On the other side of the door is the courtyard

Chapter 12 The sewer is completed, visiting the uncle and the second uncle
The next morning, the sewer workers came.Yang Yi has already cleared out a utility room of more than ten square meters. From now on, this room will be used exclusively for sinks, toilets, and showers.

Introduce the workers into the house and show them the locations where they will launch the water.One of the workers must have worked for a wealthy family before, and he immediately understood what Yang Yi wanted to add.

"Brother, have you bought the water pipe, flush toilet and showerhead? If you have done so, we will install them for you for a hard fee."

This is someone who knows how to find a job.Originally, Yang Yi was planning to go shopping for some used goods to load up after returning to 2023.However, the service is so enthusiastic now, and even if it is second-hand goods, they are probably high-end goods in this era, so after thinking about it, it is better to let someone outsource the work and materials.

"Master, I haven't bought the things yet. I originally wanted to reserve the space first, and then go out and buy it back. If you can do all the work and materials for me, then this job will be taken over by you. Also, No. 85 The one with the second entrance is where my parents live. In addition to the water pipe, the toilet and shower head must also be installed."

Probably because he got the big job, the master was a little happy.After all, there are not many homes on a street that have had their plumbing renovated, and even fewer that require additional services.

"It costs 200 to renovate two sewers, two flush toilets will cost you 40, a water bucket and faucet will cost you 5, and two shower heads with pipes will cost you 25. The total is 270. In addition, you will need to add a water meter at home, which costs 18. So it is 288 .Do you think so?"

Good guy, this is going to 300 yuan.According to the salary ratio between current and future generations, it is almost 200 times.In other words, with so many things installed, it is equivalent to 2023 yuan in [-].Sure enough, the decoration industry is hugely profitable no matter what era it is!

Although Yang Yi has more than 500 cash on hand (2500 was handed over to his parents, as mentioned earlier), and he will get money from copying a novel in the future, he doesn't care about this small amount of money.But not paying back the price will not only make people appreciate it, but will also make people think that they are stupid and have too much money.

"Give in a little bit, master. 220, I'll leave all the work to you."

"Oh, this little brother. You are not bargaining, you are cutting my waist! The price is 280, do you think so?"

"Take the middle number, 250. Oh no, 248 fixed price."

Finally talked about 258.My first bargaining session in Laosijiucheng was a great success.

But looking at the cheerful face of the master, Yang Yi knew that the price must be reasonable.Forget it, let them earn some money and do their best during installation.

Sure enough, the masters worked very hard and completed both renovations at two o'clock in the afternoon.

Yang Yi checked it and found that the water flow was smooth and no problem.

Finally, the master gave him the address where he could be found, saying that if the water was blocked, he could come to him at any time without charge.

Before leaving, he even tidied up both houses thoughtfully.

You get what you pay for, the ancients never deceived me.

When I got home, the first thing I did was to take off my pants, sit down on the toilet, and then light a cigarette.After finishing smoking, nothing came out.Forget it, that's not important, life has to have a sense of ritual, right?

In the evening, the family of three was finally able to have a meal together.

My parents were very happy to see the newly installed toilet and shower head.But after hearing the price, my mood became not very beautiful.There is no way, people who have been through the war years have frugality in their bones.

"Forget about the flush toilet, there's no need for a shower head! It can only be used when the weather is hot." Mom complained.

"Okay, Lao Wang, just use your son's filial piety to us. Why are you talking so much?" Dad has recently gained face for Yang Yi, and he is obviously on Yang Yi's side.He also acted like the head of the family.

"Okay, okay, I won't get involved in family affairs from now on. You two, father and son, have strong wings. From now on, you will make the decision. I am happy to enjoy what is ready."

Dad immediately made a dog-legged position,

"Hey, hey, Lao Wang, you still have to make the final decision in this family matter. My son and I can't live without you. Don't you think so, son?"

Yang Yi immediately agreed with his father's statement.

"Virtue!" Mom used actual results to show that she still had to make the decision in this family.

Regarding the two people’s daily dog ​​food, Yang Yi said that she was a little full.

"Mom, I have got the Mid-Autumn Festival gift for my eldest uncle and my second uncle's family from Fatty Lu. After dinner, the three of us will go and give it away together! In addition, I have prepared a pair of reading glasses for my grandpa. , I’m going to mail it tomorrow.”

This pair of reading glasses was brought by Yang Yi from later generations.A retro style specially made in a time-honored optical shop.

"Well, you're very thoughtful. There's no need to mail it over. I have a colleague who is going to Shanghai on a business trip the day after tomorrow, and I asked her to help take her there."

"Also, didn't you use one of the rooms as a bathroom and shower in the place where you live? The remaining two rooms are a master bedroom and a living room, so there is no place to pile up clutter. So I decided to spend 500 I’ll buy the three stalls in your front yard for [-] yuan.”

"Mom, if we take so much house, others will be jealous! Don't let it affect your work then."

"That's not the case. Your father and my position are fully qualified to live in this second apartment. You will get married in a few years, and it is completely legal to live in three more apartments. So, Xiaoyi, if there is another apartment in the future, Let mom keep all the royalties and other royalties for you and use them for your wedding in the future!"

"Mom, I must hand over the big head to you. Please keep some with me. Recently, I am particularly interested in physics. It costs money to buy materials for experiments."

We have to lay the groundwork for the upcoming small water circulation boiler.

"Okay, take the money and do your business, Mom won't stop you."

This is the benefit of having a mother who is a high-level intellectual.After dinner, the family of three went to the second uncle’s house in dad’s Jeep.

The old couple are the only ones at the second uncle's house.The two eldest daughters are married, and the younger one, who is studying in college and staying in the dormitory, has gone back early in the evening.

"Hi, uncle!"

"Ouch, Xiaoyi is here."

The second aunt directly pulled Yang Yi over and prepared to watch it up close.

"You've grown taller again and become more and more handsome. If your grandfather were still alive, how happy he would be to see you so promising now!"

Grandpa passed away due to illness on the eve of liberation. Dad and the three brothers had just followed the army into Sijiu City at that time, so they couldn't even go to the funeral.Grandpa left with regret because he had never even seen his only grandson before his death.Although after settling down, the three brothers also went to their hometown of Sujiang with their children and grandchildren to pay tribute, but after all, they were separated from each other.

There is no way, during the war, life and death are separated, and no one can stop it.

"Okay, it's rare for my nephew to come over, so don't talk about this. Xiaoyi, come and sit."

Then the second uncle asked about Yang Yi's study status.He also greatly appreciated Yang Yi's writing of songs and novels for publication.

"As expected of our old Yang family." This was the second uncle's concluding speech.Well, this erases all the credit of my mother.Fortunately, my mother is not the kind of person with small belly and chicken intestines.

Then Yang Yi took out the gift and said that it was bought with the money he earned for the first time in his life to honor his second uncle.

"Look, look. My nephew can still think of me."

"Xiao Yi, you still have a lot of face. Normally your second uncle wouldn't even ask for a gift from his son-in-law." The second aunt said with a smile.

"Those two guys usually know how to sneak around everywhere. My daughter is really blind to find these two people."

"Second uncle, everyone has their own way of life. As long as they don't make mistakes, just turn a blind eye. Otherwise, wouldn't it be embarrassing for our two cousins ​​to be caught in the middle?"

The second uncle stopped talking, and the second aunt nodded gratefully to Yang Yi.

An hour later, I said goodbye to my second uncle and went to my uncle's place.

The uncle has a strong military aura about him.

Seeing the arrival of Yang Yi's family, the uncle and aunt seemed very happy.

"Xiaoyi, your face is too pale. You can't go on like this. I'll arrange for you to leave the army and go to the army for three months for military training another day."

"Brother, Xiao Yi is a scholar. Fighting and grabbing land are special things. We of this generation can carry them." Dad immediately helped Yang Yi out of the siege.Otherwise, according to the uncle's caring style, he might be able to kill him first and report later, and send Yang Yi to the army for military training.

"Uncle, my science scores are very good. Maybe the guns I invented will be used in the army in the future. This is also a contribution to the army."

"That's pretty much it." The uncle muttered.

For this 45-year-old man, almost the first half of his life was dedicated to the army.In his belief, a man should pick up a steel gun and be ready to go to the battlefield at any time.

Yang Yi took out the gift and gave it to her aunt.

"There is no shortage of anything in the army. Take the gift back, Third Brother."

Then my father told his elder brother about the publication of Yang Yi's novel in a slightly arrogant tone.

"Oh, my nephew respects me, so I must have it."

When sending Yang Yi and others out, the uncle was still mumbling
"It's a pity that such a handsome baby has such a pale face."

Yang Yi was so sweaty after hearing this.

After getting off the jeep, he told his parents about asking Qin Huairu to clean up.The parents agreed without thinking much.

When I got home, the first thing I did was take a cold shower.It’s September in Sijiu City, and it’s already a bit cool at night.Fortunately, the young man has strong firepower, and I think he can last until mid-October after taking a cold bath.

Taking out the shampoo and shower gel from the space, Yang Yi finally took the most comfortable bath since time travel.

　Five 60s money: modern money = 200 times.This number is the author's conversion based on the salary ratio for the same position.But there is actually another issue with Engel's coefficient.Take pork as an example. At that time, the value of pork with tickets should be around 1.2 yuan per catty. Although the current price of pork fluctuates, it never reaches 240 yuan per catty.In other words, under the same salary for the same position, modern people have higher disposable income.Of course, this is also a manifestation of social progress.

　　But if anyone insists on comparing house prices with me... then just pretend that I didn't say anything.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)