“The yard is pretty good!”
Gu Qingcheng is used to controlling her emotions and won't easily let others see her joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness.
However, this yard is really nice, with its own entrance and yard, yet not remote.
You can live a quiet life with the door closed, and you can also live with your neighbors when the door is open.
There is also a well in the yard, making it very convenient to get water.
The moat is not far away, so it is very convenient to wash clothes.
Moreover, perhaps it is true as the old man boasted, there are springs underground here, and the air around seems to be a little moist.
"What about the rent? Old man, I dare not ask for an exorbitant price."
Seeing that Gu Qingcheng was only concerned about her satisfaction and did not bargain, the soldier took the initiative to help and said something.
"Oh, General, look at what you said. You two are standing here. How dare I, an old man, cheat you?"
The old man spoke exaggeratedly, almost shouting "it's unfair".
However, he still took the two soldiers into consideration: Tsk tsk, she goes out with guards, this country woman must have some background.
"I just told you the rent is one dollar a month, with a minimum of three months, and a two-dollar deposit."
The old man pondered for a moment and said slowly, "How about this, I'll give you five dollars for half a year, and you can just give me one dollar as a deposit."
One dollar a month, which should be six dollars for half a year.
The old man asked for five dollars, which was a discount of one dollar for Gu Qingcheng.
"You, old man, are quite good at calculating. The rent for long-term and short-term rentals is different."
Although the soldier can't read, he can count.
Especially when it comes to money, he is very good at calculating.
“…”
The old man felt a little embarrassed when his little plan was discovered.
"Master, I really don't ask for much. Look at how neat my little courtyard is."
He tried to explain.
Gu Qingcheng just found it interesting.
She lived two lives, both as a noble lady from an aristocratic family.
She completed two missions. Once she was a fool who didn't understand worldly affairs; once she was the daughter of a marquis who married into a duke's mansion and had no chance to come into contact with these things.
Therefore, Gu Qingcheng is still relatively unfamiliar with the common people.
The people of the Republic of China seem to be different from the common people under the feudal dynasties.
They have the humility of "common people", but they also have some confidence.
Contradictions! This era is full of conflicts between the new and the old.
Gu Qingcheng was still very confident with five hundred dollars in her hand.
She doesn't care about the rent of one or two dollars.
However, even if you have money, you can't be a sucker.
After thinking for a moment, Gu Qingcheng said, "Master, I'll rent it to you for a year for eight dollars, and then I'll give you one dollar as a deposit?"
"No! Definitely not! How about you give me nine dollars, plus a deposit, and make it the whole amount?"
The old man looked aggrieved, as if he had suffered a great loss, and bargained firmly with Gu Qingcheng.
Seeing that the old man refused to give in, Gu Qingcheng knew that this must be a low price.
In fact, when she first saw the old man, Gu Qingcheng still saw sympathy in his eyes.
Although she didn't know what was going on in this person's mind, Gu Qingcheng could feel his kindness.
Therefore, he should not have asked for a random price at the beginning, but followed the market price.
However, the market price was not the lowest. The appearance of the two soldiers forced the old man to give up some of his profits.
After some further bargaining, Gu Qingcheng should have come up with the lowest price that the old man had in mind.
Gu Qingcheng has always been a noble person who is high and mighty, but she has never used her power to bully others.
She negotiated the price just to enjoy this kind of city life, not to oppress the lower class people.
"Okay! I'll do as you say."
Gu Qingcheng agreed to the price and readily took out ten dollars.
The old man was quite formal in signing the lease in duplicate.
Gu Qingcheng got her share and gave the money to the old man.
"There are simple furniture in the house. If you can use it, you can continue to use it."
The old man took the money and the grievance on his face disappeared.
He said to Gu Qingcheng with a smile, "If you don't like it, just buy it yourself. I'll ask someone to take the furniture away!"
Gu Qingcheng walked into the room and took a look. The furniture the old man was talking about was an octagonal table, two armchairs, and a bed in the east room.
The furniture was painted red, but the paint had peeled off at the edges and corners, revealing the original color of the wood.
These furnitures look quite old, but they are clean.
There is no oil stain or dirt, but it is polished to a bright shine.
"I'll use these furniture for now, and when I find something suitable, I'll replace it!"
Gu Qingcheng has the refinements of a noble family, but she will not blindly ignore the reality.
She can live in a luxurious house, and can also be content in a thatched cottage.
Her dignity is never brought out by the environment, but this place becomes special because of her living here!
Gu Qingcheng has such confidence and pride.
"Okay! Everything will be done as you say."
After receiving the money, the old man became particularly easy to talk to.
"By the way, my house is in the yard in front. If you have any problems, you can come to me!"
"Hey, we're all neighbors, we should look out for each other."
The old man pointed to a yard in front and said enthusiastically.
"Hey, thank you, Uncle Zhu."
After renting the other person's house and seeing him sign and stamp the contract with his own eyes, Gu Qingcheng also knew his name.
She thanked him politely and saw Uncle Zhu out.
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