Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 253: Owning a House at a Young Age

Lin Fei had nothing to say, remaining silent for a while, then awkwardly said, "I didn’t expect Secretary Chen to be so capable..."

Tang Ming laughed, "Everyone is very capable, each fulfilling their own responsibilities! The position of Secretary Chen is inherently special, it’s hard to find someone for it. It’s rare to find someone who excels in every aspect, and the president cherishes talent."

Lin Fei’s expression finally softened a bit, nodding in agreement, "You’re right, this position isn’t something just anyone can handle."

"Right? The most remarkable thing is Secretary Chen’s capability without having those messy thoughts. Let me tell you secretly, the previous women couldn’t wait to cling to the president, but Secretary Chen avoids the president like he’s a plague."

The ’plague’ Tang Ming referred to was currently looking at the card Chen Xinyue handed over, and rare as it was, he said a couple of sentences to her, "Since you’ve been made permanent, later on, find Li Dehua and Tang Ming, go through my upcoming schedule with them, there are a few events where you need to accompany me, especially the receptions.

Take the card with you, attending receptions requires you to dress up, apart from selecting appropriate dresses for yourself, you also need to pick outfits for me to confuse the onlookers and avoid those women bothering me, these expenses can be charged to the company account."

Chen Xinyue suddenly looked up, her eyes bright like a pie falling from the sky, "President, do I have to return these things to the company afterward?"

Xiao Jinlin was indeed taken aback, coughed lightly, "No need, just keep them yourself."

"Thank you, President! I promise to handle it perfectly!" Chen Xinyue accepted the card again, her face full of joy, and quickly left.

Xiao Jinlin found her hurried demeanor quite amusing.

As soon as Chen Xinyue left the office, she went to find Tang Ming, seeing Lin Fei was also there, she greeted them and then looked towards Tang Ming, "Assistant Tang, the president asked me to coordinate the upcoming schedule with you, see which events I need to accompany for, and what specific activities they are so I can prepare in advance."

"Sure, I’ll sort out the information and send it to you."

After receiving the reply, Chen Xinyue turned to find Li Dehua.

Tang Ming looked at Lin Fei, "This is why Secretary Chen could secure her position early."

Lin Fei had already figured it out and immediately reported the situation to Cao Hui after returning to her desk.

Cao Hui was aware of that fifty-million deal, and for this reason, he was impressed.

Then, he regretfully slapped his head, "Wait a minute, what about our bet? There’s no winner!"

Everyone snapped back to reality and started asking the bookie for money.

Chen Xinyue heard some rumors and found it all amusing.

Over the next few days, her work proceeded quite smoothly, basically accompanying Xiao Jinlin to some dinners, unsurprisingly, all these dinners involved women.

She felt puzzled and muttered to Tang Ming.

Tang Ming glanced at her, "This is the essence of Secretary Chen’s existence!"

Chen Xinyue: "..."

Just very angry! Clearly, her talents are outstanding, but these group of men only think of using her as a shield against romance!

She wanted to reason with Tang Ming, but as soon as she saw her pay slip and the card Xiao Jinlin left with her, all her dissatisfaction disappeared.

After barely holding on until the end of the month, the real estate agent finally notified her to receive the house.

Chen Xinyue rushed out as soon as she finished work.

Tang Ming found it strange and complained to Xiao Jinlin as soon as he came out, "Secretary Chen was acting so strange today, she vanished right after work."

Xiao Jinlin didn’t even spare him a glance, "You’re the weird one, why wouldn’t you rush home after work, you planning to sleep at the office?"

Tang Ming was speechless, "Boss, that’s not what I meant...I meant, you see! She used to leave work so gracefully and calmly, but today she left like...like there was a big sale event at the mall! I think if it wasn’t for her tight skirt, she could have run a relay race."

What he said made Xiao Jinlin feel curious too, though he couldn’t think of a reason.

When they reached the basement, Old Fang was already waiting there.

As the car drove out, Xiao Jinlin noticed Chen Xinyue waiting for a car by the roadside, looking a bit anxious, so he said, "Old Fang, let’s go see what’s going on."

"Sure!"

Old Fang drove the car next to Chen Xinyue, rolling down the window, "Secretary Chen, where are you headed?"

Chen Xinyue quickly greeted them and honestly said, "I’m headed to the western gate alley in Changle Street (address fabricated, don’t match it to real locations)."

"It’s hard to get a cab at this time, get in!" Xiao Jinlin spoke slowly.

Chen Xinyue felt a bit embarrassed, "Won’t it delay Mr. Xiao’s time?"

Old Fang quickly shook his head, "Not at all, Mr. Xiao doesn’t have any work plans tonight, he’s going home as well, it’s on the way."

"Then I’ll trouble you." Chen Xinyue quickly got into the passenger seat.

Once the car started, Tang Ming immediately asked, "Secretary Chen, I thought you were rushing for some mall event, turns out you weren’t!"

That area of Changle Street is residential; there might be a market, but not really any malls.

Chen Xinyue sullenly complained, "I just ran fast to catch a taxi, and still ended up the same way..."

Tang Ming just found it funny, "Why are you headed there? Is it urgent?"

Chen Xinyue nodded, "I made an appointment with someone, if I’m late, they might leave, and rescheduling isn’t guaranteed."

"What could be so important for our Secretary Chen?" Old Fang curiously asked.

Chen Xinyue pursed her lips and said, "It’s nothing much, just going to pick up a house. My family bought me a house there when I was in college, I didn’t live there, so my parents rented it out.

Now it’s due, I want to take it back and renovate it, so I won’t have to live in the company dorm anymore."

The three men in the car were a bit amazed.

Tang Ming was the most exaggerated, "Secretary Chen! You own a house in the capital at such a young age? What kind of family background is this!"

If she were so rich, shouldn’t she be like Miss Li, enjoying life every day? Why bother working!

"No, no, no...you misunderstood, the house was bought several years ago, wasn’t expensive back then." Chen Xinyue hurried to explain.

Tang Ming wasn’t buying it, slumping, "Ah! We are all just working folks, it’s pointless to compare...."

Old Fang added fuel to the fire, "Assistant Tang is right, Ximen Hutong seems to be filled with those courtyard houses, how to compare?"

Tang Ming: "..." Oh no! Not listening, not listening, monk chanting.

Xiao Jinlin found it particularly embarrassing, discreetly changing the subject, "You plan to take it back and renovate it?"

"Yes! If I’m to live there, it definitely needs renovation." Chen Xinyue quickly replied.

"What’s your budget?"

"Hmm... would a hundred to two hundred thousand be enough?"

Xiao Jinlin nodded slightly, "About right, it still depends on the size and layout of the house and your design demands. Assistant Tang knows a professional renovation company, you can ask him for the contact."

Chen Xinyue promptly expressed her gratitude, turning eagerly towards Tang Ming, "Assistant Tang, please help with that!"

Tang Ming, dispirited, "No trouble at all, I’ll conveniently look at your house later, so I can contact them and give a word."