Siheyuan: Starting to work in the security department

After dinner, Niu Ping'an said goodbye to Liu Xiangnan and Lao Zhao and went straight to the street office where the courtyard was located.

After completing the reconstruction procedures at the street office, we immediately went to find a familiar construction team.

Let’s meet on Sunday to see how the courtyard should be built.

By the time we returned to the courtyard, it was already dark.

"Brother Ping An, why are you so late today? I was so worried."

As soon as Niu Ping'an returned home, Qin Jingru came up to him and asked worriedly.

The three children also looked at Niu Ping'an eagerly.

Niu Ping'an glanced around and saw that the food on the table was covered by plates.

Qin Jingru and her three children are waiting for him to come home for dinner!

"Pour me a glass of water! I'm dying of thirst!"

Niu Ping'an was not in a hurry to answer Qin Jingru's questions.

I ran for the whole afternoon without even a sip of water, and my throat is almost smoking.

"Dad, let me pour it for you."

Niu Wenxin volunteered to go and pour water.

"I was planning to buy a yard, and I got the news at noon that the matter was settled.

I'll take you there on Sunday to show you how to clean it up."

After taking a breath, Niu Ping'an began to explain to Qin Jingru.

"Dad, drink some water."

Qin Jingru was about to ask a question when Niu Wenxin handed the cup of water to Niu Ping'an.

"Thank you, Xinxin!"

Niu Ping'an thanked his daughter and started drinking it.

"You're welcome!"

“How big is the yard?

How much did it cost?

Only after the cow had safely finished drinking the water did Qin Jingru have the chance to ask.

"More than three hundred square meters, twelve thousand."

Niu Ping'an said as he looked at Qin Jingru with anticipation on her face.

"That's not expensive."

“The yard is a bit old, so I plan to rebuild it.

It’s more comfortable to live in a private courtyard.”

Although the courtyard where I live now is nice, it is too messy and crowded.

There is no privacy here, it's very depressing.

"Ok!"

Qin Jingru nodded in agreement.

"Dad, are you buying another house?"

Niu Wenxin was excited when she heard that Niu Ping'an had bought another house, a small courtyard one.

"Well, let's move over there when the time comes!"

Niu Ping'an touched Niu Wenxin's head and said lovingly.

Niu Wenxin immediately danced with joy.

"Okay~"

"Dad, when are we going to move into the new house?"

Niu Zechang also looked expectant.

Children are playful and are happy as long as there are new things to play with.

"That will take some time!"

Niu Pingan explained.

"Okay, wash your hands and eat!

I have heated up the food twice.”

Qin Jingru looked at the chattering people and interrupted them unhappily.

"Yes, eat first!

Jingru, don't wait for me next time, just eat first!"

After so many years of marriage, this is the first time that Niu Ping'an has come back so late.

Although he was somewhat touched by his family's waiting for his return, Niu Ping'an didn't want his wife and children to go hungry.

"You are the head of the family. How can we eat first if you don't come back?"

Qin Jingru said as a matter of course.

“We don’t have so many rules in our family.”

Niu Ping'an felt helpless.

“This is a decision we made together, right?

Xinxin?

Zechang?

Ze Sheng?

Qin Jingru smiled and looked at the three children with a threatening look.

"Yes!"

As if they sensed the murderous intent, the three of them immediately sat up straight and responded.

"Haha, let's eat!"

Niu Ping'an was amused and laughed out loud.

He quickly laughed it off and changed the subject.

......

The time soon came to Sunday.

The family of five happily finished their breakfast and rode their bicycles to the courtyard.

The dilapidated courtyard made the three little guys a little disappointed.

The newly bought yard is not as good as the courtyard house we live in now!

"Don't be discouraged, the construction team will be here soon to discuss the reconstruction.

I'm sure you'll be satisfied next time you come."

Niu Ping'an comforted him with a smile.

Not long after, Master Sun from the construction team also arrived here.

His son came with him.

Master Sun is already quite old and is ready to hand over the business to his son.

"Boss, have you been waiting for a long time?"

"Master Sun, you are here!

I just arrived not long ago.”

"Then let's get started?"

"OK!

My idea is to tear down the entire house and rebuild it.

The structure also needs to change.

The area of ​​this yard is a little smaller.

There is no need for a back house, just build a corridor one and a half meters wide.

The courtyard gate faces the main house;

The main house and the east and west wing rooms all extend a little into the courtyard.

A yard of about 100 square meters will suffice.”

Siheyuan, also known as Sihefang, is a traditional courtyard-style building in China. Its layout is a courtyard with houses built on all four sides, enclosing the courtyard in the middle from all four sides, hence the name Siheyuan.

If viewed from above, a courtyard in the shape of a “口” is called a one-courtyard courtyard; one in the shape of a “日” is called a two-courtyard courtyard; and one in the shape of an “目” is called a three-courtyard courtyard.

The "口"-shaped courtyard covers an area of ​​approximately 400 square meters.

The entire courtyard consists of four houses, namely the main house, the east wing, the west wing and the back house.

The main house is solemn and spacious, and is the main body of the courtyard.

The east wing and the west wing are located on the east and west sides of the main house respectively, complementing the main house and adding a sense of layering and beauty to the courtyard.

The back house is located behind the main house. It is unique and adds a touch of chic and interest to the entire courtyard.

The houses on four sides form a courtyard. If there is no south room, it is called a Sanheyuan.

The courtyard that Niu Ping'an bought is a little small, so in order to live more comfortably, he had to compromise on the courtyard.

Master Sun listened carefully to Niu Ping's request and scribbled on the paper.

After a while, a flat sketch was completed.

"Boss, take a look."

Niu Ping'an took the drawing and looked at it.

There are three main rooms, and the courtyard is so narrow that it is only four rooms wide. Half an ear room is set on each side, forming a "four broken five" layout.

"Yes, Not Bad."

Niu Ping'an nodded with satisfaction.

"The room against the wall in the west wing is used as a bathroom, and the room opposite in the east wing is used as a kitchen.

Four plots of land of about four square meters are reserved for flower beds in the courtyard, and the rest are paved with tiles.

"OK!

Are there any material requirements? "

"It just needs to be durable, it doesn't need to be expensive."

.....

Master Sun is worthy of being a veteran in the construction industry, and he pays attention to every detail when doing things.

"Boss, I calculated that the labor and materials will cost about 2,700 yuan."

In order to save trouble, Niu Ping'an handed over all construction matters to Master Sun.

"Okay, how long will it take to be completed?"

Niu Ping'an is a dabbler and doesn't know whether the price is appropriate.

However, out of trust in Master Sun, Niu Ping'an did not bargain.

"About two months."

"Okay, I'll give you two thousand first, so hurry up!"

"Good owner."