Siheyuan: Struggle Begins in the 1950s

Wang Jianjun chatted with Wang Decai for a while, had a meal at his house, and then packed up to go back.

When he heard that Wang Jianjun was going to give the bicycle to Wang Jianshe, he refused to agree to it no matter what.

In the end, it was only after Wang Jianjun repeatedly emphasized that he had two cars at home that he reluctantly agreed.

As for where his car came from, he blamed it all on his rich fiancée.

Wang Decai even suspected that his nephew might have sold his body to hook up with a rich woman.

After dinner, Wang Jianjun found an excuse to go back.

When he returned to the courtyard, Yi Zhonghai actually came to his door.

"Jianjun, where are you going to celebrate the New Year this year? You are alone at home now, why don't you come to my house with Zhuzi to celebrate the New Year?"

Wang Jianjun felt that Yi Zhonghai was quite thick-skinned.

My relationship with him is already like that, but he still has the nerve to look for me.

"No, uncle. I have relatives in my hometown. I plan to go back there for the New Year."

Hearing Wang Jianjun's refusal, Yi Zhonghai's face looked a little unhappy but he didn't say anything.

He asked Wang Jianjun to spend the New Year with him not only to ease their relationship.

On the other hand, I also wanted Wang Jianjun to help me get some ingredients for the New Year.

He found out that Wang Jianjun often purchased wild boars for the factory.

This shows that he has a wide range of connections as a buyer.

It’s New Year’s Day, and Yi Zhonghai also wants to eat something delicious.

It's not something he can't afford with his monthly salary of more than 80 yuan.

But during the Chinese New Year, all the meat and vegetables in the vegetable market were basically sold out, and even in the pigeon market it was difficult to buy meat.

So they turned their attention to Wang Jianjun.

When I got home, I saw Spring Festival couplets posted on the door.

It is obvious from the handwriting that Yan Bugui put a lot of effort into it.

The dragons and phoenixes are dancing and look beautiful.

As soon as he entered the door, Wu Jing passed him a note.

He said there was a large order that was uncertain and needed him to confirm the next day.

Seeing a big order, Wang Jianjun became excited.

The next morning he rode his bike to Wu Jing's house early.

Wu Jing was already waiting at the door.

Seeing Wang Jianjun, he quickly ran over and whispered in his ear:

"Brother Ye, you are finally here. Let's go inside and talk first."

Wang Jianjun asked as he walked:

"What's going on this time?"

Wu Jing explained as she walked:

"It's a big deal, but the other party has some special requirements. I can't decide for you.

That person is also of a high status in our circle. His ancestor was a prince. This time he plans to sell all his antiques. And not only antiques, but also his courtyard house."

"Oh? You're selling the house too?"

Wang Jianjun was a little surprised. He had asked Wu Jing to help him contact someone who was selling a courtyard house.

But there were a lot of antiques from the old times that were sold, but not a single one was selling their house.

"Although the other party said he wanted to sell the house, he also made a request that the transaction must be done in foreign currency, preferably US dollars. He did not want Chinese yuan, and he would only sell it if he had foreign currency."

Wang Jianjun understood now.

The other party wants to escape abroad.

"Take me to see that person first."

Wang Jianjun thought about it in his mind. This matter was difficult for others, but it was very simple for him.

If he needs foreign currency, he can go directly to Hong Kong to exchange it.

Anyway, he has a lot of money in his space that he can't spend.

Following Wu Jing into the house, I saw a man in his forties sitting in the main hall drinking tea.

When he saw Wang Jianjun and the other man come in, he didn't get up, as if he was waiting for them to greet him.

Wu Jing felt a little embarrassed and took the initiative to step forward and introduce the two to each other.

"Your Majesty, this is the young man Ye I told you about."

Wang Jianjun was speechless when he heard this name.

Prince?

Are you performing a Qing Dynasty drama here?

As if seeing that Wang Jianjun had misunderstood, Wu Jing quickly introduced:

"Brother Ye, this is Uncle Wang Gang. His ancestor is the Sixth Prince Aixinjueluo Jieshu during the reign of Emperor Kangxi."

Okay, it turns out to be the uncle named Wang.

Wang Jianjun had reason to suspect that he chose the surname Wang in order to be called Prince.

Wang Jianjun didn't like calling people "Prince", so he just called him "Brother Wang".

"I heard from Wu Jing that you are the one who wants to buy my house?"

Wang Jianjun rolled his eyes secretly and said, "It was you who asked Wu Jing to come to me and tell me that she wanted to sell the house."

However, thinking of the nature of these Bannermen, Wang Jianjun didn't care.

Anyway, as long as I can get the antiques in the house, it's fine.

"That's true. As long as the price is right, money is not a problem."

Uncle Wang nodded with satisfaction and said to Wu Jing:

"Then let's take a look at this house and my treasures today."

Wu Jing immediately nodded and bowed:

"Then you lead the way, my lord."

Wu Jing's call of "Prince" really pleased the prince.

After drinking a cup of tea, he slowly stood up and walked forward with his hands behind his back.

Wang Jianjun's mouth twitched and he followed in silence.

The three followed Wang Gang all the way to the vicinity of Shichahai.

When he arrived at the place, Wang Jianjun finally understood why this Uncle Wang Gang was so arrogant.

He really has the capital to be so arrogant.

His courtyard house is in a great location, right next to Prince Gong's Mansion.

You should know that Prince Gong’s Mansion is a 5A-level tourist attraction in later generations.

The location was chosen with great care.

Historically, this Prince Gong Mansion was once the house of the corrupt official Heshen.

Of course, Wang Gang’s house is not as grand as Prince Gong’s Mansion.

It is just a three-entry courtyard with two side courtyards.

But that courtyard with three entrances is much bigger than the one Wang Jianjun lives in now.

It's almost twice the area.

When Wang Jianjun saw this courtyard house, his first thought was to buy it.

The area around this courtyard is relatively quiet and there are relatively few people.

I wonder how comfortable it would be to live in a house like this.

Wang Jianjun suppressed his excitement and followed Wang Gang into the courtyard for a tour.

It can be seen that Uncle Wang knows how to live.

He maintained this courtyard in very good condition.

The buildings inside are well preserved.

It’s unlike the one Wang Jianjun lives in, which is not only dilapidated, but also looks like a slum.

“This is a legacy from my ancestors, and I would not have considered selling it if I had not planned to move abroad.

I heard from my great-grandfather that my ancestors spent a lot of money to transport bluestone from Fangshan to pave the ground in order to build this courtyard. "

Wang Gang said this and stepped on the ground.

Only then did Wang Jianjun notice that the floor of the central courtyard was paved with huge bluestone slabs over one meter high.

I don’t know how thick this stone slab is.

While introducing the layout of the courtyard, Wang Gang took him and Wu Jing to the east wing.

All his antiques are collected in the east courtyard.

Although the East Courtyard is smaller than the main courtyard, it is still about two acres in size.

Wang Gang opened the doors of the rooms one by one. There were some wooden shelves inside, on which various antique calligraphy and paintings were neatly arranged according to categories. It was completely different from the room Wu Jing had been in before.