Courtyard House: Passing through the Silly Pillar, Activating the Blessed Cave Heaven

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"I'm sorry to trouble you again," He Yuzhu said as he walked inside.

"Let's go inside and talk slowly." Yang Shilei led He Yuzhu into the main room.

After the two sat down, He Yuzhu looked around and said, "Master Lei, did you design this house yourself? It's definitely different from ordinary houses; it's very unique."

Yang Shilei's face revealed an undisguised smugness: "You flatter me."

"What kind of work do you need me to do this time?"

"It's my master's house."

Before she returned to her hometown in Shandong, she asked me to find someone to repair her house, and you were the first person I thought of.

"No problem, no problem."

"Shall we go look at houses now?"

The two arrived at Shang Zhirong's house in Chunshu Hutong.

He Yuzhu pushed open the door and said, "Mainly check if there are any leaks in the roof, help repair any peeling paint on the walls, and also check the doors and windows."

The things inside haven't been tidied up yet, so I'll have to trouble you to move them around yourself while the construction is underway.

I'll give you an extra day's pay, is that alright?

"No problem, you're always so straightforward. We'll handle the furniture with care when we move it, and make sure nothing gets damaged."

"Let me show you around the house first, so you can get a general idea of ​​what it's like."

He Yuzhu led Yangshi Lei to inspect each room.

After they finished walking around, the two of them sat down on a stone bench in the front yard.

"Master Lei, could you estimate how long it will take to repair these houses?"

"We still need to go up and take a closer look at the roof, but judging from the condition of the ceiling inside the house, it should be completed in three days at most."

"This house is usually well-maintained and doesn't need much repair," said Yang Shilei, counting on his fingers.

"Okay, then I'll trouble you to take care of it."

Safety must be taken seriously when repairing the roof.

How would you like your wages calculated?

"We're regular customers, so it's not too late to settle the bill after the work is done. I trust you," Yangshi Lei replied readily.

"Thank you for your trust, so we will do as you say."

"But please take this 50,000 yuan first. During the renovation, no one will be home, and I won't be able to come and arrange meals for the workers. Consider this money as a subsidy for their meals." He Yuzhu took out 50,000 yuan in banknotes and handed it over.

"You are always so thoughtful in handling matters."

"Don't worry, leave this job to me. I guarantee I'll do a great job." Yang Shilei said with a smile as he took the money.

"Here are the house keys, please keep them safe."

"You can just come and start work tomorrow. I have other plans for tomorrow, so let's stop here for today." He Yuzhu handed over the keys and stood up.

"Okay, I'll get the staff together when I get back, and we'll be here on time to start work tomorrow morning."

After seeing Yangshi Lei off, He Yuzhu carefully checked the locks on the doors of each room, locked the courtyard gate, and returned to his master Wu Baotian's house.

Seeing Zhang Xiaoqiao holding Wu Jiarui and playing in the yard, he played with the child for a while before returning to his room.

Lying on the kang (a heated brick bed), He Yuzhu pondered the future handling of his master Shang Zhirong's house.

It's not a good idea to leave such a large courtyard empty forever, especially after the Five-Year Plan is launched and many new factories will be built in Beijing. At that time, the housing for workers will definitely be in great short supply.

Instead of waiting for the higher-ups to requisition it, it's better to find some people you know well and rent it out yourself.