A Siheyuan Home Brings Good Fortune

Chapter 196 Viewing a House
He Yukai came out with the approval letter in his hand, feeling very happy.

When I got home, I saw Han Chunming talking to He Qian. He Qian made teasing noises from time to time and Han Chunming kept begging for mercy.

Han Chunming's eyes were so passionate when he looked at Xu Jingli that even He Qian could see it. That undisguised passion made Xu Jingli very uncomfortable.

When Han Chunming saw He Qian, he asked about Xu Jingli's situation, including her hobbies and taboos.

"Chunming, what are you talking about?"

He Yukai asked directly, seemingly understanding something. There were not many things that Han Chunming would beg for mercy for that would cause He Qian to laugh at him. If he had to say one, it was only that one thing.

"Dad, Chunming asked me about my aunt. He is not a good person. I originally regarded him as a friend, but he actually tried his best to become my uncle-in-law."

He Qian ran over and hugged He Yukai's arm, looking at Han Chunming teasingly.

This guy has no shame at all. He is so shameless. Shouldn't he mention such a thing in a subtle way? How can he be so straightforward?

"He Qian, please give me some face. If you can help me, please let me know if you need me in the future.

I just like Xu Jingli, there is nothing I can’t admit.”

Han Chunming is a bachelor, so it's normal for men and women to fall in love. If he were too secretive and someone else got there first, he would have no place to cry.

It would be better to reveal it to Xu Jingli's relatives in advance. As for getting Xu Jingli to agree? A good girl is afraid of a clinging man. What Han Chunming lacks the most is patience, and his dog-licking attribute is completely awakened.

"Okay, okay, Xiaoqian, Chunming is pretty good. I'm optimistic about him. If you can help him, then you should. Of course, if he doesn't have the ability, then you can't blame others. You can provide opportunities for them to get along with each other."

He Yukai was happy to see this happen, and he even thought so in his heart. It would be fine if Han Chunming had character issues, but this guy was a good person and worthy of Xu Jingli, so it was not a bad thing.

"Ah... I see, Dad. He Jiang often goes to see Guan Lin these days, so I'll go there too. If he goes out to play, I'll let He Jiang notify Chun Ming."

He Qian didn't expect that her father would support her. This made things easier. At least Chunming would have less resistance from his family. The rest depended on whether he could deal with his aunt.

As for winning over his aunt, He Qian expressed her doubts. She and his aunt were best friends and could talk about anything, so the requirements would definitely not be low. Han Chunming currently did not meet the basic requirements.

However, her father is optimistic about him, which shows that Han Chunming has great potential. In this case, she will definitely help Han Chunming, because he and Han Chunming are also friends. The most important thing is that her father is optimistic about him, which is the key factor.

“I came here today because a relative of the broken Hou family is selling a house, which is said to be a three-story compound, but the procedures are a problem.

He only has the land deed, and he probably can’t get the property certificate for the time being. The family is said to be going back to their hometown outside the Great Wall, and they plan to sell this place and never come back.”

Han Chunming immediately explained his purpose and diverted their attention.

Han Chunming went to see the yard specifically in the morning. It was really nice. Although it was a bit shabby due to age, it would become a good house after some renovation.

The owner of the house enthusiastically invited Han Chunming in and took a good look. The theme and structure were fine, and the most important thing was that there were many good things in the house.

If the price wasn't too high, Han Chunming would have wanted to buy it.

Eight thousand yuan, this price is enough to discourage people. In this day and age, people who can afford eight thousand yuan are rare.

There are quite a few things in the house, and Junk Hou must have not been there for a long time, otherwise he would not have sat idly by and watched the good stuff slip away. He just mentioned this to Han Chunming.

"Oh? That's great. We have nothing to do right now. Let's go take a look."

He Yukai was instantly interested when he heard what Han Chunming said. Relatives of the Broken Emperor? His status was not low in the late Qing Dynasty, and his family's yard was definitely a good yard.

"Brother, we have to call up the relatives of the Broken Hou first, but..."

He was still a little worried because the price was really not cheap, so he wanted to take the junk with him and maybe he could bargain.

But the most important thing is that he knows there are a lot of good things in it. After the rags are gone, the variables are relatively large, which is why he is hesitant.

"Chunming, just tell me what's going on. Why are you being so hesitant?"

He Yukai felt a little unhappy when he saw Han Chunming's look. Why did the straightforward young man start to hesitate and be so clumsy?
"I've seen it, it's a good house, and most importantly, there are a lot of good things inside. If it's shabby, I'm afraid it will change."

Han Chunming knew that He Yukai was obsessed with old things, which was a double-edged sword. It depended on He Yukai's choice.

"Since you are a relative of the rag-and-bone guy, how do you know there are good things inside?"

He Yukai became curious. Since he was a relative and the things were still there, it meant that Ruolaohou didn't know about it. But Han Chunming actually knew about it. Isn't it magical?

"I asked for the address last night. I was worried so I went to check it out this morning. If the house is not good or has become a slum, I won't call you back."

"Well, let's go there by ourselves. After we buy the things, we can go find Hou Polan and treat him to a meal. By the way, I have met Hou Polan a few times before, but I know him. I don't know if he remembers me."

If that's the case, there's no need for Polan Hou to go there. Han Chunming is still young. Even though Polan Hou looks like that, he definitely has money. Han Chunming doubts this, but He Yukai does not.

"Puchi, Chunming, your way of addressing me is really confusing. You call me Second Uncle Master and Dad Big Brother."

He Qian was already impatient. She said, "You guys are just socializing at night." If she didn't understand, she would quickly change the subject. She was curious about what kind of yard it was and whether it was bigger than the one he lived in.

"What do you know? Chunming has fallen in love with your aunt, so it's not appropriate to call me uncle-master. We have our own affairs. Your second uncle is still your master, and we have a normal relationship. If I hadn't been accepted as an apprentice by Master Guan, you would still be calling Chunming uncle-master."

He Yukai was very patient with He Qian. Even after being told a lot of words, he still patiently explained the story. It was really like that. If He Yuzhu had not accepted Han Chunming as his apprentice, they would be talking to each other now. Now He Qian and the others really have to call Han Chunming Master, because all his antiques came from Uncle Guan.

"Haha, what a complicated relationship."

"Okay, now go find Chunming and ask for the address, and ask Jingli to go with you, and we'll go look at the house. By the way, you can only help with this matter in a subtle way, don't expose it casually, got it? Jingli is a very rational child, don't let anyone see through it."

In this case, it's just right to bring Xu Jingli over and let the two of them start to interact. He can create opportunities as much as he can. As for the future, it depends on Han Chunming's own ability. He can help you with the parents' side, but Xu Jingli will have to rely on Han Chunming himself to deal with it.

However, it is very likely that Han Chunming is a bootlicker. The most important thing is that his knowledge of treasure appraisal adds a lot of points. He knows that Xu Huizhen also likes collecting, and Cai Quanwu also knows a lot of knowledge. At least there is a topic to talk about.

"I got it, Dad. Don't worry, I will definitely get Chunming done. Haha."

He Qian found it interesting to think that if Han Chunming married Xu Jingli, the relationship would become even more complicated.

"Chunming's address is on my note. I'll ask my aunt to go there for you."

She didn't know the address, where would she go after handing it in? How could she, a meticulous thinker, forget such an important thing?
"okay"

When he heard Xu Jingli's name, Han Chunming's depressed mood due to not having money to buy a yard instantly improved.

Just buy the house later. Xu Jingli is the only one like him. If you miss her, it will be gone. He knows the importance of this.

In fact, it is not easy to buy your own courtyard house now. It should be said that it is particularly difficult.

Although he had the title deed and the ownership of the yard, the residents had no way of doing anything about it.

For example, if you want to buy the entire compound of He Yukai, you have to deal with each family one by one. You can't buy a yard with a group of people living in it, right? It's better not to buy it.

"Chunming, are you sure no one lives in the yard?"

He Yukai stood in front of the gate of the yard and nodded with satisfaction. It looked very good. It could be seen from the decorations at the door that the owner of the yard was a very particular person.

“Sure, I went to see it myself.”

He Yukai took Han Chunming to see the house by bike. They arrived in about ten minutes. He Yukai was very satisfied with the house. It was not far from Qianmen Street and the location was also very good, suitable for arranging private dishes. Han Chunming ran to knock on the door, and the owner glared at him when he saw him.

"Boy, you came here early in the morning and spent a long time looking around, but ended up not buying anything, wasting my time. Now you come again, but I don't have time to greet you."

The homeowner looked at Han Chunming unhappily, mainly because Han Chunming couldn't take his eyes off the old items in the house and studied them for a long time. The homeowner was still smiling, but in the end he didn't want to buy them. Tell me, would he be willing to buy them?
"No, no, uncle, I can't afford it. You brought someone who can afford it with you. Look, this is a big money man. He can definitely get it for you. Let's go in and talk. This position is not suitable either."

Han Chunming quickly pushed the door that was about to close, feeling a little embarrassed that he had indeed wasted a lot of other people's time early in the morning.

"You didn't frame me this time?"

The homeowner looked at Han Chunming with doubt, which made Han Chunming feel embarrassed.

The main thing is that this boy really pissed him off in the morning. He took her around happily, but in the end he had no money. Was he just teasing him?

Han Chunming was embarrassed. He saw a good thing but forgot about it!
"puff"

He Qian and Xu Jingli arrived at some point and saw Han Chunming's embarrassing look. Han Chunming turned around and saw Xu Jingli. He felt so embarrassed in front of his goddess that he wanted to find a hole to crawl into.

It's so embarrassing, isn't it? He wanted to leave a good impression on her the first time he met her, and even planned to show off his knowledge after entering the university, but now he is embarrassed in front of the goddess.

"Uncle, please give me some face"

Han Chunming took three or two steps towards the landlord and hurriedly said nice words to save his face. If Xu Jingli was not there, it would be fine if he was insulted, but since Xu Jingli was there, he could not embarrass himself.

The homeowner looked at He Yukai and decided to trust Han Chunming once.

He Yukai could understand the landlord's feelings. They invited you in and entertained you for a long time, but you spent a long time studying the old items and then turned around and decided not to buy anything. No one would be happy about that.

"Is it you who wants to buy a house? Come on, I'll take you over to have a look. This is a good house, left to me by my ancestors. I want to sell it and go back to my hometown outside the Great Wall to farm."

As he spoke, he led He Yukai and his group around, with a look of dejection on his face. This was ancestral property, and few people would sell it.

This courtyard is indeed not small, with three entrances and a quadrangle.

It was slightly smaller than He Yukai's compound, and the architecture was exquisite, with blue bricks paving the ground and bluestone steps. He Yukai was very satisfied with it.

The owner of the house gave a general introduction. He said that his ancestors were indeed prominent and left behind a lot of property. However, his father liked to flatter other people and squandered all the family property. When it came to him, only this yard was left.

He Yukai completely understood what the homeowner meant. He carefully checked the house deed and the land deed and found no problems. They were new land deeds that were replaced in 1950.

He felt very secure in his heart. As long as he had the title deed, he could transfer the property to his own name in the form of debt repayment. He was not afraid of any problems in the future.

"Sir, if you really want it, the price is negotiable."

The homeowner is in a hurry to leave now. What if the situation changes over time? He can't wait to get the money and leave.

“I only have 6,000 yuan, not 8,000 yuan. Leave everything in your yard to me, except for your personal belongings.

If you agree, we can get it done today."

He Yukai took a look and found that six thousand was already a very good price.

He is not a man who gives away money. He doesn't say "I will give you as much as you want". That's not how business works. In normal business, the seller makes a bid and the buyer pays back.

The homeowner hesitated for a long time. There weren't many people who could come up with 6,000 yuan at once, so he gave up.

“Okay, I want cash.”

The homeowner gritted his teeth and agreed, but he still put forward a condition. He only wanted cash, and yellow croaker and the like were not easy to carry.

"Okay, you need to write me a six thousand dollar IOU and a debt settlement document and go to the street office to get it notarized, then hand over the house deed and land deed to me, and I will take care of the rest myself."

He Yukai took the relevant credentials and went to the street office with the homeowner to confirm. The street office was also aware of the situation and knew it very well.

The environment is getting better and better, and the housing pressure is not so great now. Many factories have not expanded their scale for a long time.

As for the faster procedures this time, once the formalities were complete and the street office certificate was stamped, it was done. The house deed and land deed were replaced, He Yukai's name was written on them, and it was done.

Now this courtyard house truly belongs to He Yukai. He Yukai knows that the courtyard houses in this place have not been demolished in later generations and are very valuable. He will also find a way to buy the courtyard in Nanluoguxiang in the future.

Back to the courtyard, He Yukai took out the prepared money from the space in his bag, and the payment and goods were settled.

The homeowner walked away with brisk steps. He Yukai thought to himself, you should not regret it later. If you walk briskly now, you will regret it later.

Under the guidance of Han Chunming, He Yukai and the other two looked at the rooms one by one, and thought about the decoration plan in their minds.

The front yard has been transformed into private rooms to accommodate ordinary businessmen. There are many people coming in and out here, so it is quite noisy.

The middle courtyard has private rooms for important guests, and the kitchen is also located in the middle courtyard.

The kitchen can reduce the pressure of serving dishes here, and it is convenient to serve dishes in the front yard or back yard.

The backyard is for distinguished guests. It is the most secluded place. Different status can give people different experiences. Chinese people know this best. It is very appropriate to transform the entire courtyard into a private restaurant.

In the middle of the three courtyards, chess and card entertainment, pavilions, children's playgrounds, etc. can be set up. He Yukai became more and more satisfied as he looked at them.

The decoration is all antique, and all the furniture was given to Master Lei and his team to refurbish and repaint.

Han Chunming took the three of them to visit the houses where the antiques were kept and introduced them very seriously.

Han Chunming's attainments in the field of old objects are not low. Although Xu Jingli doesn't understand much, his mother likes to collect them, his father understands them, and his eldest brother's attainments are also high.

As Han Chunming was introducing himself, she noticed that her elder brother nodded in agreement. This was not easy. Could he have achieved such profound accomplishments at such a young age?

Xu Jingli discovered that although Han Chunming was a few years younger than her, he knew a lot.

There were also ancient poems that popped up from time to time, some of which she had never even heard of, which made Xu Jingli feel even more cultured.

That's right, it means being cultured. This also means that having an academic degree does not necessarily mean being cultured, and being cultured does not necessarily mean having an academic degree. There is no contradiction.

At that time, there were still many great people in the opposition who were not well known by the general public, but they were really cultured, especially in ancient Chinese culture.

In Xu Jingli's eyes, Han Chunming is the type of person who is educated but not educated, just like her father.

Real experts don’t have that much time to promote their own culture. They are all studying the areas that interest them. Only those half-baked people promote it everywhere.

Getting back to the topic, He Yukai is generally satisfied with this yard. It is really not easy to buy such a large yard that is still uninhabited.

Xu Jingli kept staring at Han Chunming's introduction, nodding from time to time, and it was unclear whether he understood it or not.

He Qian was watching from the side and giggled, suddenly realizing that her father was very well versed in the ways of men and women, and could actually think of such a way. With her father giving advice to Han Chunming and herself helping, little aunt, you are not far from falling.

No, I have to go back and ask my mom if my dad was particularly romantic at that time. He Yukai doesn’t know what He Qian was thinking. If he knew, he probably wouldn’t be able to laugh.

Before his reincarnation, He Yukai was a straight man, how could he understand romance? Even after his reincarnation, he became a persona that matched his original self, and he didn't do those romantic things. Unfortunately, he doesn't know anything now.

Han Chunming is also a lucky star. He became Guan's apprentice and learned a lot of skills. He also became He Yuzhu's apprentice and learned cooking skills and met He Yukai.

This is also why He Yukai admires Han Chunming's character. He is sincere in his feelings, but he just hasn't met the right person.

Now with the appearance of Xu Jingli, I believe Han Chunming will unleash great explosive power.

"Chunming, stop talking. You've done a great job today. Let me take you to buy a bicycle."

He Yukai became a little impatient seeing Han Chunming talking incessantly. He asked, "Are you done yet, kid? You've been talking for more than an hour and you still can't stop, right?"

"Okay, big brother."

Han Chunming had been secretly observing Xu Jingli's reaction and found that Xu Jingli went from being surprised to listening attentively. He knew that he had gained a lot today and was happy. Now he was going to buy a bicycle again, feeling very happy.

Ignoring He Qian's stubborn look, just wait for you to call me uncle-in-law, He Qian, haha!

When they arrived at the China World Trade Center, He Yukai went straight to the place where they bought bicycles.

Since he had promised Han Chunming, he had to fulfill it. Besides, it was just a bicycle. In He Yukai's black and white eyes, this was determined by his own strength. If he was underestimated, others would scold him. It was a bicycle. What do you mean it was just a bicycle? That's all?

"Chunming, just take the one you like."

He Yukai looked at Han Chunming with amusement, but Han Chunming was not polite. The watch he received was brought back from Hong Kong Island. It was not sold in Beijing. According to the master, it cost several hundred yuan.
I haven't been willing to take it out yet, for fear of losing it.

There is no need to be polite to Bicycle now. We are almost becoming a family. Big brother has helped me enough and I will repay him slowly in the future. The most important thing now is to win the beauty.

Han Chunming felt warm in his heart. He had never felt the love of a father in his life, but he felt it in He Yukai and He Yuzhu. They really treated him as their own family.

Finally I chose a Phoenix brand, which is a very stylish brand.

When Han Chunming pushed the bicycle, many people in the department store focused their attention on him. Everyone was extremely envious of such a young man for getting his favorite bicycle.

(End of this chapter)