At the Pinnacle of Power: My Insider Report Alarms Bigwigs in Beijing's Elite Circle

The next day, Xu Shimeng acted as a tour guide, leading Lin Yi and Lin Qian, the brother and sister, to visit the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.

That night, Lin Yi and Lin Qian took a train back to Qinghe County.

"Xiaoyi, Xiaoqian, why did you come back together? What happened?"

When Lin Zhengguang and Fang Lan met Lin Yi and his sister, they were first shocked, then worried.

After all, Lin Ying is studying at a university in Shanghai, and unless there is something extremely important, she would never go home!

"Dad, Mom, my brother won the lottery! He's going to buy you a house!"

Lin Qian said happily.

Winning the lottery?

Buy a house?

Lin Zhengguang and Fang Lan were stunned when they heard the news!

"Xiao...Xiao Yi, you won the lottery? Five million?"

Shocked, Lin Zhengguang looked at Lin Yi with excitement.

He had never bought lottery tickets, but he knew that some of the younger people in his workplace did.

"—"

Lin Yi was speechless for a moment.

When ordinary people hear about lotteries, their first thought is the Double Color Ball lottery, but they don't realize that winning the grand prize in the Double Color Ball lottery is harder than climbing to heaven.

Afterwards, Lin Yi told his parents about winning the football lottery.

Because he was worried that his parents wouldn't be able to handle it, and also worried that the news would cause too much of a stir, Lin Yi told his parents that he had only won a little over a million yuan.

“Xiaoyi, your mother and I appreciate your filial piety. It’s just the two of us, so we don’t need to move to a new house. You, on the other hand, need to buy a house in the city. As for the money you gave us, we’ll keep it for Xiaoqian as her dowry.”

After the initial excitement subsided, Lin Zhengguang calmed down and explained his plans.

Fang Lan nodded repeatedly from the side.

Like many Chinese parents, they never consider their own needs and always put their children first.

No matter how tough life gets, we must not let our children suffer; no matter how poor we are, we must not neglect education.

This was the prevailing mindset of almost all parents in that era.

However, a decade or so later, academic qualifications have rapidly depreciated, and college graduates facing unemployment upon graduation are a common sight.

"Dad, Mom, please listen to me on this matter. As for the money, you don't need to worry. As I mentioned before, my college classmate's investments are very profitable. I'll invest some more later, and once I've made more money, I'll consider buying a house. My future job is uncertain; I don't even know which city I'll be going to. Besides, our family won't have to worry about money anymore, and you don't need to worry about Xiaoqian's dowry either; I'll prepare it for her!"

Lin Yi made the decision immediately.

Lin Qian said in support, "Dad, Mom, just listen to my brother!"

"Ok."

Lin Zhengguang and Fang Lan exchanged a glance and finally gave in, their eyes both slightly moist.

The children have grown up, become successful, and are beginning to repay their parents for raising them!

Early the next morning.

Lin Yi and his family arrived at a residential area called Qinghewan.

In addition, Lin Yi's uncle Lin Zhengjun and aunt Lin Zhengying also came over.

For ordinary people, buying a house is a major and joyous event, and usually the whole family will be involved.

After a sharp drop in 07, the price of housing in Yunshan fell from 7000 yuan per square meter to 5000 yuan per square meter.

The price of housing in Qinghe County is over 3000 yuan per square meter.

However, Qinghewan is the best residential area in Qinghe County, with prices exceeding 4000 yuan per square meter, almost matching the prices in Yunshan City.

After everyone arrived at the entrance of the Qinghewan sales office, Lin Yi received a phone call and asked Lin Zhengguang and the others to go in and look at the houses first.

however--

After Lin Zhengguang and his group entered the sales office, the saleswoman seemed indifferent to them.

"Hello, we're looking at apartments. Could you please tell us about the development?"

Lin Qian took the initiative to greet the saleswoman.

"What's the point of looking at something if you're not going to buy it?"

The saleswoman glanced at Lin Qian, her disdain undisguised.

Although Xu Shimeng bought Lin Qian two new outfits in Beijing, she couldn't bear to wear them and continued to wear her old clothes.

Lin Qian raised an eyebrow and said, "Who said we're not buying?"

"The price of a house in Qinghewan is over 4,000 yuan per square meter, and a whole house costs over 400,000 yuan. Can you afford it?"

The saleswoman crossed her arms, looking down at Lin Qian and the others with an air of superiority. Before Lin Qian could reply, she continued:

"These houses are for rich people, not for you. Don't waste my time, go look at other properties!"

"Why are you like this?"

Lin Qian was furious.

Lin Zhengguang, Fang Lan, Lin Zhengjun, and Lin Zhengying also looked rather grim.

Lin Zhengying tried to step forward to argue, but Lin Zhengguang stopped her.

Lin Zhengguang walked in front and said politely, "Miss, we really don't have the money to buy a house here, but my son wants to buy one for us, so we'd appreciate it if you could introduce us to the place."

"Where is your son? Does he have the money to buy it?"

The saleswoman didn't believe it at all.

In her opinion, if Lin Zhengguang's son were rich, would Lin Zhengguang's family be dressed so shabbily?

"How do you know we can't afford it?"

Just then, Lin Yi finished his phone call and walked in, frowning as he said to the saleswoman:

"Besides, regardless of whether we can afford it or not, as a saleswoman, introducing the property to customers is your job, right?"

"Heh, if you want me to introduce you, then show me your bank account balance to prove you can afford it!"

The saleswoman sneered.

Lin Yi's shirts are all yellowed from washing; he doesn't look like a rich man at all.

Lin Yi was speechless for a moment.

After 2016, popular high-end properties in first- and second-tier cities began requiring customers to provide proof of funds. However, unexpectedly, this situation first appeared in Qinghe County!

"what happened?"

Just then, several people suddenly walked into the sales office.

The man in the lead was fat and had a prosperous appearance. He was carrying a leather bag and was followed by several sales office staff.

"Mr. Xu, they don't want to buy a house, but they're forcing me to introduce them to different properties!"

The saleswoman rushed forward with a fawning smile, but her words were distorted and contradictory.

Because the "General Manager Xu" she mentioned is named Xu Yin, and he is the CEO of the real estate developer!

Upon hearing this, Xu Yin raised an eyebrow at Lin Zhengguang and the others' shabby clothes. Just as he was about to say something, he spotted Lin Yi in the crowd!

This discovery instantly widened his pupils, and a jolt ran through him!

Today, Lin Yi is not only a rising star in Yunshan's officialdom, but also a prominent figure in Qinghe County!

Whether it was Xiao Yuan leading the leaders of Qinghe County to visit Lin Zhengguang, or Lin Yi sending Zhang Sheng, the "big brother" of Qinghe County, to work on a sewing machine, both caused a huge stir in Qinghe!

Although Xu Yin had never interacted with Lin Yi, he knew of Lin Yi and had even seen Lin Yi's photos on other people's phones.

At that moment, he recognized Lin Yi at a glance!

"Lin Ke, what brings you here?"

Shocked, Xu Yin's furrowed brows relaxed, and a fawning smile appeared on his dignified face as he bowed and scraped as he approached Lin Yi.

Lin Yi asked expressionlessly, "Who are you?"

“I am Xu Yin from Yunshan Kaisheng Real Estate Company. I have seen you at a meeting before, but you may not remember me.”

Xu Yin bowed slightly, introduced himself, and then asked, "By the way, Lin Ke, are you looking to buy a house?"

“My family and I came to buy a house, but your employees said we couldn’t afford it and that we needed to provide bank statements before they would introduce the property to us.”

Lin Yi said coldly.

"Nonsense! Who gave you the guts and the right?!"

Xu Yin was so frightened that he trembled all over and his heart pounded wildly. He immediately scolded the saleswoman.

joke.

The man before you is a big shot in Yunshan's officialdom!

The mayor, the county party secretary, and the county head all went to visit Lin Yi's father, and you ended up humiliating him?

Do you think your dad is the provincial party secretary?

Or do you think I'm living too comfortably and want me to stand at attention and take a beating in front of the boss?!

"Mr. Xu, I..."

The saleswoman was startled.

She hadn't expected that she would inadvertently offend such a powerful figure that even President Xu was wary of. She instinctively wanted to explain herself, but didn't know what to say.

To be precise, she couldn't explain it.

Because what Lin Yi said was true!

Xu Yin didn't give the saleswoman a chance to explain and immediately took action: "You're fired. Go to the finance department to settle your wages!"

"Mr. Xu, I was wrong!"

The saleswoman trembled, her face turned pale, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably. She quickly bowed and apologized to Lin Yi and his family.

"I'm sorry, boss, I was just being rude and looked down on you..."

"Get out of here!"

Xu Yin waved his hand impatiently, his face dark.

The saleswoman wanted to say something, but was pulled out by the other people in the sales office.

She lost her job because of her snobbish attitude, and once the news got out, it would be virtually impossible for her to find a new job of the same nature in Qinghe or Yunshan.

"Lin Ke, today's incident has exposed problems in our company's recruitment, hiring, and training processes. On behalf of the company, I apologize to you and your family! Furthermore, to express our apology, all the houses you and your family are interested in will be offered at a 30% discount!"

After dealing with the saleswoman, Xu Yin changed his expression like a Sichuan opera actor, instantly transforming from grandfather to grandson.

Lin Yi said expressionlessly, "No need for a discount, just buy it at market price. Our family isn't short of a few dollars!"