The procedures were completed.
Chen Yuan and Secretary Wang exited the Civil Affairs Hall, where a chilly wind blew, bringing a touch of coolness.
Secretary Wang said, “Xiao Chen, it’s settled then. Once you’re settled, I’ll wait for you at the Hongxing Subdistrict Office entrance tomorrow, and I’ll accompany you to report.”
“Then I’ll trouble you, Secretary Wang,” Chen Yuan said sincerely.
He knew that in those days, when reporting to a work unit, it was best to reveal one's connections. Not only would things go smoothly, but good opportunities would also be easier to obtain.
Secretary Wang said goodbye, then got into a Red Flag car and drove away.
After watching Secretary Wang depart, Chen Yuan looked down at the housing allocation notice and residency contract in his hand. The address clearly stated South Luogu Lane, Hongxing Four-in-one courtyard ***.
This was also the residence he had fought for, naturally to facilitate the system’s check-in.
Everything was ready, only the east wind was lacking.
He raised his hand and hailed a pedicab, “Master, to South Luogu Lane.”
The pedicab bumped along, passing through city streets and alleys. Chen Yuan looked at the old buildings and hurrying pedestrians on both sides, but his mind began to recall the characters from "Love in the Four-in-one courtyard"...
The hypocritical First Master Yi Zhonghai, skilled at moral blackmail.
The bullying Second Grandpa Liu Haizhong, coveting power.
The stingy and calculating Third Master Yan Bugui.
And the unreasonable and barbaric Jia Zhangshi, the “White Lotus Saint Mother” Qin Huairu, the simple-minded Sha Zhu, and the true villain Xu Damao...
The more Chen Yuan thought about it, the more his head ached.
This Four-in-one courtyard full of beasts was not called that for nothing; living there, he would inevitably have to deal with these people.
Who made the system restrict the check-in location to the Four-in-one courtyard in South Luogu Lane, otherwise no rewards could be obtained.
“Forget it, it’s better to be simple,” Chen Yuan muttered to himself. “If others don’t offend me, I won’t offend them. Well water doesn’t interfere with river water. It’s best if we can live in peace.”
While he was thinking, the pedicab had already driven into the small lane of South Luogu Lane. Chen Yuan got off with his luggage and paid the fare.
As he stepped into South Luogu Lane, the system in his mind finally showed an activatable prompt.
“Ding! Check-in system successfully awakened! You can draw a prize once every seven days of check-in, receiving a random reward!”
Only one draw a week, that’s so stingy?
Chen Yuan secretly complained, but his heart was already looking forward to the possible rewards.
As long as it wasn't a system made by Old Ma, it should be something to look forward to.
Chen Yuan walked along the alley and soon saw the plaque that read “South Luogu Lane.”
He sensed the unique human touch and walked from the front courtyard towards the back courtyard.
Not far away, a commotion could be heard.
“This house should be given to our family! I think you all don’t put my Second Grandpa in your eyes!” A man’s voice rang out, sounding self-righteous.
“Second Grandpa, this isn’t how you calculate things. Your family already has enough space, so let me have it. It’s almost the New Year, and I’ll write calligraphy and paintings for your family for free then,” Yan Bugui calculated.
“Our family of five only lives in such a small place, and you still want to snatch it from me. Are you trying to stop me from living?!” Jia Zhangshi acted shamelessly.
“.....”
Three people were arguing incessantly at the entrance of a side room.
Second Grandpa Liu Haizhong, with a chubby face, looked like someone not to be trifled with; Third Master Yan Bugui, slender, with shifty eyes, had a shrewd and calculating look.
And that fierce and venomous woman was Jia Zhangshi, her face full of harshness.
At this moment, Jia Zhangshi had already moved some furniture and daily necessities into one of the side rooms, clearly trying to forcibly occupy the house.
“Jia Zhangshi, you’re being unreasonable!” Liu Haizhong said, frowning. “Everyone has difficulties, why should the house be given to you?”
“Exactly, this matter must be handled according to the rules,” Yan Bugui said sarcastically. “You can’t just occupy it because you want to.”
“What’s unreasonable about me?” Jia Zhangshi said, puffing out her chest. “All the men in my family are dead, and I still have three children. Why can’t you help me?”
First Master Yi Zhonghai walked over at this time, kindly urging, “Everyone, don’t argue. Let’s talk things over nicely.”
He looked at Jia Zhangshi, his tone gentle: “Old sister-in-law, your family is indeed not easy, and it’s right for you to live in this house, but we have to follow procedures. Don’t be in such a hurry to move things in.”
Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui’s expressions immediately changed when they heard this.
“Lao Yi, you’re clearly taking sides too obviously!” Liu Haizhong said, displeased.
“Exactly, we are all equal, why is Jia Zhangshi’s family special? I still have to support a large family by myself!” Yan Bugui also complained.
Seeing Yi Zhonghai favoring her, Jia Zhangshi immediately perked up and became even more self-righteous: “Did you hear? First Grandpa said this house should be given to me!”
She walked into the side room, carrying a quilt, with the air of someone claiming territory.
Although Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui were anxious, they couldn't well stop an old widow.
Just then, Chen Yuan walked into the back courtyard. He looked at this lively group of people, compared it with the housing contract in his hand, and confirmed that they were arguing over his house!
“Alright, alright, they’re giving me this show as soon as I arrive!”
