"What does this have to do with this courtyard?" Li Chu was filled with questions.
“If you can get some US dollars here, or even pay him directly in US dollars, I can help you go and talk to him. This detached house here is in the old man’s name, and his youngest son lives here now.”
What if his youngest son doesn't want to move?
“If the old man agrees to sell, then it’s not up to him. Oh, I forgot to mention, this youngest son is not well-liked by his father.”
Li Chu hesitated. He still had US dollars, but he didn't have any at home; he had given them all to Xu Damao.
Although the house belonged to the old man, it was now being lived in by his youngest son, who, as he knew, was over thirty and still single.
No, that's not right. He was married before, but this guy doesn't work properly. He just drinks, gambles, and beats his wife all day. His wife couldn't take it anymore and went to the Women's Federation for help.
Well, he got divorced. Instead of reflecting on his actions, he spent his days blocking the door of that women's federation cadre's house and cursing her. He was dealt with by the police station twice, but it didn't work. This kind of behavior isn't enough to get a criminal sentence; at most, he'd be detained for two days and then released. Before long, this guy became someone who feared nothing and no one.
If you encounter such a scoundrel, and you buy a house so he has nowhere to live, there will be a lot of trouble in the future.
"Go and find out if there are any other options. Keep this one as a backup. There's been a rumor that they're going to demolish that area recently. See if anyone else has any ideas."
"Brother Chu, how's it going in the west of the city?"
"I don't want any detached houses here, but if there are any larger ones, that would be fine."
"Okay," Zhu Wen nodded. "I understand, Brother Chu."
"Okay, thanks for your help, bro. Also, keep an eye on the time for the one I bought last year."
"Don't worry, Brother Jun has already given me two thousand yuan, and I've already started contacting suppliers for timber and gravel."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work."
"Don't be so polite with me. I should be thanking you for giving my fellow disciples a meal."
"Alright, no need for all the thanks. As far as your master's standards are concerned, our relationship isn't something that just started yesterday." Li Chu waved his hand.
"Brother Chu, you go ahead with your work. I'll head over first. I'll take care of the house."
"Okay, go ahead!"
Zhu Wen had just stood up when the office door was pushed open.
"Li Chu... Oh, Zhu Wen is here too!"
"Sister-in-law, hello. Brother Chu asked me to come over and talk to you about something."
"Sit down, why are you standing?"
"I won't sit here, sister-in-law, I'm leaving now."
"Why are you in such a hurry to leave? It's almost lunchtime. Let's eat here before we go."
"No, sister-in-law, my husband has already cooked dinner at home, I'll go back to eat."
"Why don't you just save the food from home for dinner? You can eat at our cafeteria. Why are you being so polite?"
"No, no, sister-in-law, I won't stand on ceremony with you!" Zhu Wen hurriedly waved his hand.
"Alright, then go ahead and do your thing, Zhu Wen. Let me know as soon as you have any news. You can just page Tian Jun directly."
"Okay, Brother Chu, Sister-in-law, you're busy, I'll head over now."
"Alright then, since you're not going to eat, then hurry back."
Li Chu got up and escorted Zhu Wen to the office door. After watching him leave, he turned around and came in: "What's wrong, honey?"
"I have a question for you. Did you say anything to my mom during the Chinese New Year?"
"Why are you asking this out of the blue?"
"Jianguo just called and said that my mother asked him to sort out the money at home to see how much we have, because we need money here. Jianguo was thinking of asking me how much we need, and if it's not enough, he'll go out and borrow it. He said that after he bought the motorcycle last year, there really isn't much money left at home."
How come I didn't know we needed money?
"Hehe..." Li Chu smiled and shook his head: "Let's walk towards the cafeteria and talk as we go."
"Tell me quickly, what exactly happened?"
"Oh, don't worry, I'll definitely tell you."
"Don't push me, I can walk by myself."
On the way to the cafeteria, Li Chu recounted in detail what she had discussed with her mother on the first day of junior high school.
"...That's all there is to it!"
"Then why didn't you tell me?" Ding Qiunan turned her head and looked at her man with bright eyes.
"The matter hasn't been resolved yet, so what's there to talk about?"
"Zhu Wen just came over..."
"Yeah, that's what we're going to do, we'll have him inquire about it. That guy knows the ropes."
"Do you remember what I told you last year about Aunt Zhang's yard in the back..."
"I remember, Zhu Wen mentioned this courtyard earlier too, but it's not easy to handle. They all want apartment buildings, there are too many of them, it's really difficult to deal with. If things aren't handled properly, someone might sue, and their unit leaders will be in a difficult position."
Li Chu said with a frown.
There are indeed too many. If it's just one or two companies, or even several companies from the same organization, he can ask someone he knows to help him find one; there might still be a chance.
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Good heavens, they're all from the same company. How can he possibly ask them for help? Even if he asks someone he knows, it will be difficult for them to do so.
Upon hearing this, Ding Qiunan shook her head vigorously, like a rattle drum.
"In that case, let's not do it."
"So, I asked Zhu Wen to inquire about other places. There are definitely still courtyards with independent property rights around here, it just depends on whether others are willing to sell."
Actually, there are some in the west of the city, but it's not worth buying from that far away." Li Chu frowned as well.
“Let’s take it slow then, but Li Chu, there are some things I need to make clear. You can help my family, but I also want my parents to live closer to us so that we can take care of them.”
But no matter what, it can't affect you. You're the pillar of our family. If these things will have a negative impact on you, then it's better for them to just live in the family compound. It's all because my mom insisted on moving there last year.
"Don't worry, I've thought it all through!"
Ding Qiunan is very clear-headed on matters of principle, and she knows clearly that this man is everything to her and everything to her family.
"Hello, teacher! Hello, teacher's wife!"
As soon as the two turned onto the road leading to the cafeteria, they saw Duan Jianing and Liu Ziqiang.
"Hmm," Ding Qiunan nodded with a smile, her eyes sweeping over the two of them.
"Jianing, Ziqiang, are you two dating?"
These words made both of them blush deeply.
Although Liu Ziqiang was a little shy, he still nodded: "Actually, we're not dating yet. I'm still in the pursuit stage. My senior sister is testing me, my senior sister."
Li Chu raised an eyebrow. This student of his was quite the player. It seemed he had pursued another student before, and Li Chu had reminded him that if he wanted to start a relationship, he should apply for permission first.
Unexpectedly, we've come full circle back to Jianing.
Moreover, Duan Jianing didn't refute what he just said, so it's very likely that's about right!
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