Mr. Tan smiled and said, "Red bricks and tiles are very popular now. If it costs five thousand yuan, we'll sell them by the pack, three hundred yuan per pack."
The real estate market is currently booming, which has led to a rise in building material prices. Mingjing thinks the current price is reasonable, and in a few days it will probably be less than 300 yuan.
How many tiles are in one bag?
"Fifty pieces."
Mingjing did the math and realized that at six yuan a piece, it wasn't very cost-effective.
“Boss, we need more than five thousand yuan. Five thousand yuan is for repairing our old house. I need to build a new house, which will cost a lot. Can you give us a discount?”
If it costs six yuan, but she wants tens of thousands of yuan in the future, wouldn't that empty her family's savings?
Seeing this, Ming Dahai and Sun Yunmei also cried and wiped away tears, saying how poor their family was, how their lives were getting better, and how they were not well treated.
Mr. Tan was moved to tears upon hearing this and agreed to lower the price by two yuan and even deliver it to his door.
"If you want it now, I'll deliver it to your home tomorrow."
Mingjing did the math in her head again. They hadn't brought 20,000 yuan with them today, so they had to go and withdraw the money.
"Boss Tan, I don't have that much money with me. How about this, you leave the goods with me for the night, and I'll get the money and pick them up tomorrow."
"That's fine. The market is good right now. People come to me every day to order tiles. You'd better hurry up, or I won't honor the order if it's over by tomorrow."
Mingjing led his family away from the building materials factory, then turned around and drove to the city's building materials market.
The building materials market in the city had a much wider selection of bricks and tiles than the one in the town. Mingjing chose a large brick and tile specialty store, where many bricks and tiles were displayed at the entrance.
The store also displays many building material models.
Mingjing stated that he wanted five thousand red bricks, but the salesperson ignored him and rolled his eyes as he pushed them to the young girl who had just arrived.
The red tiles cost 300 yuan a bag, the same as the previous vendor, and the price is non-negotiable, but they can throw in five bags of cement.
After leaving the building materials market, Mingjing and his family found a noodle shop to eat wontons.
"Dad, which one do you think is better?"
The most important part of building a house is the roof. Mingjing doesn't know anything about building materials, so he can only ask Mingdahai.
“I think the town is nice. The city is too expensive. It’s cheaper to have it delivered directly to my home.”
Mingjing looked at Sun Yunmei, "Mom, I'm planning to repair the roof, replace it with red tiles, and buy two buckets of nice paint to paint the walls. Do you have any objections?"
Mingliang chuckled, "Whatever your opinion, it's your decision."
"Okay, Mom and Dad, let's eat quickly. After we finish eating, we'll go to the bank to withdraw some money for tomorrow."
After Mingjing finished speaking, she lowered her head and ate her food.
The wontons here may seem bland, but a few unassuming yellow chili flakes in the soup will make your mouth water with the spiciness.
After finishing their meal, Ming Dahai went back to town to place an order, while Ming Jing went directly to the bank to withdraw money.
Because he was planning to buy building materials, Mingjing withdrew 70,000 yuan at once, intending to purchase a large quantity of building materials after acquiring the land.
After collecting the money, Mingjing rushed back to the building materials market in town. Thinking that things might change if he waited too long, he decided to place an order for 5,000 bricks and tiles that very night and pay a deposit of 5,000 yuan.
Mr. Tan promised to deliver the goods to her door tomorrow. After keeping the receipt, Mingjing rode her electric bike home.
The electric scooter ran out of power just as it reached town, so Mingjing thought he'd borrow some electricity from a seafood restaurant and let Mingda and the others go home first.
Dong Li didn't do business today. The table was piled high with all kinds of meat and seafood, and a large plate of firecrackers was also prepared, along with many "double happiness" characters.
After Mingjing finished charging the car, he asked curiously, "Uncle Dong, what's going on? Is there a happy occasion at home?"
"Of course," Xie Junan said, standing to the side helping to prepare the squid. "It's a wonderful occasion, a wedding."
Mingjing was taken aback for a moment, then calmly said, "Uncle Dong, congratulations! I wonder which family's daughter it is, and when the wedding is set? I will definitely come."
"Of course you're coming."
Mingjing was clearly displeased. Seeing Xie Jun'an's expression, she even had a moment of doubt that it was true.
"How could the bride not come? Otherwise, who would I marry?"
Mingjing looked annoyed and glared at him, "Little Xie can joke now, but it's not funny at all."
“Don’t listen to this kid’s nonsense. Mingjing, Jun’an just retired from the army. I was thinking of inviting all the relatives and friends over to celebrate and ask them to find him a job.”
“It’s not good for him to always help out at my little seafood restaurant. He’s got the ability to do something big. You should come too. The date is set for the 20th.”
Dong Li smiled and tried to smooth things over.
"Okay, Uncle Dong, I'll definitely come." Mingjing rolled up her sleeves and sat down to help Dong Li prepare the squid. She charged her phone before leaving to go home.
As soon as Mingjing arrived home, Sun Yunmei needed to use the car.
“Repairing a house is a big deal. If we choose a good day, it will be done quickly. I’m thinking of going to town to buy some chicken, duck, fish and meat, and treating the whole village to a meal. It will be a good start to a new look.”
Mingjing didn't really agree. Last time, she treated the villagers to abalone, and now she's going to treat them again. People would think her family is incredibly wealthy.
Even if you're going to invite family members, it's just your uncles and aunts having a meal. If outsiders have to get involved, how much money would that cost?
"Repairing the roof is a big deal. It's a place where the whole family can shelter from the wind and rain. The more people there are, the more lively the place will be, and the more prosperous the life will be."
Mingjing thought about it and realized he was right. Where there are people, there is life; and where there is a lively atmosphere, life is good.
"Mom, there's no rush. We haven't even checked the almanac for the date to renovate the roof yet. You won't be able to keep all those things you bought."
Mingjing pulled Sun Yunmei into the house and took out a wad of cash. "This is what I withdrew from the bank. I'm keeping it for building the house. You keep it safe."
Sun Yunmei beamed with joy as she took the money.
Lately, she feels like money is growing legs and running to her house on its own, and she feels like she's picking up money every day.
In the past, Mingda grew rice and occasionally caught abalone while beachcombing. He would buy abalone for a thousand or eight hundred, which was only enough to make a living. In addition, Mingliang was not good at making money, so there was no extra money in the family.
He earned hundreds of thousands of yuan in less than a month by following Mingjing to go beachcombing.
She would never dare to do that in her wildest dreams.
"Mom and Dad, I thought about it today. Although we have a new boat, it's too new. It's fine for sea fishing, but not suitable for fishing and hauling in nets. We need to get a smaller boat."
Ming Dahai nodded in agreement, “Mingjing is right. That boat is too new. I don’t dare to get it dirty at all. But apart from Song Yugui, it seems that there are no other boats in the village.”
"Mingjing, that boat is unlucky. I'd better find someone to build one for you."
Ming Dahai knew perfectly well whether the ship's fate was auspicious or inauspicious, but once the label was on him, it was hard to find any bad luck. If it actually came true, then there would be trouble.
Mingjing smiled; whether it was auspicious or not was entirely up to her.
"Dad, if Song Yugui wants us to take over his ship, then that's auspicious. Have you forgotten whose apprentice I am?"
“But didn’t you say you didn’t want that ship? It would be so embarrassing to go to Song Yugui now,” Sun Yunmei said, unable to save face.
"Just because I don't want it doesn't mean others don't. As long as it's not bought from Song Yugui, it's fine."
"Then figure it out yourself."
Ming Dahai knew that his daughter was determined, and there was no point in saying anything, so he simply stopped thinking about it.
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