Transmigration: On the Gossip Front-Chapter 982 - 983: Countryside Orphan Girl 27

When it comes to renovating a house, of course, you need to find the neighborhood director and ask them to recommend someone. The key is that they can source the raw materials.

The director saw Zhang Yu, understood her intent, and handed her a note, "Go find Carpenter Yang. His family has been in this trade for generations, and he’s very skilled."

The director knew Zhang Yu’s family wasn’t short on money, "Although it’s a bit pricey, the craftsmanship is really good."

"He also has connections at the furniture factory." The director added slightly.

Connections at the furniture factory? Zhang Yu was quite surprised, understanding the implied meaning from the director—that she could buy furniture without needing vouchers.

In this era, many things required vouchers to purchase. She had already planned to buy extra wood to make furniture if possible.

If there are connections at the furniture factory, why not just buy ready-made furniture? Wouldn’t that be great?

Zhang Yu took advantage of the lunch break to find Carpenter Yang at his workshop. He was making some simple furniture. When he saw Zhang Yu, he put down his work, "Hello."

Zhang Yu handed him the note, "My family wants to renovate the house, recommended by the neighborhood director."

Carpenter Yang opened the note, saw the name on it, and after hearing the address given by Zhang Yu, looked at her strangely.

Here it is again, that kind of look. Nowadays at work, you can say she’s become a bit of a celebrity. If it weren’t for her working at the police station, which in the eyes of many locals is a rather intimidating place, she would really worry about becoming a local attraction.

"My family just received three thousand in compensation."

"But, Master Yang, you’re not planning to charge high prices, are you?" Zhang Yu joked.

"No, no," Carpenter Yang quickly shook his head, "If we charged high prices, the street committee wouldn’t recommend us."

"Relax." Zhang Yu noticed Carpenter Yang’s nervous expression and laughed, reassuring him not to be so tense, "I understand that you get what you pay for."

"Just ensure good quality," Zhang Yu said decisively, "You know I’m someone who isn’t lacking money, so use good materials when renovating."

"It’s fine if the price is a bit higher, just don’t let it be too obvious." Although most of the residents in the yard worked at the machinery factory and probably didn’t know much about wood quality.

But in case there’s a one in a million chance, Zhang Yu really didn’t dare to gamble on it.

Carpenter Yang nodded, "Don’t worry, I understand."

Remembering the materials in his hand, "I have some rosewood material, how about I make a set of furniture for you?"

Rosewood, Zhang Yu initially thought of other materials like sandalwood or huanghuali, but didn’t expect rosewood.

Never mind, she was being too greedy. It’s already quite good to get rosewood these days, "Sure, it won’t be easily noticed, right?"

"We’ll apply a layer of varnish on it, which can be removed later," Carpenter Yang whispered.

"Deal," Zhang Yu thought for a moment and outright agreed, knowing that in a few years, circumstances would improve, and these things could be proudly shown.

Carpenter Yang felt relieved when Zhang Yu took that batch of rosewood. Even though it was safe now, if someone were to discover it, it would be a big problem.

Having it taken care of is a good thing, at least the materials won’t just be sitting around.

Carpenter Yang followed Zhang Yu to her home and quickly took a look around.

"Master Yang, you see, my house’s ceiling is at least four meters high, right?"

Even though it’s a wing room, the height is useful.

He nodded, "Yes, it is."

"Do you think we can lower the floor a bit and create a loft?"

Of course, Li Cui’s room would remain downstairs; the loft would be for the children or storage.

A loft for the kids? Li Cui thought there were already three rooms, so there was no need for a bathroom; it would just be too much trouble.

"No need," creating a loft would mean spending more money.

Master Yang also thought that, no matter how large the house, it would be enough even if Zhang Yu got married and had kids.

"Grandma, I’ve made up my mind to create a bathroom so we won’t have to stand in line early in the morning."

Honestly, Zhang Yu couldn’t stand the restroom conditions. If she didn’t have money, it would be another story, but now that she did, why endure it?

Master Yang was slightly stunned when he heard Zhang Yu say she wanted to add a bathroom, but it wasn’t a problem, considering the better conditions.

"But this will make the cost higher since we need to lay pipes. Fortunately, the road is just outside your wall; you can dig a septic tank and report it to the street committee."

"But spending money like this isn’t good."

"The street will also charge some fees for cleaning these. How much exactly, Master Yang wasn’t sure, "About two yuan per month."

"Alright." Two yuan a month, Zhang Yu thought, was essential and well worth it.

Li Cui was reluctant when she heard she still had to spend more money; the renovation required spending money, and now there was a monthly cost too.

"Granny, when the weather’s bad, you won’t have to suffer going out."

"With water piped into the house, you can wash clothes whenever you want," especially now that we would have our own water meter, paying precisely what we use.

Water bills are calculated based on the number of people. Many think that if they have more family members, they pay more water fees and thus use water excessively.

"We’ll pay exactly what we use."

Li Cui also remembered that every time she paid the water bill, people in the yard would make snide remarks, saying they were taking advantage because their household was small.

"Yes, we’ll have our own water meter and won’t have to use the communal tap," avoiding the perception of freeloading.

After a series of checks, Master Yang quoted a price, "As for the furniture, should we check out the wood?"

Li Cui didn’t understand why they needed to go see the wood. Usually, once the material is decided, the carpenter can bring it over, right?

Zhang Yu whispered to Li Cui, "Grandma, Master Yang has rosewood. I’m using rosewood to make furniture."

Rosewood? Though Li Cui didn’t know much about timber, she knew rosewood was valuable, "That’s really expensive, isn’t it?"

Li Cui couldn’t even imagine how much it would cost to execute Zhang Yu’s plans.

"Grandma, it’s not just expensive; even if you have money, you might not be able to buy it." On the way, Carpenter Yang explained how rare the wood was.

Considering how much wood a carpenter might handle, it’s telling that these pieces stuck with him. They must be exceptional.

"Is the wood good?" Li Cui thought, although money is important, there are always people watching closely.

"Fine, let’s use rosewood. Preserve it well, and it could last for several generations." With this thought, Li Cui was ready to let go of her frugal mindset completely.

Yes, looking at the expenses now, they might be high, but if it could be used for generations, the cost would be worth it.

"Grandma, at least let’s make new furniture for your room." Such good things should be left for the elderly to use.

What? Li Cui was startled to hear such valuable items were for her first.

She kept shaking her head, "Such good things, why should I use them? You should use them."

"Grandma, you should use nice things," Zhang Yu insisted. "You use them, I’ll use them later, and eventually, they’ll pass to my children, which means three generations."

Having heard Zhang Yu say so, Li Cui didn’t insist further. After all, who wouldn’t want a filial child?