After figuring out this matter, Wu Xiangdong suddenly became enlightened, and the stone that had been weighing on his heart was about to fall to the ground.

He looked at the time and saw that there was less than half an hour before the union got off work. He did not dare to delay and immediately wrote the certificate and headed to the hospital's office building.

After the union stamped the seal, the rest of the matter was relatively simple. He took out the key and knocked on the door of the uncle who was eating in the room. After handing over his things, he walked out of the dormitory with the woven bag.

There were not many cars along the way, but there were quite a few Mulan and motorcycles. When they saw Wu Xiangdong coming out of the hospital carrying large and small bags, they thought it was a big job and gathered around him.

But when they heard that Wu Xiangdong was just going to rent a house across the street, they all walked away disappointed.

"It really comes in a hurry and leaves in a hurry." Seeing this scene, Wu Xiangdong couldn't help but recall the song "Swords Are Like a Dream" sung by Brother Huajian in 1994. Although it was quite inappropriate, it had an inexplicable feeling for him.

Feeling of intimacy.

Wu Xiangdong came to the roadside and looked at the road, which was only three meters wide and paved with asphalt concrete, and felt something familiar.

At this time, the road had no railings, few traffic lights, and few cars on the road. Wu Xiangdong stepped on it and crossed the road.

On the opposite side of the road, there is a masonry building, and further inside there are rows of simple houses built with bricks and tiles, which are the so-called shantytowns.

Even though the house inside was extremely dilapidated, it was still bustling with activity. Before Wu Xiangdong walked in, he could already hear shouts coming from inside.

"Grinding scissors...cutting kitchen knives~"

"Candied haws on a stick...delicious candied haws on a stick!"

"Take your hair...Take your hair long..."

The streets and alleys were filled with various sounds, and the smell of human fireworks made Wu Xiangdong stunned for a while.

This long-lost feeling made Wu Xiangdong's eyes moist. Although everyone was not wealthy in that era, their mental state was particularly good. Everywhere was full of vibrant scenes, which was enviable.

At this moment, a slightly childish voice brought Wu Xiangdong back to reality.

"Brother, are you here to stay? It's eight yuan a night, and you're a good boy."

I saw a half-year-old child looking at Wu Xiangdong with a smile.

He is not tall, probably just reaching Wu Xiangdong's chin. He looks very thin and a bit malnourished. He has thin arms and legs, but he is wearing a large hurdle vest. At this time, he is swaying from side to side with his body, as if he is getting angry at any time.

It may slip off the body.

"I'm not here to stay." Faced with the child's inquiry, Wu Xiangdong shook his head, and the latter's excited face was instantly replaced by frustration.

However, he reacted very quickly. He glanced at the bedding in Wu Xiangdong's woven bag and said immediately: "Brother, we also provide rental services, 120 per month, one deposit and three payments."

"You are quite clever." Wu Xiangdong smiled, acknowledging the purpose of this trip in disguise.

"That's great, brother, I'll take you to see the house right now." Wu Xiangdong's answer made the boy excited. He immediately stepped forward and began to introduce the house.

When Wu Xiangdong saw him dancing, especially his energy to find every opportunity, he felt that he was even more powerful than those real estate agents in the future.

But no matter how ridiculous the boy's words were, Wu Xiangdong was mentally prepared before he came.

He looked at the boy, shook his head and said, "Although I'm here to rent a house, the monthly rent of 120 yuan is too expensive. I'd better look elsewhere."

Seeing that Wu Xiangdong turned around and was about to leave, the boy became anxious. He couldn't let this big financial backer slip away, so he reached out and grabbed Wu Xiangdong's woven bag and asked quickly: "Brother, how much do you think is appropriate?"

Wu Xiangdong stopped and looked at the boy: "80."

"Ah! 80? This is too little." The boy shook his head quickly, as if he was not satisfied with the price.

"That can't be helped, I only have so much money."

Seeing that Wu Xiangdong was about to leave again, the boy was so anxious that he blurted out: "100 yuan a month, it can't be lower, otherwise I won't have money to buy medicine for my sister."

When Wu Xiangdong heard about 100 yuan a month, he instinctively took steps forward, but when the boy finished what he said, he suddenly stopped.

"Okay, 100 yuan a month is no problem, but I will only pay monthly rent. If you insist on depositing one and paying three, then I'm sorry I don't have the ability."

"No...it's okay. It's a month-to-month basis. I'll take you to see the house right now." Originally, the boy was ready to give up, but the sudden answer made him almost faint from happiness.

Wu Xiangdong almost couldn't help laughing when he saw this: "Okay, lead the way, I still want to take a nap in the afternoon."

"Okay, okay, let me help you get your things." The boy saw that he had a woven bag in each hand, and it looked like the things inside were not light, so he was about to reach out and pick it up.

But how could his skinny little body be able to lift such a heavy thing? The boy's face turned red after he just lifted it a little.

"Okay, you just need to lead the way and I'll get the things."

Wu Xiangdong carried the luggage and urged the boy. Seeing that he couldn't carry it, the latter showed an awkward smile and led Wu Xiangdong towards the rental house.

The boy was jumping up and down along the way, looking extremely excited, but Wu Xiangdong, who was following him, looked at the boy's back and fell into deep thought.

It stands to reason that the boy is only sixteen or seventeen years old, and should be of school age, but now he appears on the road doing business to make money. According to him, there is a sick sister at home who needs to be taken care of, but where are their parents?

If you go, won't you feel sad and cry when you see this scene?

Wu Xiangdong didn't dare to think too much, and he strangled the lingering thought in his mind.

With doubts and confusion, Wu Xiangdong followed the boy silently, with the sound of wild dogs ringing in his ears from time to time, as well as the pungent smell of sewage flowing across the ground.

Since Hamada Hospital is the only comprehensive public hospital nearby, an endless stream of people come here to see doctors every year, which also boosts the economy of the surrounding area.

The shantytown opposite it was the representative one. At that time, it was considered the largest market in the surrounding area. It not only provided accommodation and catering, but also attracted many people to come here specifically to do business.

But while it boosts the economy, it naturally cannot avoid chaos in public security. Residents are a mixed bag, and fights and fights are commonplace here.

But even so, Wu Xiangdong still chose to rent a house here, with a wry smile on his face. In the final analysis, it was because he was too poor. After all, in this era, owning a house in the city is the dream of most people.

Although Wu Xiangdong has the right to allocate rooms in the hospital, the hospital is currently in short supply of housing, and many newly hired department directors are still waiting for a place, not to mention him, a newcomer who has just arrived.

Not only that, even if Wu Xiangdong is really allocated housing, it will not be given for free. It will require fees ranging from 7,000 to 8,000 yuan, and this amount of money requires Wu Xiangdong to save for a year without eating or drinking.

Thinking of this, Wu Xiangdong couldn't help but shook his head helplessly, and could only comfort himself and said: "Hey, I'd better live here first. Anyway, it's close to the hospital and the rent is cheap. Let's just make a transition."
Chapter completed!