Siheyuan: Starting with level 8 benchwork skills

At that time, Haiping was not very fond of it. The main problem was the two bedrooms, one facing north and the other facing east.

Even this type of structure has attracted five couples to come and explore the property, including families of both young and old.

In addition, with the constant comings and goings of real estate agents, the entire room was filled with an unusually heavy feeling.

Although he kept a calm expression, he couldn't help complaining in his heart. "Are you trying to bluff me? Even if there are a lot of people, so what? I wouldn't accept a house like this even if it's given to me for free. I want my daughter to live in the north-facing room in the future? Where will the space for the computer and TV be?"

The landlord asked each woman one by one: "Have you considered it? Do you want it?" The first question was asked to Haiping, but of course Haiping refused and didn't even listen to Su Chun's idea.

The second lady began to show interest and asked in detail about the assessed price - it seemed to be around $300,000.

A property that has been used for more than ten years is actually priced at 300,000 yuan? The wall is peeling and mottled, and the floor is carefully observed, not to mention the kitchen water pipes and the mess of wires in the bedroom!

It is simply wishful thinking that an antique house that is more than 30 years old can be priced at yuan.

When several families nearby offered to increase the price by 20,000 or 30,000 yuan, Haiping couldn't help but smile with disdain.

Now seeing the current rising trend of housing prices, she wishes she could travel back in time to stop herself!

The arrival of her daughter Ranran plunged Haiping into a sudden financial crisis!

All because of her pride, she always considered herself a middle-class person in a first-tier city, and firmly believed that her daughter's milk powder must be imported brands. A bottle of milk powder costs more than 200 yuan, and even the unit price of diapers is close to or more than 100 yuan.

In order to give her child a better future, Haiping spared no expense in buying branded children's clothing from well-known shopping malls, and also spared no effort in purchasing various nutritional supplements such as cod liver oil and liquid calcium, so that her daughter's quality of life could catch up with that of children in big cities! For her child, she is willing to give all the best conditions!

Just like that, the dream of buying a house became distant and ethereal square by square meter; facing the piles of used diapers, she felt heavy and regretful - every package that was discarded meant a lot of money flying away.

Whenever I think of all these sacrifices, I have an urge to give my baby a light tap on his cute butt as a token of my love. However, this little guy is so lovable that I can't bear to give him this symbolic spanking.

Since the family expenses gradually increased, commodity prices and housing prices continued to rise, this young couple who graduated from a prestigious university - Haiping and Su Chun - were in an increasingly awkward situation! Even though they were top students in Hongqiu's eyes, their situation seemed to be getting worse and worse!

Haiping's situation is particularly embarrassing. She changed jobs frequently in the seven years after graduation, and finally she could only work as a grassroots clerical employee in a Japanese company, with a monthly salary of only about 3500 yuan, and only about 2800 yuan left after deducting necessary insurance! This is particularly tight in the bustling Jiangzhou City.

Su Chun's situation is not optimistic either - he has been working as a technician in a shipyard for seven years, responsible for drawing but with little intention or sign of promotion. Even with such skills and experience, he still chose to work in the shipyard in obscurity for a mere 7 yuan a year, which is obviously too easy for his current job status. If it were not for his lack of foresight, such ability and resume would be enough for him to shine elsewhere!

The situation of another young talent, Xiaobei, is quite vivid. In just two or three years, Xiaobei was able to save 60,000 yuan and found a good place to rent.

During the days when I was with Haizao, although Xiaobei paid for all the daily expenses including rent and ice cream or dinners to please his girlfriend, surprisingly, there was still some money left!

But look at yourself, Haiping! Your efforts in this regard are pale and laughable!

That year, when Haiping lived in a small room of only ten square meters, her sister Haizao, who was almost finishing her studies, came to visit and ate with her. She said, "Sister, I heard that the people of Xionglian Country believed that being able to taste beef stewed with potatoes was the realization of the good life they longed for. I want to ask if our current status is up to standard?"

Haiping responded with a hint of bitterness: "Maybe it is. We live here and we have electricity upstairs and downstairs, and we have Lao Li as our neighbor..."

Haizao replied, "Yes, yes; I just saw Lao Li. Why is he standing there bathing? It's totally uncivilized! It only costs five dollars to go to the bathhouse?!"

"Only five dollars? I don't understand how hard life was. This amount of money is enough for a decent dinner for them! Honestly, would they spend it just to take a bath?"

She looked out the window and lowered her voice, "You know, the old lady in their family often goes to the trash cans in the vegetable market to pick up discarded vegetable leaves to cook dinner. That's enough. You're still talking about five dollars in vain! Anyway, you young people can't really understand the hardships of life."

Hearing this, Haizao seemed a little dissatisfied, "But sister, we young people are about to understand this. I am about to leave the campus, but I still have no job!"

My mom urges me to go back every day, saying that my family has already contacted a certain bank for me, the work pressure is not high, and the benefits are excellent, so do you think I should go back?"

Haiping dissuaded Haizao from thinking this and said, "Of course you don't have to go back. If you go back to your hometown, what will the four years of hard work mean? If you can't find a job, just look for one slowly. Are you still afraid of being hungry here?"

Haizao was upset after hearing this, and she sighed and retorted, "Sister, you always tell me to be a city dweller, but you have been in this city for so many years and you still have nothing. You have changed jobs many times, but there is no sign of promotion or wealth.

You asked before whether there is a landmark building like Isetan Pearl Tower in your hometown. Indeed, there is no such building in your hometown, but you don’t often see it in your life. It’s just that you still live in such an apartment, and you can’t even think about raising children.

If you go back to your hometown, the house will be spacious and comfortable, and your parents will prepare meals to welcome you back, and you will live a leisurely and comfortable life. Why don't you regret it now?"

After hearing this, Haiping was confused. In order to maintain her dignity and face, she did not want to go back. Only by living in this bustling metropolis could she gain respect in front of her family. In order not to be looked down upon by her sister, Haiping firmly rejected the choice of returning home and replied:

"I don't feel upset at all, because I don't intend to be a short-sighted person. What you have to think about is, after experiencing so many new things, how can you go back to the past? Do you think I really covet those pearls or Isetan? In fact, I love the environment here. This kind of living environment forces me to keep moving forward and learning. Over time, I will develop a unique and charming temperament. This trait should be called - struggle.

It is indeed like what you said, if I go back I will live a more comfortable life, but don’t you think such an environment will easily fix my life? I will become afraid to take risks and make breakthroughs. Once something unexpected happens, it will be difficult to adapt. "

She then asked a question as an example, "Do you know how frogs die?"

The simple thoughts of Haizao were aroused by Haiping's words, and she responded stupidly: "How could she die?"

So Haiping told her her opinion and said in a heavy tone: "It is like dying from being boiled in warm water! Diing in the extremely comfortable warm water! If a person loses the pursuit of goals and the motivation to challenge himself, he will not be able to achieve anything in this life.

Frankly speaking, I feel somewhat unfair in my heart. I think opportunities are naturally more abundant where there are crowds of people! If you want to dig for gold, you should go to prosperous places. Only in such places can you have a chance to succeed, because no one can predict what miracle will happen in the next moment.

A big city is like buying a lottery ticket. The more people bet, the bigger the stakes, and the higher the chance of winning the first prize, isn't it? Especially for a young person like you, if you don't take a chance now, then when will you? My dear!"

Haizao was startled, then suddenly realized something and asked, "Sister, you don't really want to get rich overnight, do you?"

A few months later, Haiping finally found a residence on the outskirts of Jiangzhou.

This time, Haiping was no longer investigating alone, but because the company where Haizao worked was developing a new project, Haizao strongly recommended that her sister consider this place.

Although this place is remote and the surrounding environment needs to be improved, public transportation is not yet fully covered.

However, when Haiping saw it for the first time, she was sure that this was the home she had always dreamed of.

She likes it very much from the overall layout of the house to the specific space design.

"The big living room here is amazing!" Haiping thought happily when she visited the model house.

What we are seeing now are the first batch of sample households that have been built, and the house she has reserved is still under construction.

"The baby can move around freely in the living room. The terrace here is also very large. It is only half the area, but the space is as wide as a room!"

What made Haiping even more delighted was the small pointed roof under the eaves, which looked particularly imposing. There was even a small window on one side of the house that looked like a small attic, which was very attractive.

“I can put a crib there for my baby. There is enough space in this room, and I can easily plan a toy area and study area for my baby. It’s really ideal.”

The future home reflected in Haiping's eyes is full of dreams: the walls will be a light sky blue blended with a deep sea blue, dotted with some floating cloud-shaped wallpaper. In her imagination, the little girl will wear a fashionable skirt, holding a little rabbit ** in her hand, playing at home.