Shen Baojia and Chen Nianzhen found out about two houses.
One is the two houses left by an old man who passed away. His children and grandchildren live next to each other and can’t divide them, so they think of selling them and dividing the money directly.
One of them was two houses in a large courtyard. The owner had a better place to live and wanted to sell the original one, so the neighbors on both sides built a wall between them.
Both places are the same, there is no separate toilet and basically no privacy.
Feng Yijia rejected it after hearing it.
She didn't want to deal with a bunch of strangers, nor did she want her every word and action to be under everyone's scrutiny.
Since she was free today, she planned to go out and look for it by herself. Shen Baojia wanted to stop her, but was pulled back by Chen Nian. Then the boss came over and wanted to accompany her to look for it.
The two of them pushed their bicycles out of the yard, and Chen Nian looked at them from behind with an auntie smile on her face.
He nudged his friend with his elbow, raised the corner of his mouth and whispered, "Do you know what it means to be more interested in something other than the wine?
Brother Sheng, doesn't he know that there are fewer houses for sale in the city nowadays, and even fewer houses with their own doors and courtyards?
If they don't say it, they're just trying to create an opportunity to chase a wife!"
Chen Baojia understood. He simply glanced at the two people walking away, a dozen feet away, separated by a bicycle. Then he turned to look at his companion, who still looked thin after eating and drinking so well for so long, and snorted stubbornly, "I don't know what it means to have other intentions than to drink, but I know that thinking too much will not make you grow taller!"
"It's better to be short than to be short-sighted!"
"You're not lacking in cleverness, but your cleverness is like honeycomb coal, black and numerous!"
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The two boys were bickering and sorting mountain products in the yard, while Meng Sheng took Feng Yijia to ask around the county about where to sell houses.
When the sun is scorching, they don't walk around the streets. Instead, they ride their bikes to a place with a good surrounding environment, find a restaurant or grocery store, buy something, and then sit down and chat with the owner.
These people are well-informed. Not only can they find out about big things like which family is selling a house, but they can also find out about conflicts between couples and mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
After just one day, I gained a lot of gossip and delicious food, but there was no sign of the house I wanted to buy.
In the end, I unexpectedly learned something about the Hong family.
Hong Ying left the county with her daughter Meng Huan a few days ago and took unpaid leave. It is said that they went to the south.
The second son of the Hong family was also accompanying them and he resigned directly.
The old man of the Hong family was so sad about his daughter's situation that he retired from the county committee due to poor health.
After the restaurant lady finished her rambling, she added something meaningful: "I've said this, and you can just take it as it is. I guess only they themselves know what really happened."
Feng Yijia was not very interested in the Hong family, who were enemies, and just treated it as ordinary gossip.
Meng Sheng figured out something, but put it behind his mind.
No matter what kind of deals and dirty deeds they have inside, it is none of his business as a common man.
The waters in officialdom have always been deep and muddy since ancient times.
After hearing the gossip, Feng Yijia came out of the restaurant with a full stomach. His face was seven parts satisfied and three parts disappointed. He looked at the magnificent red clouds in the sky and said to Meng Sheng beside him, "It's getting late. Let's not go down to look for it today!"
Meng Sheng pushed his bicycle, which was laden with stuff, and nodded with a smile: "I'll listen to you. The store is almost starting to get customers now, and the boss is busy and has no time to chat with us."
After saying that, he asked tentatively: "How about staying in the city for two more days and then we can go out for a walk?"
Feng Yijia was somewhat tempted. Regardless of whether she could find a suitable house, the various delicious foods made her want to agree.
But after thinking about it, he shook his head and said, "Forget it, the important thing is to go back and collect more herbs to sell for money.
When the mountains are closed due to heavy snow for a few months and there's nothing to do, I can come to the city and stay there as long as I want!"
Well, it’s almost September, and it won’t be long before the mountains are closed due to heavy snow.
Meng Sheng was yearning for it, and didn't try to persuade him any further. He just said, "Okay, I've asked someone to keep an eye on the house during this period, and I'll let you know when there's something suitable.
Now I will take you to the small courtyard I mentioned earlier to settle down and rest."
Feng Yijia was exhausted after a day of running around outside, and replied listlessly, "Forget it. It's too much trouble to stay there for the night and then have to pack up. You can ride your bike back without worrying about losing it. I'll just find a guesthouse nearby to stay."
Meng Sheng felt a little regretful that he didn't take the person back to his yard to be alone with him, but he was content after spending the whole day with him.
He smiled at Yandada, a woman whose hair even showed a hint of laziness, and said, "Okay, let's do as you say!"
But you still have to be careful when you go out alone. Just go to the guesthouse where you used to stay. It’s not far from here.
If you don’t want to walk, I can take you there on my bike.”
Upon hearing this, Feng Yijia jumped onto the back of the bicycle without saying a word and was taken back to the guesthouse to book a new room.
Not to mention that this guy was so tired that he finished cleaning up before dark and collapsed on the bed, sleeping like a pig.
When Meng Sheng rode his bike back to the yard, the two brothers Meng Chao and Meng Qiang had already returned.
A corner of the main room was filled with their harvest from most of the day.
As soon as Meng Sheng entered the yard, he was pulled into the house by his younger brother. He then heard him excitedly pointing at sacks of different sizes and introducing them: "These are 200 towels, these are 100 pairs of gloves, and these are 100 pairs of nylon socks. I bought them wholesale from a dealer.
I calculated that I could make 40 yuan if I sold it at the market price.
These are fifty enamel basins, one thousand rubber bands, some scissors, needles and thread, etc., which were found by my eldest brother.
He also calculated that if he sold them all, he could make around fifty dollars."
Meng Qiang's eyes lit up as he continued, "Tomorrow there will be a market in Shuanghe Township. I have discussed this with the Third Brother.
Before daybreak, we should load up the ox cart and return home so that we can get a good spot.”
The two were very excited and just wanted to sell the goods and make money as soon as possible.
Meng Shengba had to take care of these two light bulbs, and said with a smile: “Just discuss and consider it.
Just note that no matter what, goods and money are not as important as people.
When something happens, take care of yourself first!"
Meng Chao curled his lips and said, "This isn't my first time buying and selling things. My parents and I have been there several times before, buying and selling food and livestock, as part of our family's New Year shopping. I think I have more experience than you, so don't worry!"
Shuanghe Township is a place that his family is relatively familiar with, and the public security there is usually pretty good, so Meng Sheng just gave some unnecessary reminders.
Hearing this, he turned to look at Meng Qiang and said, "School will start in two days, and there is also the final year of the college entrance examination.
The most important thing for you now is to study, don't get caught up in the money!"
Meng Qiang nodded and explained, "I know. I'll just go with the delivery team tomorrow. I'll just pay the money and not the work. Big Brother, just give me some pocket money when the time comes!"
Seeing that both of them had a plan in mind, Meng Sheng stopped nagging and said, "Okay, pack up and go to bed early. You can choose a time to leave tomorrow. I will go back with Feng Yijia later."
The two brothers snorted at the same time, complaining in their hearts as they washed up.
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