The two walked and talked all the way, and soon they arrived at a courtyard.
This county is much larger than the town. Many two-story buildings can be seen everywhere, but bungalows are still the majority, and there are many thatched houses.
Wang Ye and Li Siyu knocked on a gate. The gate was two meters high, and the wall was the same height. It was impossible to see what was in the yard.
"Dang Dang Dang..."
"Who?"
An old lady's voice sounded, somewhat feeble, and she seemed to be in poor health.
"Wang Ye."
There was a sound of small steps and the door was opened.
A skinny old lady stuck her head out, squinted her eyes and saw Wang Ye, and said with a smile: "But it's here, I'm going to sleep."
Can an old lady sleep even if she goes to bed before it gets dark?
Li Siyu looked at the old lady curiously and saw that her clothes were covered with patches, but they turned white after washing, so she knew she was a clean person.
"Auntie, I came just after get off work. Let's go in and talk." Wang Ye saw that there were many people on the street at this time, so he asked to go into the yard.
The old lady slapped the door in annoyance, "Oh, I don't know anything anymore when I'm old. Come in quickly."
Li Siyu followed the two people into the courtyard and looked at the clean and tidy courtyard. The windows of the two houses were covered with glass and had been wiped clean.
Except for the old lady here, Li Siyu was really satisfied.
"Auntie, this girl is the girl of my colleague. She comes to work here and has no place to live. How much does it cost per month?" Wang Ye took the lead and got straight to the point, because it was getting late and he had to go home.
The old lady glanced at Li Siyu and looked at her for a while. Seeing that she was dressed in simple clothes and very clean, standing at attention, she nodded with satisfaction.
"Three yuan a month, sex for half a year."
Three yuan is indeed a lot. After all, the old lady in the countryside only has five yuan saved over the years. A single room in this house only costs three yuan.
But from now on, she will have a salary every month, and three yuan is really not much.
The old lady didn't wait for her answer and continued: "I will go to my eldest son's place tomorrow. I am going on a long trip, so I have to have sex for half a year at a time.
But you make your own decisions when you live here. Except for the upper room, which I will lock, you can use the other side rooms as you wish.
There is a well in the yard and a stove in the side room for cooking."
When Li Siyu heard this, he nodded in agreement. It would be great to have an independent space.
She is not short of money either. Half a year's rent is only eighteen yuan, which is just one month's salary.
"Auntie, I agree, let's sign the contract."
Wang Ye didn't expect that the negotiation would be settled so quickly, but he immediately helped draft the contract and acted as the middleman.
"Xiaoye, the person you brought here is trustworthy. From now on, you can collect the rent and just leave it to my boss."
The old lady put the contract away with a smile and looked at the yard with some reluctance.
Wang Ye naturally knew the old lady's situation, so he said: "Don't worry, aunt, my eldest brother and I grew up together. The person I am looking for will definitely not damage the house."
Li Siyu couldn't do such a thing, so he nodded.
After all, this is someone else's house, so she can't do anything like destroying it.
The old lady nodded to express her belief, explained the specific things to pay attention to, and then asked Li Siyu to pay half a year's money before the two left.
"Sister, come and stay at my place tonight. I've already given instructions to your sister-in-law."
Wang Ye enthusiastically invited Li Siyu to his home, thinking it was just for convenience.
Li Siyu refused, "Brother Wang, when I came here I saw a hotel not far away. I can just go there and stay there. It will be the same everywhere for one night."
When Wang Ye heard that she was going to stay in a hotel, he felt a little dissatisfied, "Sister, the world is in chaos now. It's too dangerous for you to be alone."
Seeing his solemn expression, Li Siyu had to believe it. Because there was no food, everyone looked bad, and robberies happened from time to time, but she really didn't want to trouble others.
"Sister, are you here to be an outsider with me?" (The outsider means polite)
Wang Ye waved his hand, "Let's go to my house."
This could not be refused, so Wang Ye took the lead and left.
Li Siyu could only follow behind, but it was only for one night. At worst, he wouldn't have dinner tonight.
Food is becoming more and more scarce now. She doesn't want to eat other people's rations casually. It's not like she doesn't have that condition.
I followed Wang Ye back to his house. There was a lot of chattering in the house, and there seemed to be several children.
"I have a lot of kids at home, so don't worry about it, haha."
Li Siyu smiled and said: "How is it possible? It's so lively when there are so many people."
The houses in this row are the same as those we have seen before, and the houses are surrounded by high walls.
As soon as the door was opened, four little carrot heads were running happily in the yard. When they saw Wang Ye coming back, they all ran this way.
"dad……"
"Dad, dad..."
Wang Ye smiled and picked up a group of little carrot heads and kissed them one by one.
Li Siyu looked at the two men and two women and couldn't help but sigh, these two couples can really have a baby!
"I'm home!"
A woman with short hair walked out of the house, saw the two people in the yard, and said, "Is this Da Jun's sister-in-law? Come in quickly."
Li Siyu saw the genuine smile on her face and seemed to really welcome her, so she followed her into the house.
"Thank you, sister-in-law."
After following a few people into the house, Wang Ye introduced Li Siyu: "This is your sister-in-law, her name is Qian Yuezhen. You're welcome. You'll feel right at home here."
Li Siyu nodded, "I won't be polite."
The carrot heads are called Dabao Erbao and Da Ya Er Ya respectively.
The naming is really casual at this time...
"Our children are called this by the elderly. This is not the name in the household registration book. Let the elderly be called whatever they like."
Wang Ye also knew that his child's name was random, so he explained it to her.
For dinner, Qian Yuezhen made polenta paste and fried cabbage and fungus.
Wang Ye said sheepishly, "There are many people in the family, so food is tight, so don't dislike it."
Li Siyu didn't think so, "I can't even eat this at home. Brother Wang, please don't say any kind words."
Nowadays, every family is like this. Some of them can't even afford to eat, so they just drink some water to keep themselves full.
Li Siyu stayed with Da Ya and Er Ya at night. Wang Ye's family had two rooms, one for the children and two beds in the east and west.
The couple sleeps in the same room, which is also the master bedroom. It is also used as a living room because the master bedroom is relatively large.
Da Ya and Er Ya are twin sisters. They are seven years old this year and are at the age of going to school.
"Auntie, do you and dad work together?"
Erya raised her head and asked Li Siyu. The two braids on her head had spread out, and her curly hair looked like a doll.
Li Siyu rubbed Erya's soft hair and said with a smile, "Yes."
The children were curious about everything and pulled Li Siyu to ask questions.
Li Siyu was also very patient and told her short stories, winning the love of the two children in one night.