The Boss of the Yan Family in Siheyuan

Qin Jingru watched the conversation between their family. Not only did Qin Huairu not teach this idiot about stealing, but she also looked like she was teaching her children how to steal.

After all, she was not a member of her family, so she was too embarrassed to say anything. Even if she did, people might not listen. It was not like the first time she had seen Bang Gang like this.

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It's time for weekend rest again.

Early in the morning, the two brothers were pulled up from their beds by Yan Jiefang.

"Brother, we agreed that we would go to the bathhouse to take a bath today, why can't you afford it?" Yan Jiekang said anxiously, seeing that Yan Jiecheng was still in a daze and hadn't woken up.

"Why are you two in a hurry? What time is it? I'll sleep a little longer." After saying that, he lay down again.

Yan Jiefang hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed him: "It's getting late. If you don't go, there will be too many people in a while and the water will be muddy. How can we wash?"

Yan Jiecheng thought the same thing: "Then let's go now. Have you two prepared everything for taking a bath?" As he spoke, he picked up the clothes and put them on.

"I've got it all and it's waiting for you. Hurry up."

"I know, you didn't notice what I was wearing."

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As a later-generation southerner, I have never taken a bath in a large bathhouse. When I came to this world, I boiled some hot water in the room and scrubbed myself.

He didn’t know what it would be like to have a bunch of big guys take off their clothes and take a dip in a pool. He was planning to give it a try. When he was having dinner last night, he heard that Yan Jiefang and the others were going to take a bath, so he chose to join without any hesitation.

After going in, the scene just happened.

The three of them took the bath supplies out of the courtyard, got on the bus and came to Qinghua Pool.

Originally, Yan Jiecheng and the others were going to the bathhouse at the entrance of the street, but Yan Jiecheng insisted on coming to Qinghua Pool. They had no choice but to agree. Who asked Yan Jiecheng to pay for the treat? In Lao Yan's house, whoever pays is the boss.

Qinghua Pool was built in 1905. It was formerly a small bathhouse named Xiaocanglang Bathhouse.

Later, it was renovated and expanded by a Shandong Hui named Yu, and the "halal Tsinghua Pool" was created. At that time, the warlord Ma Fuxiang, chairman of Ningxia Province, took a fancy to this land and bought it, renovated and expanded it, and built a two-story building, which made Tsinghua University famous.

The pool has become a large-scale, luxurious and well-equipped halal bath.

However, today's Qinghua Pool is based on the original Qinghua Pool and merged with Huiquan Bath and Hufangqiao Bath.

Speaking of which, there were many bathhouses in the streets and alleys of the capital back then. They were the only ones with the same size as Tongrentang and Quanjude. I guess the only ones like Tsinghua Bathhouse were Tsinghua Pool.

So, the reason why Tsinghua Pool is so famous is because of its unique skill - pedicure. In fact, there was a process of change before pedicure became a kind of "enjoyment" in public baths in the early years.

At first, pedicurists from all walks of life set up stalls to perform pedicures, which were called "dry kilns." Later, they found that the skin and toenails of the feet swelled and softened when people who had taken a bath came to do pedicures. It was much easier to treat foot diseases, so they moved to baths.

There is a pedicure stall on the side.

Later, the owner of the bathhouse invited the pedicure staff who set up the stall into the bathhouse. This is how pedicure was attached to the bathhouse, called "water kiln" and became a type of work in the bathhouse.

However, Qinghuachi's pedicure business is able to stand out in its own way, which is partly due to its geographical advantage.

The pedicure industry was relatively prosperous in the Qing Dynasty, especially in Nancheng. The reason was that it was mostly a leisure and entertainment place for dignitaries. There were many people wearing official boots, and there were more people suffering from foot diseases. At that time, pedicure was mainly for the nobles, and later spread among the people.

Slowly it prospered.

In the 1960s, the pedicure industry in Beijing also experienced a brief development. Qinghuachi established the first podiatry treatment room in Beijing and even in the country. It actively combined traditional Chinese and Western medicine medical techniques, and gradually transformed from simple pedicure to podiatry.

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During this period, more than 200 people in Beijing made a living by doing pedicures, and Xuanwu District alone had more than 70 pedicure masters.

The old pedicure masters even got together and published a book called "Pediculing".

When the "turmoil period" came, a document was issued to cancel the bathtub workers and pedicure workers in the bathhouse.

Fortunately, there is a podiatry treatment room in Qinghuachi that has been preserved.

After finally taking a bath, it would be a pity not to come to Tsinghua Pool.

After paying the bathing ticket, I still have 36 cents left, which includes fuel and water charges. The difference between this Tsinghua pool and ordinary bathhouses is that it is expensive. Other bathhouses charge 10 cents, but only his one charges 12 cents.

After paying the money, I went to the changing room, dragged my clothes and put them in the cabinet.

After changing into slippers and carrying a towel, I saw a few chess players surrounding me as I walked through the hall.

There were two old men fighting over crickets, one lying on the bed reading newspapers, listening to books, operas and crosstalk with a radio, and another lying on a chair with his face covered and taking a nap.

When you open the bathroom door curtain, the mist inside becomes clear, as if you are in a fairyland. Some people especially like to sing loudly in the bathroom space with its own reverberation.

Some people don't see each other's faces, but they are still chatting.

It seems that I am still late, and I don’t know where these gentlemen got so much energy and got up so early.

"Brother, what can I say? I told you to get up early and you still have ink stains." Yan Jiekuang complained.

"Okay, with your small body, a bath that big can't fit you in?"

"Stop talking, why don't we wash up quickly? There will be more people soon." Yan Jiefang urged.

The three of them came to the edge of the pool. Yan Jiecheng directly raised his legs and stepped into the pool. "Damn, it's so hot."

"Brother, please take your time. Put your feet in first. Once you get used to the temperature, you can soak your body in it little by little."

Listening to Yan Jiefang's words, he moved his body little by little into the pool. It felt uncomfortable at first because he was not used to it yet.

After your body adapts to the temperature, you immediately feel comfortable all over, making you feel like you want to take a nap in the pool.

"Brother, how are you? Are you comfortable?"

"Well, it's okay. I just want to sleep. I got up too early today. Do you come so early every time you take a shower?"

"Yes. It's not easy to come here. I must take a good bath. If you come late, you can only wash it in the rain."

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The three of them soaked in the pool for more than three hours. Seeing more and more people coming, they prepared to wash themselves off and quickly leave.

"Brother, I'll help you out first, and you'll help us out later."

Yan Jiecheng looked at Yan Jiefang holding something similar to a towel and said quickly: "No, let's hire a bath master. I'm afraid you'll bruise my skin."

"This bathing is as good as taking one. With that money, it would be great if we could do it again next time."

Yan Jiecheng looked at where he was and kept talking.

"Stop talking, you don't have to pay. Hurry up and invite the bath master over."

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Yan Jiecheng was lying on the wooden bed, and the bath master stood beside him, rubbing his back with a bath towel.