Go back to the prosperous days and become a layman

Chapter 935 934 There's a lot of stuff

After lunch, Tang Zhitong told Xiao Gu about the change of tutoring location.

Director Ye is busy with work and usually eats lunch at the Women's Federation canteen, so she doesn't have time to come back and cook.

Xiao Wang's cooking skills are so-so; Tang Zhitong has never seen her cook.

Tang Zhitong figured that he would be going to the music academy for further studies, and with all the work at his company, he probably wouldn't have the chance to skip work every day.

Only Zhang Guifang is a full-time housewife, so she can take care of things both in terms of time and energy.

Xiao Gu had no objection to this; for him, it didn't matter where he got tutoring.

After leaving the Women's Federation dormitory, Tang Zhitong went to Wangfujing Street to find a public phone and called Meng Qingfeng. Since the moving date had been set, she had to let him know.

“Okay, we’ll proceed according to your schedule. We’ll cooperate. Do you have enough people for the move? I’ll bring a few people over to help you!” Meng Qingfeng said readily.

"Thank you, Brother Meng. I appreciate your kind offer. My colleagues at work are also very welcoming. I've already made an appointment with them. I'll go and thank you in person after the move is over." Tang Zhitong declined Meng Qingfeng's offer but left a note saying he would visit.

Tang Zhitong was very satisfied with the new house, both in terms of location and renovation. Of course, Meng Qingfeng deserved a lot of credit for this, and it was only right to thank him in person.

"Hey~ we're all brothers, no need for thanks. I'll come over and help you cook in a while." Meng Qingfeng made the arrangements in a very familiar and approachable manner.

"Alright, once things are all sorted out here, I'll welcome you warmly." Tang Zhitong was a little helpless about Meng Qingfeng's overly familiar manner, but when it comes to friendships, one or more parties always have to be shameless to start.

After hanging up the phone, Tang Zhitong went to Dashizuo Hutong again.

First, he lit the firewood, and then Tang Zhitong began to check for any omissions or oversights in the details.

For example, the chimney on the exterior wall of the bathroom, the pre-installed water pipes, etc., I'll take advantage of being here today and arrange them all.

Since his attempt to "wall-slam" failed yesterday, Xiao Wang has been hiding under the gate to cool off, probably not paying much attention to these little details.

After finishing all this, Tang Zhitong inspected the courtyard again to make sure there were no loopholes. Then, he sat down under the gate, took out a pen and paper from his spatial storage, and planned to write a letter to Luo Qingquan.

The main purpose of writing this letter is to tell him that he got to know Mu Youmao through his name and that Mu Youmao did him a great favor. There is no need to say anything else.

As for whether Luo Qingquan would take appropriate care of Mu Youmao after seeing the letter, Tang Zhitong couldn't care less.

He owed favors everywhere. He was used to having too many debts and didn't care about them. Tang Zhitong thought he could create a golden legend of a fisherman and then pick out two big fish to send to the two of them.

After writing the letter to Luo Qingquan, Tang Zhitong kept an eye on the fire in the firewood fire and, without further ado, continued writing a letter.

If you frequently write to your relatives and friends who live near your home, it's a good idea to let them know you're moving and include your new address.

There's been a lot going on these past couple of days, so I'll take advantage of this free time to get as much done as I can.

It wasn't until around four o'clock in the afternoon that Tang Zhitong gathered the firewood from each room into his space, then rode his bike back to Flower Market Street, dropping the letter into the mailbox along the way.

First, you need to use documents such as proof of residence, property ownership certificate, household registration book, grain ration book, and non-staple food certificate to transfer your household registration and grain ration here. Then, tomorrow you will go to Dashizuo Hutong to transfer it in.

Secondly, I also need to go to the lumber mill today to find Zhang Bo and finalize the matter of dismantling the bed and ordering a bathtub.

Xu Hui was deeply moved after meeting Tang Zhitong:
"The comrades from the chemical raw materials company came to my place a while ago, hoping that the neighborhood committee could do some ideological work on you, but I didn't agree."

Besides, I also have my own selfish reasons. You are a banner for our Huashi Street. If you leave, no one will be able to carry this banner.

Sitting in this position, there are some things I can't say out loud about these kinds of things.

I called Manager Meng and suggested they consider finding an external address, but since he seemed to know you, he didn't pursue the matter further.

"I understand, thank you for your trouble, Aunt Xu." Tang Zhitong hadn't expected there to be a story behind this. Regardless of whether Xu Hui had actually helped or not, she thanked her first, since it's never wrong to be polite.

"It didn't take much effort, we just didn't help either side, so I hope you understand. Is this a settlement? Where are you moving to?" Xu Hui asked with a smile.

“Dashizuo Hutong is close to Wenwen’s workplace, making it convenient for her to get to work.” Tang Zhitong smiled as well, not hiding anything. The property certificate was right in front of Xu Hui, but she didn’t seem inclined to open it. Even so, Huashi Street would be dealing with the chemical raw material company in the future, and Xu Hui would definitely be able to find out if she wanted to.

"That's a good location. Congratulations on your move! Come back and visit often. The doors of our Huashi Subdistrict Office are always open to you." After saying this, Xu Hui quickly noted the relocation on the grain ration book, food ration book, and other documents, and stamped them.

"Thank you, Aunt Xu. This is where I grew up. I'll definitely come visit again when I have the chance." Tang Zhitong put away his ID and didn't forget to be polite to Xu Hui before leaving.

Stepping out of the neighborhood office, Tang Zhitong felt he had become hypocritical. He used to be such a good young man, only telling white lies to his family, but now he was spouting adult pleasantries to others.

Next, Tang Zhitong went to the police station, and the household registration transfer was processed very smoothly.

After all this, Tang Zhitong actually felt a little reluctant to give up. He knew a lot of people in this area, and if anything happened, the various units would be willing to give him some face.

If it's not for long-term considerations, living here isn't so bad...

"Moving and dismantling the bed? Sure, I'll bring a few experienced craftsmen with me. When they made your furniture, those craftsmen treated this set like a treasure. They wouldn't trust anyone else to do it." Zhang Bo readily agreed after hearing Tang Zhitong's request.

Zhang Bo wasn't lying. This size of rosewood was becoming increasingly rare. Since the liberation, the lumber mill hadn't seriously made rosewood furniture. When the old craftsmen saw the half-burnt rosewood, it was like an angler seeing a top-quality fishing rod; their eyes would light up.

If these rosewoods hadn't belonged to the government, they probably wouldn't have survived long ago.

"Okay, then I'll trouble you, Brother Zhang. Also, I'd like a bathtub and two desks." Tang Zhitong's main purpose in coming here was to find a craftsman to dismantle the bed and buy a bathtub; the desks were just a side thing. Not only was Jingmin eager for a desk, but when he mentioned buying one to Fengzhi last night, she jumped for joy.

Zhang Guifang was initially reluctant to spend the money, but when it came to the fact that Jingying and Jingmin would need the money when they came to stay during the holidays, she gave up her objection.

Actually, the desk could be bought later, but Tang Zhitong was very busy these past two days. Since he had come all this way, he naturally couldn't miss the chance to buy something, especially since they could offer him an internal factory price.

What specifications do you need?

"I can sit inside, and I'm about shoulder height. As for width... about 60 centimeters, right? The door over there seems to be an 80-inch one. Do you have one ready?" Tang Zhitong didn't really have a concept of bathtub size, but she knew that the larger the tub, the more water it could hold. If it was too big, there probably wouldn't be enough hot water in winter.

"Yes, come on, I'll take you to see them, and we can pick out a desk while we're at it. I'll deliver it to you today?" Although it was almost time to get off work, Zhang Bo wasn't in a hurry and patiently accompanied Tang Zhitong to choose the goods.

"Could you take it with you when you go to dismantle the bed the day after tomorrow? My workplace has arranged a vehicle for us, so we can just load it onto the truck and take it away." Tang Zhitong didn't plan to bring it home now because of limited space at home; there was nowhere to put it.

“Okay, you choose first, I’ll put it aside for you and bring it over together later.” Zhang Bo nodded in agreement, not minding the trouble at all.

The two arrived at the warehouse, and Tang Zhitong immediately took a liking to a bathtub. Size didn't matter, this was it!
As for hot water, we'll figure that out later.

"Brother Zhang, this is it, it looks impressive!" Impressiveness is important. In a few months, Little Wang's belly will swell up like an inflated balloon, so she needs plenty of room to grow.

This bathtub is so big that it won't be able to hold Xiao Wang, and maybe even I could fit in myself without feeling crowded. We could just stack ourselves up like a human pyramid.

"Okay, give me a hand, let's move it to the side first." Tang Zhitong selected the style, and Zhang Bo looked at and tapped each of the bathtubs of the same style and size, helping him choose one that he thought was of good quality.

"It's quite heavy; you can tell it's made of solid materials as soon as you pick it up." Tang Zhitong lifted the bathtub to the side and liked it more and more. The wooden legs underneath were very stable, but the cement floor of the bathroom was sloped, so it would probably have to be readjusted after it was lifted in. However, with his external helper, these were no big deal.

"Since it's for our own use, we definitely need to choose the best quality. What kind of desk do you want?" Zhang Bo asked, pointing to the desk next to him.

"The desk doesn't need to be expensive. It's for my sister. As long as it's sturdy and flat, it'll be fine." Tang Zhitong glanced at it. There were only two sizes of desks available. One was for office use, and it was very spacious in both length and width. The other was for home use and was smaller in size.

Regardless of the type, they are all square and orderly.

"Let's take these two then, they're made of pine wood, and they're reasonably priced," Zhang Bo suggested from the side.

"Okay." Tang Zhitong had no objection, but planned to remind Fengzhi and Jingmin to take good care of the desk when using it, since it was their own property and they shouldn't do what Zhou did and carve the character "early" on it.

It's not that you can't carve, but if you're going to carve, you should learn from Mr. Zhou and carve the school's desks.

"Brother Zhang, is there any demand for desk and bookcase combinations on the market?" Looking at the ordinary desk, Tang Zhitong thought of an integrated desk.

These days, a desk is just a desk, maybe with a few drawers, but there's nothing on top of it, making terrible use of space.

"Combination? How do we combine them?" The pine desk was lighter than the bathtub, and Zhang Bo could lift one by himself. He asked as he lifted it.

"I'll draw something in the office later." While Zhang Bo was working, Tang Zhitong couldn't just sit idle, so she picked up another desk and carried it out.

In fact, not only Zhang Bo, but even Tang Zhitong, if he hadn't felt that his mahogany desk at home was missing something, wouldn't have been able to think of a combination of desk and bookshelf.

The desk and bookshelf at home are separate units; more accurately, the bookshelf should be called a bookcase, the kind with doors at the bottom.

Upon arriving at the office, Tang Zhitong settled the bill first. Two desks and a bathtub were purchased at a friendly price of eighty yuan, almost emptying his borrowed money.

“Look, there’s a bookshelf on the desk, which can hold books or other odds and ends. This style isn’t suitable for placing near a window, but it makes better use of the space if placed against a wall.” Tang Zhitong drew a simple diagram. They didn’t have a built-in desk at home because their daughter, Xiao Wang, liked having her desk near a window; she said she liked the feeling of sunlight shining on the desk.

"Hey, you know what, this idea is pretty unique." Zhang Bo was immediately interested. If the desk in the picture were made, it would definitely be more expensive than a standalone desk, but the design is good, and one piece of furniture can be used as two. He thought that someone would definitely like it.

"Then think about it later, and use it if you can. I'm going back now." Having paid the money and drawn the diagram, Tang Zhitong considered his task complete and planned to leave.

"How about I make two sets for you to try out?" Zhang Bo, who was originally a technician, was itching to try out this novel design.

"No need, no need. Although I don't know anything about carpentry, the new style uses more materials than the ordinary one, so it won't take advantage of the public funds." Tang Zhitong quickly declined.

Actually, the idea of ​​an all-in-one desk is a bit of a misguided one. It's a seller's market now, and as long as the quality isn't too bad, it's generally easy to sell. But then again, if a new style of desk were to emerge in this market, it would definitely be more popular than the ordinary style, since it's more practical.

"Brother, desk, desk." As soon as Tang Zhitong arrived home, Fengzhi ran over and gave him a blatant reminder.

"It's ordered. You'll see it when you get home the day after tomorrow." Tang Zhitong raised his hand and flicked his sister's forehead. It sounded a bit dull, like she wasn't quite there yet.

"Have you ordered the handcart? Should I ask a few colleagues to come and help?" Xiao Wang had tidied up a lot of things last night. Looking at what her mother-in-law had packed, she felt a bit overwhelmed. Usually, it didn't seem like much stuff, but once it was packed up, it felt like there was no room to move around in the house.

"No need, I've already made an appointment with Director Fang. He'll arrange a truck and come over with his colleagues from the transport department to help early the day after tomorrow." Tang Zhitong felt a headache just looking at the things her mother had packed. This was only inside the house; there were also oil drums, shelves, stone rollers, and stone mills outside.

Fang Yuan said he would coordinate two vehicles, but two might not be enough; we might have to make another trip.

"How about we just leave those letters? We can take them to the recycling center and sell them tomorrow," suggested Xiao Wang.

"Let's keep it and see if it can be used for anything else." It's such a warm response from readers and listeners, it would be a real shame to sell it directly. Some people even know to buy several houses specifically to store readers' letters, so I can't be lazy.

Moreover, paper is already in short supply. If newspapers become popular, these letters might still be able to find a use in my home.

(End of this chapter)