1959Siheyuan, a Turnaround

The craftsmen took their wages, expressed their gratitude to the Li family again, and then left the courtyard with brisk steps.

Li Dajiang stood at the gate of the courtyard with a look of satisfaction on his face, watching the craftsmen leave, his eyes full of gratitude.

The renovation of the courtyard was finally completed, and he finally got rid of an important matter that had been on his mind.

Old Master Li stood in the middle of the courtyard, looking at the newly renovated courtyard, his eyes sparkling with joy.

A bright smile broke out on his wrinkled face, and he seemed to have suddenly become several years younger.

"This small courtyard will be our Li family's residence in the Forty-Nine City from now on!"

The Li family originally bought this dilapidated courtyard.

At that time, the courtyard was overgrown with weeds, the walls were mottled, and the main house, the ear room and the wing rooms all looked dilapidated.

The roofs of every house collapsed to varying degrees, and even Li Dajiang shook his head when he saw it.

If Li Weiguo had not been optimistic about this place, the Li family would not have spent a lot of money to hire craftsmen to repair it.

It only cost 700 yuan to buy this courtyard, but it cost more than 800 yuan to renovate it.

The budget was good at the beginning, but later on, Li Weiguo would make some small suggestions every time he came, and gradually more and more money was spent.

Thanks to my younger brothers who were able to withstand the pressure of fishing, they contributed a lot of money to renovate the courtyard at home.

Li Weiguo also took out a few hundred yuan to give Li Dajiang the confidence to renovate the courtyard.

After a period of careful renovation, the courtyard now has new vitality and charm.

Walking into the courtyard at this moment, the first thing that catches your eye is the neat bluestone slab floor, which is smooth and flat, raising the grade of the entire courtyard.

The newly built tap in the middle of the yard was clean and tidy. For convenience, the Li family pressed three faucets this time. As soon as they were turned on, clear water gushed out.

The small vegetable garden in the corner is well planned. The newly turned soil exudes the fragrance of earth. A wooden fence is built around the vegetable garden, giving it a pastoral feel.

A small path beside the vegetable garden extends to the corner of the wall, where is the Li family's toilet.

Li Weiguo asked the craftsmen to build a more modern toilet, which can be flushed with water after use. Although it is not fully automatic, it is an advanced design for that era.

After repairing the toilet, the craftsmen tested it themselves. After flushing the toilet, it was clean and there was no odor in the toilet. This design amazed the craftsmen.

The toilets are divided into men's and women's toilets, each with two toilet stalls. The floor is paved with bluestone slabs and is very clean.

Everyone in the family was very satisfied to have a toilet in their own yard, especially Li Weiguo who came from another time. This was simply a blessing for him.

The three main rooms are solemn and grand, with new and sturdy wooden doors and windows inlaid with large glass. They retain the original simple style of the courtyard house while incorporating modern brightness and transparency.

The sunlight shines into the house through the glass, warm and bright.

The roof still has the original structure, with wooden rafters and green tiles hanging on it. It has stood the test of time but remains solid, as if it is guarding the history and memory of this courtyard.

The side rooms on the east and west sides are small and exquisite, and they also have newly replaced doors and windows, making the rooms look particularly warm.

Each room is decorated just right, as if waiting for its owner to move in.

There are two rooms in the east and west wings, which are spacious and bright.

The space in the house is used reasonably and is well ventilated, making people feel particularly comfortable.

In theory, the west wing should have the same specifications as the courtyard No. 95 next door. However, because the main courtyard of the west wing was severely damaged, it was cut off and only the middle area was left.

This is also the reason why Li Weiguo took a fancy to the small and medium-sized courtyard at first sight.

At this moment, Mr. Li was standing in front of the main house in the courtyard, his eyes full of surprise and emotion.

The wrinkles on his weather-beaten face were made more profound by his smile.

He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked carefully at the newly renovated courtyard, his eyes revealing endless joy and satisfaction.

"Great, really great!" Old Master Li murmured to himself, "This is no longer the dilapidated little courtyard it once was. It is truly the blessed land of our Li family."

His eyes were full of longing for the future, as if he saw his grandchildren laughing and playing in the yard, chasing and fighting.

I saw a family sitting around the table, enjoying the family happiness.

During festivals, I saw the courtyard decorated with lights and full of life, a very lively scene.

The two brothers Li Dajiang and Li Dahe stood beside their father with proud smiles on their faces.

They feel gratified to be able to create such a warm home for their family.

The two daughters-in-law, Wang Dahua and Wang Guifang, were also walking back and forth in the newly renovated house.

On weekdays, Li Dajiang and the old man are in charge of the house renovation, and they seldom come over.

This time, they were filled with joy when they saw the newly renovated courtyard.

"This room is so bright!" Wang Dahua said with a smile on his face.

Wang Guifang also agreed: "That's right, the windows are big and bright, and the room is spacious. It will definitely be comfortable to live here in the future."

As they talked, they gently stroked the brand new walls, doors and windows with their hands, their eyes full of anticipation for a new life.

Mr. Li came to his senses and said to everyone, "This main room will be occupied by me and my wife first.

Dajiang and Dahe, you two brothers will live in the east and west wing. Let the children choose where to live. The kitchen is built separately, which is very convenient. "

Li Dajiang and Li Dahe looked at each other and nodded without hesitation: "Okay, we'll do as you say!"

Wang Guifang and her sister-in-law also nodded and had no objection to the old man's arrangement.

Li Dajiang went on to say, "Dad, we have to buy some furniture and get everything ready as soon as possible so we can pick a good day to move in."

Li Dahe stepped forward and said, "Regarding the matter of buying furniture, I still think we should ask Weiguo. This guy has a lot of ideas. Maybe he has a better solution!"

When everyone in the Li family heard this, they thought it made sense, so they went back and called Li Weiguo over.

When Li Weiguo heard that the courtyard had been renovated, he trotted over with excitement on his face.

"Wow! He is worthy of being the successor of Yangshi Lei. His skills are impeccable!" Li Weiguo sighed from the bottom of his heart.

As for purchasing furniture, he went around every room in the courtyard and had a plan in mind.

"Dad, I think we should be economical when buying furniture. We don't have much money left, so there's no need to buy new furniture. The most important thing is to be low-key."

Li Weiguo said seriously.

In fact, Li Weiguo just wanted to purchase some antique furniture in a low-key manner. After the reform and opening up, he dared to guarantee that any piece of those furniture would be worth a lot of money.

Li Dajiang frowned and asked, "Affordable? You want to find second-hand furniture? Then what should we do specifically?"

Li Weiguo's eyes lit up and he said, "I suggest you go to the Trust Company to buy some old redwood furniture. First, redwood furniture is durable and of high quality; second, it is relatively cheap and looks stylish."

Mr. Li nodded and said, "Weiguo's idea is good, but you have to be careful when buying furniture, don't let others cheat you."