Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 255: Still Have to Renovate

"You’re still the best, brother!" Chen Xinyue said coquettishly.

Chen Ruiyu laughed, "Alright, don’t be upset. I’ll come see you once I’m done here."

"No need, it’s almost New Year, we’ll go home together then."

"Okay!"

Chen Xinyue hung up the phone, feeling much better.

When they were about to take a cab back, Old Fang arrived.

"Assistant Tang, Secretary Chen, the boss asked me to drive you back, hurry and get in the car."

The two exchanged a surprised glance and quickly thanked him.

The next afternoon, Chen Xinyue specially bought some pastries for Tang Ming, "Assistant Tang, I promised to treat you to some snacks, I’ve brought them. Can you help give them to the boss and Uncle Fang? I’ll go get to work."

Tang Ming saw she really didn’t want to interact with Xiao Jinlin and was particularly satisfied.

He picked a piece of bitter tea cake and took it to the president’s office.

Xiao Jinlin glanced at the cake, expressionless, "The sun must have risen in the west; even the tightwad knows how to splurge!"

Tang Ming chuckled awkwardly, "Boss, sorry to disappoint you, I didn’t buy this, it’s from Secretary Chen, thanking the boss for the help last night. There’s also a portion for me and Uncle Fang, hehe..."

Only then did Xiao Jinlin look seriously at the cake, "Since it’s a thank-you gift, why have you been tasked with delivering it?"

Tang Ming paused and quickly explained, "Secretary Chen didn’t want the secretarial staff gossiping. It’s the same if she gave it to me; the boss would surely be happy, unless I’m wrong."

Xiao Jinlin was speechless and didn’t answer, taking a small bite of the cake, seamlessly changing the topic, "How’s that issue yesterday going?"

"Boss, are you doubting my abilities! Rest assured, dealing with such people is my specialty. I’ve already had the legal department file a lawsuit against the other party in the name of our SY Group, ensuring to scare them silly so they won’t dare trouble Secretary Chen again.

But I think with such commotion, it’s unsafe for Secretary Chen to live there alone. I already advised her to move back for a year or two and she’s agreed."

Tang Ming explained the situation in detail.

Xiao Jinlin’s handsome eyebrows stretched out much more, and he nodded in satisfaction, "Got it, go ahead with your work."

Tang Ming hurriedly left. Returning to the office, he saw there were still two extra pieces of cake in the bag, hastily leaving one for himself before taking the rest out as a gesture of goodwill.

He thought Chen Xinyue would obediently stay in the company’s dormitory after this.

But within two days, she came to Tang Ming for the renovation company’s contact number.

Tang Ming was completely stunned, "No... wait! Assistant Tang, didn’t we agree not to move there for a while? That place is not safe right now."

"I know, Assistant Tang already reminded me, so I’m planning to renovate the other one."

"Cough... wait, wait... Secretary Chen, are you saying you have another house?"

Tang Ming was quite taken aback.

Chen Xinyue nodded honestly, "That house has been successfully reclaimed, and I’ve got the keys. I’m planning to arrange a time with the renovation company to go together."

"Oh... okay, okay, let me just get you..."

Tang Ming was a little dazed.

It wasn’t until Chen Xinyue left that he rushed to the president’s office in a hurry, "Boss, boss... this is bad! Secretary Chen is incredible! She actually has another house and says she wants to renovate the other one! Who knows what kind of background Secretary Chen has! Why does someone so capable even need a job?"

Xiao Jinlin also felt curious, "Didn’t you ask?"

"I,..." Tang Ming belatedly realized, patting his head in frustration, "I forgot!"

Xiao Jinlin, "..."

"Forget it, let her be! As long as it doesn’t affect the work, it’s fine. Tell Secretary Chen there’s a business dinner tomorrow night, have her prepare for it..."

"Yes!"

In the following days, Chen Xinyue busied herself with work tasks while also keeping track of the renovation progress.

The alley where Chen Ruiyu’s house is located wasn’t as chaotic as her other one; it was clear the residents here were more well off, with each having their own gate, different from those big shared courtyards. The neighbors were quite friendly.

The house’s size was about the same as her other one, and the layout was similar, with an antique charm.

Chen Xinyue didn’t want to alter the layout of the house, just had the renovation team redo the interior and added some modern equipment. The windows and doors were either repainted or replaced, if necessary.

The front door was quite shabby, so it needed a replacement.

These tasks weren’t difficult. The other party was professional and managed to complete everything in less than a month.

It was already December.

Snow was falling heavily in the capital, cold as could be.

When Chen Xinyue went to see the house, she turned on the heating, and instantly didn’t want to leave.

Only then did she call Lin Qin to tell her about the disturbances while reclaiming the house.

Lin Qin was extremely upset, "Why didn’t you tell the family about such a big issue, handling it all by yourself! If I’d known sooner, I would have flown over to back you up immediately! How’s everything now?"

Chen Xinyue felt a bit guilty and quickly explained, "My brother gave me his house, it’s fully renovated and ready to be lived in."

"Live in it? It’s not safe for a girl to live alone. I think you should just stay in the company dormitory for now. Don’t move yet, and let your grandfather check your astrology to see why you keep encountering these messes outside—it’s so worrisome!"

Lin Qin was still furious, and Chen Xinyue dared not defy her, just nodded obediently, regretfully locking up her new house.

Oh well, consider it as airing the house.

Since she couldn’t move in immediately, Chen Xinyue channeled all her attention into the upcoming year-end gala; once that was over, it wouldn’t be long until the New Year.

The secretarial staff seemed to be looking forward to it too.

Lin Fei sidled up to Chen Xinyue, helping her tidy up her disheveled hair, whispering, "Secretary Chen, when do you plan on going home for the New Year?"

Chen Xinyue’s eyes lit up, "Can I decide on such a thing myself?"

Lin Fei nodded vigorously, "Of course! Our company is a big corporation, very considerate! In past years, they usually let us off a week early. Some people take their annual leave too and end up going home for over half a month!"

Chen Xinyue began counting on her fingers seriously until a shadow fell across her face, making her look up subconsciously.

"Mr. Xiao!"

Xiao Jinlin glanced at the hand she tried to hide behind her, casually saying, "Come to the office for a moment."

Chen Xinyue quickly trotted after him.

She found Xiao Jinlin sitting alone, frowning deeply, seemingly having a hard time speaking.

This reaction... remarkable!

Chen Xinyue focused intently, ready to respond to anything.

After struggling for quite a while, Xiao Jinlin finally made up his mind, looking at Chen Xinyue, "Does Secretary Chen have time at the end of the year? There’s a private matter I need help with, and the pay will be accounted for separately."

"Hmm?" Chen Xinyue was a little surprised, "Is there a specific schedule?"