lcionline Chapter 482 Random Talk 2
Chapter 482 Random Talk 2
Because there were strangers present, the conversation came to a halt.
Upon seeing the bricklayer, he simply nodded as a greeting.
As he was about to pass the group, He Yong'an glanced at them briefly.
He has good hearing; although the others were some distance away, they were talking quite loudly.
He still managed to hear most of what they were saying.
He had guessed that the factory would take some measures, but he didn't expect them to be so strict.
However, on second thought, if I'm not strict, I won't be able to control those old hands.
He just hadn't expected that the elderly folks in these alleys would be so well-informed, having already figured out the general outline of the matter in such a short time.
However, he didn't pay much attention to it.
It's good that the matter has been resolved. It seems that the Armed Forces Department did put in a lot of effort.
Although it wasn't a big deal, he figured he should still report it to his superiors when he got back.
After all, we can't do good deeds anonymously, especially for the armed forces department.
They have jurisdiction over this alley.
It is unknown whether similar incidents will occur again in the future.
Although he doesn't like taking shortcuts, he's often away from home, and while his wife is capable, their two children are still young. If it can alleviate their troubles and worries, he wouldn't mind doing so.
It was somewhat of a coincidence that the location where the group of middle-aged women were chatting was not far from their home.
They are both located in the same long alley.
It's about two or three hundred meters away.
The group of middle-aged women stopped their conversation when they saw strangers approaching.
I plan to continue talking after the two people have walked away.
They weren't afraid of anything.
But after all, one of the two people who just walked by was a soldier.
They naturally felt that it wouldn't be good for soldiers to hear others say these things.
Seeing that the two had walked away, the group was just about to continue.
Who knew that one of the women had sharp eyes and quickly discovered that the gate to the courtyard where the two were standing was actually the No. 43 courtyard where they had just been chatting so enthusiastically.
She quickly tugged at the two people next to her and pointed with her finger.
He said somewhat haltingly:
"Look, those two people, aren't they standing at number 43?"
The others saw it.
Hey, it really is.
He Yong'an took out the key, opened the gate, and ignored the gossip of the old ladies, walking directly into the courtyard with the bricklayer.
He introduced the place as he walked:
"This yard was just cleared out, it's a bit dirty and messy, that's our plan. And what about the yard walls...?"
After a while, he told the craftsman about the repair plan he had discussed with Feng Qingqing.
The master craftsman's surname is Wu. Because he mainly works in this area, he knows the surrounding area like the back of his hand.
I am quite familiar with this courtyard.
Not to mention the surprised women earlier, even the bricklayer was somewhat bewildered at this moment.
He had met the soldier at the neighborhood office before, but he never expected that the house he asked him to repair was this one.
He was utterly astonished when he saw the soldier stop in front of Gate 43.
It turned out to be number 43.
Has the house been sold?
No, when was this house sold?
It actually sold!
No, the house was sold, and those families just obediently moved out?
However, he is, after all, a veteran craftsman.
Although he hadn't fully grasped the idea yet, it didn't prevent him from giving a response after the homeowner made his request.
To avoid any mistakes, he repeated the usual homeowner's requirements:
"Tear down and level everything in the yard, paint all the walls white, replace the roof tiles, rebuild the kitchen, repave the floors with cement, remove the windows and install better ones, and replace all the doors..."
As Mr. Wu spoke, he became increasingly alarmed. This was hardly a repair; it was practically a complete demolition and reconstruction.
Moreover, according to the soldier's requirements, this would be a considerable expense.
However, such a large project cannot be completed by him alone.
This job will take quite a few days to complete.
Thinking that he could make a lot of money from this project, he immediately forgot all other miscellaneous things.
After a long pause, he thought for a moment, then said somewhat hesitantly:
"Comrade, according to your requirements, the cost will be quite substantial."
He was being tactful in saying that.
If we do everything according to this comrade's requirements, this amount of money is almost enough to buy a new two-bedroom apartment in a tenement building.
However, since the house belongs to someone else, he could only offer this subtle reminder.
He wanted to avoid being surprised by the cost of the renovation if he didn't mention it beforehand.
He Yong'an nodded when he heard him say that, indicating that he understood.
He's not some rich kid who's out of touch with reality.
I have a good idea of the costs involved in these renovations.
But with such a large courtyard and so many rooms, any repairs would be expensive.
After all, the area is what it is.
Moreover, the house had been inhabited by a few families for more than a decade before, and they hadn't shown any care or concern for it. Both the yard and the house were completely ruined.
Even the interior of the house has been renovated.
Such a house is uninhabitable without repair.
My wife and children live nearby and will be living there for many years. Since we're going to renovate anyway, we might as well do all the necessary adjustments at once.
To avoid future trouble.
Besides, they weren't short of money for renovations; it was something he and his wife had already discussed beforehand.
Therefore, after hearing the master's reminder, he nodded but didn't say anything.
He knew his master meant well, but everyone's needs were different.
Seeing his reaction, Master Wu understood his thoughts and didn't delay any longer, quickly raising the issue he was concerned about:
"Comrade, now I know the key points of your renovation."
But I'm not sure if you're offering a full package or a partial package?
Fearing he might not understand, he quickly explained further:
"All-inclusive means that all building materials used in the renovation, including labor and food, are included."
"A semi-contractual contract means you buy the materials, we only provide labor, and lunch is provided."
Of the two options, the first option requires the homeowner to spend more money but saves them time and effort.
The second option is that the homeowner can save some money, but has to spend time and effort buying materials, etc.
Since Mr. Wu is an experienced craftsman, he naturally hopes that the homeowner will choose the first option, so that he can earn more money to supplement his family's income.
After hearing the master's introduction, He Yong'an chose the first option without hesitation.