CHAPTER XXXI

Zhao Jin counted the silver she had earned in recent months, nearly seven hundred taels of silver and took six hundred taels to the town, she should be able to buy a good house, she had inquired with the shopkeeper, and the shopkeeper told her that it was about five hundred taels to buy a two-in-two house in the town. Before leaving yesterday, she told the shopkeeper about her plan to buy a house, and the shopkeeper immediately enthusiastically introduced a person who sold the house. After Zhao Jin sent the pillar into the academy, he went to the shopkeeper and said that it was a good place to find the Chinese man. Zhao Jin found and saw that the Chinese man was about forty years old, with an ordinary face, with a public face, medium build, thin body, often with a smile on his face, he looked amiable and very good to get along with, and looked kind, after the two met, they each introduced the situation, and the Chinese person enthusiastically led Zhao Jin to see the house.

The first house they went to was located in the south of the town, the place was relatively secluded, and the environment was very clean and quiet, and there was no mixed feeling, the security seemed to be very good, according to the Chinese, most of the people living in this area were scholars, some were rented by students, some were scholars, and they were all scholars, and they were relatively close to the pillar of the college, just separated by two streets, and he would not have to be in a hurry to go to school in the future. Zhao Jin walked into the courtyard gate, and saw a courtyard that was not too big or small, two unknown trees were planted in the corner, there was a stone table and a stone bench on one side, and there was a grape trellis next to it, a good place to enjoy the moon in the summer, there were two rooms opposite the courtyard gate, and there were two rooms on the left and right, and I looked inside the house, although there was no furniture, the overall look was very neat and generous, and there was a backyard at the corner, and there was a small pond. Zhao Jin is quite satisfied with the overall look, the room is enough for the whole family to live, and there is also a spare room for the pillar as a study, although it is not a bustling city, but it is calm and elegant suitable for Zhao Laosi to cultivate, the pillar study, she can also do her own things more freely, and there is no need to beware of the Zhao family sabotage.

Whether it is the geographical location or the overall layout of the whole layout, it seems that Zhao Jin is very satisfied, this is completely the pattern of the modern courtyard, and finally it is natural to ask the price, the Chinese people observed Zhao Jin's expression and saw that Zhao Jin was very satisfied and really wanted to buy, so he said directly and did not beat around the bush: "Miss Zhao, I won't tell you that the original owner of this courtyard was the master Xiucai, and then he was admitted to high school and was admitted to the Jinshi all the way to the Jinshi, and now he is assigned to other places to make a county order, and the family moved to live in the place where he took office. This is in a hurry to ask me to resell, he did not ask for anything is to hope that the buyer can treat this place well, after all, I have lived for many years and have feelings, if I don't come back in the future, I am reluctant to sell, the feng shui here does not need me to say that you also know that it is quite good, if you have a scholar in your family, it is really stained. The shopkeeper greeted me and said let me sell you a good price, and I sincerely told you that this yard is four hundred and fifty taels, what do you think. ”

Zhao Jin estimated it in his heart, the original shopkeeper said about five hundred taels, and now the Chinese say that four hundred and fifty taels are estimated to have the favor of the shopkeeper, and I don't know if it is the shopkeeper's money, if so, then I owe the shopkeeper a favor, this price is not too expensive in terms of market price, and I may have taken some advantage. She was no longer hypocritical, signed a contract with the Chinese on the spot and cleared the money and goods, and then went to the yamen to complete the transfer procedures.

After the matter was done, Zhao Jin took the contract and landed on the ground, finally had his own real estate, he was also a bourgeoisie, the house has been a sense of belonging and security since ancient times, how many people have struggled for a house for a lifetime, before living in the Zhao family there was a feeling of sending people under the fence, unable to raise their heads, and doing everything was a little lacking in energy, but now it is finally good, and the name is justified. Since the house has been bought, she does not procrastinate, and makes a quick decision, and goes directly to the carpenter to customize tables, chairs, beds, and then the grocery store buys pots and pans, grain and oil and other daily necessities, and the rest can be purchased when needed. She doesn't seem to be in the two houses next door, and she doesn't know what kind of person she is, so she doesn't get along well.

By the time everything was done, she was already exhausted and collapsed, seeing that the sun was almost close to the end of the pillar school, she didn't go to the restaurant today and told the pillar to wait for her at the gate of the academy, she locked the door and walked in the direction of the academy. There were already students walking out one after another at the entrance of the academy, she stood in a conspicuous direction and looked around at the figure of the pillar, and finally waited for a while The pillar lowered her head and walked out sullenly, she didn't call him at first just to see what was wrong with him, and then when the pillar passed by her, she didn't even notice it, she finally determined that he was not in a good mood today, as if something had happened, and said loudly: "Pillar, here." Zhu Zi raised his head suddenly when he heard the voice, Zhao Jin could still see his reddened eyes, saw that she was busy lowering her head to sort out her emotions, and then raised her head to greet her as if she was fine, "Sister!" You came, how long have you waited. "What a fool, what kind of pretending to be so obvious, Zhao Jin is afraid of the strong self-esteem of boys at this age, hesitating to ask or not to ask, and finally decided to believe that the pillar can handle her own affairs, and she mentioned a few words that she will definitely be able to understand with the IQ of the pillar.

"Pillar, I bought a house in town today and I'm satisfied. Would you like to check it out? Zhao Jin turned his head and asked. Zhuzi was in high spirits when he heard this, his mood improved, and he said, "Okay, sister, let's go quickly." Zhao Jin said: "It's not far ahead, mainly for the convenience of your study, as long as you read and read happily, the rest is not important, life is just a few decades in the world, the pillar you are still young, the so-called setbacks in front of you will understand that it is just an episode in your life that is not worth mentioning, people have to look forward, people are not difficult for a while but have always been very difficult." Zhu Zi looked at her sister with ignorant eyes, at this age he still didn't understand the specific meaning of her sister's words, but he knew that no matter what happened, home would always be his last harbor, why bother with himself for those little things, and he was now a man, and his own affairs should be solved by himself.

He looked up and said to Zhao Jin, "Sister, I understand." I want to try to be stronger, not only physically but also mentally. Zhao Jin touched his head with relief, the pillar is sometimes too sensible, the eight-year-old is still a milk doll in modern times, where is the clothes to reach out and eat to open his mouth, where is the pillar to take care of himself, he doesn't have to worry about anything, and sure enough, the children of the poor are in charge early. Talking and laughing all the way, the two came to the bought house, Zhao Jin opened the door, and the pillar looked around in surprise, he didn't dare to imagine that his family could live in such a beautiful mansion, this was a dream. He ran in and out, babbling what should be placed here and what should be planted there, and after a while he ran to her and said, "Sister, do I have my own room?" Zhao Jin replied: "Of course, in addition to the main room for my father, you can choose any other room, and you can also choose one as a study." "Thank you, sister, you choose first!" "The pillar is so sensible." The pillar smiled sheepishly.

The two chattered for a long time, and finally reluctantly returned to Zhaojia Village, along the way, the pillar did not see the frustration of just leaving the academy, Zhao Jin not only felt sorry for such a young child's healing ability, but also pleased that his younger brother had a strong psychological quality. After the two went home, they told Liu about buying a house, she was also very excited after hearing it, she has been living in the Zhao family since she got married, and she couldn't raise her head after suffering how many white eyes, Xia's scolding sentence usually was, "You lazy woman, get out of my house if you don't work." She was powerless to resist and could only bear it silently, Zhao Laosi was either working in the town or in the field all year round, and she didn't know a lot of things, but what could she do if she knew? Now that she was finally told that she could escape from this house, her feelings were extremely complicated.

"Mother, I have ordered some furniture in the carpenter's shop, and we will move it when the furniture is ready. I'll ask some people to help me move it, and my dad will rent a carriage and put it on it. Zhao Jin told her mother her plan, since Zhao Laosi fell ill, Zhao Jin has become more and more autocratic, there is no way to always have a person who can be the master of the house, Liu's indecisive temperament is first-class in housework, but it is not good to make decisions. Gradually, the style of doing things at home became what Zhao Jin said, and then Liu did what he did. "Siya, do we have to inform the people in the village when we move? Otherwise, it will be embarrassing to meet after leaving without saying a word. "Zhao Jin originally considered whether to move secretly, or tell others that this house was rented, mainly because the Zhao family is too difficult, with their character, they must be red-eyed, but think about the way they came from, what can not be said, the waist must be straight, otherwise others think you are a bully. In this kind of place in the countryside, whether it is a red and white ceremonial event, it is necessary to hold a flowing water banquet, and the housewarming banquet is also a kind of favor, adding some popularity to the new house. Zhao Jin replied: "Mother, I have already thought about this problem, I plan to hold a few tables of banquets in the house in the town after moving and settling down, and then notify the people in the village to come to the town with my grandfather and grandmother's house to have a banquet." Liu saw that she had a good idea, so she didn't say anything, just during this time, she saw what Zhao Jin had done, and it was difficult for her, if it weren't for her, they didn't know how they had been these days.

After a few people finalized the matter, then the family washed and slebered, and tomorrow was another busy day, going to bed early and getting up early.