I was forced to start the second round because I was raised in poverty

Chapter 298 Who should we save money for?

"Hey, Manager Lin, what are you guys talking about?"

Deng Qiang suddenly interrupted, startling Lin Lin and Wu Xiaotong. How come Deng Qiang walks so silently, like a ghost?

The two men greeted Deng Qiang with awkward smiles: "Manager Deng/General Manager Deng".

"Hmm, has something happened at the company? I see you all talking about it."

The two looked puzzled: "Huh? Manager Deng, you didn't know?"

"what do you know?"

Seeing that Deng Qiang was still unaware, Lin Lin told him about Su Cheng's transfer and Wu Xiaotong's promotion to deputy group leader.

After listening, Deng Qiang simply nodded slightly: "Oh, I see. I thought you were discussing something else."

"You go ahead and do your work."

"it is good."

After returning to his office, Deng Qiang suddenly lost control of his facial expressions.

I grass!

what's the situation!
How come everyone else knew but he was the last to find out?

Is Su Cheng being transferred?

They even upgraded to K10?

This...this...Boss Long didn't tell him that.

"Damn it, am I being quarantined?"

Many possibilities flashed through Deng Qiang's mind: Had Kang Xiaoxiao been discovered looking through Long Ruoli's information?

As for Su Cheng's transfer... it has its pros and cons.

The advantage is that the chain around my neck broke.

The downside is... where am I supposed to find someone to rely on?
Deng Qiang carefully sorted out his thoughts, and his priority was to find Su Cheng as soon as possible.

He came out of his office again. By then, Lin Lin had already gone to see Su Cheng and gone somewhere else.

Deng Qiang was able to meet with Su Cheng alone without any problems.

Upon entering, Deng Qiang first congratulated Su Cheng on her good news, and then expressed his concerns to her.

"Mr. Deng, you can rest assured about that."

Whether I'm transferred out or not is none of your business.

"As long as you do your job well, Boss Long won't do anything to you."

"The transfer order was given by President Long. She didn't discuss it with you, so of course you didn't know."

"As for why you were the last to know, I don't know. There should be others who don't know either."

Ok……

After hearing Su Cheng's explanation, Deng Qiang felt much more at ease.

"Mr. Su, I have another question."

Su Cheng looked at Deng Qiang helplessly: "What's the problem?"

Are you and President Long really related?

Su Cheng:?
You don't know about my transfer, but you seem to know everything about who I'm related to.

"Yes, we are relatives."

"What kind of relationship do they have?" Deng Qiang guessed that Long Ruoli might be Su Cheng's aunt or maternal aunt, because judging from their ages, that's the likely relationship. But it's also possible that she's a distant older sister, since some people are of the same generation but have a large age gap.

"That's my mom. Are you relieved now that I've said that?"

"Really?"

Su Cheng ignored Deng Qiang.

Deng Qiang had also come to his senses by now. Judging from Su Cheng's expression, it seemed that she had been scolding him from the very beginning.

Su Cheng's current level is already something Deng Qiang can only look up to. He has been working in the industry for so many years and is only at K9, while Su Cheng has surpassed him in the blink of an eye.

Deng Qiang guessed that Su Cheng and Long Ruoli had some kind of relationship, but they didn't want to tell outsiders. Otherwise, why would Su Cheng dare to be on K10 just because she won the annual best award?

The only thing he was certain of was that Su Cheng was definitely not Long Ruoli's lover.

Deng Qiang didn't know the specifics, and he didn't dare to ask any further.

After getting rid of Deng Qiang, Su Cheng continued tidying up the office.

Sheng Yue had nothing else to do, so he left after tidying up.

Su Cheng had eight or nine months' rent left, and since Qin Fen's lease was expiring next month, she let him stay for free.

He also took care of Xiao Chen's house. Xiao Chen had already dealt with it before going to Selamat, but it hadn't been sublet. In the past two days, some people had inquired about it, so Su Cheng took some time to go and show the house to the client, and successfully signed a subletting contract with someone.

Zhang Yangwen's house was sublet smoothly, much faster than Xiao Chen's.

That's just how big cities are.

Cheap and expensive houses are easy to sublet, but those mediocre houses are not easy to sublet. It's not that they are impossible to sublet, but they are not as easy to sublet as these two types.

Su Cheng sent a message to Ye Li, but she hasn't replied yet. She's probably too busy to reply.

Later, Ye Li called Su Cheng back, saying that she was still busy outside. Su Cheng asked when she could come back, and then it turned out that she couldn't come back to Jingzhou for a while.

Su Cheng told her about her transfer, and Ye Li's reaction was pretty much what Su Cheng had expected.

no way.

Both of them had very tight schedules, and Su Cheng wouldn't be able to see Ye Li, who was returning to Beijing, before going to Australia.

Morning of the third day.

Su Cheng and Zhang Yangwen boarded the plane.

The two boarded the plane at around 8 a.m. and landed on Macau Island at noon. They had breakfast in Jingzhou and lunch on Macau Island, managing to eat two meals in different cities in the same day.

After getting off the plane.

A warm, humid sea breeze with a slightly salty smell blew in her face, causing Su Cheng to unconsciously squint her eyes.

Like an invisible, soft silk scarf, it gently brushed across Su Cheng's cheeks and neck, seeping into the fibers of her coat.

The afternoon sunlight here is different from the weak sunlight in Jingzhou; it is fuller and brighter.

The air seemed to have been saturated by the light and humidity, presenting a subtle, slightly misty texture.

Travelers from inland areas, in particular, will notice the changes in humidity and the ocean scent.

Looking out through the glass panels of the covered bridge, the most eye-catching sight is the vast and expansive expanse of blue that soothes the soul.

This is the most unique landmark of Macau International Airport. The airport is built on a reclaimed island, and its biggest feature is that it is surrounded by the sea on three sides.

The runway is like a straight gray ribbon that disappears into the vast blue ocean at its end.

The color of the seawater rapidly transitions from the light green and turquoise near the shore to a deep azure. Under the sunlight, the sea surface appears to be dotted with countless tiny gems, creating a truly stunning visual effect.

Although Su Cheng was exiled to Australia, his mood inexplicably improved after arriving here, especially as he enjoyed the climate he had never experienced before.

"Brother Cheng, is this your first time here?"

"Yes, this is my first time here."

Su Cheng had mostly lived inland before, and had never been to a coastal city, even when she was on business trips.

Zhang Yangwen had visited Macau a few times before, so he wasn't that excited. He was more excited about getting a permanent position and welcoming his new job and new environment.

The two left the airport and found a place to have lunch.

Zhang Yangwen originally wanted to use "I Tell You", but it seems that the software is not available in Macau yet.

"Such great software should have been brought to Australia sooner! It's unusable!"

Su Cheng explained, "Yes, it's possible that the relevant licenses are not yet available."

"I'll Tell You" is a globally popular app, how could it not be available in Australia?
Su Cheng has already instructed Xiao Chen to handle the relevant procedures; preparing materials, applying, and obtaining approval all take time.

Not only in Australia, but also in Europe, America and East Asia, procedures are being carried out.

Soon, "I'll Tell You" will be promoted globally.

The result is.

The two of them made a huge mistake at a restaurant.

"Brother Cheng..." Zhang Yangwen's expression twisted, but he still lowered his voice, "It tastes awful..."

Su Cheng also thought the food at this restaurant was terrible.

They came in because the restaurant seemed crowded. But the food was strange and didn't suit their taste.

Looking around, I realized that most of the people here were foreigners, and there were also tourists, but their reactions were not much different from those of Su Cheng and Zhang Yangwen.

The food was their local cuisine, but it just didn't taste right.

Finally, Su Cheng looked at the kitchen and understood.

The restaurant owner is a foreigner, so this is a Chinese restaurant that has been modified to suit Western tastes and is mainly aimed at overseas customers.

You've come to the wrong place.

However, this also serves as a reminder to Su Cheng: "I'm Telling You" will have no rivals after entering Macau.

"Brother Cheng, what are we going to do later? Go to the company to report for duty or something?"

"Don't rush to report for duty, find a place to stay first." Su Cheng had to remind Zhang Yangwen, "We're not reporting for duty, we're newly appointed leaders, understand?"

"Oh, right, just like CEO Long and her assistant?"

"Just understand it that way."

“Okay.” Zhang Yangwen returned to the topic of housing. “Brother Cheng, how about we share a place? I heard that houses in Macau are very expensive, so this way we can save some money.”

Su Cheng shook his head; he would not share an apartment with anyone.

"Our lifestyles are different. Even the best of friends will have conflicts if they live together."

Sharing an apartment saves money, but the relationship can fluctuate, which can be troublesome.

He didn't share an apartment with Ye Li or Qin Fen, so they got along very well.

Moreover, Su Cheng felt that sharing an apartment would mean less personal privacy.

"But it's really expensive. What I mean is, let Cheng-ge use my housing allowance."

"What? You get a subsidy?"

"Yes, I got it after I became a full-time employee. They reimbursed me half of it." Zhang Yangwen couldn't help but ask, "Brother Cheng, didn't you get it?"

Su Cheng really didn't.

He had never heard of such a thing: "When did this subsidy come about? How come I didn't know about it?"

“It was changed after the New Year, and you didn’t get it…” Zhang Yangwen was very surprised. Su Cheng was already in K10, but she still didn’t have a rental subsidy!

Su Cheng thought for a moment and said, "I guess it's a matter of new people using new methods, and old people using old methods."

If there were subsidies, sharing an apartment would be even more cost-effective, but Su Cheng still didn't want to share an apartment.

Let’s take a look first.

The two stopped being picky about the restaurant's food and quickly finished their meal before leaving.

They first checked into a hotel to settle in, then got a phone card and internet, and finally found a real estate agent to start looking for a house.

Houses on the island of Macau are indeed very expensive. For example, in Jingzhou, a single room outside the sixth ring road starts at 4000 yuan, while a one-bedroom apartment is between 8000 and 12000 yuan.

The new urban area is even more expensive, starting at 10,000 yuan, and slightly better ones are around 15,000 or 16,000 yuan.

Despite its small size, the cost of living on the island of Australia is exceptionally high.

There's only so much housing available in such a small area.

However, Su Cheng didn't intend to be picky; that was something he did in the first two years after he started working.

Just stay in the best available place.

The best house Su Cheng mentioned wasn't a large villa, but a house with decent space, normal decoration, and a good location.

No need to save money.

If we save this little bit of money for his mother, who will save it for her?

It's not like we can't afford it.

Grass.

"Let's live in the new district. It's a bit more expensive, but it's close to the company, just a short walk away."

"alright."

Su Cheng turned to the real estate agent who was showing them the apartment: "I want this one, and we'll take the one upstairs too."

Zhang Yangwen's eyes widened in surprise. He was still wondering where he would live if Su Cheng lived here... Should he share an apartment or not?

Unexpectedly, Su Cheng rented an apartment for him as well.

Su Cheng wasn't afraid of the old man checking his spending.

You can search as you like.

That's how I spent it.

I've been exiled here, can't I at least enjoy myself?

He not only wanted to enjoy it himself, but also wanted to share it with Zhang Yangwen.

"Let's not live across from each other, just upstairs or downstairs is fine."

"Don't worry about the money, I'll get it for you first."

"Brother Cheng, this isn't right, it's making you pay again..." Zhang Yangwen felt embarrassed. He hadn't finished paying back the money he owed Su Cheng, and now Su Cheng was paying his rent again.

"It's okay, you can give it to me later."

“You’ve been promoted to a full-fledged employee, so you’ll be able to get case bonuses in the future. You should spend this money.”

Zhang Yangwen's appreciation for frugality is a good thing, and Su Cheng also admitted that his previous spending habits were problematic.

But you can't be too frugal. Being too frugal is going to the other extreme. It's a waste of time and energy, and all you're doing is being silly.

Su Cheng immediately signed a contract with the intermediary and swiped her card.

Both his set and Zhang Yangwen's set cost 18,000 yuan. Zhang Yangwen received a subsidy that reimbursed half of the cost, making it 27,000 yuan.

The rental rules in Macau are different from those in mainland China. In mainland China, it's one month's rent as deposit and three months' rent in advance, while in Macau it's three months' rent as deposit and one month's rent in advance.

Three months' deposit and one month's rent.

Including the agency fee, Su Cheng spent 150,000 yuan in one go.

Zhang Yangwen was so moved that tears almost streamed down his face: "Brother Cheng, I'll transfer the subsidy from the group to you as soon as it arrives in my account."

"Well, okay."

The house was clean and didn't need any tidying up. After seeing the real estate agent off, the two went to a supermarket to buy household supplies.

Zhang Yangwen also picked out kitchenware at the supermarket, but Su Cheng didn't want to buy any because he was too lazy to cook.

"You even buy seasonings? Can you even cook?"

"Won't……"

Hmm... Su Cheng didn't ask any unnecessary questions.

It would be strange if Zhang Yangwen could cook.

"I was thinking of saving some money by learning to do it myself."

"Uh-huh."

Logically speaking, Su Cheng should also buy it.

Because the cost of living in Australia is very high, and the new company doesn't have a cafeteria, eating out every day would be a huge expense, and the old guys would scold him to death, and might even cut his salary.

how to say.

Following the usual pattern, Su Cheng should be sharing an apartment with Zhang Yangwen.

He must be the kind of person who shares good apartments, eats good meals, rides good cars, grabs good tickets, and buys things on Pinduoduo.

If he had spent even a little more money, his crime would have been the same as Chen Suna's, and he would have been sentenced to death.

"Cheng-ge, shall we buy some fruit? What would you like to eat?"

"fruit?"

"Yes, their jackfruit, peaches, pineapples, lychees and the like are all better than ours."

"I also saw some specialty fruits just now, like ginseng fruit, eagle beak peach, and guava."

Su Cheng: ???
What the hell?

What are ginseng fruit, eagle beak peach, and guava?

Su Cheng had never even heard of it, let alone eaten it.

(End of this chapter)