At noon on June 17, Huang Daozhou was very excited when he came home from get off work for dinner.

Comrades from the bureau who went to investigate the Lianghuai Coal Mine in Anhui Province not only found five witnesses, but also found some written materials.

The historical issue of Huang Daozhou became clear. After the bureau held a meeting to study it, it was agreed to implement the policy immediately.

The historical issue was finally resolved satisfactorily. Not only was the length of service recognized, but wages were repaid starting from January 1979. Huang Daozhou received the repayment of wages today, totaling a few hundred and forty-six cents.

As the head of the family, the high-spirited Huang Daozhou announced in a high profile that he would finalize the purchase of a house tomorrow. He decided to buy two houses on the north side of East Street to open a store.

Huang Daozhou and Zhang Fangfen have visited those two houses more than once and have negotiated the price with them. Now the family's money plus the supplementary salary can bring them 550 yuan.

They are not misers. They are very enthusiastic about buying property. They didn't dare to think about it before when they had no money. Now that they have money, they can't wait.

Huang Han was depressed. It was really hard for him to do things at a young age. He obviously proposed that his family buy a house and open a store, but he was not involved in the decision-making. It would be okay if his parents made the right choice.

But according to what they said about the location of the two houses, although you won't suffer a loss if you buy them, whether you suffer a loss or not is relative. If you choose to buy a house in another location, the benefits you will bring in the future will be doubled dozens of times.

Huang Han said: "Dad, can you introduce in detail the two houses you are planning to close?"

"Okay! Although those two houses are old, people have always lived in them. People, people, a house is a home if there are people living in it. As long as there are people living in the house, it will never decay.

If no one lives in an old house for three years, it will most likely fall down."

"Dad, I understand all this, can we get to the point?"

"Why are you so anxious! Buying a house is a big deal, so of course I have to explain it in detail."

"Oh! I'm sorry, don't be in a hurry and say it slowly!"

Huang Han only felt his balls hurt, but when he saw Huang Daozhou talking happily, he thought that he really shouldn't interrupt him, why not let him tell the story happily, since he was not busy for a while.

Huang Daozhou coughed twice, cleared his throat, and continued: "The owners of those two houses often repaired them, so they don't look too dilapidated.

The room is not small, the two rooms add up to about thirty-eight square meters. The key is that it is lively there with people coming and going, so it is perfect to open a delicatessen!"

"Dad, what I want to find out is the exact location."

"It's just west of the Bethune Bridge on East Street, close to the river. The only bad thing is that it faces East Street to the north.

But there’s no big problem. The house has a south door, and there are windows on the south side that provide good light. In front of the door is the Old Tongyang Canal, and there’s a pier for washing clothes. It’s very convenient to use water.”

"Oh! They are two of the houses in the row of houses next to the river! Dad, Mom, you must not buy that house!"

"What do you, a kid, know? Your mother and I looked at all four streets and thought those two houses were the most suitable! The price is not high and my family can afford it."

Zhang Fangfen also took a fancy to that place and added: "It's really nice there. It's right by the Laotongyang River. It's very convenient for washing and fishing. I won't even need a water tank at home in the future."

Zhang Fangfen is a diligent person who knows how to live a good life. At this time, she thought about how convenient it would be to do laundry and vegetables in the future.

Huang Han knew the development process of Sanshui County. All the houses on both sides of the river that passed through the city center were eventually demolished.

And because it is to build a green belt along the river, it is a public welfare demolition. There is no such thing as demolishing one to repay one. Basically, everyone takes the money and leaves.

It's useless for some people to clamor for relocation, because there are no houses built there, so how can we start relocation?

Huang Han explained: "Mom, Dad, you only know one but not the other, why are you still trying to get rid of it?

Across the river is the People's Hospital, and the sewage is discharged directly into the river. Not only is the water inedible, it is not even good for washing rice or washing vegetables.

Besides, in our county, at most, no one will drink river water or well water in a year or two, and they will all drink tap water."

Huang Daozhou said: "There is no conflict between drinking tap water and buying a house. How convenient is it to wash clothes next to the river?"

"Dad, the river is a mess, with garbage, feces and urine everywhere.

It is the center of the county, and the houses by the river are in dilapidated condition before liberation, and some are even crumbling.

In a few years, all the houses along the river will be demolished by the government. Although the government will provide compensation, our store will be gone!"

"Is there such a thing? I've never heard of it! How can you be so sure?"

Huang Han explained: “I went to the principal’s office every day to borrow newspapers and read many articles supporting reform and opening up.

Knowing that the country is making progress, the whole country will immediately implement large-scale contract work, and soon many people will make money. Of course, the county's fiscal revenue will also increase.

To the east of East Street is the county government. With so many people on East Street, how dilapidated is it now? If you are the leader of the county, don’t you have any ideas?"

Huang Daozhou was lost in thought. Zhang Fangfen didn't know why and said doubtfully: "The houses on the four streets are all in dilapidated condition. According to you, there are no houses available to buy."

"Mom, you can't understand it this way. Indeed, old houses have to be demolished and rebuilt.

But not all houses are demolished and rebuilt. At least on the East Street and South Street sides along the Old Tongyang River, once they are demolished, no houses will be built again."

"Why?"

"Because it is left to the city as a green belt, people can stroll along the riverside and exercise like they would in a park."

"Is this possible? How much would it cost?"

This is really not something that can be explained clearly in a short while. Huang Han decided to keep the story short and said:

"Be careful. No matter whether it is possible or not, if we don't buy a house there, we don't have to worry about it."

Huang Daozhou seemed to have figured it out, and now he said: "Huang Han is right. We haven't bought it anyway. It's easy to choose a new place, so why bother ourselves?"

Huang Han applauded: "Dad is wise!"

Buying a house is a big deal and a good thing, and many people may not be able to afford it once in their lifetime. Of course, you must be cautious and avoid making trouble as much as possible. Zhang Fangfen also figured it out.

She said: "In this way, looking at East Street and South Street is in vain. The ones on North Street are too big and they won't sell them for half. My family can't afford them at all.

There are only three houses with a kitchen and a yard left on West Street. They are too expensive. They ask for 900 yuan. I'm afraid they won't pay much, and there is still a difference of 350 yuan!

The key is that my home is used to open a shop to sell crayfish, so I don’t need such a big space.”

What? There are three or four rooms on West Street? They are relatively large! There is a yard! Huang Han was immediately interested.

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Chapter completed!