Chapter 299: Visiting Beijing
Huo Beichuan nudged Shen Jintao with his elbow and said, "Wife, do you think that's Uncle Li and his friends?"
Chen Jintao looked over curiously, Hey!
It really was Uncle Li and his old friends. I didn’t know if those old men had made an appointment in Beijing this time. Anyway, the expression on everyone’s face was exactly the same as Uncle Li’s. They were so engrossed that they didn’t even notice that someone was looking at them.
When the national flag was slowly raised, the old men shed tears one by one. Only people like them could understand such feelings. Even Huo Beichuan couldn't understand it, because when he joined the army, the country was relatively peaceful, which was a completely different situation from that of Uncle Li and the others.
Even though the country's international status still needs to be improved, it can already gain superficial respect.
The world is big, but also small.
After the flag-raising ceremony was over, Shen Jintao and Huo Beichuan went to Uncle Li's side.
"Uncle Li, I didn't expect to see you here, what a coincidence."
Uncle Li then noticed that Chen Jintao and Huo Beichuan had also come to Jingshi.
"Hey! Really? I haven't seen you guys for a long time. Every time I go to the store, Xiao Shen is not there. Your clerk said you are very busy."
Uncle Li said with a smile.
Other old men had also drunk with Huo Beichuan. These old men were the kind of people who were more casual. They smiled when they saw them and there was almost no sense of strangeness.
"Yes, I'm a little busy. This time I came to Beijing for work, but I've finished it." Shen Jintao nodded.
"My husband saw you when we were raising the national flag just now. I didn't expect you to come to Beijing. You have a really good life. It would be great if we could travel around when we retire."
Uncle Li laughed. He was actually very satisfied with his current life. "You are such a sweet talker. You are so good at making money. Can't you go wherever you want to play in the future? Besides, you are still so young, unlike us old guys who see each other less and less."
"Look at what you said. I think you are in good health. How long do you plan to stay in Beijing this time, Uncle Li?"
"I'm going back soon too. I'm going to buy a ticket tomorrow. I can't stay out for too long. I'm also thinking about my little grandson at home!"
Uncle Li said with a smile.
"That's a coincidence, isn't it? We are also planning to buy train tickets tomorrow and go back the day after tomorrow. How about I ask my wife to buy them for you, so that we can go back together and have someone to keep us company."
"Okay!" Uncle Li did not refuse Chen Jintao's proposal.
Of course the old men still wanted to go around, so Chen Jintao and Huo Beichuan said goodbye to them, and agreed with Uncle Li to meet up the day after tomorrow before parting ways.
Today, the couple will definitely go to see the famous attractions in Beijing, including the magnificent Forbidden City.
This place has now become a tourist attraction and you need to buy a ticket to enter.
This was not the first time that Chen Jintao had entered here. She had been here in her previous life. However, she was very busy with business in her previous life and there was no one who could help her, so she just took a quick walk around. Moreover, the Forbidden City was crowded with tourists at that time, and it was not as quiet and peaceful as it is now.
"In fact, our country used to be really strong!" Chen Jintao looked at the high palace walls, as if she could imagine the stories that had happened in the deep palace.
"I will be stronger in the future!"
Although Huo Beichuan had never seen what the future would be like, he had heard from his wife about it, and he also had the confidence.
The couple went to see Shichahai again. Although it is called a sea, it is just a very long river. However, it is also a very famous tourist attraction in later generations.
Finally, Chen Jintao took Huo Beichuan to an area where courtyard houses were more densely populated. Her goal was clear, which was to see if there was any courtyard house that could be bought directly.
In the past two years, some people have been rehabilitated, and the houses that were previously taken away have been returned to those people. However, Chen Jintao heard from some people in her previous life that many people were traumatized by what happened in previous years and were afraid that there would be problems if they kept such houses. So many people sold the houses after getting them back. When the price of the courtyard houses got higher and higher, it was too late to regret.
What is Beijing? It is the heart of the country. These courtyard houses, even if they are just small ones with one or two courtyards, can be sold at sky-high prices in later generations.
Moreover, there are many opportunities in Beijing. Chen Jintao will definitely come to Beijing more often in the future. It will be much more convenient to have a house here.
Money won't lay eggs if it just sits there, so it's better to buy more houses.
It is not realistic for Chen Jintao to engage in real estate with her current assets, and she really likes courtyard houses.
Huo Beichuan had even less objection. He often felt that the money he earned was useless and it was his wife who was really good at making money. He had saved several thousand yuan in the past few years. Of course, the passbook was with his wife. Huo Beichuan said that no matter whether the allowances he saved were enough to buy a house, his wife had to spend the money.
Shen Jintao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "It's still a question whether we can buy a house today."
"Who cares! If you want to spend money, spend my money first."
Huo Beichuan was very persistent in this regard. "How long has it been since you spent my money? You make me feel like I have lost my dignity as a man."
Chen Jintao: ...
"Okay, let's find out first."
Otherwise, why do people of this era have a filter for soldiers? Huo Beichuan just asked around in Nanluoguxiang, and several enthusiastic old men and women told him which house they wanted to sell. Chen Jintao felt a little jealous.
In this era, such an upright soldier is really a heartthrob.
"Young man, let me tell you, the houses in our area are great. You see the one at the back? It has a large courtyard with three entrances. It's great, but it's too big. No one can afford to pay that much money yet. There are many people who want that house. If you have money, buy that one. That one is great!"
The kind old lady smiled and pulled Huo Beichuan and said.
Huo Beichuan nodded seriously, "Aunt, do you know the owner of the house there? Can we go and see the house?"
"Of course you can. It's a simple matter. I'll go get someone for you right away!"
The aunt ran away in a hurry.
Chen Jintao looked at Huo Beichuan with envy and jealousy, "Your action was really smooth. You found out the third courtyard so quickly."
"That's because you didn't do anything. My wife is truly loved by everyone." Huo Beichuan flattered her.
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