Siheyuan: My Emotional Supermarket

Chapter 10 Buying Furniture
the next day.

Yi Chuanzong and his uncle went out early in the morning. They didn't want to go far, so they first went to the trust store on the commercial street of Di'anmen.

But after they walked around, they found that there were very few furniture items here. After asking, they found out that the largest trust store was in Wangfujing.

Therefore, the father and father took the No. 8 bus, passed Luogu Tower, Huangcheng Building, Liangguo Factory, Beach, Qihe Tower, Xila Hutong from the Back Gate Bridge, and finally got off at the Headquarters Hutong and came to Wangfujing. Side Trust Store.

This time, Yi Liangchen could be said to have experienced all the flavors of life.

It was a hot summer day. Not only was there no air conditioning on the car, but the engine was also like a stove. There were also a lot of people on the car. People who were not from far away stations didn’t know how to take the bus. The road was packed with people. Yi Liangchen felt that he had figured it out. Half a pound of sweat.

People at this time don't just take showers in the morning. The smell of sweat and body odor fermented in the car for a long time, and the smell is really overwhelming.

Getting out of the car with difficulty, Yi Liangchen stood on the side of the road under the sun panting, this trip almost sent him away!

"Are you OK?"

The uncle is obviously a person who has been baptized, so it doesn't matter much if he doesn't say that the breeze is blowing on his face after this trip.

Yi Liangchen bent over, supported his knees with both hands, raised an arm and waved to the uncle, "I'm fine, but you have to take it slow."

It took about five minutes for Yi Liangchen to recover. At this time, he felt that the sun in the sky was very good.

The two walked along Wangfujing, and soon found the trust store here.

The store clerks here are better than the clerks at the supply and marketing cooperative, but they are not too enthusiastic.

After shopping around, my father and I found a lot of old furniture, but if we really want to name one and two, we can at most know that it is red sandalwood, rosewood, mahogany, nanmu, and ebony. , let alone the style and year of the seat.

In fact, the two of them can't even tell how old they are.

"Which one do you like?"

The old man finally raised the issue.

Yi Liangchen thought about it, and now there should be no old saying, more emphasis on use, but if it is really up to people who understand to choose, then the value of old objects is higher.These old objects are much better in terms of materials and appearance, and they also have certain cultural value.

To be honest, he doesn't have much culture, but he also wants to cultivate his sentiments. In layman's terms, he just pretends to be cool.

And the pricing of these old objects must not be marked casually, it must have been roughly estimated by professionals.

In other words, if it’s expensive, it’s better if you specify it!

Communicate the thoughts in your heart with the uncle, and the uncle has no intention of objecting, "I just pay for it, and you can take whatever you like!"

Yi Liangchen's eyes lit up after hearing this. He felt that the uncle's hair was particularly handsome at this moment!Is this the charm of middle age?
Uncle is worthy of being an uncle!
"Shopkeeper, which is the most expensive rosewood bed here?"

In the center of the room, the shopkeeper sat in front of a huanghuali tea table and tasted it carefully. He kept listening to what the two men were saying. When he heard the question, he lazily raised his hand and pointed in the direction of the corner. .

Yi Liangchen looked at the place pointed by the other party, it was a four-sided bed, strictly speaking, it looked like a square shelf.

This kind of bed is called a bed. In fact, it was called a couch in the past. It looks like a small house. The four legs of the bed are nearly two meters high. The position in the center of the front can be entered, and it looks like a crib with a top that can be opened.

As for the appearance, it just looks like that. I can’t say it looks good, at least I’m not used to it.

What disgusted Yi Liangchen the most was the height of the bed. The height of the bed seemed to be only about 20 centimeters high, and it was less than his knees when standing next to it. It was very practical.

"Does that store have a bed similar to the one we have now?"

The shop owner seemed to have expected it, and he pointed in a certain direction.

The style of this bed is quite satisfactory, but it has one more side than the ordinary bed, and there is a wooden plank on the side against the wall, which is considered an advantage in Yi Liangchen's eyes.

The whole bed is made of rosewood, and the color is purple and black with a glossy luster. The bed is thick and strong, and the whole body is painted with lacquer and painted patterns. The workmanship is exquisite and the decoration is gorgeous.

"How much does this cost?"

"120 yuan!"

"120 yuan?"

"That's right, it's 120 yuan!"

Yi Liangchen's eyes widened. He said that he would scavenge some furniture, antiques, etc. and save them at this time, and then distribute them in later generations. But one thing needs to be understood, these things are not cheap even now!
120 yuan can buy a bicycle!How many people have bicycles now?There are only a few people with bicycles in the city.

"Okay, that's all. This rosewood is durable and has been handed down for a long time. Our goal today is to gather 72 legs. The most important thing is to buy a good bed."

The old man frowned, but still agreed.

Yi Liangchen saw that the old man had already spoken, so naturally he would not shirk anymore. He was a rich man, and if he didn't take advantage of his old age now, when would he take advantage of it?

I waited for the money to depreciate, but now I have spent more than 20 years to be comfortable. I heard that this rosewood has a long and light fragrance, which can wake up the mind and improve eyesight, and strengthens the liver and spleen. I don’t know if it is true. I can finally give it a try this time. .

"That's it!"

"You guys are lucky. This bed is made of lobular red sandalwood and is very well preserved. Among this batch of beds, the price is the highest. There was a leader who wanted to buy it back home. In the end, if he didn't think it would be inappropriate, It's already been bought."

The shopkeeper's words made Yi Liangchen feel more comfortable. He was afraid that he would feel unhappy when he bought something. Even if the actual price is higher, it doesn't matter as long as he doesn't know.

Then the two of them started shopping again. With the first one, the rest were easy to buy. Just choose the ones with similar colors. As for the price of the later generations, and what era they were from, it no longer mattered. The main thing was An eye rim is enough to look comfortable.

Finally, the two selected two Eight Immortals tables, four long benches, a desk, two Taishi chairs, a wardrobe, a cabinet, a dressing table, a washstand, a desk, a square chair, and a three-door cupboard. , chest of drawers.

The final settlement cost a full 278 yuan, and Yi Liangchen was too embarrassed to look at Yi Zhonghai.

It costs too much, a cheaper radio is only 50 yuan, a second-hand bicycle is only 100 yuan, the price of a sewing machine may be more than 100 yuan, and there are dozens of watches. There are few flowers.

Yi Liangchen's heart was a little bit urgent, this can't work, this man can't do without money, but he really can't make money now, he doesn't even have the first month's salary, so he can't stand the investigation.

If it's really a place where a lot of money is spent, it must be specified that it is not a small item, and the uncle will definitely find it.

"Don't be too expensive. These are good things. In the past, only the rich and powerful could afford them. They would last a lifetime. They were bought for your wedding. The money should be spent."

Well, I don't feel sorry for my uncle.

Then Yi Liangchen felt even happier. He likes these things now. This thing looks low-key in color and restrained in charm. In his opinion, it is low-key luxury, and what he wants is this comfort!
Even after buying so many things, Yi Liangchen didn't even bother to look at any watches anymore, he was wearing that flashy thing now.

This kind of luxury with a bit of a symbol of status and strength has a certain social attribute. You still have to earn money to buy a piece and take it with you when you go out.

The two squeezed the bus back again, and when they got home, the delivery man had already arrived.

There was another person following the driver, plus Yi Zhonghai and Yi Liangchen. It would have taken the four of them several trips to unload everything and move it to Yi Liangchen's house.

Fortunately, the neighbors in the compound were enthusiastic at this time. The men were at work, but the women had nothing to do at home. Even Qin Huairu came over and moved a chair when she heard the noise.

After finishing the work, Yi Liangchen stood at the door and admired his room.

Facing the door are two Eight Immortals tables, one is placed in the center for daily tea and meals, the other is against the wall, the copywriting is suspended on the table against the wall, there is a Taishi chair on each side, and the display of the second uncle’s house almost.

There is a three-drawer cupboard on the east side of the Taishi chair. There is a wardrobe in the northeast corner. There is a little gap to the south and then there is the bed. Next to the bed is the dressing table. There is a little space near the door to install the stove. It can be installed closer to the bed at night. warm.

A washstand is placed near the door on the west side, a desk is placed under the window to the west, a chest of drawers is placed in the southwest corner to store some valuable items, there is temporarily room in the west, and a cupboard is placed in the northwest corner.

Just with some more furniture, the atmosphere of this house is very strong, even with a touch of warmth, except for a hostess.

"It's amazing, these things are not cheap at first glance. What is the name of the rosewood, right? Grandpa, how much did you spend!"

The three mothers were shocked and authentic, looking at the furniture of all colors in the room, there was a special charm at first glance, like the smell of money.

The uncle glanced at the surrounding neighbors, raised his head and gestured to the furniture inside, and said with a slight smile on his face: "It's much more expensive than hiring someone to do it, about 100 yuan."

"Good guy, a set of furniture costs more than 100 yuan. If you make it by hand, it will cost you forty or fifty, and it's better to use catalpa wood."

The third aunt exclaimed again. She spent three times the money to buy something that could be done for less than half the money. It looked good, but it was too expensive.

The neighbors also felt it was expensive, but it was well known that the uncle was rich, and they had no control over how others spent their own money.

"Liangchen's house has been divided, and the furniture has been bought. I just counted, and there are exactly 72 legs. Are they prepared for the wedding? Which girl from the family you have chosen, do you want me to tell you?"

"My uncle loves his nephew so much that he has already contacted a matchmaker."

"After graduation, I have a job, I've been assigned a room, and I've bought all the furniture. It's time to live a stable life."

"The conditions are so good in Liangchen. I am an engineer's assistant in a factory and have a bright future. I have to be careful when looking for a wife."

"My second sister's daughter has also reached the age of marriage. She has a great physique. How about I tell you about it?"

Yi Liangchen listened to the previous words with a smile, and waved his hand when he heard that he was going to introduce a good-looking wife to him.

Today's good physique is not just about being healthy, it is about having big shoulders and round waist, and being able to carry it with your shoulders!

Sandalwood furniture can't be tossed like this, he is so thin that he can't drive a tank.

"Aunt Liu said that she has found a girl for me, and she is chatting with her over there. It's not easy for me to find someone else at this time, so let's talk about it later."

Yi Liangchen dealt with the constant bombardment from the aunts around him, and the children around him also joined in the fun and ran around in his house.

In the crowd, Mrs. Jia Zhang looked at a room full of furniture and felt even more anxious. These furniture looked like good quality at first glance. The more than 100 yuan was probably close to [-] yuan!Without Yi Liangchen, this money would never have been spent!Sooner or later it will be theirs!
But it's useless to be anxious. She has already found the woman, but she has no chance.

Yi Liangchen didn't go out very much these days, even when she occasionally went out, the time was irregular, so it was difficult for her to make arrangements.

After seeing off all the neighbors, the uncle sat in front of the square table and looked back and forth with a smile, "This rosewood furniture is good, and it is comfortable to look at. This style is quite charming, should you be satisfied this time?"

"Satisfied! Of course satisfied!"

Just kidding, how could he be dissatisfied? If these prices were placed at the time when he came, he would be afraid of being touched by others. If he scratched the road mark, it would be over. If he wants to sell the house, he still has to look at the market and bank loans. What's even more worrying is that he can't touch it at all.

Now he sleeps how he wants to sleep, how he wants to toss and toss, if it is really broken, it will be a big deal and he will change it to a better one.

Yi Liangchen looked at the uncle with a smile, "I see you like it too, I'll buy one for you when I make money."

The uncle quickly waved his hand and said, "I'll forget it. The catalpa wood set I have is very sturdy."

At this time, people are like this, even if they earn more money, they are reluctant to spend it.

"How much did this set of furniture cost?" the aunt asked at this time.

"278 yuan. It costs 2 yuan to send it over. The total is 280." The old man replied.

"It's not cheap, but it's worth it. It looks pretty good. It will give me face when I bring the girl here."

It seems that the heart-to-heart talk yesterday was too powerful. After the aunt no longer had to worry about the pension issue, she completely regarded Yi Liangchen as her son. She didn't react at all when she heard the huge sum of 280 yuan, and turned around to find a wife.

"The thin quilt in summer is okay, but the quilt for winter is not easy to make, but you have to prepare it in advance. You can go to the neighborhood committee in two days to see if you can get some tickets and exchange some cotton. The quilt has to be made wider. .”

"Okay, I'll take a look then." The uncle nodded, looked around, and finally put his eyes on the table, "Liangchen usually eats at our place, but we have to live a good life here. You watch If you have nothing to do, go to the supply and marketing cooperative to see what you need, such as thermos bottles, washbasins, teapots, teacups, urinals, etc."

Turned.

"If you like to grow flowers, then go to the flower and bird market behind the vegetable market."

Yi Liangchen nodded without rejecting, "Okay, I'll go take a look in two days."

He still has a little money now. During the seven days when he was at home, the aunt gave him a huge sum of ten yuan as pocket money.

According to the current prices, 1 catty of rice is 0.13 yuan, 1 catty of pork is 0.64 yuan, 1 catty of Chinese cabbage is 2 cents, salt is 1 cents per catty, soy sauce is 4 cents per catty...

If all these ten dollars were used to buy daily necessities, he wouldn't be able to bring it back.

(End of this chapter)