Chapter 125125 The wishful thinking fails
"What business?" Jiang Lili frowned and had a guess in her mind.
Cheng Yuntian caught a glimpse of her frown and explained, "It wasn't that I brought it up on purpose. I explained to her why you were anxious to return to Yuncheng, but she took it to heart. She wants to use your title as the top scorer in the college entrance exam to promote their real estate project. If you agree, the house you've chosen will be considered a gift from their company."
Jiang Lili thought, there was a reason why the Mei family's business could grow so big. They were just smart. Although the current housing prices in Beijing were not high, the down payment would require a quarter of her savings. More importantly, her information would be exposed sooner or later. It would be better to just change houses.
Seeing that she didn't say anything, Cheng Yuntian explained to her, "It doesn't matter if you don't want to. Since the one-child policy came out, parents have started to pay attention to their children's grades, and many people believe in feng shui. Sister Mei probably saw this and used your title of top scholar to attract those who want to buy a house." When Cheng Yuntian heard what Mei Huixiu said, the first thought in his mind was the same as Jiang Lili's. He was sad that their business could grow so big. His mind reacted quickly.
Now, in addition to the Mei family, other people have also developed real estate projects. At this time, the provident fund policy has just come out and has not yet been fully popularized. Some people are still waiting for the factory to allocate housing, so they can only use other gimmicks to attract people who want to buy houses, and the title of top scorer in the college entrance examination is a good gimmick.
"Then should I reject Sister Mei directly? Or should we apply for a loan tomorrow according to the previous plan?" Cheng Yuntian said as she glanced at the time. Everyone should be having lunch now, so she could call and reject her in the afternoon.
"No need, Sister Cheng, I agreed. One piece of publicity in exchange for a house, this deal is very cost-effective." Jiang Lili said calmly.
"Are you agreeing?" Cheng Yuntian was a little surprised. She thought she would refuse.
"I think it's great. They need a gimmick to promote the property, and I save some money. Everyone gets what they want. Even if I give up this opportunity, my identity will still be exposed later. I might as well choose a more favorable option." Jiang Lili thought, even if she refused, would they really give up? No, they would just use a different method to promote it.
"Indeed, at least you can benefit from this." Both of them understood what Cheng Yuntian didn't say.
"Then I'll have to trouble Sister Cheng to connect for me." Jiang Lili smiled and expressed her gratitude to her.
"Helping you is also helping myself. You continue to rest. I will contact her in the afternoon." Cheng Yuntiao shook her head, indicating that she also had her own selfish motives.
"Okay, I'm going out later and may not be back until the evening." In addition to buying plane tickets, she also wanted to take Tongtong for a walk around the neighborhood. This time when she came to Beijing, she was busy with their own things and did not take Tongtong out for a walk.
"Let's see how she plans to arrange it. Regardless, whether it's buying or giving it away, this matter must be done tomorrow." Cheng Yuntian did not forget that they had to go back the day after tomorrow.
"Yes, it has to be dealt with tomorrow." Jiang Lili nodded to Cheng Yuntian. She didn't turn around and go into the room until he left. Afraid of waking up Jiang Qitong, she tiptoed to lie down on the other bed.
She could understand the Mei family's thoughts. For her, getting a house by disclosing her information was actually a good deal. However, the premise was that no more private information could be leaked. She would probably have to discuss this in detail with them tomorrow. Thinking of this, Jiang Lili closed her eyes and slowly fell asleep.
In the afternoon, after Jiang Lili bought the plane ticket, she took Jiang Qitong for a walk nearby. When she came back, it was already evening. She glanced at the time and it was just the right time to go to the cafeteria. As soon as she arrived at the cafeteria, Jiang Qitong saw Jiang Yulan and Cheng Yuntian sitting there. She trotted over to grab a seat, while Jiang Lili went to the window to get her food.
Jiang Qitong's forehead was still slightly sweaty. Jiang Yulan took out a handkerchief from her pocket and wiped her sweat. She casually asked her, "Where did Lili take you to have fun?"
"We didn't have any crazy fun, we just played around here for a while." Jiang Qitong explained.
"Do you feel uncomfortable after sweating so much?" Jiang Yulan said as she touched her back. Although the sweat had dried, her body was still sticky.
"A little bit. I'll take a shower after dinner." Jiang Qitong nodded.
"What are you talking about?" At this time, Jiang Lili came over with a tray.
"Tongtong's body is sticky. She needs to take a shower later." Jiang Yulan glanced at her and saw that the hair on her forehead was also wet. She guessed that she was almost the same.
"It's indeed sticky. I'll wash it when I get home later. Sister Cheng, what did Sister Mei say?" Jiang Lili turned her head to look at Cheng Yuntian beside her.
"Sister Mei said that her second brother wants to talk to you. The person in charge of that real estate project is her second brother." Cheng Yuntian explained to her.
"Okay, let's talk about it when we meet tomorrow."
"Didn't you say we've already discussed it? What else is there to discuss?" Jiang Yulan frowned and looked at the two of them.
"The plan has changed. We may not have to spend money on this house." Jiang Lili explained simply.
"Free things are the most expensive. You have to be cautious about this matter." Jiang Yulan frowned and looked at Jiang Lili, her tone full of reminders.
"It's not free, they are borrowing my fame. Let's discuss it in detail tomorrow. Sister Cheng, can I borrow the factory's lawyer?" Jiang Lili turned to look at Cheng Yuntian.
"Of course, we'll take our lawyer with us tomorrow."
"Then let's see what conditions they have tomorrow. If we can't reach an agreement, we can just change to another one. There are a lot of new real estate projects now." Jiang Lili said calmly.
Cheng Yuntiao glanced at her when she heard this. Seeing her relaxed expression, she knew she was worrying unnecessarily. She put down her chopsticks and said, "I'll pick you up tomorrow morning."
Before falling asleep that night, Jiang Yulan hesitantly reminded him, "Lili, you have to think this through carefully."
"I know. I will act according to the circumstances, as long as their demands are not excessive." Jiang Lili signaled her not to worry.
"Just be sensible." According to Jiang Yulan, it would be more reassuring if she bought the house with her own money.
The next morning, they arrived at the property sales office at just nine o'clock. Mei Huixiu was already waiting for them inside. Upon seeing them, she quickly introduced the man beside her to them: "This is my second brother, Mei Xiuming."
"Hello, Mr. Mei." Cheng Yuntian took the initiative to extend his hand to him.
After everyone exchanged pleasantries, Mei Huixiu, the middleman, spoke up, "Lili has to go back to Yuncheng tomorrow, so let's get straight to the point."
"I'm fine with either." Jiang Lili nodded, indicating that she didn't mind.
"It seems that Mr. Jiang is a straightforward person. Then I will say it straight. We hope that Mr. Jiang can participate in the publicity." Mei Xiuming directly put forward his request.
"I'm sorry, I can't agree to this condition. The only thing I can agree to is that you use my identity as the owner for publicity. I will not participate in any other publicity methods, including my portrait rights." Jiang Lili's tone was very calm.
Hearing the last sentence, Mei Xiuming paused. He obviously didn't expect the other party to even consider this. He couldn't help but sit up straight, put away his previous contempt, and began to seriously look at the person in front of him. After a long while, he slowly said, "Isn't Mr. Jiang's conditions a bit too harsh?"
"I don't think so. If you can't accept it, you can just pretend that I've never been here today." Jiang Lili said calmly. If they don't want to, then they can just choose the backup plan and go to other real estate projects to continue looking at houses. What they lack the least now is new real estate projects.
"Is there no room for negotiation?" Mei Xiuming was surprised that Jiang Lili, who was only eighteen years old, had mastered the negotiation skills.
"Sorry, I don't want to reveal too much information." Information now spreads much slower than in later generations, so Jiang Lili doesn't mind using the title of top scorer in the college entrance examination as a gimmick, but any more is not enough. She also needs a normal school and living environment.
Mei Xiuming glanced at Mei Huixiu, and he seemed to understand what she said last night. He quickly turned to look at Jiang Lili and confirmed with her again: "Is there really no room for negotiation?"
"Yes, this is my bottom line." Jiang Lili kept smiling. She knew that this was a psychological warfare. Of course, what was more important was that she didn't have to have the house here, so the initiative was indeed in her hands.
"Then let's do as Mr. Jiang said. I hope we can have another opportunity to cooperate in the future." Mei Xiuming quickly gave in. After all, the initiative in this matter has never been in their hands. He didn't want them to come up with a gimmick that would benefit other real estate projects.
"It's a pleasure to work with you." This time, Jiang Lili took the initiative to extend her right hand towards him.
Next, the lawyers on both sides negotiated the contract. Mei Xiuming looked at Jiang Lili and said with praise, "Student Jiang is so patient at such a young age. He will definitely achieve great things in the future."
"Then I'll take your good wishes." Jiang Lili smiled happily at him.
The Mei family was sincere in their cooperation, so there was no need to revise the terms of the contract. Jiang Lili quickly signed the contract with them, and someone brought the keys to her. It was the same unit she had previously taken a fancy to. At that time, new properties were basically sold immediately, and there was not much public area, so Jiang Lili was very happy.
Leaving the sales office, Jiang Yulan felt like she was dreaming. She stared at the keys in Jiang Lili's hand and asked, "Is this it? Just tell others that you bought a house here, and others will be willing to buy it?"
"This is called the celebrity effect. Just like those books and notes that Lili had before, there should be a lot of people around you who want them, right?" Although Cheng Yuntian asked a question, his tone was very affirmative.
Jiang Yulan quickly understood what she meant, but she was still a little incredulous: "But a house is so expensive, is there really anyone willing to buy it just for this?"
"Of course, they won't buy just for this reason. Those who come to buy are those who already plan to buy a house. Anyway, if you want to buy a house, the price and environment are similar, so naturally you have to choose a more auspicious place." Jiang Lili patiently explained to her that this was a very common publicity method in later generations.
Jiang Yulan nodded, slowly digesting the news. After a while, she couldn't help but worry: "What if no one comes to buy a house for this reason?"
"That has nothing to do with us. There is no regret in making a move. The contract has been signed." Jiang Lili said indifferently.
"Yes, Sister Jiang, don't worry. The Mei family is rich and they won't care about this house." Cheng Yuntian comforted her in a gentle voice.
"This is the first time I've encountered something like this, and I'm still a little uncomfortable with it." Jiang Yulan explained her concerns with a smile.
"I understand your thoughts, but believe me, no matter what the result is, the Mei family has no right to regret. The contract is here. Let's talk about the decoration after you come over?" Cheng Yuntian looked at Jiang Lili and asked.
"Well, I'll draw the blueprint slowly first. After it's done, you can contact the decoration team for me." Jiang Lili held the floor plan in her hand and had already secretly planned the layout of the house in her mind. This was the largest apartment with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, one for each of them, mother and daughter. A room had to be reserved for Jiang Jianyi, and the remaining room would be used as a study.
The house deal was settled, and next they were waiting to fly back to Yuncheng tomorrow. After sending them to the airport, Cheng Yuntian patted her shoulder and said, "Come back soon after you're done."
"Okay." Jiang Lili nodded. In addition to the decoration drawings, there were also design drawings of new products. It seemed that she would be busy these days.
It only takes two hours to fly from Jing City to Yun City. They didn't tell anyone about their return, so they took a taxi directly back to the cotton mill after getting off the plane.
Although it was working hours, the family compound was full of idle people. Seeing Jiang Lili, everyone came over and said, "Lili, did you know that your dad and grandma were here the same day the TV reporters came? It's hilarious! He's really shameless."
Soon Jiang Lili was surrounded by people, all of whom were talking about what happened that day. Then someone changed the subject: "Lili, my daughter Dandan is going to high school soon. Can you lend her your notes?"
Someone started the conversation, and then everyone around started telling Jiang Lili they disliked things like notes and test papers. Jiang Lili coughed lightly, and when everyone looked at her, she spoke again, "Aunts, you know, there's only one copy of the notes, and it wouldn't be good to give it to anyone. So, I'll give it to Aunt Qiuyue first. You can make a copy for whatever you need, and then just return the original to me when the time comes."
"That's a good idea. If you need to make a copy, come to me and register. We'll return the notes to Lili after we're done." The person called Aunt Qiuyue said, looking at Jiang Lili and assuring her, "Lili, don't worry. I'll take good care of your notes."
"Of course I trust you, aunt. I'll go back and pack up first, and then I'll let Tongtong bring it to you." Jiang Lili said as she finally walked out of the crowd.
Jiang Lili always ranked first in her exams, and people had come to borrow her notes before, but this was the first time she had seen so many people. Jiang Yulan quickly stepped forward and asked with concern, "Are they squeezing you?"
"No, let's go back first." Jiang Lili's tone was a little more tired. It was indeed tiring to deal with that group of people just now.
But after a few days in Beijing, Jiang Yulan felt as if she had been in another world when she returned home. She glanced at Jiang Qitong beside her and asked softly, "Tongtong, do you want to sleep for a while?"
"No, aunt, I'm not sleepy." Jiang Qitong had just finished speaking when there was a knock on the door. Jiang Yulan couldn't help but frown. Can't these people wait for a while?
As soon as she opened the door, Zhou Qingfen outside gave her a reproachful look: "Sister, why didn't you tell me in advance when you came back? I only knew you were back after hearing about it from others."
"It's a sudden decision. I haven't had time to tell you. You don't have to go to class today?" Jiang Yulan moved aside to let her in.
"I happen to be having a day off today. Dad just came back yesterday and went fishing today. I was at home preparing things for tomorrow's class. Aunt Wang next door said you were back. I didn't believe it at first." After Zhou Qingfen finished speaking, she walked over to sit next to Jiang Qitong. She found that the little guy's face had become darker after going out to play for a few days.
"Didn't Lili agree to be interviewed by the TV station? And she did so well in the exam this time, so we have to set up a few tables." At the end, Jiang Yulan thought of the house in Beijing, and the smile on her face became more obvious.
"That's right. Dad was talking about having a wedding banquet a few days ago. Since you are willing to do it, why don't I ask someone to calculate an auspicious date?" Zhou Qingfen asked.
"The sooner the better, I have to rush back to work." Jiang Yulan reminded.
"Okay, leave this to me. It's almost noon, I'll go back to cook first. Remember to come over for dinner later." After Zhou Qingfen finished speaking, she looked at Jiang Qitong and asked her if she wanted to go back with her or stay with them later.
"Mom, you go back first. I'll be with Sister Lili and the others later." Jiang Qitong waved to her.
"Okay, then I'll go back first." Zhou Qingfen said and hurried back to cook.
"Lili, remember to contact the TV station. I'll discuss the wedding banquet with your grandfather tonight." Jiang Yulan reminded her not to forget what she had promised.
"I see."
Holding a wedding banquet was part of Jiang Jianyi's plan, so preparations were made very quickly. Jiang Lili's interview with the TV station was scheduled at the school, as she had not forgotten the school's reward.
The school was naturally happy to set the interview location at the school. You know, there is only one top student in the city, and Jiang Lili represents the glory of their school.
On the day of the interview, in addition to the school leaders, there were also the class teacher Jian Hongmei and other teachers. The office was very lively. Listening to their praises of her, Jiang Lili, who was always carefree, couldn't help blushing. She felt that she would feel embarrassed if she continued to be praised.
Since it was an interview, there would be a photo session. Jiang Lili stood among a group of teachers, smiling brightly. With a click, it meant that today's interview was over. Jiang Lili happily took the school's reward back home.
"Lili is back, and the wedding is scheduled for the day after tomorrow. Besides these neighbors, do you want to invite anyone else?" Jiang Yulan said as she handed her the list in her hand to see if she had anything to add.
"That's all. You can make your own arrangements." She had already said goodbye to her friends that day.
"Okay, I heard that Jiaze ranked third in the city this time. Your Uncle Lu has a sensitive identity, so he probably won't hold a wedding banquet. Do you want to go with me to invite the Lu family?" Jiang Yulan asked for her opinion.
"I won't go. I'll just stay at home and draw." Jiang Lili shook her head. In addition to the interior design drawings, she also had to draw the new toys. She was very busy.
"Okay, then I can go by myself, and you can do your own thing at home."
Soon it was the day for the wedding banquet. As the hostess of the day, Jiang Lili felt a little embarrassed. Lu Jiaze came with Qiu Shaoli. He smiled and said to Jiang Lili, "Congratulations."
"Thank you, and congratulations." Lu Jiaze's grades were more than enough to get into his ideal university.
"How many days will you stay this time?" Lu Jiaze knew that she probably wouldn't stay here for long.
"I'll be going back the day after tomorrow. There are still a lot of things waiting for me there." Jiang Lili said with a sigh. Sometimes it's not good to be too busy.
"It seems that your branch in Beijing is also doing good business." The two chatted for a long time, until someone called Jiang Lili away. Lu Jiaze realized belatedly that they seemed not to have had such a calm chat for a long time. The atmosphere just now made him feel as if he was back in his childhood. At this moment, Lu Jiaze was completely relieved.
As the protagonists of today, apart from greeting everyone and accepting everyone's blessings at the beginning, the rest were just greetings between adults. Jiang Lili and Jiang Qitong sat together and just had to eat as much as they wanted.
*
Chen Guilan had been thinking about appearing on TV. Although Ji Yushu's reasons had convinced her, she still felt regretful. One day, when she heard the news that the Jiang family was holding a wedding banquet, she quickly patted Ji Yushu on the shoulder and said, "If the Jiang family can hold a wedding banquet, so can we. Our family has been unlucky in recent years, and holding a wedding banquet can also bring good luck. Go to the cotton mill and tell that girl."
"Mom, didn't I say this is over?" Ji Yushu frowned at her. Based on his understanding of Jiang Lili, that girl would definitely not be happy, so why should he rush to ask for trouble?
"It's just a banquet, why is it not okay? If you don't go, I will go find her. Besides, the Jiang family invited her guests, and we are inviting our guests to the banquet." Chen Guilan glared at him.
"Grandma, what kind of wine are we serving?" Ji Mingyue came out holding Ji Xingyue.
"Didn't Lili do well in the exam? The Jiang family held a banquet for her, so I was thinking about having one too, and taking the opportunity to collect some of the favors that have been paid back in the past few years." Chen Guilan explained to her with a smile. Just like the second brother said, what if this girl succeeds, so they won't lose anything by being nice to her.
"Lili is the top scorer in the college entrance examination, so we should have a wedding." Ji Mingyue's attitude of agreement confused the two of them.
Ji Yushu asked carefully: "Do you really agree?"
"Dad, look at what you said. This is a good thing. How could I not agree? But it's not enough for us to agree alone. Lili needs to cooperate, don't you agree?" Ji Mingyue smiled and looked at them. How could she object to using Jiang Lili to make money for the wedding banquet? She also had a reason to contact Lu Jiaze because of this. For her, the benefits outweighed the disadvantages, so she naturally wouldn't object.
"I knew Mingyue was always generous." Chen Guilan smiled with her eyebrows invisible. She was praising Ji Mingyue.
"Mingyue is right. That girl may not be willing to cooperate." This is what Ji Yushu is worried about.
"Why wouldn't she want to cooperate? Let's go to the cotton mill now." Chen Guilan wanted to leave after she said that. She really wanted to use this incident to bring good luck to her family.
"Dad, although you and Aunt Jiang are divorced, Lili is still your daughter. If she doesn't want to, maybe we can find someone to mediate?" Ji Mingyue coaxed Ji Xingyue in his arms, and did not forget to give them advice.
"Mingyue is still smart." Chen Guilan praised.
"Mediation?" Ji Yushu pondered over these two words, and soon she figured out the key. She quickly made a plan in her mind. He had worked in the cotton mill for more than ten years, so he was familiar with the factory leaders. The group went to the house of the mother and daughter in a grand manner, but unfortunately their wishful thinking soon fell through.
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