Chapter 56: Luckily the System Didn't Give a Car, How Terrifying!

At the Jingzhou City train station, Zhou Yi walked all the way out, preparing to hail a taxi back to the Small Residential District.

The recent social media feed was truly a chorus of wailing; many of Zhou Mouren's friends were complaining about everything, and oil prices had now flown into the sky!

An era of prices breaking nine across the board was imminent; just last night, Zhou Yi was wandering aimlessly in the Lincheng city area and ended up seeing that every single gas station was packed with cars.

Everyone was saying that after tonight, oil prices would rise, and a tank of gas might cost several dozen yuan more, so they were all taking advantage of the night to fill up.

That kind of "terrifying" scene left Zhou Yi shocked; fortunately, fortunately, he hadn't planned on buying a car before.

Besides, the system reward was also a house, not some Lamborghini or Maserati type of thing; otherwise, not to mention anything else, he wouldn't even be able to afford the gas...

He hadn't signed a contract with the video site either, and the meager earnings from his videos weren't enough to support a car at all...

Thinking of this, Zhou Yi felt very fortunate; the system still loved him, but he had received a call from the post office on the way here, saying he had a package.

He hadn't bought anything, though, and didn't know what it was; either way, he would go back and check first, as Xu Yufeng was probably waiting anxiously.

Along the way, her daughter had been calling constantly, but that older woman had refused to speak the whole time.

It seemed she was still a bit unconvinced!

Thinking about these things, Zhou Yi took a taxi back to the Small Residential District; just as he was about to enter, he discovered that the sidewalk, which had previously been empty, suddenly had an iron gate, and on it was a place where one could swipe a card.

This is... locked?

"What's going on with this? When was this installed?" Zhou Yi asked with a look of confusion. "I've only been out for a few days, and there's such a big change?"

At this moment, an auntie walked up from behind and smiled, "This was installed a few days ago. The Property Management specifically sent a notice in the group, saying it was to prevent outsiders from entering the Small Residential District, so they specially installed this gate to facilitate management."

Zhou Yi nodded and said, "Oh, I see. I didn't join the Small Residential District group. Where can I pick up this gate card?"

The auntie opened the gate and said, "Just go to the Property Management to pick it up when you're done; it's very quick. By the way, it's said that they will soon renovate the elevators and install an Elevator Card; you must swipe the card to press the button for your floor."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yi frowned slightly and said, "Auntie, is this also for the sake of safety?"

The auntie nodded, "Yes, they just say it's for the sake of safety, and they also want to charge some kind of card-making fee."

Zhou Yi followed the auntie in front into the Small Residential District, but he felt a bit suspicious in his heart. Not to mention anything else, this looked very safe, but there were too many people coming in and out of the Small Residential District every day; bad people could just follow someone right in.

And if he were a bad person, hadn't he already entered the Small Residential District?

Forget it, don't worry about these things for now; better to go get an Access Card first.

He went straight to the Property Management Office, found the service counter, and after stating his name and floor, he saw the Property Management service girl inside staring at him with a strange look.

"You are Mr. Zhou Yi?" asked the service girl, who was Ma Lili.

"Yes, that's me. What's wrong?"

"Oh, nothing, nothing. It's just that your neighbor upstairs didn't always come to the Property Management before, and she kept mentioning you..."

Zhou Yi: "..." He reckoned she wasn't mentioning him, but rather mentioning his ancestors.

"Mr. Zhou, the Access Card requires a twenty-yuan card-making fee. It will be upgraded every year, please rest assured!"

Twenty yuan... how to put it, it definitely couldn't be called expensive, so Zhou Yi paid the money very readily.

The Access Card was ready very quickly, and Ma Lili continued to maintain a smile, "Mr. Zhou, if you aren't busy right now, please wait a moment. Xu Yufeng upstairs said she wants to have a Mediation with you, right here at the Property Management, so you see..."

Zhou Yi smiled, picked up the Access Card, and said, "Oh, is that so? I'm indeed not busy, but I just want to go home first."

Hmm... hmm? Ma Lili was stunned on the spot.

She herself was quite good-looking, and combined with being articulate, she usually considered herself quite highly.

That "if you aren't busy" was just a polite remark; many people, if they didn't want to stay, would say they were very busy, but this person was direct—he wasn't busy, but he wanted to go home...

Zhou Yi, however, ignored the other party and headed straight home.

He was still carrying a pile of luggage; he had to at least take it home first. After returning from his hometown, his mother had brought him a pile of food, from fruits and vegetables to chicken, duck, fish, and meat—everything...

No choice, mothers are all like this, always worried that their sons won't eat or dress well outside, and every time they bring a huge pile of big and small bags.

Even if you tell her that the vegetable market is right downstairs, she won't be at ease...

He arrived home, put the luggage away, and had just tidied up a bit when Zhou Yi heard someone knocking on the door.

"Who is it?"

"Mr. Zhou, I am Li Xiaoli, the grid worker from the Community Office. Regarding the neighbor upstairs, Xu Dama, who came to your home before, she said she wants to have a Mediation with you, so do you see if you can go now?"

Clang! The door was opened. Zhou Yi walked out to take a look; the young girl standing outside looked a bit familiar—she should be the staff member from the Community Office who came after he called that night.

At that time, she was following that Neighborhood Committee Director Tian.

The young girl looked like she had just entered society and didn't really know how to wear makeup; of course, it could also be that he, Zhou Yi, was too dense to recognize what light makeup was.

She had delicate features and was dressed in simple jeans and a white T-shirt; mainly, she was young and had vitality.

At the same time, Li Xiaoli was also looking at Zhou Yi with curious eyes; in her eyes, this Mr. Zhou was a true "eccentric"!

Yes, an eccentric; these days, in the eyes of many people, that kind of person who takes things seriously to the end is an eccentric...

"Right now? Alright, let's go, but I have to go pick up a package first; the delivery guy said he's waiting for me downstairs."

Li Xiaoli nodded without speaking, then followed behind Zhou Yi.

Downstairs, the post office delivery guy was already waiting on his beloved little tricycle. After seeing Zhou Yi and verifying his identity, he handed him a courier document.

Zhou Yi casually tore it open, took a look, and immediately laughed.

"What are they thinking? They actually sent me a Lawyer's Letter? Don't they know Lawyer Fang is currently thirsting for a battle!"

Behind him, Li Xiaoli hadn't intended to chime in, but upon hearing the words "Lawyer's Letter," she subconsciously asked, "Mr. Zhou, did someone send you a Lawyer's Letter?"

"Yes, it's my former Company!"

Zhou Yi smiled and handed the Lawyer's Letter in his hand over.

Li Xiaoli took it and looked; it really was, and the content above... was actually demanding that Zhou Yi accept the Company's conditions, otherwise they would file a Lawsuit...

So this Mr. Zhou actually had a lawsuit with the Company he worked for before?

She knew that this Mr. Zhou had previously filed a Lawsuit directly against Xu Dama's family upstairs; although it hadn't been completely resolved due to enforcement issues, this kind of behavior... really made one admire him.

If he said he would file a Lawsuit, he would file it, without a moment's hesitation.

The two arrived at the Community Office, and inside the office, Xu Yufeng's family was already waiting.

Director Tian of the Neighborhood Committee was sitting to the side; seeing Zhou Yi, he hurriedly greeted him and let him in.

"Alright, you all know me, and this gentleman beside me is Manager Xue from Property Management, so let's begin!"

The first update is here. The matter with Xu Dama will wrap up soon. Everyone can keep guessing what will come next besides the long-term labor dispute. I am a person you cannot figure out!

Thanks to BJ Rascal Duoduo, Scenery of Yantu, Little Cat Finally, All Dragon Heaven, Ordinary 1310, Book Friend 2021, Book Friend 2019, You Are So Great, Book Friend 2021, Sifan, Kick the Widow, Fire Bell, Bronze Before Dawn, Nirvana Silence, Faint Starlight; thanks to these brothers for their tips, thank you.

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