“Child, your parents have been honored as martyrs.”
“And you, too, will receive national compensation.”
“According to regulations, their sacrifice merits one thousand yuan in compensation.”
“Furthermore, you can make any requests you have.”
Upon hearing about the one thousand yuan compensation, Jia Zhangshi’s eyes instantly became bloodshot, like red centipedes, appearing terrifyingly grotesque.
Old Jia’s monthly salary was only 12 yuan; to save 1000 yuan, it would take him 7 years without eating or drinking.
Damn it, this little bastard actually got so much money without any effort?
When my parents died, why did no one compensate us?
How infuriating, you all died in vain.
When she heard that she could also make any requests, her eyes became even more envious, and the blood vessels in them almost burst.
Damn it, why didn't my parents go catch enemy agents?
Why didn't I encounter such good deeds?
Ahhh, so jealous, so uncomfortable!
Just as Jia Zhangshi was gritting her teeth, Liu Cheng shook his head and said, “Uncle Li, I have no requests. I just want to know, have my parents been buried?”
Officer Li felt relieved; this child was pure, truly the son of a hero. He had no requests, only his parents on his mind.
“Good child, at the time, we couldn’t find identification on your parents, so we took photos for archiving and then buried them in the Martyrs’ Cemetery. Whenever you wish to Matsuri, just let me know, and I’ll accompany you.”
“Yes! Definitely.”
Seeing this scene, Jia Zhangshi was completely stunned.
The officer had made it very clear that the one thousand yuan was only compensation for death.
Logically, having made such a great contribution, there should definitely be additional rewards.
The officer’s remark about making any requests should refer to these extra rewards.
If it were her, she would immediately ask the state to allocate a house and another one thousand yuan as a reward.
Just money isn't enough; she'd also demand 500 catties of rice, 500 catties of flour, 100 catties of candy, 100 catties of cooking oil, and another 100 catties of fatty pork.
Oh, and all the 'Three Turns and One Ring' items.
Preferably, also a beautiful wife.
Yet, Liu Cheng actually refused this immense fortune.
This little bastard truly is a fool.
Yes, he was already mentally handicapped, so acting like a fool is normal for him.
Thinking of this, Jia Zhangshi’s heart felt slightly more balanced.
He had already received a huge sum of one thousand yuan.
With additional rewards, he would truly strike it rich.
The rest of the Siheyuan Crowd shared this thought.
While envious, jealous, and hateful, they also gloated and mocked Liu Cheng for being stupid.
He didn't even want the fortune that was delivered to his doorstep.
He was simply the biggest fool among fools.
Everyone said He Yuzhu was Sha Zhu.
I think Liu Cheng is Sha Zhu; no, he should be called Sha Cheng.
The same thought simultaneously appeared in everyone's minds: from now on, they would call Liu Cheng Sha Cheng.
How could Liu Cheng not see their mindset?
He had a system and was a transmigrator; getting rich would be a piece of cake for him.
Besides, rewards are always given proactively; you don't ask for them yourself.
Asking for it would be undignified.
In this era, reputation was very important.
And with his foresight.
Even if he refused now, he figured it wouldn't be long before the state made other arrangements.
What was rightfully his would eventually be his.
The Four Courtyard Animals, with their twisted personalities and short-sightedness, only knew how to scheme for petty gains; how could they understand any of this?
Just then, a system prompt appeared in his mind.
【Completed the suggestion to go to the Military Control Office, received reward: Intelligence +5, Strength +3.】
【Due to the Four Courtyard Animals being deeply stimulated, additionally received: Strength +3; Cash 20 yuan; Chess Skill (Master Level); Portable Small Space (100 cubic meters); Slip Charm * 1.】
See?
The rewards came.
Many benefits.
【Name: Liu Cheng】
【Age: 15】
【Money: 20 yuan】
【Strength: 11】
【Intelligence: 12】
【Agility: 5】
【Skills: Chess (Master Level)】
【Space: 100 cubic meters】
The original body indeed had poor physical fitness.
He gained 6 points of strength, and now it was only 11 points.
No wonder he died suddenly.
It seems he needs to eat better and listen more to the Siheyuan Crowd’s suggestions to improve his physical condition.
Wang, as the person in charge of Naluo Drum Lane, also felt honored that such heroic deeds had occurred in his jurisdiction.
He suddenly remembered that after the Military Control Office was established, besides catching enemy agents, they also solved the housing problems of the common people.
Many houses left behind by the Kuomintang, after being nationalized, were leased to homeless citizens.
Especially Naluo Drum Lane, where they were located, which was a gathering place for the Bordered Yellow Banner during the Qing Dynasty. Later, it was occupied by Kuomintang officials, and after the founding of the People's Republic, some were sold to the common people, while unsold ones were leased out at extremely low prices.
Half of the residents here were tenants.
If the hero's family house was not theirs, this opportunity could be used to reward him.
“By the way, Comrade Xiao Liu, is your house your own or rented by your parents?”
Upon hearing this, Liu Cheng was delighted. Could this be the unexpected benefit the system mentioned?
Although Liu Cheng was not a greedy person, the actions of these beasts today were nothing more than an attempt to seize his family's house.
If the property rights became his, it would effectively quash their fantasies.
“Uncle Wang, it seems to be rented; you can check the archives.”
Director Wang quickly found the record.
“Found it, it is indeed rented.”
Officer Li was overjoyed and said, “Child, families who have made significant contributions to the country can be directly allocated housing, and they also have priority in choosing. Wherever you like, as long as it’s not an already-owned house, it can be rewarded to you.”
The Four Courtyard Animals on the side were completely dumbfounded.
What’s going on?
Directly allocated a house?
Good heavens.
Liu Cheng has truly struck it rich!
He received a one thousand yuan reward, and now he can also get a house.
The key is that he can choose freely.
That’s incredibly powerful.
He could completely choose a commercial-residential property facing the street.
He could rent it out for business and live in it himself.
The Four Courtyard Animals could not hide their envy.
Feeling their burning gazes, Liu Cheng secretly chuckled.
He still needed the Siheyuan Crowd’s support to rise, so how could he bear to leave the Siheyuan Courtyard?
“Uncle Li, if possible, I’d like the house I currently live in. After all, my parents lived there, and it holds memories.”
Officer Li was overjoyed: “Good child, truly a kind good child! Alright, I can make the decision on this matter. Old Wang, I’ll prepare a supplementary document for you when I get back. The house Brother Liu Cheng is currently renting will be a reward for Liu Dacheng and his wife’s sacrifice for the country. Also, I don’t have cash on me, so the one thousand yuan compensation will be advanced by your Military Control Office here, and I’ll transfer it later.”
“No problem.”
Wang was also very excited.
He had recently been handling similar matters.
However, many people requesting housing did not meet the requirements, and some even tried to use connections.
Wang was a very upright leader, and he was willing to allocate houses to families like Liu Cheng’s.
“I’ll process the paperwork immediately.”
With the Director personally handling it, it would be a matter of minutes.
Even after the housing documents and one thousand yuan in cash were handed to Liu Cheng, the Four Courtyard Animals still hadn't reacted.
The one thousand yuan compensation was already enough to make them green with envy.
In the blink of an eye, he also received two large tiled houses.
Jia Zhangshi felt extremely upset, biting her teeth fiercely, so much so that blood was squeezed from her gums.