Just like that, several people sat on the stools at the door of the convenience store and started a new round of verbal sparring.
"Boss, the price here is really the lowest, four hundred and twenty-one square meters."
Liu Bo said to Comrade Lao Du and the others with a wry smile.
"How about this? I'll use my authority to give each of you a basement! The basement is 50 square meters. Is that okay with you? This is already the maximum authority I have. If you're still not satisfied, there's nothing I can do."
"Manager Liu, could you please take us to see the basement?"
At this time, Jia Xiaomin asked the other party, and Du Chen's mother nodded and agreed to Jia Xiaomin's proposal. She was quite satisfied with the price, and there was an unexpected surprise.
"Come on, I have the key with me too. I'll take you over and have a look!"
Liu Bo didn't waste any words and just stood up and led a few people towards the community.
The basement has only one floor and six rooms, which is exactly the same square footage as the upper floor. There is also a small skylight for ventilation and sunlight.
"Not bad, Lao Du! This basement is quite big, we can put some things in it. What do you think?"
Du Chen's mother whispered to Comrade Lao Du next to her.
"Okay, Lao Ding, what do you think? Is it almost settled?"
Comrade Lao Du also thought it was a good idea, so he asked Lao Ding standing next to him whether he wanted to make a decision.
"I think it's okay! Why don't we just decide on it?"
Old Ding glanced at Jia Xiaomin and found that Jia Xiaomin was also very happy, so he followed Comrade Old Du in making the decision.
"Let's go, Manager Liu! Let's talk outside!"
For the next half day, Lao Du and the others followed Liu Bo to the bank to inquire about applying for a loan. After being busy for a long time, they only paid a deposit and still had to wait for the loan.
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Time flies. The house purchased by Lao Du and Lao Ding has been approved and the decoration has begun. And the time has come for Du Bin and Ding Miaomiao to take the high school entrance examination!
"Du Bin, Miao Miao, you must answer the questions carefully. Don't be careless. After you finish, you must check your papers carefully!"
Outside the examination room, Ren Surong and Jia Xiaomin were giving instructions to Du Bin and Ding Miaomiao one by one. Comrade Du and Comrade Ding just kept wiping their sweat. The weather was too hot!
"Okay, Mom and Dad, don't worry, I will definitely be able to get into the No. 1 Middle School in the city!"
Before Ding Miaomiao could say anything, Du Bin's chest was already pounding. Du Bin had indeed put in a lot of effort this year.
"Okay, I believe you. Can you and Miaomiao check again to see if you have your admission tickets and stationery?"
Du Chen's mother agreed verbally, but suddenly became worried about whether Du Bin and the others had packed their things.
"Okay, okay, take it, Mom, Dad, Uncle, and Auntie, we're going in first!"
Du Bin obediently checked the examination supplies, and seeing that Ding Miaomiao was fine, he spoke directly to his mother.
"Okay, slow down, don't rush, take your time! Give it your best shot!"
Old Du and his companions watched Du Bin and Ding Miaomiao enter the examination room before turning around and getting in the car to wait.
"This damn weather is too hot! I wonder if it's too hot in the exam room for the kids? Will they get heatstroke?"
Old Ding wiped the sweat from his head and said with some concern.
"It should be alright, right? We've got the mung bean soup and cooling oil ready. I don't think it's a big deal, right?"
Comrade Lao Du also became worried after hearing what Lao Ding said. After all, he has been in school for more than ten years. Whether he can succeed depends on this one day!
"What are you two thinking about? Can't you think of something positive? Seriously!"
Du Chen's mother said dissatisfiedly, and Jia Xiaomin nodded repeatedly.
"Okay, okay, let's not talk about it anymore. It's our fault!"
Comrade Lao Du also reacted and quickly apologized.
"By the way, Lao Du, how's the renovation of the house going? I wonder if we can move in after the summer vacation?"
Lao Ding also reacted and quickly changed the subject.
"Almost done. Now all that's left is finishing up. Let the house get rid of the odor during the summer break, and it'll be almost ready to live in when school starts."
Comrade Lao Du has been busy decorating the houses. Jia Xiaomin and Lao Ding have no time, so Comrade Lao Du has been busy decorating the houses of both families.
"I don't know if the questions this year are difficult. How did the two children do on the exam?"
At this time, Du Chen's mother began to worry again.
"Don't worry, sister. Both of you did well in the recent mock tests. If you perform normally, you will have no problem getting into No. 1 Middle School in the city."
Jia Xiaomin was trying to persuade Ren Surong and also to comfort herself.
"Okay, you just told us not to talk about the exam, and now you bring it up yourself!"
Comrade Lao Du said something to Du Chen's mother, and then asked Du Chen's mother again.
"Wife, we're going to have to move to the city soon. Have you thought about what to do with the businesses without a living area?"
Comrade Du's family also thought about this matter for a long time. After all, the purpose of buying a house in the city is to send the two children to school, so an adult must be spared to take care of Du Bin and Ding Miaomiao.
According to Du Chen, he didn't want to transfer schools. It was just right for him to go to school with his father every morning and go back home with Comrade Du after get off work in the evening.
Because it doesn't make much sense for Du Chen whether to transfer schools or not, Comrade Lao Du and Ren Surong have been troubled by this matter for a long time, and Du Chen still insists on his opinion.
"I'm thinking of leaving the store at the school gate to my younger sister. She's doing pretty well now anyway. If she wants to do it herself, how about we give it to her?"
Du Chen's mother asked Comrade Lao Du for his opinion. After all, it was also a profitable business, and it was the family's earliest business, so it had a different meaning.
"It's all fine. Then you can ask my younger sister what she thinks. If she wants to take over, then she can. If not, we'll give her a raise!"
The repair shop is very busy now, and Comrade Lao Du is busy every day. He really doesn't have the energy to take care of the store. Moreover, the income from the repair shop and cram school is enough for his family to live a comfortable life.
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"Du Chen, I heard your family bought a house in the city, right?"
During the break, Liu Yi walked to Du Chen's seat and asked Du Chen with a little sadness.
"Well, how did you know? I didn't tell you, did I?"
Du Chen was very curious about how Liu Yi knew this.
"Yesterday after school, I was in your store and heard your aunt and aunt chatting. They said you were planning to move during the summer vacation."
"Almost, but we won't move until almost the end of summer vacation."
Comrade Lao Du and his wife agreed to move into their new home during the summer vacation after the renovation was completed. However, Du Chen suggested that they should get rid of the smell during the summer vacation and move in before school started. Comrade Lao Du thought about it and agreed.
"So Du Chen, are you going to transfer schools after this summer vacation?"
Liu Yi's voice was already filled with tears. He really didn't want to let Du Chen go because Du Chen was his best friend.
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