Li Baishui and his two apprentices spent about ten days to finish renovating most of the places that needed renovation.
The tiles of the entire house were re-tiled, and all the broken and cracked ones were picked out and replaced with new ones. There were a lot of broken tiles under the eaves.
All the rotten windows were replaced with new window frames, and glass was installed according to Qiao Jiangxin's request.
The temporary gate has been removed and replaced with a new one. The old door frames in each room have also been replaced, doors have been installed, and they have all been uniformly painted.
Qiao Jiangxin heard the sound of nails coming from the kitchen. She went in and saw Li Baishui and his two apprentices setting up the stove.
According to Qiao Jiangxin's request, three large stoves were connected to one water pipe, and there were several smaller openings on the large stoves. When the time came, steel meshes would be placed on top, and they would serve as small fire stove openings, which could be used to stew soup, porridge and other foods on a low fire.
"Master Li, are you busy?" Qiao Jiangxin went in to say hello.
"Thank you for your hard work. Thank you for your hard work."
Li Baishui turned around and stood up. He was very happy to see that it was Qiao Jiangxin.
"Comrade Qiao, you're here just in time. This place will be finished this afternoon. The only thing left is the stove. Everything else is done. Do you want me to show you around?"
Qiao Jiangxin shook his head. "I saw it when I first came in. It's pretty good. Master Li is indeed an old craftsman."
Li Baishui felt relieved and a smile appeared on his face.
The Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and I'm afraid that my parents will find fault and withhold my wages. If I keep delaying, I don't know when I can go.
Seeing how forthright Comrade Qiao is, the wages should be settled on time.
"Comrade Qiao, since you are satisfied with what you have seen, what about the batch of furniture you mentioned earlier?" Li Baishui asked tentatively.
Qiao Jiang thought, "Well, that's exactly why I came here. First, to see how you guys are doing, inspect the house, and settle your wages. Second, it's about the furniture.
I believe Master Li also knows that the abandoned factory opposite will become our county’s People’s Hospital and Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital next year, and my house is right in front of the hospital gate.
I bought this house to live in it myself, and later to make some steamed buns and sell them in the south of the city. Now, I plan to open a small restaurant...
Not only do I need to customize the bed frame and wardrobe, I also need a complete set of tables and chairs. As you know, the hospital will be moved here after the New Year, so time is rather tight. ”
Li Baishui interrupted Qiao Jiangxin and said anxiously, "Comrade Qiao, I understand what you mean. Don't worry, I will definitely deliver the goods on time. I have another senior brother who has two people over there, and their craftsmanship is also impeccable.
If you are willing to give me this order, I will make sure it is done neatly for you. If you are not satisfied with it, you can return it to me! ”
Qiao Jiangxin nodded, "Okay, I'll give it to you."
"Also, I want to build a shed at the front door and a small room in the backyard. Can you do it?"
Li Baishui was excited inside, but Zheng nodded on the surface, "If you are willing to trust me, I promise that you will be satisfied. If you are not satisfied, I will rework it for you for free!"
Qiao Jiangxin and Li Baishui had an agreement and wrote a simple contract, in which they promptly paid the remaining payment for the renovation of the house and also paid a deposit of 100 yuan for custom-made furniture and building a shed.
After finishing his business in the north of the city, Qiao Jiangxin went to the south of the city for a stroll and took note of the prices of various ingredients and where to buy them.
Afterwards, I went to find Liu Cuiyun and asked her to help my family buy some of the good products that had been sold recently and bring them back.
The rain stopped in the past few days, and Qin Xue and the other two started to go out early and come back late again. Because they were delayed for a few days ago, the three of them wanted to go home and make up for the money they lost during those days.
When Qiao Jiangxin returned home, there were guests at home.
They are Liao Fuzhen and his wife.
The couple picked up some food and came to see their grandson. Seeing Liu Afang working with a big belly, they lent a hand.
Liao Fuzhen looked at the size of the cotton-padded jacket on the kang and realized it was for her son, so she sat down and started sewing.
Her husband Zhuzi is blessed, so he made new clothes and now he has a new cotton-padded jacket.
Touching the soft and thick cotton wool, Liao Fuzhen couldn't hide the smile on her face, and her heart was filled with gratitude towards the Qiao family.
Xu Wu was so pleased to see that his grandson had gained weight and his face had become rosy.
Knowing that Qin Xue and Qiao Youfu brothers both went out to work early and came back late, they were very tired when they came back and wanted to sleep after dinner. Many chores at home fell on Liu Afang. Xu Wu helped fill the vat with water and helped chop half of the wall of firewood.
Zhuzi was also very happy to see his grandparents. He squatted beside them and talked about interesting things at school. He also showed off the new glasses, pencils and eraser that Qiao Youfu gave him.
At the end, he recited a long passage from a book to his grandparents, which made Liao Fuzhen and Xu Wu's steps float in joy.
Because they helped to sew clothes and quilt covers and chop firewood, the old couple suppressed their uneasiness and stayed at Qiao's house for lunch.
Seeing that their grandson was not at all shy when picking up food, and that he finished a big bowl of rice and went for another big bowl, the old couple were happy but also nervous.
The good news is that the Qiao family really treats Zhuzi as their own son.
What worries me is that I haven't even started eating long meals yet. I will have to eat long meals eight times a day in the future.
Before, they were thinking of sending some food to supplement the diet, but considering the diet of grandson, the little food they sent is not enough at all.
Liao Fuzhen made the cotton-padded jacket and trousers and also helped sew a bed sheet. As it was getting dark, the couple got up and said goodbye.
Qiao Jiangxin wanted to keep the two of them for dinner, but Liao Fuzhen waved her hands repeatedly, "No, no, we've already had lunch, and it's getting dark soon. If we don't stay, we'll have to travel at night.
We will come again next time, again next time, thank you, thank you~"
Qiao Jiangxin ran out of the door, "Grandma Liao, after dinner, I'll find a bullock cart to take you back."
Xu Wuqian ran quickly, as if afraid that Qiao Jiangxin would catch up with him. "We'll come back next time. If something really happens at home, please come back."
There was unconcealable joy in his tone.
Zhuzi stood at the door and waved to his grandparents, "Grandpa and grandma, be careful. It's cold now. Don't come to see me if the road is bad. Come back when the road is good. I will study hard, eat well, and grow up quickly."
"Okay, Zhuzi, it's cold outside, you should go in quickly." Xu Wu waved to his grandson, and the couple disappeared into the dim night.
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