Qiao Xiazhi nodded: "Indeed, there are many dilapidated houses here. They might collapse at any time after a heavy rain, and the living environment is also very poor."
"If the government takes back the houses here, will it take back all the houses in the old city? Why haven't I heard about this before?"
When the female comrade saw Qiao Xiazhi treating her to ice cream, she thought for a moment and then answered.
"People outside the country naturally don't know this news. We only started the work this week. Now we are just testing everyone's willingness to see how many people are willing to relocate."
"This is the first phase of work, and only this community is being tested temporarily. If it works, there may be another batch, but if it doesn't, I don't know what will happen next."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Xiazhi asked, "Then don't you have a standard for negotiating the demolition plan?"
The female comrade continued to answer: "The specific plan is to demolish one house and replace one with another, and then maybe give some money and tickets as compensation based on the number of people in the family."
Qiao Xiazhi: "Nothing specific?"
Female comrade: “Not yet, because we are only in the trial stage.”
Hearing this, Qiao Xiazhi jokingly said, "If there is no compensation standard, I may not be willing to move even if you give it to me."
"After all, if I sign and you just give us a few dollars and a few tickets and send us off, who can we turn to for justice, right?"
After saying that, before the two staff members could speak, Qiao Xiazhi continued, "Don't take it seriously, I was just kidding."
Although she didn't know whether there were any standards within the government, she came here to test the waters. If you don't have a standard, probably few people will be willing to move.
Logically, most people in the old city have already moved away, and if possible, the remaining families would definitely want to move as well.
After all, who doesn't want to live in a place with a better environment?
Therefore, if you can provide a good solution, they will definitely sign it readily.
However, it is also possible that they have no experience in demolition and do not know what standards should be set. It is not impossible to come here to get a feel for the situation and see what everyone thinks, and then set standards based on everyone's ideas.
These specific matters are the responsibility of government officials.
As someone who is not from a government agency, it is not her place to get involved in these matters.
After careful investigation, it was found that the old city area might be reclaimed, so Qiao Xiazhi's plan to buy a house would have to be put on hold for the time being.
"Okay, it's getting late, and I should go home. Come on, I wish you a smooth negotiation."
After saying that, Qiao Xiazhi left the old city.
On the way back, Jiang Yunchen was driving. He thought Qiao Xiazhi was disappointed that he had no chance to buy a house, so he comforted her:
"It's okay. The houses in the old city are not very good now. I guess it won't be habitable if I buy one."
"If that place is really developed, it won't be too late to buy it later."
Qiao Xiazhi heard this and laughed, "Why, do you think I'm unhappy?"
Jiang Yunchen turned his head slightly to look at Qiao Xiazhi, smiled gently and said nothing, indicating his agreement.
Qiao Xiazhi continued: "Don't worry, it's just a house. If I can't buy it here, I can buy it somewhere else."
"I'm not upset about not buying the house. I'm just wondering how long it will take for the negotiation to be successful at this rate."
You know, demolition is not an easy task.
Without experience, it would be extremely difficult to cross the river by feeling the stones.
In fact, Qiao Xiazhi believes that the initial negotiations on house demolition are relatively easy.
After all, the people’s demands were not particularly high at that time, and the land was also subject to national recycling and demolition and reconstruction.
It’s not like private purchases and reconstruction in the real world.
If a yard is not worth millions, tens of millions or even hundreds of millions, don't even think about getting people to sign and agree to your demolition.
However, there are exceptions, it all depends on how the government operates.
Anyway, these are not things that she, a common person, can interfere with.
Jiang Yunchen felt relieved when he saw that his wife was not unhappy because she didn't buy a house.
It was already evening when I got home.
The four little ones are now awake and playing in the grass pavilion in the yard.
When the two houses were being built, Qiao Xiazhi asked the craftsmen to help build a pavilion so that it would be convenient for eating and the children to play.
The pavilion was also quite large, with a long table and a long bed inside.
It is very suitable for the little ones to sleep or play on the bed while eating.
Anyway, the front yard is quite large. One side is used to renovate the house, and the other half is used to build a pavilion.
There is still one or two acres of land left, which is enough for growing vegetables.
After washing his hands and face, Jiang Yunchen hugged the four little ones one by one.
When the four little ones saw their dad coming back, they danced with joy.
"By the way, Yunchen, you're back today too. Grandma has something to ask you. The children are already two months old, and they will be a hundred days old in a little over a month. Do you want to go home and hold a hundred-day banquet for the children?"
"Or we can do it here and get the children's grandparents and uncles to come over to play for a few days."
Jiang Yunchen replied, "We must do it. We'll do it here, and I'll arrange for someone to pick up my grandparents, my father-in-law and my mother-in-law."
Qiao Xiazhi: "The Hundred Days Banquet is in early October. Can you spare the time then?"
Jiang Yunchen: "Sure, it will be after the National Day. I will have time after the National Day celebrations. Then I will go back to pick up my grandparents, parents, and eldest brother."
Qiao Xiazhi: "You don't have to go to Beijing for the National Day celebration this year?"
Jiang Yunchen: "Let's go next year. It's just right that the four little ones will be older next year. I want to take you with me then."
When Qiao Xiazhi saw that Jiang Yunchen still wanted to take her to Beijing, she felt warm in her heart.
"Why don't you ask your parents to come over during the National Day? Since they can't see the National Day celebrations in Beijing, they can come and watch the National Day celebrations in your military district."
"Besides, I didn't get to see it last year because I went back to my hometown, so I want to go this year. After the celebration is over, I'll have a few days off so I can take my family around."
Grandma Jiang agreed and said, "I agree with Xiazhi's proposal. We have a holiday during the National Day and the Summer Solstice, so we can spend some time with our in-laws."
"The Hundred Days Banquet has to be held in advance anyway, so why not hold it on National Day so that the whole family can have a good time. And also your friends, classmates, and colleagues here."
Jiang Yunchen thought about it and felt that it was feasible, so he nodded in agreement.
"Okay, then let's do it on National Day. Grandma, you, Aunt Xu, and my aunt can help us find a better day."
"Don't make any plans for the 1st to 4th. I'm busy on those days."
Grandma Jiang smiled and said, "No need to look. Grandma, your Aunt Xu, and your aunt have already looked at it. October, the National Day, and October 6th are the best days."
"If that's ok, then we'll set it for October 6th. By then, your aunt Xu, your sister-in-law and I can prepare the food early."
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