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The family was undoubtedly very happy, because they would soon be able to live in a new house. Although this so-called new house would not go to an old house, it was still much better than the one-bedroom house. At least the family of four would not have to squeeze into that little house, and would not even have the space to step into it.

All along the way, Zhang Jianguo had been complimenting Old Fan, saying that he was fortunate to have married a beautiful sister-in-law, that he had given birth to a fat son, and now that he had a new home, his little days in the future would definitely be smooth sailing and perfect.

To Zhang Jianguo's compliment, Fan Lao San was filled with joy. The most worrisome matter had been solved, and his family was finally settled. Wasn't it just a happy little day?

The group quickly reached the old city district. Fan Xian stopped his car, took out the piece of paper that Superintendent Qin had given him, confirmed the address, and then called for everyone to leave.

The car turned and turned, passing by several alleys. During this time, Fan Lao San asked a few people before finally finding his new home.

His new home was in a place called Flowery Lane, which was a very pleasant name. At the end of the alley was his new home, which was given to him by factory manager Qin.

The courtyard looked rather old, the bricks and tiles were still black, it looked like the Republic of China and the glazed roof tiles from before. Although the surrounding houses were also made of tiles, they were all red brick and tiles. This was a house that had only been renovated a dozen years ago.

A group of people stopped at the entrance to the courtyard. Fan Lao San put his bicycle to the side, Yang Qianyun carried his child, and Zhang Jianguo helped Fan Lao's mother off the tricycle. They all walked to the entrance to carefully examine their new home.

The first feeling he had upon seeing his new home was that of an old man and a gloomy feeling.

Maybe it was because the house was old, which was why it felt like this.

However, no one said it out loud, not even Zhang Jianguo. After all, this was a new family that they had moved to.

After hesitating for a while, Fan Lao San took the key out of his pocket and walked up to the two black wood doors in front of him. These two doors were very old, and there were even two paintings pasted on them, most of them had already been peeled off, and the colors on them were very light. Fan Lao San looked at the two paintings on the door and thought they were door gods, but they didn't look very similar.

However, the lock on the door had been replaced with a new one. Fan Lao San used his key to poke at the door a few times before opening it wide.

Fan Xian looked into the courtyard and saw the grass roots all over the ground, while a corner of the courtyard was also piled with some hay. It was obvious that this courtyard had definitely been filled with weeds a few days ago, when Chairman Qin had told him that he had sent someone to clean it up, it was true, this place had indeed been cleaned up.

After taking a look, Fan Lao San didn't say anything more and hurriedly called Zhang Jianguo and his wife into the courtyard.

At first, everyone was mentally prepared, because Fan Lao San had said that the house given to them by the factory was an old house and should be rather shabby. However, the decline and depression inside was still outside of their expectations.

This courtyard looked like it had been deserted for decades.

The doors of the two rooms in the yard looked rotted and the glass was broken.

The main house looked better. The door was a newly replaced wooden door, and the glass was also new. It seemed that the windows had just been replaced, and there was a smell of paint in the air.

The tiles on the roof looked uneven, as if they were about to collapse.

Zhang Jianguo pushed the tricycle around the area and said, "Brother Fan, this courtyard is really spacious. Although it's a little old, I'll come over and help you on another weekend. It'll definitely be beautiful if we repair it."

"Thank you so much Brother Little Zhang, you're not young anymore. Some day sister-in-law will introduce someone to you in the factory. It's time for us to get married and start a business..." Yang Qianyun said while holding the child.

"Aiyo, sister-in-law, your words have reached the deepest part of my heart and are just waiting for sister-in-law to arrange a partner for me. Seeing how happy your family is, I am truly envious of you. Oh right, sister-in-law, if you were to introduce someone to me, I would find someone as good-looking as you, or else I wouldn't be willing." Zhang Jianguo joked.

Yang Qianyun was inwardly delighted, but her mouth still said, "What's so good about sister-in-law? After having a child, she has gained more than ten jin of weight and changed her appearance. Sister-in-law will definitely find the most beautiful one for you in the factory."

Zhang Jianguo was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly. He was immediately full of energy as he hurriedly unloaded the bow on the tricycle.

At this moment, Fan Lao San's mother suddenly stopped Zhang Jianguo's actions and said, "Little Zhang, don't do it yet. There's a cannon you bought from Brother Fan on the car, you should first take it to the gate and release it. What's the matter?

"As expected of Auntie. I'll do it right away."

As he said this, Zhang Jianguo found a two thousand shot firecrackers from the car and arrived at the door. Old Fan took out a box of good cigarettes, Red Tower Mountain, this old man Yan was expensive, it could support him for half a day. But in order to move, Zhang Jianguo also bought the cigarettes.

Following Zhang Jianguo to the door, Fan Lao San first lit a cigarette for Zhang Jianguo. When Zhang Jianguo saw that it was from the Red Tower Mountain, he excitedly took it and said, "Brother Fan, good cigarette, you are so generous."

As he said that, Zhang Jianguo spread the cannon fodder on the ground and lit up the cigarette in his mouth.

Along with a burst of crackling sounds, green smoke rose from the ground and spread in all directions, bringing with it a festive atmosphere.

Soon, a group of onlookers arrived, all of them old residents of the alley. They walked out of their own courtyards and headed towards the entrance of Old Third's new home, but these people all seemed very strange, very far away from their home, as if they were afraid of something.