These words are really not for nothing! There is no such thing as a lie!
The peach blossoms in the outer courtyard and the "Xifu Begonia" in the inner courtyard have already passed their flowering period. They have indeed lost their colorful beauty in spring.
Moreover, in order to repair the verandah, more than half of the "wisteria" that originally covered the top of the verandah was cut down. The old vines that had grown for decades not only lost their former freshness and elegance, but instead looked rather ferocious.
But these regrets have been completely made up for by the brand-new houses and fun life scenes.
It was the last hour before the sun set in the west. Although the sky was still bright, the sunlight had begun to soften and become charming. The entire courtyard, which smelled of rich vegetation, was dyed orange together.
It's like being plated with gold.
This kind of scene can be easily painted, which is both refreshing and melancholy.
But it doesn't matter, because no matter how beautiful the scenery is, it is just a foil, and the people in the yard are the real focus.
When Hong Yanzheng and his wife walked into the large courtyard with their half-year-old child and Hong Yanwencai, the first thing they saw was Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin sitting happily together at the stone table under the west wall drinking tea.
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Behind the old couple is a lilac tree with purple flowers. In addition to tea sets, there is also a pot of fresh red cherries and a pot of white mulberries on the table. All the containers are old things in pastel colors, and they are so charming at first glance.
Comfortable and comfortable.
The children of the Hong family are all well-behaved. The first priority is naturally to step forward, salute, and call them dad and mom.
But just as they were about to walk over, they heard a door knock on the eastern side of the building, and two girls pushed open the door and came out one after another. This attracted their attention.
The one walking in front was Hong Yanru, and the one following behind was "Tang Xin'er". They all smiled and waved when they saw them.
The most surprising thing is that they all hold a white enamel basin with a wet towel in their hands, and even their hair is wet. It looks like lotus out of water, and they have just taken a bath.
I can actually take a shower at home? Did the third child really buy a boiler?
Hong Yanzheng was most surprised by this.
But before he could figure out his question, someone screamed again from the second floor attic in the inner courtyard.
"Uncle Quanzi! Go a little further to the left! Yes, left!"
Everyone looked to the west together and saw Hong Jun under the tall and dignified attic in the inner courtyard, looking up, clapping his hands, jumping and praising.
On the second floor attic, Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan were hanging lanterns under the eaves of the attic and connecting light bulbs one by one.
The wires must have been laid out a long time ago, and there are obviously separate power switches upstairs, so the beige winter melon lanterns hung on three sides of the four corners of the wooden attic are all lit. Now only the last one is left, and the two of them
Still busy.
This situation and scene are matched with the content of the "Picture of a Hundred Sons Playing" on the wall. The picture matches the scene and the scene contrasts with the picture. The family is harmonious and happy.
It really makes people feel warm, peaceful and inexplicably excited. Who can not love such a picture?
In this situation, Hong Yanzheng, Xu Manli, and Hong Yanwen were all without exception, and the eyes on their faces could not find a proper home. For the first time in history, they forgot their etiquette.
In the end, Hong Yi was the first to make a fuss and opened his little hands to his grandparents, and Hong Yanru came over with "Tang Xin'er" to say hello to them. Only then did they realize their omission as if they were waking up from a dream. They hurriedly said to "Tang Xin'er"
"After saying a few polite words, I came to see my parents one by one. They all blushed a little.
The parents didn't mind, especially Wang Yunlin. She was not only very happy but also very understanding today. She smiled and said to the children, "It's normal for your eyes to be short. We who have just arrived also don't know where to put our eyes."
There is no rush to eat today, everything is ready-made. It’s just that Xiao Wu and Quanzi still have to worry about it for a while. Later, they will also hang lanterns under the house. If you are curious, go and have a look inside the house first. I have seen it.
You will know if I am exaggerating. By the way, you can really take a bath here. The third child bought a new basin and new towels for everyone. Anyone who wants to can take a nice hot bath right away. This is really a good idea.
It’s festival time…”
If the mother is convinced, how can Hong Yanzheng and the others endure it? As soon as Hong Yi was handed over to the children's grandparents, they immediately became very happy and went around the house.
And when I saw it, I was even more surprised and truly eye-opened.
Let’s talk about the main room with one large, four small and five rooms first.
In the middle is the central hall, with bedrooms and study rooms on both sides. The layout is quite satisfactory, and there is nothing much to say about it.
However, as soon as Hong Yanzheng and others entered the room, they noticed that there were extremely elegant eight-screen carved floor-to-ceiling partitions on both sides of the central hall, creating an extremely gorgeous style for this hall.
When they took a closer look, it was even more amazing. The three of them actually discovered that this carved partition was not only made of high-quality wood and first-class carving, but the most amazing thing was that it was not dead, but alive and could move.
Once the carved partitions on both sides are completely opened, the central hall and the rooms on both sides can become a complete large room, enough to hold seven or eight tables of banquets.
In fact, these partitions are the good things that Hong Yanwu bought at the "Trust Store" in the first few days. They are also the partition structures commonly called "Bisha Cabinet" in the south.
Because these partition lattice strips are divided into two layers, the inner and outer layers. In the old days, the yarn was sandwiched. The yarn was either milky white, light blue, or turquoise. The color was bright and elegant. Artists could also be asked to write poems and paintings on them, chanting plum blossoms and praising bamboos.
, the calligraphy is fragrant and elegant. That’s why it got this common name.
It must be said that this design can be called a miracle in the field of ancient building decoration, which greatly enhances the ductility and practicality of the space. Even today, there are few such spiritual designs.
Hong Yanwen first praised the cleverness. Xu Manli also echoed.
But I don't know if Hong Yanzheng has become accustomed to being picky about everything Hong Yanwu does. Maybe he also wants to show off the airs of a half-expert, but he says.
"Are you still praising me? I think you took off your pants and farted! These partitions are good, and only a craftsman like my master can do this kind of workmanship. But why does our family need such a big place? Are we going to have a big banquet for guests in the future?
Isn’t it possible to hold a cocktail party like in the movie? Installing such a thing will not soundproof it. This is a bit of a show-off, probably just to show off the exquisiteness of the partition..."
Hong Yanwen and Xu Manli both nodded and smiled after hearing this, and they couldn't help but feel that Hong Yanzheng's words made sense.
Never would they have thought that, contrary to what Hong Yanzheng criticized, this would be the place where the Hong family holds gatherings most praised by outsiders.
Many outsiders who have participated in Hong family banquets and receptions in the Hong family's "Flower Hall Courtyard" often regard such experiences as a kind of capital that can be boasted in life.
In addition to the layout, Hong Yanzheng and the three of them found more obvious flaws in the interior decoration.
Despite the blue brick floor, green brick walls, and the decorative method of using lattice strips to distinguish the white walls from the wall surrounds, the entire interior becomes simple and clean, yet harmonious and harmonious.
Even though the doors and windows are inlaid with double-glazed glass and the radiators on the walls can ensure that the interior is still as warm as spring in winter. These are all ingenious designs of Duju.
But they really don't understand why there are so many power sockets installed under the wall.
There are more electrical appliances at home than other homes, but they are just a TV, a washing machine, a refrigerator and an electric fan.
Hong Yanzheng complained, "Why is the third child doing all this? Do we still have to put standing lamps everywhere in our house from now on? Look at the so many chandeliers installed on the roof. Or he just wants to replace the TV and electric fan."
House decoration? I don’t even know what to say to him. This is obviously because he is full and full, and it is purely a follow-up to the dog’s tail!”
Xu Manli persuaded with a smile. "This is quite noisy, and it also consumes electricity. But I can see that the third child is really attentive. Don't talk about him later. People work hard and can't do it. What's more, my parents will understand after listening."
Unhappy..."
Hong Yanwen also said, "Brother, the third brother has hard work even if he has no credit. After all, he is really good in general, far beyond my imagination. Besides, he is still young. To be able to do things like this requires talent.
We have to understand if there is any slight inconvenience..."
Hong Yanzheng made a statement at this time. "You are really protective. Don't worry, I won't ruin everyone's happiness. I am a fair person. Although I have shortcomings, I do have a lot of advantages. Let's tell the truth. Anyway, I
I definitely can’t make him look like this..."
"Hey, is your last sentence derogatory or complimentary? Why can't I hear it?"
Following Xu Manli's words, Hong Yanzheng and Hong Yanwen both became happy.
If the main house was still being contested by Hong Yan, Xu Manli and Hong Yanwen singled out some "unsatisfactory" aspects. But when it came time to look at the side building, the three of them really couldn't tell the difference.
Because the original three rooms really gave Hong Yanwu a lot of fun.
This boy first built two more slightly shorter and slightly smaller rooms at the north and south ends of the partial building. In this way, it became five rooms.
From a functional point of view, this is the specific arrangement.
The small room in the north is used as a storage room, where sundries are stored and used as a warehouse.
Following the original first room, the kitchen was transformed, and the second room was transformed into a dining room. In addition, a door was specially opened on the wall between the two rooms for easy access.
The third room is a bathing and convenience area.
Hong Yanwu had someone build a new T-shaped wall inside, dividing the 18-square-meter house into three parts like the structure of a public toilet.
Large glass and two ceramic wash basins are installed on the outermost horizontal wall. Three shower heads are installed in the inner room on the left, so three people can shower together. The inner room on the right is used as a toilet.
Considering people's current living habits, we specially built a squat toilet and a sitting toilet, both with vertical water tanks.
As for the last small room in the south, it is of course the boiler room. Hong Yanwu actually got one, and it is also responsible for the wiring and switches. Not only this courtyard, when the West Cross Courtyard and East Cross Courtyard are repaired, it will be fully functional
For use above.
In short, this row of rooms is extremely considerate and convenient in terms of functionality. It not only takes into account privacy and hygiene, but also has great practicality.
In terms of aesthetics, the large-scale application of ceramics in kitchens and bathrooms is something that most people can't imagine these days. Not only does it have good water resistance, it is easy to clean, and it also looks bright.
Although it is a bit monotonous due to the small number of varieties, Hong Yanwu's insight far ahead of the times played a key role.
This boy asked Mr. Shan's craftsmen to carve out many tiles to make the waistline. He also asked someone to paint and varnish some tiles.
Even the ditches of the sewers are carved with money-eye patterns. This not only breaks the monotony of the whole body, but also improves the style of these rooms.
How could Hong Yanzheng and Hong Yanwen, who were used to dirty and smelly official latrines, and Xu Manli, who was used to a dark and simple kitchen, not be surprised? How could they not be amazed? How could they not be admired?
At this point, after looking around, no one can help but praise it sincerely.
"Look at our third child, this brain is probably born to install kitchens and toilets. Oh! It's a pity that he didn't do this! It was a waste of this material..."
At the same time, Hong Yanwu in the attic suddenly had an itchy nose and sneezed for no reason. His hands trembled and he almost missed touching the newly cut wire.
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