Qin Tian already had a general framework for the design of the two apartments.
Through the introduction of Sun Yi, a workplace elite, he also smoothly found an experienced renovation team.
On Saturday morning, after Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan had breakfast in the cafeteria, they drove to the residential complex named "Moxiang Shuyuan."
After parking the car and arriving at the building, they found that Sun Yi and the renovation team were already waiting.
Qin Tian hurried his pace, and at the same time took out a new pack of Huazi cigarettes from his pocket to distribute to everyone.
"Brother Sun, thank you for your trouble!"
"No trouble at all."
Sun Yi tucked a cigarette behind his ear and shook his head with a smile.
Qin Tian raised his finger and pointed upstairs, saying, "Then I'll take them up. Brother Sun, if you have anything to do, you can go about your business!"
"It's fine, I'm planning to change jobs after this year. I've been slacking off lately and I'm quite free. I'll come up and see if there's anything I can help with."
Sun Yi said with a smile.
"Oh?"
Qin Tian looked at him with surprise.
Sun Yi glanced at Xia Nuannuan beside him, smiled, and nodded, "Your future father-in-law is paying too much. I can't refuse. I'll be working for Ms. Xia next year."
Xia Nuannuan blushed a little at the mention of "future father-in-law."
"That's true, Uncle Xia has always been very generous."
Qin Tian nodded in agreement with a smile.
Then, the group entered the building.
Because there were too many people, and the renovation team brought a lot of tools, the elevator couldn't fit everyone in one trip.
So Qin Tian, Xia Nuannuan, and the foreman of the renovation team went up first.
The foreman was a honest-looking middle-aged man in his forties, named Zhao. He was a bit taciturn but gave off an aura of trustworthiness and straightforwardness.
For most houses, the floors between one-third and two-thirds are the best, with ample sunlight and less noise.
This building had 21 floors, and Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan bought the 11th floor, which was considered a golden floor.
With a layout of two units per floor, there were only these two apartments on this floor.
Qin Tian bought 1101, and Xia Nuannuan's was 1102, across the hall.
The four of them entered 1101 together.
Inside, it was naturally still a bare shell, with nothing but concrete in sight.
"Nuannuan, get those drawings out."
Qin Tian said to Xia Nuannuan.
"Oh, okay!"
Xia Nuannuan nodded eagerly and took out two blueprints from her small handbag.
"Master Zhao, these are the simplified renovation drawings I made, along with some requirements for structural demolition and modification. Please take a look. They should be easy to understand."
Qin Tian handed over the two drawings.
"Alright."
Master Zhao took the drawings and opened them. Surprise appeared on his face, and he looked up at Qin Tian, saying, "No problem, this is very detailed."
"Brother Qin, you know how to do this?"
Sun Yi also took a look at the drawings and asked with surprise.
"I've read some books on this recently and learned a little. These are just preliminary design drawings for structural demolition and modification, nothing too complicated."
Qin Tian smiled.
"You learned this just by reading? As expected of a top scorer in the college entrance exam, I'm impressed."
Sun Yi gave a thumbs-up and praised him sincerely.
Seeing this, Xia Nuannuan's pretty face lit up with a sweet smile of pride.
At this moment, the other renovation workers also arrived by elevator.
Qin Tian, following the drawings, explained the requirements for the initial structural demolition and modification of the two apartments in detail.
Demolishing walls, building walls, scraping off wall plaster, replacing windows with uPVC...
Everything was clearly explained within the framework of his design, and with the two drawings, there shouldn't be any problems.
After the structural demolition and modification process was completed, it would be followed by plumbing and electrical wiring, as well as carpentry, masonry, and painting.
Qin Tian attached great importance to the renovation of the two apartments and was very meticulous in his instructions.
After the discussion, Master Zhao and his team started working immediately.
Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan stayed for a while to watch, and then paid for Master Zhao to have someone fetch a few cases of mineral water from a supermarket outside the complex.
Seeing that there was nothing else to do, they prepared to leave.
"Master Zhao, we'll be leaving it in your hands. Please call me if anything comes up. We're at Jiang University, not far away, and it only takes a short drive."
Qin Tian exchanged contact information with Master Zhao and then bid farewell.
"Yes, yes, don't worry, I'll handle it perfectly according to your requirements."
Master Zhao nodded repeatedly and assured him.
"Sun Ge introduced you, so I naturally trust you."
Qin Tian smiled and took out another unopened pack of Huazi cigarettes from his pocket, handing it over.
"Distribute this to the workers!"
"Thank you then. You don't have to give such good cigarettes in the future, we're not used to them either."
Master Zhao took the cigarettes and said with a chuckle.
"Master Zhao is right, you might as well buy some Furong Wang or something and give each of them a pack!"
Sun Yi chimed in with a smile.
"Got it!"
Qin Tian nodded with a smile.
Then Master Zhao went back to work, discussing with his colleagues how to demolish a particular wall.
Qin Tian and the other two did not disturb them further and turned to leave.
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"Brother Sun, want to grab a meal together?"
After leaving the complex, Qin Tian invited with a smile.
Sun Yi looked at his wrist to check the time and politely declined, "It's just past eleven o'clock. It's a bit too early for lunch. Maybe next time. I have to get back to the company, I have a client to show properties in the afternoon."
"Alright then, let's find you for a drink next time!"
Qin Tian didn't insist.
"Sure!"
"Where is your company? Shall I give you a ride?"
"No need, it's not far from here. I can walk."
"Okay, thank you for your trouble in coming here."
Qin Tian expressed his gratitude.
"I'll be working for your family in the future, no need to thank me."
Sun Yi said with a mischievous smile.
Qin Tian was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh, "Brother Sun, stop teasing me. You're working for Uncle Xia."
"Right, aren't you two going to be a family sooner or later? I'm not wrong."
Sun Yi shrugged.
Qin Tian glanced at Xia Nuannuan, who was blushing beside him, and said with a smile, "Brother Sun, it seems I'll have to buy you a few more drinks in the future to learn your art of conversation."
"That's definitely no problem, as long as you're paying."
Sun Yi grinned.
"Haha... Sure, sure, we're off then!"
"Goodbye, Brother Sun!"
Xia Nuannuan also said goodbye with a smiling face.
"Bye bye!"
Sun Yi waved goodbye with a smile.
Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan got into the car and started it.
"Brother Zhao, we're leaving!"
Rolling down the window, Qin Tian waved goodbye again to Sun Yi, who was still standing outside.
"Alright, drive safely!"
Sun Yi nodded with a smiling face.
Qin Tian gently pressed the accelerator and drove away.
After watching the car drive away, Sun Yi took the Huazi cigarette from behind his ear, put it in his mouth, and lit it.
After exhaling a puff of smoke, the workplace elite showed an envious expression on his face and murmured.
"Handsome and talented, and at such a young age he's found a super rich and beautiful girl. What kind of life is this, like cheating?"