Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 532 The Courtyard is in Hand

Director Wang smiled and looked at Xiao Wei, saying, "Let's go to the hall. I'm doing this thanks to you and Xia. When we get to Fengtian, Uncle will treat you to drinks."

Xiao Wei clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Congratulations, Uncle Wang! You've been promoted. What did you do before?"

Director Wang said, "Our training program is renowned for its employment services. When your batch of graduation certificates were being stamped, the department called me in for a talk, asking me to take charge of the labor and employment aspect. Employment is difficult nationwide right now, and the number of unemployed youth is increasing year by year. I really have to thank you and Xia for this."

Xiao Wei said, "There's no need to thank us for this. It's all thanks to Uncle Wang's insightful planning. We just ran errands and took care of things."

Director Wang laughed heartily, pointed at Xiao Wei, and said, "You rascal. We're all family here, no need for flattery. This matter really did benefit me because of you guys. If you need anything in the future, just let me know, don't treat me like an outsider. How's business now? I see that little factory is doing quite well."

Xiao Wei said, "It's alright, it's taking shape now, much better than when it first started."

Director Wang said, "Work hard and make the most of these next few years to lay a solid foundation. You're young, you have plenty of time. After I leave, I'll take over this job. Xiao Li won't be moving. If you need anything, just contact Xiao Li. If all else fails, give me a call. I've been promoted, so I can still have this much face."

Xiao Wei said, "Okay, I'll trouble you if anything comes up. I hope I can't let this house cause you any trouble?"

Director Wang said, "It's alright, it's 200,000, no one can find fault with it. Normally, it would be 150,000 or 160,000 at most, or even lower. If Longcheng's economy doesn't improve, land prices and housing prices won't rise."

Xiao Wei looked at the agreement in his hand and said, "Okay, Uncle, as long as you know what's going on, I'll take it."

Director Wang said, "This place is next to the municipal government. If you have the money in the future, you can develop it. This location can still make some money."

Xiao Wei said, "Okay, if that day ever comes, I'll leave you two big ones, Uncle."

Director Wang laughed again and said, "Alright, I'll wait. Give it to me and I'll take it. I won't stand on ceremony with you."

Xiao Wei asked, "Uncle, now that you're leaving, should we be careful about what happens at school?"

Director Wang said, "Just make sure things go smoothly and don't go wrong. It's nothing serious. I'm not retiring. As long as the employees' wages are paid on time and the contract fees are paid on time, that's fine. This is about the reputation of the Longcheng Labor Bureau now, understand?"

Xiao Wei nodded. Director Wang checked the time, stood up, and said, "Let's go to the Housing Bureau. I'll get this done today, and tomorrow I'll hand over the reins to Lao Wang. After that, I'll report to the department."

Xiao Wei stood up and asked, "Uncle, if you leave, will your aunt come with you?"

Director Wang picked up his handbag from his desk and said, "Back then, at least I was promoted to deputy director-general level, so I had some benefits, and my house was already arranged over there."

The two went out downstairs, and Director Wang got into his car. The two cars drove out of the Labor Bureau compound one after the other.

Upon arriving at the housing bureau, Director Wang led Xiaowei directly to his office. They sat, drank tea, smoked, and chatted for a while before the paperwork was completed. The clerk brought over the red certificate, which had Xiaowei's father's name on it. Fortunately, Xiaowei was able to remember his father's ID number.

After finishing his business, Director Wang said, "Xiao Wei, you can go back now. Page me when you get back to Fengtian."

Xiao Wei agreed, took the agreement and the red book, stood up, greeted Director Zhang of the Housing Bureau, and went out downstairs.

Director Zhang watched Xiao Wei leave and asked Director Wang, "What's the relationship between them? I've known you for so many years and this is the first time I've seen you all geared up like this. Getting this house wasn't easy."

Director Wang said, "I know you're a good friend, Lao Zhang. If you ever need my help, just let me know."

Director Zhang said, "You old codger, stop beating around the bush, what's the deal?"

Director Wang said, "These kids are smart enough. It was their idea to start this training class, and it turned out to be very successful and famous. I just benefited from their success and took a step forward. Then, to ensure their business was stable, they decided to buy this old building. How could I not help them?"

Director Zhang glanced sideways at Director Wang, who chuckled and said, "They're three brothers working together. One of them is Xia Xiaolan's nephew from Sichuan, and the other is the son of the director of the Northeast Radio and Television University. I have to help them out, both for official and personal reasons."

Director Zhang had an "I knew it" look on his face, blinked, and pondered for a moment.

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Xiao Wei walked back to the yard, where his parents were still sitting in the living room talking. Xiao Wei went inside and handed the agreement and the red booklet to his father, saying, "Dad, keep this. Your name is on it."

Xiaowei's father looked at Xiaowei with a puzzled expression, took the agreement and the red booklet, flipped through them, and said, "So it's done? Wow, that's fast! I was just saying it and it's already in hand. So from now on, this courtyard and this building are ours, right? Two hundred thousand? Isn't that a bit expensive?"

Xiao Wei sat down and said, "It looks a bit high now, but it's okay. As long as we get it, that's fine. Our family isn't short of ten thousand or eight hundred thousand yuan."

Xiaowei's mother also came over to look and asked, "Will this yard belong to our family from now on?"

Xiao Wei said, "How can that be? Lao Xia is involved too. I'll go back and discuss it with him to see if we should leave it as it is or change it to the company's."

Xiao Wei's dad laughed and said, "This guy, I haven't even been a homeowner for half an hour and my job is already gone?"

Xiao Wei laughed and said, "No, you have to serve for at least half a year. It's not good if it's too short. If no one says anything, it's fine, but if someone is watching, it'll be troublesome. Let's just quietly get through this period and it'll be fine after a while."

Xiao Wei's dad said, "Okay, your dad will take the blame for you. Just be steady and calm."

Xiao Wei said, "Aunt Wang and I have agreed that after you move in at the end of October, you should go out and travel together whenever you have free time. Travel all over the country and don't just stay at home all the time. You're still young and in good health, so go out and get some fresh air. Don't wait until you're old to regret it."

Xiaowei's mother said, "What about your uncle? Is he just going to stay home all by himself? He can't leave his shift."

Xiao Wei said, "Don't worry about my uncle. He's busy at work and can't be bored. My aunt has been a bit bored these past few months in Fengtian. She's been staying at home alone every day and doesn't know anyone. It'll be the same when you go there. You should go out for a walk."

Xiaowei's mother said, "That's right. Some of them are in school or working, leaving her alone at home every day."

Xiao Wei said, "I've found some work for my aunt these past few days. We've started a company, so I'm having her and Geng Hui handle the finances together. Having something to do really keeps her energized."

(End of this chapter)