Chapter 142 The 142nd day since I stopped running...

Chapter 142 The 142nd day since I stopped running...

"We all need to discuss this and reach a consensus: we must demand a refund, plus compensation for interest!"

Several elderly people got off the bus and walked towards Jingyun Residential Area while discussing their situation.

Aunt Lin, who was gentle by nature, frowned when she heard Lao Xi's words and said, "Lao Chang, this is not appropriate. We should just ask for a refund and use the money to buy a house elsewhere. Why bother with interest?"

The old man named Lao Chang frowned and his face darkened, clearly displeased. He said sarcastically, "Young lady, your child is successful and doesn't lack money, but none of us are as well-off as you. It took generations of us to scrape together enough money to buy a house, and then someone misappropriated public funds and cheated us. It's not unreasonable for us to ask for a little interest now."

Aunt Zhang chimed in, "That's right! Tens of thousands of yuan in the bank would be worth hundreds of yuan in interest by now. It's only right that we ask them for compensation!"

"That's right, we've also wasted time. These past few days, we've been running back and forth every day to protect our rights, and we've spent a lot on bus fares!"

Another old man chimed in.

When it comes to money, few people can think things through.

Aunt Lin wanted to say something more, but seeing the crowd's agitation, she decided not to say anything more.

Ultimately, these people were just temporarily brought together to collect outstanding payments for their properties; they had no real camaraderie. If they talked too much about their own good fortune, it would only invite gossip.

"Gentlemen and ladies, you've all arrived."

Chen Bozheng, along with Hua Lingfeng and others, came out to greet them personally, and their attitude was very warm.

Old Chang, with his neck stiff, waved his hand casually: "You don't need to use this trick. We're here today to get a refund. Section Chief Cai said that we'd like to discuss it with you, and you'll refund the money!"

Hua Lingfeng looked at Old Chang, who had a buzz cut. The old man had a short buzz cut, gray hair, wore a faded Zhongshan suit, and had a dark complexion. He looked like a difficult troublemaker.

Chen Bozheng was unfazed by Grandpa Chang's cold face and said with a smile, "I understand, don't worry. But since you're here, why don't you go to the sales office for a cup of tea first, and then we'll show you around. You can see our community; we'll be taking possession of the apartments next month."

You can't hit someone who's smiling.

Besides, these elderly folks have plenty of time, so they naturally wouldn't mind going for a cup of tea.

Chen Bozheng specially arranged for a fruit platter and candy box to be prepared. After the elderly men and women drank tea, ate fruit, and grabbed a handful of candy, their attitude changed considerably.

Lin Ting walked over and knocked on the door. "President Chen, President Hua, the elevator has been cleaned and you can go in for a tour now."

Chen Bo looked at Lao Chang and the others, "Let's go then, let's go check out our elevator first."

Old Chang and the others were quite curious.

When they reached the first floor of the building, they were captivated by the exquisite interior decoration, marble floors, slab facades, and several potted flowers in the public area. Some of them couldn't tear themselves away.

Looking at the brand-new carpet on the floor, Aunt Zhang didn't know where to put her feet. "Why is such a nice carpet here?"

Chen Bozheng explained, "Auntie, this is where we'll be placing these regularly in our community from now on."

Aunt Zhang's eyes widened: "From the neighborhood? You're just trying to fool us, aren't you?"

With this carpet laid out, we're qualified to welcome any leader.

Hua Lingfeng laughed: "Auntie, you've misunderstood us. We have it not only in this building, but also in another building. We have carpets and fresh flowers. By the way, we're planning to put one or two vases here later. Just imagine, when our relatives and friends come to visit, they'll see how classy it is when they come downstairs. They'll be so envious of you."

The elderly men and women fantasized for a moment, secretly pleased with themselves.

That's right.

With this setup, it's almost like a high-end hotel, incredibly elegant and dignified.

"Let's go upstairs." The elevator dinged as it arrived, and Chen Bozheng stopped the elevator door, gesturing for everyone to get in.

The elderly couple finally snapped out of their daze from looking around the lobby, but when they saw the elevator, they were surprised again. The elevator, which cost 100,000 yuan, was well worth the price. It was shiny and bright inside, with mahogany handles on three sides. Once inside, they could smell a faint sandalwood fragrance.

The elderly men and women suddenly felt a little awkward.

Especially Grandpa Chang, whose legs are not good, stumbled when he came in, instinctively grabbed the handle, but then quickly let go, afraid that his hands would get other people's things dirty.

Chen Bozheng said, "Grandpa, Grandma, if this is your first time riding an elevator, you might want to hold onto the handrail. I was a little scared when I first rode an elevator, but this elevator is very safe. It was specially transported from Hong Kong and has been tested for several days."

The elderly people nodded subconsciously, reached out and grasped the handle, and looked around, even examining the elevator buttons several times.

"Let's look at the unfinished apartment first, then the model apartment."

The elevator arrived, and Chen Bo was leading everyone out.

He had a little trick up his sleeve, saving the best for last. However, even the unfinished house surprised everyone. The rooms were partitioned in advance, and the balcony and living room were quite spacious and well-ventilated. The floor wasn't high, and from here you could see the Forbidden City in the distance, making for a first-class view.

Once they arrived at the model room, Chen Bo had been adding a lot of soft furnishings to it over the past few days. They weren't expensive, and some were even secondhand items he had found himself. For example, there was a large celadon flowerpot that he placed directly on the balcony and put a few fish in it. He also put a bonsai tree next to the TV.

The items themselves aren't valuable, but arranging them like that elevates the overall style of the room.

Most of these elderly people are quite well-off, otherwise they wouldn't be able to afford tens of thousands of yuan to buy a house, but they were still amazed when they entered the house.

They were all houses. They had seen the model apartments in the Jingyang residential area next door, which were very similar to these. But when compared, it was like putting the real Li Kui and the fake Li Gui side by side—they were worlds apart.

"How much does this sofa cost?"

Aunt Zhang carefully touched the sofa and asked.

Hua Lingfeng said directly, "Auntie, please sit down, don't be shy, try out this sofa and see if it's comfortable."

"That would be so kind of you," Aunt Zhang said hesitantly.

Hua Lingfeng said, "There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Everyone who came to see the house before has sat here. Please feel free to sit down."

After he said that, the elderly men and women finally mustered up the courage to go over and sit down.

Once I sat down, I didn't want to get up. This sofa is so soft and comfortable. The backrest and waist support are so snug.

Chen Bozheng and his team then showed the elderly couple the master bedroom, the second bedroom, the children's room, the kitchen, and the bathroom.

Putting everything else aside, the toilet seat in the bathroom immediately caught the attention of these elderly people.

"Why is this a seat? You can't poop while sitting here!" Grandpa Chang blurted out.

Aunt Zhang and the others were a little embarrassed, but also very curious about the question.

Chen Bozheng said, "We specially prepared this for the elderly. This kind of toilet is used abroad. As the elderly get older, their legs and feet are not convenient. They are not used to the toilet at first, but they will get used to it gradually."

Grandpa Chang then asked about the partition glass, and upon learning that it was for separating the wet and dry areas, he muttered, "They really thought they could be this thorough?!"

"This stuff is great. Otherwise, after taking a shower, the floor is all wet, and you'd slip and fall if you stepped on it!"

Aunt Lin's eyes lit up; she was truly moved.

Just as Chen Bo was about to make his introduction, someone knocked on the door.

He gestured for Hua Lingfeng to open the door and continued to introduce the house's decor to the curious elderly people.

A short while later, Hua Lingfeng appeared with Liang Wenxuan, Grandpa He, and Sun Yue and her daughter.

"Little Chen," Grandpa He greeted.

Chen Bo was taken aback. Why was Grandpa He here? He looked at Liang Wenxuan, who said, "Grandpa He and the others heard that the house was finished and wanted to come and see it."

"That's right, once your house is finished, you should call us to come and see it."

Grandpa He has gained some weight compared to before; his face is fuller now.

He put his hands behind his back. "We just looked at the first floor. It's not bad, the building is quite big. By the way, what are you planning to do between and behind those two buildings?"

"Is this the homeowner?" Grandpa Chang inquired.

Grandpa He said, "I'm not just a homeowner. This place originally belonged to me in several plots, but I sold them all to Xiao Chen and his group."

He said, “If it were anyone else, I wouldn’t be willing, but Xiao Chen and his family are quite honest. I came to check on the construction several times, and they didn’t cut corners. We’re getting old, and what’s important is to have a good house to live in. If there are problems every few days, who can stand it? I can rest assured about their house.”

Chen Bo was both amused and exasperated by what Grandpa He said. "Grandpa, when did you come to see the house?"

Grandpa He rolled his eyes at him. "Do I need to notify you if I'm here to look at the apartment? If I tell you, what will you do if you have to prepare in advance?"

He looked at Grandpa Chang and the others and said, "I can't speak for others, but Xiao Chen is a man of his word, he doesn't lie. I plan to have him help with the house renovation, Xiao Chen, you have to give me a fair price. I don't want anything fancy, I just want something practical!"

Chen Bozheng understood perfectly at that moment.

Grandpa He has come to support himself.

He was both surprised and touched, and said directly, "Sir, just because of what you said, I promise to supervise the entire renovation of your house and make sure you don't spend a penny more than necessary!"

Sun Yue's mother quickly added, "Our family is the same, Mr. Chen. We also bought a house here, so we don't want to trouble two people. We'd also appreciate it if you could decorate it properly. We don't need any other style, just this kind of house will do!"

As she said this, she nudged Sun Yue and gave her a meaningful look.

Sun Yue's face flushed red, and her lips trembled. "President Chen, I've discussed it with my mother about buying five units in the Jingyang residential area."

Five houses?!

Grandpa Chang and the others were stunned.

Aunt Zhang couldn't help but say, "Girl, are you kidding me? Or did you all plan this to fool us?"

“We’re not joking,” Sun Yue’s mother had hoped her daughter would be bold, but she froze when asked, so she had to step in herself. “That neighborhood is going to be rebuilt, and Mr. Chen and his team are taking over, so they’re definitely trustworthy. We’re not buying these apartments to live in ourselves; we plan to rent them out. You can see the decor and style of this place. I heard that the office building next door will start construction next year, and it’s going to be rented to big bosses for business, and also to foreigners working there—those are all wealthy people. We can rent these apartments in these two neighborhoods to them for one or two thousand a month, and they can afford it.”