Siheyuan: I live next door to Xu Damao, my last name is Cao

In the quiet flow of time, the years are like a slowly unfolding gorgeous painting, presenting every bit of life one by one.

In the following days, Cao Wei, Lou Xiao'e and Qin Huairu were busy at their jobs, but at the same time, they were eagerly waiting for news from Aunt Li.

Qin Huairu's work in the kitchen gradually got on track and became more and more stable.

What made her happy was that the work here was completely different from her previous work in the workshop.

The work pace in the kitchen is just right, with both loose and tight work.

It is only during certain specific periods, such as before and after meals, that it seems a little busy, but most of the other time, it is relatively leisurely and comfortable.

Such a working environment allows Qin Huairu to take a short break during her free time, taking this opportunity to adjust her own state and fully relax her body and mind.

This work mode that combines work and rest undoubtedly gives her infinite satisfaction.

However, just as Qin Huairu was enjoying this rare relaxation, in sharp contrast to it was the suffering that Jia Zhang suffered in the workshop.

The old guy was already quite old and his health was not as good as before.

Now faced with the heavy and high-intensity work tasks in the workshop, her old bones really find it difficult to bear.

For Jia Zhang, every workday is a cruel torture and challenge, leaving her feeling physically and mentally exhausted.

However, faced with the heavy pressure of life, she had no way out and could only grit her teeth and hold on.

The disabled person in the family can only lie helplessly in bed all day long. He can't even complete such simple movements as moving his body slightly, let alone do any labor to earn money for the family.

Although the young child is receiving education in school, he is still too young to share the burden of the family.

Not only that, this child is at the most critical stage of growth and development, and the amount of food he needs every day is astonishingly large.

Jia Zhang knew very well that if she couldn't find a way to earn some money to supplement the family expenses as soon as possible, the family's already pitiful savings would soon be exhausted.

By then, the family might really be in despair.

So, even though she knew that this job was extremely hard and tiring, she still had to pull herself together, grit her teeth and work hard in the workshop, working against the clock.

Time is like the gurgling water, which disappears quietly without us noticing.

Roughly speaking, about two or three days had passed. Just as Lou Xiao'e and Qin Huairu were looking forward to it, a figure appeared in Lou Xiao'e's courtyard like the dawn.

This person is the kind-hearted Aunt Li!

She was beaming with joy, and shouted excitedly, "Lou Xiao'e and Qin Huairu, I have good news for you. I finally found the construction team!"

When Lou Xiao'e heard this, her originally dull eyes suddenly brightened up, shining with excitement.

She couldn't wait to say, "Oh, really? That's great, Aunt Li. Thanks so much to you. If it weren't for your help, we wouldn't know what to do."

Aunt Li smiled and waved her hand, indicating that Lou Xiaoe didn't need to be so polite, and then she said enthusiastically: "This construction team is an old partner of our street office. Their craftsmanship is superb and their reputation is quite good! Moreover, the price is also very fair and reasonable. Look, I have already negotiated with them, and everything has been arranged properly. We can officially start work tomorrow!"

Qin Huairu, who was standing by, was also very excited after hearing the good news. She said happily, "That's great! Aunt Li, you really helped us a lot this time. We don't know how to repay you for your kindness."

Aunt Li still had a friendly smile on her face and responded kindly: "Hey, why are you saying this? We are neighbors, and it is natural for us to help each other. You should hurry up and make preparations. Once the construction team arrives tomorrow, our renovation project will be successfully launched. If you encounter any problems along the way, don't hide them, come and communicate with me at any time."

The next morning, the warm sunlight was like a golden veil, gently sprinkling on Lou Xiao'e's courtyard, bringing strands of warmth.

There was a noisy sound coming from afar, and then a construction team came to the gate of the courtyard in a mighty manner.

Walking at the front of the team was a middle-aged man with a burly build and a resolute face. He was the foreman of the construction team, Wang Zhiwei.

Wang Zhiwei was wearing a set of work clothes that were a bit old but very neat, and a safety helmet. His eyes revealed calmness and confidence.

He walked into the courtyard with powerful steps, and every step seemed to be carried out with firm determination.

Aunt Li hurried forward and introduced them enthusiastically: "Xiao'e, Huairu, this is the construction team's foreman Wang, Wang Zhiwei. Foreman Wang, these two are the owners of the yard, Lou Xiao'e and Qin Huairu."

Lou Xiao'e and Qin Huairu hurried forward and said with a smile, "Hello, Master Wang! We are really sorry to trouble you this time."

Wang Zhiwei smiled heartily, showing his white teeth, and said, "Don't worry, our construction team has done many similar projects and is very experienced. We will do our best to build a beautiful yard for you."

After saying that, Wang Zhiwei turned around and waved to the construction team members behind him. The team members immediately took action. Some carried tools, making heavy footsteps and metal collision sounds; some began to measure the site, muttering to themselves and waving the tools in their hands up and down.

Wang Zhiwei took the drawings and carefully explained the construction process and plan to Lou Xiao'e and Qin Huairu.

"We will first clean up the yard and remove any unnecessary debris. Then we will dig and lay the foundation according to the drawings to ensure the stability of the yard. Then, we will repair and expand the house according to the design requirements..."

Wang Zhiwei's voice was steady and powerful, and he introduced each link professionally and in detail.

Lou Xiao'e and Qin Huairu listened carefully, raising questions and suggestions from time to time, as well as some ideas of their own.

Wang Zhiwei answered their questions patiently and said that he would fully consider their opinions.

As the construction progressed, the courtyard became bustling.

The sounds of hammers and saws intertwined together, as if playing a passionate construction melody.

Every note is full of strength and hope, indicating that this courtyard is about to usher in a new look.

Wang Zhiwei always pays attention to the progress and quality of the construction. His eyes are as sharp as an eagle, and he directs the team members to adjust the construction plan from time to time.

Sometimes he squatted down to check whether the foundation was laid flat; sometimes he looked up to observe whether the structure of the house was stable.

Under his careful command, the construction team carried out their work in an orderly manner.

However, some minor problems were encountered during the construction process.

For example, the originally planned room layout needed some adjustments because a large tree in the yard affected the lighting.

By spring, this big tree will surely be lush and leafy, adding a touch of green to the yard, but it will block the sunlight and make the room look a little dim.

After Lou Xiao'e and Qin Huairu discovered this problem, they couldn't help but feel worried.

However, through coordination with Wang Zhiwei, these problems were properly resolved.

With his rich experience and flexible thinking, Wang Zhiwei came up with an ingenious solution. He decided to adjust the layout of the room to allow more sunlight to enter without affecting the growth of the tree.

After some effort, the problem was finally solved and the construction of the courtyard proceeded smoothly.

As the construction progressed, it was noon before we knew it.

Lou Xiao'e and Qin Huairu looked at the busy construction workers, their hearts filled with gratitude.

Their faces were covered with dust and their clothes were soaked with sweat, but they still worked attentively without any complaints.

Lou Xiao'e smiled and said, "Master Wang, the masters have been working hard all morning. Let's stop what we are doing, have a meal and rest for a while."

Wang Zhiwei looked at the time, nodded and said, "Okay, let's take a rest first."

Qin Huairu and Lou Xiaoe quickly brought out the prepared food.

To thank the construction workers, they carefully prepared a sumptuous meal.

Lou Xiao'e even bought some meat specifically, hoping that it would help the chefs work more vigorously.

"Masters, come and have dinner. You've all worked hard today, and I don't have anything good to treat you, so don't be dissatisfied." Qin Huairu greeted them warmly.

The construction workers put down their tools, washed their hands, and sat around.

Wang Zhiwei said gratefully: "You two are so kind that you even specially prepared meals for us. We will definitely work harder and live up to your expectations."

Everyone was eating and chatting leisurely.

Lou Xiao'e asked about the progress of the construction, and Wang Zhiwei patiently answered her questions.

After the meal, the atmosphere was very harmonious.

The construction workers felt the sincerity and enthusiasm of Lou Xiao'e and Qin Huairu, and worked more enthusiastically.

After a short rest, they plunged into the intensive construction again, and the sound of busyness could be heard again in the courtyard.

The sounds of hammers, saws and people’s shouts interweave together to create a vibrant picture.

Thanks to the efforts of the construction team, the appearance of the courtyard has gradually changed.

The original dilapidated houses were demolished and replaced by brand new brick houses. The tiles on the roofs were neatly arranged and sparkled in the sunlight.

Cao Wei was still willing to spend money, and he spent a lot of money to build two brick houses.

The two rooms are not separated but connected.

One room is for Qin Huairu, which has a larger bedroom and a living room.

The other room didn't have a living room, so it was connected to Qin Huairu's living room with a door in the middle.

This design not only facilitates Qin Huairu's life, but also increases the utilization of space.

The original plan was to have three bedrooms, but considering that both children are still young, we only had one bedroom.

When the children grow up, you can adjust according to needs.

A piece of vacant land has also been reserved in the yard, which can be used to grow vegetables and the like.

These flowers and plants thrive under the sunshine, adding a touch of vitality to the courtyard.

During this period, Qin Huairu and Lou Xiao'e were still very generous when entertaining these masters.

They prepare meat almost every day so that the masters can eat their fill and work more energetically.

These masters were also very responsible. Not only did they complete the construction tasks conscientiously, they also kept the yard clean and tidy.

They rebuilt the toilet using discarded bricks and tiles, making the facilities in the courtyard more complete.

Qin Huairu looked at the brand new house, tears of emotion flashing in her eyes.

She thought of the difficult days she had gone through and felt a lot of emotion in her heart.

Now, with this warm home, she is full of hope for the future.

She secretly made up her mind to live a good life and work hard.

Qin Huairu and Lou Xiao'e looked at the brand new house with great joy.

They came to the construction workers who were packing up their tools and said sincerely: "Master Wang, all the workers, thank you so much. This house is built so well, it's all thanks to you."

Wang Zhiwei smiled and waved his hands, saying, "This is what we should do. As long as you are satisfied."

Qin Huairu said quickly: "We will treat everyone to a good meal later to express our gratitude."

The construction masters all showed their honest smiles.

After a while, Qin Huairu and Lou Xiaoe prepared another sumptuous meal.

Everyone sat together, laughing and talking.

Then, Qin Huairu and Lou Xiaoe came to the street office to settle the balance.

The staff of the street office received them warmly.

"Are you satisfied with the construction team?" asked the staff.

"I'm very satisfied. The masters are very responsible and their craftsmanship is excellent." Lou Xiao'e replied with a smile.

The staff nodded and began to calculate the expenses.

"The materials for the house plus the wages of these craftsmen cost a total of more than 400 yuan. Once you confirm that there is no problem, you can sign and settle the bill."

Qin Huairu and Lou Xiaoe looked over the expense list carefully, confirmed that it was correct, signed, and paid the balance.

Walking out of the subdistrict office, they were filled with emotion. Everyone had put in a lot of effort for this house.

Now, there is finally a satisfactory result. Qin Huairu said: "Xiao'e, this time it is really thanks to you and Cao Wei. If it weren't for your help, I don't know when I can have such a good house."

Lou Xiao'e smiled and said, "We are all family, and it is only natural for us to help each other. Our lives will definitely get better and better in the future."

As the sun sets, the afterglow shines on them, as if foreshadowing a better life in the future.

In the following days, Qin Huairu and Lou Xiao'e began to carefully decorate their new home.

They bought some simple furniture and decorations to make the house more cozy and comfortable.

Qin Huairu also plans to plant some vegetables in the yard so that the family won’t have to buy any vegetables in the future.

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