This person is clearly a male protagonist in a female-oriented novel, yet he is excessively lucid.

Because the designated driver had already safely driven Yu Chenzhou's old car back to the community and parked it in his designated parking space.

So after Xiao Yilin drove her new car slowly into the underground garage, the next thing to do was to move the car.

After all, the old car still occupies the designated parking space, and it will be inconvenient to park the new car if it is not made available.

In the days to come, when Yu Chenzhou and she go out, they will most likely take the new car with better performance first. The old car will naturally no longer have a dedicated parking space and will have to be moved to a public parking area.

Xiao Yilin first parked the new car, and then drove the old car to the public parking area.

Just as she was about to turn the steering wheel and reverse into the clean parking space, a slightly overweight middle-aged man suddenly rushed out from behind a pillar next to her.

The person hurriedly blocked the center of the parking space entrance, spreading their arms to stop her car, their face showing a hint of anger.

"Young lady, where are you looking? Is this your parking space? You just parked here without even asking?"

Xiao Yilin had just rolled down the car window and hadn't even had a chance to speak when the middle-aged man strode to the window and began to interrogate her, his tone full of accusation.

Xiao Yilin glanced at the other person and instantly understood what was going on.

Yu Chenzhou had just regained the right to use the parking space and hadn't had time to hang the exclusive license plate sign above it. It was understandable that the other party, unaware of the ownership of the parking space, would have such a question.

She composed herself and replied calmly:

"This is the parking space my boyfriend bought, and the car is his too."

He had been drinking at a social event today and couldn't drive, so I helped him move the car.

You must be Mr. Cheng, who has been taking up my boyfriend's parking space, right?

If you're here to buy this parking space, then I'm sorry, but we need it for our own use. Otherwise, we wouldn't have contacted the property management to have you remove the parking lock.

As Xiao Yilin spoke, she recalled the details that Zhang Qiping from the property management had mentioned to her earlier, and combined with the attitude of the person in front of her, she instantly figured out his intentions.

"Young lady, you can't say that."

Xiao Yilin's blunt refusal made Mr. Cheng's expression instantly turn somewhat unpleasant, his cheeks flushing slightly, clearly indicating that he felt embarrassed.

But thinking of the purpose of his trip, he suppressed his displeasure and patiently pressed for an answer.

"Where is your boyfriend now? I think it's best to talk to him in person about this. Why don't you give him a call and ask him to come over?"

Seeing Mr. Cheng's relentless attitude, Xiao Yilin knew in her heart that he wouldn't give up until he was completely cornered.

If we don't call Yu Chenzhou over today and get things straight, this guy will most likely keep pestering us.

So she didn't waste any more words, took out her phone, found Yu Chenzhou's number, dialed it, briefly explained the situation to him, and asked him to come over.

After all, such parking space disputes can only be completely resolved if the parties involved talk things out face-to-face; otherwise, who knows what other troubles might arise in the future.

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yilin looked at Mr. Cheng outside the car window again, her tone still calm:

"He's on his way, it should take him about ten minutes."

"Please move aside a bit, I need to park my car properly. I can't keep blocking other people's way."

Seeing that Xiao Yilin had actually called Yu Chenzhou, Mr. Cheng knew that there was no point in stopping her anymore, so he reluctantly took a few steps back.

He stood to the side, his eyes fixed on Xiao Yilin, watching her skillfully turn the steering wheel, reverse, and brake.

He parked the car in one smooth motion in the parking space he had occupied for several years and had long considered it his own.

After parking the car, Xiao Yilin did not rush to open the car door and get out.

She first carefully checked the car doors to make sure they were all locked, then closed all the windows except for a small gap for ventilation. Then she leaned back in her seat, played on her phone, and waited in the car for Yu Chenzhou to come over.

She knew very well that these days, it was not uncommon for neighbors to argue heatedly or even fight over parking spaces.

The Mr. Cheng in front of me doesn't look like an easy person to talk to.

She was a girl getting off the bus alone, and it wouldn't be good if the other party got emotional and did something rash, so it was necessary to take precautions.

Seeing that Xiao Yilin had locked the car and closed the windows, clearly indicating she had no intention of getting out to talk to him, Mr. Cheng's embarrassment deepened.

He stood in front of the parking space, his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth, occasionally glancing up at Xiao Yilin's car window, his eyes full of irritation.

He had initially thought that since the person moving the car was a young girl, he could use his age and "reason" to persuade her.

Maybe we can buy this parking space from her.

Unexpectedly, the other party not only had a firm attitude, but also directly called Yu Chenzhou over, not giving him a chance to persuade them at all.

Time passed by, and about ten minutes later, a tall and upright young figure walked towards them; it was Yu Chenzhou.

Mr. Cheng spotted him at a glance. When he saw how young Yu Chenzhou looked, he felt a strange sense of confidence, thinking that the young man was easy to control.

So he immediately stopped pacing, quickly stepped forward, extended his hand, and, with a warm smile on his face, took the initiative to greet and strike up a conversation:

"This must be Mr. Yu! Hello, hello! It's been so long!"

Seeing Yu Chenzhou approach, he hurriedly said something.

"I won't beat around the bush with you. I heard that your family has two private parking spaces in the community?"

As you know, parking spaces in our community are in short supply right now. Many residents have nowhere to park and have to park their cars in public parking lots several kilometers away every day, which is very inconvenient.

You've always used one parking space, and this one has been vacant for years. Do you think you could sell this parking space to me?

It's a way to make things convenient for the neighbors and do a good deed.

Besides, I've been using this parking space for several years now, which means we're quite destined to be together. Just consider it a favor to me.

Yu Chenzhou politely extended his hand, shook hands lightly with Mr. Cheng, and then released it. His face showed no extra expression, and he immediately refused without any politeness.

"Mr. Cheng, thank you for your 'kindness,' but I cannot sell you this parking space."

I let you use this parking space before only because I didn't need it at the time, and I never gave you permission to use it; it was just left empty and undisturbed.

The situation is different now. My girlfriend and I both need to use these two parking spaces, so we really can't resell them. Therefore, I can only apologize to you.

Although Yu Chenzhou's refusal was very clear and left no room for negotiation, Mr. Cheng clearly had no intention of giving up.

His smile gradually faded, and his tone became somewhat hurried, tinged with dissatisfaction as he spoke:

"That's a bit unfair of you, Mr. Yu!"

This parking space used to be empty and wasted. Now, even if you need to use it, can't you squeeze in or find a parking space outside temporarily?

I'm getting old, and my health hasn't been very good. I also have some heart problems. Every day, I walk back from the parking lot outside, which takes more than half an hour. Walking like this makes me feel tightness in my chest and shortness of breath, and it's really unbearable.

We're all neighbors in the same community, we see each other all the time. Since you have extra parking spaces, can't you be a little more considerate of an old man like me?

Young people, you must have a sense of public morality! You must know how to respect the elderly and care for the young!

When Mr. Cheng mentioned the words "public morality" and "respect for the elderly," he deliberately raised his voice and emphasized his tone, with a hint of moral blackmail in his eyes.

Hearing Mr. Cheng's moral blackmail that turned black into white, Yu Chenzhou was not angry at all; on the contrary, he was secretly delighted.

He knew perfectly well that the other party's unreasonable behavior would give him another chance to win a lottery prize.

So he remained expressionless, calmly but firmly replying:

"Mr. Cheng, first of all, I want to correct a mistake you made. This parking space is my private property, which I purchased through legal means and is protected by law."

Just like the money you keep in the bank, how and when you want to use it is your legal right, and no one else has the right to interfere.

Since you keep saying that you should have a sense of public morality and do good deeds,

Why don't you donate a portion of your bank savings to impoverished children in mountainous areas first, and show your love for the young? Once you've done that, I'll consider whether or not to respect the elderly.

What do you think of this proposal?

After speaking, Yu Chenzhou's lips curled into a faint smile as he looked at Mr. Cheng with a playful expression in his eyes.

"You're wrong about that!"

Yu Chenzhou's rebuttal caused Mr. Cheng's face to darken instantly, his brows furrowing tightly as he hurriedly offered his explanation.

"Parking spaces are a public resource in the community. How can they be compared to personal bank deposits?"

The community's resources belong to all homeowners. If you occupy two parking spaces and leave other homeowners nowhere to park, that's selfish!

Besides, I'm not taking your parking space for free. I can pay for it, and the price will definitely be fair. Why are you so unreasonable and stubborn?

As Yu Chenzhou watched Mr. Cheng's self-righteous defense and listened to his increasingly excessive moral blackmailing remarks, the smile on his lips gradually turned into a look of contempt.

He spoke slowly and deliberately, refuting the argument clearly and logically:

"First of all, I want to make it clear to you that a private parking space purchased by an individual through legal procedures has independent property rights and is private property, not a public resource as you mentioned."

Except for the state's legal requisition under special and necessary circumstances, no outsider has the right to use it at will, so there is no such thing as "occupying everyone's quota".

Secondly, I already have a real need for this parking space; it's useful to me, so even if you're willing to pay, I can't sell it to you.

Just like when you deposit money in a bank, it's your private property, and you wouldn't just take it out and lend it to a stranger. The principle is the same.

Seeing that Yu Chenzhou remained unmoved by reason and could refute everything he said with logical arguments, Mr. Cheng grew increasingly angry.

He no longer feigned politeness, and his tone carried a clear threat:

"Mr. Yu, I advise you not to be too selfish. Always leave room for maneuver so that you can meet again in the future."

If you insist on not selling to me, be careful of gossip in the neighborhood that could be detrimental to you.

If all the residents in the community think you're stingy, selfish, and difficult to get along with, how awkward will it be when you have children and interact with your neighbors?

"I'm doing this for your own good. Why don't you just sell the parking space to me? We'll all be happy, and it'll be convenient for everyone."

Upon hearing Mr. Cheng's threatening words, Yu Chenzhou's expression turned completely cold.

He looked sharply at Mr. Cheng and replied in an icy tone:

"Neighborhood relations rely on mutual respect and understanding, not on threats and coercion."

As for the future, I don't think I'll ever need to bother a neighbor like you, so I don't care about gossip.

Furthermore, since you're so 'generous' and so good at 'doing good deeds,' why don't you settle the parking fees for the past few years you've occupied my parking space?

Based on the market rent in our neighborhood, it's not much, only around 100,000 yuan.

This amount of money must be just a drop in the ocean for you, nothing much, right?

Seeing that Mr. Cheng's actions had escalated from initial moral blackmail to threats and coercion, Yu Chenzhou no longer showed any mercy and directly demanded the parking fees owed for the past few years, accurately hitting the other party's weak spot.

Yu Chenzhou's words were like a sharp knife, directly stabbing Mr. Cheng in the sore spot, leaving him speechless instantly.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but couldn't utter a single word for a long time. His face turned red and white in turns, looking extremely unpleasant.

Mr. Cheng had a clear plan in mind. He was fine with paying for the parking space, but how could he possibly agree to pay over 100,000 yuan for parking fees from the previous years?

After hesitating for a long time, Mr. Cheng finally didn't dare to reply. He just snorted coldly, flicked his sleeves, turned around and left the underground parking garage in a hurry, afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would be forced to pay.

Just as Mr. Cheng's figure disappeared around the corner of the underground parking garage, the system's notification sounded clearly in Yu Chenzhou's mind once again:

"Host has been detected to have rejected moral blackmail and threats, and remained sober. You have been awarded one chance to win a prize."

Hearing the notification sound, Yu Chenzhou felt a surge of joy. He silently calculated that, including this time, he had accumulated five chances to win the lottery. He had to prepare well for this lottery draw.

"After I get back, I'll take a nice hot shower, chat with some experts, and then go draw lots."

Yu Chenzhou made up his mind in his heart, and couldn't help but show a happy smile on his face.

He turned around and walked to Xiao Yilin's car, then knocked on the window.

Xiao Yilin opened the car door and got out. Looking at the sudden bright smile on Yu Chenzhou's face, she stood there blankly.

Completely baffled, she couldn't understand why he, who had just been in a serious standoff, was suddenly so happy.