Chapter 83 The Vicious Stepmother of the Republic of China (18)
“The yard is not bad!”
Gu Qingcheng was used to controlling his emotions and would not let others see his joy, anger, sorrow and joy easily.
However, this courtyard is really good, it is a private courtyard, but it is not remote.
You can live a quiet life with the door closed, but you can still have neighbors when you open the door.
There is also a well drilled in the yard, which is very convenient for getting water.
Not far away is the moat, which is very convenient for washing clothes and other things.
Moreover, perhaps as the old man boasted, there is a spring underground here, and the surrounding air seems to be a little moist.
"Where's the rent? Master, you don't dare to ask for extravagant prices."
Seeing that Gu Qingcheng was only satisfied and did not bargain, the big-headed soldier took the initiative to help.
"Oh, Master, look at what you said, you two are standing here, how dare you, little old man, to trick someone?"
The old man said it exaggeratedly, almost shouting "Unjust".
However, he still worried about two big soldiers: Tsk tsk, he brought guards with him when he went out. This country woman must have some background.
"I just told you that one month's rent is one ocean, and the minimum rent is three months, and you have to pay two oceans as a deposit."
The old man pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Let's do this. I'll give you five yuan in half a year. As for the deposit, you can give me one yuan."
One yuan a month, but it should be six yuan in half a year.
The old man asked for five yuan, which was a yuan discount for Gu Qingcheng.
"You are an old man who knows how to settle accounts. The rents for long-term and short-term rentals are different."
Although Big Tou Bing can't read, he can count.
Especially when it comes to money, he is very clever.
"..."
After his little plan was discovered, the old man became a little embarrassed.
"Master Jun, I really don't want much. Can you see how tidy my little courtyard is?"
He tried hard to explain.
Gu Qingcheng only found it interesting.
She has lived two lifetimes and has been a noble daughter of a noble family.
I did two missions, one was a fool who didn't understand worldly things, and the other was a daughter of a marquis who married into the Duke's palace and had no chance to be exposed to these things.
Therefore, Gu Qingcheng is still relatively unfamiliar to ordinary people.
The people of the Republic of China seemed to be different from the ordinary people under the feudal dynasty.
They have the humbleness of "people", but they also have a bit of confidence.
Contradictions, this era is full of contradictions, conflicts between old and new.
Gu Qingcheng was very confident with five hundred yuan in his hand.
She doesn't care about the rent of one or two yuan.
However, even if you have money, you cannot be taken advantage of.
After thinking about it, Gu Qingcheng said, "Uncle, I will rent you for one year for eight oceans, and then give you another one ocean as a deposit?"
"No! It certainly can't be done! How about you give me nine yuan, plus a one yuan deposit, and you can just put it all together?"
The old man looked aggrieved and said, "I suffered a big loss." He bargained firmly with Gu Qingcheng.
When Gu Qingcheng saw that the old man refused to give in, he knew that this was probably a low price.
In fact, when she first saw the old man, Gu Qingcheng saw sympathy in his eyes.
Although he didn't know what this person was thinking, Gu Qingcheng could feel his kindness.
Therefore, he probably did not ask for random prices at the beginning, but followed the market price.
The market price was not the lowest price. The appearance of two big-head soldiers allowed the old man to cede some benefits.
Gu Qingcheng bargained again, and it was probably the lowest price that was close to the old man's heart.
Gu Qingcheng has always been a noble person, but she has never used her power to dominate others.
She negotiates the price just to enjoy this kind of market life, not to bully the people at the bottom.
"Okay! Just do as you say."
Gu Qingcheng agreed to the price and readily took out ten yuan.
The lease was signed in two copies. The old man was quite formal.
Gu Qingcheng got his share and gave the money to the old man.
"There are simple furniture in the house. If you can use them, you can continue to use them."
The old man accepted the money, and the grievance on his face was wiped away.
He smiled and said to Gu Qingcheng, "If you don't like it, just buy it yourself. I'll find someone to take the furniture away!"
Gu Qingcheng entered the room and took a look. The furniture the old man mentioned was an Eight Immortals table, two armchairs, and a bed in the east room.
The furniture was painted red, but the edges and corners had peeled off, revealing the original color of the wood.
The furniture looked quite old, but it was clean.
There are no oil stains or dirt, but it is polished clean and shiny.
"I will use these furniture for the time being, and I will replace them when I find suitable ones!"
Gu Qingcheng has the style of a noble family, but he is not blindly picky regardless of reality.
She can live in a luxurious house and be content in a thatched cottage.
Her nobility was never set off by the environment, but the place became different because she lived there!
Gu Qingcheng has such confidence and pride.
"Sure! Everything will be done as you said."
After receiving the money, the old man became particularly talkative.
"By the way, my house is in the front yard. If you have anything, you can come to me!"
"Hey, we are all neighbors, so we should take care of each other."
The old man pointed to a yard in front and said enthusiastically.
"Hey, thank you, Uncle Zhu."
After renting the other party's house and seeing his signature and seal with his own eyes, Gu Qingcheng knew the other party's name.
She thanked him politely and sent Uncle Zhu out the door.
Then, she said to the two leading soldiers, "You two have really worked hard today. We don't have much money. Let's take it for a cup of tea."
Gu Qingcheng took out two big pieces and gave them to the two of them.
Surprise flashed clearly in the eyes of the two big-headed soldiers: Hey, they just followed a rickshaw ride for a long time and got a piece of the ocean for nothing without any effort.
Their monthly salary is only an ocean.
It may not be received on time and accurately.
This Ms. Gu is really generous!
Logically speaking, she doesn't have to give it to him. After all, he is Commander Ma's "friend".
But they still gave it to me. This shows that they know how to deal with the world and are generous in their dealings.
"Oh, Ms. Gu, how embarrassing is this!"
The two of them were talking, but they were not slow at all in collecting the money.
With the heavy ocean in their hands, the two leading soldiers were very happy and said positively: "Ms. Gu, if you have any errands in the future, just come to us!"
"We can't help with other big things, but if you run errands, move something, etc., we brothers won't hesitate!"
The two of them slapped their chests loudly.
Gu Qingcheng smiled and nodded, and took the initiative to ask their names.
Then, she sent the person out, watched them leave, and closed the courtyard door.
Hearing the sound of the door panel behind them, the two big-headed soldiers took out the Yuan Datou from their pockets.
Hold it in your hand and blow on it, then put it to your ear to listen to the sound.
"Hey! Really!"
"It must be true. I've heard that Commander Ma helped Ms. Gu sell her property and bought hundreds of dollars."
"Oh, this is a rich woman!"
"What? Are you excited?"
"Bah! I'm not stupid, I dare to poach the commander."
"Why are you poaching the commander? You don't know, right? The military governor has acted as a matchmaker for our commander, and our commander may marry a foreign student as his stepmother."
"Really or not? Commander, isn't he——" He is somewhat interested in Ms. Gu.
I helped sell the property and didn't receive any benefits. What a huge favor.
"Of course it's true. Don't forget, Adjutant Dong and I are fellow villagers."
"Bah! Your hometown and Adjutant Dong are not from the same county, so why are we fellow townspeople?"
"Why not..."
The two big-headed soldiers were bickering as they walked.
They took advantage of Gu Qingcheng and still had a good impression of this Ms. Gu.
It's a pity that such a good person has lost his face. Otherwise, even if he couldn't get the commander's wife, he could still be a concubine.
The "disfigured" Gu Qingcheng closed the door and began to pack her things.
Uncle Zhu, the landlord, left simple furniture but no bedding.
The original owner was kicked out by the Li family. After Gu Qingcheng came through, he did not find a fixed residence, but stayed in an inn.
Therefore, Gu Qingcheng did not buy any extra bedding or anything like that.
She just bought some ready-made clothes for herself and her fat son.
In her suitcase, there were only these clothes and an envelope of silver dollars.
"I still have to go out and buy some things!"
Gu Qingcheng walked around, cleaned up a little, and dug a few holes near the wall.
She originally had 500 yuan in her hand, after deducting the train fare, rent and "tips" to the top soldiers.
She now has four hundred and eighty-two yuan left.
Gu Qingcheng took out another twelve pieces of ocean, divided the four hundred and seventy pieces into several parts, and buried them in the pits.
Mark the location, backfill the soil, step on it, and camouflage it.
Then, Gu Qingcheng pulled her fat son out of the courtyard.
After locking the door and taking the key, Gu Qingcheng followed the direction directed by Uncle Zhu and came to Zhu's house.
Uncle Zhu is not at home, because he sneaked out during working hours.
After finishing my personal affairs, I handed the lease and the ocean to my wife, and hurried back to continue my errand.
Uncle Zhu was not here, but his daughter-in-law, Aunt Zhu, knew that Gu Qingcheng had rented a house.
Opening the door and looking at the veiled little daughter-in-law outside the door, Aunt Zhu said enthusiastically, "Is this Ms. Gu? Do you have anything?"
"Hello, aunt, I would like to ask if there is anyone selling bedding and bedding around here?"
"Yes! We are next to the university hall, and there are many teachers and students from other places. They all need these guys to work."
When there is demand, there is market.
Therefore, there are shops specializing in bedding and clothing near the university hall.
Aunt Zhu enthusiastically pointed the way. If Gu Qingcheng hadn't strongly refused, the old lady would have led Gu Qingcheng there directly.
In addition to being her own tenant, Aunt Zhu is a warm-hearted person.
Gu Qingcheng: ...It’s too enthusiastic, and I’m a little uncomfortable with it.
She is used to being noble and really lacks experience in interacting with ordinary people.
"You, go to the Yu family's shop and tell him that you are a tenant of our Lao Zhu family."
In this way, shopkeeper Yu would not dare to ask for excessive prices.
"Okay! Thank you!"
Gu Qingcheng felt a feeling that he had never experienced before...
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