The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead
Chapter 276 - 266: Grand Gesture

Chapter 276: Chapter 266: Grand Gesture

In addition to the just-mentioned type, there were also ones with one staircase for two households; both two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments, and there were also one with one staircase for four households, three two-bedroom units, and one three-bedroom unit.

Xue Jianian, in total, was allocated one three-bedroom apartment, five two-bedroom apartments, and one studio apartment.

The two-bedroom units on the first floor of the building with four units, and the three-bedroom unit seemed suitable, but the layout of the three-bedroom wasn’t very good.

Lu Jingqiu suggested they pick the building with one staircase for two households, to get one whole floor. With the remaining four two-bedroom and one studio apartment, they should choose a building with a good location, and go for the third and fourth floors, not too high and not too low, which would be easier to rent out later.

Lu Jingqiu herself was allocated one three-bedroom apartment, three two-bedroom apartments, and one studio apartment. She chose three two-bedroom apartments that got plenty of sunlight, available on various floors, with the studio on the third floor and the three-bedroom also on the third floor of another building, both facing the sunrise.

When Lu Jingqiu was choosing her apartments, she saw there were duplexes on the top floor, on the eighth.

She could totally swap one out, but she chose not to. If she were to live here long-term, it might be something to consider. But as she was renting them out, three or two-bedroom apartments were better.

Moreover, the duplexes were on the eighth floor, which would be fine if there were an elevator. But only two of the taller buildings here had elevators.

It wasn’t just their two families picking out apartments today; factory workers whose houses had been demolished were also choosing on the same day.

Of course, the office leaders picked first. Uncle Lin chose a two-bedroom apartment.

When they came out with their contracts, the factory staff were already drawing lots and lining up to choose their apartments, smiles of joy spreading across their faces.

Lu Jingqiu also saw the Liu family, who seemed to have a bit of disdain on their faces as they came out.

Xue Jianian pulled her aside and whispered, "Don’t bother with them. Grandma said that their family sold a house last year and bought one nearby for their son, just in time to catch the edge of the demolition wave."

"Even though it was a demolition, they spent a few thousand yuan more for a house, so they definitely feel like they’ve lost out."

"No one else to blame for that," she said, then looked at the contract in her hand again. She could barely contain her smile as she looked at the seven apartments listed, "Jingqiu, I truly didn’t expect that in less than a year, I would have seven apartments—seven, y’know. It’s all thanks to you! During New Year’s, I followed you and bought two, and we even partnered up to buy that pond," she said, turning to boast to Wei Jincheng, "Jincheng, what do you think? I have good taste, right?"

Wei Jincheng smiled at her affectionately, "It’s not about your taste; it’s because you met a good friend like Comrade Lu."

Xue Jianian nodded repeatedly, "Exactly right. Jingqiu, later I’ll take you and Jincheng to the largest state-owned restaurant in Yangcheng City. Order whatever dishes you want, my treat today."

"You said it, no going back on your word now."

"Whoever goes back on their word is a puppy. After dinner, I’ll take you shopping. You can pick whatever clothes you want in the store."

"That’s quite generous."

"How could I not be? I’ve struck it rich. Seven apartments, and not just any, new apartment buildings; once they’re finished, I can sell each for at least five or six thousand."

Lu Jingqiu wagged a finger from side to side and said, "NONONO, they call these commercial housing. Do you know what commercial housing is? It’s housing that can be sold to all citizens. As long as you have the money, you can buy it.

And the selling price won’t be low either."

Xue Jianian asked, "So how much do I have to spend to buy one?"

Lu Jingqiu thought for a moment and said, "It seems like they calculate by square meter, just like our houses, for example. If they’re similar in size, they give you a two-bedroom. A slightly larger one gets a three-bedroom. Smaller ones get a one-bedroom.

Even a one-bedroom is over forty square meters. You see, the two-bedroom they allocated to us is over eighty square meters. Of course, there are also three-bedrooms that are just over sixty square meters. I think most residents would swap their bigger two-bedroom for a smaller three-bedroom and a single room."

"But that wouldn’t be enough space."

"The extra space can be offset with money."

Wei Jincheng, who was standing by, said, "Yeah, I heard Director Lin explaining it to the employees of the factory. He said it’s five hundred yuan per square meter, quite a sum."

"Five hundred, then... then a forty-eight square meter place would cost over twenty thousand yuan?"

Lu Jingqiu corrected, "The factory’s internal staff should also have benefits. If they were to sell it externally, it would definitely be higher. It would have to be... seven to eight hundred yuan per square meter at least."

Upon hearing this, Wei Jincheng couldn’t keep calm, "Per square meter? Seven to eight hundred? Our monthly wages are only a few dozen yuan. Buying a house would cost tens of thousands of yuan, who could afford that? They won’t be able to sell it at all."

Lu Jingqiu chuckled and said laughingly, "That’s not necessarily true. Don’t forget that there are a lot of people in business now. Just like you, don’t you earn money quickly? Seeing such houses, wouldn’t you be tempted? Having the means to earn and coming across such good houses, you’d surely find a way to buy one.

You shouldn’t think ordinary people can’t afford it. Want to bet that when they start selling, people will be lining up, scrambling to get one?"

Xue Jianian pulled her back, saying, "Don’t, no bets. I can’t beat you in a wager. I believe what you’re saying."

However, these words shocked Wei Jincheng, who didn’t speak but was still doubtful at heart.

Little did he know that later on, seeing those people queuing up at the sales office with stools in hand, he would truly be shocked. From then on, a huge change took place in his heart.

The group first went home to inform their grandparents about the situation, saying that they would go out for lunch today. The two elderly people were getting on in years and didn’t fancy going out; it was too much of a hassle, so they let the three of them go.

Xue Jianian said they would bring back some delicious food when they returned, so the elders wouldn’t need to cook dinner.

In the end, they really did take her to the biggest state-owned restaurant in Yangcheng City. After eating, they took her shopping. Lu Jingqiu didn’t go, but who would have known that the two would go to the Friendship Store at some point and buy her a very expensive watch.

In the evening, back in the room, Xue Jianian slipped it into her hands with an air of mystery, "Here, this is for you. Don’t reject it. If you do, I’ll give you an apartment instead."

Lu Jingqiu couldn’t refuse and said helplessly, "Is it really so exaggerated?"

"It is. Jingqiu, have you ever calculated how much I could earn with my seven apartments at the price you mentioned? Over three hundred thousand yuan, over three hundred thousand, Comrade Lu. Do you understand what this means? An ordinary person might not make that much in a lifetime. All this is thanks to you. We partnered to buy the pond, I offered you an extra apartment and you refused, so I am giving you a thousand-yuan watch. You can’t reject this, either. If you do, I’ll think you were actually dissatisfied with our pond agreement."

"You really put it to the extreme; if I don’t accept, it looks like I’m being fussy. Fine, I’ll accept it. How could I take advantage of this?"

"This isn’t taking advantage, it’s our sincere way of thanking you. Jingqiu, I consider you a friend. Please accept it; consider it a gift from me."

Lu Jingqiu thought it over and then accepted it, planning in her heart to find an opportunity to give her a gift in return one day.

However, today they were truly happy. With five apartments, she herself was worth over two hundred thousand yuan now.

This joyful news, she would find a chance to share with her family in Nanzhou tomorrow so they could be happy too.