Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 213 Riverside (Please subscribe to the official version)

Xia Maosheng nodded and said, "Yes, now that you're at a higher level, there are some regulations. Actually, it's quite unusual for your family to live here now."

Chen Hui said, "They had told us to move out, and they had even given us a house, but my dad didn't move out. He said he was used to living there and gave the house to someone else, Jun Ge's house. Jun Ge was getting married at the time, and they gave him the house, a high-class apartment building."

Xiao Wei asked, "How many years has your dad been a department-level official?"

Chen Hui thought for a moment and said, "It's been four or five years, four or five years. I was in junior high school back then."

Xia Maosheng said, "Uncle Chen is an official in the power industry, so the requirements aren't as strict. If it were a government department, they would have moved out long ago. You can't refuse to move even if you don't want to; after all, once you reach that level, it's easy to cause problems if you mingle with ordinary people, and logistical support won't be able to keep up. These are all stipulated in the documents. Now that it's been raised to the next level, it's mandatory to move. By the way, where are you moving to?"

Chen Hui tilted his head towards the window and said, "It's over there in the square, not far at all, about a ten-minute walk."

Xiao Wei said, "What are you worried about, it's so far away?"

Chen Hui said, "They're very strict over there. People like you can't just come and go as you please. It's troublesome."

Xiao Wei said, "Then you can just stay here. Who's forcing you to leave with your parents?"

Chen Hui said, "It's a bit troublesome. This is a house that was allocated to you. If you are given a new house but you still occupy it, it will be easy for others to gossip."

Xiao Wei said, "What about this apartment? This apartment was vacant before, and no one said anything after I moved in."

Chen Hui shook his head and said, "It's different. My dad's family has a lot of people watching him. You were separated from your family back then, so who's watching whom among the common people?"

Xia Maosheng said, "That's how it is. You see, if your uncle sells this house, that's it, nobody will say anything. There are plenty of people who sell and buy houses privately. But if Xiaohui's family sells the house, then immediately everyone will be talking about it, understand?"

Xiao Wei clicked his tongue, leaned back in his chair and sighed. He suddenly realized that being a high-ranking official didn't necessarily mean a more comfortable life.

"What's there to worry about? Let's stay in a hotel. They'll need several rooms, right? Let's just set up a separate room for the two of us." Chen Xiao, her hair disheveled from sleeping, walked out of the room and mumbled these words before going into the bathroom.

Xia Maosheng said, "I must say, Chen Xiao is quite capable of making decisions at crucial moments. I think it's a good idea. Anyway, it's such a big place, it would be nice to set up a nice room for us to live in. We can hide the door and just take the back stairs."

Xiao Wei said, "The dormitory is on the first floor, so you can live on the second floor. The second floor is full of private rooms. Just find a room at the very back to live in. No one will know unless you tell them. It'll be a small suite, with a bathroom and everything set up."

Chen Hui sat there thinking for a long time, then shook his head and said, "No, it won't work. No matter where I live, it won't feel right. Forget it, I'll just rent a place near the hotel and buy one next year. It's only a matter of about 100,000 yuan. I don't believe I can't earn enough for a house in a year. We'll need a house for the wedding anyway, so let's get a bigger one."

In 90, the real estate market in Fengtian was still relatively stagnant. The entire city was still largely reliant on welfare housing, with limited options for buyers and sellers. The most well-known development was Riverside Garden, developed by Singapore Huaxin International in Wulihe. Construction began in 90, and the apartments were completed in 93, making it the most upscale residential community in Fengtian, bar none.

It was also the earliest villa mansion in Fengtian, although there were only about twenty units. At the time, the most elite people in Fengtian lived there, more than 1100 households, including more than 200 foreigners, the first to get rich, foreign company executives, and even Zhao Benshan (a famous comedian). The average price of the houses was 4300 yuan, which was enough to scare half the city to death at the time. Back then, TV was full of pictures of its residents, living by the river, driving Mercedes-Benzes, and the price quotes were all in US dollars: 130 yuan per square meter.

Even this year, Riverside Garden remains the "most awesome" community in Fengtian, bar none. With a house price of 5000 yuan, it has created a miracle in China's real estate industry. Many people jokingly say that the owners inside have come to terms with it, having lived there for free for twenty years is enough to make their money's worth.

Back then, Sanhao Street was the most bustling area. Beyond Wulihe Stadium, it was just a wasteland with nothing but the Riverside Garden under construction. You could see very far into the distance.

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Chen Xiao looked much more refreshed when she came out of the bathroom. She ran to the kitchen, washed her face with cold water, tidied her hair with her hands, and then sat down at the table, saying, "What were we talking about? Buying a house?"

Chen Hui said, "Well, I said we should see if we can rent a place near the hotel to live in first, and then we'll buy one next year to get married."

Chen Xiao blushed, glared at Chen Hui, and said, "Shameless! Who wants to marry you?"

Xiao Wei watched the two of them showing off and sighed inwardly. Wasn't the point to buy a house?

Then the topic shifted, and Chen Hui presented Chen Xiao with steamed shumai and a dish of food, making Chen Xiao feel incredibly happy. Xiao Wei and Xia Maosheng exchanged a glance, and Xia Maosheng silently said, "Fools have their own kind of luck."

It seems there's a saying that's true: luck only favors those who are always prepared.

By the time the two of them finished their lovey-dovey display, forty minutes had passed, and Xiao Wei and Xia Maosheng had become mere background figures, completely ignored throughout.

Finally, after the two finished their meal, Xiaowei asked, "Xiaohui, what kind of car are we driving to Longcheng?"

Chen Hui said, "Let's drive this Hiace. Don't we already have a Hiace? We can just leave that one here. This one is new."

Xiao Wei asked, "Will it work? What if something goes wrong?"

Chen Hui said, "It's okay. Don't be fooled by what they say about the car. It's fine. It'll definitely last for twenty years."

Xia Maosheng said with a smile, "Some of the cars were reported because the people below had their own ideas. Actually, the company's cars are all pretty good."

Xiao Wei could only sigh at how complex the world is, a world that ordinary people can't see. But he figured, fine, this is fine too; at least the stuff is in the car, so he doesn't have to go through the hassle of moving it around.

Xia Maosheng then told Chen Xiao about Lao Chen's arrangements. Chen Xiao pouted and asked Chen Hui for comfort. Xia Maosheng asked Xiao Wei, "Why hasn't Xiao Hong come back yet? Is this leaving any way for people to survive?" Xiao Wei laughed heartily.

Not long after she finished speaking, the door opened and Xiao Hong returned. There was also a surprise: a string of people followed behind her, including Li Na, Sister Jin, Yang Tiebin, Luo Qinghe, Li Guangzhao, Qi Guangjun, and the last one was surprisingly Wang Zhilong.

Yang Tiebin entered the house and immediately went to Xia Maosheng with his bare hands. The two started arguing, and Yang Tiebin said, "You came in without saying a word. What's the meaning of this quietness?"

Xia Maosheng tried to avoid being touched by him by lying on his left and right sides, saying, "I've been busy these past few days. I just got back and stayed for a while."

Xiao Wei asked Luo Qinghe and Li Guangzhao, "Why are you all in such a big group?"

(End of this chapter)