After New Year's Day, the notice from the Ministry of Personnel finally came down. Engineer and all office staff dormitory benefits are cancelled. In its place is a housing subsidy.

Housing allowance is calculated: 7% of the basic salary. According to Chu Li's salary, the subsidy is about 350 yuan. A little better than expected. You have to move out at the end of January. The main reason is the expansion of the company and the shortage of workers' dormitories. Workers had to be centrally managed, so the welfare of office (relatively high-income) staff had to be sacrificed in order to redistribute dormitories to workers.

The time was very short, although the personnel department repeatedly apologized. However, due to the communication that has been done in the early stage, the implementation still has to be implemented. Everyone began to look for a house, and there were more than 2,000 people in the office of TMK's Chang'an branch. There are probably more than 20,000 workers. All of a sudden, more than 2,000 people have a demand for rent, and the price of houses in Shangsha has risen.

Rental houses in Dongguan, except for Guancheng. All the houses in the town are rented out privately. If the aborigines of Dongguan have land, they will build several buildings, 6~8 floors high. There are 3 households on the first floor, and many people have several houses in their homes. It is said that many locals are unemployed and drive around every month to collect rent. Each house is 40~60 square meters, 2 bedrooms with kitchen and bathroom. The original rent was 500 yuan, and now the price has increased to 700 yuan. Fortunately, the air conditioner, washing machine, color TV are complete. The two engineers are happy to share the house.

Chu Li's luck was not so good, and he didn't find a suitable house for a long time. Chunlai invited Chu Li to look at the house together, but the house he fancied was remote and the facilities were backward. Chunlai was not ambiguous, so he shared a house with Gong Qing. As a result, by mid-January, Chu Li's house was still unsettled.

Grandma Ye helped him solve the problem.

On this day, when Chu Li was eating roast rice in Grandma Ye's shop, Chen Jing asked Chu Li if he had rented a house. Chu Li shook his head and said not yet. Chen Si said that it was only half a month.

Chu Li nodded.

Xiao Ye walked over and pulled a stool to sit down. looked at Chu Li: "You want to rent a house?" ”

"Yes, Xiaoye."

"You're on the sand, aren't you?"

"That's right."

Chen Jing had been blocking Xiao Ye from participating in their chat before, but since Chu Li rejected him, he hadn't done so. Now he just looked at Xiao Ye quietly. In fact, after that time, Chen Jing did not change anything, and was still very close to Chu Li. even said that he was willing to be Chu Li's little wife. But Chu Li could also feel that Chen Jing was very disappointed in his heart. But there are some things that cannot be explained.

Xiao Ye suddenly got up and leaned over to muttered a few words to Grandma Ye. Grandma Ye also came over.

"Pretty boy, do you want to rent a house?"

"Grandma, our company doesn't provide dormitories anymore. Because we had to hire a lot of new workers, we had to get out, so the company gave us a subsidy to rent a house. ”

"I see." Turning sideways, he looked at Xiao Ye, and then looked up at the clock on the wall. Said to Xiao Ye: "You go for a trip!" ”

Xiao Yemei smiled: "Thank you, grandma!" Then he began to undo his apron and take off his gloves. Then I thought about it again. Let's talk about next week.

Grandma Ye said, "Do you be a wild one? ”

Xiao Ye said to clean up. Grandma Ye smiled noncommittally.

"Thank me for what, thank you uncle, I don't know if the pretty boy is liking?"

"Grandma, are you going to rent me a house?" Chu Li suddenly brightened.

"I don't know if you like it...... Grandma Ye said with a smile.

On Sunday morning, Chu Li was waiting at the platform of Sha Station on 120 Road, Chen Jing and Chen Si also came, Chen Si said that he also wanted to rent a house, and by the way, take a look. Chu Li remembered that Chen Si was also an office worker. It's good to think about it and take it with you. Xiao Ye wore a particularly good-looking denim skirt, and her hair was also scattered. Chen Jing said, "Today is so beautiful. Leaning closer and putting his mouth on Xiao Ye's neck and shoulder, "Oops, the smell of roasted meat that I like is gone!" "Exaggerated wave of hands to say, don't like it, don't like it. Teasing the leaflets to lean forward and close.

The layout of Shangsha Village is somewhat similar to that of a dragon boat, with TMK in the middle of the dragon boat to the north, and the former Chuli's dormitory in the easternmost part of TMK, at the very edge of the industrial park. And Xiao Ye brought the three of them to the easternmost part of the south. It turned out that Chu Li invited his colleagues to eat spicy girls across the street from the Sichuan restaurant. In this way, if TMK is in the direction of 12 o'clock, Grandma Ye's house is in the direction of 4:30.

Xiao Ye walked very skillfully to the bottom of a building marked with a D1 mark, and found an uncle on the first floor, who was about the same age as Grandma Ye. Xiao Ye gave an introduction. Uncle's surname is Lu, it is her uncle, this person began to keep a straight face, and later heard that he was Xiao Ye's friend, but he was also kind. Greeted and came into the house to drink tea and greet. Chu Li knew that it would take at least half an hour for Cantonese people to drink tea, so he politely refused. After Xiao Ye and his uncle announced their farewell, they arrived at D2, which is the next building. The downstairs door is unlocked. The stairs went up to the sixth floor, and there were three households on the first floor of the fifth floor, and here it became two households, and the door of the next door was locked, and Xiao Ye said that it was rented to someone. I took out the key and opened the house on the left.

After entering the door, the first thing I smelled was a faint smell of wooden furniture, there was no musty smell in the room, the windows were bright and clean, but there was a little smell of Pu'er tea. The furniture is not much, and it is not high-end, but it is all wiped clean and the chairs are properly packed. There is a small living room at the door, about 30 square meters, a shoe cabinet on the right, an old color TV on a TV cabinet in the corner, or that kind of big ass, a very simple coffee table, there is a simple set of kung fu tea tea sets on the coffee table, and the fragrance of Pu'er should be emanating from the tea set. around and a few low stools. There is also a dining table in the living room with only 4 large chairs. A refrigerator plug and cord sit overhead. All that's left are three doors. The first and second on the left should lead to the bedroom, Chu Li was embarrassed to push the bedroom door, and Xiao Ye also opened the third door first, which led to the balcony, probably for ventilation. Chu Li walked into the balcony and found that it was semi-enclosed, that is, an open balcony but an aluminum alloy anti-theft fence. On the balcony there were two rows of pipes for drying clothes, and at the end there was a fork for a hanger. There is also a door, which must be a toilet and a bathroom. There is also a small door on the left side of the balcony, Chu Li asked, and Xiao Ye said that it was the kitchen. Chu Li pushed the door in, it was a small kitchen of only about 4 square meters, although it was so compact, it was complete, with a double-ended gas stove, a dishwasher, and a row of small cabinets above the sink. There is an exhaust fan on the overhead, which is visually suitable for one person to operate inside. The kitchen is very clean, and Xiao Ye and grandma never seem to have cooked here.

Chen Jing lowered her voice over there: "Xiao Ye, is this your room?" It's so cute—"

Chu Li came out of the kitchen, Chen Si looked at the tea set on the coffee table in the living room, but Chen Jing went into this room near the kitchen, Xiao Ye stood at the door, and said with a smile: "Yes, but I haven't lived there a few times." ”

Chu Li looked in from Xiao Ye's shoulder, it was really a very warm and lovely room, the walls were covered with photos and some flower petals, and there were many Q versions of Xiao Ye, which should have been painted by herself. Many of the photos are magnified and printed with headshots. In addition to Xiao Ye, there is a woman in her 30s in the photo, looking at her eyebrows and eyes, she should be Xiao Ye's mother.

"Is this your mother? It's so beautiful! Chen Jing asked with a look of surprise.

"Yes, it's my mom."

"How come I've never seen one?"

"My mom has passed away."

"Ahh How so? So young. ”

"Quietly, don't make trouble!" Chen Si walked to the door and looked inside, and when he saw the photos on the wall, he also showed a surprised expression.

Chu Li only knew a little bit, Grandma Ye said it before.

"My mom is sick." Xiaoye looked calm.

Chen Jing suddenly ran over from the bed and glared at Xiao Ye. There were tears in his eyes. Then he put his arms around Xiao Ye's neck and hugged Xiao Ye tightly, his shoulders trembling slightly. Chu Li turned his head to look at Chen Si, but Chen Si turned his face.

Xiao Ye said: "Everyone come in, just look at it, it's okay." His eyes looked at Chu Li.

Chu Li wanted to take off his shoes, but was stopped by Xiao Ye. A little embarrassed but walked in anyway and there was a lot of stuff in the room. There was a dresser, the old-fashioned Cantonese kind, with an oval mirror. A vertical cabinet for washbasins, and a chest of drawers. It's all in the corner. Unlike the furniture in the living room, which was wiped clean, there was some dust on it.

The bed of the small leaf is not large, and the wooden bed of one meter two has a mosquito net. The mosquito nets are snow-white gauze, the quilts are neatly folded, and there is a layer of cloth on top of them, probably to keep out dust. There is a desk, which is an integrated old-fashioned desk with a partition on top that can hold two layers of books. Chu Li took a look, and they were all high school books. It should be a textbook for the first year of high school. A clear plastic pen case contains several ballpoint pens. There is a sticker in the upper right corner of the pen case with two neat words written on it - Ye Han. The font is strong and confident.

The large and small photos posted on the wall, I took a closer look at the woman in the headshot about 35 years old, with a gentle face, short hair, a high nose, and a chin like a small leaf, with a groove in the middle. Standing from a distance, there is actually a bit of Lin Qingxia's appearance. Some photos show that Xiaoye is only seven or eight years old. And in the back photo, the woman is obviously tired. Xiao Ye in the photo is very happy and confident. There is also a middle-aged man in one or two, presumably Xiao Ye's father. The man was tall, thin, emaciated, and pale. The eyebrows and eyes are deep-set, and the lips are black. The hair is combed back to the back of the head, making it look very small.

Xiao Ye was dragged to the next room by Chen Jing, and Chu Li also hurriedly followed. Chen Si didn't know what he was busy with in the kitchen.

The next room should be grandma's, a big wardrobe, a table. A simple mirror was placed on it. There is no TV, but there is an old-fashioned radio. There was a wicker chair in the corner, and a tank that I didn't know what it was for. Then there are a few wooden boxes, which are very old, and they are estimated to be more than Chu Li's age. A black-and-white photograph hangs on the wall. At a glance, you can see that Grandma Ye, a little old man next to her, is Xiao Ye's grandfather, kind and vicissitudes, but there is a trace of shrewdness in her eyes.

"Shall I go see your room?" Xiao Ye looked at Chu Li and smiled with his teeth bared.

Chu Li nodded, and Xiao Ye led the two to the attic.

There is only one room in the attic floor, and a bathroom. The room had only one window, but it was very well lit. Since it is a top floor, there is no building that blocks the light. The room was very small, much smaller than Xiao Ye's room. But surprisingly put a TV, Chu Li took a closer look, and it turned out to be brand new. The membrane didn't even have time to be torn off.

Chu Li glanced at Xiao Ye, who was playing with Chen Jing and was about to open the door to the balcony.

Then I found that the air conditioner on the wall was particularly abrupt. The location was blowing right on the door, and the person who installed the air conditioner must have been very inexperienced, or had no requirements for the workers. Chu Li straightened his neck, took a look, and found that the air conditioner was also brand new. I knew that Xiao Ye had just bought it, and I was a little upset.

Despite Chen Jing's constant gags, Xiao Ye sneaked a glance at Chu Li, then walked to the corridor and opened the door to the balcony. The three of them suddenly saw a wide open vision. You can see TMK directly, and you can see the artificial river on the reverse side. The balcony was very clean. There are traces of cleaning on the floor. Obviously, Xiao Ye not only bought a TV, installed an air conditioner, but also cleaned up.

Chen Si walked up and brought a plate with four small bowls on it, each with a spoon in it. Chen Jing smelled the smell first, rushed over, and said, "Sister, did you make rock sugar pears?" ”

"Xiao Ye, I like your kitchen a lot, I just bought pears again, and I used the kitchen utensils, you won't be angry, right?"

"Give me food and don't mind." Xiao Ye is in a particularly good mood.

The four of them stood on the balcony, although Wuhan was covered with ice and snow in January, Dongguan was as warm as spring and summer. Chu Li took a sip of rock sugar pear soup, which was sweet to the heart.

Here's the thing, Grandma Ye's younger brother is a villager in Shangsha Village, Grandma Ye's father has a piece of land in Shangsha, and after the reform and opening up, he built two buildings, in fact, one should be Grandma Ye's, but there are many uncles' families, so when it was divided, Grandma, as a person who married out, had no requirements. At that time, my grandmother's husband went to Nanyang to do business, and the family was very prosperous. Later, after her husband died, Xiaoye's mother fell ill and died, and her son did not study well, so he began to gamble, and the family business withered. Xiao Ye's uncle gave half of one of the two buildings to Grandma Ye in order to let Grandma Ye have a coffin book for the elderly. In order to pay off her son's gambling debts, Grandma Ye sold the lower floors, and left the top floor and the attic to put some sundries for herself, and Xiao Ye also had a room on the 6th floor. But because Grandma Ye's roast meat shop is in Houjie, the granddaughters basically don't go back to Shangsha. So the sixth floor is basically vacant. The family is in debt, and I have always wanted to rent it out, but because all the sundries and belongings are there, even if there are countless people who come to see the house, but when I see so many furniture, I am afraid that if it is lost, compensation will be a problem. Some people who are willing to rent are thieves, and they are not at ease to rent casually. So I never rented it out. Now that Chu Li has this need, Grandma Ye is willing even if she gives it to Chu Lizhu. After all, multiple people can take care of the house.

Chu Li said to Xiao Ye, I will rent the house. How do I pay the rent?

Xiao Ye said, "What do you think? ”

"TV and air conditioner, I'll give you 3000, and then the rent is 500 per month, I'll pay three pressures and one, okay"

The leaflets turned red. "TV and air conditioner, no need. It's okay to rent 500.'"

"Of course, you don't have to buy these, I can pack them myself, is 3000 enough?"

"Enough, enough, Brother Chu, thank you."

"I should thank you, you helped me a lot."

"Now, go and wipe Mommy's dresser, okay?"

"Why are you ......" Xiao Ye's eyes widened, "I know." ”

Chen Si came over and said to Chu Li: "This house is really good, if you don't rent it, I will rent it." ”

"If you can't rent it, I'll give it to you. I'll look for another house. ”

"No need, I'll go and have a look with Wen Jing, it's okay."

"Do you know how to cook?"

"A little. Would you like to try it? ”

"Yes!" Chu Li didn't expect to blurt out.

"There's a kitchen over here, ...... next time"

"What, what, you two?" Chen Jing made a fuss and shouted, "Falling in love?" While I'm not there? He pointed his finger at her sister's head and put on a vicious expression. Then he ran to grab Chu Li's arm.

Chu Li brought a contract, signed it by himself, and then handed it to Xiao Ye. Xiao Ye said that he still needs this?

Chen Si said that in the future, remember to prepare this, otherwise there will be unnecessary disputes.

When Chu Li handed the money to Xiao Ye, Xiao Ye looked very embarrassed and said, "You will give it to grandma next week, okay?" ”

Chu Li was a little confused, thought about it, and then nodded.

Chu Li asked Xiao Ye with a smile: "Landlord Ms. Ye Han, are there no housing precautions?" ”

Xiao Ye thought for a while, smiled and said, "You can't bring your girlfriend over for the night." ”

Chen Si was stunned for a moment, and Chen Jing rushed to Xiao Ye with his teeth and claws: "Why?" Brother Chu doesn't have any rights at all? No more rentals! “

Xiao Ye covered his mouth and laughed wildly: "Okay, if it's you, then it's no problem." ”

Chen Jing raised her head and said, "That is, he dares to take others, because he doesn't want to live." ”

Chen Si also smiled. "Quietly, don't mess around."

Chu Li said that everyone is so happy today, I will invite you to dinner.

"Okay! Eat spicy girls, eat spicy girls! ”

"Xiaoye, it's inconvenient to eat spicy, right?" Chen Si looked at Xiao Ye.

"It's okay, not everyone in Guangdong is afraid of spicy, and there are also people who are not afraid of spicy."

When Xiao Ye left, he specially gave the key to Chu Li. Chu Li returned the key to Xiao Ye and his grandmother's room. Said he didn't need to go into those two rooms.