Chapter 116 Return to Beijing and buy a house
After more than half a month, Fang Xiang finally returned to the capital.
Unlike the humid south, the air in the capital is filled with the smell of sandstorms.
Looking at the slightly gray sky, I don’t know whether it has passed or not.
But for Fang Xiang, these are not what he cares about most.
Before returning to Beijing from Nancheng, Fang wanted to have a phone call with Professor Xu.
The earthquake in the First Ministry of Machine Building has finally passed.
This also means that Fang wants to regain his freedom and can run around anywhere.
For Fang Xiang, the first thing to do is to buy the courtyard in Donghuamen as soon as possible.
After getting out of the station, I took the bus back to Nanluoguxiang.
The first stop is Jiaodaokou Police Station.
"Wow, I haven't seen you for more than half a month.
"He's been elusive for days, is he doing some confidential work?"
Wei Shengli, who was on duty, showed a look of disgust when he saw Fang Xiang.
"Get lost, lend me your bike, I left mine at school."
Fang Xiang took out the gift he had prepared long ago and threw it directly on Wei Shengli's desk.
"Hey! Master Fang, be fair!"
Wei Shengli saw a big bag full of Jiangnan specialties.
My eyes instantly became like 100-watt light bulbs, almost emitting light.
He quickly took out the bicycle key from his pocket and threw it to Fang Xiang.
"I still have things to do. If you're not in a hurry tonight, wait for me to come back."
Fang Xiang got on his bicycle, said something, and rode away.
After a while, they arrived at Liu Shuying's courtyard.
I threw a few cigarettes to the familiar guards at the door, chatted with them for a few words, and then was allowed to pass.
"Auntie, I'm here to see you."
When he arrived at Liu Shuying's house, Fang Xiang parked his bicycle and took the prepared gifts in his hands.
"Hey, why are you here? It's not the weekend, why don't you have classes?"
Mother Liu was knitting a sweater at home. When she heard Fang Xiang's voice, she opened the door.
“I just came back from a business trip in the south and brought some local specialties.
I thought you might like it, so I came here right after I got off the train."
Fang wanted to know that the best way to win over a girlfriend was to win over the mother-in-law.
At this time, his mouth was as if covered with honey, and he said whatever sounded nice.
"Auntie, last time Liu Shuying mentioned that the courtyard house in Donghuamen is now available for purchase?"
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Fang wanted to tell the purpose of his visit today.
"Hey, you're talking about this matter, your uncle has specifically explained it to you.
Wait for me to make a call."
Mother Liu slapped her thigh and hurried to find a phone.
Liu Shuying had told her and Liu's father about this matter early in the morning.
At that time, they all thought that this was the wedding house that Fang wanted to choose.
Later, Mother Liu went over to take a look.
I felt it was pretty good, so I urged it several times and finally got through several layers of relationships.
“I’ve already told you to go directly to the District Management Committee and look for Director Wang.
After that, she will give you a letter of introduction, and you just need to go to the Donghuamen Street Office."
Mother Liu came over after the call and picked up a piece of paper.
I wrote Fang Xiang the address of the district management committee and Director Wang’s office phone number.
"Okay, thank you Auntie, I won't bother you anymore.
Before the holiday is over, hurry up and get this done."
Fang Xiang took the note and glanced at it. It was not far from here.
While it's still early, try to finalize the house issue today.
"Go ahead, when you're done, remember to come back for dinner in the evening."
Mother Liu now likes Fang Xiang more and more and almost treats him as her own son.
"I don't think I can come. I have to go back to report for leave, and the final exams are next month.
The pressure is quite high. I will come to see you when I have a holiday."
Fang Xiang said a few polite words and then left the Liu family compound.
After going out, I rode all the way to Guangqumen under the scorching sun and in the dusty streets.
When he arrived at the gate of the management committee, Fang Xiang showed his student ID and entered the office building smoothly.
"Director Wang, hello, I'm Fang Xiang, Liu Shuying's boyfriend."
After entering the director's office, Fang Xiang introduced himself.
"You are Xiaoying's boyfriend? You are so handsome.
Don’t call me Director, call me Aunt Wang.”
Director Wang, who was in his forties but not yet fifty, stood up with a smile when he saw Fang Xiang.
"Hello Aunt Wang."
Fang Xiang was confused for a moment about the relationship between Director Wang and the Liu family.
But I thought it must be good, so I obeyed and called her Auntie Wang.
"I saw you once last summer.
I was far away at that time and couldn't see it clearly.
Today, I realized that Xiaoying really has good taste. "
Aunt Wang smiled and picked up the thermos and poured Fang Xiang a cup of tea.
Then he started praising him, which made Fang Xiang feel a little embarrassed.
"You saw me last summer?"
Fang Xiang was a little confused when he heard this.
"That night, you sent Xiaoying home.
At that time, I was taking a walk in the yard to digest my food, and I saw you two talking under a telephone pole from a distance.
When I approached, you rode away on your bike."
As soon as Aunt Wang explained, Fang Xiang suddenly remembered that it was the first time he sent Liu Shuying home.
"Really?! It was dark and I didn't see you."
Fang Xiang touched his head and pretended to be embarrassed.
"Are you here to get a letter of introduction? I have it ready for you."
After a few pleasantries, Director Wang took out the prepared letter of introduction and stuffed it into Fang Xiang's hand.
"Come back, when you graduate. If you can't find a job you like.
Then come to Aunt Wang, I will arrange an easy and simple job for you.
So that you two can sign up for the big fat boy sooner."
Before leaving, Aunt Wang sent her downstairs and said something that made Fang Xiang blush.
"Okay, Auntie, I'll remember that. I might come and trouble you someday."
Fang Xiang chatted with Director Wang for a long time before she found out that she and the Liu family were old friends.
I might as well not be polite now.
"Go ahead. If you have time, bring Xiaoying and come sit with your aunt."
After saying goodbye to Director Wang, Fang Xiang rushed to the Donghuamen Street Office.
After explaining the purpose of his visit, the director of the street office warmly welcomed Fang Xiang.
After showing the letter of introduction and student ID card as proof of identity.
Director Zhao from the Street Office readily took out the house documents from the brown paper bag and pushed them in front of Fang Xiang.
"Director Zhao, how much does this house cost?"
Fang Xiang looked at the documents in front of him, but the director did not mention the money and simply asked about it.
“Generally speaking, when we buy and sell houses, most of us charge 200 yuan per room.
This house has 7 rooms in total, so let's say 1400 yuan."
When Fang Xiang heard the price Director Zhao said, he was stunned. Is it so cheap?
"Why, is it inconvenient? Then what's the price?"
When Director Zhao saw Fang Xiang's expression, he thought that the price he offered was too high.
I was a little anxious at the time because this was something Director Wang from the Management Committee had assigned me to do.
Although they didn't mention the price, it's not good not to charge, right?
That's suspected of selling state-owned assets at a low price, so he will be held accountable, right?
Director Zhao spent many days thinking about the price of 200 yuan per room before finally deciding on it.
It will neither appear too cheap nor be suspected of selling state-owned assets at a low price.
It won’t be too expensive, as that would make people feel like they are causing trouble for their boss.
"No, no, no, I have no objection. How do we trade?"
As soon as Fang Xiang heard what Director Zhao from the street office said, he knew that there was a misunderstanding.
He quickly waved his hands and explained.
"Go to the finance department to pay the money and ask them to issue you an invoice.
Just take this ticket and go to the Housing Management Office to complete the formalities. "
Director Zhao then quickly wiped the sweat off his head.
"Okay, I'll go right away, please.
This is just a small token of my appreciation, please don’t despise it.”
Fang Xiang nodded, put down the gifts of cigarettes, alcohol and tea he had prepared, took the formalities and said goodbye.
How can you not show some appreciation when someone helps you with something?
Moreover, this courtyard is under the management of the street.
Before Director Zhao could refuse, he took the documents and went out.
Once the finance department paid the money, the bill was issued immediately.
The only remaining procedure is to go to the housing management office to handle the transfer formalities.
