My courtyard shelter

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, after breakfast, Xu Dong drove out early in the morning. The streets were deserted and there was no New Year atmosphere at all.

A few years ago, he was still lamenting that the "taste of the year" was back, but he didn't expect that every year now is worse than the previous year.

After one lap, it was already noon.

This year, he sent a pound of sugar and a pound of dried shrimp to each family for New Year greetings. Although the gifts were not many, they were definitely a big gift.

Some of them insisted on paying to avoid suspicion.

Other families gave some gifts in return. For example, Director Su gave a bag of shredded squid weighing half a catty, and Song Lin's family gave five catties of braised dried tofu.

Xu Dong was not polite and accepted them all. .

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When I got home, the family was having lunch. Aunt Wang, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were also there, and they also brought their two children. Xu Dong smiled and stepped forward to say hello.

"Aunt Wang, Sister Zheng, happy New Year!"

Wang Xiujuan smiled and said: "Xiao Xu, you are back. Have you eaten?"

"Not yet. I've been running all morning and I'm already hungry." Xu Dong touched his stomach and complained.

Yang Lina quickly stood up and went to the kitchen to help her husband fill a bowl of rice.

After lunch, Xu’s mother stopped her youngest son.

"Mom, what's the matter?"

"Your Aunt Wang helped the boss and his family find a house. You can drive us there to have a look later. If it's suitable, we'll rent it today."

Xu Ma replied.

"Wouldn't it be better to come to our house on New Year's Day?"

"It's okay. I heard from your Aunt Wang that that family is going abroad soon and wants to rent out the house as soon as possible."

Xu Dong looked shocked: "Are there still people who are eager to go abroad now?"

"It's not what you think. They go abroad to work and come back after a few years." Xu's mother explained.

"Going to work abroad? What do you do? Which country are you going to?"

"I heard that he is from some coal company. He is going to Kangaroo Country. He will set off on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year."

Xu Dong nodded: "That's quite early, okay. I just have nothing to do in the afternoon. I'll go there with you to have a look."

…

At one o'clock in the afternoon, Xu Dong drove a group of people to a community called Jingzhiyuan according to the address given by Aunt Wang.

Wang Xiujuan pointed to a huge arched door and introduced: "This is it. Opposite it is the Yanjing Daily, and the distance is less than 500 meters."

“Not bad, the community looks very new.”

Xu Ma nodded with satisfaction.

"Of course, the community was only completed in 2007, and it's still less than 20 years ago!"

Xu Dong frowned: "Why are they all senior executives?"

Although Yanjing is not short of electricity, it cannot avoid power outages. Especially as the circuit system ages, power outages will become more and more frequent as the city goes further back.

"It's okay. The house your Aunt Wang introduced is on the fifth floor. You can go up by climbing stairs. You don't have to worry about power outages."

Xu Ma smiled and waved her hands.

There is a guard at the gate of the community, and the management is very strict. Strangers are strictly prohibited from entering or exiting. Wang Xiujuan made a phone call, and the security guard was not willing to let the person in until the landlord came to pick him up in person.

Xu Ma nodded repeatedly: "It's better to be stricter, safety is the most important thing."

"Who says it's not the case? The recent public security situation is not very good." Wang Xiujuan agreed.

Ten minutes later, we arrived.

The landlord opened the door and took everyone on a general tour of the house.

This house is about 90 square meters, with two bedrooms and one living room. The overall decoration is very good, and all electrical appliances and furniture are available.

Xu Bin was very satisfied and asked directly:

"Mr. Li, how much does your house cost per month?"

The landlord was very cheerful: "You were introduced by Aunt Wang. I am sure you can trust me, so I won't charge you a deposit."

As for the rent, I will be going abroad for business soon and will be there for several years, so I can only rent on an annual basis, which is 60,000 yuan per year. "

60,000 yuan per year, 5,000 yuan per month, slightly lower than the market price.

In the past year, as Yanjing has gradually tightened its settlement policy and increased the supply of public rental housing, local rent levels have declined to varying degrees.

"Can it be cheaper?"

Tan Aifang tried to counteroffer.

Wang Xiujuan immediately persuaded: "Xiao Li, their house can be rented for a long time, can you give a better discount?"

"Well, if you are willing to rent it for three years, I can charge you 10,000 less, but you have to pay the rent in full in one go."

"No problem, we'll rent it for three years."

Xu Bin quickly agreed.

Because it was introduced by an acquaintance, it was impossible for Aunt Wang to defraud their family of such a small amount of money. The group did not even look at the real estate certificate.

Then the two parties signed a rental contract, and Xu's mother paid three years' rent in one lump sum.

The landlord receives the rent, leaves the keys and leaves.

Xu Bin was a little embarrassed: "Mom, we have money and can pay the rent ourselves."

"Okay, don't be polite to Mom, keep the little money you have and live a good life!"

Xu Ma smiled and comforted.

"Thank you grandma!"

Xu Jingyi looked happy. With a house, her family had finally settled down in the capital.

"Tell grandma how to thank you and come back more often when you have time. Grandma will prepare delicious food for you."

Xu Ma warned.

Tan Aifang quickly promised: "Mom, we will visit you and dad every weekend."

Xu Jingyi nodded.

"Girl, you are not young anymore. If you find someone suitable, remember to bring him back to grandma and she will check him out for you."

"Grandma, I am still young?"

"Not young anymore. When grandma was your age, your dad was already a bitch."

Mrs. Xu smiled.

Wang Xiujuan took the opportunity to ask, "Jingyi, do you want Grandma Wang to introduce you to a boyfriend? Grandma Wang assures you that he will definitely be a handsome guy."

"Grandma Wang, let's wait until my job is stable. I don't have the energy to fall in love now."

Xu Jingyi hurriedly declined.

"Okay, Grandma Wang will keep him for you. You can meet him anytime you want."

Wang Xiujuan seemed very enthusiastic.

Although the eldest granddaughter of the Zhang family is not from the "direct lineage\

,"but the girl graduated from a prestigious university, has a good temper, works in the system, and has a good family background. She is definitely a hot commodity in the blind date market.

The only drawback.

Well, it's not a shortcoming, it should be said that it's a pity. The girl's appearance is too ordinary, at most she is pretty, but fortunately she is white and plump, which adds a lot of points.

But then again, some families would rather find someone with an ordinary appearance than marry a "foxie" who makes the family restless.

Tan Aifang carefully looked at the two rooms. Everything was complete and they could move in with their bags, so she secretly discussed it with her husband.

Then, she came to her mother-in-law:

"Mom, we plan to move in tomorrow."

Xu's mother complained: "Why are you in such a hurry? Stay at home for a few more days, and I will make up for you."

"Grandma, I'm still making up for you. I'm almost fat like a little pig." Xu Jingyi said coquettishly.

"Mom, it will take at least several days to clean up this house. While the third child is at home, I can just take advantage of his car."

Xu Bin also wanted to move out early.

Although Liangyuan is good, it is not a place to stay for a long time. It is more comfortable to move out. In addition, he also wants to start his own collection as soon as possible.

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