Chapter 6 House Renovation
Sumi dragged me through every room carefully. I knew she was just sharing her joy, not showing off.
I was indeed shocked by the exquisiteness and luxury of this small villa.
She praised him generously, saying, "My goodness, you little rich lady, you're living such a comfortable life."
I had a nice, relaxing bath at Sumi's house.
Then, wearing her pajamas, I lay on the bed and listened to her rambling on about the novels she was reading and the TV shows she was watching.
After thinking it over, I couldn't help but remind you, "Your house is decorated so luxuriously, there's a chance of thieves breaking in. You'd better reinforce the house properly."
She mumbled in reply, "It's been reinforced, it's been reinforced with the top-of-the-line materials. The reinforcement of the doors and windows alone cost over a million."
As if suddenly remembering something, she continued, "It's not just the doors and windows. After you told me about the unusual weather last time, my intuition kept telling me that something was wrong, so I stockpiled a ton of food, enough to last for more than ten years. Anyway, I don't usually go out, so it won't go to waste. It will all be gone eventually. I've spent all my savings."
I secretly gave this girl a thumbs up; she truly is a saintly being of the apocalypse.
In the afternoon, I had a lavish meal cooked by the live-in housekeeper at Sumi's house.
Before I knew it, it was 3:00 PM, and I was getting ready to go home to check on the construction progress.
Sumi was very reluctant to see me leave and asked me to stay with her for one night.
But I'm worried about my renovation, and I don't want to bother her parents when they get home from get off work in a little while.
Seeing that I insisted on going home, she didn't try to stop me. She hugged me reluctantly, and I drove the truck home with a clatter.
My back and hips have been sore the whole way, and I don't know when this will end.
When I got home in the afternoon, the kang (heated brick bed) was already taking shape, and the window frames had been installed. I carefully inspected the construction site.
The cement was applied generously and neatly, with no shortage of material, and the other bricks and tiles were also of very sturdy quality. I am very satisfied.
After thanking them, the workers went home.
I didn't plan to stay at home, so I found a small hotel in town to stay in.
The rooms with showers are top-class and cost 60 per night. The prices in this small town amazed me; it truly has its own independent monetary system.
The room was clean and tidy, with no unpleasant odors.
I'm so happy, I finally have a bed to sleep in!
I fell fast asleep as soon as my phone was plugged in.
On May 9th, I gradually woke up from a sweet dream.
The clear, chirping of birds filled my ears; such pleasant sounds were truly soothing.
It's rare to hear this in big cities, but this melodious sound is probably going to disappear.
I couldn't dwell on my sadness, because the intense hunger forced me to get up and go out to find food.
After eating two baskets of xiaolongbao, I felt full of energy.
First, go home and check on the workers' progress.
Then I drove for an hour to the entrance of the junior high school. Not long after I finished eating xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), I had a bowl of mala tang (spicy hot pot). It was so delicious!
I spent two hours shopping.
After inquiring about the prices of rice, flour, quilts, and wholesale clothing, I finally had a better understanding of the market.
There's one thing you absolutely must buy: a heated kang (a traditional Chinese heated brick bed) and its mat.
But I really don't like how this thing looks, so I'm going to buy something more stylish online.
However, it's still best to check it out offline first and find out the price.
Based on the dimensions of the heated kang (a traditional heated brick bed) in the east room, the offline price is around 200 yuan.
I opened my secret weapon, Pinduoduo, and even the best quality items were around 200 yuan.
I plan to buy some samples first to take a look, and if they are suitable, I will buy them on Pinduoduo.
After strolling around for a while, I drove home to check on the construction progress.
The kang (heated brick bed) has been set up, but the foreman won't let me touch it, saying it needs to be aired out for a few days before being dried by the fire.
I stood a meter away from the heated brick bed, staring at it and grinning foolishly.
The thought of being able to roll around on it as much as I want in the future makes me incredibly happy.
In the evening, we returned to the hotel where we had stayed the previous night and checked in for a five-day extended stay.
I washed up early at six o'clock and lay in bed, but I still couldn't fall asleep.
Waiting around for these few days while construction is underway isn't a solution, as time is already quite limited.
I plan to buy some samples to check the quality, select the high-quality products, and then purchase them in bulk after the construction is completed.
Open Pinduoduo and buy samples of warm clothing and shoes today.
There are three types of polar down jackets, five types of long cotton-padded coats, five types of short cotton-padded coats, three types of cotton-padded jackets for elderly women, and three types of long and three types of short military overcoats.
There are five types of snow boots, three types of cotton slippers, three types of old Beijing cotton cloth shoes for working, five types of cotton socks, and five types of spring and autumn socks.
Three sheepskin hats, five cotton hats, five large scarves, three small scarves, five kinds of cotton gloves, and five kinds of cotton face masks.
Five pairs of cotton-padded trousers and five sets of thermal underwear.
These are all styles purchased from different stores, and all of them are eligible for free return shipping.
After purchasing these items, more than three hours have passed, and now we just need to wait for the samples to arrive.
I closed my eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
And so, they supervised the work while waiting for the samples to arrive.
Pinduoduo's logistics are relatively slow, and because the location is remote, it takes 4-6 days to arrive.
Two days later, I started purchasing the second batch of samples.
Purchasing another batch of samples every now and then allows me to receive them at off-peak times, which keeps me from being too busy and also minimizes the attention I attract from others.
The second batch of samples consisted of bedding and summer clothing.
I'm not sure if it will get extremely hot later, so I need to buy summer items too.
There are three types of soybean quilts, three types of eight-pound cotton quilts, three types of summer quilts, and three types of kang mats. No samples of pillows, sheets, or duvet covers were purchased.
Having frequented Pinduoduo for years, I already know exactly which store to buy bed sheets, duvet covers, and pillows from.
Ten types of short-sleeved shirts, five types of loose-fitting nightgowns, five types of dresses, five types of baggy shorts, ten types of underwear, and five types of traditional Beijing cloth shoes for summer.
On May 13, when construction was nearing completion.
When the foreman told me that it would be completed in two more days, the first batch of samples began to arrive one after another.
I acted like a professional inspector, meticulously checking and evaluating the cotton-padded clothes, trousers, and shoes.
Ultimately, keep one or two of the best items and return the rest.
Since I have been a loyal fan of Pinduoduo for many years, Pinduoduo did not warn me about my unusual behavior.
On May 15th, construction was completely completed, and I looked around at the house in front of me.
I must say, I really admire this construction team; they perfectly met my requirements.
The two heated brick beds are sturdy and flat, but they are not suitable for living in yet. They need to be aired out for another week to become more stable.
The stovetop was clean and tidy, covered with white tiles. They replaced the old iron pot on the large stove with a new one, which is now securely placed on the stovetop.
The doors and windows felt very sturdy, and the walls were tightly wrapped with insulation boards, revealing their original light gray color.
I don't plan to repaint the walls; light gray will do just fine—it's dirt-resistant and saves money.
The wardrobe wall in the small west room is made of natural wood, which looks sophisticated and substantial.
The wardrobe door in the middle can be opened, and the wooden panel at the inside of the wardrobe can be pushed and pulled to the right, leading to the dark room.
The back of the door is covered by a sturdy metal material and has a latch that can be locked from the inside.
When someone is inside a darkroom, it cannot be opened by outsiders.
Climbing up the ladder to the roof, the materials are very sturdy, and it looks like it will last a long time.
After I completed the inspection, I promptly settled all the payments with the foreman.
After the workers quickly packed up all their tools, they left home.
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