around to do household chores, his family status plummeting to rock bottom.

Chen Yu didn’t find this odd at all. Taking care of his wife and child and being ordered around by his parents were things he’d grown used to since childhood. In his view, there was nothing unreasonable about it.

As for pride or dignity, what was the point of that in front of your family? Thinking otherwise would be truly foolish.