Get something in the courtyard

Tian Youfu sighed, "Our courtyard is really weird. Those who don't have children, can't find wives, are unfilial, stingy, hypocritical, and those who flirt are all gathered together."

Qian Yingwu and Zhu Minghui also sighed. There were many strange people in the courtyard, but they were all overshadowed by the brilliance of the Jia family. Those who lived there were deeply affected by it.

Wang Kun thought to himself that if he hadn’t lived in the courtyard, Tian Youfu and his family probably wouldn’t have the time to feel sentimental about others here.

The whole environment of the Siheyuan was ultimately created by the retirement group. In order to provide for the elderly, they used various means to change the people in the Siheyuan.

"Okay, let's not talk about that anymore. I smell the fragrance from the kitchen. Shazhu's meal should be ready."

Sha Zhu had indeed prepared the food, and the aroma filled the entire restaurant.

"Wow, Shazhu is pretty good, he even cooked a few dishes of the Tan family."

Sha Zhu said proudly: "What's so strange about this? Don't forget, my family's traditional dishes are Tan's dishes."

Wang Kun curled his lips and said, "Just brag. Just because you know a few dishes of the Tan family, you say you are the successor of Tan family cuisine. Otherwise, I will prepare the ingredients for you and you cook a complete table of Tan family cuisine for us."

Sha Zhu didn't dare to agree. He did know how to cook some Tan dishes, but not many. He could fool people with a few dishes, but he couldn't cook all of them.

When he was sixteen, He Daqing ran away with a widow and never had the chance to learn how to cook Tan's cuisine.

In fact, even if He Daqing didn't run away, he wouldn't have the chance to fully learn Tan's cuisine. Tan's cuisine is official cuisine, and it uses a lot of precious ingredients. Those things are not easy to make.

Even when Li Huaide was the director, he couldn't get so many good ingredients.

The authentic Tan family cuisine was preserved only after its descendants moved to the seventh floor of the West Building of the Beijing Hotel.

"If you think I can't cook it, then don't eat it." Sha Zhu said angrily.

Sha Zhu's bad temper has not changed over the years and everyone has gotten used to it.

Guo Xianghong glared at him fiercely, and he became quiet.

Lou Xiao'e smiled and said, "I remember my mom has a recipe book of Tan's dishes. Silly Zhu, I'll get it for you next time."

He Yushui said, "Sister Xiao'e, no need. My dad also has the recipe for Tan's dishes. I'll ask him for it next time I go there."

Sha Zhu opened his mouth to speak, but was glared back by Guo Xianghong.

Wang Kun didn't want to irritate Sha Zhu, so he said, "Let's not talk about those unhappy things. Let's talk about something happy. I plan to get a piece of land and build a house today."

"Build a house?" Several people looked at Wang Kun in surprise.

Wang Kun smiled and said: "There are more and more workers in the factory, and many of them have no place to live. I plan to build some houses and sell them to the workers who need them."

Sha Zhu didn't hold back and asked directly: "What kind of building are you going to build? A tube building?"

"Of course not. We'll just build a building with a bathroom and kitchen. When the time comes, I'll leave one for you."

When Sha Zhu heard this, he became happy: "One set is not enough. You should leave at least three sets for our family, one for Xiang Hong and me, one for my daughter, and one for my son."

Wang Kun did not refuse, and asked: "So many houses, do you have the money to buy them?"

Sha Zhu started to act like a rogue: "If you don't have money, I can owe you. You can deduct it from my salary later. But you can't lose my house."

Knowing that Wang Kun said this on purpose, no one cared.

Tian Youfu and the others looked at each other and said, "Wang Kun, can we work in your factory?"

"Yes." Wang Kun agreed without any hesitation.

Over the years, Tian Youfu has helped him a lot in Siheyuan. Without their help, he might not be able to live in Siheyuan. Yi Zhonghai and the deaf old lady are not soft-hearted people. Even if they can't deal with me, can't they deal with Xue'er?

"Which factory do you want to work for? Just tell Yuhua."

Niu Qian asked, "Can we go too?"

Wang Kun nodded: "Yes, of course. I am so happy that my sister-in-law is willing to help me."

Zuo Zhenmei said apprehensively, "Don't worry if you laugh at us. The three of us can do nothing but housework."

Ran Qiuye said, "Sister-in-law, it's okay. You can learn if you don't know how."

Wang Kun thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you help Qiuye? I plan to set up a research center. I will start building a house and a laboratory tomorrow. I need to get some experts' opinions on building the laboratory. Qiuye will be responsible for receiving them. Those experts are old and need to be taken care of carefully."

Niu Qian and the others were relieved when they heard about taking care of people. They were not good at other things, but taking care of the elderly and helping to run errands was no problem.

The most difficult things have been discussed, and what remains are the easier ones.

Niu Qian asked, "Your house is finished, can we also have two? To be honest, I don't want to live in a courtyard house anymore. I feel the atmosphere in the courtyard is too gloomy."

Su Tianling also said: "I feel the same way. The courtyard is too depressing. It's uncomfortable to live in. Now I don't dare to go to the middle courtyard or the backyard."

This is normal.

The only people left in the courtyard are the elderly, as many young people have moved out.

Among these old people, Yi Zhonghai and his family are the most representative. Yi Zhonghai has no children, and Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui have no children. As for the Jia family, there is no need to say anything. After all, the Jia family has the final say on whether the courtyard is messy or not.

"No problem. Once the blueprints are out, you can choose first. You don't have to worry about the money for the house."

Sha Zhu said dissatisfiedly: "This is not fair. Why don't they have to worry, but mine should be deducted from my salary?"

Knowing that Shazhu had no bad intentions, no one cared.

Niu Qian glanced at Tian Youfu first, and then said, "I thought about it. If your house is completed, you can sell the house in the courtyard. Anyway, the house in the courtyard is not convenient to live in."

Wang Kun knew very well that the Siheyuan house would be very valuable in the future. Whether it was waiting for demolition or not, it would be a big loss to sell it now.

He didn't intend to take advantage of others, so he said, "Don't worry about the house. Given the situation of the courtyard house, it's not easy to sell it even if you want to.

If they hear about the situation of the Siheyuan after they buy it, they will not let you go.”

After hearing what Wang Kun said, several people knew that selling the house was not a good idea. Over the years, only people moved out of the Siheyuan, and no new people moved in.

Why is this happening?
Just think about the problems Wang Kun encountered when he moved to the Siheyuan and you will understand.

They were eating and drinking happily, and the atmosphere in the courtyard became bad.

Yan Bugui discovered that Tian Youfu and his family went out at the same time early in the morning. He guessed where they went after a quick glance. The only place that could make several families go out together was to Wang Kun's house.

"I regret it. I should have gotten along well with Wang Kun earlier."

Yu Li was not at work either. She happened to hear Yan Bugui's words and said dissatisfiedly, "It's too late for you to regret now. I spent so much effort to establish a relationship with Wang Kun's family, and you are so good..."

The third aunt also regretted it in her heart, and stood up and said, "Daughter-in-law, can you please not mention the past?"

The quarrel here caught Qin Huairu's attention, and she suddenly felt bitter. She wanted to have a good relationship with Wang Kun, but unfortunately Wang Kun was unwilling to pay attention to her. (End of this chapter)