Wang Gang chatted with Zhao Zihao for a while, and then Niu Meilan finished cleaning the house and came back to chat with them.
"Brother, your house is damaged in many places. I'm afraid it needs to be repaired." Niu Meilan put down the broom and said.
The small courtyard house left by Lu Quanfa is the ancestral property of the Lu family. It has been unoccupied for some years and the house has indeed cracked in many places.
"Do you know the decorator? I plan to renovate this house." Wang Gang said.
"We know each other, but your house is old and it will probably cost a lot of money to repair it," Zhao Zihao said.
"Money is not an issue, it's just that I have some requirements for decoration. I don't know if the person you are looking for can fulfill it." Wang Gang said.
"Brother, if you have any requests, tell us and I'll find someone to ask."
Wang Gang said: "This house has three rooms and a kitchen. I plan to build a toilet with independent water supply and drainage.
Also, it’s too cold in winter in Sijiucheng, so I plan to install a heater in the house.”
Zhao Zihao and Niu Meilan looked at each other, a little confused: "This independent toilet is easy to solve. Although it is difficult to get into the water, it is not difficult to do as long as you spend money.
Only the heating may be a bit troublesome. It requires a boiler. The boiler is really difficult to get, and you can't get it if you have money!"
Niu Meilan also said: "Brother, have you considered making a fire bed? It is also very warm in winter!"
Wang Gang touched his chin and said: "Firewood will be needed to make a fire kang. After the city is re-planned in a few years, gas will replace firewood, and the fire kang will be useless."
"City planning? Gas?" Zhao Zihao said, look at me and I look at you. I don't understand what Wang Gang means!
"Forget it, let's put the heating matter on hold for now. Please help me ask how much it will cost to renovate the house and build a separate bathroom, and how long it will take." Wang Gang could only retreat in the end.
Ask for the next best thing.
"No problem, leave this matter to me and I will give you the letter tomorrow." Niu Meilan said, patting her chest.
The three of them chatted for a while and then left.
Wang Gang locked the door of the small courtyard and then returned to the large courtyard.
He also met Yi Zhonghai at the gate, nodded and said hello.
In the past few years, Yi Zhonghai has aged very badly. His hair has almost fallen out. His originally tall figure has become a little thinner, and his waist has become bent unconsciously.
Yi Zhonghai has never had a good day since he was released.
Although the law spared him, the gangsters did not. Every now and then, they would drag him to the street and rape him, which made him want to die.
In the past two years, the evil wind outside has calmed down a bit, and Yi Zhonghai has been feeling better. However, the sequelae of being beaten is that he shrinks back from everyone he sees.
Now he has found a handyman job in a small factory, and his monthly salary is very small, just enough to support himself.
Fortunately, Yi Zhonghai received two thousand yuan when he got divorced, and his savings were enough for him to survive.
Now this great man has no prestige at all in the courtyard, and he is a person that everyone shouts about. Anyone who sees him can yell at him.
Sometimes Wang Gang saw many children who threw stones at him but did not dare to resist.
He Yuzhu saw him as pitiful, and would sometimes help him secretly, but did not dare to blatantly do so.
As soon as Wang crossed Yi Zhonghai and entered the middle courtyard, he saw a fat old man with trembling hands and feet, it was Liu Haizhong.
After he was hit on the head, he was transferred to the factory to work in logistics. He got early retirement just six months ago.
After Liu Haizhong's two sons "married" him, they stopped interacting with the family. Liu Haizhong's eldest son worked out of town and would not come back even during the Chinese New Year.
After raising three sons, Liu Haizhong had no one to support him in old age, so Liu Haizhong could only rely on his wife.
Wang Gang saw Liu Haizhong and said hello: "Hey! Second uncle, let's go for a walk after dinner!"
When Liu Haizhong saw Wang Gang, he snorted coldly, turned around and left.
Although there is no evidence to prove that Wang Gang asked someone to beat him, Liu Haizhong has determined that his current fate must be related to Wang Gang.
Wang Gang smiled and said: "Second uncle, please walk slower. Your legs and feet are not good, so don't fall."
Liu Haizhong turned around angrily and said to Wang Gang: "Wang Gang, one day you will not fall into my hands."
Wang Gang snorted coldly: "You are not the picket captain now, why do you still want to lock me in a dark room?"
Not to mention that Liu Haizhong was just a retired worker. Even when he was not retired, Wang Gang had never been afraid of him.
Wang Gang strode past Liu Haizhong. He was so angry that he was shaking all over and couldn't stand still.
The second aunt seemed to hear the noise outside and ran out to hold her bangs.
"Old man, don't get so angry."
Liu Hai was angry, but he could only curse and curse, and if he really wanted to go to Wang Gang to trouble him, even giving him three courages would not be enough.
After returning home, He Yuyu had already got off work and was cooking.
"Yu Yu, put down the spatula. I will do all these things from now on." Wang Gang quickly ran to He Yu Yu, grabbed the spatula and said.
He Yuyu didn't refuse Wang Zheng's offer. He took a step back and gave him the frying pan.
After learning cooking skills from He Yuzhu for seven years, Wang Gang's skills were not at the level of a great chef, but they were not bad at all. He quickly made three dishes and one soup, which were all delicious and delicious, making the neighbors salivate.
Nowadays, life is getting better and better, and the food crisis has basically passed. As long as families are not in particularly difficult circumstances, they can have enough to eat, and it is common to eat meat every now and then.
But there are still not many families like Wang Gang's family who eat a small amount of meat every day and a large amount of meat every three days.
It’s not like no one is coveting Wang Gang’s family and wants to report him.
It's just that Wang Gang's income as a driver is there. Although eating meat like this is a waste of money, it is still reasonable.
He Yuyu also kept a close eye on the outside world. Others only knew that the couple spent their salary every month, but few people knew that they could save more than 100 yuan every month.
This doesn’t even count Wang Gang’s small treasury.
After seven years of marriage, He Yuyu had more than 10,000 yuan including previous savings, all of which was hidden in a secret compartment under the table.
During the meal, Wang Gang mentioned the renovation of the small courtyard to He Yuyu.
"Do you want to move to a small courtyard again?" He Yuyu asked while eating.
"I have this idea." Wang Gang took a mouthful of rice and said slowly: "I am going to install a separate toilet in the small courtyard. It will be more convenient for you to take care of your children and save you from having to go to the public toilet in the cold weather."
When He Yuyu thought about what it was like in the public toilet, he no longer had the appetite to eat.
"Are you eating? Why are you mentioning the public toilet?" He Yuyu put down his chopsticks and said unhappily.
Wang Gang smiled and said: "Blame me, blame me."
He Yuyu sighed and said, "I know you have never wanted to live in a courtyard, but my aunt is getting older and her health is not good. I can't let her go."
Wang Gang said: "Now my sister-in-law has resigned and is at home. She has time to help take care of my aunt. Besides, you are also pregnant now. I am worried that it will be inconvenient for you to go to the public toilet and hurt the baby."
The small courtyard is also close to where you work, which is good for you and your children."
He Yuyu sighed: "You must have been thinking about these excuses for a long time!"
Wang Gang chuckled and said, "This is a fact, not an excuse."
He Yuyu sighed and said, "I'll think about it again and discuss it with my brother and my aunt."
Wang Gang saw that He Yuyu didn't refuse to move this time, and he immediately felt that there was something interesting about this.