Chapter 620 Improving Secretary Dong’s Home
During the day, Wang Jianguo was even more busy. Seeing that Secretary Dong liked to read newspapers, he took the initiative to take on the task of getting newspapers.
Every day, I go to the mailbox at the door to retrieve the newspaper, carefully organize it, and deliver it to Secretary Dong so that Secretary Dong can be the first to know about the outside world.
If he saw that Secretary Dong was interested in a certain report, he would come forward, discuss it with Secretary Dong, express his own views, and make Secretary Dong laugh from time to time.
Grandma Dong usually likes to take care of flowers and plants, but since Secretary Dong fell ill, these flowers and plants have been neglected.
Wang Jianguo saw it and kept it in mind. He took the initiative to pick up the watering can, watered, fertilized, and trimmed the branches and leaves of each pot of green plants under his careful care.
The flowers and plants that had been drooping before regained their vitality. Seeing this, Grandma Dong smiled from ear to ear and praised Wang Jianguo for his skillful hands and meticulousness.
Wang Jianguo also took care of all the trivial housework at home, such as washing dishes, wiping the table, and doing clothes.
When he washed the dishes, his movements were very skillful, and each bowl was wiped clean and shiny; when he wiped the table, he was even more meticulous, not leaving out any stain, until his reflection could be seen on the table top.
When washing clothes, he carefully distinguishes the material of the clothes and chooses the appropriate washing method to ensure that the clothes are washed clean and not damaged.
In the short few days that Wang Jianguo lived here, Secretary Dong's home was tidy and looked brand new.
The two old people saw it and were delighted. They liked and recognized Wang Jianguo more and more, as if he had become an indispensable member of this family.
During those few days, Wang Jianguo was like a tireless whirlwind, shuttling through every corner of Secretary Dong's home and solving those problems that were usually ignored or difficult one by one.
Not only did he take care of daily housework properly, he also took the initiative to take on the task of repairing various items in the house, thinking only of making Secretary Dong and his wife live a happy and comfortable life in the future.
Take the steps in front of the door for example, they have been in disrepair for many years and are frequently trampled on on a daily basis.
Many bricks and stones have cracks, and the corners are badly worn. Some are even loose, and people walking on them may stumble if they are not careful.
After Wang Jianguo noticed this problem, he came to the steps early in the morning carrying his tools without saying a word.
He first squatted down and carefully checked the damage of each brick and stone. He knocked on them gently with his hand, and judged whether there were holes or cracks inside the brick and stone by the sound and feel of the knocking.
Then, he carefully pried up the loose and badly damaged bricks and stones and stacked them aside. His movements were gentle and cautious, for fear of disturbing Secretary Dong and his wife who were still resting in the house.
Wang Jianguo also spent some time choosing the replacement bricks and stones.
He went to several nearby building material stores, comparing the texture, color and size of bricks and stones, trying to find the material that best matched the original steps.
After buying it, he started to lay bricks. He first spread a thick layer of cement mortar on the ground and smoothed it evenly with a trowel to ensure that the bricks and stones could adhere firmly to it.
Before laying each brick, he would measure it repeatedly with a spirit level to ensure the flatness of the steps and not let it tilt at all.
When he encountered gaps between bricks and stones, he carefully filled them with pebbles and cement mortar, and then used a trowel to smooth the surface.
After a whole day of busy work, the originally dilapidated steps were completely renewed and stood firmly in front of the door, as if telling people about Wang Jianguo's hard work and dedication.
Although the pressurized water well in the yard usually provides a lot of convenience to the family, it has been in trouble recently.
The water flow was becoming increasingly slow. Sometimes, after pressing several times, only a few drops of water could be squeezed out. This made Secretary Dong and his wife very anxious.
When Wang Jianguo learned about it, he did not hesitate and immediately started to investigate the problem. He first checked the piston of the water pressure well and found that the rubber ring on the piston had aged and worn, and the sealing performance was greatly reduced, which led to the low pumping efficiency.
He quickly ran to the hardware store in town, bought a new rubber ring, and skillfully replaced the old one. Then, he checked along the water pipe and found that there were several places in the water pipe that were blocked by silt.
So he found a thin iron rod, bent one end into a small hook, carefully inserted it into the water pipe, and hooked out the mud and sand bit by bit.
After cleaning up the mud and sand, he was still not at ease, so he flushed the pipe several times with water to make sure there was no residue left.
After this careful repair, the water pressure well has regained its former vitality. With a slight press, clear well water gushes out, flows in the yard, and brings bursts of coolness.
Look at the blocked chimney in the kitchen. Whenever I cook, the kitchen is filled with thick smoke, which makes it impossible for people to open their eyes and make it impossible to cook normally.
Wang Jianguo walked into the kitchen and frowned as he looked at the chimney that continued to emit thick smoke.
He knew that if it was not repaired quickly, it would not only affect Secretary Dong and his wife's diet, but could also pose a safety hazard.
He first brought a ladder, leaned it against the wall, and carefully climbed onto the roof to check the chimney outlet.
Finding that part of the exit was blocked by some dead branches, leaves and bird nests, he found a long bamboo pole, poked it gently, and cleared away the debris.
After returning to the kitchen, he started cleaning from the bottom of the chimney. He used a special brush dipped in water to repeatedly scrub along the inner wall of the chimney to clean off the ash and oil stains attached to the inner wall.
After two cleanings, the chimney was finally unobstructed. When cooking, the thick smoke rose up the chimney and dissipated among the blue sky and white clouds. The kitchen also returned to its former freshness.
In short, as long as Wang Jianguo felt that Secretary Dong and his wife had problems using an item, no matter how big or small, he would treat it as his own business and concentrate on rearranging it.
He worked so hard just to make Secretary Dong and his wife's daily life more convenient and comfortable after he was gone, so that they could enjoy a quiet time at home without any worries.
During those days, Wang Jianguo's life was filled to the brim. His busy figure shuttled between Secretary Dong's home and the hospital, like a spinning top that never stopped.
On the one hand, he carefully took care of all the affairs in Secretary Dong's household, from sweeping the courtyard in the early morning to preparing nutritious and delicious meals for Secretary Dong and his wife.
From repairing the loose or damaged objects in the house, he did everything personally, no matter how big or small, to bringing warmth and peace back to the lives of Secretary Dong and his wife.
On the other hand, he was always concerned about Zhao Shuzhuo and Yang Xiaohua in the hospital. Even if he was busy with other things, he would find ways to squeeze out time and occasionally go to the hospital to visit them.