Reborn as a Superpower Girl in the 80s
Chapter 934: Crowdfunding for Housing

Chapter 934: Chapter 934: Crowdfunding for Housing

Gu Hongjuan said with a smile, "Dad, that’s the right way to think. Before, times were tough, and you two were used to saving. We understand that. But now life is better, and you need to change your mindset. We aren’t short on money. Do whatever makes you happy and comfortable. It’s time for you and mom to enjoy some blessings."

Everyone in the room echoed her sentiment. The children were filial, and the old couple had nothing but happiness on their faces, all smiles.

Today, the daughters-in-law were busy in the kitchen while the aunt and younger aunt were looking after the children in the living room. Luo Qiao and Luo Jialin, the two pampered guests, were also pushed out of the kitchen. They sat in the living room, chatting with everyone else.

The eldest aunt recalled something she had heard a few days ago and looked at her daughter not far away, "Jialin, I heard a while ago that the steel factory is planning to build dormitory buildings. Is that true?"

Luo Jialin was peeling an orange for her son, "Yeah, Zheng Zhiyuan also mentioned it. There was a huge fuss about it at the plant. The buildings haven’t even been constructed yet, and there was nearly an uproar. They couldn’t come to a decision before the holiday—it’s a tricky issue."

Song Shiya held her granddaughter, "Building houses is a good thing. What’s there to argue about?"

Luo Jialin wiped the orange juice from her son’s mouth with a handkerchief, "The factory has enough land on the east side to build three buildings, but all the factory’s funds are being invested in the new converter construction, so there’s not much money to spare.

The situation now is that they can either build one building and wait until there is more money to build the remaining two, or they can collect funds by having employees pitch in half, with the factory providing the other half as a subsidy to get all three buildings built.

Obviously, the workers have their complaints. The previous housing was built with the factory’s money, but now, when it’s time for new construction, everyone has to dig into their own pockets. No one is happy about that.

Building just one building won’t work either. That plot of land has been wasted for several years. If we can’t manage to build on it this time, who knows how many years it will lie fallow again. Those waiting for housing are getting anxious.

Because of this matter, there was even a protest at the city government before the New Year. Ah, it’s a headache for the factory leaders too. They can’t have peace, even after they get off work, since people keep coming to their doors."

Luo Qiao listened to her cousin sister and asked, "Sister Jialin, if it’s a collective funding situation, are there specific regulations? Can you choose any size you want, or is it determined by seniority, position, and rank?"

Luo Jialin let her son go play, "From what they say, it’s determined by tenure and rank."

Luo Jialin stood up and called out the door, "Zhiyuan, come here a minute."

Zheng Zhiyuan walked in, "What is it, wife?"

Luo Jialin handed him an orange, "Tell everyone what you know about the collective funding for housing at your plant."

Zheng Zhiyuan found a place to sit, "It looks like we’re going to have to raise the funds. The factory doesn’t have that much money right now. To build all three buildings at once, if the factory were to cover it and something went wrong in the middle, no one could afford it.

Collective funding is the safest option. It won’t affect the new converter that’s being built, and all three buildings can be constructed at the same time. There’s a long line of families in the factory waiting to be allocated housing. Although up to now, housing has been distributed as a welfare benefit, it’s normal for people to have some objections to having to pay for part of it themselves."

Luo Qiao looked at Zheng Zhiyuan, "Brother-in-law, with your rank and tenure, how large of an area could you raise funds for?"

Zheng Zhiyuan thought for a moment, "I guess I could raise funds for about seventy or eighty square meters. With all the honors, maybe even for around eighty-five square meters. But we already have our place, so we won’t join in the frenzy.

We don’t have much money at hand. If we contribute to a small area, it’s not worth it. If we aim for a larger area, we can’t afford it."

Luo Qiao laughed, "You sure are direct, but I think if your factory really starts with collective housing after the New Year, you should be proactive and be at the forefront. You might even be able to get a larger place.

Since half the money for the collective housing comes from you, you co-own that property. In a few years, just invest a bit more money, and the house will be completely yours.

The kids will grow up and will need their own room. Even if you have the money then, there might not be another chance like this. Today’s housing prices are getting higher every day."

Song Shiya agreed with Luo Qiao, "I think Qiaoqiao makes sense. If money is tight, we can all help out, but opportunities like this don’t come often."

Luo Qiao continued, "Auntie’s right, keep an ear out at work. Once registration starts, you go first thing. Try to raise funds for as big of an apartment as possible, it’ll be more spacious for the kids when they grow up."

The Luo family’s grandsons happened to come in at that time and they all said money was not an issue. They told Jialin to just make a call if needed, and they would send the money over.

Upon hearing this, Luo Jialin’s eyes grew warm. No matter the situation, her family stood behind her, giving her unconditional care and support. Her heart swelled with warmth, and her eyes moistened.