For Lin Jiye, the owner of the courtyard house, his whole heart was cold when he learned that the house was hollowed out by termites. But what made him happy was that the appearance of Xu Zhengdao made this matter turn around in an instant, and his house for nothing was finally sold.

Originally, Lin Jiye, whose family had moved to the south a long time ago, did not expect that this set of courtyard houses under his father's name would have the opportunity to be returned. Feeling that he picked up a set of courtyard houses in vain, he returned to Beijing to get the property ownership certificate of the courtyard, so he pondered selling it as soon as possible.

I found a few buyers before, but everyone thought his courtyard was too broken. In desperation, Lin Jiye planned to spend some money and ask someone to repair the courtyard. Before, his courtyard house was rented to several families for sharing.

Who will feel sorry and love for a rented house? After a long time, the courtyard becomes tattered, isn't it normal?

Eight thousand yuan is not much, but it was eventually picked up. If the news of the courtyard being hollowed out by termites spreads, those who want to buy a house will definitely refuse to pay 8,000 yuan. This set of courtyard houses that was picked up was completely smashed in his hands.

Lin Jiye, who was worried about the long nights and dreams, took the initiative to pull Xu Zhengdao to go through the transfer procedures. After completing the transfer procedures, he also readily gave Qian Chuanlin 700 yuan, and he took the rest of the money and prepared to leave Kyoto with a happy face.

The remaining more than 7,000 yuan is a windfall, and Lin Jiye is not too little. With this money, he returned to the south and converted the money into Xiangjiang currency, and if his family moved to Xiangjiang, he would not have to worry about the money for renting a house.

Looking at Lin Jiye, who was smiling and thanking him from time to time, left, Xu Zhengdao was also speechless: "Maybe this guy thinks that he has cheated me as a fool!" It seems that this time, I have successfully played the role of Qian Duo Silly again. ”

Qian Chuanlin, who had obtained 700 medical compensation for his apprentice, breathed a sigh of relief, but also sighed: "Ah Zheng, you really bought that house." If you hadn't nodded, I would have been able to help you bring the price down to six thousand. ”

As a result, Xu Zhengdao shook his head and said: "Old money, as the saying goes, is good, suffering is a blessing." Besides, if I don't have any confidence, do you think I will pay so quickly? Who's the fool, you'll find out later. ”

"Could it be that there are still treasures in the courtyard?"

"I don't know, baby! But I think that 8,000 yuan can buy a set of courtyard houses with two courtyards, and it will definitely not be a loss. ”

When the two of them rode back to the courtyard again, except for Qian Chuanlin's two apprentices, the other apprentices who came to join in the fun all left. When he saw Xu Zhengdao, He Aiguo was also concerned: "Mr. Xu, did you really buy this yard for 8,000 yuan?" ”

"Hmmm! Look, the property registration certificate has been completed. ”

"Alas, just this quadrangle, I'm afraid that 8,000 yuan is really a loss."

"Really? It seems that if I don't expose the mystery, I'm afraid you will all think that I have suffered a loss. Let's go, I'll take you to see the treasure I found. By the way, let's talk about it again and ask you to help repair the yard. ”

The master and apprentice followed behind Xu Zhengdao, who sold guanzi, and came to the two pillars in front of the main house in the backyard. Like Qian Chuanlin before, Xu Zhengdao asked He Aiguo to borrow a hammer and smashed it directly at the thick column.

The pillar was pitted by the hammer, and soon the hemp and lime paste that wrapped the column were exposed. Continue to exert force, smash along the notch, and pull out a hole to see the wooden pillar wrapped inside, and Xu Zhengdao also stopped in time.

smiled and said: "Old Qian, you are a master, look at these two columns, what kind of material are used?" ”

Xu Zhengdao, who got out of the way, immediately signaled Qian Chuanlin to check the pillar that smashed a hole. First he sniffed it, then asked his apprentice to bring a tool, carefully scraped some sawdust outside the pillar and put it on the tip of his nose to smell it.

After this set of wood identification procedures, Qian Chuanlin looked at Xu Zhengdao with a sad face, and said with a complicated expression: "Whoever thinks you are a fool, that is the stupidest fool in the world." The person surnamed Lin wants to know this situation, and he is afraid that he will be so depressed that he vomits blood. ”

"Master, what kind of dumb riddle are you playing?"

"I want to know, you won't see it yourself! Remember, just know in your heart, don't shout. The treasure is lived by the virtuous, since this house has been bought by Ah Zheng. No one can say anything about these two pillars, you know? ”

"Ahh What kind of wood, should it be so secret? ”

When the two apprentices stepped forward one by one, they learned to scrape some sawdust like the master and sniffed it before putting it on their noses, He Aiguo, who was straight-mouthed, immediately blurted out and said in a trembling voice: "Master, master, this, this is golden silk nanmu?" ”

As a carpenter, He Aiguo naturally knows the value of golden silk nanmu. As the royal wood, the people who can own this kind of wood are all powerful and gentry. As far as the value of this pillar is concerned, I am afraid that it is enough to buy the money of the courtyard.

After all, during the Whip Dynasty, there was a saying that "one gram of golden silk nanmu is worth ten grams of gold", which may sound a bit exaggerated, but it also illustrates the preciousness of golden silk nanmu from the side.

Today, the real wild golden silk nanmu has been difficult to find, the current wood market golden silk nanmu is very rare, money is also difficult to buy finished wood, it can be said that it is really 'hard to find'.

If there is another column, it will be the same as the one that was smashed open. The value of two such thick golden silk nan wood can be imagined. When Qian Chuanlin looked at the pillar next to him with his eyes, Xu Zhengdao also nodded with a smile.

While being shocked in his heart, Qian Chuanlin couldn't help but ask: "Ah Zheng, how did you find out that there is a mystery in this column?" ”

"I guess it's luck! You should know that I studied Chinese medicine, so my nose is more agile. I had walked around here before, and I felt that the columns seemed to be thicker than those of ordinary courtyards, so I took a closer look.

I have been studying Chinese medicine with my master since I was a child, and my nose is a little more agile than the average person. When I smell the smell of this pillar, I feel that something is wrong. Later, I made a small hole, and I realized that there was something else going on in this column. ”

"Awesome! I said it was eight thousand, why did you nod your head? Just these two columns, I'm afraid I can't buy them for 10,000 yuan. What are you going to do with this pillar? Tear it down, or do you continue to stand in the yard? ”

Faced with Qian Chuanlin's inquiry, Xu Zhengdao thought for a while and said, "It's better to replace it with other wood!" Except for these two columns, the timber of the other houses was all changed. The materials that can be used are used, and they are not enough to buy old materials.

Quadrangle, I think it's more comfortable to live in the original style. Anyway, this yard is big enough, and if there are more furniture in the future, it can just be moved here. It's just that I don't usually live here, and the pillar stands here, so I'm really not at ease. ”

"That's just as well! It's just that in this way, your yard is equivalent to tearing down and rebuilding, and the cost is not small. ”

"It's okay! I would like to discuss with you, and leave this courtyard to you or your apprentice, and you will calculate how much it will cost. Is it convenient for you to do the all-inclusive, or is it cost-effective to contract labor and materials? ”

Hearing Xu Zhengdao's inquiry, Qian Chuanlin also began to think about how to make it more cost-effective. It is necessary to let the apprentice have money to earn, but also not to let Xu Zhengdao pay more. On the other hand, the two apprentices were naturally full of joy when they heard this.

In their opinion, they are afraid that they will be busy for at least a month to renovate such a courtyard house with two courtyards. If Xu Zhengdao wants to meet the deadline, then they will definitely have to hire more people. But the master is here, and they are not easy to interject.

Just when Qian Chuanlin seemed a little entangled, Xu Zhengdao said very directly: "Old Qian, I shouldn't have asked you." Ask you to make an offer, you must be in a dilemma. So be it! Patriotic, forward, how much does it cost you to work for a day? ”

Seeing that Xu Zhengdao threw the problem to himself, He Aiguo, as an apprentice, could only look at the master. Qian Chuanlin, who was glared at, said directly: "Ah Zheng, why don't you give them three yuan a day and two meals, how about it?" ”

"Done! Three dollars, will it be a little cheaper? You can't invite your two apprentices, and the apprentices they bring will work for nothing, right? I'll tell you the number, patriotism and advance three yuan a day, and the apprentice gives one piece a day, is it enough? ”

"That's not enough! What's more, you also have two meals! ”

"That's it! When it comes to cooking, don't you ask your second apprentice's daughter-in-law, let her come over to help cook and buy vegetables by the way. Each person spends one yuan a day for food, and I give two yuan a day for her to help cook, what's the matter? ”

"It's expensive! I know you want to help my apprentices, but the price is really high. ”

"That's fine! As long as they help me fix the yard a little better, it doesn't matter if I spend a little more. Besides, can you, the master, stay and watch when you arrive? I must also guide it, if you say I won't start the work, will it? ”

After negotiating the matter of asking the disciples and grandchildren of Qian Chuanlin to help repair the courtyard, Xu Zhengdao also felt quite happy. Compared with these two valuable golden silk nanmu pillars, the really valuable things are still waiting for Xu Zhengdao to let them see the light of day!