This time with the housing allocation, there were those who were happy, those who were worried, and those who were envious. Naturally, those who got a good floor and a good layout were happy, just like Cheng Suās household, while those on the lower floors facing northwest were worried. What to do during the hot summer?
But no matter what, whether good or bad, getting a house of oneās own was still much better than not qualifying for one at all.
The layouts each family got during the allocation would be registered, and once the new buildings were completed, they could move in.
Cheng Su and their family got a good house, so they were, of course, overjoyed and even had a celebration. But there were also many who were envious and jealous. Nonetheless, some people were already looking forward to Cheng Suās householdās former place.
Why?
Because once they have the new house, this current dormitory would naturally be vacated. Everyone knew Cheng Suās household had recently renovated it, only a few years back. Moving into it would definitely be better than their current situation.
So those above the deputy company level were secretly making moves to try and secure that house.
Even Sister-in-law Song next door wanted that house!
"I really donāt know where she gets her confidence from. Her husband, Song Cheng, to put it bluntly, is just a platoon leader. How could he possibly arrange to get Cheng Suās house? Truly wishful thinking!" Chunhua sneered to Guiying.
Guiying just smiled and said nothing. She, too, was quite amazed by Sister-in-law Songās wishful thinking.
As for Cheng Su, she didnāt say a word. As long as you neither steal nor scam, and rely on your own ability, who knows, she might actually get the right to live in that house.
She just didnāt expect that Sister-in-law Song would actually do such sneaky things.
That day, Cheng Su was returning from a run on the field and heard her arguing with Chunhua.
"...Iāve always kept my oil here. I know how much I have used. Itās strange, Iām eating at the factory every day, and my Old Liang eats at the canteen too, only using a little oil in the evening, yet it diminishes day by day. If itās not you secretly using it, then who?" Chunhua shouted in the kitchen: "Weāre all neighbors. Is there any point in doing sneaky things like this?"
"Who secretly used it, which eye of yours saw me use it?" Sister-in-law Song roared back.
Chunhua sneered, "If itās not you, then who else? Usually, mice steal oil, when did you, Chen Datao, turn into a mouse too? My oil has always been here, for so many years, itās never decreased. Since you arrived, it gets less and less each day, ha."
Chen Datao was Sister-in-law Songās full name. Hearing this from Chunhua, her eyes betrayed a hint of avoidance, yet she pretended to be calm, saying, "Itās really funny, isnāt it? In this kitchen, people come and go all the time. Anyone could have used it. You have no proof, why are you accusing me?"
Cheng Su frowned, hearing this, walked in and said, "Whatās going on here?"
"You came just in time. In the past, when Hualing was around, whose oil among us wasnāt kept in common cupboards, and whose oil ever went short? Itās always been fine, then she moved in, and my oil started decreasing. If itās not her using it, then who else? You, Cheng Su, have money, would you use it? Guiying too, their family runs an oil mill, and they get their oil from back home." Chunhua huffed, "Iām not so stingy about a few drops of oil, but weāre all neighbors, living close by each other. Isnāt it disgraceful to do this sort of thing? Today itās stealing oil, later on, will it be breaking into the house to take things? Cheng Su, you better be careful, always lock your doors. Donāt regret it once a thief gets in!"
"Liang Family, who are you calling a thief?" Sister-in-law Song shrieked.
"Whoever responds is the one!" Chunhua sneered.