After parting ways with Cornelia, Su Cheng returned directly to his residential apartment complex. However, as soon as he reached the main gate, he noticed something unusual.
The gate security was now only manned by an Old Man.
All the other security personnel were gone.
Moreover, the complex was extremely noisy. Looking around, he saw many vehicles parked haphazardly, and the place was bustling with noise, resembling a busy downtown area.
Su Cheng frowned, sensing that something was amiss. He stepped back to the Old Man's window and asked, "Old Man, what's going on in the complex?"
"The residents are in an uproar over parking spaces. This time, it's gotten really big," the Old Man sighed, looking at Su Cheng with a mix of disappointment and frustration. "Some residents who don't own parking spaces usually just use others' spaces, but now that others have bought and locked their spaces, these freeloaders have the audacity to cause a ruckus. It's truly shameless."
"I see!"
Hearing the Old Man's explanation, Su Cheng understood.
It seemed that someone in the complex, like him, had their parking space occupied. Then, in a show of wealth, they bought all the parking spaces and locked them, preventing those who freeloaded from using them.
"That's impressive," Su Cheng thought to himself.
If he had the money, he would definitely do the same. After all, such an act was incredibly satisfying.
Satisfying enough to sell them at a high price later!
A surefire way to make a profit!
However, while this behavior was gratifying, it could easily provoke strong public backlash. Ordinary people wouldn't dare to do such a thing in this complex because the parking space regulations stipulated that one household could only purchase one space.
Now, someone had bought all the spaces, which was against the property management regulations. According to the rules, one household could only buy one space.
This action, regardless of who did it, would provoke public outrage, and the property management would likely be sued, resulting in a loss.
"Impressive but foolish," Su Cheng thought to himself. He then took out his resident card, swiped it, and entered the complex.
Soon, he arrived at the most crowded spot, ready to watch the drama unfold while munching on some sunflower seeds. He also wanted to see who was so audacious.
In front of him was a gathering of property management and residents, all in a heated debate. Security personnel were holding back some of the more agitated residents.
"You're just trying to raise prices on the spot, aren't you?"
"Yes, how could one person buy dozens of parking spaces!"
"You're just jealous that we don't buy spaces, so you want to extort us, right?"
"The property management law clearly states that one household can only buy one space. Now you're telling me someone bought them all?!"
"This matter must be explained, or we'll file a complaint!"
"Exactly, we can file a complaint. It's not too late to unlock the spaces now!"
"Otherwise, we'll sue you in court and make you pay!"
These were the same people who had previously scolded Su Cheng. They were now shouting and threatening the property management, hoping to intimidate them into submission.
Suddenly, a middle-aged woman pointed at a property management official and shouted, "You bunch of useless property management people, we pay so much in property fees, and you do nothing. Now you're bullying us residents. I'm telling you, if we leak this to the media, you're done for. We'll sue you to death!"
"Yes, we'll sue you to death."
The residents echoed, their momentum strong.
Su Cheng, munching on his sunflower seeds, found the situation amusing. He didn't expect to witness such a spectacle.
He looked around and then spoke up, "How shameless!"
His words caused an immediate silence, and people turned to look at him.
Some recognized him and pointed at him, saying, "It's this guy who bought all the parking spaces!"
"????"
Su Cheng was stunned.
The fool was actually him?
No, wait, he hadn't bought any spaces!
However, another person suddenly pointed at Su Cheng and shouted, "It's him, he's Su Cheng!"
Soon, the crowd surrounded Su Cheng, but the property management and security personnel protected him, preventing the onlookers from getting too close.
Facing the accusations and angry glares, Su Cheng could only continue munching on his sunflower seeds, looking bewildered and innocent.
"Did you buy all the parking spaces and leave us with no place to park?"
A well-groomed man questioned him.
"He's just petty. He got mad because we parked in his space for a while this morning," one of the residents who had previously scolded Su Cheng shouted.
"We'll definitely get the media involved and expose you for abusing your parents' wealth!"
The crowd was indignant, accusing Su Cheng.
About thirty people, some with families, all without parking spaces, felt their interests infringed upon by Su Cheng.
"Unlock the parking spaces now, or we'll call the police!"
"Yes, you're breaking the law!"
"Everyone can only buy one, so why can he buy dozens? Right, everyone?"
"Right!!"
The crowd was in an uproar, glaring at Su Cheng as if they would attack him if he didn't unlock the spaces.
"Wait, everyone, let me say something. Calm down!"
Su Cheng spat out his sunflower seed shells and raised his hand to signal for silence, adopting a leadership stance.
He looked around, then continued munching on his sunflower seeds, saying nothing.
Because he had already figured out what was going on.
The air was filled with an eerie silence.
"What do you mean?"
"Are you provoking us?"
"I'll give you one minute to unlock all the spaces!"
Su Cheng's actions infuriated the crowd, who were now glaring at him angrily.
"Alright! Quiet down!"
At this moment, a property management official intervened, stepping up to Su Cheng and addressing the crowd sternly, "Mr. Su Cheng did not buy the parking spaces!"
His words caused a stir. Some people looked at him in surprise and asked, "What? He didn't buy them?"
"Then why did you say he bought all these spaces?"
A resident questioned, full of suspicion.
The property management official nodded and said, "The parking spaces were developed and built by the developer, so the developer has the right to dispose of the parking spaces' usage rights."
"What does that mean?"
"Explain it clearly!"
"I don't care, just unlock the spaces now!"
"Otherwise, you'll have to reimburse us for the fines!"
The residents began to press for answers again.
The official, with patience, explained, "These parking spaces were gifted to Mr. Su Cheng by the developer. This is a completely legal act!"
"What?"
"Impossible!"
"Yida actually gave the parking spaces to this kid!"
The developer was Yida, a Fortune 500 company!
Everyone was shocked. No one could believe that Yida had given fifty parking spaces to a young man.
"What a joke!"
"How could this be!?"
"No matter how you verify it, the result will show that we are just following the developer's procedures and have not engaged in any illegal activities," the official said, then took out a contract and handed it to the crowd, "You can see this contract and know that I'm not deceiving you!"
"This is the contract. If anyone doubts it, you can check it yourself!"
Seeing the contract, the expressions of the crowd varied, but one thing was certain: the contract was genuine, with a red seal on it.
If it were fake, it would be fraud.
Fifty parking spaces added up to several million.
Not to mention the Yida Group's stamp.
So,
Su Cheng really did legally own fifty parking spaces.
Before, they could still argue based on the one-household-one-space rule.
But now, they couldn't. They never expected it was a gift from the developer, which was entirely legal.
Most importantly, it was a gift from Yida.
This explains Su Cheng's background, and some people even feel the urge to steer clear.
After all, although many of these property owners are wealthy, they are still just ordinary folks. No matter how rich they are, they can't compare to a behemoth like the Yida Group. Offending Su Cheng would be akin to offending a financial giant like the Yida Group.
Especially those who had scolded Su Cheng earlier in the morning, they are now filled with regret. They should have known that this young man's background was Yida; they would never have dared to come.
Because with just a slight push, Yida could not only jeopardize their jobs but even cause the entire enterprise to go bankrupt. This colossal group is simply beyond the reach of ordinary employees like them!
"You, you, and you!"
Su Cheng suddenly points a finger, calling out each of them by name. These are the ones who had scolded him before, and the three individuals he points out can't help but tremble.