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Chapter 364: Chapter 364: 【Do You Want to Hear Some Big News?】
Director Wu comforted, "Don’t be so worked up. The allocation of houses has always been carefully considered based on the individual circumstances of each family. Dr. Wang’s family indeed needs this house more than you do. The six of them are all crammed into one room, and their younger son has even been sleeping under the bed for two years now ..."
Liu Qing interrupted him angrily, retorting, "Who asked them to have so many children? Other families have one, but they insist on breeding like a sow, having a whole litter. Why should my family make a sacrifice and accommodate them just because they have more children?"
Isn’t that unreasonable?
Listening to Liu Qing’s harsh words, Director Wu’s face darkened. Nonetheless, he explained patiently, "Those children were born before the family planning policy came into effect, so it’s not overpopulation. The decision to allocate the house to them wasn’t made by me alone. Your son is still young, so bear with it for a few more years until the next batch of houses arrives! I promise there will definitely be one for your family next time."
He had intended to reassure Liu Qing, but hearing his words only infuriated her more. "Director Wu, that’s not right of you. I came to you in trust and yet you lie to me. Who doesn’t know that this is the last time houses are being allocated? If we don’t get one this time, there won’t be any left in the future. The houses on the market now are so expensive that we can’t afford one even if we work all our lives. We certainly can’t have my son, his wife, and their all family all squeezed into this shabby house in the future, right?
"..." Director Wu was rendered speechless by Liu Qing’s words. He hadn’t expected her to know about this. He looked up and saw Si Chen had returned, and quickly changed the subject: "I didn’t make the decision to allocate the house to Dr. Wang alone. You should learn from Dr. Si. He and his wife didn’t get a house either, but they didn’t make a fuss."
"Are they the same?" Liu Qing didn’t notice Si Chen and his wife approaching and spat her words fiercely at Director Wu. "How long has he been in the hospital? Besides, they own several milk tea shops and have made a lot of dirty money through speculation. They can afford to buy houses, but how can honest people like us compete with them? If I had that kind of money, would I be standing here asking you for a house?"
I initially thought Tongyao only owned one milk tea shop, but then I heard from others in the community that Tongyao owns several chain stores and makes tens of times more than Dr. Si’s salary. With so much money, she could buy a house anywhere. Of course, she wouldn’t want a house allocated by the hospital.
Seeing Si Chen and his wife approach, Director Wu quickly signaled to Liu Qing to stop talking, "Look at you, making reckless comments again, just stop."
"Why can’t I speak out? They are making dirty money from speculation, everyone in the residential community knows it! Even the Dean tolerates it..."
"The state encourages people to engage in business and entrepreneurship. We’re just responding to the call of the state by doing legitimate business. You might want to understand what speculation really means before you start accusing others," Si Chen interjected suddenly, startling Liu Qing who was talking behind his back.
Tong Yao was also surprised to see Si Chen intervene. She had wanted to retort against Liu Qing just now, but didn’t expect Si Chen to speak out first. That was fine too; at least it saved her from having to say anything.
Liu Qing hadn’t expected the usually quiet Si Chen to confront her. She was caught red-handed badmouthing someone and felt somewhat guilty. Flushing, she didn’t dare to say another word.
Si Chen just looked at her expressionlessly, then proceeded to carry Tong Yao upstairs.
Seeing this, Liu Qing spit disgustedly, "Shameless, so many people are watching, and they’re still hugging each other. They’re not even embarrassed. I feel embarrassed just looking at them."
Director Wu frowned at her, "I have something to discuss with Dr. Si, the allocation of the house wasn’t my sole decision. It’s useless for you to come to me. If you want to talk to the Dean, go ahead! But let me remind you, if things escalate, it could affect your husband’s career."
Having said that, he ascended the stairs. He caught up with Si Chen at his door and called out to him, "Dr. Si, I need to talk to you about something."
Si Chen nodded, "Just give me a moment, I’ll take Yaoyao inside first."
Since Director Wu was quite a bit older than Si Chen, Tong Yao thought that the elder might find such behavior objectionable, so she quickly explained, "Director Wu, I’ve hurt my leg, so Ah Chen had to carry me home."
Indeed, hearing these words, Director Wu immediately laughed, "Then you should rest and try to move around as little as possible to recover more quickly."
As Tong Yao had thought, Director Wu was quite traditional. He didn’t quite agree with Si Chen carrying Tong Yao home, but he also knew that young people couldn’t be compared with his own generation. Hearing Tong Yao’s explanation, he instantly understood.
"Can’t argue with that. Even if she weren’t his wife and was a total stranger, if she indeed hurt her leg, he as a doctor would have to carry her if need be. The saying ’the good doctor is gender-blind’ originated just so."
"Stay seated and don’t move around. I’ll be back in a bit," Si Chen placed Tong Yao on the bed, instructing her to not to move until he came back. While Tong Yao’s leg wasn’t seriously injured, the long walk back had caused too much friction between the wound and her clothes. It could easily get inflamed and negatively affect the healing of the wound if she continued walking around.
Tong Yao retorted playfully, "I got it, Dr. Si. Go ahead! Don’t keep Director Wu waiting too long." n𝚘𝚟pub.𝚌o𝚖
"I’ll be back soon." Si Chen gave Tong Yao a doting gaze before turning around and leaving.
No sooner had he stepped out than the playful cat strode leisurely in.
The cat meowed, "Want to hear some big news?"
"What’s the big news?" Upon hearing there was some big news, Tong Yao showed some interest. She had to stay home all day tomorrow, so she had to rely on the gossiping cat to pass the time.
The playful cat jumped onto the closet, then said in a meditative manner, "Liu Qing didn’t get a house allocated to her and has been in a foul mood all day. She has been snapping at anyone who speaks to her, and she has had a bad look on her face for the whole day. The couple planned to let her go to Director Wu to kick up a fuss to see if they could score a house."
Tong Yao rolled her eyes, "I already knew about it from downstairs, give me something special."
The playful cat meowed unsatisfactorily, "When I went out for a date today, I saw Lin Man having dinner with a man. They were laughing and chatting, looking very intimate. I guess they’re about to start dating."
Lin Man with a man?
Tong Yao immediately thought of Zhao WenKai and her brow furrowed. Whether Wenkai was using Lin Man, or had other motives, it was very unlikely for a man to resist an attractive woman who didn’t reject him. Maybe Zhao really liked Wang Chun, but that doesn’t mean he would remain chaste for her.
What if they did do something behind her back? Wouldn’t Wang Chun be heartbroken?
Wang Chun is really close to Zhao Wenkai now, as if she’s fallen head over heels for him. It wouldn’t be appropriate for her to say something out of the blue.
