On this day, it was not until the sun set that the Hong family left the old house, turning back three times.
Even though Hong Yanzheng took away his childhood playthings, they didn't take away anything else. But in each of their minds, without exception, the scenes of the Hong family's ancestors living here in the past flashed through their minds.
Although Hong Yanzheng, Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan only heard about many members of the Hong family through the descriptions of Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin.
But the majestic and kind-hearted grandfather of the Hong family, the uninhibited uncle of the Hong family, and the young and promising third master of the Hong family, their voices and smiles are all as if they can be seen with their own eyes.
There are also bright lanterns, Western-style small buildings, and a happy ice rink. The scenes of past prosperity seem to be vividly visible.
Although these people and things have passed away, time has passed and things have changed, which makes people feel a lot of sadness.
But every Hong family member, as long as they have been here once and heard what I have said today, they will definitely feel that something in their blood resonates with this place.
This kind of thing will make them always worried about this family and concerned about this house.
Even though the house is so old and has changed its appearance, they still love it here.
In their hearts, this old house is like a beauty in her twilight years. Although she is dying, her grace is still there in every gesture.
Perhaps the jadeite on which no one is wearing a head may have become outdated and no longer magnificent, but the jadeite is still a jadeite, and its essence will never change.
Of course, after returning this time, Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin did not forget to ask Hong Yanwu how he got the house back.
Although Hong Yanwu concealed his specific expenses, he only briefly described what happened.
However, Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin were both knowledgeable people, and they could hear the key points immediately. They were both secretly surprised. Neither of them thought that their son, who was under twenty years old, could have such a scheme and plan.
The so-called plan to act later, to prescribe the right medicine, and to be targeted, is nothing more than this. Ask yourself, even if they do it themselves, I'm afraid they can't do it so cleanly and neatly.
So in response to Hong Yanwu's actions, Hong Lucheng gave a three-word evaluation behind his back. "It's well-organized!"
Wang Yunlin sincerely lamented, "My son is now older, and I really have someone to rely on!"
Because of this, when discussing the repairs of the Hong family's old house and whether to move, even the second son Hong Yanwen was not informed. However, the old couple specially called Hong Yanwu and asked him to discuss it with Hong Yanzheng.
An idea.
Hong Yanzheng thought this matter was very simple at first.
He thinks the most troublesome thing is the Dongkuaoyuan where his uncle lived. He only needs to rebuild the house in Hong Fucheng's original courtyard and repair the other dilapidated houses.
The plan he formulated was similar to the steps for building a small house. He first found building materials, bought bricks, sand, and wood. Then he found help from people who knew how to build a house.
The key point is to hire a mason. He is a carpenter himself, so there is no need to ask others for carpentry work.
When the time comes, he will invite his colleagues in the factory to help. He only needs to take care of a few meals, which can save the family a lot of money. This will make everyone add fuel to the fire.
But there was nothing he could do about the small western-style building. He had never even seen the facilities inside, and the materials were hard to find, so he might not be able to clean them up at the moment.
Anyway, if he calculates it according to his method, it is estimated that two to three thousand yuan from his family will be enough, and the work can be completed in about two months. In the end, at most, he can plaster the ceiling and paint the walls, which is not difficult.
Hong Yanzheng felt that he was very beautiful. According to his plan, it would save money and trouble. He could remove the things here and return the house to the housing management office before summer.
From now on, the Hong family will no longer have to spend money on housing, and everyone will have a small courtyard to live in.
Unexpectedly, when he mentioned this idea, not only did Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin look at each other with hesitation, but Hong Yanwu also strongly opposed it. He said that the Hong family's house could never be built like this, which was tantamount to improvising.
Hong Yanwu’s opinion is that first of all, in terms of the appearance of the house, it should be “renovated as before.”
Partitions, window lattice, door carvings, wall carvings, eaves decorations, and wall tiles all need to be done by truly knowledgeable people in order to restore the past style as much as possible.
This can't be accomplished by just finding a few owners who can build terraced houses. It needs to be someone who truly understands the construction of ancient buildings, so as not to waste such a good house.
As for the interior of the house, it is even more refined and thoughtfully decorated than in the old days, including how to keep it warm and how to make it comfortable.
His personal requirements are that at least the floor must be paved with tiles, and there must be a clean toilet and kitchen. He must also purchase his own boiler, run on local heating, and be able to take hot showers. Only then can he basically meet the needs of modern society.
At the same time, he did not recommend that, as Hong Yanzheng said, the whole family should completely move out of Fulu after the house was decorated.
This is because the things here don't match at all.
There are a lot of antique things in the old house. From now on, we will put them all in the room, and then we will get some plywood round tables, firewood stools, enamel basins, plastic thermoses, broken aluminum basins and so on.
, it looks really ugly.
The second reason is that he feels that this house should not be returned to the housing management office at all.
I really want to quit. What if my family moves there and finds it inconvenient and uncomfortable. If I want to come back, there will be no way out.
That won't work! It's better to keep the house in your own hands, and you can live wherever you want. It's convenient!
Needless to say, Hong Yanwu's words are reasonable and thoughtful.
First of all, who doesn’t want to make their house more refined and comfortable?
What's more, considering the background and quality of Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin, they must also hope that the details of their residences can be designed according to the owner's taste.
In addition, having lived in the east courtyard of Guanyin Yuan for so long, they have already developed feelings for the people and things here. Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin are really reluctant to leave these good neighbors.
I really moved to my old house and lived in such a big house but no one talked to me. How could I not want to be here?
It would be nice to be able to come back at any time.
So it must be that Hong Yanwu's ideas were more favorable to Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin. While listening to Hong Yanwu's words, they nodded frequently in approval.
However, despite his parents' obvious attitudes and tendencies, Hong Yanzheng is still a little unconvinced. Because who can't just think about it? But some difficulties are real.
He just said it.
"Third brother, don't touch your upper lip to your lower lip. Just say something nice. Why do I think it's so unreliable? According to your thinking, this project is quite large. It may not be completed in a year.
ah."
"Besides, how much does it cost in total? We are not the state paying for the repairs. It is the people's own homes. If we spend all the money, no one will subsidize it. We will still have to live in the future."
"I'm not talking about you. You really don't know what your last name is. Oh, just because your family has some wealth, you are now in a state of despair? You also have a boiler! Do you know how much a boiler costs? That's our own
Is there anything I can buy at home? I don’t understand. It’s a lot of work for you to go to the bathhouse and wash yourself.”
"Also, the house in Furuli will not be returned from now on, so we have to pay rent every month. One square meter is 12.2 cents, and our five rooms are 10.98 cents a month. There are also water and electricity bills. Water bills.
One ton is only 12 cents, and the electricity bill is 7 cents per hour. The refrigerator in our house also consumes a lot of electricity, so it costs nearly 6 or 7 yuan a month. This is like throwing away a small 20 cents every month. Is that necessary?
Isn’t it a waste?”
Having said this, Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin couldn't help but hesitate. Of course, they also understood that according to Hong Yanwu, it would take a lot of time and money. The boss's concerns still have some validity.
But Hong Yanwu had confidence in his heart, and he absolutely insisted that he was right. He would not change his original intention casually with just a few words from his boss.
"Brother, it's not like I don't accept your opinions humbly and I insist on confronting you. I'm just going to explain it to you on a case-by-case basis. You let me finish my words first, and we can talk slowly."
"Indeed, it does cost a lot to repair a house. That's because a house is not just a few household items, but a few pots and bowls. You can use it as you like, and you really don't want to think about it.
Just change it. Then repair it once to live in it for decades. It's really uncomfortable for you. Not to mention that our house has been created like this thanks to the hard work of generations of the Hong family. So according to my opinion
, if you want to repair a house, you must spend the money in full, and you must not be stingy. If you only think about how to save money, not to mention ruining such a good house. If you always rework in the future, it will become the biggest waste.
"
"Among other things, safety must be considered, right? Our old house is indeed old. Not only do the beams need to be strengthened, but they also need to be replaced. The waterways and electric wires have also been used for many years and have long since expired. Nowadays, there is another one in such a big house.
No one cares. If the electricity goes out, the sparks will set the house on fire. Then we will be crying without tears."
"The same goes for time. Only slow work can produce fine work. We can't fiddle around with housing. It's best to plan well in advance and take everything into consideration. And because the times and social environment have changed, there are
The original design of many houses seems inconvenient. We should try our best to correct the inappropriate places. Otherwise, even if we live in a very good house, we will suffer the same consequences."
"If nothing else, don't you think that the yard is very big? There is a yard within a yard. It takes a long time to go out to the street. There is also a threshold. When I get home from get off work every day, I only need to carry my bicycle. You are tired. Not to mention storing vegetables and coal in winter. Now is not the era of servants. We have to do this ourselves. So in short, no matter time or money, you have to pay what you have to pay, even the smallest amount. We can’t just make do. Not only do we need to repair the house, but we also need to improve the water and electricity supply, build roads and expand the doors.”
"If we use an analogy, this is actually like buying leather shoes. Suppose I buy a pair of real leather shoes for fifty yuan, and you buy three pairs of artificial leather for fifty yuan. On the surface, you are taking advantage. Same thing.
I bought three pairs for the price and can wear them in rotation. But I guarantee that in two or three years, all three pairs of your shoes will be gone together. The quality of these shoes is poor, they are not durable and breathable, and your feet will still suffer, and the plastic will melt away in time.
But genuine leather shoes are different. You get what you pay for. You have to have a decent face and a good lining. You have to be careful and nail the soles and patch the linings at any time. Maybe it will be the same in eight or ten years.
.You don’t need me to tell you how to spend money appropriately, right?”
"Finally, let's talk about the housing in Furuli. Boss, don't just look at how much money you have to pay for housing every month. Do you know how short of housing there is in the capital? Not to mention the increasing number of educated youths.
If you want to run back, there will definitely be more shortages in the future. Let’s talk about the room allocation with the welfare of the work unit. The queue started when you came to work, and you didn’t even get a small bungalow. Look at those officials.
Who thinks they have too much house? Not only do they own it, but they also work hard to get it. Why? This house is a scarce resource. Even though the rent set by the government is not much, if you really want to sublet, just these houses in our house.
I can rent out one room for fifteen yuan. Then they have to thank me for doing a good thing. What? Now that the old house is back, you have to return it! Isn’t this stupid..."
Needless to say, Hong Yanwu's analysis is profound and simple. Not only is it reasonable, but it also contains many things that no one has thought of. It is thought-provoking.
At this point, even Hong Yanzheng was actually half convinced, but he was still worried about money.
"Lao San, I admit it. The truth is this, but don't forget, it's easier said than done. If you don't have enough money, everything will be in vain. Let me ask you, how sure are you of our family's financial situation?
Is it enough to get the job done? If it’s half done, then it’s just money wasted. What will you do then?”
That's right. The Hong family has about 20,000 yuan. It's enough to live on, but it's another matter to carry out large-scale construction projects. No one can be sure that the family's money will be enough.
Of course Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin were also concerned about this issue, and both looked at Hong Yanwu.
Unexpectedly, Hong Yanwu was not embarrassed at all and smiled confidently.
"Boss, don't worry, I haven't finished speaking yet. Actually, you don't have to worry about money, because we don't have to repair all the houses at once."
"What I actually mean is that the waterways, electrical circuits, and toilets in the entire courtyard must be renovated first. It will be too troublesome to rework these basic projects later. No matter how many rooms you live in, you have to do it. It can never be made do. But the house on the outside can be
It's up to us. We can do it in batches. I want to repair the houses in the West Cross Courtyard and the Huating Courtyard first. As long as the other ones can't collapse, we can leave them alone until we have the money."
"This can be regarded as a model. Not only will the family have enough money, but they will also be able to calculate how much it will cost to repair other houses. If there is really not enough materials, we can go nearby and repair it from the half-collapsed house in the east courtyard.
In addition, we can also see the effect first..."
Hey, it was really an enlightenment. Everyone else understood it all at once. But there was something else they hadn't expected. What Hong Yanwu said later was even more neglected by them.
"Dad, Mom, brother, I have to remind you one more thing. Don't forget, our family still has two old shops. The people who occupied our house are gone now. But this does not mean that this house
It has to be empty."
"I have inquired with the housing management office. The reasonable rent for the two old shops is based on the national stipulated rent of 44 cents per square meter of building, plus a 150% difference in lot price according to the region. That's one yuan
First, we can definitely rent it out again. That is a paved house in Dashilan. In the past, we rented it out on the street for 1,31 square meters per month, and people were rushing to get it. We only need to register with the housing management office, and we should pay taxes.
Taxes are all up to the government."
"I think it's even cheaper. The two shops together are more than 600 square meters, and the monthly cost of tiles is about 700 to 800 yuan. Let's just not touch the bottom of the house.
The wool comes from the sheep, so if we just use the rent money to repair the house, won't it be over?"
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