Siheyuan: Cao Liang's rise

"Liangzi, your compound is still so...interesting."

After everyone left, Gu Wen expressed an inexplicable emotion, but he really couldn't find the words to describe it, so he used this.

Wang Dong sneered, "Mosquito, you don't have to be so tactful. Why don't you just say it directly? It's just a lot of trouble, isn't it?"

Gu Wen pushed up his glasses, "Vulgar!"

whispering sound!

Wang Dong gave Gu Wen the middle finger.

Gangzi said honestly: "It's okay. If they provoke me, just give them a beating and they will stop. If that's not enough, give them a few more beatings."

Several people were immediately filled with black lines on their heads.

Gangzi, you are worthy of being me! This method is really simple and clear.

Cao Liang laughed and said, "It's just that he is using chicken feathers as a token of authority. He must have eaten too much and is so hungry that he is behaving himself."

Life is getting harder and harder now, and the Jia family will probably be short of food again. By then, Jia Dongxu and Yi Zhonghai will not have the time to provoke him.

But it's not a good idea to continue like this. It seems I have to find an opportunity to give Yi Zhonghai, Lao Deng, something to do.

At this time, Chen Huilan came over and said to them with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work. Auntie has made breakfast for you. Eat it later and then go back!"

After Chen Huilan finished speaking, she took Yaya out.

As for what happened just now, she naturally knew about it, but the child had grown up, and she knew that Cao Liang could handle it on his own, so she did not interfere.

"Ah~"

Wang Dong suddenly screamed, startling several people. Gu Wen complained: "Dongzi, why are you screaming? You scared me to death."

Wang Dong said with a bitter face: "Auntie, you misunderstood me. The dinner we promised is gone."

Originally, Cao Liang said that he would treat them to a delicious meal after cleaning the house, but now Chen Huilan has made breakfast for them. It would be a waste if they don’t eat it, and the feast would be gone!

Gu Wen said unhappily, "It will be the same next time. Nowadays, anything you can eat is good enough."

"Well, steamed bread is also delicious. I like it." Gangzi agreed honestly.

Wang Dong rolled his eyes. Is this what he meant?

After packing up, they went to have breakfast.

I happened to meet Xiao Ming who was just about to go out.

"Brother, hello, Brother Gangzi, Brother Dongzi, Brother Mosquito!"

Xiao Ming greeted him, then looked at Cao Liang with expectant eyes, "Brother, can you ride your bike to take me to school?"

"Get out!" Cao Liang cursed with a smile and waved his hand.

This kid, what the hell is he dreaming of! He is more like Yaya.

Wang Dong said with a grin, "Xiao Ming, if you beg me, I might agree."

whispering sound!

Xiao Ming rolled his eyes at him and went to school.

"Hey no, what does this brat mean? Do you look down on your buddies?"

Wang Dong asked in confusion.

The others were too lazy to pay attention to him and went in to have breakfast.

Wang Dong had no choice but to follow in depressed.

When Wang Dong saw the chicken soup in the pot on the table, he smiled and said, "Ah, my aunt is really kind to me. She even made me some chicken soup. This chicken soup is a rare delicacy when eaten with steamed bread."

Cao Liang said calmly: "This is what was left over from last night. I made it."

Wang Dong: “…”

It seems like this flattery was wrong?

puff~

Gu Wen and Gangzi smiled unkindly.

After breakfast.

Cao Liang asked, "Dongzi, do you know anyone who can repair a house?"

Although Wang Dong is not good at anything, he has good eloquence.

It is precisely because of this that he knows many people from all walks of life.

Of course, Cao Liang was just asking casually. If he didn’t know the person, he could go to the street office to ask.

"You look down on me, don't you?"

Wang Dong raised his head and said proudly, "I am not as good as you in fighting, but you are not as good as me in this aspect. You are just a house repairman! It's a piece of cake."

Gangzi reminded him, "Don't introduce it carelessly. It costs a lot of money to repair a house. It takes good craftsmanship."

"That's for sure. Does Yangshi Lei know?"

Cao Liang was surprised and asked, "You also know Yangshi Lei?"

"Of course... Ahem, actually, my dad knows him. I asked him to do some house repairs for our family once before, but I remember the address."

Wang Dong wanted to continue bragging, but when he saw others looking at him with suspicion, he awkwardly changed his words.

Cao Liang stood up and said, "Then lead the way!"

...

After half an hour.

Several people came to a small courtyard, and Wang Dong shouted inside: "Is Master Lei here?"

Cao Liang looked at the yard and nodded, "This yard is nice and the location is good too."

Gu Wen and Gangzi also nodded.

"That's for sure."

Wang Dong said: "That's Yangshi Lei. In the past, it was specially built for dignitaries. Although it's not very good now, it still has a lot of heritage."

Cao Liang nodded.

But that was only in the past. I guess all that’s left now are his craft and this small courtyard.

But these days, people can’t even get enough to eat, so how can they have spare money to repair their houses?

I guess Master Lei hasn't been working for a long time?

Soon, a pale-looking middle-aged woman came out and asked, "Who are you? Do you want to talk to Lao Lei?"

Cao Liang said: "We are here to ask Master Lei to repair our house."

The aunt's eyes lit up. Is this a job?

She hurriedly shouted inside: "Lao Lei, come out quickly, there is life."

"coming."

An old man came out leisurely, holding a pipe in his hand. He looked at Cao Liang and the others and said, "You want me to repair your house? Where are your parents?"

It’s no wonder he asked this. These four boys in front of him don’t seem to be adults yet. How can they make the decision?

Wang Dong said dissatisfiedly: "Who are you looking down on? It's my buddy who wants to repair his house. He is a regular employee of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill. You know the steel rolling mill, right? It's a large factory with tens of thousands of people."

"It's fine as long as you can make the decision."

Lao Lei also recognized Wang Dong at this time and said with a smile: "Aren't you the kid from the Wang family in Dongzhimen? I remember you. I once renovated your house."

"If I hadn't seen that you're good at cooking, I wouldn't have introduced you to my buddy."

Wang Dong said in a tone that said you are taking advantage.

"Haha, thank you for introducing me to this job."

Lao Lei was not angry and smiled happily.

Cao Liang said: "Master Lei, since my buddy introduced you, and I believe in Yangshi Lei's craftsmanship, are you free to go and look at the house now?"

"Sure, I'll just go get some tools."

Lao Lei nodded, went back to the house to get the toolbox, and followed Cao Liang and the others back.

After looking at the house, Lao Lei nodded and said, "Well, the house is not bad, but the lighting is a bit problematic, but after all, it is a reverse house, so it is normal."

He said to Cao Liang, "Boss, there's nothing wrong with the house. Some places just need to be repaired and the walls painted and renovated. Do you have any other requests?"

Lao Lei was very serious about this job. After all, he hadn't worked for half a year and his family was already struggling to make ends meet.

"Master Lei, can you fix a window here?"

Cao Liang asked, pointing at the wall outside the yard.

As long as we open a window here, there will be no problem with lighting.

"We need to ask the street office first. After all, the window is in this place, which is a bit...unsightly."

Lao Lei said in embarrassment.

There is a street behind the back house. No matter which courtyard it is, there are no windows on the wall, which really does not look good.

"Forget it, it's too troublesome, so just open another window here."

Cao Liang rejected it after thinking about it. Besides, the subdistrict office might not agree to this proposal, so he could only settle for the next best option.

"Okay, what else does the boss want?"

Cao Liang said: "Master Lei, I also want to build a toilet in the house."

He goes to the public toilet every day, and sometimes he has to queue up. The smell alone is too much for him to bear.

The house is being renovated now, and he would like to join us if possible.

Lao Lei was stunned. He didn't expect there would be an unexpected gain. He nodded and said, "Okay, boss. The location of the back house is very good. As long as we make a hole in the wall, it can be connected to the public toilet."

"No, Dongzi, what are you thinking? Put the toilet in the house? Don't you mind the smell?"

Wang Dong looked at Cao Liang in disbelief, and Gu Wen and Gangzi felt the same way.

It’s okay to not eat in the house, but what about sleeping?

Can you really fall asleep smelling that?

When they thought of that scene, they felt a chill in their hearts. Liangzi had too strong a taste.

"You know shit."

Cao Liang said unhappily, "Just make a ceramic hole in the toilet, and when you're done using the toilet, just flush the water and close the door, and there won't be any smell at all, it's clean and hygienic."

"I didn't expect the boss to be an expert." Lao Lei gave a thumbs up.

Cao Liang shook his head. He was nothing but an expert. He was just standing on the shoulders of future generations.

After finalizing the renovation plan, it was time to discuss the wages. Lao Lei asked, "Boss, are you planning to only provide the labor, or also the materials?"

If you only contract the work, you have to get the materials yourself.

Cao Liang didn't have the time, nor did he know how to do it, so he said, "Let's do it together! Just tell me the number."

Wang Dong reminded him: "Lao Lei, don't think we are young and cheat us!"

"No, I won't destroy my own brand."

Lao Lei smiled and shook his head. He had just confirmed it in his mind, so he said, "If we go together, it will be around 120 yuan. Do you think it's okay?"

Lao Lei looked at Cao Liang with some trepidation, fearing that the other party would think it was too expensive and not do it.

Gangzi and the other two also widened their eyes.

Cao Liang thought it was okay, so he nodded and said, "Okay."

Lao Lei breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "According to the rules, one meal is provided when you work. Who is the boss?"

Cao Liang waved his hand and took out 150 yuan. He said, "I'll give you 30 more. You can take care of your own food. You can return the money when you have more. By the way, how long will this take?"

"The rest doesn't take much time, except for painting the walls, which require two days to ventilate... about five days or so!"

"Row."