C43 His New Home

Upon hearing Director Jiang Qi demand the garage keys, Faang Ping's complexion turned deathly pale.

"What? Director Jiang, what's this about?"

He couldn't fathom why Director Jiang had suddenly erupted in fury, directing it at him. Had he been fired just like that?

Why had he lost such a promising job out of the blue?

Was it because of Lin Yin, that good-for-nothing?

Did Lin Yin wield so much influence that Director Jiang felt the need to fear him?

Faang Ping's thoughts were in disarray, and he couldn't make heads or tails of the situation.

"Are you questioning my decision?" Jiang Qi asked sternly. "As a mere branch manager, when I say your time is up, it's up!"

"What's the matter? You're reluctant to hand over the garage keys? Do they belong to you?" Jiang Qi demanded, his voice laced with anger.

Humiliated, Faang Ping fished the keys out of his pocket and placed them in Jiang Qi's hand.

"Oh, Li Zhen, it seems your son-in-law doesn't really own his garage, does he?" Lu Yahui chuckled with a smug look on her face.

Li Zhen's face flushed with embarrassment. He hadn't anticipated that Faang Ping would be dismissed so abruptly by the company's head honcho.

And right in front of Zhang Xiufeng's family, he had to surrender the keys...

In that moment, Li Zhen and his family's faces were as red as beetroot, and they desperately wished they could vanish into thin air.

Jiang Qi dismissed Faang Ping, now considering him insignificant, and turned to address Lin Yin with a serious tone,

"Director Lin, this incident was completely unforeseen. Our company will not tolerate such destructive behavior. When you have some time, I'd like to invite you for tea."

Lin Yin maintained his composure, nodding in agreement, "That won't be a problem."

Jiang Qi internally breathed a sigh of relief; thankfully, the influential figure wasn't looking to delve deeper into the issue.

"I have other commitments at the moment, but I'll reach out for your services when the need arises," Lin Yin stated with gravity.

Jiang Qi, always on the ball, was planning to view a couple of luxury villas and might consider enlisting his help.

"Very well, then I won't impose any further," Jiang Qi said politely before stepping into his car.

"We should be on our way as well," Lin Yin said, turning to Zhang Qimo.

"Where are you planning to go?" inquired Zhang Qimo.

Lin Yin declared, "Of course, I'm going to check out our new house."

With that, Lin Yin and his family made their way on foot to another unit in Water Garden.

Lee Zhen and his family stood there, dumbfounded, their faces flushed with extreme embarrassment. They no longer harbored any doubts about whether Lin Yin had actually purchased a new house.

They couldn't fathom what had gone wrong. They had assumed they would be able to showcase their success in front of Zhang Xiufeng's family.

Instead, they had lost their cars and houses, and now they had lost face in front of Zhang Xiufeng's family and that so-called loser, Lin Yin.

"Is Zhang Qimo's husband really just a loser?" Lee Lan asked, her face contorted with displeasure.

Lee Zhen and Faang Ping were at a loss for words.

...

Meanwhile, Lin Yin and his family arrived at unit 8 of Water Garden.

"Hahaha, I can't stop laughing. Zhang Xiufeng, did you see the look on Old Li's family's faces? They were as red as pig livers!" Lu Yahui guffawed, "Talking about his son-in-law's fancy house, luxury car, and being a general manager – all provided by his company. Now that he's lost his job, hahaha, I'd like to see how he'll continue to put on airs in front of our family!"

Zhang Xiufeng also wore a triumphant smile, chuckling, "I thought his son-in-law was something special, but he still falls short compared to our Qimo. Our Qimo bought her own car."

"Mom, Dad, didn't Lin Yin restore our family's honor today?" Zhang Qimo remarked earnestly, "From now on, let's not refer to Lin Yin as a loser in front of others. It sounds distasteful, and it doesn't reflect well on us."

"What's the matter, you don't like hearing a few truths about him?" Lu Yahui retorted with dissatisfaction, "You naive girl, what do you mean Lin Yin restored his honor? This is about your own reputation. Lin Yin got to know Director Chiang because he borrowed the title of Assistant Director from the group. He's riding on your coattails. Without that, how would he ever be able to make friends on his own?"

"I would have forgotten about it if you hadn't mentioned it," Lu Yahui said, turning to Lin Yin. "Lin Yin, how do you know Director Chiang from Marine Real Estate Company?"

"I met him when I was buying a house," Lin Yin replied truthfully.

"Met him through buying a house?" Lu Yahui eyed Lin Yin with skepticism. "It's that simple? It seems like you two have a pretty good relationship. He really showed you respect by firing Faang Ping right there and then."

Lin Yin chuckled. "Maybe their company just has strict internal management, and Faang Ping's conduct was truly subpar."

"Hmph, you might fool Qimo with that story, but do you think you can fool me?" Lu Yahui snorted confidently. "Ever since you became Qimo's assistant, you've been basking in her limelight, haven't you?"

"You're definitely leveraging Qimo's significant reputation to make friends and money on the side, all while building your own network, aren't you?" Lu Yahui asserted. "Let me tell you something, you should be well aware that if Qimo hadn't appointed you as her assistant director, you wouldn't have been able to afford a house in Water Garden."

With a smug look, Lu Yahui added, "Come on, let's go see our new place."

The family rode the elevator up to the 12th floor. Lin Yin's new house boasted a traditional mahogany decor, stylish yet meaningful, with five bedrooms and two living rooms, offering plenty of space.

Upon entering, Zhang Qimo was immediately captivated by the expansive living room, her face lighting up with joy.

Lu Yahui and her husband also settled contentedly onto the sofa, looking around with excitement and enthusiasm.

The house they had previously lived in at Jiangchi Residence was quite outdated, so moving into this upscale dwelling was a delightful change, providing a feast for the eyes and a sense of immense comfort.

After touring each room, they all gathered back on the sofa.

"This is a really nice place, Lin Yin. How much did you pay for it?" Zhang Xiufeng asked, clearly pleased.

"Two million," Lin Yin responded.

"What, two million? Where did you get that kind of money?" Zhang Qimo exclaimed, astonished.

Lin Yin had previously splurged on a car, and now he's invested in a house. The amount of private funds he seems to have at his disposal has greatly surpassed her expectations.

"Daughter, do you even need to ask?" Lu Yahui stated with conviction. "Before Lin Yin became your assistant director, he couldn't even afford a motorcycle. Now that he's your assistant, he's able to buy a house. Where do you think his money is coming from? He's clearly benefiting from your position, leveraging the title of your assistant to make money."

"I'll get in touch with the movers and start preparing for the move to our new home," Lin Yin said, dialing a number before stepping out of the room.

He had no interest in enduring any more of Zhang Qimo's mother's lectures. The family was moving to a new home, and that was that.

"Qimo, make sure to get Lin Yin to put the deed in your name. It has to be in your name," Lu Yahui instructed firmly.

Zhang Qimo, looking resigned, tossed the deed onto the table and replied, "Mom, as soon as Lin Yin bought the house, it was already in my name. There's no need to be so defensive towards him. He paid for the house with his own money."