The house doesn't need to be rented out, but a house that no one lives in is easily abandoned and needs people to keep it alive. So she plans to set some rules to rent it out, to alleviate the organization's housing pressure, to provide convenience for others, and to become a landlady herself. She can earn a little money every month, which is a win-win situation!
Ying Yan watched her hamster-like mentality with great interest, a smile playing on his lips.
He pretended not to hear the sound from the loudspeaker. Ha, he didn't notify anyone when he returned to Beijing, except for the Ying family and the four people he met at the Yellow Crane Tower.
In the past, those people would have had to come to his door to discuss their issues, instead of him having to answer a phone call.
"Ying Yan, it's your phone. Go outside and answer it quickly. Don't miss anything important," Ying Xuhui couldn't help but knock on the door when there was no response from inside.
"I just got back, what big thing could have happened?" Ying Yan scoffed, not even bothering to get up.
“Sigh,” Ying Xuhui clenched his fists, “Ying Yan, if there’s nothing wrong, she shouldn’t be calling at this hour.”
"We just ate, why don't you go for a walk with Xiao Ke?"
"I heard from Xiao Liu that you ran into your sworn brothers at lunch? Was it them?"
This time, there was absolutely no sound from inside the house.
Ying Xuhui was so anxious that he paced around in circles. If he hadn't been waiting for what he wanted, he would have definitely grabbed a stick and exercised his right as a father to discipline his son.
This bastard is completely unyielding, like a stubborn donkey, refusing to budge an inch no matter how much you pull or drag him.
Just because I coaxed and flattered him this time, he thinks he's some kind of prince!
"Ying Yan, the loudspeaker is calling you. Everyone around here is someone you know. Since you're going to stay here for a long time, you can't afford to make things too awkward. How about this, I'll try my best to see if I can arrange a relaxed job for Comrade Xiao Ke."
Ying Yan then muttered a few words lazily and impatiently, finally opened the door, called out to Ke Meiyu with a displeased expression, closed the door, and left.
Ying Xuhui couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He had also figured out his son's weakness: a woman he had brought back from who-knows-where, a woman who was so beautiful she seemed unreal!
As soon as they stepped outside, Ying Yan and Ke Meiyu were subjected to gossipy stares from their neighbors.
They didn't even need to ask for directions; they simply followed the scattered lines of people and found the neighborhood committee.
Telephones were a rarity back then, and they were only found in factory offices. Who had the money to install one on their own?
What urgent matter could possibly require calling the neighborhood committee and making such a grand announcement through a loudspeaker?
At least, the neighborhood committee aunties won't just randomly shout out to people.
"You're the Ying family's son? You're quite handsome..."
"I heard you went to the countryside to support rural development before. Are you leaving again now that you're back?"
"Is this your wife? Isn't she from the countryside? Returning educated youth can register their household registration, but it must be difficult for her, right? She doesn't have a household registration, she doesn't receive a grain ration, and she's not allowed to live here permanently..."
"If your family had connections, wouldn't they have arranged for you to come back long ago? After all, you're the only son in the Ying family..."
"Before you came, I heard your parents went around looking for a lot of wives with powerful backgrounds for you. Your wives are quite beautiful, but beauty doesn't guarantee a comfortable life. Men have big ambitions, and you'll regret it later..."
Taking advantage of the fact that Ying Yan and his wife were newcomers and didn't remember who they were, the neighbors dared to say anything to the young couple's face, each word hitting the nail on the head and making people feel better.
Ying Yan glanced at her coldly, then casually put his arm around Ke Meiyu's shoulder and headed towards the neighborhood committee.
The neighbors watched the two of them walk away, snorting and grumbling in dissatisfaction.
There was only one middle-aged woman on duty at the neighborhood committee. When she saw the two of them arrive, she smiled very warmly and said, "Comrade Ying, you've finally come. The phone has rung three times already. She seemed very anxious and said she would call back in five minutes."
Ying Yan nodded, forcing a smile, and said, "Hello, Auntie, thank you for your trouble. The person on the other side is being inconsiderate and is wasting public resources. I'll have a good talk with him later."
The woman waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "It's alright, it's alright. We haven't used this phone much since we got it."
"The work in the community is easy, it's just a matter of shouting a few words, it's good for clearing your throat..."
As they were talking, the phone rang loudly and incessantly.
The woman quickly took it, said a few words, and handed it to Ying Yan, whispering, "Comrade Ying, this is for you."
Ying Yan smiled and nodded, then lazily called out, "Who is it? If you have something to say, say it. Otherwise, I'm hanging up."
"Ninth Brother, it's me, your Fifth Brother," the curly-haired voice came from the other end of the line with a laugh. "You've been on my mind for two hours to finally get your contact information."
“You and your wife were being so lovey-dovey before, so your brothers didn’t want to bother you.”
"You haven't been back for years, are you staying this time? Let's get together before we have to go back to work, siblings and I. And this time it's settled, nobody's allowed to bring their families!"
Ying Yan said bluntly, "No, my wife just arrived and doesn't know anyone here. What if she gets snatched away by someone else if I'm not by her side? I'd have no one to cry to."
"Hey, I never expected your wife to be like this after you married, Ninth Brother. It's rare to find someone who can control you," Curly laughed. "Can't you even ask for leave for a meal? Are we still brothers?"
"No!" Ying Yan answered decisively.
The person on the other end was taken aback. They hadn't expected that Ying Yan, even in this situation, could still be so tough and refuse to give them face.
Imagine someone who has just arrived in Kyoto and hasn't adjusted yet; they still think of themselves as the young master of the Qin family, with everyone fawning over them.
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