City 49, where the ancient construction team was located.
It was worth mentioning that because of the war, the government immediately set up an ancient construction team after entering the city to better protect the historical buildings in the city.
For example, the city walls and towers, and even the palaces in the Imperial City.
"Oh? Old Shi, are you doing well? Drinking tea every day and reading the newspaper. If I had known that you were so free here, I would have arranged for my Chen 'zi to come here.”
A middle-aged man stood up and saluted respectfully.
"Hello, Chief."
"Don't. I've already taken off my military uniform and am currently the director of the district.”
"You're the chief for a day, and you'll always be the chief.”
"In that case, I won't stand on ceremony with you. "Here's the thing. My Chen 'zi has also retired from the army due to his injuries. Now, the courtyard of our house is rented out to retired soldiers, so the house needs to be repaired properly. That's why I came to look for you personally."”
After Yang Min explained her intentions, Shi Guangsheng first warmly invited the two of them to sit down, followed by tea.
Yang Min had already told Yang Chen about Shi Guangsheng on the way here.
"You are Yang Chen?"
"Reporting to Political Commissar Shi, it's me."
"Don't. I'm the same as your Auntie Yang. I've also taken off my military uniform now. How about this, I'll be arrogant. You can call me Uncle Shi or Old Shi in the future.”
After that, the three of them did not talk about work. Instead, they reminisced about the past.
After drinking a cup of tea, Shi Guangsheng led the two of them away.
In Shi Guangsheng's words, although the ancient construction team was already a government unit, as long as there was a project, no matter how big or small, the ancient construction team would allow its employees to go out and take on private work.
Of course, the prerequisite was that he had to report it.
The reason why the ancient construction team made such arrangements was also based on the needs of the people.
On the way, Shi Guangsheng took the initiative to say,""Bureau Chief, Chen Zi, let me put it this way. This Wang Mantang is really not an ordinary mason. Although he was born poor, his craftsmanship is superb, especially in the field of carpentry.”
Upon hearing the name Wang Mantang, Yang Chen was once again surprised.""If I'm not mistaken, Wang Mantang should be the male lead in the 'family portrait.”
"Old Shi, the Wang Mantang you mentioned should be the one who took the lead in repairing the Forbidden City building a few years ago, right?”
"Yes, yes, it's him."
"If you put it that way, it's a little overkill to ask Wang Mantang to repair and renovate my Chen's house.”
About twenty minutes later, they arrived at their destination.
The scene was a two-door courtyard house. It had an antique and historical charm, especially the screen wall after entering the door.
"Master Wang, Wang Mantang, I'm here to introduce business to you…"
"Oh? Old Shi, did that evil wind bring you to my house?”
"Go away, don't tarnish my good reputation.”
It was obvious that Shi Guangsheng and Wang Mantang had a good relationship. Otherwise, the two of them wouldn't be joking around so brazenly.
"Mantang, come, let me introduce you…This is my old chief, Yang Min, and this is the chief's nephew, Yang Chen.”
"Hello, Chief Yang. Quick, please come in. Let's talk inside. Big girl, the distinguished guest is here. Hurry up and serve the tea.”
After sitting down in the main hall, Yang Min took the initiative to explain the purpose of her visit to Yang Chen.
"Chief Yang…"
"Master Wang, I'm the same as Old Shi. I've already taken off my military uniform, so you can just call me Director Yang.”
"Then Director Yang, I'll just say this. As long as you hand over the house to me, you can rest assured.”
The Wang Mantang in front of him was the Wang Mantang from Yang Chen's memories, the Wang Mantang from the family portrait.
Not long after, Wang Mantang's wife, Sun Daniu, brought tea over.
At the same time, there was also an adult man accompanying him. It was Xiao Banxian, Xiao Yitu.
Unlike Wang Mantang, Xiao Banxian, a Feng Shui master, was more or less useless because the new era emphasized on eliminating bad habits.
Ten minutes later, Wang Mantang took the initiative to say,""Director Yang, Chen Zi, do you think it's convenient today? If it's convenient, let's go look at the house now.”
"Alright, it's not far away. I'll go back and deal with the work first. Master Wang will do whatever my son Chen says.”
Not long after, Yang Chen personally sent off Yang Min, who was busy with work.
After that, Yang Chen called Wang Mantang and Xiao Banxian to leave together.
At the intersection, a 13-or 14-year-old girl suddenly dashed out.
"Dad, Uncle Xiao, where are you going?”
"Hi? Little duck, you've grown up, haven't you? You actually dare to tease your Uncle Xiao…"
"Duck, don't mess around. We have business to attend to. Let's go home.”
"No, it's not fun to stay at home every day. Hey, Dad, can you give me a ride?"
Without waiting for Wang Mantang to flare up, Yang Chen spoke in time,""Duck, right? Your father and Uncle Xiao are going to my house to look at a house. If you're willing to come, then come with us.”
"Alright, then I'll make a trip.”
In his memory, Wang Mantang's eldest daughter, who was also called Duck, had a wild personality.
But a few years later, because of a prank, the playful duck became timid.
With the ducks accompanying them, there was a lot more vitality along the way.
"Brothers, sisters-in-law, uncles and aunties, I've invited Master Wang Mantang over. We'll tell you what you want in person.”
After Yang Chen finished speaking loudly, every household came to the courtyard one after another.
Seeing that everyone was surrounding Wang Mantang to explain the specific requirements, Yang Chen took the opportunity to call the ducks to the Second Courtyard.
"Ya Er, come, Big Brother Yang will treat you to an apple. It's still fragrant. Banana."
"Wow, this apple is so big and red. Brother Yang, where did you buy it?”
"My comrades in the south brought it to me. If you like it, you can bring a few pounds back as snacks later.”
Yang Chen said as he took a cardboard box and filled it with apples and incense. Banana.
After packing about a box, Yang Chen carried it to the courtyard.
"Jianguo, Wang Jianguo, are you there?”
"Yes! Platoon Leader Yang, please instruct me…"
"Take the fruits and give them to everyone you see. Elders, women, and children are prioritized. Tell me, are you confident in completing the mission?”
"Platoon Leader Yang, please rest assured. I promise to complete the mission.”
Wang Jianguo was Wang Dashan's eldest son. He had just turned ten years old this year and was also the king of the children in the courtyard.
Although they hadn't known each other for long and hadn't lived together for long, Yang Chen was certain of one thing: "Every family in the courtyard is friendly.”
This was also the main reason why Yang Chen was willing to share the good stuff with everyone.
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