PFC Chapter 341 A Decoration Beyond Its Time
Chapter 341 A Decoration Beyond Its Time
Chapter 341 A Renovation Ahead of Its Time
It took about an hour to install all the appliances.
"That's about it, you guys try it out."
Lin Yuyao watched the entire installation process and knew there were no problems.
"Thank you, I'll just try the air conditioner."
"Row."
Close the doors and windows, turn on the air conditioner, and it will cool down in a moment.
"No problem, thank you."
The installer said, "Your home renovation already included the placement of these appliances, as well as the connection points and pipe openings, making installation relatively simple. If it were someone else's home, they would have to drill holes and install shelves, which would be much more troublesome."
Lin Yuyao thought to herself, "Of course, I took these issues into account when I was decorating."
There were no problems, so Lin Yuyao signed the receipt for them.
Lin Ping was still fiddling with the television when Lin Yuyao called him to leave, but he was reluctant to go.
"Sis, can I watch for a bit?"
Lin Yuyao checked the time, tossed him the keys, and said, "I'm leaving now. Take your time looking around. Remember to close the door properly and turn off the power when you leave."
"Okay, I'll head back at six o'clock."
Lin Yuyao still dotes on him; otherwise, she wouldn't let him see it during work hours.
She didn't even look at it herself.
Fu Huaiyi called back and said he probably wouldn't be back for the next few days, as he wouldn't get off work until 11 or 12 at night.
Coming back so late would only bother her, so I won't come back.
However, he also said that once he finishes all the work he has on hand, they will have a day off, and he will take them out to play when he has time off.
Lin Yuyao is going out to run around these days, so it would be nice to have a break after she finishes.
The next day, Zhou Jing took a day off. After get off work, Lin Yuyao took her to visit her home.
She had just picked up her daughter and brought her along.
The little girl is very obedient, but still quite shy; that's probably just her personality.
However, it's much better than when we first met; he'll quietly call her Aunt Lin.
This was Zhou Jing's first visit to Lin Yuyao's house after the renovation was completed. The furniture and appliances had all been moved in, and all that was left was for her to move in.
Looking at the spacious and bright house, Zhou Jing was very envious.
“This house is great. It’s a bit pricey, but it’s worth it. My family just doesn’t have the money. If I did, I would buy one this big too.”
Lin Yuyao smiled and said, "I'll get a bigger one when I have more money later."
"Yes, yes, we'll move to a bigger one when we have more money. My current apartment has two bedrooms and a living room, which is enough for the three of us. Besides, Tingting's dad isn't home, so it's just the two of us, mother and daughter. I even have an extra room to store miscellaneous items."
Zhou Jing was very envious when she saw their big color TV. She had originally said that she wanted to come and see what their TV was like, and if it was okay, she would buy one too.
This way, having a home with your child won't be boring.
After asking about the price, I decided to pass.
"I don't like color TVs anymore, I'll just buy a black and white one to make do."
Lin Yuyao said, "It's a bit expensive now, so it's not worth buying it now. You should just buy a small black and white TV, and wait a few years until it's cheaper."
Zhou Jing: "Will it be cheaper in a few years?"
This……
The price might not be much cheaper, but with the rapid economic development in the 1990s, home appliances did indeed depreciate dramatically to some extent.
"We'll talk about it when we make more money. My salary increases every year," Lin Yuyao said with a smile.
Zhou Jing laughed and said, "That's true. Salaries increase every year, but this money is becoming less and less valuable. I hope that when my salary increases, this stuff will increase more slowly."
Lan Tingting really liked their house; she ran around everywhere and even rolled around on their sofa.
Zhou Jing was talking to Lin Yuyao when she turned around and saw her daughter running to the sofa without taking off her shoes. She called out to her repeatedly, "Tingting, what are you doing? Come down quickly, you've made Aunt Lin's sofa dirty."
Lin Yuyao smiled and said, "It's okay, the top layer is a protective cover, we'll have to tear it off when we move in."
"But we can't let her develop such impolite behavior."
She pulled her daughter close, gripping her wrist tightly to prevent her from running away.
"Oh right, didn't they say there's a rooftop garden? Shall we go check it out?"
"Okay, let's see."
The staircase is on the large balcony, and they specially built a railing for it.
The railings are also made of solid wood, and they are polished smooth and have a very high-quality feel.
The entire renovation was truly impressive.
Zhou Jing showered Lin Yuyao with compliments throughout the entire event, making Lin Yuyao feel embarrassed.
Once I got to the rooftop, I discovered a grape trellis, flower beds, a vegetable garden, and a double swing chair...
As soon as Lan Tingting saw the swing, she ran over to it.
Zhou Jing: "Tingting, slow down."
The little girl went off to play by herself.
Zhou Jing looked around in shock and said, "You guys did this renovation yourselves?"
"Yes, isn't it beautiful?"
"They look beautiful! What are you planning to plant these for?"
"Yes, we plant flowers here, and we plant vegetables here."
Lin Yuyao introduced the small garden to her, which made Zhou Jing very envious.
I used to look down on the top floor, thinking it would be cold in winter and hot in summer, and there was also the risk of leaks.
But now that I look at it, I think the top floor is a better deal.
They can come up here on their own, and they don't have to worry about their vegetables and flowers being stolen. Isn't that great?
"This is much better than a ground-floor garden. The ground floor has rats, bugs, and maybe even snakes in the summer. And if you live downstairs, people spit and throw garbage, so you wouldn't dare to put up a swing like this."
Lin Yuyao nodded in agreement.
"It's beautiful, Yuyao, but won't it leak with all this? Top floors are prone to leaks."
Lin Yuyao said, "We did a very good job of waterproofing during the renovation, so it shouldn't leak for at least ten years."
"What about ten years from now?"
"I'm not sure if I'll still be living here in ten years. Maybe I'll sell it and buy something better."
"That's true. If you start a company now, you can make money in the future and buy a small villa."
……
Over the next few days, Lin Yuyao and Song Qin went to the printing factory together and gave the keys directly to Lin Ping, asking him to be responsible for opening and closing the windows of the new house for ventilation every day.
He was very willing because he could come and watch TV for an hour.
Lin Ping left early today because his brother-in-law called to say he could leave work early and he needed to go home sooner.
He closed the window and went out around 6 a.m. that day, and ran into a few acquaintances as soon as he left the community.
A little boy was running around outside, and Lu Jiangting was supporting his mother, whose eyesight was poor, with one hand and his father, who was in poor health, with the other.
Fu Huaiyi got off work early today, and Lu Jiangting naturally got off work early too.
After work, he went straight to the school and went back with Lu Cong and the others who were picking up Wang Chenchen.
By chance, Lu Jiangting bumped into Lin Ping, and their eyes met.
"Lin Ping?"
Lin Ping looked them up and down and asked, "You live in this neighborhood too? Really? Why are you so persistent?"
Words spoken are hurtful.
Lu Jiangting pursed his lips, not knowing how to begin to explain.
Before he could explain, Lin Ping saw Wang Chenchen running into the alley next door with her schoolbag on her back.
Inside were dilapidated houses waiting to be demolished; some were like shacks, very run-down.
Then it dawned on him.
"Oh, so you live next door? Good heavens, that house is almost collapsing, how can anyone live there? How could you let your savior's wife and children live in such a place?"
[We're not writing about saints, so the female lead also has many flaws. Initially timid yet resilient, she can also be flustered and helpless in the face of certain situations, or even so rational as to lack human warmth—that's all part of her. However, she will gradually grow. Attentive readers will notice that she has matured significantly compared to her initial self.]