Chapter 828: Chapter 297: Unexpected Car Accident (Part 2)
Following Su Zelin, she felt this was the most wise decision she made in her life.
Other classmates wouldn’t dare to consider the issue of housing now, especially in a major provincial city like Lin’an.
Just as the two had left the office, Qin Shiqing arrived right after them.
"Xiaolinzi, are you going to buy an employee apartment at the headquarters too?"
Qin Shiqing also cared about the housing issue.
"Not buying!"
Su Zelin didn’t even think before shaking his head.
"Why? The environment at the headquarters should be pretty good, and it’s convenient for commuting. Isn’t that nice?"
Qin Shiqing was puzzled. ℯℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
"Because there’s no need to buy, I can directly get allocated one when the time comes, haha."
Su Zelin explained with a smile: "The purchasing qualification is only for ordinary employees; some executives will definitely have apartments allocated directly, and certain key employees have housing subsidies, even helping with the down payment. Without this kind of determination, how could a company attract good talent!"
Only then did Qin Shiqing realize: "So that means we’ll soon have our own house?"
"Yes, within eight months, barring any irresistible or accidental factors, the first batch of employee apartments at headquarters will definitely be delivered, and ours will be among them!"
Su Zelin promised.
While they were talking, Song Yuwei also entered, and the two women started discussing the topic enthusiastically.
The female assistant was also quite interested in the employee apartments. Her seniority was considerable, and she wasn’t in a low position in New Era, so she should have a place in the purchasing qualification, and wouldn’t lack housing subsidies.
Although she had the best apartment in the West Lake District, who would mind having more houses, especially when the employee apartments are so cheap. It’s a short walk to the office building, no need to take a car, very convenient.
Actually, Su Zelin already had plans for a super headquarters and employee apartments, but he still bought a house outside for Song MM because if the female assistant lived in the employee apartment, he couldn’t casually visit her home. In the same apartment building, who wouldn’t know him.
After work, he went to the market to buy hairy crabs.
It’s now October, the season when hairy crabs are the fattest and their roe the fullest.
In passing, he called over Lu Haoran and his wife.
While eating, Qin Shiqing mentioned that Su Zelin would be allocated an employee apartment, making Xiaoyanzi envious.
"I work so hard every day attending classes, tutoring after classes to save up for a house down payment, but Su Zelin directly gets an employee apartment. Comparing one to others is really infuriating, 55555..."
After feeling envious, she sighed: "Shiqing, in half a year you’ll move with Su Zelin to the headquarters’ employee apartment, and it’ll be harder for us to meet. I feel reluctant!"
Though the past few months were tiring, they were still fulfilling, as she managed to earn money running a tutoring class, getting closer to her housing goal, and spent time with her best friend. But thinking that such wonderful times might not last, she felt a bit melancholy.
"Hey, Xiaoyanzi, we’re both in Lin’an after all, it’s not hard to meet up."
Qin Shiqing comforted her: "Besides, your tutoring class is making so much money, even if we don’t move into the company’s employee apartment, in a year or more you’ll have your own house, right? Eventually, you’ll move out too; we’re just moving a bit faster."
Xiaoyanzi thought it made sense.
With her current savings speed with her boyfriend, saving over a hundred thousand a year isn’t a problem. At most two years, with a bit of help from her family, she’ll have the down payment for a house. If she didn’t intend to buy a better, bigger one, it could even be sooner.
"Well, that’s true."
Xiaoyanzi felt relieved.
Unlike girls, guys and easy-going friends don’t tend to be so sentimental. They’re all in Lin’an, what’s there to worry about.
Besides, the two guys were busy eating crabs at the moment, occasionally having a drink.
Under the influence of the easy-going friend, Lu Haoran developed some alcohol tolerance, though very limited, and Xiaoyanzi wouldn’t let him drink much, always controlling the amount.
After dinner, Xiaoyanzi went back to run her tutoring class while Su Zelin went to the study room for about an hour as usual, browsing the news and chatting on Q Whatnot. After coming out, he found Qin Shiqing had already showered and was leaning back on the couch talking on the phone.
The silk nightdress showed off her well-proportioned fair legs, very enticing.
After graduating, Qin Shiqing no longer wore pure cotton cartoon pajamas like she used to, her style becoming more womanly.
The easy-going friend sat next to his girlfriend, his hands and feet becoming mischievous, only to be glared at by Shiqing, who lightly slapped his mischievous hand as a punishment.
Su Zelin was undeterred, leaving the girl somewhat helpless, and she could only let him fool around.
While "harassing" his girlfriend, he also heard what she was chatting about with Liu Sufen.
"Although Zelin can get a house, if you have the opportunity, you should get one for yourself. Two houses are better than one. In any case, these company and unit’s collective housing are much cheaper than those outside, very cost-effective. Non-employees of the unit and company can’t even buy them if they want!"
Tonight, Liu Sufen called, discussing the housing issue.
Now, her daughter and future son-in-law were obviously planning to develop long-term in Lin’an, so the Qin family’s elders intended to gather a down payment with their neighbors to let the couple buy a house sooner. Unexpectedly, Qin Shiqing delivered good news that buying a house wasn’t necessary, as Su Zelin had an apartment allocation, and she hoped her own daughter could also get one.
"Mom, I’ve only joined the company briefly, and there are many senior employees waiting ahead. It’s hardly my turn so soon!"
"Hey, that’s uncertain. Don’t forget Zelin is an executive in the company. With a little use of his connections, you might just get one."
"If we do that, other employees are likely to have opinions. Besides, this is just the first batch of employee apartments; there will be a second batch, third batch later. I’m not in a hurry! So don’t worry unnecessarily. I’ll hang up now, and I’ll call you next time. Bye-bye!"
Not wishing to tangle this topic too long with herself Old Ma, especially with her boyfriend by her side not behaving, Qin Shiqing hurriedly hung up, then was carried into the room by the easy-going friend, her protests ineffective.
On the following morning, Su Zelin drove Qin Shiqing to Dingsheng Mansion and didn’t enter the parking lot, as he had to rush to Shenghai.
"Xiaolinzi, be careful on the road, don’t drive too fast. If you feel sleepy, rest in a service area first, don’t force yourself to drive while fatigued!"
Before getting out of the car, Qin Shiqing reminded him.
Su Zelin was a veteran driver, his driving skills were confident, yet this morning he seemed off, slightly dazed, yawning all the way.
For Qin Shiqing, cohabitation was almost perfect, but one unresolved issue was her boyfriend’s unfulfilled desires, occasionally causing insomnia, though Qin Shiqing didn’t know the Oscar-winning actor was constantly performing for her, one of the easy-going friend’s tactics for pursuing the childhood sweetheart.
"I know, I will find a way. I will call when I arrive at Shenghai."
While speaking, Su Zelin yawned again, his acting convincing, yawning naturally.
He bid farewell to his girlfriend, left the urban area, got on the expressway, and changed the car CD to a disco disk as something energetic is needed when driving long distances.
As a business car, the Passat wasn’t known for handling and power. However, if you’re willing to give some oil, it provides some driving sensation, quickly accelerating to over 130.
Up ahead appeared a large truck. Su Zelin signaled to move to the overtaking lane, about to overtake, when the truck’s cab suddenly swerved, heading toward the overtaking lane.
The situation was sudden, but Su Zelin reacted quickly. He instinctively stepped on the brakes to urgently decelerate while honking in warning, yet he was still a bit late and the truck locked the Passat’s path entirely, leaving no room to evade, ultimately scraping against the Santana’s front.
Luckily, the Passat had slowed significantly by then, though the immense impact from the truck’s tail swing caused the small car to lose balance, side-hitting the highway barrier.
With intense shaking, Su Zelin felt the world spinning.
Through the shattered car window, all he could see outside were upside-down sceneries.
His vision gradually blurred, and the next moment he lost consciousness.
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