Courtyard Houses: Starting with the principle of hard work paying off

Chapter 93 A decisive blow!

"An invincible sewing machine!"

"How much does this one cost? It probably isn't cheap."

"It's definitely not cheap, what do you think?"

“I know it’s not cheap, but…”

"I actually know that. I specifically checked it when I went shopping last time. It was a full 1.55 million!"

"Oh my God!"

"One million five hundred and fifty thousand! Hongbing bought it back so easily?"

"Hongmei, buying a sewing machine is such a big deal, didn't your husband Hongbing discuss it with you?"

"..."

The sewing machine that was the first to be carried into the courtyard house undoubtedly caused shock and discussion among the people in the front yard.

Those who knew the market price even revealed the current price, causing another round of astonishment.

This invincible brand sewing machine is quite well-known nowadays, and can even be said to be the dream machine of countless housewives.

The sewing machine that Li Hongbing bought today, besides the name "Invincible Brand," also had two other well-known names before 1946: "Golden Lion Brand" and "Butterfly Brand."

For a while.

The way everyone looked at Li Hongmei, especially the housewives, was filled with endless envy.

With this sewing machine, whether it's mending clothes or making clothes for the family, it will be like adding wings to a tiger.

However, seeing that Li Hongmei also looked surprised and seemed unaware that Li Hongbing had bought a sewing machine today, everyone became puzzled.

Purchasing a sewing machine is no small matter.

This is such a big deal...

Thinking of what Aunt Yang had shouted when she ran in, everyone's faces showed surprise.

Isn't this something Li Hongbing did on his own?

Everyone knows that Li Hongbing is rich now and doesn't lack money.

But many people thought that all that money should be in the hands of Li Hongmei, her older sister.

Li Hongbing is only sixteen years old. Even if he has money, it won't be much.

In the past, Li Hongmei was always the one in charge of this family.

However, what they didn't know was that Li Hongmei was really just taking care of things on behalf of Li Hongbing, and didn't have as many complicated thoughts and conspiracy theories as outsiders imagined.

Not long after the marriage was arranged, Li Hongmei handed over the family's financial control to Li Hongbing.

As for the five million yuan that Lou Zhenhua gave her, Li Hongmei never even considered it.

Li Hongbing didn't voluntarily hand it over, or even mention it, but Li Hongmei already understood his "meaning." She didn't even ask and simply pretended it never happened.

After Wobo'er carried the sewing machine into the house, she quickly came out again, ready to continue moving things outside.

When they learned from Aunt Yang that Li Hongbing had bought more than just this one sewing machine, and that there were two large truckloads of other things outside, the crowd was shocked and followed him out to see what was going on.

Seeing this, Li Hongmei quickly followed.

soon.

Those who went out were utterly astonished to see the two large carts full of goods outside.

I immediately and deeply understood what it means to squander money.

What Aunt Yang just said was absolutely right.

"Hongbing, what are you doing?"

Two large cartloads of stuff, especially the sight of a new bicycle, completely unsettled Li Hongmei.

"Sister, these are all the dowry I prepared for you!"

Looking at Li Hongmei, whose heart was not at peace, Li Hongbing announced with considerable pride.

"My God! A dowry?"

"Hongbing, you're not joking, are you?"

"Who brings such a large dowry when a woman gets married?"

"This...this..." "My God!"

"..."

In the past, many wealthy families in the city provided dowries that were ten times, or even more, greater than this.

But this is in their courtyard house!

Li Hongbing has set a precedent.

Putting aside the sewing machine from earlier, and this bicycle now, just the other things combined are enough to leave one speechless.

Seeing that Li Hongmei was stunned, Li Hongbing was afraid that she would ask him to return all the items that could be returned, so he directly said to the people in the yard, "Aunt Yang, Aunt Yan, could you all please lend a hand and help move these things inside? Thank you all in advance."

Everyone present was entitled to a share.

They have plenty of available labor, so why not use it?

If we really relied on those two hired handymen, it wouldn't be possible to finish moving everything so quickly.

Upon seeing this, everyone responded in unison, and they all became excited.

Although the things Li Hongbing bought were all for Li Hongmei's dowry and had nothing to do with them, they were all witnesses and, now, participants.

Li Hongbing asking them for help was not because he looked down on them, but rather because he respected them.

Not long after.

Once she came to her senses, Li Hongmei clearly wanted to say something to Li Hongbing, but Li Hongbing was busy directing and coordinating and had no time to pay attention to her.

Luckily, their family has three rooms, otherwise there wouldn't be enough room to store all these things.

Even so.

Their three rooms are almost completely filled.

The whole process attracted people from the middle and back courtyards, and without Li Hongbing even having to say anything, many people volunteered to help.

After the move was completed, Li Hongbing paid the two men the agreed-upon wages, and everyone tactfully left, tacitly going into the courtyard.

With so many new things, almost everyone in the courtyard came to join in the fun, and there was hardly any room to move around inside.

In addition to preparing the dowry for Li Hongmei, Li Hongbing also bought wedding candy today, so he took out a bag and handed it out to everyone.

Firstly, to share in the joy, and secondly, to thank everyone for their help.

"Here you go, Aunt Yang, have some candy!"

"Oh, thank you!"

"Aunt Yan, thank you for your help earlier."

"Hey! It's just a small favor, Hongbing, you're too kind."

"You're welcome, you should."

"rainwater!"

"Thank you, Brother Hongbing!"

"..."

After handing out candy, the crowd didn't all leave; they continued their enthusiastic discussion.

What happened today is truly an unprecedented event in the history of the courtyard.

The astonishing dowry that Li Hongbing prepared for Li Hongmei has generated a lot of discussion among them.

However, at this moment, Li Hongbing and Li Hongmei returned to the house. The siblings obviously had something to say, and they closed their door behind them.

"Sister, I know what you want to say."

Before Li Hongmei could speak, Li Hongbing preemptively said, "Some of the dowry I prepared for you is from my own money, and the rest is what Dad left for us. I also took some of it."

Dad is no longer here. He must be very regretful that he couldn't see you get married. All I can do is use the money he left behind to prepare a dowry for you. Just think of it as... this dowry being prepared by Dad himself.

If my parents were still alive, they would definitely want me to do this too…

Knowing that Li Hongmei would definitely not accept it, Li Hongbing could only bring up the deceased Li Fushun.

As Li Hongbing uttered these words, Li Hongmei, who had been full of things to say, was unable to utter a single word.

When Li Hongbing looked over again, Li Hongmei was already in tears.

(End of this chapter)