Chapter 16 Pengcheng
As the whistle blew, the attendant shouted at the top of his voice: "This is the final stop, don't rush and don't push! Keep an eye on your luggage!"
We have arrived at Pengcheng.
"Xiao Wang, don't be anxious. Sit still and let others go first! After all, you have a child with you!" Zhao Dalong held down Wang Xiuren who was about to stand up, "Take care of your things and come with me later.
Wang Xiuren followed the advice, sat down, and looked around vigilantly.
After most people in the carriage had gotten off, the group got off with their luggage.
After the reform and opening up, Pengcheng has transformed from a small fishing village into a big city, and is filled with migrant workers from all over the world.
Although February was not the peak period for factories to resume work, the entire train station was still packed.
The burly Zhao Dalong led the way in front, carrying two snakeskin bags, Zhang Guixiang followed behind with a red and white nylon bag on her back, Lin Qiu was sandwiched in the middle with Wang Shan tied to his back, and Wang Xiuren followed behind with the luggage in both hands to prevent others from squeezing Wang Shan.
Four people rushed out of the station and squeezed onto the bus. Under the leadership of Zhao Dalong, they officially entered Pengcheng.
The whole city is in the process of construction, roads are being built everywhere, houses are being erected everywhere, the clanging sounds are playing the song of economic boom, everything here is full of vitality.
The most common vehicles on the wide streets are bicycles. Cars show their status among the flood of bicycles by honking their horns eagerly.
If you look down at this city from the sky, you will see countless tall buildings rising from the ground, as if they are supporting the sky for the low-rise houses and streets interspersed between them.
Lin Qiu and Wang Xiuren followed Zhao Dalong through countless turns and climbed several slopes, and finally arrived at the house he rented.
It's a very small single room. There is no space left after putting down the bed. All the things have to be stuffed under the bed. There is no separate bathroom. You have to go to the public toilet outside. The key is that the price is not cheap.
After putting down his luggage, Zhao Dalong went to find the landlord.
Not long after, the landlord came over with a bunch of keys in his hand. With a bulging belly, he asked in broken Mandarin, "Is this handsome guy looking to rent a room?"
Wang Xiuren quickly replied.
"Then come with me to see the house."
The landlord took the group to see the two single rooms on the fourth and fifth floors of Zhao Dalong's building. They were about the same size as the house Zhao Dalong rented, but the light was slightly brighter.
Lin Qiu took a look and was not very satisfied. If it was just him and Wang Xiuren living there, it wouldn't be a big deal, but with his daughter, the fourth and fifth floors were a bit high and not very convenient.
The landlord calmly took them to another building, which was newer and only two alleys away from Zhao Dalong's rental house.
The landlord opened a room on the second floor. The house was not big, with an area of less than 20 square meters. There was a kitchen at the entrance and a bathroom a little further inside. The bathroom was the largest space in the house. There was only a bed and a small dining table in it. The windows were large, so even though it was blocked by the building in front, the whole room was still very bright.
The walls were also very clean, the floor tiles were in good condition and not warped, there was no sign of water seepage in the corners of the toilet, the wooden windows were intact, and even the texture of the glass was the same as new.
This house is obviously much better than the previous two, but it is also true that the price has doubled.
Zhao Dalong clicked his tongue when he heard the price, "Let's save some money! There's no need to spend so much money on renting a house. The fourth and fifth floors are the same. Climbing more stairs will also exercise your body!"
Zhao Dalong was indeed considering them sincerely. Lin Qiu and Wang Xiuren hesitated for a long time, but finally made up their minds to rent this room. After all, my daughter is too young. If there is a bathroom in the house, it would be much more convenient for her to take a bath and go to the toilet. Then there is the issue of eating.
The two adults, Lin and the others, can eat in the cafeteria, but Wang Shan can’t. Lin Qiu must cook for her, so a kitchen is a necessity for them.
Zhao Dalong and Zhang Guixiang thought about it and felt that Xiao Wang and his wife were more thoughtful. Since they didn’t bring their children with them, they didn’t consider it so much, but the price was indeed expensive!
Seeing that they had made up their mind, the landlord asked them to bring their money and ID cards to go through the formalities.
After completing the registration, the landlord handed the certificate and keys to Wang Xiuren and left. Before leaving, he also reminded him to bring his ID card to the Public Security Committee to apply for a temporary residence permit.
After the temporary residence permit was processed, Zhao Dalong helped to deliver the luggage.
"Pack your luggage first. If you need anything, go to the store I told you about before to buy it. That store is owned by people from Yancheng, so they won't cheat us. Tomorrow at nine o'clock, I'll take you to see my cousin."
Wang Xiuren nodded, sent Zhao Dalong downstairs, and stuffed a pack of Changsha cigarettes into his pocket.
"Brother Zhao, you and sister-in-law have helped me so much, I don't know how to thank you. I will treat you to a meal after you are settled."
"We are all from the same hometown, why should we be so polite?" Zhao Dalong declined.
Wang Xiuren didn't argue with him and ran straight into the building, "I'll go upstairs to help Lin Qiu clean up."
Zhao Dalong touched the cigarette in his pocket and thought about asking Guixiang to take Lin Meizi to Xixiang to ask about the many garment factories there tomorrow.
Lin Qiu put Wang Shan on the bed and then instructed Wang Xiuren to wipe the bed and the doors and windows clean. He swept and mopped the floor, and soon the room was spotless.
After taking the luggage out of the bag and packing it up, the family decided to eat some biscuits to get by.
Wang Shan was less than two years old. After a long day of traveling, she felt tired and listless. She took a long time to bite a piece of biscuit but couldn't finish it.
Lin Qiu was very worried and touched her forehead. Fortunately, she didn't have a fever.
"Shanshan, do you want to eat some canned food?" Lin Qiu coaxed softly.
Wang Shan nodded, but still couldn't muster up the energy.
He reluctantly ate a lychee, then shook his head and refused to open his mouth again.
"Is Shanshan sleepy? Maybe she will feel better after a good sleep," Wang Xiuren guessed.
"Mom, go to sleep." Wang Shan said and her eyelids drooped.
Lin Qiu felt that this was not just simple sleepiness, but in this situation, she could only find a blanket, spread half on the bed and cover her with the other half, so that she could sleep.
I hope I don’t have a fever, Lin Qiu prayed.
He took out the list and arranged for Wang Xiuren to buy the items on the list, while Lin Qiu sat by the bed and watched over Wang Shan.
After buying the things and making the bed, Wang Xiuren and his wife washed up quietly and lay down on the bed.
"Outside, even water costs money!" Wang Xiuren sighed softly, "Tomorrow I will go with Brother Zhao to find his cousin to do some work."
"I'll go to the garment factory and ask tomorrow." Lin Qiu reached out and touched his daughter's forehead again, "I hope we can all make money quickly!"
It was already late at night, and the construction team in the distance was still working with headlights. Countless workers were struggling along with the city.
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