Return To 1977 Chapter 440: Discuss

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On this day, until the sun sets. Only then did the Hong family leave the old house with three steps.

Don't look at it, except that Hong Yanzheng took away his childhood playthings, but they didn't take anything else. But in each of their minds, without exception, the scenes of the Hong family's ancestors living here in the past flashed through their minds.

Although Hong Yanzheng, Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan knew many people in the Hong family, they only heard about them through the descriptions of Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin.

But the majestic and kind grandfather of the Hong family, the uninhibited uncle of the Hong family, and the young and promising third master of the Hong family, their voices and smiles are all as if they can be seen with their own eyes.

There are also bright lanterns, Western-style small buildings, and the joyful ice rink. The scenes of past prosperity seem to be vividly visible.

Although these people and things have passed away, times have changed, which makes people feel a lot of sadness.

But every Hong family member, as long as they have been here once and listened to what is being said today, they will definitely feel that something in their blood resonates with this place.

This kind of thing will make them always worried about this family and concerned about this house.

Even though the house is so old and has changed its appearance, they still love it here.

In their hearts, this old house is like a beauty in her twilight years. Although she is dying, her grace is still there in every move she makes.

Perhaps the pearls on this beauty’s head may have become outdated and no longer magnificent, but the pearls are still pearls, and their essence will never change.

Of course, after returning this time, Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin did not forget to continue asking Hong Yanwu how he got the house back.

Although Hong Yanwu concealed his specific expenses, he only briefly described what happened.

But Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin are both knowledgeable people, and they could hear the key points immediately. They couldn't help but be secretly surprised. No one thought that their son, who was under twenty years old, could have such a scheming and planning.

The so-called plan to act later, to prescribe the right medicine, and to be targeted is nothing more than this. Ask yourself, even if they did it themselves, I'm afraid they wouldn't be able to do it so neatly.

So in response to Hong Yanwu's actions, Hong Lucheng gave a three-word evaluation behind his back. "There are rules!"

Wang Yunlin sincerely lamented, "My son is now older, and I really have someone to rely on!"

Because of this, when they discussed the repairs of the Hong family's old house and whether to move, even the second son Hong Yanwen was not informed, but the old couple specially called Hong Yanwu and asked him to argue with Hong Yan. Let's discuss an idea together.

Hong Yanzheng thought this was very simple at first.

He thinks the most troublesome thing is the Dongkuaoyuan where his uncle lived. It would be enough to rebuild the house in Hong Fucheng's original yard and repair the other dilapidated houses.

The plan he made was similar to the steps for building a small house. He first found building materials, bought bricks, sand, and wood. Then find people who know how to build houses to help.

The key is to hire a mason. He is a carpenter himself, so he doesn't need to ask others for carpentry work.

When the time comes, he will invite his colleagues in the factory to help. He only needs to take care of a few meals, which can save a lot of money for the family. This makes everyone gather firewood and the flames will rise.

There was nothing he could do about the small foreign-style building. He had never even seen the facilities inside, and the materials were hard to find, so he might not be able to clean them up at the moment.

Anyway, if he calculates it according to his method, it is estimated that two to three thousand yuan from his family will be enough, and the work can be completed in two months. In the end, you can just paint the ceiling and paint the walls, it's not that difficult.

Hong Yanzheng feels that he is very beautiful. According to his plan, it saves money and trouble. He can remove the things here before summer and return the house to the housing management office.

Then the Hong family will no longer have to spend money on housing, and everyone will have a small courtyard to live in.

Unexpectedly, when he mentioned this idea, not only did Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin look at each other with hesitation, but Hong Yanwu also strongly opposed it. To say that the Hong family's house must not be repaired like this is tantamount to making do.

Hong Yanwu’s opinion is that first of all, from the appearance of the house, it should be “renovated as before.”

Partitions, window lattice, door carvings, wall carvings, eaves decorations, and wall tiles all need to be done by truly knowledgeable people in order to restore the past style as much as possible.

This cannot be accomplished by just finding a few owners who can build row houses. It would take someone who really understands the construction of ancient buildings to consider such a good house a waste.

As for the interior of the house, it needs to be decorated more carefully and considerately than in the old days, how to keep it warm and how to make it comfortable.

His personal requirements are that at least the floor should be paved with tiles, and there should be a clean toilet and kitchen. You also have to buy your own boiler, turn on the local heating, and be able to take hot showers. It can be regarded as basically meeting the life needs of modern society.

At the same time, he did not recommend that, as Hong Yanzheng said, the whole family should completely move out of Fulu after the house was decorated.

This is because the things here don't match at all.

There are a lot of antique things in the old house. From now on, we will put them all in the room, and then we will get a plywood round table, a firewood stool, an enamel basin, a plastic thermos, and a broken aluminum basin. Son or something, it looks really out of shape.

The second is that he feels that this house should not be returned to the housing management office at all.

I really want to quit. What if a family member moves there and finds it inconvenient to live there? If you want to come back, there is no way out.

That won’t work! It's better to keep the house in your own hands, and you can live wherever you want when the time comes. convenient!

Needless to say, Hong Yanwu's words are reasonable and thoughtful.

First of all, who wouldn’t want to make their house more refined and comfortable?

What's more, considering the background and quality of Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin, they must also hope to design details according to the owner's taste in their houses.

In addition, I have lived in the east courtyard of Guanyin Yuan for so long, and I have already developed feelings for the people and things here. Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin were really reluctant to leave these good neighbors.

I really moved to my old house and lived in a huge house but no one talked to me. How could you not want to be here?

It would be nice to be able to come back at any time.

So it must be Hong Yanwu's idea that suits Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin. While listening to Hong Yanwu's words, they nodded frequently in approval.

However, despite his parents’ obvious attitudes and tendencies, Hong Yanzheng is still a little unconvinced. Because who can’t just think about it? But some difficulties are real.

He just said it.

"Third brother, don't touch your upper lip to your lower lip, just say something nice. Why do I think it's so unreliable? According to your thinking, the amount of this project is huge. It may not be possible in a year. Finished work."

"Besides, how much does it cost in total? We are not the state paying for repairs. It is the people's own homes. No one will subsidize us if we spend all the money. We will still have to live in the future. ”

"I'm not talking about you. You really don't know what your last name is. Oh, just because your family has some wealth, you are now in a state of despair? You also have a boiler! Do you know how much a boiler costs? Then Is it something we can buy at home? I don’t understand how much trouble it would take for you to go to the bathhouse yourself.”

"Also, the house in Furuli will not be returned from now on, and you have to pay rent every month. One square meter is 12.2 cents, and our five rooms are 10.98 cents a month. There are also water and electricity bills. The water bill is only 12 cents per ton, and the electricity bill is 7 cents per ton. Our refrigerator is very expensive, so if you add it all together, it will be nearly 60 to 7 cents a month. This is like throwing away a small 20 yuan a month. Is it necessary? Isn’t this a waste?”

Having said this, Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin couldn't help but hesitate. Of course they also understand that according to Hong Yanwu, the time and money required will definitely be expensive. The boss's concerns still have some validity.

But Hong Yanwu had confidence in his heart, and he absolutely insisted that he was right. You won't change your original intention casually with just a few words from the boss.

"Brother, it's not like I don't accept your opinions humbly, and I insist on standing up to you. I'm just going to explain something to you based on the matter. You let me finish my words first, and we brothers will take our time. Talk."

"Indeed, it does cost a lot to repair a house. That's because a house is not just a few household items, but a few pots and bowls. You can use it no matter how you deal with it. I really don't want to If you want to change it, change it. If you repair it once, you will live in it for several decades. It is really painful for you. Besides, our house is built like this thanks to the hard work of generations of the Hong family. In my opinion, if you want to repair a house, you must spend all your money, and you must not be stingy. If you just think about how to save money, not to mention ruining such a good house in the future, it will be the biggest problem. ”

"If nothing else, you have to consider safety, right? Our old house is indeed old. Not only do the beams need to be strengthened, but they also need to be replaced. The water pipes and electric wires have also been used for many years and have long since expired. Nowadays, such a big house There is no one in the house. If the electricity goes out, the sparks will set the house on fire. Then we will be in tears."

"The same goes for time. Only slow work can produce fine work, and we can't fiddle around with housing. It's best to plan well in advance and take everything into consideration. And because the times and social environment have changed, However, the original design of many houses is inconvenient. We should try our best to correct the inappropriate places. Otherwise, we will still suffer in a very good house. ”

"If nothing else, don't you think that the yard is very big? There is a yard within a yard. It takes a long time to go out to the street. There is also a threshold. I have to go home from work every day and just move A bicycle is enough for you. Not to mention storing vegetables and coal in winter. This is not an era of servants, so we have to do it ourselves, regardless of time or money. Not only do we need to build houses, but we also need to improve water and electricity lines, build roads, and expand doors.”

"If we compare this matter, it is actually like buying leather shoes. If I buy a pair of real leather shoes for fifty yuan, and you buy three pairs of artificial leather for fifty yuan. On the surface, you are taking advantage. I bought three pairs at the same price and can wear them in rotation. But I guarantee that within two or three years, your three pairs of shoes will be ruined together. They are not durable and breathable, and your feet will suffer. The plastic will melt away. But it's different for genuine leather shoes. You get what you pay for, so you have to pay attention to the appearance and the lining. You need to nail the soles and mend the linings at any time. It’s the same year. I don’t need to tell you how to spend money appropriately.”

"Finally, let's talk about the housing in Furuli. Boss, don't just pay a few dollars for housing every month. Do you know how short of housing there is in the capital? It's getting more and more expensive even if you don't mention it. There are a lot of educated youth coming back, and there will definitely be a shortage of them in the future. Let’s talk about how you were allocated a house with the welfare of your work unit. You started to queue for a small bungalow when you came to work. Look at those things. It's official. Who thinks you have a lot of money? Why are you trying so hard to get it? Even though the rent set by the government is not very high, you really want to sublet it. I can rent one of these rooms for only fifteen yuan. Then you have to thank us for doing something good. Now that the old house is back, isn’t it stupid?” /

Not to mention, Hong Yanwu's analysis is profound and simple. Not only is it reasonable, but there are many things that no one has thought of. It's thought-provoking.

At this point, even Hong Yanzheng was actually half convinced, but he was still worried about money.

"Lao San, I admit it. The truth is this, but don't forget, it's easier said than done. If you don't have enough money, it's all in vain. Let me ask you, how sure are you? Is your family’s financial resources enough to get things done? If you fail to repair it half-heartedly, then what will you do?”

That's right. The Hong family's total wealth is estimated to be around 20,000 yuan. Life is enough, but it is another matter to carry out large-scale construction projects. No one can be sure that the family’s money will be enough.

Of course Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin were also concerned about this issue, and both looked at Hong Yanwu.

Unexpectedly, Hong Yanwu was not embarrassed at all and smiled confidently.

"Boss, don't worry, I haven't finished speaking yet. In fact, you don't have to worry about money. Because we don't have to repair all the houses at once."

"What I actually mean is that the waterways, electrical circuits, and toilets in the entire courtyard must be renovated first. It will be too troublesome to rework these basic projects later. No matter how many rooms you live in, you have to do it. You can't make do with it. But on the surface It’s up to us to build the houses. We can do it in batches. I want to start with the houses in Xikuayuan and Huatingyuan. As long as they can’t collapse, I’ll leave it alone until we have the money.”

"This can be regarded as a model. Not only will the family have enough money, but they will also be able to calculate how much it will cost to repair other houses. If there is really not enough materials, they can be nearby and demolish the half-collapsed house in the east courtyard. Make up for it. In addition, we can also see the effect first..."

Hey, this is really enlightening. Everyone else suddenly understood. But there was something else they hadn't expected. What they said later about Hong Yanwu was even more neglected by them.

"Dad, Mom, eldest brother. I have to remind you one more thing. Don't forget, we still have two old shops. The people who occupied our house are gone now. But this doesn't mean This room must be empty."

"I have inquired with the housing management office. The reasonable rental price of the two old shops is based on the 44 cents per building square meter stipulated by the state, plus a 15% difference in lot price according to the region. That's one yuan per month. We can rent it out again. It's a paved house in Dashilan. In the past, people were renting it out on the street for one yuan and three-one square meters per month. We just need to register with the housing management office. Pay taxes and listen to the government.”

"I think it's even cheaper. The two shops together are more than 600 square meters, and the monthly cost of tiles is about 700 to 800 yuan. Why don't we touch the family's bottom line? Come on, the wool comes from the sheep, so why don’t we just use the rent money to repair the house?”