Finally, Xiao Jin and Xu Manman rode bicycles, and Chen Ming rode a tricycle with the luggage, and they rode for half an hour to return to Xu's yard.
This was the first time Xu Manman came here after the courtyard was renovated. However, this time, they did not go through the main gate, but went around to the alley on the other side. There was a door opened where the wall used to be.
Xu Manman looked at the design drawings carefully. This was a small open space next to the main courtyard. It was originally a small vegetable garden. Xiao Jin turned it into a small family parking lot. The place was not big, but it should be enough to park three or four cars.
Now, how come a bicycle is not considered a car?
In order to facilitate the entry and exit of vehicles, a door was opened here. There are steps and porches at the main entrance, making it not so convenient for vehicles to enter and exit.
After entering from the side door and parking the car, the two men carried their things to the second house's yard. Walking straight out from here is the gate to the second house's yard, which is much closer than going through the main gate and passing through the main yard.
Because it was announced in advance, the work in the yard has been stopped for the past two days. Now there is no one else in the yard except some bricks, tiles and wood placed beside the corridor.
Chen Ming took the things into Xu Manman's room in the east wing, and Jin Zichu helped carry his luggage.
Xu Manman followed him into her room. Considering the convenience of living, the courtyard of the second room was also the fastest to be completed. The overall interior renovation has been completed.
There were originally three rooms in the east wing, but now only the main door of the house remains. The side rooms on both sides have been sealed, and the east wing has completely become Xu Manman's territory.
The first thing you see when you enter the door is a hollow wooden screen. After going around the screen, you will find Xu Manman's personal space behind it. The screen blocks part of the external view and ensures the girl's privacy.
The original partition walls were all demolished and reorganized, and a part of the left side and the main room were separated and connected to the room on the right.
It consists of an extra-large bedroom with a dressing room and a dry and wet separated bathroom, and the rest is open activity space. According to Xiao Jin's design, it will serve as both a study and a small living room.
The bathroom is on the far left, and there is also a door on the living room side. Xiao Jin added a small mechanism. If the door near the bedroom and cloakroom is opened, the door near the living room will be automatically closed, and vice versa. It is convenient to use while ensuring privacy.
The places where doors originally opened in the left and right side rooms have now become large windows, ensuring indoor lighting and ventilation.
However, at present, only the general layout can be seen. The part where furniture should be placed is still empty, that is, there is a big bed in Xu Manman's bedroom.
Xu Manman came out of the east wing and visited Chen Ming's bedroom. His room was much simpler than the three rooms that Xu Manman had to herself.
The west wing still has three rooms, with guest rooms on the left and right sides and a tea room in the middle. Chen Ming lives in the one on the right. The original large open space has been changed into a small suite.
The kitchen is located in the back room on the left side of the courtyard gate, and the room on the right side of the courtyard gate is the storage room.
"Brother Ming, classmate Xu, the water and electricity in this courtyard are both working. There will be no problem washing up at night. The kitchen is also ready, so you can use it directly if you want to cook."
"I still haven't finished it before my exam. Zichu, you've been working on it these past two days, right? Actually, there's no need. We'll just stay for one night."
"Knowing you guys were going to stay, I arranged it in advance. It's not too bold. It will be finished in the next two days."
"Thank you for your hard work, Comrade Zichu. This courtyard is very well designed. I like the screen and partition in the east wing very much. Thank you so much." This was not entirely an act. Xu Manman really liked it.
Jin Zichu smiled modestly, "As long as Xu is satisfied."
Xu Manman glanced at the kitchen, still not feeling like cooking. "I think we should just stop bothering today and go out for dinner. It's a rare day off with nothing to do, so let's go have a good meal. Comrade Zichu, come have dinner with me before we leave?"
Chen Ming stepped forward and held Jin Zichu's shoulder. "Yes, Manman and I have been able to study peacefully during this period, all thanks to your yard. I'll treat you to a good meal today."
Jin Zichu didn't refuse to meet the host outside on the last day of summer vacation, and he didn't want to leave so early. "Okay, then I'll obey your command."
Chen Ming turned around and asked his cousin, "Manman, what do you want to eat?"
Xu Manman thought for a moment and said, "Let's go eat at Lao Mo's." She had never had Western food with Xiao Jin before.
When they went out to eat, the tricycle was not easy to ride over, so Chen Ming took his cousin and Xu Manman gave the tricycle to Jin Zichu. The three of them set off towards Lao Mo together.
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