Siheyuan: The Era of Struggle

Chapter 19 Buying the Property
Out of the street office.

Seeing the happy He Yuanchao, the staff at the factory office said a few words of congratulations.I told him what Director Xu told me.

He Yuanchao heard that he was given half a day off to buy things, and secretly admired Xu Wenhe's grasp of people's hearts.

He didn't say anything more to the factory staff. He gave the staff a pack of cigarettes and explained a few words.He Yuanchao rode a bicycle and rushed to Sha Zhu's house.I took the money ticket, thought about it, and put a few more boxes of cigarettes in my bag.

After leaving the house, I got on my bicycle and rushed to the trust store near the Fire Temple.

The trust store at this time was somewhat similar to the current second-hand market, selling or consigning some second-hand items.

There are a wide variety of things inside, including not only selling food, but also leather goods, watches, bicycles, cameras, furniture, etc., and everything for clothing and use is available here.

Even though the goods sold are second-hand goods, because these goods do not require tickets, there are still many wealthy people who come here to hang out every day, looking for some favorite items, and those with eyesight and ability to pick up big leaks are not the same. One or two.

He Yuanchao didn't come here just to pick things up, and he didn't have the ability.

The purpose of Lao He's visit was to exchange some old furniture.Not only does it take a long time to make new ones, but you also have to find a master, which is very troublesome.

After parking his bicycle, Lao He took a look at the trust store in front of him. It had five facades. The front was decorated with plain cement and some diamond-shaped blocks were painted on it.

When you enter the store, the goods in the store are not as neat and orderly as those in department stores.

A variety of jade, porcelain, clothing, clocks and other old objects are placed in categories on the shelves and counters.

In the innermost room, there are some old furniture, bicycles, sewing machines and other large items randomly placed.

He Yuanchao glanced casually for a few times, then withdrew his gaze.He walked to the counter and said to the two old masters inside: "Excuse me, I want to buy some furniture." As he said this, he took out a cigarette and handed it to the two old masters inside.

The old masters were not polite. They took the cigarette and lit it up. After taking two puffs, one of the old masters asked He Yuanchao what he wanted from the furniture.

With a smile on his face, Lao He said flatteringly: "I don't understand this, please give me some pointers." Then he took out two boxes of unopened large front doors from his satchel and placed them in front of the two old masters.

The two old masters smiled when they saw this, and one of the old masters who had not spoken said: "Since the young man is so sincere, Lao Li, please tell the young man."

Master Li said nothing and walked out of the counter with a smile.He led He Yuan towards the backyard, and while walking he gave He Yuan a general introduction to the materials and styles of the old furniture.

When they got to the backyard, Master Li opened the door of a house, pointed to some furniture inside and said, "If you can spare the money, I suggest you buy this half set." After that, he asked He Yuanchao to go into the house and take a look. one look.

He Yuanchao didn't talk nonsense.After entering the room, I looked carefully at the beds, tables, chairs and benches for a long time, but I couldn't see anything.Master Li looked at He Yuanchao who looked confused.He smiled, pointed to the furniture in the room and introduced them one by one: "The five-dimensional screen Arhat bed, square table, Taishi chair, Eight Immortals table, and poufs are all made of red sandalwood by Yangzhou masters. The objects from the Kangxi period were also used in the past. It was used by a wealthy family. Now that the family has declined, half a set is left and is being sold here on consignment.

He Yuanchao didn't understand anything else, but he knew that rosewood would be very valuable in the future.So he said, "Master Li, it looks good to me. If the price is right, I'll take it."

"150 yuan." After saying that, he looked at He Yuanchao who looked surprised and said: "Young man, you are not too expensive. If it weren't for half a set, you are quite sincere. This is a good thing. It’s not your turn.”

He Yuanchao didn't mind that it was expensive. A bed, two tables, two chairs, and eight small stools, all made of red sandalwood, cost 150 yuan, which was a great deal.

He Yuanchao hurriedly said: "I misunderstood Master Li. I want something, and I also want something else."

Then, with the help of Master Li, He Yuanchao bought a huanghuali wardrobe and some beautiful bowls, teapots, tea bowls, plates and other small items.

Most of these things are from the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. They are not worth much, but I just like them.

After buying all the things, the final calculation showed that I spent a total of 190 yuan.

But when I finally paid, there was a little problem.

It turns out that at this time, although there was no need for a ticket to buy things in the trust store, buyers of large transactions had to show their household registration books. How did He Yuanchao know this?

There was no other way, so in the end, after some hard talk, Master Li gave me a few more words, and then he used his work permit to settle the matter.

After paying the money and taking the ticket, Master Li said again: "Young man, since you have bought everything, don't search for it anymore. When you go back, look for two more trolleys. Otherwise, things will get bumped. In the end, the heartache will still be there." you."

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

After handing the cigarettes to Master Li, he went out to find five carts and came back. With the help of the carts, he loaded the things smoothly. After some polite exchanges with Master Li, He Yuan rode towards the carriage. He got into the car and led five carts toward his new home.

Entered the alley.The five trolleys pulling furniture attracted the attention of some elderly people chatting in front of their homes.

After the cart passed by, an old man spat and cursed in a low voice: "Whose wasteful thing? I found five carts for a few pieces of broken furniture. What a waste of money."

Another old man also agreed with his face: "Place it carefully and tie it tightly with ropes. It can save three carts. If this was my boy, I would break his legs." After saying this, he looked disgusted. , and glanced in the direction of He Yuanchao.

Some old men and women nearby also nodded in agreement.Well, that's the truth.

(End of this chapter)