Chapter 134
Perhaps because they heard words that were too surprising, several old men and women stood up and surrounded Lu Qin, talking to each other.
Comrade Xiao Lu looked at them in bewilderment, as if realizing he'd almost been ripped off. "I'm from a small town. The boxed lunches on the train are 30 cents for a vegetarian meal and 60 or 70 cents for a meat meal. That's already more expensive than what we eat in our county town, so I thought local rental prices were like that. Excuse me, isn't that right? How much is your house?"
The designated uncle shook his head. "Comrade Lu, you've definitely been ripped off. Even near Ningda University, the most expensive house here costs no more than ten yuan a month. Nine or ten yuan is near the city's department store, where you can go shopping or eat at restaurants right outside. My house is cheap. I only need three yuan a month, although it's expensive compared to the one yuan in the small county town."
Lu Qin wiped his face in front of them, looking relieved, "Fortunately I didn't rent it, otherwise I would have been cheated. I didn't have much money on me anyway."
"Yeah, I don't know who is so wicked to offer such a high price. Her house isn't made of gold. Isn't she afraid of getting beaten up for doing this?"
Lu Qin didn't feel guilty at all when listening to her words, and nodded in agreement.
"Comrade Xiao Lu, you are a scholar, so you understand knowledge. You can't learn in vain, and you can't be deceived. Fortunately, you met us."
Comrade Xiao Lu nodded obediently, then sighed, "But I don't know where to rent a three-bedroom house. It's getting late. I'll go check it out later. School starts in two days. Otherwise, my nephew..."
He weighed the child in his arms as he spoke, "There's no place to stay before school starts."
Kong Dongdong pricked up his ears and asked, "Uncle, can I live with you?"
Lu Qin's tone was particularly gentle. "The school doesn't allow children to be brought in. You live with grandma."
Listening to the conversation between the uncle and nephew, looking quite pitiful, Grandpa Sun, who had said at the beginning that he had a house at home, said, "Comrade Xiao Lu, if you want to rent a house nearby, you can just rent mine. I wasn't kidding you just now."
Lu Qin was about to turn around, but when he heard the old man's words, he said, "Oh, old man, you really do have a house. I thought you were trying to comfort me. You guys are so kind."
Grandpa Sun waved his hand and said, "You are a young man with a bright future. What is there to worry about? If you don't believe me, ask other people. Do I have a house?"
"Yes, yes, your Grandpa Sun has the most houses."
"Besides, the people living near us are all quiet and harmonious. Comrade Xiao Lu, you've made the right choice by coming here."
The next second, when Lu Qin learned about the house of Grandpa Sun, he exclaimed, "Wow, this grandpa will definitely become a nouveau riche from the demolition in ten or twenty years."
"Do you want a more lively place closer to our side or a place farther away?" Grandpa Sun was serious and asked for his opinion carefully.
Being closer means you want to join in the fun, being farther away means you don’t like crowds.
Lu Qin decided to throw the question back. "Uncle, please see where is closer to the primary school. It doesn't matter where I live. The main thing is my nephew. I need to take him to school. It would be hard for me if the journey is too long."
Unexpectedly, the child is such a filial one.
Grandpa Sun thought about it carefully and said, "Then let's move to a house near the elementary school."
Lu Qin: I can change it.
I don’t know how many rooms this old man has in his house.
"Thank you, uncle. Thank you so much. Otherwise, our family would have to squeeze into a guesthouse. Uncle, you are so kind. You can quote any price you want. I am grateful in my heart."
"I'm not that heartless, I can give you a high price."
"Yes, yes, I'm just too excited. I'll tell my sister and brother-in-law to come see you this afternoon."
When it comes to uncles and aunts, one of their characteristics from ancient times to the present is enthusiasm.
"Don't be so honest, kid. If you have any questions about school, you can come and ask us."
"Hey! Good!"
Outside the wall, Sun Laimei wanted to go out but was afraid of being discovered. "What is Lu Qin doing? Why hasn't he come back yet?"
Qin Shi supported her and said, "Comrade Lu is a man of ideas, don't worry, auntie."
Kong Yue was tall and could see the scene on the other side over the wall. He saw Lu Qin chatting happily with the group of people, and his son in the arms of the gangster was also teased by someone.
"Wait a little longer."
The conversation on the other side seemed to have finally come to an end, and Lu Qin was saying goodbye to them.
Kong Yue stepped back to block his own figure.
Five minutes later, Lu Qin finally came back.
Both the big and the small had bright smiles on their faces.
"Brother-in-law, it's done. We can come again in the afternoon. Let's go eat first." He was a little hungry.
Lu Chunnong, "If we can get them to rent it, they'll be willing to do so."
"They're willing to rent it, and I told them we'd rent a house close to a primary school. The uncles and aunties there are all very easy to talk to."
"Then let's go eat first. What time is the appointment this afternoon?"
"Come over after three o'clock."
The group returned along the same route, making a point of remembering the scenery on the way back, as they would come here often, perhaps even every day.
Ningchuan City's high prices aren't just talk. A family of several people dining out and ordering a single meat dish at a state-owned restaurant would cost at least ten yuan. Sun Laimei entered the restaurant awkwardly at first, then gasped for air conditioning after the price was quoted.
Looking at the people around who were dressed relatively decently, it was normal to have three dishes on a table, and their expressions seemed as if they had long been accustomed to the restaurant's prices.
Seeing that she was only eating vegetables, Lu Chunnong picked up two pieces of meat and put them in her bowl, explaining softly, "Mom, just eat it. They're used to it because they have high salaries. The prices in Ningchuan City match their income, so they think it's normal. It's the same principle as ours where salaries are low and prices are low. When we have our own income, we'll get used to it."
Sun Laimei understood what she heard, but she still endured the pain and ate the two pieces of meat.
Seeing that Qin Shi didn't eat much, Lu Qin also scooped two pieces for her with a spoon and said, "Just eat it. You're welcome."
He ate more than just these two pieces of meat at the Qin family.
The meat was already in her bowl, and Qin Shi couldn't scoop it out anymore. She thanked him softly and ate slowly. The way the Kong family got along with each other still made her feel comfortable.
After lunch, they took the bus back to the alley.
Thinking of the money spent on taking the bus, Sun Laimei started to think about the two bicycles at home.
Lu Qin also thought of his two-wheeled bicycle through the car window, but he didn't have a local bicycle ticket, so he couldn't buy one even if he wanted.
The uncles and aunts were waiting there early.
From a distance, they saw four or five people walking towards them.
“Oh, it’s them.”
"The one holding the baby is Comrade Xiao Lu, that's for sure."
Five minutes later, Kong Yue and the others stood in front of the old man and woman.
As soon as they passed by, Kong Yue noticed that all eyes were on them.
"The boy is so handsome, and the girl is pretty too."
Lu Qin was afraid that they would start talking about the topic again, "Uncle, our whole family is here to look at the house. Is it convenient for you?"
Grandpa Sun looked at their clothes from the beginning. They were dressed neatly and cleanly, which showed that they were good at taking care of themselves and had good habits.
"Then come with me."
“Hey!”
They followed the old man, with a few tails following behind them.
Kong Yue was walking side by side with the old man, and as they were walking, Grandpa Sun couldn't help but turn his head and talk to him.
"You are Comrade Lu's brother-in-law, right? I think you are a reliable person. Young comrades are excellent and better at studying than most people, but they lack social experience and are easily deceived. You should keep a close eye on them."
Kong Yue was confused: ""
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