Chapter 162 163. Settlement
Zhang Chong was naturally happy to sell another house, so that he could also earn a commission.
Both parties were interested and signed the contract without much bargaining.
After everyone left, Jin Qianqian looked around the yard excitedly again, "In the future, our yard will also be built like this. The person who designed it before is so talented. They can use this spring and use the water freely every day. It must be wonderful."
Yes, although this courtyard has six rooms, it has two halls, one for entertaining guests and the other can be used as a study.
There are also two indoor bathrooms in the backyard, one for men and one for women, using spring water.
Gu Wenheng, “Then we have to find a place with a spring to build it, otherwise, such a house is really rare.
It’s a pity that this isn’t a hot spring, otherwise we wouldn’t be able to rent this house.”
After Jin Qianqian's excitement, she returned to reality, "But this place is ours now. I have to find someone to clean it up quickly. I can't wait to move in."
Not to mention the two advanced indoor bathrooms, there are step-out beds in the east and west wing rooms on both sides. If they were equipped with gauze curtains, it would be Jin Qianqian's dream boudoir.
Looking at the huge yard, Gu Wenheng didn't want Jin Qianqian to suffer. "Let's hire two people here. It's not a small matter to take care of such a large yard."
Jin Qianqian also thought that this method was very good. After the two-day rest period was over, Gu Wenheng would also go to the academy to study. If he stayed here alone, he would inevitably feel lonely.
Both of them were action-oriented. Jin Qianqian took out a brand new door lock, locked the door, and started asking about the dental clinic in the area.
When Zhang Chong saw the two of them appear in the dental office, he thought something had happened to the house and hurried over to greet them.
"Brother Zhang, if I had known you were here, we would have entrusted the matter to you together." Gu Wenheng cursed him inwardly, saying he was stupid. He hadn't thought of this even with a broker standing in front of him.
"I wonder what else Mr. Bai needs?" As a property agent, they not only help others rent and sell houses, but also help others resell some goods.
"The yard is big now, so I want to hire two people to clean up the house." After saying this, Gu Wenheng let out a long sigh of relief. In this dynasty where people can be bought and sold, he has finally taken the first step.
Although Zhang Chong was a little confused, he still helped introduce them to a broker who specialized in buying and selling slaves.
Looking at the maids and old women standing in rows, Jin Qianqian began to walk around these people twice, picked a few people and asked them a few simple questions.
Finally, he pointed at a little girl in her teens and a slightly plump middle-aged woman.
The little girl Xiaohua was sold because her parents wanted to find a wife for her eldest brother. Now that she saw Jin Qianqian chose her, she was twisting her fingers nervously.
Mrs. Huang Ying was middle-aged. Her only son died young. She was too old to support her husband's family any longer. In order to make room for the newcomer, she was kicked out of the house by her husband's family. Her brothers from her natal family were unwilling to take her in. With nowhere to go, she simply gritted her teeth and came here to sell herself.
What Jin Qianqian cares more about is the calluses on their hands. They can keep themselves clean, which shows that they are diligent and capable. She needs such people now.
"Husband, you should also choose a servant!" Jin Qianqian remembered that Gu Wenheng would have to travel back and forth to the academy in the future, and it would be much easier if there was one more person to help run errands.
Men and women were sold separately. Gu Wenheng followed the broker to the next room and brought out a boy about fourteen or fifteen years old, followed by a lame uncle.
It turned out that they were a father and son. The father was called Hong Da, and the little boy was Hong Tianbao. In order to treat his wife's illness, Hong Da sold the family's land and house, but in the end he was unable to keep the child.
Having lost their source of income, the father and son simply gritted their teeth and sold themselves to make a living.
Gu Wenheng bought them because Hong Dahui was good at driving, which would make it convenient for him to travel in the future.
When the bill was settled, four indentures were exchanged for sixty taels of silver.
I took these people to the clinic for a physical examination, then to the garment store and fabric shop for some shopping, and finally brought them directly to the new yard.
Thinking that there were still so many things in the inn that had not been moved in, Gu Wenheng hurriedly took away Hong Da and his son, while Jin Qianqian took people to start cleaning the entire yard.
Gu Wenheng and his companions ran several times before they finally carried back the things they had left in the inn.
Seeing Xiaohua stroking her belly frequently, Jin Qianqian suddenly remembered that she had already missed the meal.
She smiled apologetically at the people who were still busy, "Look at my memory, I forgot that everyone hasn't eaten yet.
Don't be busy now, go to the shop in front of the store and buy some food, and then we can celebrate in the evening."
"Yes, Madam." (Not an official, rich people all call her Madam.)
The servants naturally had no objections. They had all just settled into this new home and were very cautious.
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After two days of adding things and tidying up, the couple's little home was finally ready.
The day for Gu Wenheng to go to the academy had also arrived. He brought Hong Tianbao to wait outside Mr. Wang's yard early in the morning.
Zhou Ping and his friends were also waiting here early. When they saw Gu Wenheng, they asked each other about what had happened over the past two days.
Knowing that everyone has settled down, they are all in the mood to chat and laugh.
Wang Buyi brought Ping An out and saw that all the students arrived on time. He stroked his beard with satisfaction.
In fact, the situations of these people have been reported to him in the past two days. They are not bookworms. They know how to choose a house suitable for themselves based on their actual situation.
He was somewhat curious about Gu Wenheng. As a refugee, he lived a better life than the indigenous people.
Gu Wenheng felt the master's gaze lingering on him for a while. Just as he looked up, he found that the master was turning around and telling Ping An something.
"Yingshan Academy is not far from here. Our academy has already negotiated with Dean Yingshan. From today on, you will follow their study time." Wang Buyi temporarily emphasized to them, "I hope you will be careful in what you say and do inside, listen and watch more. There are several old masters teaching here. If you pay attention, you will benefit a lot in the future."
This is also another purpose for them to bring people here. Although Dean Lu has been in the officialdom for some years, when compared with these old foxes, he is really not in the same league.
Wang Buyi led everyone to the foot of Yingshan Mountain on foot. Looking at the academy standing on the top of the mountain, everyone felt a chill in their hearts.
Looking at the steep stone steps, Gu Wenheng instantly understood why Wang Buyi had to wait for them to settle down before bringing them to the academy.
He glanced at Deng Yuanhang, who might know the truth, and saw that his eyes were evasive, so he understood what was going on.
(End of this chapter)
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