After dinner, the father and son were chatting when Lin Wencui and Yu Li, who had just finished clearing the dishes, walked in from outside.

"Zheng'an, I just heard Yu Li say that you're staying here tonight?"

Sun Zheng'an casually explained, "Mom, I'm not only staying here today, but I'll be staying here for the next few days, otherwise I'll be driven crazy by all the hassle."

"Sigh!" Sun Dajiang sighed deeply. "Some people! They only do these crooked and evil things. Son, you did the right thing, Dad supports you."

"Mom supports you too," Lin Wencui added.

Just when the group thought they could finally have some peace and quiet, reality slapped them in the face the next second, as a voice came from outside.

Is Director Sun home?

Hearing the noise, the people inside went to the door and saw that the visitors were their neighbors.

They all had one thing in common: they all worked at the research institute's branch factory, and they were all carrying things in their hands.

Lin Wencui frowned immediately when she saw the gifts in their hands.

"Liu Gen, Dong Zi, if you're concerned about the house, please leave! Zheng An is just a deputy group leader and can't be of much help."

Liu Gen and Dong Zi were very unwilling when they heard Lin Wencui give them the order to leave.

"Auntie, you should know our situation. We have many people and a small house. If we had any other way, we wouldn't be here begging."

"Yes! Ma'am, and both of our families have met all the requirements. We're here for no other reason than to ask for a fair chance."

"I see! Then...?"

Lin Wencui was somewhat troubled, so she looked at her son and let him decide for himself.

After all, these two people weren't trying to get in through connections; they were just asking for a fair chance.

Lin Wencui couldn't guarantee that either. As the old saying goes, "A big forest has all kinds of birds," so she couldn't make any promises lightly.

Seeing his mother's expression, Sun Zheng'an nodded to reassure her before speaking.

"Don't worry, both of you. If everything complies with the regulations, I can guarantee fairness and impartiality."

After hearing Sun Zheng'an's words, the two exchanged a glance and were forced to accept the fact, preparing to take a gamble.

"Since Director Sun says so, then we are relieved. This is a small gift for you, and we hope you will accept it."

Just kidding, Sun Zheng'an could accept gifts anywhere, why would he come here to avoid being idle?

Finally, after much persuasion from Sun Zheng'an, the two were finally convinced to leave.

Fortunately, no one disturbed them that night after the two left.

...

In the following days, both workers and cadres who met the housing allocation requirements began to submit reports.

Of course, there are definitely some people trying to skirt the rules and get away with it.

Therefore, the housing allocation team worked continuously for three days and finally, on the fourth day, they screened out those who did not meet the requirements.

Zhang Huaibei looked at the summary materials in his hand; there was a whole stack of letter paper, but he only casually flipped through a few pages.

"Secretary Zhang, just give me the numbers directly, this is too troublesome."

"Yes, sir." Secretary Zhang then took out a list and began to read it aloud.

"This time, our institute allocated a total of 2,857 housing units for employees, with 143 units remaining as reserves. We also allocated 90 housing units for cadres, with 6 units remaining as reserves."

"Um!"

Zhang Huaibei nodded after hearing this.

"Secretary Zhang, tell me honestly, are there any irregularities or borderline cases involved? If so, you should let me know in advance so I can be prepared."

Upon hearing this, Secretary Zhang quickly explained, "Impossible, boss. The office staff were involved throughout the entire process, and there were also comrades from the Discipline Inspection Commission supervising. No one would dare to tamper with anything."

"That's good. I'll go report to Director Sun."

After saying that, Zhang Huaibei picked up the materials and headed towards the director's office.

When Sun Zhengguo saw Zhang Huaibei approaching, he deliberately stopped writing.

"Old Zhang, is the assignment complete?"

Zhang Huaibei nodded and then placed the list and materials on the table.

"Director Sun, you've been working yourself to the bone these past few days, just look at yourself!"

"Thank you for your hard work."

As he spoke, Sun Zhengguo picked up the list and looked at it, then he picked up the materials and flipped through a few pages.

"Old Zhang, now that the allocations are complete, let's make the results public!"

"Public announcement?"

Zhang Huaibei was momentarily at a loss. "Director, you're not joking. With so many names, how long will it take to write them all with a brush? And how are we going to allocate the houses, which are of different heights?"

"That's easy. We can send more people to read the papers one workshop at a time. As for the housing allocation, we can draw lots. It's all based on luck, and no one can back out."

After listening to Sun Zhengguo's words, Zhang Huaibei couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.

"Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! Only someone like you, Director, could come up with such an idea."

...

Around noon, after a flurry of activity, all the boxes for drawing lots were completed.

While the workers finished eating, several departments joined forces and started going from workshop to workshop, announcing the allocation list on the spot, drawing lots on the spot, and finally distributing the keys directly.

The entire process was carried out smoothly, and the allocation of employee housing was completed in less than an hour. Next, it was the turn of cadres to get their housing.

This time, Sun Zhengguo personally went to the laboratory as his first stop.

"Everyone, stop for a moment, teachers, come over here and draw lots to allocate the houses."

Upon hearing this, all the teachers looked at each other in bewilderment, having no idea what had happened.

Professor Zhang walked over and asked, "Zhengguo, are you mistaken? We didn't submit an application report. Besides, strictly speaking, we don't belong to the research institute. So what's going on with this housing allocation?"

“Yes, Director Sun, we appreciate your kindness, but we can’t break the rules and put you in a difficult position,” Zhao Weiping added.

Next, another teacher was about to speak, but Sun Zhengguo gestured for them to stop.

"Dear teachers, I forgot to tell you that, with the approval of the organization, you are now officially researchers of our institute and have been allocated a cadre housing unit. No application is required."

"What?"

"real?"

"Very good."

...

The teachers were all shocked, and some even had tears welling up in their eyes.

What they cared about was not getting a house, but that the organization had accepted them back.

What they didn't know was that Sun Zhengguo hadn't forgotten to tell them; rather, he wanted to give them a surprise.

To help them, Sun Zhengguo spared no expense, even making a phone call to a powerful figure, which ultimately led to their early exoneration.

Of course, they are also students at the school, so they do not interfere with each other.

"Alright, teachers, let's draw lots! There's no other way, we have to follow the rules."

"Okay, I'll go first."

Professor Zhang knew Sun Zhengguo's good intentions, so he took the lead in responding and was the first to draw lots.

"Professor Zhang, Room 302, 3rd Floor, Unit 1, Cadre Building."

The staff member in charge of the matter first reported the results, then found the room key and handed it to Professor Zhang.

Then the other teachers stepped forward one after another...

After all the teachers had been assigned houses, Sun Zhengguo left the rest to his younger brother.

After Sun Zheng'an took over, he completed the allocation of all cadres' housing in just half an hour.

With this, the seven-day room allocation event officially came to an end.