Chapter 872

Wan Furong's face changed immediately. "Old Man Qi, what kind of talk is that? What shady dealings could I have? You can look at the contract. If I, Wan Furong, took even a cent in private, I'll be struck by lightning and die a horrible death."

When Wan Furong changed his face like this, everyone remembered what kind of person he was. He was notoriously arrogant and unreasonable, so they all became silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to speak.

Su Xinghui said to Wan Furong, "Old Man Wan, get along well with these old neighbors in the future. Once you move to the Nanmen Street residential area, won't you still be neighbors? As the saying goes, a distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor, don't you think?"

Strangely enough, Wan Furong was now obedient to Su Xinghui's words. Hearing Su Xinghui's words, he smiled at the old man. "Old Man Qi, my attitude was bad just now, I'm sorry. But I really don't have any shady dealings with the government. I advise you all to sign the contract quickly. It's better to move early; why stay in this broken house?"

The onlookers all nodded. In fact, they had long had the intention of moving out. These days, court staff had come several times, which also exerted great psychological pressure on them. It was just that the Wan family had been holding out, making them unwilling to sign the contract just like that. Now that even the Wan family had signed the contract, what reason did they have not to sign?

At that time, some people asked Su Xinghui and the others about signing the contract. A staff member said, "When we came today, we only brought one contract. Besides, today is Sunday. If you want to sign the contract, is it okay if our working group brings the contract tomorrow?"

Everyone nodded. "Okay, okay, okay, then you come tomorrow."

After leaving the courtyard, Su Xinghui let those staff members return to the county government first, and he went to Hou Dali's house. As a result, Hou Dali's wife was at home alone, and she said Hou Dali had gone to sell stamps next to the post office.

Su Xinghui then went to the post office and saw Hou Dali setting up a stall on the sidewalk next to the post office. Su Xinghui stepped forward and called out, "Uncle Hou."

Hou Dali looked up and saw it was Su Xinghui. He happily took a small stool and said, "Xinghui is here. Sit down."

Su Xinghui sat down and smiled. "Uncle Hou, you're almost going abroad. Your third uncle is so rich, why are you still out selling stamps? It's quite cold."

Hou Dali said, "I am me, and my third uncle is my third uncle. His money isn't mine. I still have two children in school; can I not earn money? Only after they finish their studies, start working, and get married and start a career will my task be considered complete!"

Hou Dali's words made Su Xinghui respect him. If it were an ordinary person, having such a rich overseas relative, wouldn't they be thinking about sucking up to them, wishing the rich relative would give them money? Who would be like Hou Dali, who didn't have this thought at all, maintained a normal heart, and still came out to set up a stall? Such a person is truly rare in today's increasingly impetuous society.

Su Xinghui smiled. "Then won't your task be completed until you're sixty?"

Hou Dali said, "Who cares how old I am? As long as I can still set up a stall, I'll come out every day. I've been busy for so many years; if I were really idle, I wouldn't be comfortable."

Su Xinghui nodded. "Okay, but I think setting up a stall every day isn't the way. You can buy a storefront and open a shop yourself. Sitting in a shop without being exposed to wind and rain, wouldn't that be great?"

Hou Dali said, "I was used to setting up a stall every day before, so I didn't think about buying any storefront. Last time, when the commercial street storefronts were pre-sold, I originally wanted to buy one, but at that time, all my money was tied up in goods. After the payment for the goods was recovered, I hesitated for a while, and all the storefronts there were sold out."

Su Xinghui smiled. "This time, the first phase of the Nanmen Street residential area project is about to be completed. You can buy a house on the first floor facing the street, renovate it a little, and you can open a shop."

Hou Dali nodded. "That's a good idea. When it's finished, I'll go take a look."

Su Xinghui said, "By the way, I have a piece of good news to tell you."

Hou Dali said, "What good news?"

Su Xinghui said, "The Wan family has signed the relocation contract."

Hou Dali was overjoyed. "Are you telling the truth?"

Su Xinghui nodded. "Could this be fake? They just signed it, and I came to find you right after they signed it."

Hou Dali smiled and said, "This is great, this is great. I thought this matter wouldn't be accomplished. How did you accomplish it?"

Su Xinghui said, "Don't worry about how I accomplished it. Anyway, his family signed it, and several other families intend to sign it. I think within this week, all the contracts will be signed. Then you can go to France with peace of mind. When your third uncle and the others return, they will be able to see the old Hou residence renovated. How happy they will be then?"

Hou Dali was excited. He said, "Xinghui, how should I thank you? You are truly a great benefactor of our Hou family! This old Hou residence is the ancestral foundation of our Hou family. It's been so many years, and it was lost in my hands. Sometimes I think that even if I die, I won't have the face to see my ancestors! Now it's good. Even if I die tomorrow, I can close my eyes in peace!"

Su Xinghui smiled. "Don't say such things. You still have to go to France to see your third uncle. You haven't seen each other for forty-five years!"

Hou Dali nodded. "Yes, I haven't seen my third uncle for forty-five years. I don't know how he is doing now. I really want to see him tomorrow!"

Su Xinghui said, "How are your procedures for going abroad?"

Hou Dali said, "Minister Liu told me that it will be handled next week, and then we can go to France."

Su Xinghui said, "That's great. I have to congratulate you!"

Hou Dali said happily, "This is all thanks to you! Hearing such good news today, I'll treat you to a drink."

Su Xinghui looked at his watch, and it was almost twelve o'clock. He nodded. "Okay, let's go drink!"

Su Xinghui helped Hou Dali pack up the stall and helped him carry the box away.

Originally, Hou Dali said he would treat Su Xinghui to a drink at the People's Restaurant, but Su Xinghui said it was better to drink at home, so Hou Dali bought some peanuts, braised dishes, and other cooked foods at the deli, and also bought two bottles of twenty-year-old Pengwan Daqu, and the two returned to the Hou house together.

When Hou Dali's wife heard that the Wan family had signed the contract and their Hou family's old residence was about to be returned to its original owner, she was also happy and tearful, thanking Su Xinghui profusely, and also stir-fried a few hot dishes, letting Su Xinghui and Hou Dali have a good drink.

On this day, Hou Dali was dead drunk. He hadn't drunk so much alcohol in many years. He had always lived cautiously, not even daring to drink much alcohol, for fear of saying the wrong thing. But on this day, he was truly too happy. This was the happiest day of his life! ===== CHAPTER 874 =====