Chapter 24 — I Was Forced to Pay 400,000 Yuan for an Unreal Window

One side of the meeting... Is the residents' representative committee led by me. The other side... Are the leaders of city departments. Same new face. Giang Thanh's largest state-owned construction group... Giang Thanh Construction. Team leader Vuong... personally chaired this meeting. He announced the results of liquidation of Hoanh Nghiep Real Estate's assets. Due to Liu Jianjun's many years of waste and dispersal of assets... The company has long been insolvent. The remaining assets... Absolutely not enough to pay for further construction costs. Hearing this... The joy that had just appeared on the faces of the resident representatives... was immediately covered with a layer of dark clouds. Just as the atmosphere in the hall sank… Group Leader Vuong suddenly changed his tone. He raised the volume. His eyes swept over each resident representative.

“City Party Committee…”

“Absolutely will not let ordinary people…”

“We must pay for the crimes of criminals!”

He pointed to the representative of Giang Thanh Construction next to him.

“After research…”

“The city government decided…”

“Deliver the entire remaining construction portion of phase three of Phi Thuy Giang Nam…”

“Let Giang Thanh Construction Group take over completely!”

“City budget…”

“A dedicated capital will be deducted…”

“Doing a startup fund.”

“Ensure the project can be re-constructed smoothly.”

“Giang Thanh Construction side…”

“Also committed…”

“The entire project and finishing touches will be completed at the lowest price…”

“Quality guaranteed.”

“So that people can stay in safe houses.”

“Houses where you can truly live in peace of mind.”

“Most important…”

Team leader Vuong's voice echoed throughout the large hall.

“All residents…”

“No need to spend another penny!”

After a short moment of silence… The entire hall… Exploded with thunderous applause and cheers. Emotions that had been suppressed for more than two years... were finally completely released in that moment. Many elderly residents... Can no longer suppress their emotions. Immediately burst into tears. They hugged each other. Pat each other firmly on the shoulder. Use the simplest way... To share this joy that comes too late. I stood in the middle of the crowd... Looking at that scene. My eye sockets also suddenly felt stinging. From that phone call demanding compensation... To the confrontation on the rooftop. Then the media got involved. Legal battle. Finally the police showed up… All this way… We went through so many doubts. Too many threats. And torment. But in the end… We still made it through. We use solidarity and perseverance... In exchange for final victory. One year later. Phase three of Phi Thuy Giang Nam... Officially handed over. The construction site was overgrown with weeds every year... It has turned into a beautiful residential area filled with green trees and the sound of birds. Each brand new building... Sparkling under the sun. The cold concrete frame from before... Has been put on a warm coat. I also got the key to apartment 1201. The apartment is fully completed. Shiny glass door. Clean and pristine. I deliberately walked to the window... The place where this whole story started. Push the door open. The cool breeze immediately rushed in. Looking down from this place... You can see the fountain in the middle of the central garden. And the outline of the city in the distance. And solid. Moving day... Extreme group of residents in the area bustling. This new group... Formed by a new management company. There is no longer any resentment or anger in the group. Instead… They are enthusiastic greetings between neighbors. And the excitement of a new life.

“@Everyone”

“7 o'clock tonight!”

“Large lawn in the central garden!”

“Our residents' representative board will organize a BBQ party to celebrate the housewarming!”

“Whoever has money contributes money, whoever has the strength contributes!”

“Bring the whole family to have fun!”

It was Ly Kien Quoc who sent the message. Now he has become an honorary advisor to the new term residents' representative board. The bottom was immediately filled with: All kinds of celebratory stickers. I looked at my phone... Laughed softly. Then reply in the group:

“I will definitely come.”

Put the phone down… I walked out to the balcony. Lean against the railing. The children were running and chasing each other on the grass. Adults gathered in groups of three and three to chat. Everyone's face was full of happiness. I understand. This is the most beautiful ending of the whole story. We defeated the evil dragon… Not to become the new hero. But just to be like this now. Return to the most normal and peaceful life. Stay in a room with a view of the scenery. Feel the sun. Waiting for a BBQ party among the neighbors. This world is magical. You risk your life to fight to the end... Just to protect something... That should have belonged to you from the beginning. Ordinary happiness of an ordinary person.