When Yi Zhonghai heard about Xu Damao's matter, he breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that all he needed to do was raise his hand to agree, and nothing else was required. That was good.
“Da Mao, look at what you’re saying. We’re all from the same compound, there’s no question of disturbing you. We all know about your family’s situation, and since you need it, we’ll definitely support you. Don’t worry, I don’t think anyone will have any objections, right?” Yi Zhonghai looked at the people in the compound next to him.
When everyone heard it was about home renovations, they naturally had no objections. Although it would affect their lives, the impact wouldn't be significant. Besides, maintaining a good relationship with Xu Damao might come in handy someday.
“Xu Damao, I don’t know what others think, but this renovation will definitely have a big impact on my little Huaihua. She’s so tiny, and the clanging and banging noise from the renovation will disturb her sleep…”
Yi Zhonghai was surprised that while the others in the compound had no objections, Jia Zhangshi, the very person who had donated today, suddenly appeared. He almost smashed his head in frustration, cursing inwardly for having such a despicable teammate. Didn't she know that everyone was working for her family's benefit?
Without Xu Damao needing to say anything, Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu immediately began cleaning up the mess. Qin Huairu first covered Jia Zhangshi's mouth with her hand, silencing her. Then Yi Zhonghai announced that no one objected and the motion passed unanimously.
"Da Mao, everyone agrees on this, so you can do it with confidence. If you encounter any difficulties, just come to me, and I will definitely help you coordinate it!" Yi Zhonghai said confidently.
Seeing that Yi Zhonghai had expressed his opinion, Xu Damao reciprocated by quickly taking out 5 yuan from his pocket and handing it to Yan Fugui for registration. His 5 yuan was less than Yi Zhonghai's, but the same as Liu Haizhong's and Yan Fugui's, which was perfectly acceptable.
Seeing that the compound's number one troublemaker had been dealt with, Yi Zhonghai knew that today's fundraising event wouldn't have any other difficulties, so he actively encouraged others to donate. Some donated 1 yuan, some donated 5 mao, basically everyone donated something, just not much. In the end, the three old men, Xu Damao, and Sha Zhu took the lion's share.
Yi Zhonghai wasn't necessarily concerned with how much everyone donated, but rather wanted to use the community donations to promote his philosophy of "everyone for me, and me for everyone" within the compound, ensuring he would have support in his old age. Furthermore, everyone in the compound knew how much he donated, so if Bang Geng didn't provide for him in his old age, he would naturally have something to say.
With the donation from the compound over, Xu Damao's own renovation plans were put on the agenda. He didn't take advantage of the auto repair shop for materials; instead, he purchased them directly from a building materials factory, paying for them himself and even getting receipts, just in case someone used them against him later.
As for the renovation workers, Xu Damao had many acquaintances in the neighborhood office who directly recommended some, and the quotes were very reasonable. The renovation workers inspected the house and ultimately determined that Xu Damao's plan to build a two-story house was not feasible.
Fortunately, it's possible to build a bathroom in the house, but Xu Damao will need to handle the materials and procedures himself.
"Da Mao, busy?" Just as Xu Da Mao was thinking about when to go to the subdistrict office again, Liu Haizhong came in.
"Second Uncle, is something the matter? Look at this mess, why don't we go outside and talk?" Xu Damao said and went out the door.
“Da Mao, it’s like this: now that you mention renovations, I’ve also been thinking about getting my own home tidied up a bit. Do you think it’s possible to talk to the contractor and have them do a simple job on my house too? Don’t worry, the price will be the same as yours,” Liu Haizhong said.
"Second Uncle, don't ask me about this. The masters are inside. You can just ask them directly later," Xu Damao said.
"Yes, I'll ask for your opinion first, and then I'll go in and ask them later. By the way, when I'm renovating, if you need to handle any procedures, just give them to me, and I'll help you talk to the neighborhood office."
"You know I've kept in touch with those people at the neighborhood office all these years, so we're pretty familiar with each other. This way, you won't have to worry about things at the factory or about home," Liu Haizhong said casually.
Xu Damao never expected that Liu Haizhong's purpose in coming here was to do him a favor, and he did so in such a high-sounding way. It seems that leadership positions really do train people.
"Second Uncle, thank you so much!" Xu Damao patted the other man on the shoulder. To be honest, he really didn't have much time to run around with these kinds of chores these days, and having Liu Haizhong around certainly saved him a lot of trouble.
Liu Haizhong never expected that his impromptu action would actually be approved by Xu Damao. Suddenly, he felt a surge of pride, as if he had become several years younger, and all the previous ostracism and grievances he had suffered seemed insignificant.
During the home renovation, Wang Minzhi took her child to her maternal grandparents' house, while Xu Damao would check on the renovation progress after get off work, then visit his son, have a meal at his father-in-law's house, and finally sleep at his father's house. It was a three-way trip.
During the renovation of his house, Jia Zhangshi tried to cause trouble several times, complaining about the dust, the noise, or that the renovation workers had dirtied the courtyard. She was dissatisfied with everything. Fortunately, Yi Zhonghai intervened and prevented any major incidents.
After a month of renovations, the project was finally completed. Looking at the more rational layout and the more practical space, especially the bathroom and kitchen, Wang Minzhi was extremely satisfied with her new room.
"Da Mao, this room is so beautiful! From now on, we will each have our own private space, and we can even go to the toilet at home!" Wang Minzhi said.
In fact, in the past, almost every household in the courtyard had no decorations, and the rooms were separated by partitions or curtains, so there was no privacy at all.
Xu Damao's family used to consist of just the two of them, so this wasn't a problem for them. But with a bathroom, they wouldn't have to endure the cold wind outside at night, and they wouldn't have to queue for the toilet in the morning—it couldn't be more convenient.
Looking at her newly renovated home, Wang Minzhi couldn't wait to move in. Ignoring the fact that it was missing a lot of furniture, she immediately went to her parents' house to bring her child over.
Fortunately, the main furniture is still here, so it doesn't affect living conditions.
Perhaps it was the new home and the new atmosphere, perhaps it was because she had stayed at her parents' home for a long time, or perhaps it was because she had just become the stationmaster, but in any case, Wang Minzhi rode a horse vigorously that night.
"Is it because you've been provoked?" Xu Damao asked deliberately.
"Well, I haven't touched you for a month, so I've come to test you. After the test, you're still quite qualified." Wang Minzhi was still a little embarrassed.
"No, who's been whispering nonsense next to you again?" Xu Damao didn't need to ask; his silly wife must have heard some unhealthy ideas being spread again.
"It's not like that at all. It was just a few older women in my workplace discussing something. They started talking about gossip about the boss, and then they gave me advice to squeeze every last drop out of you."
Sure enough, it was the same old women again, they really have too much free time.
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