Yan Jiecheng's Leisurely Life in Siheyuan

Chapter 9: Penthouse
After making up his mind to rent a house, Yan Jiecheng asked for leave from his master at noon that day, and went to the street to find Director Wang again.

When I told Director Wang about this, he picked up his notebook and started looking through it.

"Jie Cheng, I know about the side room in your front yard. Although the two rooms combined are quite large, the house is a bit low and has no windows. It's cold in the winter and hot in the summer. It's not comfortable to live in."

"I know, Director, but you also know my living conditions. I'm not young anymore, I have to find a place to live."

"Don't say I don't take care of you. A family just moved out of No. 9 Courtyard at the entrance of your alley. It's an east wing room, about 20 square meters, much better than the side room. If you think it's okay, we can rent it to you."

To be honest, after hearing what Director Wang said, Yan Jiecheng was really moved.

But after calming down, I had to reject this suggestion.

There was no way around it. As the eldest son of the Yan family, it was customary among the people that he had to be the one to establish a household and inherit the family business.

If I move out, I will be labeled as unfilial.

Reputation is still very important these days. If you are labeled as unfilial, it is not a good thing.

"Director, I still want to live in a courtyard house, otherwise my parents won't forgive me."

Seeing that Yan Jiecheng rejected his proposal, Director Wang nodded in appreciation.

"I'm very happy that you're thinking about your parents. You're a filial son. How about this? I'll rent you these two side rooms. The rent is 3.7 yuan a month."

"Director, I'm planning to renovate this house after renting it. Is that okay with you?"

"No, all rental properties must remain in their original condition. If repairs are necessary, the street must agree."

This is also Yan Jiecheng's mistake. There are some things you can do, but you can't ask. If you ask, it will definitely not work.

If they can't be renovated, then these two side rooms will be a bit uncomfortable to live in. So Yan Jiecheng asked tentatively.

"Director, I wonder if I can buy those two houses?"

At this time, the street supports buying houses, but you can only buy from the street, and private transactions are not allowed.

It’s just that now that companies provide housing and people can rent houses, many people are unwilling to buy them.

"Jie Cheng, don't underestimate these two side rooms. They cost a lot of money to buy."

When Yan Jiecheng heard about the possibility of buying and selling, he immediately became interested. He could do whatever he wanted with the property after buying it, and he wouldn't have to worry about it being taken back by the street vendors.

"Director Wang, please name a price. I've saved a little money over the past two years. If it's not enough, I can always borrow some."

"Two side rooms for three hundred dollars."

The price wasn't expensive. Yan Jiecheng had saved about 320 yuan in the past two years, enough to buy a house. But the remaining money wasn't enough for renovations.

Forget it, let me buy it first.

After Yan Jiecheng took out the money and bought the house, Director Wang also completed the formalities and handed the documents to Yan Jiecheng.

After expressing his gratitude repeatedly, Yan Jiecheng left the street.

Looking at his empty pockets, Yan Jiecheng began to think about a solution.

Logically speaking, with the existence of a portable supermarket, Yan Jiecheng should not be short of money.

This is indeed the case. There is still a lot of rice, flour, grain and oil in Yan Jiecheng’s portable supermarket, which are all hard currencies.

As long as Yan Jiecheng wanted, he could always use these things to exchange for money in the pigeon market or the black market. But this money could not be seen in public.

Never overestimate the character of your neighbors in the courtyard.

Most of the residents in the courtyard where Yan Jiecheng lives are employees of the steel rolling mill, and they are well aware of Yan Jiecheng's income.

If someone reports him, Yan Jiecheng will be in trouble.

First, think about asking the old man to help you with some money and renovate the house. However, when Yan Jiecheng returned home and told his father about borrowing money, his father shook his head like a rattle.

"Jie Cheng, your dad only earns this much every month, and with such a big family to support, how can we have any money left?"

"That's right, Jie Cheng, you know our family's situation."

If Yan Jiecheng had not watched the original drama, he might have been fooled by this old couple.

In the original drama, although Yan's father lived a frugal life, he could easily spend a few thousand dollars whether it was investing in a restaurant or a color TV.

Just when Yan Jiecheng was about to think of another way, Yan's father changed the subject and said.

"Renovating a house is a big deal, so I'm shamelessly going to help you with it. But first, let me make it clear: this money is a loan, and you need to pay interest."

Yan Jiecheng looked at his father and was too tired to complain.

Good man, is it really necessary to scheme against your own son?

"Dad, how much interest do you want first?"

Father Yan thought for a while and said.

"Well, Dad will give you 300 yuan, which should be enough for your renovation. From now on, you will pay 23 yuan every month, 15 yuan of which will be used as repayment, for three consecutive years."

After hearing what Yan's father said, Yan Jiecheng felt tired.

Since I came here through time, in addition to handing over the household expenses, I also often take out some supplies from my portable supermarket to improve my life.

I have done my best for my family and have lived up to my role as a son and an elder brother, but I didn't expect to be treated like this.

At this moment, Yan Jiecheng was too lazy to bargain with Yan's father and waved his hand.

"Forget it, Dad. You should keep the money. I'll try to think of other ways."

Without any support from Yan's father, the house renovation work had to be put on hold for the time being.

However, although these two side rooms are dilapidated, they are still suitable for living.

The next day after get off work, Yan Jiecheng took Jie Kuang and the two brothers Jiefang, cleaned the two rooms, and moved in that day.

Yan Jiecheng's move caused quite a stir in the courtyard.

After all, there were many people staring at the two side rooms, but Yan Jiecheng got there first.

"Jie Cheng, stop working for now. Go to the meeting at the Intermediate Court later."

Yan Jiecheng, who was busy, looked up at Liu Guangtian.

"Guangtian, why are you having another meeting?"

The second son of the Liu family was about the same age as Yan Jiefang. They often played together and had a good relationship. So when Yan Jiecheng asked, he immediately spoke in a low voice.

"The meeting was held when an old man came to my house to discuss with my dad. It seemed to be about your move."

"So that's how it is, Guangtian. I have a few candies here. Take them and sweeten your mouth. Thank you."

After Liu Guangtian left, Yan Jiecheng's face became gloomy.

It seems that this is directed at me. It seems that if I don't get angry in the past two years, everyone will think I'm easy to bully.

"Second brother, third brother, please don't go to the middle courtyard for a while. Take out the trash and then bring my quilt over."

"Got it, big brother."

(End of this chapter)