The alley is deep and full of fireworks. There are courtyards on both sides. As you walk along the way, you can hear the sounds of the courtyards, washing, banging, laughing, children's play, and one or two baby crying...

Several old men were standing under the big tree at the door, fanning palm-leaf fans in their hands, surrounding the two old men to watch them play chess. There were several bird cages hanging on the tree, and the birds were chirping, with a crisp and beautiful voice.

"It's here." Lu Qingyun stopped at the entrance of a courtyard house and reached out to knock on the door.

After a while, an old woman dressed in simple clothes and energetic clothes opened the door. Seeing Lu Qingyun, a happy smile immediately appeared on her face, "Sister Lu, you are here, I have cleaned the house."

She is a servant of the Lu family. The courtyard where she lives is temporarily assigned to her by the Lu family. She originally wanted to stay in the Lu family for a few more years. Her son in the countryside called her a few days ago and told her that her daughter-in-law was going to give birth to her and asked her to go back to take care of her grandson, so she had to quit her current job.

Lu Qingyun nodded and pointed to Song Li behind him, "Aunt Zhou, I have brought the person. Can I take her in to see the house?"

"Of course, come in quickly." Aunt Zhou opened the doors and let Lu Qingyun and Song Li go in.

The yard is not big and cleaned very well. There is a well on the left, a cement platform for washing clothes, and a big banyan tree beside the well. It was noon at this time, and the lush leaves just blocked the scorching sun. I didn't feel hot when I stood in the yard. Instead, I blew a cool breeze from time to time.

Aunt Zhou brought Song Li and Lu Qingyun to the room, "This is the room. I have cleaned it up. The bedding on it has also been replaced. There is the kitchen, main hall, and utility room over there."

Song Li looked around and she was very satisfied with the house. "Aunt Zhou, how much does this house cost per month?"

Aunt Zhou glanced at Lu Qingyun and smiled and said, "It costs five yuan a month, but I will go back to the countryside tomorrow. My daughter-in-law gave birth to a eldest grandson for me. I have to go back to take care of my grandson. I will not come back in the future. Girl, if you like this house, I can sell it to you cheaply." Lu Qingyun had already told her what to say before.

Song Li thought for a moment, "How much does this house cost?"

"Five hundred yuan." Aunt Zhou stretched out her hand and gestured.

Song Li raised his eyebrows intriguedly, "Five hundred yuan?" Although it is now in the 1980s, the price of a courtyard house cannot be so cheap. Such a courtyard house costs at least seven or eight thousand.

"Yes." Aunt Zhou nodded and glanced at Lu Qingyun again.

"Then I don't want it." After Song Li said that, she turned around and left.

"Why?" Aunt Zhou was anxious. Did she say the wrong thing and make the girl unhappy?

Lu Qingyun raised his hand and made a gesture to Aunt Zhou, and followed Song Li, "Don't you like this house?"

"I like it."

"Then why not? Is the price too expensive?" Lu Qingyun was puzzled.

Song Li stopped and looked at Lu Qingyun, "Is this house owned by your Lu family?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Qingyun's eyes, "How do you know?" Did he show any flaws?

Song Li smiled and reached out to touch her hair that was chaotic by the wind. "Mrs. Zhou looked at you, and the courtyard houses in Sihe District are not so cheap. Brother Lu, thank you for helping me find a house, but I don't want to take advantage of the Lu family."

She has already collected Mr. Lu’s medical fees. She has got what she deserves, and it is impossible for her to accept this courtyard again.

"Okay, I admit that this house belongs to our Lu family." Lu Qingyun smiled helplessly, and his eyes looked at Song Li with a gentler look, "Then how much do you think this house is suitable?"

This was the first time he had seen such a girl, smart, wise, independent, and not greedy for cheap things. My younger sister said that Song Li had just divorced not long ago, and she didn't know who the blind man was. She didn't know how to cherish such a good woman. If he married such a good girl, he would be as good as a treasure for the rest of his life and would never let her suffer any grievances.

At this time, Xiao Muhan, who was reading information in the office, couldn't help but sneeze. He rubbed his nose and said in confusion: "Is it because he has a cold?"

"Then it depends on the market price." Song Li smiled slightly, and his bright phoenix eyes seemed to be filled with the starry sky, with dazzling light flowing.

Lu Qingyun was stunned for a moment, and his heart beat him without hesitation.

Seeing Lu Qingyun staring at him without blinking, Song Li coughed lightly, "Brother Lu!"

Lu Qingyun came to his senses, a layer of blush on the tip of his ears, and he cleared his throat awkwardly, "That... are you hungry? I'm a little hungry. Let's go to the restaurant opposite the street to sit down and eat and talk."

He pointed to a small restaurant opposite the street, and was upset that he was a little incoherent.

"Okay." Song Li also felt a little hungry, so she nodded and walked towards the small restaurant opposite Lu Qingyun.

The small restaurant is not big, but the business is pretty good, and the lobby is almost full.

Lu Qingyun and Song Li walked to a seat in the corner and sat down, picked up the menu on the table and handed it to Song Li, "Look at what do you want to eat?"

Song Li took it and took a look at it roughly, "A scrambled egg with tomato, shredded pickled pork soup, and a sweet and sour fish. I'll order it, you can take a look."

She handed the menu to Lu Qingyun.

Lu Qingyun took the menu and ordered a plate of three fresh rice, a plate of celery, a pot of braised pork and two bowls of beef noodles. This was his first time treating Song Li to dinner, so naturally he couldn't be too shabby.

"Do you have to pack it back if you order so much?" Song Li looked at Lu Qingyun in surprise.

"Eat here." Lu Qingyun gave the menu to the waiter and asked him to prepare the dishes.

Song Li quickly called the waiter, "Wait a minute! There is too much, so I don't want beef noodles and braised pork." She was not reluctant to let it go, but they really couldn't eat so much, so she didn't like wasting food.

Lu Qingyun smiled and said, "It's okay, we can pack it back if we can't finish it." He also had no habit of wasting food.

"Okay." Song Li nodded helplessly.

Lu Qingyun discovered another advantage of Song Li, and his eyes were filled with a gentle smile.

Song Li picked up the tea on the table and poured a cup of tea for Lu Qingyun, "Brother Lu, let's talk about the house." She really wanted to move to Siheyuan early. Although the Lu family was good, it was definitely not as good as the house she bought herself.

"Thank you!" Lu Qingyun took the tea, and his fingers accidentally touched Song Li's fingertips. His heartbeat suddenly became chaotic, and his ears were so red that they were almost bleeding.

Song Li didn't notice Lu Qingyun's changes and took a sip of tea, "How much is the current market price of the Siheyuan over there?"
Chapter completed!