radicalducati Chapter 274 House
Chapter 274 House
Qi Sihui returned home with a heavy heart, and every step seemed to be carrying a heavy burden.
She walked straight to the room where her father Qi Tiancheng was, paused slightly in front of the door, adjusted her breathing, and then knocked on the door gently.
Qi Tiancheng's steady voice came from inside the room: "Come in."
Qi Sihui then slowly opened the door and walked into the room.
In the room, Qi Tiancheng was sitting at the desk, concentrating on flipping through some documents, the papers rustling in his hands.
When he saw his daughter come in, he was stunned for a moment, then he put down what he was holding, a kind smile quickly appeared on his face, and he gently waved his hand to signal Qi Sihui to sit down.
Qi Sihui took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and then told her father everything about the thrilling incident she had experienced at Liu Haizhong's home.
She started with Liu Haizhong's extraordinary emphasis on the issue of elderly care and his unbearable stubbornness, and described in detail the fierce quarrel between Liu Guangqi and his father in order to maintain the precious relationship between them. Every detail was filled with helplessness and deep worry, and her voice trembled slightly unconsciously.
Qi Tiancheng listened quietly, the expression on his face was like a calm lake, without too many ripples.
But when he heard that Liu Guangqi stood firmly on Qi Sihui's side and did not back down from confronting his father, he nodded slightly, with a barely perceptible flash of approval in his eyes, and said, "Liu Guangqi is quite attentive to you."
Qi Sihui raised her head slightly, with a hint of expectation and uneasiness in her eyes, and looked at her father, and mustered up the courage to say: "Dad, there is an extremely urgent matter now. Liu Guangqi still lives in the factory dormitory, where several people are crowded in a small space, and there is no private space at all. We have already planned to get married, and we can't live like this forever. Moreover, you are also very clear about what happened today. Liu Guangqi's parents must firmly disagree with Guangqi's marriage, so it is obviously unrealistic to let Guangqi live in our house. Otherwise, his parents will definitely make a big fuss, and the situation will be even more difficult to deal with at that time."
"So I want you to talk to the Housing Management Department and see if you can do everything you can to get the house as soon as possible, so that we can have a little home of our own, and then we can live there and start our new life."
She paused and continued, "We didn't plan to live in Liu Guangqi's parents' home, or our own home. We longed to move out and live independently, and only occasionally visit each other's families during holidays or in our spare time to fulfill our filial duties. But now we don't have a house, all of this is just a fantasy, and everything we do will be greatly restricted and extremely inconvenient."
Qi Tiancheng raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a smile with some deep meaning, and he slowly said: "I know, don't worry, I will discuss it with the head of the Housing Management Section when the time comes."
Qi Tiancheng didn't have too many negative opinions about Liu Guangqi. After all, this young man was considered to have performed relatively well in their factory.
Although he did not have a very good family background, his family background was good and he had two younger brothers.
In that special historical context, this was also an advantage that could not be ignored.
Since there was no boy in his family, he had always hoped to find a suitable partner for his daughter to marry into the family. Therefore, he did not have too many demanding requirements for Liu Guangqi, as long as he could have his own opinions and not blindly follow his parents.
So when Qi Tiancheng heard Liu Guangqi so firmly defending his love in front of his parents and having a fierce argument with his parents, he was quite satisfied deep down in his heart.
After hearing what her father said, Qi Sihui felt a little relieved, as if she saw a faint ray of light in the darkness.
She knew very well that although her father was a man of few words, he would do his best to complete what he promised.
On the other side, Liu Guangqi returned to the dormitory alone, dejected.
The dormitory was filled with a pungent mixed smell, a mix of roommates' sweat, the musty smell of unwashed clothing, and the strange smell of various daily necessities intertwined together.
Some of the roommates were lying on the bed, chatting leisurely and laughing; others were sitting at the table, reading attentively, and seemed indifferent to everything around them.
Liu Guangqi completely ignored all of this. He just walked silently to the side of his small bed and slowly sat down. He seemed as if his soul had been sucked out of him.
The heartbreaking scenes that happened at his father's house during the day kept appearing in his mind like a movie.
His heart was filled with anger and dissatisfaction with his father's tough attitude, and he was also shrouded in confusion and deep worry about the future.
He didn't know whether his impulsive decision to confront his father was right, nor did he know how to repair the relationship between him and his father, which had already had a huge rift.
But whenever he thought of Qi Sihui's gentle face and the good times they had spent together, an extremely firm belief would surge in his heart. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead, no matter how much it cost, he would stay with her, and for the sake of their everlasting love, he would work hard and never give up.
A few days later, Qi Tiancheng carefully tidied his clothes. He smoothed the wrinkles on his clothes carefully, tied his tie neatly, and polished his leather shoes to a shine. With his usual calmness and confidence, he walked towards the office building where the Housing Management Section was located with firm steps.
Along the way, his thoughts were like a wild horse running out of control. He was repeatedly thinking about how to communicate with the head of the Housing Management Section so that he could more smoothly get a suitable house for his daughter and Liu Guangqi.
He knew very well that this was not an easy task. The housing situation in the factory had always been tight, with more people than places and extremely fierce competition. But for the sake of his daughter's happiness, he had to do his best.
Arriving at the door of the office of the head of the Housing Management Section, Qi Tiancheng gently raised his hand, bent his fingers slightly, and knocked on the door gently with a hint of respect and expectation.
A crisp "Come in" came from inside, and he slowly pushed the door open and walked in.
The head of the Housing Management Section was sitting behind his desk, busy processing various documents, his pen constantly flying across the paper.
Seeing Qi Tiancheng coming in, he was slightly stunned, as if he was a little surprised by his sudden visit. Then he quickly stood up, forced a warm smile on his face, and greeted him with a smile: "Director Qi, what brings you here? Please take a seat."
Qi Tiancheng smiled and nodded in thanks, with just the right amount of humility and politeness in his smile.
After he slowly sat down on the chair, he got straight to the point: "Chief Li, I came here today because I have something to trouble you with. As you know, my Xiaohui and Liu Guangqi from the factory are already at the stage of discussing marriage, and they are planning to get married. But the child is still living in the factory dormitory, and the conditions there are really too poor. Several people are squeezed into a small space, and life is extremely inconvenient. This is really not a long-term solution."
"The couple is looking forward to having their own home and leading an independent life. As a father, I feel really bad seeing their children suffer like this, so I took the liberty to come and discuss with you to see if you can make housing allocation easier for them and break the routine to arrange a house for them as soon as possible."
After hearing what Qi Tiancheng said, Section Chief Li frowned involuntarily and said with difficulty: "Director Qi, you are also aware of the housing situation in our factory. Currently, the housing supply is very tight and there are so many applicants. The allocation of housing must be carried out according to strict regulations and procedures. It is not something I can decide at will. I also want to help you, but I really have no power."
Qi Tiancheng leaned forward slightly, the angle of his body leaning forward was just right, showing his sincerity while maintaining politeness and respect.
He said sincerely, "Chief Li, I completely understand your difficulties. But you have all seen Liu Guangqi's performance in the factory. He works seriously and responsibly, treats every task meticulously, is motivated, and always actively seeks opportunities to improve himself. I often hear colleagues in the Propaganda Department speak highly of him, and he has a very good reputation in the factory."
"And their situation is rather special. The marriage has been in turmoil because of some family issues, and it's a bit unhappy. If there's no house, how can the couple live? Can you find a transitional place for them first, even if it's just a temporary residence, and then make adjustments when a suitable house is available? I will also remember your kindness. If you need my help in the future, I will do my best."
As he spoke, Qi Tiancheng's eyes revealed a hint of genuine expectation and sincere request, and that look seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts.
Section Chief Li pondered for a moment, tapping the table with his fingers, making a rhythmic sound.
He said slowly, "Director Qi, since you said so, I must find a way. Let me see if there are any dormitories or temporary housing that will be vacant soon, so that they can stay there. But this will take a few days, and I have to verify the specific situation in detail. After all, this involves many aspects of the arrangement, and there can be no carelessness."
Qi Tiancheng jumped up from his seat in an instant as if he was under a spell, and the whole movement of getting up was smooth and seamless.
His posture was agile and light, and every subtle movement exuded a unique charm. He seemed quick and agile, yet without any panic or vulgarity.
He walked quickly to Section Chief Li, his face filled with sincere gratitude. He stretched out his hands without hesitation and tightly held Section Chief Li's broad and warm hands.
The strength of the handshake was extremely precise and impartial.
It is neither too gentle so as to give people a perfunctory feeling, nor too hard so as to make the other person feel painful or uncomfortable.
Through that perfect grip, one could seem to feel the surging gratitude from deep within Qi Tiancheng's heart being passed on to him continuously.
He said excitedly, "Chief Li, I really don't know how to thank you! You really came to our rescue this time and helped us so much. To be honest, I was a little unsure at first, but when I thought about it, I knew it would be a good idea to ask you for help, and it turned out to be true! Xiaohui and I will always remember this kindness!"
After saying goodbye to Section Chief Li and walking out of the Housing Management Section, Qi Tiancheng felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from him, and he let out a long breath that had been held in his lungs for a long time.
Although matters related to the house have not yet been finalized, there is finally a glimmer of hope.
He decided to go back and tell Qi Sihui the news first, so that she could feel more at ease and no longer be worried all day like before.
Qi Sihui was anxiously waiting for news from her father at home, like an ant on a hot pot, restless. She silently prayed in her heart that everything would go well, and her prayerful expression seemed to be telling God about her deepest desire.
After returning home, Qi Tiancheng told Qi Sihui everything about his communication with the Housing Management Department.
Qi Sihui was still a little uneasy, but she tried to comfort herself. As long as there was hope, it was much better than having no clue at all before.
She decided to find Liu Guangqi, tell him the news, and discuss what to do next. After all, they were going to spend their lives together, and they needed to face everything together.
Qi Sihui hurried to Liu Guangqi's dormitory, her heart full of anticipation and anxiety along the way.
When she walked into the dormitory filled with mixed smells, Liu Guangqi was sitting listlessly on the bed in a daze.
Seeing Qi Sihui coming, Liu Guangqi immediately stood up and went to greet her.
Qi Sihui looked at him, panting slightly and said, "Guangqi, I have good news to tell you. My dad went to the Housing Management Section to discuss housing with the section chief. Although the section chief said that the housing supply is tight at present, he promised to see if there are any dormitories or temporary turnover houses that will be vacated soon. Let us make the transition first and make adjustments when suitable housing is available. I think this matter is very promising."
Liu Guangqi's originally dim eyes suddenly brightened up, and a long-lost smile appeared on his face. He said excitedly, "Really? That's great, Sihui! I knew your father would have a way. Since the Housing Management Department has agreed to help, this will definitely work. When we have our own house, we can be together legitimately, and then my parents may change their minds and agree to our marriage."
Qi Sihui nodded gently and said, "I hope so. But before the house is confirmed, we still can't let our guard down. You also need to keep in touch with your parents and see if you can find an opportunity to ease the relationship. After all, they are your parents, and we can't really cut off contact with them."
Liu Guangqi frowned slightly and said helplessly: "I know, but my father has that kind of temper. I really don't know how to talk to him. I said such harsh words last time, he must still be angry."
Qi Sihui held Liu Guangqi's hand and comforted him, "Don't worry, take your time. Let's do the things at hand first. Once we have a house, other problems will be easier to solve."
Liu Guangqi looked at Qi Sihui with eyes full of gratitude and love, and said: "Sihui, thank you for always supporting me and staying with me. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what I would do."
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