That classmate didn't rent a particularly good house. He shared a yard with others. There was no kitchen or toilet, just one room. That room could only accommodate a single bed and not even a table. It was such a small house, but the rent was three dollars a month.
Moreover, this house was not the original one in the yard, but a newly built small house with very thin walls. If you speak loudly, the sound can be heard in the houses next door.
The classmate's family conditions were not actually very good, but this house was the cheapest she could find. Although three dollars a month was not cheap, the school gave her a subsidy every month, and she could squeeze out the money if she was a little frugal, so she rented the house.
Tian Tian thought that she could also rent a house in Shen Lingling's house.
"That's a good idea!" Shen Lingling nodded, thinking, "I'll think about it when I get back!"
After Tian Tian returned home, Shen Lingling carefully thought about the method proposed by Tian Tian.
She felt a little nervous about renting a house. After all, a month's rent was not cheap. What if she didn't earn that money?
But if she didn't rent a house, she would have no way to go to the county town to sell chestnuts, and she wouldn't be able to earn a penny. Although renting a house would cost her a certain amount of money every month, it could also ensure that she could make money.
And compared to the rent she paid for the house, she actually earned more money.
Shen Lingling can still earn one or two dollars when sales are not good. If sales are good, it is not a big problem to earn four or five dollars a day. If business is good, she can make all the money in one day.
Thinking of this, Shen Lingling decided to rent a house in the county town. She did not discuss it with other people in the family and made up her mind to go to the county town to look at houses tomorrow.
She didn't go out to buy things during this period, and Niu Niu was happy, but her parents were very anxious and reluctant to spend money, for fear that Shen Lingling's younger brother would have no tuition when school starts next year. It would be even more impossible for them to agree to let Shen Lingling rent a house outside.
In order to avoid arguing with her parents and not wanting to listen to their nagging, Shen Lingling didn't plan to tell them about this matter.
During this period, although Shen Lingling's parents helped her a lot, to be honest, this business is still Shen Lingling's own. Shen Lingling paid her parents for their help, so they can be regarded as people hired by Shen Lingling.
But Shen Lingling's parents don't think so now. They think that this business belongs to their daughter and they have the final say. Sometimes, no matter what decision Shen Lingling makes, they have to have a say, which makes Shen Lingling feel unhappy.
The next day, when Shen Lingling went out in the morning, Shen Lingling's parents pulled Shen Lingling aside and asked her all kinds of questions, and urged her to go out to set up a stall. Shen Lingling comforted them with a few words, and went to Tian Tian's house to find Tian Tian, wanting Tian Tian to accompany her to rent a house in the county town.
It just so happened that Tian Tian had nothing to do the next day, and thinking that she might as well stay at home, she agreed to go to the county town with Shen Lingling to look at houses.
The two took the bus to the county town. On the way, Tian Tian asked Shen Lingling if she had decided what kind of house she wanted to rent.
Shen Lingling had never rented a house before. She just said that she wanted a smaller one. It didn't matter whether it was suitable for living or not, as long as it could accommodate a stove. Even if it was far from the cinema, she could accept it.
"The key is that we don't know which houses are for rent in the county. We can't look for them one by one, right?" Shen Lingling said worriedly.
"It's okay! Let's go ask Aunt Xiao. She has lived in this city for many years and she must know where this kind of house is sold." Tian Tian comforted.
After the two arrived in the county town, Tiantian took Shen Lingling to the supply and marketing cooperative. There were quite a few people buying things in the cooperative. The two went in and took a look. Only Tian Lijuan was busy in the cooperative. Aunt Xiao was not there, probably because she was not working today.
They simply greeted Tian Lijuan, and Tian Tian pulled Shen Lingling out.
"Aunt Xiao is not at the supply and marketing cooperative. She should be at home. Let's go to Aunt Xiao's house to find her!" Tian Tian said, pulling Shen Lingling.
Tian Tian has always kept in touch with Aunt Xiao over the years. Although they don't meet very often, Tian Tian always remembers to give Aunt Xiao a portion for anything she gets for the family. Aunt Xiao also reciprocates by giving Tian Tian a portion for anything her son brings back in the truck. The two of them become closer and closer.
Tian Tian took Shen Lingling to Aunt Xiao's house. Aunt Xiao's family also lived in a small courtyard. They used to live with their son, and the courtyard was a bit crowded. But later, the son and daughter-in-law moved out with separate rooms, and they lived in this courtyard. The old couple of Aunt Xiao found a lot more space.
Aunt Xiao is taking a day off today, so she wants to tidy up the house before the New Year. Otherwise, the supply and marketing cooperative will be busy during the New Year, and they will have no time to rest and will have to work all day.
Aunt Xiao was very happy to see Tian Tian coming over. She pulled Tian Tian into the house and sat down on the kang.
Tian Tian asked a few questions about how Aunt Xiao was doing recently, and then began to ask if there was any house for rent in the county town, and also told her about Shen Lingling's request.
Aunt Xiao was a little worried when she heard this. "There are quite a few people renting houses, but the house you want is a little hard to find!"
There are few houses at this time, and several generations live in one house. Even though most people are waiting for housing allocation and are reluctant to spend money on renting, there are still many people who choose to rent a house.
At this time, in order to earn money from renting a house, many people will choose to build another room in the yard and then rent out this room.
"Are you in a hurry to get this house? If not, I'll help you find out. Come back to me in a couple of days."
Tian Tian turned to look at Shen Lingling, and Shen Lingling said hurriedly: "Don't worry, don't worry, Aunt Xiao, just take your time, don't delay your work any longer. It just so happens that I still have a lot of things to prepare, and it will take a few days."
She also has a stove, firewood, and an iron pot for making a fire, but she hasn't prepared these yet and is not in a hurry. She just wants the house now.
"It's okay. There's still some time before the New Year, and I'm not that busy. I'll slowly ask around for you. If I find it, I'll ask someone to give Tian Tian a message, and you can just come and see the house." Aunt Xiao said with a smile.
She has worked in the supply and marketing cooperative for many years and knows a lot of people there. She can just ask other people when the time comes.
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