Chapter 210
Grandpa Xu looked around and saw that there were seven rooms in the main house. The three rooms on the east side and the three rooms on the west side were separate rooms with a door in the middle.
There is a large room in the middle, which is equivalent to the main room, with a separate door. So, the main house has seven rooms and three doors.
Because the main house has side rooms on the east and west sides, the side room on the east side was originally a bathroom, and the side room on the west side was the kitchen.
Xu Di discussed with his grandfather and decided to make a kang in the room next to the east wing for Grandma Qian to live in.
A stove was built in the east wing room, connected to the kang in the room, with a chimney.
There is also a stove in the west wing, which has not been used for a long time. Grandpa Xu said it needs to be demolished and rebuilt.
Once the location is chosen, the necessary materials such as sand, cement and bricks will be needed.
Uncle Xu found a pile of bricks in the back warehouse and said they would be enough.
Xu Di asked Brother Liang for help to get some cement and sand, and had someone transport them over.
At noon, Xu Di took Grandpa Xu, Grandpa Lin and a group of people to a nearby state-owned restaurant for lunch.
Grandpa Xu knew that Xiao Di didn't want him to lose face, and that the old Lin grandfather and grandson had come here on their own initiative.
This is how we did it for the first meal. Don’t do it this way next time. Tomorrow, we will find the tractor of the brigade and bring some firewood, rice, flour, grain and oil.
There are a lot of places that need to be cleaned up here, and it will take at least three to five days to finish them.
Xu Di didn't know yet that her grandfather had arranged everything clearly.
After lunch, everyone went back to the new house to work.
"Xiao Di, build the stove and kang in the west wing today. There's a pile of chopped wood in the backyard that you can burn. We'll be about 70% done by tomorrow."
"Okay, listen to Grandpa, I'll help you."
"Forget it, I have your second uncle, and he still needs you."
Grandpa Xu waved his hand. The man his granddaughter married was good in every way except that he was not at home all year round, so he could not be relied on for anything at home.
However, as a soldier, there is nothing we can do about it due to our profession. We can't let one person take all the benefits.
Grandpa Xu loves his granddaughter, but he can also comfort himself.
Seeing that his grandfather really didn't need his help, Xu Di went to a nearby supply and marketing cooperative and bought a tin stove, a kettle and charcoal.
It's such a cold day, I have to drink a cup of hot water.
She had industrial coupons, otherwise she wouldn't be able to buy iron products.
I found a private truck to transport the things back, and asked Uncle Xu to help me put the iron stove on and start the fire.
"Uncle, I'll go find a place nearby to clean the kettle and boil some water so I can make some tea. It's too cold."
"Okay, you are thoughtful. Your grandfather and Grandpa Lin are old. Drink some hot water to warm your body."
Xiaodi, this child, really cares about her grandfather.
After a while, Xu Di came back with a kettle, and Uncle Xu's stove was also lit.
After boiling some water, Xu Di went to the supply and marketing cooperative again and bought six bowls, a bag of tea, and a bag of brown sugar.
In one afternoon, Grandpa Xu and Uncle Xu built the stove in the west wing and the kang in the room.
"Grandpa, you should take a rest. Second Uncle, I will find two helpers from the brigade tomorrow and I will pay them."
"Okay, I didn't think too much about it today. I thought I could do it tomorrow."
Uncle Xu didn't expect Xu Di to be able to get everything done so quickly, otherwise, he would have to find help.
After all, my dad is over seventy years old and he is in good health. His age is not bad.
They still had to catch the bus, so Uncle Xu and Grandpa Lin and their grandson left first. Xu Di didn't let her grandfather go back and forth. If he was not used to going to her house, he would stay at Xu's father's house for a night.
Xiaojun has already gone to school. Their school starts early and the journey is far, so he left first.
There was only Mr. Xu and Mrs. Xu with Xu Mei's two children at home, and they had a place to live.
"Xiao Di, take me to your dad's house and pick me up tomorrow morning. I'm afraid I won't be able to find this place."
"Okay, I know you won't go home with me."
“You kid, your house is full of women, it’s not convenient for me to go there.
Burn it for a while longer and the fire will almost be out. ”
Seeing that it was almost time, Xu Di put out the fire, checked again, locked the door, and took his grandfather to the staff quarters of the machinery factory.
When we arrived, Mr. Xu and his family had just prepared dinner, but hadn't eaten yet.
"Dad, why are you here at this time? What happened at home?"
When Mr. Xu opened the door and saw his father, he was shocked.
"Nothing, I came here this morning."
"Dad, I'm here to pick up grandpa."
Xu Di came in from behind. Xu's father was frightened by his father just now and didn't see Xu Di.
"Xiao Di? Did you come to pick up Grandpa?"
"Go inside first and tell me what to say at the door."
Grandpa Xu pushed his eldest son and went into the house first.
Xu Di held back her laughter; her father was confused by the commotion between her and her grandfather.
Xu Di went into the house and explained to her parents why she had brought her grandfather over.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier, kid? I'll go over and help your uncle. Aren't you afraid of tiring your grandfather?"
"I'm in good health, why should I be so tired from doing such a small job, don't blame Xiao Di.
Whose child is this? Why have I never seen him before? ”
Grandpa Xu saw two children in the room whom he didn't recognize.
After Xu Mei came back, she was busy meeting with friends and classmates, busy complaining to her parents, and busy planning a sneak peek, so she didn't even have time to visit her grandparents.
"Dad, these are Xu Mei's two children."
"Xu Mei, is she back?"
"Yes, I came back before the New Year. Xu Mei's husband was admitted to a university in Shanghai, but she didn't. So I thought about leaving the child at home and going back to study hard, and taking another exam in July."
Xu's mother came over quickly. She didn't want to tell anyone that Xu Mei had run away.
Xu Di didn't say anything. This was a matter between Xu Mei and her parents, so she didn't want to say anything.
"Mom, is there any ginger at home? I'll make some ginger water for grandpa to soak his feet."
"Yes, I'll make ginger water in a minute. Come over and eat. After you finish eating, you can take the bus back. There will be no buses for a while."
Xu's mother invited everyone to eat, she had just prepared the meal.
"Mom and Dad, I don't want to eat anymore. Aunt Wu prepared my meal. Don't forget to let Grandpa soak his feet later.
Grandpa, I'm going back first and will pick you up tomorrow morning. ”
"Okay, let's go back. It's getting dark."
Xu Di didn't stay for dinner because she was afraid her family would be worried and it was too late.
"Xiao Di, get you a flashlight. It's dark outside."
Father Xu chased to the door with a flashlight.
Xu Di took it and hurried downstairs.
After Grandpa Xu finished his meal, Father Xu brought some boiled ginger water to his father and helped him take off his socks.
"Dad, don't do any work tomorrow. I'll take a day off and go over to help."
"No, your second brother will bring people from the team tomorrow. I didn't expect Xiaodi to prepare things so quickly. I thought I couldn't do it today."
Grandpa Xu knew that it was inconvenient for his eldest son to ask for leave, and he didn't know how to do it. Even though he was an eighth-level fitter, he couldn't cut the stove or build the kang.
"The yard Xiaodi bought is pretty good?"
"Yeah, nice, quite spacious."
After soaking his feet, Grandpa Xu felt sleepy, so he tidied up and went to bed.
As for Xu Mei's matter, he didn't ask much. His eldest daughter-in-law was obviously hiding something, but he didn't want to be a nasty person. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. He only cares about what he wants to care about and what needs them to care about.
Father and Mother Xu felt an indescribable feeling in their hearts as they watched the old man go to sleep.
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