RPAGF Chapter 132: Determine the time for demolition
Chapter 132: Determine the time for demolition
Zhou Youliang picked up a braised lion's head and tasted it carefully, praising it: "This lion's head is well made, authentic, with a rich meaty aroma, a firm texture, and a mellow flavor. It is worthy of being a signature dish."
Gao Qinqin took a bite of the steamed fish and her eyes lit up. She said, "This fish is so delicious. The fish meat is tender and smooth, and the seasoning is just right. It's absolutely delicious."
"Hmm, it's delicious!" Gao Qinqin praised it again.
Zhou Youliang also nodded and praised: "This tastes really good."
Erniu ate the sweet and sour pork ribs with big mouthfuls, looking very satisfied.
Shen Ru turned her attention to the Longjing shrimp. She gently picked up a shrimp and put it in her mouth, a satisfied look on her face: "This Longjing shrimp is fresh and elegant, the shrimp is tender, and the fragrance of the tea is the finishing touch."
During the meal, Zhou Youliang and Gao Qinqin asked about the situation of Su Panpan's house.
Zhou Youliang put down his chopsticks, leaned forward slightly and asked, "Panpan, how much did you pay for this house?"
"Two hundred and sixty coins." Su Panpan paused while picking up the food and answered with a smile.
Gao Qinqin nodded, a look of satisfaction in her eyes, and said, "This price is not bad. After all, the location is good."
Su Panpan smiled and said, "The house is a bit run-down. I want to tear it down and rebuild it, making it bigger. I want to include the three large vegetable plots next to it, make the walls bigger, the yard bigger, and the kitchen bigger as well."
Shen Ru and Er Niu also joined the discussion. Er Niu said excitedly, "A bigger yard would be better. It would hold more things! We can plant some flowers and plants in the big yard and build a grape trellis."
Shen Ru nodded and said, "A bigger kitchen will make it more convenient to work."
Su Panpan picked up a dish and placed it in Zhou Youliang and Gao Qinqin's bowls, saying, "Brother Zhou, Sister Gao, I've been bothering you lately. Here's a toast."
Then he turned to Shen Ru and Er Niu and said, "And you, we have been working together and we must continue to work together seamlessly. Come, everyone, have some more food."
Everyone raised their glasses and drank together.
Zhou Youliang asked again: "When will the construction begin?"
"We have to find people first. Once we find them, we can start as long as we have all the people." Su Panpan responded.
Erniu said hurriedly, "Hurry up, I can't wait to see the new yard."
"Yes, I look forward to the completion of the new courtyard." Shen Ru also smiled and nodded:
Gao Qinqin also looked expectant.
Su Panpan put down her chopsticks, turned slightly to face Zhou Youliang, and asked, "Brother Zhou, where do you think I can find people to help tear down the house? You know someone familiar here, do you have any recommendations for someone suitable?"
Zhou Youliang thought for a moment, then stroked his chin and said, "Panpan, you can ask Old Man Zhang on West Street. He might know some people. I'll take you to meet him later."
"That's great, thank you, Brother Zhou." Su Panpan nodded with a smile.
After lunch, everyone stood up together, and Zhou Youliang was the first to walk out of the private room.
The sun shines on the quaint streets, and there is a hint of coolness in the air.
Su Panpan followed closely behind, her heart full of longing for the new yard.
She looked at Zhou Youliang's back, secretly hoping to find the right person as soon as possible.
At this time, the street outside the restaurant was bustling with people, and the shops on the street were scattered around, creating a lively and prosperous scene.
Gao Qinqin and Shen Ru walked side by side, talking in low voices.
Gao Qinqin said, "This meal was really delicious. I wonder what Panpan's new courtyard will look like. Look at the surrounding environment, it's so lively. When the new courtyard is built, we will have another great place to go."
"It will definitely be very beautiful. Please come and visit more often in the future." Shen Ru responded with a smile.
Erniu walked at the end, looking around, as if he was still savoring the delicious food he had just eaten.
He looked at the street stalls and the bustling crowds, his heart filled with love for life.
Everyone came to West Street, which was quite lively with people coming and going.
The street is narrow and long, and the houses on both sides are old but full of the breath of life.
Zhou Youliang and Su Panpan and their group moved through the crowd and soon found Old Man Zhang's residence.
Old man Zhang was basking in the sun at the door. When he saw Zhou Youliang and others, he quickly stood up to greet them.
"As for people to tear down the house, I can find a few. But the price has to be negotiated." After Zhou Youliang explained his purpose, Old Man Zhang squinted his eyes and thought for a while.
Su Panpan was anxious: "Uncle Zhang, as long as they work hard, the price is negotiable."
Old man Zhang smiled and turned to call someone.
Su Panpan stood aside, feeling a little nervous, wondering whether these people were reliable.
At this moment, Zhou Youliang saw through her thoughts and comforted her, "Don't worry, the person Old Man Zhang found should be correct."
After a while, Old Man Zhang came over with a few strong men.
These men all have dark skin and well-developed muscles.
Su Panpan went up to them and talked to them, asking about their wages and.
The men quoted their prices one after another. Su Panpan considered carefully and calculated his budget in his mind.
After some bargaining, the wages and start time were finally determined.
Su Panpan planned to let them start construction the day after tomorrow.
She will look for a house today, clean it tomorrow, and then move some daily necessities in.
Su Panpan breathed a sigh of relief, a smile on her face. She said gratefully to Old Man Zhang and Zhou Youliang, "Thanks to you, I feel relieved now."
Zhou Youliang waved his hand and said, "It's all a small matter. We'll celebrate when your new yard is built."
Everyone chatted and laughed as they left West Street, looking forward to the early start of construction of the new courtyard.
After looking for Old Man Zhang, Su Panpan took Zhou Youliang and Gao Qinqin to take a look at the house they bought.
"This location is indeed not bad." Zhou Youliang looked around and saw inns, restaurants and shops. It was also close to the market.
"Two hundred and sixty cents is still okay, it's worth buying." Gao Qinqin took over.
Shen Ru and Erniu could not hide their excitement. They listened to what Zhou Youliang and his wife said and nodded.
Su Panpan stood in front of the newly purchased house. Although her heart was full of anticipation, she couldn't help feeling a little worried.
She knew that in the next few months, she would face a huge project - demolishing the old and building the new.
This not only meant that she needed to travel frequently between the town and the village, but also meant that she needed a stable place to stay.
"Brother Zhou, Sister Gao, I want to rent a house in town so that it will be more convenient to travel back and forth." Su Panpan said to Zhou Youliang and Gao Qinqin.
Gao Qinqin immediately took over the conversation when she heard this: "Panpan, why bother with all this? You can just live at our house. We can still chat and it will be fun together."
"Yes, Panpan, our house is big, and you can live here and take care of me." Zhou Youliang also nodded in agreement.
Su Panpan smiled gratefully. Although it was common to stay at relatives' or friends' homes in this era, as a person in the 21st century, she was more accustomed to maintaining a certain personal space and sense of boundaries.