Daily life in the courtyard

Chapter 274 Saving Sisters
"That's it?"

He has black glasses and three black lines on his forehead, some long and some short, with an expression of 'Are you kidding me?'

This is a low-rent public housing building.

The low-rent housing project was a housing construction project implemented in Hong Kong from 1962 to 1973. It was designed and constructed by the Public Works Department of Hong Kong.

Its original purpose was to resettle poor people who had flowed into Hong Kong but were unable to afford housing units.

Later, the low-rent housing project took on greater and more tasks, shifting from resettlement to mitigating and reducing social instability caused by overcrowding in Hong Kong and Kowloon.

Therefore, after each low-rent housing is completed, it will be managed by the Hong Kong Buildings and Construction Board.

It was not until 1973 that the government placed low-rent housing under the management of the newly established Housing Authority, and unified all former Housing Society low-rent housing estates into "Group A housing estates".

Wei Ping'an's channel relationship is a senior executive of the Housing Authority.

Because Hong Kong had the newly established Independent Commission Against Corruption in the 80s, Wei Ping'an's two low-rent houses were bought with real money according to real-time standards.

Two units, totaling HK$24.

For Wei Ping'an, it's not even a drizzle.

But what he got in exchange was the intense contempt of the black glasses.

"Okay, why are you demanding so much? It would be nice to have a place to live."

Wei Ping'an shrugged, not paying attention to the "hateful and depressed" mood of the black glasses.

He moved here with a clear direction.

Fulfilling his youthful dream in his previous life.

He is quite persistent about this.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have been led by the 091 Meteorological Research Institute to come to Hong Kong to implement some bullshit plan.

With Wei Ping'an's worth and status, he can refuse what he doesn't want to do.

"Still on the 11th floor?"

Hong Kong has a strong sense of customs, and Feng Shui physiognomy is very popular here.

Black Glasses is no stranger to Hong Kong, and he naturally understands the temperament of Hong Kong people.

"Is the cost of doing business with foreigners so tight in the institute?"

Wei Ping'an smiled and said nothing.

Naturally, he would not explain to Black Glasses that the treatment in the office was based on the level of the client.

According to Wei Ping'an's level, the benefits of the mid-level villa may be slightly insufficient, but at least they can provide a thousand-foot mansion and a luxury car as a means of transportation.

But Wei Pingan did not do this.

Even these two units were paid for out of his own pocket.

Why bother?

The 11th floor can be regarded as the most excluded floor in this low-rent building except for the 14th floor.

But the advantage is also quite obvious, that is, it is cheap.

The monthly rent is HK$400, and buying out the unit is only HK$12.

Only 12.

After exiting the elevator, there are three straight or sloping corridors in a small area.

It's not bright in broad daylight.

In public rental housing, the shared area is very small and is compressed into the building.

With fewer public stalls, there can be more rooms, and more families of Hong Kong citizens who have been scheduled can be accommodated.

Millions of citizens are waiting to solve their housing problems, which is a huge pressure on the Hong Kong government.

It was also because the number was unimaginably large that the ten-year housing plan was established, which was extended again by five years to become a 5-year plan.

The left-hand corridor is the smallest and shortest of the three corridors.

There are only six units facing each other.

From the innermost 1101 in the south, to the outermost 1103 in the south, 1104 in the north, to the innermost 1106.

The unit Wei Pingan purchased is here.

Those are the two counting from the outside to the inside.

1103 and 1102.

The two units are right next to each other, but Wei Ping'an obviously doesn't intend to open both doors.

According to his plan, the one inside is sealed from the inside and cannot be moved around, only the door of the house outside.

Black Glasses thought he would live in a big villa, but when he suddenly arrived at a low-rent public housing, his mood suddenly dropped and he lost all interest.

He followed Wei Pingan listlessly.

There is no way, who let me be a partner with this guy.

The worst thing is to recognize the door and not live here often from now on.

Wei Pingan skillfully took out the key and opened the door of 1103.

Pushing the door open, you will find a small space.

The room is decorated with everyday furniture that is in line with the style of the poor and lower-middle peasants of Hong Kong in this era.

The wooden cabinet with mottled paint has an old-fashioned big-headed color TV on it.

A small folding round table, a few folding stools with yellow paint and backrests...

The reason why they are all folded is because the space is too small.

It can be put away when not in use to save space.

After all, a unit is only about 40 square meters.

And even in such a small space, the bathroom, kitchen, and two small bedrooms are separated.

It can also create a living room where Wei Ping'an and Black Glasses can turn around and move around.

"Haha...it's so spacious."

"Okay, it's enough if there's a place for us to stay."

"Huh? From what you say, it's not free?"

"What are you thinking about? 800 Hong Kong dollars per month, we can split it equally."

Wei Ping'an was joking with the black glasses, just to divert attention.

Black Glasses pouted.

"That's why I prefer life in the interior, even if other facilities are a bit unsatisfactory."

Wei Pingan raised his eyebrows and raised the mobile terminal in his hand.

Well, it’s a shame that you can’t see the eye-rolling of black glasses.

Every place has its advantages and disadvantages.

In this era of the previous life, mainland China obviously lacked the confidence to say such things.

But in this time and space, there is a guy like Wei Ping'an, who can straighten his back and feel confident when he says such words.

The drum washing machine in the bathroom and the blue-screen mobile phone held by a big boss in Hong Kong are all patented products from the mainland.

Even the arrogant Hong Kong banana people cannot refute this.

The mainland is sparsely populated, and no matter how tight the residents are, like courtyard houses in the capital or alleys in Shanghai, there is still a gap between them and Hong Kong.

The kind that looks down.

Hong Kong is a small land with a population of several million. Being able to have an area of ​​40 square meters for every inch of land is actually something that many ordinary middle- and lower-class residents long for but cannot achieve.

At this point, even if it is broken, it is not as good as an inland city.

"Don't say I don't take care of you. I'll give you the bedroom facing south and facing the sun."

Wei Ping'an didn't tell Black Glasses that he also bought the unit next door.

After the bedroom in the southeast corner is opened, the other 40-square-meter room can be used as a large living room for Wei Ping'an alone.

Well, you can buy a double massage bathtub.

Very spacious.

Black Glasses walked inside, quite surprised at how knowledgeable Wei Pingan was as his partner.

The south-facing room is comfortable to live in, and it's the farthest from the door, so there's less kitchen fumes.

Well, although in a small house of 40 square meters, the smell of oil fumes is diffuse, the distance difference is almost insignificant, but it is still far away after all.

Moreover, the bedroom is close to the innermost bathroom, making it easy to get up at night.

Very satisfied with the black glasses.

Open the door.

The door is foldable and sliding, probably to save space.

A bed is too small to accommodate even two bedside tables.

"Ugh."

Black Glasses was disappointed.

Turning to look at Wei Ping'an.

The guy also opened his door.

It seemed to be about the same size, but without the lights it was dim, and it was still a two-story wooden bunk bed.

Black Glasses pouted.

"It stands to reason that your eyes are sharper in the dark. How about we switch?" "Although I'm in the dark, I also yearn for the light."

Black Glasses smiled happily.

"what ever."

So happy to finalize.

Wei Ping'an threw his backpack on the lower bunk bed and closed the door again.

Well, the door to the bedroom that already belonged to him.

Black Glasses just lay down on it.

When there is no mission, this guy can lie down but doesn't want to sit down.

I don't know how he maintains his physical fitness and strength. This makes Wei Ping'an very curious.

He decided to spend more time and energy digging in the future.

Suddenly there was a quarrel outside.

It was the almost howling sound of several men.

The words were full of coercion and threats.

Wei Ping'an's spatial projection was released instantly, and a smile immediately appeared on his lips.

The rightful master he had been waiting for had arrived.

"The soundproofing is too bad. And I asked for a bunk bed."

Black Glasses said to Wei Pingan in a bored tone.

Wei Pingan looked over.

"The upper bunk can be used to store luggage and assist in stretching..."

"Afternoon, or tomorrow?"

"It's up to you. Can't you just call and arrange for someone to send it over? We don't have this privilege anymore..."

"From the moment we move in, other support forces will disperse with us."

"I understand, safety first...what are you going to do?"

"Look at the excitement."

Seeing Wei Ping'an open the door and go out, Black Glasses asked.

In the small space outside the elevator room, there were four strong men arguing around two women.

An old lady with gray hair and reading glasses, and a long-haired girl wearing a black T-shirt.

"...Yes, give it. The old lady also said she would give it. This is our business rule. When moving, you have to pay for tea..."

"But... you said before that it was three hundred yuan all-inclusive, but now you have changed your mind."

Rapunzel is soft and weak, her voice is very soft and pleasant to the ear.

Wei Pingan was intoxicated for a while and almost ignored the content.

Coincidentally, three women also came out of Room 1101, the innermost part of the corridor.

The leader, a woman, looked to be in her early 30s at most, wearing jeans, a dark blue ordinary T-shirt, her hair pulled back, looking very sassy and capable.

The last two girls were obviously younger and mainly in pink. One had pigtails and the other had long hair. From the first glance, it was 100% certain that they were two female students.

The three of them came together one behind the other.

He runs away when trouble doesn't happen, so he's a pretty good neighbor.

Wei Ping'an thought to himself.

At this time, one of the four strong men with short hair was a little annoyed. He tilted his neck and stretched out his index finger, pointed at the mother-in-law and grandson, and said arrogantly: "Hey, miss, I know where you live."

Among the three women who just came over, the middle one suddenly said: "She also knows which company you are from."

Wei Ping'an saw that the girl at the end, who seemed to be the youngest, had a troubled and frightened face, and secretly pulled the talking sister's clothes with her hands.

The short-haired man said angrily: "It's none of your business."

Perhaps hearing the targeted words, the older woman in the lead immediately said to the mother-in-law and grandson:
"Give me their company's card. I'll ask the employees of that company for having such a bad attitude."

The mother-in-law hesitated, while the long-haired granddaughter shook her head.

I don’t know if it’s because I don’t have a business card or I’m afraid to give it out.

I heard someone suggesting that I should call the company to complain.

The four strong men making trouble hesitated.

The short-haired man changed his mind decisively: "Okay, 40 yuan per person for tea. Is that okay?"

The long-haired granddaughter shook her head, her attitude now very firm.

Wei Ping'an watched from the side, guessing that it might not be because of the neighbor's help.

But it involves her bottom line.

What's the bottom line for this Rapunzel?

It must be money.

If it weren't for her stingy life and personality, she wouldn't have the nickname "Mei Mei".

Meant to be a miser.

The man with short hair lowered his price from 40 yuan to [-] yuan, then to [-] yuan, and finally to [-] yuan.

Four people, ten yuan each, which is only 40 yuan.

I can’t even buy four lunch boxes.

But the long-haired granddaughter with a frugal personality still held her wallet in her arms and shook her head firmly.

"Hey, you don't want to give me just one piece, do you?"

The short-haired man sneered exaggeratedly.

Unexpectedly, the long-haired granddaughter took action immediately and said, "Ah, you just said one yuan, right? I'll give it, I'll give this..."

While taking money out.

Wei Ping'an looked on and shook his head.

No wonder she is called Xie Mei.

It’s really quite damaging.

Paying four moving workers one dollar isn't just a bargain, it's just a slap in the face.

Not very aggressive, but very insulting.

as predicted.

The other four people turned around and left.

No matter how much the Rapunzel shouted, she didn't look back.

I didn't even think about taking advantage, but I was insulted.

Just drop your pick and leave.

The three sisters who acted bravely were kind-hearted and decisively offered to help.

The older woman also glanced at Wei Pingan, who had been standing next to him without saying a word.

But there is no other emotional color.

It's enough to be yourself. She doesn't know the other person and has no obligation to help him establish a harmonious relationship with the neighbors.

She could only worry about her little family.

The reason why we came to help just now was because the other party's mother-in-law and grandson were both women and children and shared the same hatred.

The four of them saw each other taking the elevator downstairs together.

The mother-in-law also went to the house and started cleaning.

Wei Ping'an smiled, then took another elevator and went downstairs.

Wait for Wei Pingan to come downstairs.

There was a pile of scattered junk on the roadside.

A lot of discarded newspapers, tin cans, plastic bottles and cans after eating, and an old and broken electric fan...

Wei Ping'an felt that these guys were probably worse than many homeless people under overpasses.

Today, I really saw someone implement what is truly "a broken family is worth a thousand dollars".

The three heroic ladies were looking at the pair of rags-to-riches with big eyes and small eyes.

The girl in pink clothes with pigtails picked up a tin can and asked her long-haired granddaughter questions.

I almost started to discuss how my mother-in-law wanted to throw it away, but she finally collected it...

Wei Ping'an walked over, picked up the heaviest pile of newspapers, picked up the broken electric fan, and turned around and walked into the building.

"Hey……"

The long-haired granddaughter was startled.

Can not be lost.

You can use it yourself or sell it to make some money.

The older woman stopped her.

"That's also our next door neighbor. He lives right across from you."

(End of this chapter)