Lin Ye naturally had to bring Luo Hao along for the survey work.
He took on the project, feeling somewhat grateful to Zhang Wei, so he put down his study books and led Luo Hao to the city river.
Mu Xiaoting heard that Luo Hao had business in the county, so she came back with him and also went to see her cousin.
The Chengzhong River runs through the northern part of the county, making it a relatively remote area.
She couldn't understand why anyone would choose to build a house here, especially after coming to the river and seeing the murky water, she was completely baffled!
However, the land that Zhang Changgui bought was in a decent location, upstream, with acceptable water quality, and there was a small hill nearby that attracted many hiking enthusiasts who would come to climb it every morning.
I guess he misses the scenery of his hometown more and more as he gets older, which is why he is so fond of this location.
Zhang Wei showed Lin Ye and the others the location and surroundings, and asked, "What do you think? Can you build a red brick house with a yard for a budget of a thousand yuan?"
Lin Ye smiled and said, "Minister Zhang, you're joking. There's no need for so much. Just build one house, with a kitchen and a toilet. Six hundred yuan will be enough. I guarantee the quality of the house will be up to standard."
“Okay, let’s go to the neighborhood committee to complete the formalities.” Zhang Wei said, and was about to lead everyone toward the neighborhood committee.
Lin Ye stopped him. "Minister Zhang, do we need the neighborhood committee's approval to build houses in the city?"
Zhang Wei smiled back at him, "That's right, it's a new regulation recently. Do you see the land on the other side of the river? It's overgrown with weeds. Actually, those plots were sold to someone a few years ago, but because of the poor environment, no houses have been built on them. Now they might want to build, but they probably can't; they'd have to get approval from someone!"
Just as the group was talking, two families started arguing in a temporary building not far away. It was nothing more than trivial matters like who had encroached on whose territory.
The living conditions here are terrible. They are forced to stay here for various reasons, and they are full of resentment. Even a small conflict can cause a huge argument.
Soon after, Lin Ye saw several police officers appear and help mediate, and the argument gradually subsided.
At this moment, Mu Xiaoting, who had been following Luo Hao, volunteered, "Isn't this river under the jurisdiction of the neighborhood committee in the north of the city? My mother is the director of the neighborhood committee. I'll take you to her to get the paperwork done. It shouldn't be too difficult!"
Zhang Wei's eyes lit up. He had thought that going through the procedures would be very troublesome, and he was prepared to ask his old classmates for help. He didn't expect that Luo Hao's wife could get things done so easily.
"Thank you very much!" Zhang Wei said with a smile.
Luo Hao put his arm around her waist, his face full of pride, "Wife, how could I forget about this? Let's hurry up and buy some gifts to take over."
Mu Xiaoting insisted on marrying Luo Hao, which caused a rift with her parents. She hasn't been back home since the wedding, and this marriage is a chance to ease the tension.
Lin Ye happened to see Liu Zhengfeng mediating the argument, and felt that he was not suitable to get involved in the matter between Luo Hao and his mother-in-law, so he said, "Haozi, I'm entrusting Minister Zhang's house to you. I'll go over there and take a look."
Lin Ye pointed to Liu Zhengfeng's figure, then said goodbye to everyone.
Luo Hao quickly put his legs together and stood at attention. "Okay, Brother Ye, I guarantee I'll complete the mission."
He knew in his heart that Lin Ye had completely given him the opportunity.
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Wen Li is the director of the Chengbei Neighborhood Committee. When she saw her daughter come to visit, she was about to have a dark expression, but when she saw that her daughter's son-in-law was with her, her expression softened considerably.
"You don't come here unless you need something. Do you have something to ask of me?" Wen Li said coldly.
Luo Hao placed the gifts he had bought in the corner and chuckled, "Mom, we just wanted to come see you and ask for a favor!"
Zhang Wei is the Minister of Education, and it's inappropriate for him to be out there dealing with this kind of thing, so Luo Hao told him to go home and leave everything else to him.
But his name had to be used.
"Mom, don't be angry. Haozi is very good to me. He even started a construction team to build houses for others to make money. Do you know who he's building a house for this time? It's the Minister of Education of our county!" Mu Xiaoting said exaggeratedly, holding Wen Li's hand.
After all, they are mother and daughter, and there's no such thing as a grudge that lasts overnight. Especially after they brought up Zhang Wei's name, she was even less likely to be lenient with them!
"Speak, what is it?" Wen Li no longer felt any distance in her heart, but her expression remained indifferent.
Mu Xiaoting knew her well; usually, when she said something like that, it meant there was hope. So she explained her intention to apply for a house construction permit.
After listening, Wen Li frowned slightly and reminded her, "That place is dirty and chaotic. The people who live there come here every few days just to ask when the policy will be relaxed so that the land can be sold. Why would anyone want to live there?"
Luo Hao naturally offered another explanation. Everyone has different opinions. In Wen Li's eyes, that piece of land might not be very good, but as a countryman, after surveying it, he found that it wasn't so bad. With proper renovation, it could become a beautiful place with clear waters and lush mountains.
Wen Li didn't care about anything else. Since it was already settled, she personally helped with the formalities. Finally, she told Luo Hao to work hard, treat Mu Xiaoting well, and try to develop his career in the city in the future.
Her daughter grew up in the city, and it's hard to imagine her living in the countryside forever!
Luo Hao smiled and nodded, "Mom, don't worry, I definitely won't let you down."
After leaving the neighborhood committee, Luo Hao pulled Mu Xiaoting aside, smiling as he stared at her for a long time until she felt uneasy, before grinning and saying, "Wife, I thought Mom worked at the neighborhood committee, but she was just an ordinary employee. Turns out she's the director! You've really been wronged to marry me!"
"You scoundrel! Now you know how much I sacrificed, right? They thought I was sure I'd marry a worker." Mu Xiaoting pinched him, her face full of smugness.
A hint of jealousy flashed in Luo Hao's eyes. Pan Jun was just a worker who earned a good amount of money each month. If she hadn't married him, she probably would have married Pan Jun instead!
However, he quickly adjusted his mindset. Since the beautiful flower had already been stuck on him, this pile of cow dung, he could only try to nurture it properly!
After finishing their business, the two went to find Lin Ye, completely satisfied.
Lin Ye witnessed the entire police mediation process firsthand.
The matter wasn't actually that complicated; both residents felt that the other's shed had encroached on their territory.
After they finished arguing, Liu Zhengfeng only asked one question: "How much is this land worth in total? Is it necessary to make such a fuss? If a fight breaks out, the medical expenses will be worth more than the land itself!"
The two men hung their heads and said nothing more, instead asking Liu Zhengfeng, "When will the policy allow land sales again?"
Liu Zhengfeng glanced at him and said, "How would I know? Go ask the neighborhood committee."
Luo Hao and Mu Xiaoting came over just in time to hear him ask this question, so they casually replied, "There's definitely no policy right now, but it's not impossible to make a deal privately!"
"It's a pity the river has become a stinking ditch, who would buy it?" a man said dejectedly, his eyes filled with despair.
Lin Ye walked over and forced a smile at him: "I want to buy it."
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