Comfortable life in Siheyuan

After a few days, Captain Sun's work was basically completed. Everyone in the hospital knew that this cross-hospital area was being renovated, but it was still unclear who it was assigned to.

Today, Liu Qingshan opened the side door of the yard and inspected the house with his parents, and the yard became lively.

"The Liu family's mistress has already gotten her own room. It happened so quickly. Didn't she just start working?"

"Aunt Li, Xiao Liu is a college student and a cadre. What's so strange about the housing allocation? This family is amazing. The yard is so big, they can grow a lot of vegetables, right?"

"That's true, but I guess Old Liu spent a lot of money. The yard was dilapidated before. After this renovation, I guess... Tsk! Tsk tsk!"

"Who says it's not true? His family is indeed well off in our courtyard, and all three of his children are promising. The third child is also capable now."

There were many people talking in the yard, and even more who were envious. Jia Zhang was standing at the door to the backyard, drooling as she watched.

The three members of the Liu family walked into the yard with Captain Sun.

"It's basically finished. There used to be a toilet at the west corner of the back wall, but it was not noticeable due to the overgrown weeds. We cleaned it up and left a toilet for you. There's a big vat under the toilet. If it's full, you can ask someone to pump it out.

In the room, I followed the original layout, with a large room in the east and a main room in the west divided into two rooms. There was a small bedroom in the back, but I didn't move it. I built a new one for him based on the previous one, and I made a kang for the small bedroom according to your request."

Liu Qingshan was very satisfied when he looked at the house.

“I have paved the floor of the house for you with cooked soil and gold bricks, and I have also paved the yard for you according to the original layout. For the missing bricks, I have tried my best to find identical ones, which I have taken from other old houses.

I bought all the doors in my house from an old carpenter. They were all taken from the courtyard of the former royal palace. Do you think there is anything you are not satisfied with?"

"I'm quite satisfied. Your craftsmanship is good. Did you keep the cellar in my room for me?" Liu Qingshan asked

"There is more than one cellar in your yard. The entrance to the cellar is placed in the corner of the small room. You can put two boxes there and nothing can be seen underneath. There is also a large cellar in the northeast corner of the yard. You can store winter vegetables there. I guarantee that you can put as much as you want. I've also cleaned it up for you and built a few shelves for you." Captain Sun said in a low voice!

"Captain Sun, please calculate the total amount and I will settle the bill with you." Liu Qingshan said with a smile.

"You paid a deposit of 200 points, and we just need to give you 350. Most of the money is for materials. Fortunately, you used few bricks in this house. Most of the bricks that fell off the house are under the weeds. Otherwise, it would cost more money." Captain Sun said hurriedly.

"No problem." The two of them settled their wages.

"Boss, I'm going back now. If you need anything, come to the street office and find me directly."

"Okay, I'll come find you if I need anything, take care."

After saying this, Captain Sun went back.

"This house is well built, but such a large space is wasted. It's a pity." Father Liu said with regret.

"Dad, it's good like this now. We can build more if needed in the future. We can't spend all our money on the house." Liu Qingshan comforted him.

"We can grow vegetables in this yard, and the gate leading to our yard can be closed, so outsiders can't see inside. This will save others from being jealous." Liu's mother said excitedly.

"Yes, from now on, just open the small door in our house and walk from that side. There is also the door to the alley on the east side. This door will not be opened normally." Liu Qingshan said!

"This is our own little world. Come here when you want to eat something delicious. We have a kitchen and everything here, and you can eat here at any time." Father Liu continued.

"Well, my brother-in-law and I will move in this week after we buy furniture. I will live here from now on, and the house over there will also be enough space for my eldest brother to live in when he gets married and comes back." Liu Qingshan said with anticipation.

"On the day your dad and I are off, I'll help you prepare all the pots and pans in the kitchen."

"By the way, I have to go out and buy some locks. Does Dad still have industrial coupons at home?"

"Yes, I'll get it for you."

Liu Qingshan walked around the house several times, went to check the toilet, then looked at the east door, walked to the outside of the alley and looked back and forth. The more he looked, the more satisfied he became.

After a while, they bought the locks and locked the two courtyard doors and the main door of the main hall. When they returned home, everyone in the courtyard gathered around them.

"Old Liu, has the courtyard next door been allocated to Qingshan?" the third uncle asked with envy!

"Qingshan already has a house right after he started working. This is against the rules." The second uncle was also jealous.

"We Qingshan are college students. According to regulations, we can be allocated a cadre building. But Qingshan didn't want to be too far away from us, so he allocated this courtyard. Those who are of high rank don't like the ones here, and those who like the ones are not of high rank." Father Liu explained again.

"We are all in one compound, and the gate can't be locked. Isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Uncle Yi Zhonghai also looked a little unhappy. Wouldn't the yard next door be separated from the compound in this way?

"This gate will not be opened in the future. My son and I will not separate, and he will continue to come in and out of the house from this side. Just pretend that this yard does not exist." Father Liu said solemnly.

"I live here to take care of my family and not be separated from my parents, so that my eldest brother can work outside with peace of mind in the future. If there is any notice for a meeting in the courtyard, I will also go. We are all considered one courtyard." Liu Qingshan explained.

After a long talk, he finally sent everyone away.

On this weekend, my brother-in-law came to the compound on his bicycle early in the morning.

"San'er, San'er!" my brother-in-law shouted as he entered the door.

"Hey, brother-in-law, you come so early. I just got up." Qingshan said as he finished the cornmeal steamed bun in his hand in one bite.

"Brother-in-law, have you had breakfast? Let's eat together." Liu Qingshan said enthusiastically.

"We've already eaten this morning. Let's go early today and try to finish cleaning up in the afternoon. You can move in earlier too." said my brother-in-law.

"Okay, let's go now." Liu Qingshan didn't hesitate, put down his chopsticks and went out with his brother-in-law.

The two rode their bikes to Dongsi Trust Store in a short while.

When they arrived at the trust store, my brother-in-law took Liu Qingshan straight to the office. When they got to the office, my brother-in-law called out his classmate. "Lao Wang, this is my wife's younger brother, Liu Qingshan. You have to help me get things done now. I'll treat you to a drink later."

"Then the relationship is good, or is it your father's Xifeng?"

"Go, what are you thinking about! Qingshan, this is my classmate Wang Desheng, he's a clerk here now, in charge of the business hall in front, if you have anything you want to buy, go and look with him."

"Hello, Brother Wang, I want to buy some furniture. My house has just been renovated and now I have nothing at all!" Liu Qingshan joked.

"Okay, let's go take a look at the furniture together." After that, they came to the warehouse where the furniture was stored in the back.

"We have quite a wide range of stuff here. What kind of stuff do you want?" Wang Desheng asked.

"Brother Wang, do you have any old items made of good materials? Are they expensive now? I want to take a look." Liu Qingshan asked in a low voice.

"Qingshan, it's okay. Brother Wang is our friend. Just ask the price of whatever you like. Don't be polite." My brother-in-law said encouragingly.

"Come, take a look at this big bed, this set of tables, and the four official hat chairs here. These are all made of huanghuali wood, and the color is the same, so they can make a set. I will find you a few similar pieces of furniture, so that the style of the house will be unified and it will look beautiful."

“How much are these?”

"You should give 120 for these two sets combined."

"Okay, let's decide on these first, and then we'll look at tables, desks, cabinets, and the like."

"Here, this dressing table, including the stool and mirror, is made of wenge. The jewelry box on the table is made of red sandalwood. It was a tribute in the past. This table is also made of red sandalwood. The cabinet is over there, and the material is just average. Most of them are made of camphor wood."

"Okay, how much do these add up to?"

"Pick a cabinet over there and it will be 140, a total of 260. Our prices here are real, no nonsense."

"My kang is still missing a low cabinet and a kang table. Can you help me find them?"

"Come over here. This set is also made of huanghuali wood. I'll charge you 60 for the two pieces. Your total is 320."

"Then I'll take both. I'll also need a wardrobe and a desk. Just an ordinary one will do. You can choose whatever you like."

"We have some ash here, and they're not expensive. If you give me 70 for these two, it'll be 390 together. Is there anything else you want?"

"The walls of your house are bare. Are there any paintings or anything like that?"

"Come with me to the front. Do you want an old or new painting? The old ones are more expensive while the new ones are cheaper. Whose paintings are available? There are paintings by Bai Shi, Mr. Banqiao, and Mr. Daqian. These are cheap now. How many do you want?"

"I have 400 in total. How many pairs can I choose from the rest?"

"How about this, either you pick two large ones or four small ones."

"Then I'll pick two big ones and hang them up to look grand." He trembled a little as he said this.

All in all, we spent 400 yuan on all these things. My brother-in-law also bought two paintings and took them away. I advised him to do that.

I went out and found a place to put the things and brought them back. My brother-in-law and I watched carefully along the way, fearing that the things would get bumped or dented.

When we got home, we didn't go to the courtyard, but moved all the furniture in directly from the alley. My parents put all the pots and pans they had just bought in the kitchen.

In the evening, the family cooked and had dinner in the new house.

"Xiao San, how much did you spend in total?"

"I spent 750 today. If I hadn't taken another from you today, I wouldn't have enough money in my pocket."

"Just spend it. This house is worth the price." Father Liu said with concern.

"Brother-in-law, hide those two paintings when you get back. They will appreciate in value in the future. Keep them well."

"I understand. I'll put it away for him when I get back. Don't worry!"

After dinner, I sent my brother-in-law out of the yard. I returned home and lay down in the new house. I slept very soundly.