Chapter 189 Yaozu in the Mountain Village (Part 4) *Beep!* The campaign to be a good person is underway...
After arriving in Beijing, Song Ce took a taxi directly to several upscale residential areas for sale that were remembered by the original owner of the body.
At this time, housing prices in Beijing were not as frighteningly high as they would be in the future. Song Ce first went to the Xingcheng sales office, which was closest to Beijing Medical University. There were many people dressed simply looking at houses. The sales consultants patiently explained the apartment layouts to them and did not look down on them because of their clothing and demeanor.
Standing in front of the huge model of the Xingcheng real estate sales office, Song Ce looked at the miniature city model and pondered how to buy a quiet, well-ventilated house for his older sister, Song Xi.
At this moment, a sales consultant with a clean-cut face stepped forward, smiled and handed Song Ce a cup of hot water, and said gently, "Sir, what size apartment are you looking for? Our Xingcheng has apartments ranging from one-bedroom to four-bedroom, and the surrounding facilities are also very complete, with hospitals, schools, and shopping malls all readily available."
The visitor did not ignore Song Ce because of his student-like demeanor, but instead took the initiative to introduce him.
"Xingcheng Community is positioned as a high-quality residential area with a green area of 40%. Moreover, a subway line is planned for this area, which will make transportation even more convenient once it is completed and opened to traffic. Although the surrounding area doesn't look that lively yet, it will definitely be a prime location in Beijing in a few years."
Song Ce nodded. The information the sales consultant provided largely matched the future developments in the original owner's memories.
After learning of his request, the sales consultant flipped through the brochure in his hand, then smiled apologetically: "Sir, the two-bedroom apartment you requested was sold out during the pre-sale. After all, small but exquisite apartments like this in Xingcheng are quite popular. Currently, there is only one three-bedroom apartment of 136 square meters left with a similar layout."
Song Ce nodded and then asked, "Can you take me to see it?"
"Of course, please go ahead."
The sales consultant led Song Ce directly upstairs. As soon as the door opened, sunlight streamed in. The apartment had a very square layout and the interior design was very well-planned. The living room also connected to a balcony, providing excellent natural light.
"How much does this house cost per square meter?" Song Ce asked.
Upon hearing this, the sales consultant immediately took out a calculator, pressed a few buttons, and said with a smile, "It's currently about 7508 yuan per square meter. If you pay in full, I can give you a 5% discount. After signing the contract, you can get the keys to your apartment immediately."
"Then please help me with the formalities. I want this house."
The sales consultant, barely suppressing his excitement, smiled and nodded, and immediately helped Song Ce complete all the necessary procedures.
At that time, the home-buying process was far less complicated than in later years. Song Ce paid in full, and the property certificate was in his sister Song Xi's name. In other words, Song Xi could directly own a property in Beijing that would appreciate more than fifteen times in value without her knowledge.
Over the course of a few days, Song Ce bought several houses in locations where future price increases would be more than tenfold, spending almost all of the deposit for "Yi Zhun Jing Lue".
At this time, the Song family.
After being instigated by several neighbors who said he had raised a wild daughter for eighteen years in vain, and that once she went to university, she would be independent and wouldn't care about him and his son being a burden, Song's father immediately changed into a T-shirt and forcibly took Song Xi to her high school. However, her homeroom teacher, Ms. Yao, clearly told him that the deadline for changing college application choices had passed, and whichever school his daughter applied to, once she was admitted, she could only attend that school.
Upon hearing this, Song's father immediately flew into a rage, grabbing the tearful Song Xi and causing a scene at the school. He stubbornly questioned Teacher Yao, "Such a big matter as choosing a university, why didn't you teachers inform the parents earlier? The child may be ignorant, but are the teachers also ignorant?"
Teacher Yao already felt sorry for Song Xi, and faced with Song's father's unreasonable behavior, he raised his voice and said, "Choosing a college application is a student's personal right, and no one, including parents, can change it without authorization."
"What rights? She's my daughter! If I tell her to change, she has to change!"
In the school corridor, Song's father's shouts and curses attracted a crowd of students and teachers, including several parents. Song Xi's face flushed red; she lowered her head, tears streaming down her face, wishing she could disappear into the ground. The students whispered among themselves, some casting sympathetic glances, others looking on with curiosity.
Teacher Yao frowned deeply as he looked at the chaotic scene. Seeing Song Xi's distress, he patiently advised, "Parents, making a scene won't solve anything. The student confirmed her choice of university major; there's nothing wrong with the process. Since the child has her own wishes, we parents should support her."
"I don't care! She has to change her application! What kind of school is this? She wants to be a doctor? Is being a doctor so easy? What will happen to her brother if she can't find a job after graduation?"
Mr. Song wouldn't listen to any advice. He abruptly shook off Teacher Yao's hand, strode to the classroom window, grabbed a flowerpot from the windowsill, and smashed it to the ground. A loud bang rang out, ceramic shards flew everywhere, and dirt scattered all over the place. Several students nearby screamed and scattered in fright.
School leaders rushed over upon hearing the commotion. Seeing the mess, the vice principal's face darkened instantly. He stepped forward and said sternly, "Parent, this is a school, not a place for you to throw a tantrum! Let's communicate properly. What kind of behavior is this, resorting to violence?"
Mr. Song, however, exploded like a powder keg, turning to the vice principal and yelling, "Is this how your school operates? You've ruined my daughter's future! If we can't afford the tuition and she can't go to school, can you take responsibility?"
The vice principal wasn't going to let him get away with it and said directly, "The application process is open and transparent, and every student has signed to confirm it. You say you were unaware of it, but that's not the school's responsibility. If you insist on making trouble, the school will have to take some protective measures!"
Eighteen-year-old girls are at the age when they have strong self-esteem. Song Xi cried out, "Dad, stop making a scene!"
Upon hearing this, Song's father's face flushed with anger. He thought that Song Xi, who hadn't even started university yet, dared to challenge his authority in public. So, he grabbed her arm and yelled, "You think you're all grown up now? Huh? You're lecturing your father now!"
The gasps and whispers from the surrounding students were like countless needles, making Song Xi even more embarrassed.
Seeing this, the vice principal immediately stepped forward to stop him, reaching out to pry Song's father's hands away, "Parent, please calm down! Don't hurt the child!"
Upon seeing this, Song's father suddenly swung his arm, nearly causing the vice principal to stumble.
Parents nearby, unable to bear it any longer, spoke up to stop them: "What era are we living in? Why are you still using those feudal parenting methods?" "Yes, if you keep doing this, we're going to call the police!" "This child is so pitiful!"
Song Xi could no longer bear the scene. She turned and pushed through the crowd, running towards the stairwell not far away. At that moment, she had only one thought in her mind: to escape from here, to escape her father who caused her so much pain, and to escape the gaze of everyone present.
When Song's father saw his daughter run away, he was stunned for a moment, then turned around indifferently and continued his loud confrontation with the school leaders. Teacher Yao, fearing that Song Xi might do something rash, quickly followed her out.
Meanwhile, upon returning to the village, Song Ce found his house gate wide open, but neither his father nor Song Xi were there.
When the neighbors sitting by the wall saw Song Ce return, they surrounded him one by one, feigning concern, saying, "Little Ce, you must remember how good your father is to you. Even if it means not letting your sister go to university, he'll sell everything he owns to support your studies!"
"Old Song did the right thing! What's the use of a girl reading so many books! It just makes her heart wild!"
"Thank goodness your dad took your sister to school to change her college application today. When your sister gets married, you'll have to give her a lot more dowry!"
"Exactly, we should add at least ten thousand!"
"If you ask me, why is Song still going to university? She should take advantage of her youth and marry a decent man. Given her good genes, her in-laws will surely ask for a generous dowry."
"That's right..."
From the neighbors' brief conversation, Song Ce quickly learned the whole story. He ignored them, went home to grab a few things, and without even putting down his schoolbag, rode his bicycle straight to school.
On the other side, Teacher Yao chased Song Xi downstairs and found her sobbing in a corner to the right of the stage.
Teacher Yao also has a daughter about the same age as her. Seeing Song Xi's condition, his eyes immediately welled up with tears. He knelt down and whispered, "Song Xi, don't be afraid. If your father won't support you, come to me! I will!"
Song Xi shook her head, sobbing, buried her face in her knees, and choked out, "Teacher Yao, am I being incredibly selfish? Knowing that our family isn't well-off and my younger brother needs to go to school, I still insisted on applying to Beijing Medical University..."
Teacher Yao sighed and comforted her, "Song Xi, pursuing your dreams isn't selfish; it's taking responsibility for yourself, and there's nothing wrong with that. Once your dad calms down, I think he'll understand. Don't be afraid, child. Why don't you go sit in the teacher's office for a while and calm down, okay?"
Song Xi raised her head, her eyes blurry with tears, and looked at Teacher Yao. Her lips moved, and finally, under the other's loving gaze, she wiped away her tears and softly said "Mmm".
In the senior year office, Teacher Yao poured Song Xi a cup of hot water and then took out a few biscuits from a drawer. "Song Xi, eat something first, don't go hungry." He put the biscuits on the table, but Song Xi shook her head and stared blankly at the rising steam in the cup.
Just then, there was a knock on the office door. The teacher and student looked in the direction of the sound and saw Song Ce walking over, covered in sweat.
"sister!"
Song Xi suddenly stood up, her voice still thick with a nasal tone: "Xiao Ce, what brings you here? Weren't you going to Xing City...?"
Song Ce shook his head, interrupting Song Xi, and stuffed the house purchase contract, property certificate, keys, household registration book, and ID card from his backpack into Song Xi's arms. He said gently, "Sister, I bought you a fully furnished house near Beijing Medical University. Come with me to Beijing today to change your household registration!"
Song Xi: "???"
Teacher Yao: "???"
The teacher and student were completely dumbfounded, their eyes wide with disbelief as they looked at the refined and fair-skinned young man.
Song Xi held the stack of documents, her fingertips trembling: "Xiao Ce, you...you must be joking, where would our family get the money to buy a house in Beijing?"
Song Ce smiled, his eyes shining, and said very seriously, "Sister, I'm not joking. I found a bargain at the secondhand market and bought an old book. A collector took a liking to it and sold it for a good price. I was thinking of buying you a house so that no matter what happens in the future, you'll have a place to stay."
Upon hearing this, Song Xi panicked, tears welling up in her eyes again: "Are you stupid? That's money you earned! You should save it for your college education!"
"Sis, your dream is to become a doctor, and Beijing Medical University happens to be the best medical school in China. I've checked, and without a Beijing residency permit, you'll face some difficulties in your studies and future employment. Besides, I've already saved up our tuition fees for university! My brother and I both have good grades, so getting scholarships won't be a problem!"
Song Xi subconsciously touched the property certificate in her hand, as if in a dream.
Teacher Yao was the first to react, saying to the siblings, "I remember there's a bus to Xing City at 3 PM this afternoon. You can still make it if you leave now." As he spoke, he handed Song Xi an envelope and said gently, "Song Xi, this is a little something from your teacher. Buy some food on the way. If you encounter any difficulties when you get to Beijing, feel free to call me."
Upon hearing this, Song Ce immediately slung his backpack over his shoulder and said with a smile, "Thank you, Teacher Yao. Sister, let's go!"
Song Xi followed Song Ce out of the office in a daze, and that evening they boarded a train to Beijing.
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Author's Note: This little story was pretty enjoyable; it really does flow smoothly when you're dreaming! [Cat emoji]
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