Apocalyptic Hoarding Diary

Chapter 551 Renovation Completed

Xiao Wang paused for a moment, as if he hadn't expected her to ask that, but he quickly understood what she meant, and his tone became slightly teasing:

"Sister Xu, you've really hit the nail on the head! Let me tell you, that street outside is bustling with activity, it's packed with people."

Some elderly people even stood on stools and peered over the low walls of other people's houses.

Some were still peeking out from the doorway, and I saw several of them writing down the house numbers in small notebooks.

If the gate to the private residence hadn't been locked, I reckon they would have barged in for a look around.

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoyan frowned. It seemed that the few middle-aged women from yesterday were just the beginning, and even more people had come today.

Although she hasn't officially moved in yet, the house is already built and the renovations are finished, so from the outside it looks like it's already occupied.

If she goes there now, those people who go around asking around will see that she is the owner of the house.

The consequences are predictable: people may be blocked at their doorsteps every day demanding they sell their land or rent their houses.

It even turned into the kind of drama that happened on yesterday's forum, where "a family's only son is asking a girl to marry him."

She made a quick decision: "Xiao Wang, then I won't go. I trust your skills. Your master has already inspected them, so there definitely won't be any problems."

Could you please open all the windows to let in some fresh air? The house was just renovated, so we need to let it air out. Just lock the front door.

Xiao Wang readily agreed: "Sure! I've opened the windows for you. It would be such a waste if you didn't come and take a look. You have no idea how beautifully the house is decorated now."

Xu Xiaoyan smiled and said, "It's okay, I'll go check it out another day. By the way, if you're done with your work, could you please bring the key to the guesthouse for me? I'll be waiting for you in the lobby on the first floor."

"No problem! I'll finish up here and send it over to you. It should arrive in about half an hour," Xiao Wang said before hanging up the phone.

Xu Xiaoyan put down her phone, leaned against the headboard, and let out a long sigh of relief.

The house is officially completed, and I'll be getting the keys soon.

Half an hour later, when she went downstairs to the lobby of the guesthouse, Xiao Wang was already waiting there.

The young man was wearing work clothes stained with white dust, and there were still a few specks of wall paint stuck in his hair, but he had a big smile on his face.

Clutching a silver-white house key, he shoved it into her hand as she approached.

"Sister Xu, here you go! I've checked all the doors and windows, and they're all open for ventilation, no problem."

Xu Xiaoyan took the keys, looked up and smiled at Xiao Wang: "Thank you for your hard work. Please thank Master Chen for me when you get back."

"Alright! I'll be going now, Sister Xu. Call me anytime if you need anything!" Xiao Wang waved his hand, strode out of the guesthouse, and disappeared into the afternoon sunlight in the blink of an eye.

Xu Xiaoyan checked out of the guesthouse with her backpack on, then stood on the steps in front of the door and looked up at the sky.

The afternoon sun wasn't strong, and a thin layer of clouds covered the sky. She took a deep breath, turned around, and headed towards the east of the city.

The Chengdong Farmers Market is located in the northeast area of ​​Satellite City No. 5, and it is not too far from its E15 plot. It takes about 40 minutes to walk there.

She remembered the location when the news was announced on the radio, and later marked it with an asterisk on her phone map.

Since she had nothing to do today, she decided to go and take a look at the market in person to understand its size, the layout of the stalls, the flow of people, and also to inquire about the relevant information about the free trade market.

The house is now built and the renovation is complete, but the account balance is also empty.

Although the supplies stored in the space were theoretically enough for her to enjoy her old age comfortably.

But she had understood the meaning of "living off one's savings" since she was a child. Even if you have a mountain of gold and silver, if you only spend and don't earn, it will eventually run out.

Moreover, humans are social beings, and no amount of material reserves can replace normal social interactions and a normal pace of life.

Staying indoors all the time is fine for a short period, but it will cause problems for your whole body if it goes on for too long.

I want to start a small business, not necessarily a large one, just enough to have some spare cash on hand.

This way, she wouldn't have to constantly monitor her account balance.

You don't have to worry about having to pay for something unexpected and not being able to. Having some cash on hand gives you more peace of mind.

She walked east along the main road, and after about ten minutes, her view suddenly opened up, and a large, well-planned open-air plaza appeared in front of her.

The ground was covered with smooth gray tiles, with neat stalls marked out by white lines.

Each grid is about three or four square meters, arranged in straight lines, just like the grids on a chessboard.

A simple sunshade was erected around the square, with a dark blue waterproof tarpaulin on top.

Below hung a white banner that read "No. 5 Satellite City East Farmers Market," with neat and eye-catching lettering.

At the market entrance stands a notice board with announcements about bidding for stalls and rules for using the free trading area.

Xu Xiaoyan stood at the entrance, shielding her eyes from the light by placing her hand on her brow bone, her gaze sweeping across the entire market.

It was afternoon, and the market wasn't too crowded. Small groups of customers strolled around the stalls, some bending down to look at the vegetables, others haggling with the vendors.

She strolled slowly along the passageway, observing the business operations and popularity of each stall as she went.

The vegetable stalls have the most stable business; almost everyone who comes and goes will grab a couple of bunches of greens or a bag of potatoes or sweet potatoes to take home.

The chicken stand is doing the best business; it's already sold out by this time.

A crowd had gathered in front of the stall selling live fish. The stall owner was a lean, middle-aged man who swiftly and skillfully scaled and gutted the fish. A short line of people waited around him.

The busiest area is the one at the very back of the market, marked by a sign that reads "Free Trading Zone".

Several rows of temporary low tables and plastic sheets were set up in a large open space, and many people put their goods on them to sell.

There are vendors selling handmade woven products, as well as vendors selling surplus household items.

Each vendor had a sign in front of them that read "One Yuan Paid Today" and was stamped with a red circular seal.

For just one yuan a day, you can set up your stall anywhere, sell whatever you want, and spend the whole day here doing business.

Xu Xiaoyan stood at the edge of the free trading area, watching the stall owners busy and satisfied. The anxiety in her heart caused by running out of money slowly eased.

The minimum investment of one yuan is practically zero cost; as long as she has something to sell, she can set up a stall anytime.