Chapter 76 Tangyuan actually brought it up herself, which means she really likes it...
The planning and construction of this rebuilt community were more stringent than any previous project.
When designing the model house, Nie Qingqing requested that a model house also be made for the resettlement housing, because the unit types and sizes are different, and the model house in the sales office is not suitable for the resettlement housing.
The project team was confused: "Manager Nie, the resettlement housing is for allocation, it's a waste to make a model house."
Nie Qingqing said, "They're exchanging this prime real estate for their home, so they want to see what their future home will look like. But don't build a physical model house in the building; instead, build a temporary temporary house for the relocated residents to visit."
"Isn't that even more wasteful?"
Nie Qingqing patiently explained, "Model homes need to be furnished with furniture and appliances. In commercial housing, our model homes can be sold. But in resettlement housing, if you put them in and then want to move them out, it will be difficult. Human nature is greedy. People would rather spend more money than create potential disputes."
The person in charge below understood. No wonder that during the demolition negotiations, Manager Nie offered the best terms that Yuanda could provide, but with a tough attitude. He said that if the demolition representatives did not resolve the internal holdouts, Yuanda would withdraw. No one could offer them better than Yuanda. Then, within a very short time, the demolition target was reached. Sure enough, Manager Nie had a very clear understanding of human nature.
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After the demolition and relocation agreement was finalized, Yuanda was able to use the land to secure a bank loan for development. This was the first time she had borrowed so much for operating expenses, and she was genuinely worried about meeting her sales targets.
Song Zhao's electrical appliance factory is getting better year by year, and they can support her. They said, "You have done everything you can. I believe that with such a good product and such a good location, sales will not be bad."
Hopefully, after working hard for more than half a year, the first phase of sales exceeded expectations. The previous relocated residents and their introduced relatives and friends bought more than a dozen units in total.
Now Nie Qingqing is no longer worried. Having a good brand is a good thing. With just this one project, Yuanda can revitalize its cash flow and start planning for next year, creating a virtuous cycle.
Chenguang was impressed by the excellent results of Yuanda's original demolition and reconstruction projects and invited Yuanda to continue their cooperation.
She declined, saying that she would cooperate when Yuanda had a stronger foundation and more abundant funds.
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In just over half a year, the children have made good progress. Xiaoyin joined Miss Lian to learn from the crew of a TV series. Under Song Zhao's guidance during the holidays, Xiaoyuan helped the electronics factory apply for a key patent. Tanggao was promoted to a full-fledged police officer at the police station. Tangyuan is almost done, and is still an intern.
Nie Qingqing was confused and called him to ask, "What's wrong with you? If you can't make it in the real estate business, then go and start your own fried chicken business."
The fried chicken business is run by his uncle and aunt. Tangyuan insists on fighting with the real estate company. He said, "Mom, I'm being targeted now. The project manager's sister has taken a liking to me. If I don't go for it, they won't give me a permanent position. I'm not in it for the money. It doesn't matter whether I get a permanent position or not. I'll leave after a year."
"Let him be," Nie Qingqing was about to hang up the phone when Tangyuan made a request: "Mom, could you come and stay for a few days?"
Going to Shanghai is fine, but Broad Group doesn't have any projects there right now. What would she be doing there?
Nie Qingqing: "What are you up to? Tell me!"
Tangyuan chuckled and said cheekily, "Mom, I have a girl I like, and I think she feels the same way about me. Before pursuing her, I want to do one last test. Why don't you come and stay for a few days? I'll bring her family over, and you can help me see if they're materialistic or prejudiced against the poor."
This is rare; Tangyuan actually brought it up herself, so she must really like this girl.
Nie Qingqing was quite happy, but she immediately corrected her: "If you like someone, why did you conduct a test? Can human nature be tested? If it's not good, you won't talk to them. If it's good, they'll accuse you of deception. If you can't talk to them, all the methods you come up with will result in a loss. What were you thinking?"
Tangyuan: "Mom, everyone likes a pleasant surprise. Not being materialistic doesn't mean I don't like rich people. I'll be even happier when I find out that the person I like is also well-off. Come on, help me make an assessment."
We've already told him the result, but he still insists. Let him be.
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Song Zhao didn't actually support it either, saying, "Back in our day, when we went on blind dates, we didn't have these kinds of ulterior motives. It's not right for him to lie to people like this. Even if he finds out the other person isn't materialistic, how can they not be angry that he lied about it?"
Nie Qingqing thought so too: "I've talked to him about it, but he still insists. It's a life-long matter, and it's rare for him to be serious like this, so let's just go along with it."
Song Zhao rummaged through her belongings and found the clothes she wore when she first got married, saying, "Dress simply, otherwise it won't look right."
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Nie Qingqing went to Shanghai, and Tangyuan rented a one-bedroom apartment in an urban village. He even put a cot in the living room to create the illusion that his mother was coming and he was sleeping in the living room.
Nie Qingqing grew increasingly worried: "Playing tricks like this, do you really think you're so special? I'm advising you not to try it, okay?"
Tangyuan laughed and retorted, "My dad is the factory manager, my mom is the general manager, and I own several chain stores myself. I'm also handsome. Mom, how can I not be a hot commodity? Besides, this is the place I rent. She said her parents and brother came and wanted to rent a cheap place to live with them, so I brought my place to introduce it. There's nothing wrong with that."
The logic was sound, but Nie Qingqing felt guilty about keeping it a secret. Fine, she kept quiet. Actually, she also wanted to know what kind of family the girl Tangyuan liked came from.
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In the afternoon, Tangyuan picked up the family, saying she was helping her colleague's family find a house; the real reason was clear to both sides.
His intern colleague, his colleague's parents, and his colleague's younger brother all came to this urban village that had been eagerly awaiting demolition.
When Nie Qingqing saw the girl Tangyuan liked, she immediately understood the reason for her liking: she was too beautiful.
Her skin was fair and radiant, and she had a shy smile that she loved. If she had a little daughter like that, she would cherish her like the back of her hand. She would think no one else was good enough for her precious daughter.
Nie Qingqing liked her very much and was unconsciously enthusiastic. However, in the eyes of the girl's parents, her enthusiasm was interpreted as an eagerness to have the girl as their daughter-in-law.
Seeing the other parents' attitude immediately boosted my confidence.
Nie Qingqing understood, and pulled Tangyuan aside to warn him: "You're still lying to such a beautiful girl, no wonder you can't win her over!"
Tangyuan retorted, "Mom, have more confidence in your son. I only brought her to see the house; I didn't say I was going to pursue her. You should be more reserved. Your son is also very outstanding. Her parents prefer her younger brother. I wouldn't dare to pursue her if I didn't find out about her family situation first."
Nie Qingqing was confused again. How could she say it so casually? Did she like it or not?
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At noon, Tangyuan treated the guests to lunch at a roadside restaurant. The guests' parents were very polite, but they complained that the environment in the urban village was not very good.
Nie Qingqing chimed in, "That's right. He insists that the rent is cheaper here and wants to live here. As his parents, we can't persuade him anymore."
The girl's mother said with a hint of pride, "There's nothing I can do about it. My daughter is just more obedient than my son. She listens to everything I say, but her brother is different. Sometimes he can drive me crazy."
Nie Qingqing's heart skipped a beat. Listen to your parents in everything? If this deal goes through, and your wife manages the family finances, is that safe? She finally understood Tangyuan's concerns.
Tangyuan, afraid that his mother would give away the secret, chimed in: "We just started working and we only earn a little money. The key is that it's cheap. If you don't like this place, there are other residential areas over there, but the rent is much higher. It takes half a month's salary from Zizhen to rent a three-bedroom apartment."
Tian Zizhen's father said, "We don't need a three-bedroom apartment; a two-bedroom apartment is enough."
As children grow older, they need their own rooms. It's impossible for the elderly couple or the children to live in the living room, right? Is it really that ideal?
Nie Qingqing then asked, "How can a two-bedroom apartment be enough for your whole family?"
Tian Zizhen's mother explained, "My daughter and I share a room, and her father and brother share another. A two-bedroom apartment is enough. Every little bit helps."
I see. But the girl is growing up. Without her own space, how can she think independently? No wonder the girl's parents are so confident that their daughter listens to everything they say.
Nie Qingqing was already somewhat unwilling, but she smiled and said, "Your family relationship is so good, I really envy it. Your family dotes on your daughter so much, what kind of family do you plan to find for her in the future?"
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Tian Zizhen's mother had a good impression of Tangyuan, but judging from Tangyuan's family's financial situation, it didn't seem like much, though she didn't say anything definitively.
"Of course, we hope that our family is well-off so that our Zizhen can live a life free from worries about food and clothing."
Nie Qingqing chimed in, "That's right. Nobody's going to help the poor. If I had a daughter, I wouldn't want her to suffer with someone else right after getting married. It's only natural for parents to feel this way."
Tangyuan immediately declared his stance: "Luckily, I'm a son, Mom, you don't need to worry. I'll work hard on myself. If three years isn't enough, I'll try five. If five years isn't enough, I'll try ten!"
Tian Zizhen is a very shy girl and barely said a word throughout the whole process. Nie Qingqing and her parents didn't seem to like the other family after all the moves they made, so it's likely that the relationship will end before it even begins.
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But they still had to keep eating, so they changed the subject. Zizhen's mother praised Nie Qingqing's hands, saying, "Your hands are so delicate and white. You've never done any housework, have you? Otherwise, how could they look like a young girl's hands?"
Nie Qingqing was flustered when asked. After marrying Song Zhao, she really hadn't done much housework, especially in the last few years. Song Zhao usually did all the housework that involved water. Plus, she had fair skin since she was a child, so she did look much younger than her peers.
Tangyuan quickly smoothed things over: "My dad dotes on his wife, he does all the housework. If he didn't do housework, his hands would look like this."
Tian Zizhen's parents were even more unwilling. Their mother-in-law, who never lifted a finger, would not be able to help the young couple in the future. This was not a satisfactory in-law. Fortunately, their daughter was obedient and did not date randomly.
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Tian Zizhen's parents didn't like the houses in the urban village, so they rented a two-bedroom apartment in a mid-range residential area.
Nie Qingqing turned around and went to the Lehan Hotel to stay, then called Song Zhao.
On the phone, Song Zhao asked, "What do you think of the family of the girl Tangyuan likes? Is there any chance for them?"
Nie Qingqing was not optimistic: "I spent half the day helping them look for a house. I also observed them during the meal. The family was alright in terms of their speech, manners, and other aspects, but they clearly didn't like Tang Yuan's fabricated family background. They must have liked Tang Yuan herself, but it's hard to say about other aspects."
Song Zhao understood: "Then don't force it, and don't blame others for being materialistic. Everyone considers various factors when getting married and looking for a partner. Under the same conditions, they will definitely choose the one with better family background. We would do the same if we were in their shoes."
That's for sure. Not to mention the future, Nie Qingqing will probably be even more picky about Xiaoyin's future partner than Tian Zizhen's parents. How could she blame him?
She thought of something and felt both helpless and amused: "Tangyuan understood in his heart, but he stubbornly said that he didn't regret it. He even said that if he couldn't find someone who didn't discriminate against the poor and love the rich, he might as well go and climb the social ladder himself. Otherwise, it would be a waste of his handsome looks. What kind of values does he have? No one in our family has ever taught him like this."
Unable to explain, Song Zhao comforted him, "He owns several fried chicken restaurants himself. The families he can find are probably about the same size. It shouldn't be considered him climbing the social ladder, right?"
I don't know. Nie Qingqing didn't care about Tangyuan anymore. She planned to stay for two more days to visit Xiaoyin, Xiaoyuan, her mother, and her brother and sister-in-law before going back.
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On the other side, Tian Zizhen was tidying up the newly rented house with her parents and younger brother. Her parents treated her very well and didn't ask her to do any of the chores. Of course, her younger brother didn't do any of them either.
Her mother said, "I think Jiang Chengzong is a good person, but his family is really not good. Let's not even talk about the poor conditions. His mother's hands look like she's not a capable person. She won't be able to help her own family in the future."
Her father said, "Jiang Chengzong is no good either. What's the use of just being good-looking? It's been more than half a year, and my daughter has already been promoted, but he hasn't. This shows that he's not capable. How will he earn money in the future? How will he support the family?"
Tian Zizhen listened to her parents, but her younger brother was furious: "You're talking about him, which means you're saying I can't get a wife even if I rely on myself, right?"
"Who said anything to you? What nonsense are you thinking? Your sister is a girl, so of course she has to be careful about who she marries. She's so beautiful, she can't just marry anyone, it would be such a waste!"
"Didn't that person have everything from the start, and therefore not have time to work hard?"
"What's there to struggle for? How many good years does your sister have left? She can find someone better, why should she struggle alongside him?"
His younger brother slammed the door and left. Tian Zizhen chased after him to the door, asking, "Where are you going?"
"Go out and find a job!" His younger brother, at that rebellious age, spoke impulsively: "So that my future girlfriend won't say I'm useless and talk about me behind my back, saying I'm worthless!"
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The next day, Nie Qingqing went to her brother and sister-in-law's place. Not long after she arrived, Tangyuan called from his internship workplace and pleaded, "Mom, you have to go back to the urban village today."
Nie Qingqing was talking to her mother about tangyuan (sweet rice balls) when she asked, "What's wrong?"
Tangyuan explained, "Tian Zizhen's mother said she wanted to invite you to dinner, but didn't invite me. I guess she has something to talk to you about alone."
Let's talk then, but neither of us liked the other's family yesterday, so what's the point of talking?
Nie Qingqing agreed: "Okay, I'll go back now."
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