Chapter 515: There Is No Way, Means There Is No Way

"It can't be processed? What does that mean?" Liu Daneng stood at the office doorway and said with a puzzled look, "How can it not be processed? I've already given you everything you asked for."

An Old Honest Man is just like this; when encountering a problem, he will subconsciously wonder if there is something he didn't do right.

But after thinking for a long time without result, he was certain he had submitted all the materials; he had even specifically taken half a day off for those things.

"Besides, even if something is missing, you should at least tell me what is missing so I can make up for it, but you don't say anything, so I have no way to start the renovation."

However, while Liu Daneng was saying this, Pan Yanyan inside did not react in the slightest, as if she hadn't heard him speak at all.

"Miss, I'm asking you, what should I do now? I've already bought the materials on my end. If they can't get in, I'll have to pay damages to others later."

Liu Daneng truly didn't know what was happening; he was just a person who did things honestly, preparing whatever was needed in an honest manner and then giving it to the other party.

Finally, seemingly uncomfortable with what Liu Daneng was saying, Pan Yanyan spoke up with an expressionless face: "Whether you pay damages or not is none of our business. The leadership above won't approve it, so what's the use of telling me?"

Hearing this, Liu Daneng immediately grew anxious.

"Miss, I... I can't see anyone else at the Property Management, so I can only look for you. Now that the house needs renovation, even if you don't approve it, there must be a reason, right? How can it be that there's just no way?"

Pan Yanyan stood up and shouted back: "No way means no way! Anyway, the leadership won't approve it. If you think there's an issue, go find the leadership!"

"What are you yelling at me for? Do I owe you money or something!"

Just then, a man walked in. Seeing that the situation in front of him was a bit off, he still said, "I'm here to pay the Property Fee."

"Pay over here!" Pan Yanyan glanced at Liu Daneng and sat down, still saying, "What kind of people are there these days? Yelling at me; it's not like I'm the one who did this to you."

Even though Liu Daneng was an Old Honest Man, he was trembling with anger at this moment; the good mood from the smooth handover of the house earlier had long since vanished.

He really wanted to know, why is it so hard for ordinary people to live in a new house!

Before the house was handed over, he worried about it being an unfinished project; after the house was handed over, wanting to renovate brought all sorts of troubles. There was never a single thing that could be done smoothly.

He couldn't stay here any longer because the Small Residential District owner who had entered behind him was looking at him with a strange expression, making him feel ashamed.

He walked out of the office, wanting to find some Property Management leader to ask, but after wandering around for a long time, he didn't see a single person.

He did see the Manager's Office, but the door was locked.

What could he do? Materials needed a pass to enter the site, but the pass couldn't be processed, and they just said there was no way to do it.

Just as he was pondering, the middle-aged man from behind walked out.

Liu Daneng hurried up and asked, "Um, brother, you're also from this Small Residential District, right? Have you renovated? When you renovated, was it easy to get the pass for materials to enter?"

The middle-aged man who was called over looked at Liu Daneng and said, "Brother, you're asking too many questions. I am from this Small Residential District, and I'm currently renovating too."

"The pass is quite easy to get. I came to find them, and they finished it for me in a moment. What's wrong? They won't do it for you?"

Liu Daneng's eyes widened: "They won't do it for me. I asked why, and they just said there's no way. You saw it too; if I raise my voice even a little, they say I'm yelling at her. I don't know what to do."

He paused and added, "Brother, could you please come with me and talk to them? Look, yours was processed smoothly, why can't mine..."

The middle-aged man waved his hands repeatedly upon hearing this: "Uh, let's skip that. I have things to do."

It was obvious that he definitely didn't want to offend the Property Management for the sake of a stranger, even though we all say that the Property Management is actually hired by us.

But many people are clear about the actual situation: they are the ones in charge of you...

Liu Daneng was completely out of options. He wandered around the Property Management for a long time and called all the posted phone numbers, but basically, no one answered...

With no other choice, he thought about it and went all the way back to the Company. They say the Company helps Employees when they have issues; he didn't know if they could help with his matter.

However, he first went to see Lao Yangtou.

Lao Yangtou was still the same. He was very special in the Company; he didn't need to get off work, and of course, the concept of fully being at work didn't exist for him either.

He ate and lived at the Company, equivalent to guarding the door for the Company.

Quietly listening to Liu Daneng finish telling the story, Lao Yangtou said: "Your matter is about what I expected. Regarding that pass you went to process, let me put it this way: it's basically impossible for them to process it for you, you know?"

"Still don't understand? How have you been getting by in society all these years? The Property Management people already told you that day: you have to buy materials from the material suppliers they cooperate with, otherwise they definitely won't let you in."

Lao Yangtou had been on the streets for so many years; what kind of low-down tactics hadn't he seen?

This kind of thing, where they rely on being the Property Management to force you to buy things through their channels, was especially common in the past. It has gradually become less common in the last two years, but less common doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

The material costs for an entire Small Residential District—you could figure out how huge the profit is with your eyes closed!

There's no way around it; the Property Management has this management function. When it comes to house renovation, they really can control you.

If you don't comply with the regulations, they can keep you from entering.

Liu Daneng finally understood. So that was it; no wonder he was intercepted by someone just after leaving the office that day.

The person who sold materials called him later and didn't have any extra words when he saw Liu Daneng refuse; so that's where they were waiting for him.

"Then what should I do? Buy their stuff? Their things are all expensive, and I've already bought all the materials now; it's not easy to return them." Liu Daneng said with a helpless look.

"This is something you have to find their leadership for. By the way, you can actually ask our Company for help with this matter; consult our Company's Legal Department," Lao Yangtou said again.

That's true; since he had the convenience of the Company, he could just find the Company.

At this moment, Liu Daneng was also very glad that he was at Tenda; otherwise, he really wouldn't have known what to do.

Go find another Lawyer for a consultation?

Are you kidding? Now that everyone in the Company knows after various popularizations, the consultation fees for those Lawyers on the market are not cheap.

Just for a simple consultation, he might lose a month's salary.

Liu Daneng hurried toward the Legal Department; he couldn't wait even a minute and just wanted to get this matter resolved quickly.

However, when he arrived at the door of the Legal Department, he was still a bit nervous. He looked inside and hesitated for a long time; after all, he was just a security guard.

But after hesitating for a long time, he steeled his heart—at worst, he'd just lose face.

He knocked on the door, and a voice sounded from inside: "Come in!"

Entering and looking, a young man was sitting inside, whose age seemed to be less than even his own son's.

He sighed; comparing people to others is infuriating. Look at this person, so young and already able to be a legal professional at Tenda.

The one sitting inside was none other than Liu Kang. After helping with a few cases, today was the first time Liu Kang was doing a consultation independently.

It wasn't that they didn't trust him before; although he passed the interview and got in, the necessary probation period was definitely required.

At the very least, you must have the ability before you can be allowed to be on duty.

Seeing Liu Daneng enter, Liu Kang said very warmly, "Hello, please sit here. How should I address you?"

He was not like the old Employees such as Huo Pengfei; he was not very familiar with the Company's security guards, just feeling that he looked a bit familiar.

After all, he saw them every day when he came in.

The other party was very warm, and Liu Daneng's nervousness eased a little immediately.

"That, my surname is Liu. I am, I am a security guard at Tenda. Look, this is my Work Permit..."

Upon hearing this, Liu Kang smiled and said, "It's fine, Uncle Liu. No need to look at that. The fact that you can come here already proves your identity."

"My surname is also Liu; we are from the same clan. What is the matter? Don't be anxious, speak slowly, try to be as comprehensive as possible, and provide more details."

Liu Daneng then began to recount, telling his previous encounter, and finished by saying, "Lao Yangtou said that the Property Management is in cahoots with those selling materials, and if you don't buy from them, you can't get in."

"But I am ready to renovate now, look at this, that Lawyer Liu, what should I do?"

Liu Kang spoke up, "Uncle Liu, I have already roughly understood your situation. Indeed, the Property Management must be in collusion with the one selling materials."

"But whether they are in collusion or not, we cannot solve that, but they have no right to prevent the materials you bought from entering."

"It is not worth it to file a Lawsuit over this matter; by the time the lawsuit is won, who knows when that will be. How about this, after I finish my shift, I will go with you, talk to them, and tell them that what they are doing is illegal."

Hearing this, Liu Daneng hurriedly said, "This... this is too much thanks to Lawyer Liu, it's too much trouble for you."

Liu Kang smiled and said, "It's fine, this is a small matter. Anyway, the Company pays our salaries, so don't worry, the matter is not difficult."

It is not that every case can be approved; for a case like this, to file a Lawsuit without rhyme or reason, it basically wouldn't pass the Director's level.

Because some things can be solved without a lawsuit; otherwise, what do they need you legal staff for? Just to file lawsuits every day?

Liu Kang considered his own abilities to be quite good, and he had made significant progress during his time at Tenda, so he thought about having a good talk with the other party.

When the shift ended, Liu Kang changed his clothes and headed to the Small Residential District Property Management with Liu Daneng.

At this moment, inside the Property Management Office of the Small Residential District, Pan Yanyan was chatting with a colleague.

"It's too troublesome day after day. The Manager just says not to process it, but doesn't come forward himself," Pan Yanyan complained.

The colleague beside her said helplessly, "Who told us to be the ones working for others? If the leader doesn't let us process it, then we can only not process it."

Just as they were chatting, the office door was pushed open, and Pan Yanyan immediately saw the man who had come several times before walk in.

Beside him followed a young man.

"Look, he's here again. This is going to be a scene again."

Before Liu Daneng could speak, Pan Yanyan said directly, "Why are you here again? Didn't I tell you to go find the leader? You coming here won't solve the problem."

Liu Kang, standing beside him, shook his head; this remark made him feel particularly familiar.

In the past, when going to many places to handle affairs, there would be similar words.

"It's useless for you to find us; you coming here won't solve the problem; you should go find XXX."

"Let's not get excited; we are here to solve the problem."

However, when you go to find XXX, they tell you that they can't manage it either and you have to find another place.

Then, after you go around in a circle, you will find that you have returned to the starting point.

And by this time, several months have already passed...

"This young lady, can you let me get a word in?" Liu Kang said.

Pan Yanyan looked at Liu Kang with an impatient face: "What are you saying? Who are you?"

Liu Kang pointed to Liu Daneng beside him and said, "I am this gentleman's Lawyer."

What the heck? With one sentence, Pan Yanyan was instantly stunned there.

On the other side, her colleague was also dumbfounded.

To be reasonable, although it seems very common to consult a Lawyer for something now, have you ever seen someone suddenly call a Lawyer to communicate with you?

Except for a certain handsome guy doing this, it is really rare for others.

As he spoke, Liu Kang also took out his credentials to show them: "Look, a real Lawyer, not an impostor, you are welcome to verify."

Pan Yanyan had never encountered such a thing, so she could only nod and say, "Then say what you have to say."

Liu Kang said, "First point, what you previously told my client, that the pass cannot be processed, has no legal basis, because according to regulations, if your Property Management does not agree to the owner's renovation, you need to provide a reason."

"But you processed the Decoration Permit, yet do not allow the materials to enter, and have not provided any reason."

"This was decided by our leader; I already told him to go find the leader, you tell me..."

Pan Yanyan was shouting there again, and was directly interrupted by Liu Kang.

"Please wait for me to finish speaking. Second point, you are also a staff member here, and a staff member in direct contact, so at this time, you should be the one to provide an explanation!"

"If you cannot provide an explanation, then you need to contact your leader to provide an explanation, rather than telling my client to contact the leader himself."

This is another very important matter; when encountering problems, never be bluffed by the other party saying you can go find our leader yourself.

Why should I go find them myself? Aren't you the one handling the business? Shouldn't you be the one to find them?

"So, if you don't find them, that's fine too. We will go to the Community Office, the sub-district office, the Fire Department, the housing and construction and Property Management departments, and we will have a good talk to see how this matter should be handled!"

Pan Yanyan was frightened by this; she hesitated for a long time before picking up the phone on the desk and dialing a number.

On the phone, a man's voice already sounded: "Hello, the office? Why are you calling me?"

Pan Yanyan hurriedly said, "Manager Wang, someone came to find us saying they want to process a pass, it's that person from before. Now he has hired a Lawyer, and that Lawyer says if he doesn't see you, he will go to various departments..."

After roughly explaining the matter, the man on the phone said, "Let them wait, I will be back in a moment."

Hanging up the phone, Pan Yanyan looked at Liu Kang and said, "Then you wait, our Manager Wang will be back soon."

Liu Kang turned back to look at Liu Daneng: "Uncle Liu, let's just sit here for a while, it's fine, don't be anxious, your house will definitely be able to be renovated!"

After waiting for a long time, a middle-aged fat man finally walked in, wearing a pair of glasses, with an expression of dissatisfaction on his face.

"I'm busy to death day after day, who is looking for me? Come over here!"

After shouting, he went to the other side to open the office door by himself. Seeing this, Liu Kang hurriedly took Liu Daneng beside him and followed, entering the other party's office.

Once they entered, they didn't talk about the serious business, but first started heating water and brewing tea there; all the tea sets and such were fully equipped, and he was just busy with that.

Liu Daneng did not dare to speak, but Liu Kang did not care about that.

"You must be the Property Management Manager, right? I need to tell you something here: my client is currently unable to transport materials in because your staff is blocking them and refusing to issue a pass. You need to resolve this..."

However, before Liu Kang could finish speaking, the middle-aged fat man opposite him suddenly flew into a rage.

"Can you wait a moment? Don't you see I'm busy right now? What's wrong, am I not even allowed to drink water? Huh, are you rushing me to my grave? Don't I have any free time?"

This series of remarks caught Liu Kang off guard.

To be reasonable, he had never encountered such an unreasonable person!

Yes, simply unreasonable; the other party seemed to have a very bad temper, and something had felt off since he walked in, as if the two of them owed him money.

"What kind of attitude is this? Is pouring tea more important, or is solving the problem more important? The person here is busy with renovations and has run to your Property Management office I don't know how many times, but you just won't resolve it. What's wrong with me asking you a question? Is that wrong too?" Liu Kang retorted directly.

If he were just an ordinary Lawyer, he naturally wouldn't argue over this; in fact, ordinary Lawyers wouldn't even come to this kind of occasion.

But, he was a Lawyer for the Company!

He wouldn't talk about anything else when serving Company Employees; to be honest, this suited Liu Kang's personality.

Anyway, I have nothing to do with you; my salary is paid by President Zhou, so don't even think about putting on airs in front of me.

The middle-aged fat Manager Wang seemed not to have expected Liu Kang to shout like that, and he was stunned for a moment, but quickly said: "Is this the attitude you have when coming to me to get things done? Fine, then I'll tell you, processing a pass takes time, and as for when it can be done, I don't know either. Do you understand?"

Liu Kang wanted to hit someone after hearing that; an old fox is an old fox.

He didn't say it couldn't be done like that staff member did; he just said it needed time, which was very frustrating.

If he had told you straight out that the pass couldn't be issued, you would have given up and could only find other ways.

But he said it could be done, yet didn't know when; it was just like those girls who play hard to get, just keeping you hanging.

Making you wait until the end of time...

His anger flared up instantly, and Liu Kang took out his phone and started calling the police.

"Hello, yes, inside the Property Management Office at this Jingrun Xiaoqu, yes..."

Manager Wang opposite him said with a look of disdain: "Call the police, go ahead, don't try to scare me. Go find the Community Office, go find the street office, find whoever you want! I never said I wouldn't process it!"

Of course, the police officer arrived first; the local patrol officer was a middle-aged man. After entering, he began to ask: "Who called the police? What exactly is the situation here?"

Liu Kang hurriedly went up to explain the situation, and the patrol officer then turned to look at Manager Wang and said: "Is what he said correct? What is your situation? Why won't you issue a pass for them?"

Manager Wang said with a helpless look: "Comrade, listen to him. I didn't say I wouldn't process it for him; it's just that processing takes time. Property Management has its own regulations, right?"

Once these words were said, the patrol officer couldn't force him either.

After waiting for a while, a grid worker from the Community Office arrived.

Manager Wang stuck to his previous words, insisting that he wasn't refusing to process it.

"But, but comrades, my client here needs to renovate as soon as possible. Even if it takes time, there should be a specific date. We can't just keep waiting while there's no movement on his end," Liu Kang said again.

This was also true, so the grid worker and the patrol officer began to help coordinate; after all, from their perspective, they certainly prioritized stability.

Finally, there was a time: they said the pass could be ready in seven days.

The matter seemed to be resolved, and Liu Kang went back to the Company all the way; he felt terrible now.

The first consultation was like this; he ran there in person, and yet there was no progress.

Sigh, I'd better go back and ask the teachers in the Legal Department to see how this kind of thing should be handled.

On the other side, Pusa Xiong was sitting at his workstation feeling particularly uncomfortable because, after consulting Huo Pengfei, he learned that, generally speaking, things like online bets are not supported by law.

This wasn't a question of gambling or not; it had nothing to do with that. In law, this situation is generally called an Aleatory Contract.

And in practice, bets are usually ruled invalid for violating public order and good morals.

However, just leave it at that?

Thinking of the other party's face, Pusa Xiong felt uncomfortable.

Forget it, the Company couldn't possibly support him in filing a Lawsuit, but he could sue by spending his own money!

Even if he lost the lawsuit in the end, he had to make the other party feel the trouble!

The update is here. After three days of being a couch potato, Lao Jiu has decided that starting tomorrow, if the daily update is less than 8,000 words, he will send red envelopes in the group. There must be some supervision. Besides, we have been unsealed here now, and Lao Jiu has been at work for several days... Sigh, I must work hard; I cannot be this degenerate!

(End of this chapter)