Zhuo Shao signed a one-year lease with the family, promising not to increase the rent for one year, and rented his house to them.
This is his parents' house, he thought he would be reluctant, but after he actually signed the lease, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Actually... This house is really not suitable for living. There are many good memories here, but there are also memories that make him feel very painful.
After he brought his sister to live here in his last life, he had a very hard life and often couldn't get enough to eat. What was even more irritating was that Zhuo Rongming often came to ask for trouble.
At that time, he had a bad reputation, and the villagers felt that he had learned badly, so they helped Zhuo Rongming teach him a lesson. He and his sister inevitably suffered a lot of gossip.
Later, Zhuo Rongming insulted his sister and was killed by him in a hurry...
Zhuo Shao suddenly discovered that it was actually quite good not to live here, but he needed to think about his future residence.
"Why don't you just stay at your uncle's house! They bought a new house with your money, and now you live in the old house, as it should be." Zhuo Rongyu said.
Five hundred dollars a month! Such a high rent made her want to rent out her own home! Of course, she just thought about it. Their house is only one house, and they can't let outsiders live in.
"No, auntie, I'd better rent a place to live." Zhuo Shao said, if he lived in the old house of Zhuo's family, he would have to face Qu Guixiang's family every day... day.
He hopes that Zhuo Ting can live happily in the future and not be disturbed by these people again.
"Renting a house..." Zhuo Rongyu frowned slightly. As a middle-aged and elderly woman born and raised in a rural area, she had never been in contact with renting a house before.
Zhuo Rongyu didn't know where to rent a house, but Zhuo Shao knew.
There are many old houses in Fuyang County, all of which were staff dormitories decades ago. For example, the old house of Zhuo Rongming's house was the staff dormitory of the fertilizer factory. In addition, there are textile factories, leather shoe factories, The dormitory of many factories such as silk factory.
The staff dormitories in those days were very small, and even Zhuo Rongming’s house had two bedrooms and one living room. Many houses were just one bedroom and one living room.
For families with children, one room and one living room are not enough to live in. In recent years, the county has been engaged in development, and many people have bought larger houses and moved out. There are very few people who rent houses.
There should be many vacant houses in Fuyang County, and Zhuo Shao planned to rent such a house.
Zhuo Shao took Zhuo Rongyu into the alleys in the old town of Fuyang County where only one bicycle could pass.
A long time ago, people who lived here were enviable, but now, no one wants to live in such a place...
Zhuo Shao and Zhuo Rongyu asked someone to ask, and they were told that there was an empty house that they could rent.
But Zhuo Shao went to have a look, but became dissatisfied.
The house is a one-bedroom, one-bedroom layout with east-west orientation.
The easternmost side of these houses is a small open kitchen, which is built at will. To the west of the kitchen is a public aisle, and further west is the place to live. It is a long strip and is divided into two rooms. The one facing west is the bedroom, the one facing the kitchen is the place to eat, and there is a small bathroom in between.
The house is only about 20 square meters in total. It is not ventilated and humid. There is no furniture in it. The kitchen is open to the aisle. Just bring the bowls and pans back to the house, otherwise, if you are not careful, you will be taken away.
Based on his experience, Zhuo Shao can clean up and renovate the place, but it is not cost-effective to do so. What makes Zhuo Shao more dissatisfied is the situation of the surrounding neighbors.
There are many people living here, many of them renting houses to live here. There are always a lot of children running around in the aisle. He glanced at it and found that there were many middle-aged women like Qu Guixiang doing nothing.
They just came to see a house today, and a group of people came to watch and ask them all kinds of questions, if they would live in the future...
He doesn't want to act pitifully anymore. In this case, if Qu Guixiang makes trouble in the future, these people might stand on Qu Guixiang's side.
Of course, Zhuo Shao knew very well that he would be dissatisfied like this, mainly because of the influence of his life before his rebirth.
At that time, he was doing the decoration himself. The house he lived in was as comfortable as possible, and there would be no neighbors to disturb each household.
Now let him live in such a house where every move is under the noses of others, of course he can't stand it.
"Aunt, there is only one room here. My sister is too old to live with me." Zhuo Shao said.
Zhuo Rongyu actually thought it was a good place, but when he heard Zhuo Shao's concerns, he felt it was justified. Zhuo Ting is not too young, and will develop in two years. It is really not suitable to sleep in the same room with Zhuo Shao.
"Then go look elsewhere tomorrow." Zhuo Rongyu said, it was getting late today, so she hurried home.
Zhuo Rongyu's son is married and has a child. She wants to help her son with the child and cook for the family. A lot of things at home are waiting for her.
"Auntie, Tingting and I can still stay at my uncle's house for a few days. Tomorrow is Saturday again. Tingting and I will be out of school by then. We'll find a house by ourselves. I'll tell you when we find it." Zhuo Shao said, Zhuo Rongyu is willing to help him, he is very grateful, but he is more used to calling the shots by himself.
Zhuo Rongyu thought about it and agreed: "Then I'll come back tomorrow night." At night her daughter-in-law was at home, but she had time to go out.
Zhuo Rongyu doesn't know how to ride a bicycle. Her means of transportation is a small tricycle. After she made an agreement with Zhuo Shao, she rode the tricycle back.
Zhuo Shao checked the time, went to pick up Zhuo Ting first, and then took Zhuo Ting to buy two catties of eggs and some vegetables.
He cooked rice at noon today, and he cooked a lot more. When he got home, he didn't bother with complicated things. He simply scrambled eggs and fried rice, and then sautéed vegetables.
Zhuo Shao was willing to put eggs, and the fried rice with eggs was particularly fragrant. Zhuo Ting, who was very short of oil and water, ate a large bowl in one go, and then happily washed the dishes.
Zhuo Shao washed his clothes and briefly cleaned the house.
He didn't go to class today, and he didn't have any homework to do, but he still took out his book and read it. He did some math problems before going to sleep.
The next day, Zhuo Shao arrived at the school very early, and then found that Liang Chen came earlier.
"Zhuo Shao!" Seeing Zhuo Shao, Liang Chen was a little excited: "You... Are you okay?" After he went home with the money Zhuo Shao gave him the night before yesterday, he was worried all night, but he came to school yesterday, and he didn't Meet Zhuo Shao.
Although Teacher Yang said that Zhuo Shao was fine, Liang Chen was still very worried, but he didn't know where Zhuo Shao's house was.
"I'm fine, everything is settled now." Zhuo Shao said.
"That's good." Liang Chen smiled and lowered his voice again: "The money... I have the money at home, do you want it? I... will I bring it tomorrow?"
"Leave it alone." Zhuo Shao said, suddenly remembered something: "Does anyone want to rent out a house in the community where you live?"
In fact, if you really want to live, it is better to live in a closed community, but the rent may be a little more expensive.
But no matter how expensive it is, five hundred is definitely enough, so he just pretends that the house in the countryside has not been rented out...
Liang Chen shook his head.
The neighborhood where he lives is much better than the neighborhood where the Zhuo family bought a new house. It is a high-end neighborhood in the county seat. No one would buy a house in this neighborhood and then rent it out.
but…
"You... you want to rent a house?" Liang Chen asked, "I'm free at home!"
It was still early, and Zhuo Shao didn't plan to make up for yesterday's homework. He had time to chat with Liang Chen, and he asked a lot of things.
Liang Chen has always lived alone, and his father will come back to stay for a few days during the Chinese New Year. He usually doesn't see anyone at all, but his room is still very large.
Liang Chen's house had three bedrooms, two living rooms and two bathrooms. After he lived in the master bedroom, there were two empty rooms. He felt that he could rent it to Zhuo Shao.
"You can come and live at my house without rent." Liang Chen looked at Zhuo Shao expectantly, and what he said was very smooth.
Zhuo Shao thought about it for a while and then agreed. If he wanted to rent a big house, Zhuo Rongyu probably wouldn't agree, but if he lived in a classmate's house, Zhuo Rongyu would not object.
However, he can't always take advantage of Liang Chen.
"When the time comes, I'll cook for you to pay for the rent." Zhuo Shao said, this child is very good to him, and he can take care of the child a little more. Not to mention, it's not good to eat out all day, absolutely not Let him go on like this.
"No, I can buy food, I... Let's eat together... " Liang Chen said without thinking, how could someone like Zhuo Shao cook
"I want to cook anyway, not more than you." Zhuo Shao said: "Also, didn't I tell you? You have to listen to me."
Liang Chen nodded immediately, and then looked at Zhuo Shao admiringly - Zhuo Shao can actually cook, it's really amazing!
I don't know how the food is made...
Liang Chen is so grown up, he has hardly seen anyone cook, so he doesn't even know how to cook...
At this time, there are no weekends, and there are half-day classes on Saturdays.
These four classes, two classes, two classes in Chinese, and two classes in mathematics, after finishing the classes, everyone went home with their homework books.
Zhuo Shao and Liang Chen went to pick up Zhuo Ting first, then went to Liang Chen's house after having a meal at a fast food restaurant.
"I... My house is a little messy." When he was about to arrive at his home, Liang Chen remembered the situation at his home, and suddenly felt a little uneasy.
"Just tidy up." Zhuo Shao said, a half-year-old boy lives alone, it is normal for the house to be messy, and he is ready to see the pigsty where dirty clothes are thrown around.
However, what he saw was completely different from what he imagined.
Liang Chen's house is very clean, it's a bit too clean... There is no furniture at all here, and it doesn't look like someone lives.