Chapter 317 – Notification and Decision
Chen Shuhao was stunned after hearing the news!
Demolition? They are planning to demolish this area?
How come they didn’t know about it?
The Chen family had some connections in certain departments, but they had never heard about any demolition in this area, and it’s happening next month?
Could this really be true?
But then Chen Shuhao thought again, his future brother-in-law and Qingqing wouldn’t play such a trick on him.
“Wentao, did Qingqing mention who told her this news?”
“Mom told her.”
“And who did your mom hear it from?”
“We don’t know that.”
“Shuhao, I’ve said everything I needed to. It’s late, so I’m going back now,” Xu Wentao said.
After saying this, Xu Wentao didn’t linger and went back to his car, driving away.
Chen Shuhao was left standing there, still trying to process everything.
Could this really be true?
But this news came from his future mother-in-law, who had no intention of selling the house. So there should be some credibility to it.
Qingqing’s mother, his future mother-in-law, was a very smart person.
Anyway, it’s just a month. Perhaps he could wait a bit longer?
Just then, Chen Shuhao suddenly remembered something and hurriedly ran back home.
As he rushed into the living room, he saw his father about to sign the contract with a pen in hand.
Chen Shuhao’s eyes widened, and he shouted, “Don’t sign!”
The living room, which had been somewhat quiet, suddenly became tense. Everyone, including the members of the Chen family and the real estate agent handling the house sale, turned their attention to him.
Chen Shuhao ran over, breathing heavily, and said to his father, “Dad, don’t sign, let’s wait another month.”
“Why?” Father Chen asked, echoing the question on everyone’s mind in the room.
Facing the questioning gazes of so many family members, Chen Shuhao took a deep breath and said, “Dad, just now Qingqing asked Wentao to tell me that our area will undergo demolition in a month, and our neighborhood might be within the demolition zone.”
“What, demolition!”
“Demolition!”
The two words “demolition” struck everyone present with shock. Though the Chen family owned several properties, the prospect of demolition presented an unexpected opportunity.
Everyone knew the benefits of demolition.
However…
“This area being demolished, how is that possible? I have never heard any news about demolition here, not just here, but for this year, the whole city of Tianjin isn’t scheduled for any demolitions,” said Lin Xingzhong, the real estate agent handling the transaction.
A middle-aged man, Lin Xingzhong’s eyes carried a hint of disdain and disbelief as he spoke.
He wasn’t lying when he said this. As professionals in real estate transactions, they had certain sources of information, but he had never heard of such plans.
If this were true, he wouldn’t have pursued this deal with the Chen family, risking the relationship he and Mr. Chen had built.
“It’s not just me. If there were really something, your Chen family would definitely have known before me.”
If there really was going to be a demolition, the Chen family, already aware and confirmed of this news, would definitely not sell their house.
“Nephew, your fiancée probably heard some gossip. Maybe she’s been misled,” he added skeptically.
The rest of the Chen family, including Father Chen, looked at Chen Shuhao with eyes that showed they were more inclined to believe Lin Xingzhong’s words.
“Dad, Wentao said the news came from Qingqing’s mother,” Chen Shuhao continued.
“Her mother originally planned to sell some of the large bungalows, but not anymore.”
When they heard that the news came from Xu Aian, everyone in the Chen family fell silent.
Father Chen’s expression also became serious and thoughtful, furrowing his brows.
Who is Xu Aian? Father Chen and everyone in the Chen family knew.
She was an extremely intelligent woman. Otherwise, a single mother couldn’t have raised four children so well.
By the way, it’s worth mentioning that Aunt Xu is the director and doctor at Tianjin People’s Hospital.
As a doctor, especially as the director, her abilities and connections were not to be underestimated.
One reason why Father Chen agreed to let his eldest son, Chen Shuhao, marry Xu Qingqing was because these two young people had gone through hardships together during their time in the countryside and had a deep affection for each other. Qingqing was also a fine young woman.
There was another important reason: Xu Qingqing’s mother was Xu Aian.
The Chen family deeply understood that marriage was not just between two individuals but between two families.
Therefore, the parents of the other party were very important.
With Xu Aian as Qingqing’s mother, it was an extremely important reason for the Chen family to agree to this marriage.
They had a very good impression of Xu Aian and recognized her abilities.
Originally, when they heard about the demolition news, they didn’t believe it and thought it was impossible.
But now, since this news came from Xu Aian, and she had stopped selling the house, it indicated that the matter was quite credible.
And besides, the fact that Xu Wentao came specifically to tell Shuhao this news late at night made them believe that Xu Aian must have agreed to it.
And they also believed that Xu Aian, as their future relative, would not deceive them.
After some contemplation, Father Chen, as the head of the household, made the first decision.
“Well then, Xingzhong, let’s temporarily hold off on selling this house. Let’s wait a bit longer?”
“Of course, Brother Chen. The contract hasn’t been signed yet, and the house is still under your name. Naturally, it’s your call,” replied Lin Xingzhong, whose attitude had now changed.
Of course, this change was also because of Xu Aian.
Xu Aian, it could be said, was a woman known throughout half of Tianjin.
She was too capable.
When her former husband tried to scheme against her, she decisively dealt with him, and their entire family left Tianjin in embarrassment.
Therefore, if the demolition news came from Xu Aian, while not guaranteed, it was certainly more reliable.
So, the Chen family couldn’t sell their house for now.
Otherwise, if there really was demolition later and he had persuaded the Chen family to sell their house now, they would definitely resent him.
His relationship with Mr. Chen was good, so there was no need to complicate things. Besides, the Chen family also had a certain status in Tianjin.
Such families could only be befriended, not offended.
Moreover, after hearing that the news came from Xu Aian, he was considering whether to invest in some houses after this month.
If demolition did happen, he would definitely profit.
“Alright, that’s decided then. Let’s wait and see after a month,” Father Chen concluded decisively, and the rest of the Chen family had no objections.
Father Chen thought, if demolition really happened after a month, this marriage would truly be auspicious. Xu Qingqing brought good fortune to her husband even before marrying into the family.
