readytorunbook Chapter 483 Random Talk 3
Chapter 483 Random Talk 3
The second option could save money, but he and Feng Qingqing didn't have the time to buy the materials.
In particular, they are not familiar with these decoration materials, so they cannot achieve the same results as experienced craftsmen.
It would be better to just pack all these things up and give them to the bricklayer; that would save a lot of trouble.
When Master Wu heard He Yong'an say this, he was overjoyed.
Compared to a partial contract, a full contract would allow him to earn a lot more.
It seems he won't need to look for work again for a while.
This one courtyard alone is enough to keep them busy for a while, even if he invites two more old friends.
He Yong'an guessed that the renovation would cost a lot, so he thought he should ask about the price first.
Although he was the one who came this time, his wife had to take care of most of the things afterward.
"Master, could you calculate the total cost approximately?"
Because He Yong'an mentioned many renovation projects, Master Wu couldn't immediately give a rough price.
He took out a pen and a small notebook that he always carried with him, and quickly started writing and drawing in the notebook.
About five or six minutes later, Mr. Wu finally looked up.
Looking at He Yong'an, she hesitated to speak.
Although he had previously thought the repair costs would be high, he hadn't expected them to be so much.
I wonder if it will scare the person away. If they see that the cost is too high and decide not to get it done, or if they cut out many items, it will have some impact on me.
But the cost couldn't be kept secret any longer, and eventually, hesitantly, he brought it up:
"Comrade, your house is too big, and you want the renovation to be completed as soon as possible. The labor costs will be a considerable expense."
He paused slightly at this point, and seeing that he didn't say anything, but just stared at him.
Finally, he gritted his teeth and said a number.
"I just did the math. If it's a full package, it will take about a month to complete and will cost around 1200 yuan."
After explaining the cost, Master Wu stared intently at He Yong'an.
I wanted to glean some clues from his expression.
They were also worried that he would think it was too expensive and go to other bricklayers to ask about prices, after all, he wasn't the only one doing this job in the surrounding alleys.
If this person were to inquire about prices from other companies, it's uncertain whether he would still be awarded the contract for the courtyard.
Therefore, he was extremely nervous after he finished speaking.
They were afraid that He Yong'an would say something unpleasant.
Fortunately, He Yong'an only frowned slightly after hearing the price.
He was somewhat surprised by the price.
However, he looked up and around the courtyard, but ultimately said nothing.
He simply nodded slightly to indicate that he understood.
He knew that since this person was introduced by the neighborhood committee, given his military status, there shouldn't be any problems.
When Master Wu saw He Yong'an like this, he was overjoyed.
The weight on his heart finally lifted.
He didn't actually ask for more than 1,200 yuan.
After all, this is a soldier, and he was referred through the neighborhood committee.
The reason why the final price is so high is mainly because of the various materials that need to be replaced. The other party's requirements are not cheap.
Once this product is improved, the price will naturally go up.
Moreover, the prices of those materials are mostly public and transparent; it's just that because he's an experienced craftsman and frequently goes there to buy them, he gets a slight discount.
He knew very well that if the homeowners purchased the materials themselves according to their required quality standards, the final transaction price might not necessarily be much cheaper.
Now that both parties had reached an agreement, He Yong'an paid a deposit of 300 yuan and handed the keys to Master Wu.
After confirming that work could begin the next day and handing the keys to Mr. Wu, I left.
He knew that Master Wu would need to study the house more carefully and take measurements of certain areas.
So he didn't delay any longer.
After He Yong'an came out, he glanced at the women at the alley entrance, then walked away without stopping.
Just as Yong'an had imagined, Master Wu stayed in the courtyard for a long time, carefully studying the inside and outside of the courtyard, making detailed notes, and carefully considering the repair plan in his mind several times. He thought about calling his two old friends later, and after everything was planned, he stepped out of the courtyard gate.
After coming out, he turned around and locked the door again.
At this moment, some of the older women at the alley entrance were still there. Although they were talking, their eyes were constantly glancing at the movements in courtyard number 43.
When they saw Master Wu come out, the eyes of the group lit up immediately.
They're finally out.
There are some things they're still planning to find out.
They would be very uneasy if they couldn't find out such a big piece of gossip.
Therefore, as soon as Master Wu approached them, the women started chattering away:
"Hey, Lao Wu, did you just go into number 43? Is it being renovated?"
Do you know what's going on with number 43?
"Have the families who used to live there really moved away?"
These families had been neighbors for over a decade, and their sudden departure left them feeling somewhat disoriented.
Moreover, those families are not exactly peaceful; without their antics, their alley would be much less lively.
For people like them, it would be a pity to lose the excitement.
Master Wu, of course, knew the temperaments of these people. He smiled slightly and didn't really respond to their questions.
As a bricklayer, he frequently went from house to house to do work.
He knew very well that one must keep one's mouth shut, otherwise it would ruin one's reputation.
For those in their line of work, losing their reputation means losing their livelihood.
He can't afford this outcome.
Therefore, no matter how much those people urged and questioned him, he did not reveal any information about the owner of house number 43.
Seeing this, the older women sighed helplessly.
Old Wu is as tight-lipped as ever; it seems we won't be able to get anything out of him today.
Actually, Master Wu was also a little puzzled at this moment.
These elderly women all live nearby; they have no idea what he, who lives in another alley, could possibly know.
He had just spoken with the homeowner about the house repairs; he really didn't know anything else.
However, he did glean some subtle details from his conversation with the male homeowner.
But even if he knew more, what did it have to do with these elderly women?