Chapter 306 The Courtyard House That Was Within My Hand Flees
It was a rare opportunity for them to get together, and everyone was very happy.
After dinner, it was already quite late, so Ninth Master invited everyone to go to the courtyard house.
“A few days ago, I made arrangements with my landlord, Lao Wang, and people from the housing management bureau.”
"After signing the contract and paying the money, the transfer of ownership will be completed in the afternoon."
Since her elder brother and sister-in-law couldn't come back, the house had to be temporarily registered under Jiang Si's name.
We'll discuss the rest when they return.
As the group was chatting, the driver suddenly slammed on the brakes.
How do you drive?!
Ninth Master was not paying attention and almost crashed headfirst into the windshield.
The driver pointed ahead, "Ninth Master, it looks like someone is moving house up ahead. Two cargo trucks are blocking the road."
Most of the alleyways here are narrow, especially in this old city area.
In summer, people in the alley would set up a shed outside their doors to cook.
Even if no one is cooking, there are still all sorts of odds and ends piled up at the door.
Even more so, some people fence off a small area in front of their houses to grow scallions and cabbages, which can save them a lot of money over the course of a year.
The driver was probably here for the first time; the car got stuck not far after it entered the area.
There's no way to advance now, and there's no way to retreat either.
The driver had no choice but to unload the goods on the spot.
Every now and then he would shout, "Be careful, everyone, don't bump into anything!"
Hearing the sound, Jiang Si looked over curiously.
Judging from the style and workmanship of these furniture pieces, you can tell that they all come from the time-honored brand 'Tongxinghe' in Beijing.
Any single piece of furniture inside costs several months' salary for an average person.
This truckload of furniture alone could buy a courtyard house!
No wonder the driver was sweating profusely, worried that there might be even the slightest bump.
Seeing that these cars couldn't be moved anytime soon, Jiang Si said to the driver.
"Driver, could you turn around at the intersection ahead and we can go in from the other side?"
The driver didn't delay and immediately drove in the direction Jiang Si pointed out.
To my surprise, after finally getting around to the other end of the alley, the situation was exactly the same!
However, the workers here are unloading bricks, tiles, and timber.
Jiang Si frowned instantly.
It's both furniture and building materials.
With all these coincidences piled up, Jiang Si couldn't help but overthink things.
Ninth Master, who was standing next to him, seemed to realize what was happening as well. His expression changed slightly, and his tone carried a hint of uncertainty.
"No...that can't be, right?"
As if to convince himself, he paused for a moment, then added, "I've already paid the deposit, and I even paid a few hundred more!"
In addition to the deposit, the two parties also signed a simple contract.
This was something Jiang Si insisted on.
Although the homeowner assured her that it wasn't necessary, Jiang Si, fearing something might go wrong, still drafted a simple contract.
The contract clearly states this in black and white.
Both parties agreed that the money would be exchanged and the transfer of ownership would be completed this Wednesday.
If you breach the contract, you must return double the deposit.
"A thousand yuan in breach of contract fee is no small amount! Besides, Wang Dafa seems like an honest person, not the kind of person who goes back on his word."
That's what they say, but Ninth Master wasn't entirely sure himself.
So he asked the driver to pull over so he could go inside and see what was going on.
Ninth Master was, after all, involved in the black market.
Jiang Si was worried that he might act impulsively, so she got out of the car with him.
The group wandered through the alleys, and the further they went, the more uncertain Ninth Master felt.
They know this area inside and out.
Especially this alley.
It's all public rental housing or housing allocated by work units.
There are only two privately owned houses in total.
One of them is an old house where four generations have lived together. They've lived there for almost their entire lives, so moving is out of the question.
Moreover, the first house is right at the entrance of the alley, so there's no need for the car to drive in.
Besides that, there's only Wang Dafa's house!
Lost in thought, the group had already reached the outside of the courtyard house.
At this moment, the gate of the courtyard house was open.
Looking at the people coming and going at the door, Ninth Master was so angry that his face turned ashen.
There's no need to guess anymore, this is the place!
Just then, the landlord, Wang Dafa, came out from inside.
Upon seeing Ninth Master and his group, his face turned deathly pale.
"Comrade Wang Dafa, what do you mean by this?"
Ninth Master stepped forward, but out of consideration for the other party's feelings, he did not grab Wang Dafa by the collar.
But his tone was clearly unfriendly, "Didn't we agree to exchange money and transfer ownership today?"
"We've received the deposit! The contract is signed! And now you're selling the same property to two different people? Are you trying to make a fool of us?"
Ninth Master was already frightening enough when he wasn't smiling, but now with his cold face, Wang Dafa was so scared that he couldn't even speak properly.
"No...I'm so sorry, I...I..."
Actually, he didn't want it to be like this either.
The fact that the other party offered a large sum of money is only one reason.
But what truly made him willing to break the contract and sell the house to the other party were the conditions promised by the other party.
He was able to help his entire family settle down quickly in the south.
He can also help with issues like settling down in the city.
They even found the right people to help them.
Wang Dafa simply couldn't resist these tempting offers.
With these thoughts in mind, he could only steel himself and pull out a thick envelope from his pocket.
"I'm sorry about this, but I'm really in trouble. My whole family went south, and we'll be in real trouble if no one takes care of us!"
"This is the compensation for breach of contract. Please...please count it..."
Jiang Si remained silent as she looked at the envelope Wang Dafa handed her.
Ninth Master was so angry that his lips twitched. "Heh, you've made me laugh!"
Is this about money?
This is about credibility! It's about reputation!
Having lived in Beijing for so many years, this was the first time he'd ever been tricked into being made meat!
No wonder Ninth Master was furious!
Seeing that Ninth Master was so angry that his fingers were cracking, Jiang Si shook her head at him.
The other party has already moved in, so there's no point in saying anything now.
Moreover, judging from the landlord's words, the conditions offered by the other party should far exceed the value of the house itself.
From the landlord's perspective, although what he did was not ethical, it was not entirely wrong.
Jiang Si didn't say anything more and accepted the penalty for breach of contract from Wang Dafa.
After checking everything, I confirmed that there were no problems.
They immediately helped their third uncle turn around and leave.
Ninth Master had originally planned to have a couple of drinks with Third Uncle after completing the formalities, but now he was too ashamed to face anyone.
After sending his third uncle back to the courtyard house, he patted his chest and assured him.
"Don't worry, I'll keep looking for you tomorrow and I guarantee I'll find you a better house than this one."
Jiang Si smiled and nodded.
"Uncle Jiu, don't take this to heart. We can find a house later."
But this incident also served as a reminder to her that if she comes across a suitable house in the future, she should buy it without hesitation!
The courtyard house that was within her grasp slipped away, and Jiang Si's mood was somewhat affected.
However, to her surprise, there was more to the story.
As evening approached, someone suddenly knocked on the door of the courtyard.
Uncle Zhong was cooking in the kitchen when Jiang Si opened the door.
The door opened, and Jiang Si was stunned for a moment.
Standing outside the door was a tall man, about 1.85 meters tall, dressed in a white shirt and black pants, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, who looked very refined.
At first glance, Jiang Si felt a strange sense of familiarity.
Strangely, she searched her memory for a long time but couldn't find any recollection of this person.
"Who are you looking for?" Jiang Si asked, puzzled.
The man's gaze paused when he saw her.
Perhaps feeling that staring at a girl like that was inappropriate, he quickly looked away.
"Hello," the man said, his voice clear and gentle.
You sound like you have a very good upbringing; they're even using your name now!
As Jiang Si was inwardly complaining, the man looked over and said, "Excuse me for disturbing you, my name is Chi Heng."
Chi Heng?
Jiang Si silently repeated the name in her mind.
I still don't remember much.
Until the other party handed over what they were holding: "Sorry, I bought the courtyard house on the street ahead."
"I didn't know the landlord had received your deposit before the purchase, nor did I know you had signed a letter of intent."
In just a few simple words, the whole story was explained clearly.
After he finished speaking, he bowed deeply to Jiang Si again.
"I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have taken your house."
"This is a small token of my appreciation; please accept it."
Jiang Si frowned upon hearing this.
"Comrade Chi, I think you've made a mistake."
Looking at the man in front of her with an excessively polite attitude, Jiang Si said calmly, "The landlord's breach of contract is a matter between him and me."
“Since the landlord has sold the house to you, it is yours, and there is no question of fighting over it.”
She paused for a moment, then added, "Even if it's an apology, the landlord should be the one to come."
The implied meaning in their words was clearly distinguished.
Seeing that Chi Heng seemed a little dazed, Jiang Si asked, "Is there anything else?"
If there's nothing else, she'll close the door.
As soon as he finished speaking, Third Uncle came out of the main room. "Sisi, who's here?"
Just as Jiang Si was about to speak, she saw the man standing at the door suddenly turn his head and look over.
The next second.
He blurted out, "Third...Third Uncle?"
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