"Buy a house?" Chu Xun asked in confusion. "Don't you already own two courtyard houses?"

Li Xiyue explained, "Those two houses are too big. It's not suitable for just the two of us, my grandfather and I. I plan to buy a smaller house instead."

Living in such a big house with just the two of us feels empty and unsettling.

“Then there’s no need to buy it. I already own a small courtyard house,” Chu Xun said.

Li Xiyue was surprised. Didn't he always live in the old house? Did he also have houses in other places?

"After we started dating, I asked Yicheng to buy me a house so we could have our wedding home."

Li Xiyue chuckled, "We've only just gotten together, and you've already prepared our wedding room."

"I look forward to marrying you soon." Chu Xun gently stroked her hair, a tender smile on his face.

Li Xiyue felt a sweet warmth in her heart, but still said, "That's your house. Before we get married, I want to live in my own house."

Besides, there's also Grandpa. We can't let him live with her in Chu Xun's house. Grandpa is so proud, he definitely won't agree.

"Why do we have to be so clear about things between us?" Chu Xun put down the towel and hugged her.

Li Xiyue insisted, and Chu Xun naturally complied. The next day, he had Quan Yicheng take her to find a house.

"Sister-in-law, you've come to the right person about the house. A friend of mine has a house for sale, and the price will satisfy you. More importantly, it's not far from Brother Xun's house," Quan Yicheng said excitedly as he drove.

Li Xiyue was pleasantly surprised, "That's great, let's go look at the house now."

"Okay."

The car stopped in front of a house. Li Xiyue got out of the car, looked around, and said with satisfaction, "Not bad, the entrance is quite spacious."

“Yes, it’s very convenient to park there. Sister-in-law, do you see that house next door? That’s Ah Xun’s.” Quan Yicheng pointed to the side.

Li Xiyue ran over, "So close?"

After that, she married Chu Xun, and her maternal grandfather lived next door, so they could take care of each other, which was very convenient.

Quan Yicheng touched his nose. He dared not disobey the task assigned to him by Brother Xun. He had spent a great deal of money to persuade this family to give up their house.

The homeowner was already waiting, and upon seeing them arrive, immediately led them inside to view the property.

The house is a courtyard house, also called a basic courtyard house, which is enclosed by houses on all four sides.

In these small houses, the main gate usually faces southeast and is mostly a hip-and-gable gate, which occupies one or half a room at the east end of the house.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a screen wall, also called a spirit wall, which is inlaid on the south wall of the east wing. Further west, you can enter the inner courtyard through a screen door.

The main house has three rooms on the north side, and there is also a side room on each side, making it a traditional five-room house with three main rooms and two side rooms.

One of the side rooms can be used as a study, and the other as a bathroom.

The east and west wing rooms are located on the south side of the main house, each with three rooms, arranged together with the main house in a shape resembling the Chinese character "品" (pǐn).

Opposite the main house is the south-facing house, also called the reverse-facing house, which has the same number of rooms as the main house.

The back of the house faces the street and was used in ancient times for servants and guests. Nowadays, it can be used to store miscellaneous items or to entertain guests.

Next to the east wing is a small house, which is the kitchen. The kitchen has three stoves, so you can cook, boil water, and do everything you need.

There is also a small house next to the west wing, which is the toilet.

The house occupies an area of ​​about 300 square meters, and the courtyard is about 60 or 70 square meters. There are stone tables and benches, as well as an osmanthus tree, making it elegant and spacious.

“Young lady, my house has a good location, a good layout, and is well maintained. These days, there aren’t many detached courtyards like this. What do you think?” the homeowner asked with a smile, speaking in a Beijing accent.