By the time we arrived at the station, it was almost two o'clock. We had a quick lunch on the bus and took a taxi directly to the hotel after getting out of the station. It had been more than ten years since Grandma Qian last came to City A when her son got married for the second time. Looking at the tall buildings and the cars coming and going that she couldn't name, she felt nervous and curious.
Qian Muchue booked a brand chain hotel, which was economical and guaranteed. She asked for a standard double room with two beds and a large floor-to-ceiling window. Grandma Qian had never stayed in such a good hotel and kept complaining that Qian Muchue was spending money recklessly. The last time she came to City A, she stayed in a small hotel booked by Qian Yifeng. The conditions were very poor and the room was full of the smell of cigarettes.
Qian Xiaoya adapted very well. Qian Muchue spread out the sheets she usually slept on and lay on the bed, rolling back and forth, squirming her fat body and trying to crawl. She had been learning to crawl these days.
"Grandma, look, this faucet is hot water when it's turned to the right, and cold water when it's turned to the left. You can't boil water to drink."
"The toilet is a sensor toilet. You don't have to worry about it after you use it. It will flush itself."
"All the toiletries are in this drawer."
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Grandma Qian had never used these things, so Qian Muchue patiently taught her how to use them.
"Cities are definitely better. There's no such thing as these in the countryside."
Grandma Qian sighed, Qian Muchue smiled but said nothing. As long as you have money, there is nothing you can't get in the countryside. It's just that Qian Yifeng has become a city dweller, and the old lady is still a poor person in the countryside.
After a short rest in the afternoon, Qian Muchue took Grandma Qian and Qian Xiaoya out for a walk. Grandma Qian was afraid of wasting money, so they had dinner at a fast food restaurant. Two servings of rice with some minced meat cost more than 40 yuan, which made Grandma Qian heartbroken.
"Yaya is so big now, I want to buy her a stroller so that she can go out more conveniently." Qian Muchue said while teasing Qian Xiaoya who was moving around in her arms.
"Well, it's time to buy one. Our Yaya is getting heavier and heavier. Soon, great-grandmother won't be able to carry her anymore."
Although the old lady is very frugal, she will still buy what Yaya needs. When they were in the countryside, everyone was an acquaintance, and Qian Muchue's pregnancy before marriage was not something to brag about. She never took Yaya out, and just took her for a stroll in her own yard. There was really no need to use a stroller.
Since they agreed, Qian Muchue thought about buying the things today. The map showed that there was a maternity and baby store not far from the hotel, which was only about 10 minutes’ walk away, just enough time to digest the food.
In the store, Grandma Qian felt uncomfortable all the time. It was the first time for an old rural lady to visit such a store. She felt like a poor girl entering a luxury store. She felt inferior and uncomfortable everywhere.
Qian Muchue noticed that Grandma Qian was acting strangely, so she cut the Gordian knot and chose an ordinary stroller that could be used for both lying down and sitting, spending more than 300 yuan. In fact, what she wanted to buy most was this year's new model that could be folded in a second, but it cost more than 1,000 yuan. Considering that Grandma Qian would probably be heartbroken and unable to sleep all night if she bought it, even this ordinary model was still being said to be expensive.
When returning to the hotel, Qian Xiaoya was pushed back in the stroller. The little guy was very satisfied with his new car and fell asleep before reaching the hotel.
The next morning, we had breakfast at the hotel. The room Qian Muchue booked included breakfast for two, which included porridge, fried rice, soy milk, noodles, various snacks, etc. It was buffet style and food could be picked up on demand.
Grandma Qian had a particularly good appetite today and ate a lot more than usual. The old lady thought that all the food was bought with money and she had to make her money back, so she not only ate it herself, but also let Qian Muchue eat more.
Yesterday, I made an appointment with the landlord to view the house. Both times were in the morning, one at 9:30 and the other at 10:30. The two communities are not far from each other. Considering that many landlords would mind if the tenants are elderly, Qian Muchue decided to go house viewing alone. After arranging for Grandma Qian and Qian Xiaoya, she set off.
The University of Finance and Economics in City A where Qian Muchue is located is far away from the city center, and the surrounding houses are relatively cheaper. According to her initial budget, Qian Muchue can still choose. The two houses she is going to see today are both pretty good.
The first place they went to was a Cuizhuyuan community. The landlord was a middle-aged man in his 30s, surnamed Zhong. He had two apartments in City A, one for his own use and the other for rent. When Mr. Zhong saw Qian Muchue for the first time, he couldn't hide the surprise on his face. He was very enthusiastic when showing the house. Qian Muchue thought this house was okay. It was a two-bedroom apartment with an area of more than 80 square meters. The decoration was in line with the tastes of young people. It was a new community, a low-rise building. Mr. Zhong's house was on the 8th floor. The biggest advantage was convenient transportation. There were subways and buses within 5 minutes of leaving the house. Mr. Zhong was very generous in paying the rent, which was 200 yuan cheaper, to 3,800 yuan a month.
The second house they looked at was in Heping Garden Community, an old community with five floors and no elevator. The house Qian Muchue looked at was on the first floor. The owners were an elderly couple with only one daughter who was married in the same city. The old couple were old and their daughter was worried about them. She was too busy to take care of her elderly parents, so this year she rented a house downstairs for the old couple to live in so that they could take care of them more easily. The old couple couldn't persuade their daughter, so they rented out the house.
This house was previously owned by the owner, and it has everything you need, so you can really move in right away. The house is also very large, over 130 square meters, with two bedrooms, a study, a large living room and kitchen. It should have been renovated in recent years and doesn't look old at all. The biggest advantage is that there is a yard of more than 30 square meters on the first floor. The old couple used to grow vegetables in the yard, and Grandma Qian must like it very much.
Compared with the first house, the location of Heping Garden Community is average. It takes more than ten minutes to walk to the nearest subway entrance and bus stop. The lighting on the first floor is poor. In addition, the landlord requires rent to be paid every six months. However, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. It is very suitable for living with the elderly and children. It takes more than 20 minutes to walk to City A University of Finance and Economics. Transportation is not a problem for Qian Muchue. The price is a little more expensive than the first one, 4,200 yuan a month. Qian Muchue does not show it on her face, but she is very satisfied in her heart.
The daughter of the landlord couple is usually busy and decisive in her work. Today she took time out to take Qian Muchue to see the house. She even brought the rental contract with her. She heard that Qian Muchue was a university student named A and lived with her family. She was very satisfied with such a tenant. Qian Muchue was also very straightforward. She made the decision on the spot, signed the contract, and paid half a year's rent and one month's deposit.
As soon as the rent was paid, her wallet was almost empty, but Qian Muchue was very happy. She finally had a home in City A, which made her happier than when she bought her first house. Although it was a rented house, it was a home with Grandma Qian and Qian Xiaoya.
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