Chapter 140 Am I not eligible for a room?

Ding Wen had never imagined that Lin Youqian was also here to discuss housing allocation. Would a wealthy young master like him even care about housing allocation in the army?

"Master Pao, how can I compare with you? You have a villa outside, but I can only rely on the benefits of the army."

Lin Youqian wasn't in the mood for flattery and questioned him with a stern face. "Stop talking nonsense. I'm asking you this. Am I eligible for a share of this house?"

Ding Wen was immediately panicked when he saw Lin Youqian's eyes, which were darker than the bottom of a pot. He didn't expect that this big shot was really here to ask for the house.

"Master Artillery, don't be angry. Based on your seniority, you are certainly eligible for a room. However, your quota for the Artillery Brigade has been taken by Deputy Captain Jiang."

"Besides, the apartment they chose is quite good, a 501-story building."

When Lin Youqian heard this, his expression turned even uglier, and he immediately shouted angrily, "How do you, the people from the Housing Management Office, act like this?"

"I, the chief officer, don't even have a house, so how can he, a deputy, be allocated one? Could it be that Jiang Ping is now the head of the entire artillery brigade?"

According to the regulations, each regimental headquarters had only one quota for these newly built apartments, and it was always given to officers of the rank of regimental commander or above. However, the artillery battalion was an exception, and the one who submitted the list was the deputy captain.

Because of Pao Yeqian's special status, his family was not short of money. So they all agreed that Jiang Ping's house was given to him by Lin Youqian on purpose, so they didn't ask too much.

But that guy was not satisfied. He insisted on relying on the reputation of the artillery brigade to choose the best apartment type, which made many people dissatisfied.

Unexpectedly, Mr. Pao didn't know about this at all.

Ding Wen apologized with a frightened smile.

"I'm sorry, Master Pao. We've been so busy lately that I didn't proofread the lists submitted by various departments before implementing them. That's why there was a mistake. I'll replace Deputy Captain Jiang and give you your place."

This incident couldn't be blamed entirely on the Housing Management Office. The real cause lay within their own artillery brigade. Ding Wen's words were extremely euphemistic.

"I don't want 501. My wife likes 701. Can you please change it?"

Ding Wen was in a dilemma again. "Master Pao, the apartment selection has been finalized. Now that 701 is under Director Zhao's name, I'm afraid it will be difficult to handle."

Under normal circumstances, Lin Youqian would definitely not be so serious. He had even lived in the small dormitory for several years, so why would he care about such trivial matters?

But now that he has a wife, he has to fight for his wife's face no matter what.

"I remember that when the army allocates housing, priority is given to position and rank. For positions of equal rank, meritorious service and achievements are considered. How many medals are on my Lin Youqian's uniform, and how many meritorious service have I performed? Director Ding, would you like to come back with me and count them carefully?"

Ding Wen's whole body almost broke apart.

In terms of merits, apart from the generals, there are also two division-level cadres and the entire military industry institute’s regiment cadres. Who can compare with him, Master Pao?

If he insisted on having 701, then Director Zhao would have to give it up. And Director Zhao was also a very fussy person. With this incident, he would once again become the one who had offended someone and was the target of a punching bag.

"Master Pao, actually, the layout of 501 is exactly the same as 701, the only difference is two floors. Can you please make do with it, because it is really troublesome to change."

Qi Xu wanted to say forget it.

But Lin Youqian refused. "No, I want 701. I want the key to the house before tomorrow. If anyone disagrees, let them come to me."

Lin Youqian strode away with Qi Xu in his arms, leaving Ding Wen alone in the cold wind, clutching his head and complaining of a headache.

Before the next day, the army broke out a shocking piece of news.

It was said that the family of a cadre of the Artillery Brigade was intercepted in the housing allocation and could not bear the blow, so they wanted to commit suicide by jumping off the building.

Among them, there was also the family of another cadre who added fuel to the fire and spread rumors everywhere.

It was said that a certain young team leader abused his power to bully others, suppress his subordinates, exclude his comrades, and make a mess of the housing management office. He insisted on choosing the best house.

Finally, in the evening, Lin Youqian was again invited by Old Man Li to have tea in the commander's office because of the house issue.

On the opposite side, besides Jiang Ping and Zhao Zurong from the Security Department, there were two crying women.

When Old Man Li saw Lin Youqian come in, he personally poured him a cup of tea. "Master Pao, sit down!"

Lin Youqian sat down without hesitation, sipping tea leisurely without asking anything, as if he had come here just for tea.

Old man Li smiled and asked him, "Why didn't you bring the little girl here? That little girl looks clean and tidy. I like her very much."

The reason he asked this was because the other two had brought their families, and he was afraid there would be a fight between women later. As a grown man, if he argued with a woman, he would either suffer or be laughed at.

"She's delicate and will get lazy after walking for a while, so I let her rest in the room."

Old man Li instructed his secretary.

"Xiao Zhang, go and invite Pao Ye's sister-in-law over. They've just gotten married, and they haven't even offered me tea yet. I haven't even had a chance to give out the red envelopes I prepared so long ago!"

Since Old Man Li said so, Lin Youqian couldn't refuse.

"I'd better bring her here myself. That little girl is very willful, and I'm afraid Secretary Zhang won't be able to invite her."

Lin Youqian wasn't worried about Qi Xu not coming. He just didn't want his wife Jiaojiao to be alone with another man. It was such a long walk, it would take seven or eight minutes, so he couldn't let Secretary Zhang get away with it.

After Lin Youqian left, Old Man Li continued reading the newspaper, ignoring everyone in the room as if they were air, leaving them there dryly.

But no one dared to speak out loudly.

It was not until Lin Youqian brought Qi Xu in that he stood up and greeted him with a smile.

"Hey, little girl, you're here? Do you remember me?"

Qi Xu smiled innocently. "Remember! Hello, Chief Grandpa!"

This address stunned everyone. Throughout the entire military complex, who dared to call Commander Li "Grandpa"? Only the audacious young wife, Pao's Wife, could speak without restraint.

But looking at her appearance, it doesn't seem too much to call her grandpa.

Old man Li laughed heartily.

"Okay, okay, okay. I was just in need of a good granddaughter, and here comes this little girl. What a sensible girl."

Lin Youqian stood by, feeling very embarrassed.

"Commander, if you recognize her as your granddaughter, then what will I be in the future? A grandson-in-law? You are so young, and having a grandson-in-law like me, wouldn't it be uncomfortable?"

Old man Li was also a very capable soldier when he was young. Now, he is only in his early fifties, but he has climbed to the high position of major general.

It would be really awkward for Lin Youqian to call him grandpa. How could he be that old?

"You idiot, it was just a joke, and you took it seriously!"

Old man Li invited Qi Xu to sit down. Secretary Zhang was very smart and served tea. "Sister-in-law, our leader has been waiting for your cup of tea for a long time!"

Qi Xu sensibly picked up the teacup. "Thank you, Commander. I wish you good health and a happy smile."

This ordinary blessing is much more sincere than those flattering promotions. If you want to move up to a higher position after reaching his position, it would be extremely difficult.

Good health and a cheerful smile are rare in this world.

Old man Li picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then gave her a big red envelope.

"As your elder, I'm giving you two a wedding gift."

A gift from an elder should not be refused. Qi Xu took the red envelope with both hands and thanked him sweetly.

The soft and sticky sound made people feel good. Old man Li finally understood why this girl could eat Mr. Pao so hard.

Just her delicate and tender looks and that sweet baby voice that touches the heart are a fatal temptation.

After the tea in the cup was finished, Old Man Li chatted with Lin Youqian for a few more words before getting to the point.

"What do you think about the house?"