Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 1251

Chapter 1251: Chapter 1124: "Money-Grubber

Two days later, Zhou Jiao received the title deed for a property and, accompanied by Zhang Guoqing, took a trip around the recently purchased yard.

The first impression: utterly rundown.

Previously, this yard housed over a dozen families, with numerous kitchens and stoves haphazardly built throughout, completely altering its layout.

The original backyard pond was filled in, and earthquake shelters had been erected all over, varying in size from firewood sheds and chicken coops to small vegetable plots.

Although the residents moved out, aside from the main building, the place is disastrously unsightly, with the smell of urine pervading every room.

She doubted the previous owner ever wanted it back after repossessing the house; otherwise, how could a big family possibly settle in peacefully?

Actually, it’s not just this yard; even the one recently acquired by Yi Jiefang is unrecognizable.

Perhaps the departing temporary residents vented their unhappiness; some even maliciously unscrew faucets or remove doors and windows.

It’s unknown whether they burned them for firewood or kept them as mementos, let alone mention the dismantled remains of kang beds scattered across rooms stained with oil and smoke.

Yet, even such a yard didn’t decrease much in value overall, according to those returnees from the cities, claiming they’ve held onto it for some time without being in a hurry to sell.

Later, Zhou Jiao discovered these former "black five categories" indeed had wealth that dazzles. Though not much yellow and white material was returned after the reversal, their properties had been restored to them.

These disposed properties were simply unwanted by them out of disdain.

Listen to this...

After Zhou Jiao learned of it, any sympathy for the original owner evaporated.

There’s always cause and effect; just half a year back in the city and they act arrogant, showing the ups and downs over the past decade didn’t erode their inherent superiority nor teach them to conceal their weaknesses.

Fortunately, the main building still exists, avoiding tearing it down and rebuilding.

The chaotic constructions in the yard were cleared, and some old bricks, tiles, and furniture were collected from elsewhere for future renovation and maintenance.

Coincidentally, in autumn, some old alleyways were demolished to construct new homes, with plenty of ancient bricks and old tiles at low prices, which used to be discarded before.

With familiar acquaintances around, they specifically contacted those in charge, spent some money, and successfully bought truckloads of ancient bricks, old tiles, removed wooden windows and doors, and even procured unwanted old furniture from some families to pile up in the yard and west wing.

Thus, during the period before the new year, Zhou Jiao and the other four wives were busily occupied again.

Though they didn’t personally work on it, treasures were everywhere.

While the men called in many skilled workers to renovate the yard, under the guise of supervision, they couldn’t resist wandering around together, scavenging old relics.

Zhou Jiao understood what Zhang Guoqing had been busy with lately, be it to divert her attention or to avoid considering some anxiety-inducing issues.

She took on these tasks herself, accompanying everyone on strolls after work, and considering the pregnancy of a niece-in-law, managed at least one trip a week, being extremely busy indeed.

No matter how busy, everything eventually comes to an end.

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