Grassroots lawyers also have their day

Chapter 942 The Aroma of Food

"Chuan'er, we've come at the perfect time, there's a performance today!" Fatty Wan called out.

Wang Chuan sat down next to Wan Pangzi, while Wu Hongyan, Gao Yunmei, and Yue Shan sat together.

"Why does your sister-in-law look so pale? Did you have a fight?" Wang Chuan picked up a meat skewer and asked Wan Pangzi in a low voice.

"Don't even mention it. Your sister-in-law had a fight with the property management today over changing a light bulb," said Fatty Wan.

"Why?" Wang Chuan asked casually while eating skewers.

"When your sister-in-law came home this afternoon, the light bulb in the living room was out. She called the property management, but they kept making excuses. Your sister-in-law got angry and yelled at them."

These bastards in the property management are like gangsters; all they do is collect property fees. They do nothing else. Nobody cleans the house, and they act like they own the place. If you call them to fix something in your house, they make excuses. But if it's a chargeable item, they're all eager to help.

"The residents of several neighborhoods nearby are all relocated residents from two nearby villages. The two villages planned to take matters into their own hands, coax the property management company away, and negotiate to lower the property management fees to just enough to pay the maintenance staff's wages. But guess what happened after the report was submitted?" Fatty Wan said.

"It's approved?!" Wang Chuan exclaimed.

"The higher-ups disagree. The district said that the property management fee follows a uniform standard and they don't agree to lower the price! You know, we've all made our own in the village and don't need a property management company anymore, so the price can't be adjusted!"

What kind of rule is this? These days, everyone's corrupt, and there's nowhere to seek justice! Back when the village wasn't being demolished, the village committee did a great job with sanitation. If there was anything going on in the village, we'd just go to the village committee, and they'd handle it perfectly.

Now that they've moved, everyone's living together in one place, and there's nowhere to park. The underground parking lot is empty and unusable. I just don't understand how this good thing could turn into this mess by these bastards. All they care about is political achievements, and this is what they call political achievements? It's all just a shiny turd on the surface!

"Hey, this isn't even about corruption anymore, it's about competence! You could at least be a little corrupt and get things done! The problem is that some people take the money but don't do anything, they talk a good game but when things get tough, they just spout bureaucratic nonsense, it's all for nothing, you can't count on them for anything! How's your villa area?" Fatty Wan asked.

"It's alright where I live. The property management patrols every day and is very proactive about everything, big or small! They check people coming in and out very strictly!" Wang Chuan said.

"The property management fees are high, but the service is definitely different. Unlike our resettlement housing community, there's no service at all, and the property management fees are ridiculously high. If you don't pay them, they'll sue you. What kind of business is this? It's blatant robbery!" said Fatty Wan.

"It's not all about money. I heard that high-ranking officials' families live in the villa area. Would they dare not provide good service? If the service isn't good today, someone will talk to their boss before the night even starts. We're just benefiting from it!"

"Why don't you move in with us?" Wang Chuan said.

"Your villa area is nice, but it's too expensive, easily costing tens of millions. I'm short of money!" Fatty Wan said with a wry smile.

"Come on, our goal this year is to generate over 100 million in revenue, aiming for 150 million. If we really achieve that, your bonus this year will definitely be substantial. You won't have to worry about not having money then!"

"Life is hard, it's only a few decades long, try to think more positively!" Wang Chuan said.

"Yeah, that's true. I'll think about getting a villa to live in at the end of the year," said Fatty Wan.

The next morning, Wang Chuan drove his parents-in-law to the Capital Airport. When he got home, Wu Hongyan had already packed her suitcase.

"Our train leaves at 11:30, we need to hurry!" Wu Hongyan asked.

Last night, on their way to the barbecue restaurant, Wang Chuan and Wu Hongyan discussed taking Xiao Lele back to their hometown for two days. Wu Hongyan took out her phone and booked high-speed rail tickets.

"Hmm, it's only a little past nine o'clock now, we should have enough time." After saying that, Wang Chuan put the two suitcases in the living room into the trunk of the car.

It was past 1 p.m. when Wang Chuan and his family of three got off the high-speed train. Wu Hongyan had prepared a lot of snacks for Xiao Lele, who had been eating non-stop the whole way and wasn't hungry at all. Wang Chuan and Wu Hongyan also ate some to tide them over.

"Did you take a taxi?!" Wu Hongyan asked.

"No need! Let's go queue for a taxi," Wang Chuan said with a smile.

"Take Lele to the bathroom to pee, it'll take several hours to get home by car," Wu Hong said.

"It's okay, there'll be a restroom soon. Don't rush!" Wang Chuan said, pulling his two large suitcases toward the taxi waiting area.

Nearly half an hour later, the taxi drove into the office area of ​​Xintong Company. The security guard at the gate had already been notified and, seeing Wang Chuan sitting in the taxi, immediately let it pass.

After paying the taxi fare, Wang Chuan asked his wife and son to wait downstairs at the office building. At that moment, a staff member on holiday came over and led Wang Chuan to the underground parking garage.

About half an hour later, a Grand Cherokee stopped in front of Wu Hongyan, and the staff on duty helped Wang Chuan load his luggage into the car.

"Isn't it inappropriate for you to borrow a client's car to go home?" Wu Hongyan said in a low voice after getting into the car.

"Look, they even prepared a child seat. Aren't they thoughtful?" Wang Chuan said with a smile, without answering him.

"I'm talking to you, don't interrupt!" Wu Hongyan said sternly after placing Xiao Lele in the child seat and fastening the seatbelt.

"This car was specially provided for me by General Manager Li. If I don't use it, it'll just sit here idle, which is disrespectful! That wouldn't do! In the future, when I'm not here, the lawyers assigned to me can use it. Isn't that great?"

"Besides, I'm not using his car for free. In addition to providing legal services, I also introduce business to him. Besides being clients, we're now business partners," Wang Chuan explained with a smile.

Wu Hongyan's scrutiny, looking left and right, up and down, made Wang Chuan's skin crawl!

"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?" Wang Chuan asked, puzzled.

"I never expected this! My husband is so amazing, even the CEO of a big corporation provides you with a private car! It seems that being a lawyer has a better future!" Wu Hongyan said with a smile.

"Of course! Do you think your husband is still that little lawyer he used to be? I have over a hundred brothers under me!" Wang Chuan said arrogantly.

"You're really something! You're getting all worked up just because I said you're fat!" Wu Hongyan said with a laugh.

Just then, seeing that Wang Chuan hadn't left after getting into the car, the duty manager who had left earlier returned: "Attorney Wang, is there a problem with the car? Do you need my help?"

"It's okay, everything's normal. Thanks!" Wang Chuan said, then stepped on the gas and left the headquarters of Xintong Group.

Along the way, because Xiao Lele was not used to sitting in the car for a long time, the car stopped twice. The three of them got out of the car to move around. By the time Wang Chuan drove home, the sun had already set. The Wang family's courtyard was brightly lit, and the aroma of food wafted out.

"Oh my, my grandson, let Grandma hold you!" When Wang's mother saw Xiao Lele, she quickly walked over and took her grandson from the car.

(End of this chapter)