There is Room for Rebirth in the 1950’s

Zhang Guoqing looked directly at Zhou Xiaozheng, waiting for his inquiry to make a decision. He really liked this house, it exceeded his expectations. It seems to be no different from an ordinary small courtyard, but the separation of food and lodging satisfies him. The most important thing is that many hidden places are handled very well. For example, precious wood under the paint of furniture, ancient books in bookcases, hidden doors in basements, fire walls in back walls, and water pumps in wells. If it weren't for his father-in-law's precise eyes to signal him, he still wouldn't see anything unusual.

Jiaojiao probably likes this yard. There is also a distance from the eldest sister, such a long distance is just right. It is also far away from the yards of the neighbors, so it will not easily disturb both parties.

Zhou Xiaozheng looked at Zhang Guoqing, seeing him staring at him closely, the corners of his mouth slightly hooked.

The old man who came out with Aunt Wang saw that they had finished reading, and said with a smile: How is it? Not bad? I put a lot of thought into building this yard. I designed the drawings and supervised the construction myself.

Zhou Xiaozheng went straight to the point and said: Grandpa, are you really going to sell it? My children like your house very much. Especially the cursive script on the wall of the study room suits his appetite. If you really sell it, you can set a price as you like.

The old man understood and knew that the other party was praising the study in disguise. After looking at Zhang Guoqing for a while, he nodded: This kid is not bad, he likes to read. Excuse me for asking, if it's inconvenient, I don't need to talk about it. What are they a young couple doing now?

Zhou Xiaozheng waved his hands and said nonchalantly: The two children are still young. My son-in-law plans to go to work first. The daughter takes care of the children and wants to see if he can continue to go to school. Both of us are soldiers and we are away all year round. The main purpose of buying a yard is They live by themselves. I like the layout of your yard. My daughter likes to read and read, so you always check to see if there is a price?

The old man was very happy, and asked Zhang Guoqing a few words very excitedly, and then seriously asked him what books he had read? What do you think? What is your favorite book to read right now? Also recommended several books to him.

Zhang Guoqing was almost breathless when asked. But he really likes this yard, and the old man's conversation is good, and the explanations he gave from many aspects made him suddenly enlightened. Gradually fascinated, he answered seriously. It's not easy to talk about the old and the young.

The old lady on the side has been listening carefully to the conversation between the two, and from time to time, a question arises, which revolves around the daily habits of the young couple, especially the temperament and hobbies of the woman who has not met.

It seems that the two of them really have feelings for this small courtyard. The old man is really worried that the yard is entrusted to an inhumane person. After this trial and communication again and again, the two elders looked at each other and smiled.

Seeing his wife nodding his head slightly, the old man said directly to Zhou Xiaozheng: Are you planning to buy a yard or even furniture?

Zhou Xiaozheng looked at the other party when he heard the words, and the old man nodded, Old man, are you willing to sell? You can think about it. If you want to sell even the furniture, then I must have all of it.

The old man knew that he was even more happy to meet an expert. Glancing at Mrs. Wang beside her, she said, Sell. My two sons already have what they should have at home. I think your son-in-law really likes it. If you want it, we will bring our personal items to the house. The eldest son's house. The whole yard is 800 yuan, no second price. If you can, you can sell it, and you can transfer the title in the afternoon. But I have to take some of the books inside.

Zhou Xiaozheng agreed decisively. She said to Aunt Wang who was next to her, Mother, thanks to you today. Please show us the process of buying a house, and I will trouble you to be a middleman.

After speaking, he took out a large stack of money from his clothes, and directly counted 800 yuan to the old man. He had already seen that the old man had grown old. Look at him holding Aunt Wang, and that smile just now. It is estimated that this yard was really designed by this smart man himself. As for why he sold it, it has nothing to do with him.

Aunt Wang has never seen such a straightforward and neat one. But thinking about the style of a soldier, I felt relieved. She couldn't understand why this yard was worth eight hundred? A yard twice as big as this would cost no more than a thousand yuan. Looking at the front and back, the big kitchen in this yard is placed in the east wing, and the outer room is changed into a living room. According to her, it's really expensive, and you can still bargain. Seeing the smiles on the faces of Zhou Xiaozheng, Weng and his son-in-law, he swallowed a few words of persuasion. Sighing secretly, buying a yard in this house still requires a woman to pass her eyes.

Master, you need some money. We'll wait for Mrs. Wang to take us to transfer the ownership. As for the house, it's okay for you to stay for a few more days. We're not in a hurry to move in.

The old man shook his head, ordered the money, and even said that the yard had found the right owner. Let his wife go directly to pack his few books and paintings, as well as the personal belongings of the two, and the remaining rations on the cart in the yard. After the account is completed, someone will come and take it away.

The old man took the deed, took everyone away, and hurried to transfer the ownership. More anxious than Zhou Xiaozheng and Weng and his son-in-law. It made Aunt Wang confirm that the house was not worth the price, and she didn't see the other party rushing to sell it.

With the presence of Mrs. Wang who is familiar with her family. The transfer of ownership was handled very quickly, and it was completed in less than an hour. The name of the house, Zhang Guoqing, directly filled in Zhou Jiao's name.

When you're done, go back to the yard. Several boxes, three new quilts, a bag of rations, and about 10 books have been piled up on the cart.

Zhang Guoqing repeatedly asked the old man to see what else he hadn't taken away. He really didn't expect that the old couple would take this little thing away so gracefully. He said he would keep all of them, but he really didn't intend to let them keep all the old quilts and pots.

The old man laughed loudly when he heard the words, and bluntly said that the family already has it, and the rest is not needed. They were thrown away when they were useless.

The old man gave two bunches of keys directly, and repeatedly urged Zhang Guoqing. Those books should be kept in the sun from time to time, and what else should be paid attention to. He talked about the behavior and taboos of the two courtyards next door.

In the end, he also left his address, so that Zhou Xiaozheng, Weng and his son-in-law could go directly to his house to find him if they had any questions. He smiled and said that the young couple will definitely like this yard, and there are many surprises waiting for them to discover by themselves.

Aunt Wang was dumbfounded watching from the sidelines. Is there such a thing as buying and selling houses? Now she feels that these two yards are just for fun. In less than two hours, a house was sold.

Send the old man and the old couple away, and follow Aunt Wang to the neighborhood committee. After paying the fee, Zhang Guoqing went to the supply and marketing cooperative outside and bought 1 catty of toffee for the women comrades in the neighborhood committee. He knew the power of these women.

Everything is in order. Zhang Guoqing dragged his father-in-law away excitedly, Dad, let's go and have a look. I haven't looked carefully yet. It's really a treasure. This yard is really nice. It's low-key on the outside, but complete on the inside. Jiaojiao must like it, especially the study room. .Let's go back and tell her sooner and make her happy.

Zhou Xiao just looked at him with a smile. Seeing his anxious look, he knew that the couple must like it. He was also a little surprised when he didn't look at it just now. He didn't expect that there are good things in this county.

Yeah. Get a new lock first. We need to take a good look. We need to tidy up the inside. I just bought some things with your mother and put them inside.

Dad, you bought us a house. I didn't treat you politely, so don't buy anything else. Last time, Mom bought a car full of things, and I hid them all. I'm afraid that others will be jealous. , It’s too eye-catching. Don’t buy it this time. It’s all enough. We’ll fill in what’s missing when we move in.”

It's okay. There's a basement in the kitchen. Let's go and see if there's anything wrong. Zhou Xiaozheng was preparing to tidy up early for Jiaojiao to move in. How can a big family with parents-in-law and mother-in-law be as comfortable as my own family of three. Furthermore, he worried that it would be difficult for him to take a long vacation after going to work. Taking advantage of him being here this time, prepare more things and arrange for her own Jiaojiao first.

Weng and his son-in-law bought a new lock and went back to the yard. This time it felt completely different from before. This is their own yard. The two started to observe from the main bedroom.

The master bedroom is now empty except for the mattress.

The bookcase in the study is locked. The calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall have been taken down and put in the bookcase. It is estimated that Zhou Xiaozheng said that Zhang Guoqing liked this cursive script, so she kept it. Now the books in the bookcase are left in the study, and the go, the four treasures of the study, calligraphy and painting are all emptied outside the special kang table on the kang.

The tea set on the table in the living room was also taken away.

The two rooms on the right are left intact.

It was found that the old lady had cleaned up the conspicuous places and packed away the conspicuous things.

Zhou Xiaozheng and Zhang Guoqing looked at each other and laughed. What a wonderful old lady!

Weng and his son-in-law went to the kitchen in the east wing and closed the briquette stove gate, then changed the locks on the door and the bedroom. The two checked that there was nothing to clean, closed the windows, locked the door and prepared to leave.