Chapter 35 News
While Wang Xiuren and his wife were busy packing their things, the landlord and his family walked out of the rental house and started discussing Wang Xiuren's family.
"Xiao Wang's family is great!" The landlord smiled, his eyes full of admiration, "They are kind-hearted and not greedy!"
"Yes! This young man is an honest man, and his wife knows how to behave properly." The landlord's wife also agreed, "Even his little sister, who is only a little old, is very well behaved and not noisy at all."
"This family looks nice!" The landlord's son held the fat boy with some effort, "Ah Hao should lose some weight, I can hardly hold him anymore!"
"Why lose weight? I think you are weak!" The landlord's wife was unhappy when she heard it, "Ah Hao is white and fat, which means he is blessed."
The landlord also glared at his son: "If you can't hold him, take my place!"
"Okay, okay, Ah Hao is not fat, I am weak, I am weak!"
The landlord's son was very tactful and did not argue with his parents. He changed the subject.
"This brother is really admirable. He saved Ah Hao and didn't even think of asking us for favors. It's not like he doesn't know our family's background."
"It's rare to find someone who does good without expecting anything in return!" The landlord's daughter-in-law interrupted, "The tenants of my aunt's house gave gifts to that person after they helped take her to the hospital when she fell. As soon as that person saw my aunt, he brought up that incident and asked her for benefits in both open and covert ways. It's so annoying!"
"People are different!" The landlord touched his chin. "I helped them because I saw that they looked clear-headed. But Xiao Wang came to our house with some fruit that night and sent us rice dumplings on the Dragon Boat Festival. I didn't really like what they sent, but these things show that they are grateful people."
"I didn't expect that you helped them with a small favor, and they gave us a big favor in return!" The landlord's wife took over the conversation, "Ah Xing mentioned that he wanted to move them to a bigger house for free, but they didn't agree. So he also wanted to move them to a different person? Just think about it! This family is very honest!"
"Not only is he honest, he's also hardworking! Xiao Wang has been here for a few months and works except on holidays. His wife does the same. When there's little work to do at the factory, she pushes her bicycle and sells popsicles. I think this family will have a good life in the future!"
Although the landlord didn't have much dealings with Xiao Wang, he still knew clearly what kind of person the tenant was.
"Dad!" The landlord's wife said hesitantly, "The government is planning to clean up the stalls in the Xixiang factory area and is planning to build a commercial street. Our post office will definitely set up a newsstand there. Should we tell them the news? Just consider it as a way of repaying their kindness."
"A newsstand is a good opportunity that everyone wants!" Ah Xing knew that the newsstand looked inconspicuous, but money came in every day, and the amount was not small.
The landlord thought for a while before answering, "Let's talk to them about it when we deliver the keys tomorrow. If they have any ideas, we'll help them out. If not, forget it! It all depends on their vision!"
"That's good too. We have repaid Ah Hao for saving our lives!" The landlord chanted "Amitabha" again, "I'll take Ah Hao to the temple to pray and ask for the Buddha's blessing some other day!"
"Our whole family will go!" the landlord made the final decision.
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The next day, although Wang Xiuren's legs felt much better than the day before, they were still a little sore. Lin Qiu asked him to rest for another day, but he insisted on going to work and limped downstairs.
When they arrived at the construction site, their fellow workers asked Wang Xiuren why he had asked for leave, and Wang Xiuren answered vaguely. Yang Guiman also asked about this matter. Wang Xiuren took advantage of the fact that there were few people around and whispered the matter to Yang Guiman.
"You did a good deed but you're still hiding it!" Yang Guiman slapped Wang Xiuren on the shoulder, "It seems your landlord is not a stingy person. Just accept what he gives you, but don't ask for it."
Wang Xiuren was suddenly hit and staggered. Doesn’t Brother Man know how strong his hands are?
"Brother Man, am I that kind of person? I feel uncomfortable keeping those things." He rubbed his shoulders and argued quietly, "I'm not doing this for any reward!"
"What's wrong with that? You saved my life!" Yang Guiman also knew Wang Xiuren's character and thought for him, "A rich man wouldn't care about such a small thing. Besides, it wasn't you who asked for it. You are upright, what are you afraid of?"
"That's right!" Wang Xiuren felt relieved after hearing what Yang Guiman said. He would not do such a shameless thing as asking others for favors anyway.
"Well, you should get off work early today and clean up the house. Aren't you moving? You can't let your sister-in-law be busy alone." Yang Guiman advised this honest little brother.
"It's okay. The keys will be delivered tonight. My wife and I have discussed it and we will move slowly. It's not far away anyway."
"Okay, as long as you can achieve your goals!" Yang Guiman waved his hand and added, "Don't go up the stairs these two days!"
"Okay!" Wang Xiuren was also afraid of something going wrong, so he agreed readily.
During dinner in the evening, Wang Xiuren told Lin Qiu what Yang Guiman had said again.
"Brother Man is right. Let's listen to him!" Lin Qiu also agreed. "Let's go over there and clean up the place, and then we can move slowly."
"Okay, Shanshan, eat quickly, we'll go see the new rental house later!" Wang Xiuren picked up a piece of pork ribs for Wang Shan.
When Wang Shan heard this, she immediately started eating faster.
"Don't be in a hurry, chew slowly, don't choke!"
When Wang Shan heard what her mother said, she slowed down and chewed the rice in her mouth carefully.
After dinner, the landlord couple came over with a ring of keys.
"Xiao Wang, have you eaten? If you have, I'll take you there!" The landlord looked kind.
"Uncle and aunt, we have eaten. Sorry for bothering you!" Wang Xiuren answered generously.
"Okay, let's go now!"
Building 4 is not far from the current rental house, closer to the area where the locals live, and also closer to Wang Shan’s nursery.
After going up to the third floor and opening the door, a two-bedroom apartment appeared in front of Wang Xiuren and his family.
The house is about 70 square meters and has north-south ventilation. There is a wall on the left side of the door, and the kitchen is on the right side. The kitchen door opens to the wall. After entering, there is an octagonal table against the wall, which is the dining area. Further in is the living room, which only has a broken chair and looks empty. Beyond the living room is a balcony. There is a small bedroom on the right side of the kitchen, and the large bedroom is located on the right side of the living room. The doors of the large and small bedrooms are opposite each other, and there is a bathroom in the middle.
This house is not only open from north to south, but also has a good layout. Wang Xiuren and Lin Qiu are both very satisfied, especially Lin Qiu. What she was most satisfied with was having a balcony, where she could finally hang out her clothes and bedding to dry.
"How about this house?" The landlord's wife looked at the two of them with a smile.
"It's because of your blessing that we can live in this nice house!" Lin Qiu said beautifully and sincerely, "Uncle and Aunt, such a nice house is really cheap for us."
"We're relieved if you think it's good!" The landlord was even happier to hear the good words, "This room is missing some furniture. The old furniture that Xing replaced when he got married is still in the warehouse. If you don't mind, come and pick a few pieces!"
"How can this be so embarrassing? You've already taken so much care of us..."
Wang Xiuren was interrupted by the landlord's wife before he could finish his refusal.
"Xiao Wang, please don't be polite. Those furniture are just gathering dust in the warehouse anyway. You can pick up a few suitable pieces to use first. You can't take these things away. They are still in my house!"
"Then we are benefiting from uncle and aunt again!" Lin Qiu pulled Wang Xiuren and bowed to the landlord couple.
"You guys! Alas..." The landlord turned sideways.
The landlord's wife took the key and handed it to Lin Qiu, "Let's go pick out some useful furniture!"
When I went to the warehouse, I found that all the furniture was made of good materials that were 70% new. Lin Qiu picked out two beds, but refused to choose a set of wooden sofas and coffee table. The landlord moved out two more wardrobes.
"Move this over there. I think that round table is not very useful!" The landlord's wife pointed at a set of dining table and chairs and said, "We made it when we renovated our house. They are all good materials. It's a pity to leave it here and collect dust. You guys can use it!"
Lin Qiu and Wang Xiuren were already numb. They stood aside holding Wang Shan's hand and watched the landlord couple pick out furniture while reminiscing about the past.
"Okay, I'll call a few people to help you carry it up!" The landlord finally made his choice and turned to walk outside.
"Uncle, I can move it by myself, no need to trouble others!" Wang Xiuren quickly stopped the landlord.
"It's a small matter! We are all from the same ancestral hall. It only takes a shout to call for a few strong men!"
The landlord waved his hand, stood at the door, and called out, "Ah Xing, A Wang, Sheng Zi, A Kang, come and help if you have time!"
After a while, the landlord's son came over with three men. I guess he had explained the situation to them. The men didn't say anything and just carried the furniture out.
"Go open the door!" Lin Qiu handed the key to Wang Xiuren.
Wang Xiuren quickly took the key and chased after him with a chair in each hand.
After Lin Qiu took Wang Shan to thank the landlord and his wife, they went straight to the convenience store, bought a can of Jianlibao and a pack of cigarettes, and walked towards Building 4.
With strength in numbers, the furniture was quickly delivered to the rented house and placed under the landlord's command.
"Xiao Wang, the placement of this furniture also pays attention to Feng Shui. I have been following a master for the past few years, so I know a little bit about it. Don't blame me for interfering in your business!"
"How could that be? You treat me like one of your own. I can't thank you enough!"
Wang Xiuren knew that people in Guangdong Province paid great attention to feng shui, especially the older generation.
"You guys take care of the hygiene in the next two days, and wait for uncle to help you choose a good day, then you can move in!"
"Okay! Then I'd like to thank you, uncle!"
"Brother, now that we have moved the things, we brothers will go back first. Let's have tea together when we have time!" Ah Xing was panting, with sweat on his forehead.
"Thank you, Ah Xing and the other brothers!" Wang Xiuren quickly handed over cigarettes and Jianlibao, "Everyone, quench your thirst and relieve your fatigue!"
"Brother, you're welcome!"
"Yeah, it's just lifting some furniture, it's just a piece of cake!"
"That's right! We are brothers, why are you being so polite?"
Ah Xing and several others felt that Wang Xiuren was generous and magnanimous, and the smile on his face was more sincere.
"You guys are already showing respect to me by helping me. It's impossible that I can't even get water to drink after helping me, right?" Wang Xiuren felt that he had gotten a great deal. He got a set of furniture for free and someone even helped to deliver it to him.
"Go on! You guys really put in a lot of effort!" The landlord also felt that Wang Xiuren's family was polite and did not take other people's help for granted. A bottle of water or a pack of cigarettes are not expensive things, but they can illustrate the principles of being a person and doing things.
"Okay, brother thinks highly of us. If you have anything to say, just ask directly! We will go back first."
Ah Xing carried the things and asked a few people to go downstairs.
The landlord watched the few people go downstairs, and then he solemnly said to Wang Xiuren and his wife: "Xiao Wang, I have a piece of news to tell you. See what you think."
Wang Xiuren and Lin Qiu looked at each other, somewhat puzzled.
"It's like this. My daughter-in-law works in the post office. The government plans to build a commercial street near the Xixiang Garment Factory. According to the plan, the post office must have a newsstand there. If you have any ideas, come to me!" The landlord told the two of them this news that ordinary people could not access.
Wang Xiuren and Lin Qiu were a little confused.
"Thank you uncle for telling us this news. Xiu Ren and I will seriously consider it!" Lin Qiu reacted faster.
"Think it over carefully for yourself. Opportunities don't wait for anyone!" The landlord said this meaningfully and went home.
"Wife, what do you think?" Wang Xiuren was a little confused. What did the newsstand have to do with him? I'm not from the post office!
"Let's talk about it when we get back. Let's clean up first!" Many ideas came to Lin Qiu's mind, but he just couldn't sort them out.
"Okay!" Wang Xiuren picked up the broom, stood on a chair and began to sweep the paint and spider webs on the ceiling.
Lin Qiu took a rag and started wiping the furniture, and even Wang Shan picked up a rag to wipe the table.
No one realized that their family's fate was beginning to move in another direction.
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