Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 939 Opening

The man glanced at Xiaowei, then pulled out his work ID from his jacket pocket. Xiaowei took it and looked at it; it read "Deputy Director of the Urban Planning Department, named Xie Guangli." He looked up and sized him up, a vague feeling creeping over him, and asked, "What's your relationship with that old Xie who handles demolitions?"

Xie Guangli was taken aback: "You know him? He's my brother. What's wrong?"

Xiao Wei shook his head, returned the work permit to Jie Guangli, and said, "Why didn't you get one from your workplace when you were raising funds? It seems like you were notified several times. It's not like you're short of money."

Xie Guangli said, "It doesn't matter when it's held; once the house is built, it can't be moved."

Xiao Wei said, "Back then, if we couldn't raise the funds, the land would be taken back by the city. Didn't you know that? I think it was mentioned in the officials' notices, right? If the land was taken back, where would the houses go?"

Jie Guangli pointed to the house: "Isn't this place? What are you going to collect? How could you possibly collect it?"

Xiao Wei said, "The houses were only built after the funds were raised. Those of you you mentioned can bring letters of introduction from your work units and get a discounted price. It's impossible to get the original fundraising price. Why should I advance you money? Do you think I'm just throwing millions of dollars in for fun?"

Xie Guangli was stunned for a moment: "You did this?"

Xiao Wei said, "The public security system and the urban construction system offer certain discounts if you bring a letter of introduction from your unit. If you really want to buy, go back and get the letter of introduction; it needs to be stamped by the department office. I've already made arrangements. If you're just bringing up other things, then forget it. If you want to file a complaint, go to the city or the province."

Xie Guangli asked, "How did you meet Xiaohong?"

Xiao Wei: "Who?"

Xie Guangli said, "My younger brother, Xie Guanghong, you just asked me that."

Xiao Wei said, "Oh, I don't know his name. He works for me, demolishing the Zhongjie area. I just asked because you two look alike and both have the surname Xie. I don't know him well."

Jie Guangli moved closer to Xiao Wei and whispered, "Director Zhang, can't you really give us some face? We didn't discuss it at home, but we'll end it once we do. It's not like we're deliberately refusing to contribute this money."

Xiao Wei shook his head and said, "That's impossible. I've already given you face. It would be better if I just sold everything for 1,100, right? Look at my side, is it the same as yours? Look at this road, the flower beds and carports, look at the stair railings, and look at the windows and doors. How much did I spend on the renovations? The balconies are all enclosed. Go and compare the kitchens and bathrooms on both sides, and see how big the difference is."

Jie Guangli thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll go to my workplace to get a letter of introduction. Thank you, Director Zhang." He then extended his hand.

Xiao Wei nodded and shook hands with him.

Xie Guangli's wife didn't seem too happy and was dragged out by Xie Guangli. This woman was obviously not the kind of person who was unreasonable, but she still knew how to save face for her husband.

Xiao Wei said to Hao Dawei, "It's alright, you guys continue. There will probably be more people like this. Don't worry about him. If he makes a scene, just call the police, or call his workplace directly. If you don't want to mention his workplace, call the Construction Bureau office directly. We're acting openly and honestly, what are we afraid of?"

Hao Dawei said, "I'm just afraid of causing trouble for you and my uncle. Okay, I understand."

Xiao Wei asked, "How was today? Did you make any business?"

Hao Dawei said, "Yes, we sold six units, all intended as wedding homes. People had their eyes on this area for a while, but when they tried to sell to the construction company, no one would sell, so we came here as soon as we made the arrangements."

Xiao Wei said, "I don't think it's expensive?"

Hao Dawei said, "No, there's another family that bought a cadre apartment here. They went in and took a look around and felt it was worth it. These days, those old, dilapidated, and dark buildings still sell for five or six hundred or seven hundred, and if the location is a little better, they can cost over a thousand."

Xiao Wei said, "This location is a bit out of the way. I originally planned to sell it for 1,300 or 1,500 yuan, but then I thought better of it and decided to sell it quickly. It's too much trouble. After all, this is a collectively funded housing project, which doesn't sound good."

Hao Dawei said, "I heard there's another family over there buying two or three apartments. It's fine, we have all the legal and proper paperwork, what's there to be afraid of?"

Xiao Wei handed him a cigarette: "My father-in-law's workplace is not peaceful."

Hao Dawei scoffed and said, "These days, some people complain about everything when they don't get a good deal. They gave up the opportunity themselves, so who can they blame?"

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outside.

It's more than a hundred meters away after turning off.

Xie Guangli's wife shook off Xie Guangli's hand: "I used to think you were quite capable, but you wilted before they even said anything. What are you afraid of? This is clearly a benefit for everyone, why should they sell it? If you don't like it, I'll go to the government office and make a scene. If that doesn't work, I'll go to the city or the province. I don't believe there's no place to reason with people here."

Xie Guangli said, "Go ahead and make a scene. When we were raising funds, you wouldn't let me take any money, saying we'd get a share later. I told you then it was impossible. Do you understand the policies better than I do? You know the welfare housing will be gone soon, right? Now that things have been delayed, and others have received their houses, you're coming to make a scene again. Is this a small matter? Do you think this is some kind of outsider society?"

"Outside of society, I can at least try to find connections and ask for favors, but who can I turn to at work? The decision was made by the department; who am I supposed to beg? Do you know the mayor or the provincial governor? Besides, their procedures are perfectly legal; who can overturn them? Are you asking me to stand against the entire department? Should I just resign then?"

His wife said, "Is there really no way out? Aren't they afraid of causing trouble?"

Xie Guangli said, "They have all the proper procedures, they've paid millions to the department, why should they be afraid of you causing trouble? Besides, who are they? They're one level higher than me, a division chief, and a police officer. Do you think you can get away with that? Xiao Hong is working for them, that's where the real money is, understand?"

His wife said, "You believe him just because he says so? Isn't that job done by Old Hu from the supply and marketing cooperative?"

Xie Guangli said, "Old Hu my foot! Does he have hundreds of millions to spend? It's someone else's brother group. I don't know how they transferred the work to him. I guess there's some kind of favor involved. I'm in the planning department, don't I know about these things? Besides, this house belongs to the head of urban construction, a member of the department's party committee. Do you think I should go and confront him head-on? I shouldn't have let you come today."

His wife thought for a moment and said, "Then we can only buy it with money?"

Jie Guangli said, "Didn't we already give them a discount? Besides, didn't Xiao Hong make it back right away? Wasn't that his money anyway? I'll go to the hall to get a letter of introduction. You go back and don't try to curry favor with anyone else. Just keep this to yourself."

His wife said, "Where did they get so much money? It's hundreds of millions! Doesn't anyone care?"

Xie Guangli said, "Don't talk nonsense. Who the hell can embezzle hundreds of millions? I'm telling you this, keep it to yourself, okay? Don't cause me any trouble. Go back and cook, I'm going to the living room. Watch your mouth."

His wife turned away angrily, and Xie Guangli went into the hall with a frown.

(End of this chapter)