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

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He made up his mind: once the house was repaired, he would let his six brothers move in.

The six rooms will be allocated by drawing lots; this is the fairest method.

Living together makes it easy for everyone to look after each other and provide timely assistance if needed.

Three days later at noon, He Yuzhu arrived at the residence in Chunshu Hutong.

Yangshi Lei was waiting for him in the courtyard. When he saw him arrive, he immediately got up and went to greet him.

"You've come at just the right time. I was just wondering when you would be coming."

Let me show you the repair progress first. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, please feel free to let me know.

After carefully inspecting each room and confirming that there were no problems, the two returned to the stone table in the front yard and sat down.

"Master Lei, your skills are truly superb, I am very satisfied."

Let's settle the wages now; we can't keep the workers waiting.

"Including labor and materials, the total cost is 65 yuan."

He Yuzhu took out 13 banknotes and handed them over: "Please count them and see if the amount is correct."

Yang Shilei took the banknotes, counted them, and nodded: "The amount is just right."

If there's nothing else, I'll take the workers back now.

Farewell.

After seeing Yang Shilei off, He Yuzhu didn't linger and headed straight for Zhang Hu's residence.

Gently push open the door, and you'll find Zhang Hu and the other six people inside.

"Hello, Brother Yuzhu!" As soon as he entered, everyone stood up to greet him.

"You've come at the right time. Quickly pack your things and come with me out for a bit."

Once everyone was ready, He Yuzhu led them to a house in Chunshu Hutong.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, the six young people looked around curiously, filled with a sense of novelty towards this unfamiliar place.

After everyone sat down in the main room, He Yuzhu said, "This courtyard belongs to my master. Before she went back to her hometown, she entrusted the courtyard to me to take care of."

I know you're all facing housing shortages right now, so I was thinking of renting out my yard to you so you can also help look after it for me."

Upon hearing this, the young people's faces instantly lit up with joy.

At the prime of their youth, who wouldn't long for their own independent space?

"Don't be so happy yet, let me finish what I have to say."

This house isn't free for you to live in; you have to pay rent on time every month.

I have another request: you can live in the house, but you must take good care of the furniture and all the belongings inside. Don't be careless and ruin anything.

The six of them quickly agreed, each patting their chests and promising that they would cherish everything in the house.

These days, the population of Beijing is increasing, and being able to live in a house with its own courtyard is as lucky as a pie falling from the sky. Who would be picky?

"This courtyard has a total of six rooms, not counting the side rooms and the rear room."

There are exactly six of you, so each of you can have a room.

To save time and ensure fairness, I've prepared six slips of paper. You'll decide which room you'll stay in by drawing lots.

He Yuzhu had the six people come forward one by one to draw lots. After everyone confirmed the room they had drawn, he distributed the corresponding room keys to them.

"Don't rush to see your room yet, I still have something to tell you."

Each person pays 30,000 yuan in rent every month. Zhang Hu, this matter is entrusted to you. Collect the rent in full when the time comes.