Chapter 477
Chapter 477 - Friends
The middle-aged man was on the brink of tears. He never imagined that after moving, he would once again encounter that band.
To make matters worse, the relentless sound of an electric drill echoed from above, while the hum of an electric motor persisted from below.
What in the world was happening?
Without a word, the middle-aged man hung his head and returned home.
His wife, upon hearing his account, was utterly shocked.
She contemplated another move to escape these people.
In a single day, the family moved three times.
Yet, each time before they could even settle in for a rest, music would blare from across the way, and the cacophony from above and below would resume.
Their spirits sank.
During their moves, the neighbors' doors remained shut, but as soon as they finished, the neighbor directly across would fling open their door and burst into song.
It seemed their neighbors were moving even faster than they were.
Boss Fong owned several housing rental agencies.
Whenever this family rented through an agency, Boss Fong was informed.
In their rush to find a rental, how could they avoid seeking an agency's assistance?
After all, who else had such an abundance of resources besides these rental agencies?
Boss Fong had instructed all the real estate agents to delay the family's move into their new home.
Thus, whenever the family inquired about moving with a rental agent, they were told the house needed cleaning, postponing their move-in date.
In the meantime, new neighbors would swiftly occupy the units above, below, and directly opposite their intended home.
Exhausted and deprived of rest, the family had dark circles under their eyes and staggered as they walked.
Meanwhile, Su Ming drove to visit his parents.
The house's layout and the arrangement of the furniture were identical to their previous residence, as all these properties were renovated by the same company commissioned by Boss Fong.
Upon seeing Su Ming, Su Tao chuckled and greeted him, “You're quite early, you rascal.”
They enjoyed a peaceful night's sleep.
Their neighbors were all well-mannered corporate executives.
A few were ordinary citizens with a solid educational background.
Carrying a cake, Su Ming walked in with a grin and announced, “Mom! Happy Birthday!”
Lee Sumei accepted the cake, her brow furrowed in gentle reproach, “Why did you waste money on a cake?”
She was only feigning reproach towards Su Ming. He had remembered her birthday and celebrated it with her, which made her very happy.
Su Ming, beaming, unwrapped the cake and suggested, “Let's eat the cake together.”
Indeed, the cake was quite delicious.
He serenaded Lee Sumei with the ‘Happy Birthday' song and then she blew out the candle.
They were filled with joy.
While they were enjoying the cake, a sudden knock came from the door.
”I'll get it,” Su Tao said cheerfully as he rose to his feet. Upon opening the door, he was taken aback.
“My goodness!” Su Tao gasped in shock.
Su Ming quickly got up, worried that something was wrong, and joined his father at the door.
Upon closer inspection, he too was shocked.
Lee Sumei approached and asked in astonishment, “What happened to you all?”
Their former upstairs neighbors were standing at the doorway.
The family had deep dark circles under their eyes and were shaking as they walked, noticeably thinner than before.
Upon seeing Su Ming, the trio couldn't contain themselves any longer. They burst into tears, knelt down, and begged, “We truly apologize. We won't do it again! Please forgive us. We still have to work and attend school.”
They had tried to sleep in the park, but someone was there drumming and singing.
When they attempted to rest in a hotel, the neighboring shop was undergoing loud renovations.
Wherever they went, noise followed, disturbing them.
They were at a loss as to why this was happening.
So, they reached out to Boss Fong to see if he knew the reason.
What they learned from Boss Fong was astonishing.
Su Ming was the owner of the entire complex.
They were dumbfounded.
They had unwittingly crossed a very influential person.
Therefore, they came to apologize to Su Ming.
But Boss Fong had cautioned them: admit your mistakes, but don't reveal everything.
Su Ming blinked.
Truthfully, he hadn't intended for things to go this far.
How had Boss Fong driven this family to such desperation?
Su Ming cleared his throat, ready to speak.
“Please, forgive us.”
“We were wrong. We assure you, there will be no more disturbances.”
“Absolutely. We'll invest in carpets to ensure we don't make a sound.”
“We're going to toss out the cutting board and knife. From now on, it's all takeout for us—no more cooking or chopping vegetables!”
The couple knelt on the floor as if delivering a comedic routine.
The chubby boy behind them had dozed off, his head lolling to one side.
“Alright,” Su Ming pondered for quite some time, at a loss for words. In the end, he could only forgive them.
“Could you please not punish us then?” The couple gazed at Su Ming with hopeful eyes.
“I'll call Boss Fong right away,” Su Ming, understanding their concerns, assured them.
“Thank you so much.” The couple was on the verge of tears.
Su Ming had finally forgiven them, and at last, they could get some sleep!
“Farewell, we won't bother you any longer.” The couple, relieved, escorted their child down the stairs.
Su Ming chuckled and shook his head in amusement.
Lee Sumei and Su Tao were certain that Su Ming had orchestrated the whole thing.
Truth be told, they were fed up with such antics as well.
Hence, they refrained from probing further.
After calling Boss Fong, Su Ming settled back to watch TV and enjoy some cake with his parents.
Suddenly, Su Tao remembered something. He exchanged a knowing glance with Lee Sumei, who gave a subtle nod.
Catching this exchange, Su Ming was struck by an ominous premonition.
What was the meaning behind his parents' looks?
The air was charged with an odd tension.
“Your mom has set up a blind date for you tonight,” Su Tao revealed.
Taken aback, Su Ming nearly leaped out of his seat.
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