Chapter 497
At Su Miao's request, Ye Jiayin helped them rent a small courtyard in the alley.
Because Su Miao and Su Yuanzheng hope to quickly integrate into local life, and also to better understand the living habits of local people and lay the foundation for opening a store later.
Then, the hutongs, which are the most characteristic of Beijing, are the most suitable places to live.
The journey from the train station to the rented courtyard didn't seem far. Tang Ziyi drove the car and arrived at the destination in just a short while.
After arriving at the place, Su Yuanzheng found that although it was an alley, it was a big alley and the road was not narrow, so cars could drive in.
The alleys are very long, but they are full of various things. Walking in, you can find grocery stores, small restaurants, and barber shops.
The signs hanging at the shop doors swayed gently in the wind, and there were many vendors pushing carts.
The hawkers' shouts and the residents' laughter and chatter were intertwined, and the air was filled with the strong smell of fireworks, which instantly enveloped Su Yuanzheng and Su Miao.
The rented courtyard is in a perfect location and is not hidden deep in the alley. It only takes a few minutes to walk from the courtyard to the entrance of the alley, making travel extremely convenient.
The key point is that it is far away from the public toilet, so there is no complicated smell. It can be seen that Ye Jiayin put a lot of thought into it.
As you step into the courtyard, what comes into view is a small but warm square space.
There are several unknown small flowers planted in the yard, swaying gently in the breeze.
There is a living room, two large bedrooms and two small bedrooms. When you walk into the house, you will see simple furniture neatly arranged. Although there is no luxurious decoration, there is a homey atmosphere everywhere.
Ye Jiayin introduced: "This small courtyard was built by dividing a large courtyard. Now, except for some celebrity residences and some protected government gardens, most courtyards have become large courtyards with many households living in one courtyard.
The owner of this small courtyard originally bought three neighboring houses and renovated it himself. Now it is a completely independent house with a kitchen, shower room, toilet, and a small utility room.
The owner has already moved to a new house in the Asian Games Village, and this yard is rented out. It's small but complete."
Su Yuanzheng nodded slightly, his face full of smiles, and said:
"It's not too small, it's clean and new, it's more than enough for Miaomiao and I to live in. When Miaomiao goes to live on campus, I'll live alone, and I'm afraid it would be a waste of such a good place."
Then, Su Yuanzheng suddenly remembered something and asked curiously, "Asian Games Village? Is it the Asian Games Village that will be hosting the Asian Games?"
"That's right, Uncle Yuan. Because of the preparations for the Asian Games, there's been a large-scale development and construction there, with not only many buildings but also exquisite villas.
Commercial supporting facilities are also gradually improving. Many film and television actors and singers are keen to buy properties there, and some people also choose to buy houses in Fangzhuang. "Ye Jiayin explained patiently.
Tang Ziyi put the suitcase in the living room, walked out and said, "Next year will be the 11th Asian Games, Uncle Yuan, it's a coincidence that you and Miaomiao came. You will be able to witness it with your own eyes then.
Moreover, during the Asian Games, they will be recruiting actors and volunteers from universities. Maybe Miaomiao will have the opportunity to participate!"
Su Yuanzheng's eyes lit up with anticipation, and he said the two words he had said many times since coming to the capital, "That's great."
Since the topic turned to buying a house, Su Miao asked, "Sister Jiayin, do you know what the current housing prices in the Asian Games Village are?"
Ye Jiayin thought for a moment and then replied, "I'm not sure about this, but I read a newspaper report at the beginning of the year. If you buy an apartment now, it's about 1,700 to 1,800 yuan per square meter. The Asian Games Village will be more expensive."
Su Yuanzheng couldn't help but take a breath when he heard it, and said in surprise:
"1,700 yuan per square meter? That's not cheap... In Nancheng, the money for a yard here would probably only buy one toilet."
Su Miao smiled and said, "It's the capital after all! With a high economic level, the prices of goods and housing will naturally rise. Dad! Work hard! I want to live in a big courtyard and be a big lady!"
Su Yuanzheng was stunned for a moment, then said seriously, "You'd better not be a big girl. Neither feudalism nor capitalism is good, but the working class and peasant class also deserve to live in a big yard! Dad will definitely work hard to make money!"
After putting their luggage away, Ye Jiayin and Tang Ziyi took the Su family father and daughter to the restaurant for dinner.
As he passed the entrance to the alley, Su Yuanzheng saw a sign on the side of the road that read "Dongbu Zong Hutong." He couldn't help but read it out loud: "Dongbu Zong Hutong? That's an interesting name. Is there also a Xibu Zong Hutong?"
Jiayin replied, "Uncle Yuan, you're absolutely right. Going down this street is Xibuzong Hutong. There's an intersection in the opposite direction that leads to Beibuzong Hutong. This area is quite famous in the capital."
"Dad, I heard there are many former residences of celebrities here. Let's go out for a walk when we have time. Every three steps you take you will find the former residence of a great writer, and every ten steps you take you will find the ancestral home of a high-ranking official."
"Good, good, really good! It's worthy of being the capital!" Su Yuanzheng nodded repeatedly, becoming more and more amazed at the heritage of this city.
Tang Ziyi booked a seat at the famous FamilyMart restaurant in advance. On the way to the restaurant, Su Yuan was staring at the street outside the car window.
The road is wide and flat. There are more vehicles than in Nanning, but it is not crowded, and driving is very smooth.
The buildings on the street are lined up one after another, and their number far exceeds that of Yongcheng.
Housing issues have always been the most concerning issue for the grassroots people. Jiayin said that a large number of apartment buildings have been newly built in Beijing in recent years, and many citizens have been allocated housing by their units.
Looking at the neatly arranged, well-planned suites with balconies on the street, Su Yuanzheng's mood also soared. He deeply felt that the living standards of the people in the capital were indeed very good.
The specialty of this restaurant is Beijing roast duck, so the first step the waiter takes them to the restaurant is to choose duck embryos.
This was the first time Su Yuan had seen this kind of service. When buying roast duck in Nancheng, the most he could do was choose from the finished products. He could choose which duck he wanted, which part he wanted, or even just buy a duck leg.
If you can choose duck embryos like you can now, then you should buy the whole duck, right?
I saw a group of processed, naked ducks hanging neatly in a row, which was quite an interesting scene.
When the waiter heard that two people were from other places, he enthusiastically introduced them:
"We use stuffed ducks from Beijing. We've already removed the internal organs and blown them through the duck's cavity with sorghum stalks. Choose whichever one you like and we'll grill it for you!"
Su Yuanzheng looked around and felt that every duck was the same. He didn't know whether it was better to use fatter ducks or thinner ducks to make Beijing roast duck.
So he threw the difficult question to Tang Ziyi: "Ziyi, you choose. You are a local and more professional."
"Ah? Me? Okay... I'll choose."
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