Chapter 3526: Chapter 3518: A Touch of Sweetness

"Quick, quick, quick, get up."

Lin Yi stepped forward and helped the elderly man up.

"It’s not much money, just take it and use it."

Lin Yi and Xiao Fengshan placed the cardboard box in the stairwell.

They weren’t afraid of it getting stolen, as there were surveillance cameras. If someone took it, they’d just have to compensate and pay a fine.

Afterward, the two put the food inside the house.

Once they had done what needed to be done, the rest was up to the elderly man.

The old man cried even harder.

If it weren’t for Lin Yi holding him up, he would have already knelt down.

Those who are caught in a whirlpool of hardship, with nerves on edge fighting against it, have an extraordinarily resilient inner world.

No matter how much more hardship comes their way, it cannot defeat them.

But if there’s a bit of sweetness, if someone is kind to them,

the tension and emotions burst like a dam destroyed by a flood, becoming uncontrollable.

"Sir, please don’t be like this, it’s what we should do."

Lin Yi helped the elderly man up.

"From now on, try to live well, you can collect recyclables, but also tidy up your home."

"I understand, thank you."

"It’s nothing major, sir, please stretch out your hand."

The elderly man stretched out his hand.

Lin Yi checked his pulse.

Fortunately, the elderly man didn’t have any major health issues, just some basic old age ailments.

For someone of his age group, it wasn’t considered a serious illness.

After checking his pulse, Lin Yi chatted with him a bit more before leaving with Xiao Fengshan.

"Lin Bro, I feel like we can help him for now, but we can’t help him for a lifetime," Xiao Fengshan said:

"After finishing this food, he will end up the same as before."

"I’ve been thinking about this too, you saw the way he was working earlier; he seems to still have some strength," Lin Yi pondered:

"The cleaning staff was fired before, I’ll ask Liu Jingfeng to see if we can let him take over."

"The problem is his legs aren’t good, maybe it’s not suitable for him."

"The cleaning work is just for the morning and evening, he’s free at other times. If his legs aren’t good, he can just work a bit longer."

"That makes sense, we’ll have to see what Liu Jingfeng thinks."

"Let’s go, let’s eat first."

The two headed outside the east entrance, found a small restaurant, ordered a couple of small dishes, and had lunch.

After lunch, Xiao Fengshan went to stand guard, while Lin Yi went to the property management center to find Liu Jingfeng.

"Come and try some freshly roasted sunflower seeds, they’re really fragrant."

Seeing Lin Yi, Liu Jingfeng greeted him.

Lin Yi grabbed a handful and tried them, they tasted pretty good.

"Do you remember the old man from building 27?" Lin Yi said while eating.

"I do, I see him often. Why are you asking about him now?"

"I want to understand the situation." Lin Yi asked:

"What’s the old man’s name? Does he have a son?"

"I think his name is Liu Daqiang. After his family relocated, he got two apartments and some money. It seems he sold one to buy a house for his son to get married in Jing City, and he’s living alone in Zhong Hai."

"His son doesn’t care for him?"

"Probably not, or else he wouldn’t be living like this," Liu Jingfeng said:

"When I married my wife, all I wanted was a child. Damn, look at kids nowadays, having them is no better than not having them."

"This is just an isolated case, we can’t generalize," Lin Yi said with a smile.

"You’re right, but with the current situation, we can only rely on ourselves. As long as the kids grow up and don’t leech off us, that’s enough."

"That’s a bit difficult, without parental support, they can’t even get married."

"That’s our worry, but not yours. You’ve found a good wife," Liu Jingfeng laughed heartily:

"You good-looking guys, damn you all."

"Haha..."

Lin Yi laughed, and their conversation was quite pleasant.

"I went over this morning and saw that he still has some mobility. He can do some work himself, and coincidentally, the cleaning staff you fired could be replaced by him."

Liu Jingfeng looked at Lin Yi.

"I know what you’re thinking, but we’re all just regular people with limited capabilities. Don’t let your compassion overflow; you need to take care of yourself first."

"I understand this much, it just depends on whether you can take my suggestion."

"This can definitely be arranged, but the premise is that when it comes to work, everything must be done by the book," Liu Jingfeng said:

"It’s okay if he works slowly, but he needs to do the job well. You’re a smart guy, you understand what I mean, right?"

"I understand."

"2500 a month, but with no insurance," Liu Jingfeng said:

"His living expenses should be covered."

"Thank you, Brother Liu."

Lin Yi grabbed another handful of sunflower seeds.

"Help me check if he owes any property management fees?"

"He only paid it in the year he moved in, been owing for three years now. I didn’t push him because his situation is poor. Anyway, it can be owed indefinitely as long as he doesn’t sell the house, it doesn’t affect his living there."

"Calculate how much it is, I’ll help him with it."

"Forget it, paying or not makes no difference, don’t pay it. It’s all at the expense of the capitalists anyway."

"Then check the water fees, electricity, and gas fees for me."

"You’re planning to be charitable to the end?"

"Helping where I can, I can afford this money, but just don’t tell him about this."

"Alright, I’ll check it for you later."

Lin Yi took out his phone and transferred 6000 yuan to Liu Jingfeng.

"After checking, top up 2000 for each."

Liu Jingfeng accepted the money.

"There was a promotion before, paying property fee gave cooking oil. There’s some left in the warehouse, take two barrels to him; I’ll consider it borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha."

"Manager Liu’s thinking is broader, much better than us security guards."

"Get lost, don’t put people down."

"Haha..."

Lin Yi laughed and went to the warehouse. Besides a cleaning uniform, he also took two barrels of cooking oil.

He found Liu Daqiang and told him about the related matters.

The elderly man was grateful beyond words. For him, getting a job was a rare opportunity.

After a few more words, Lin Yi left.

He returned to the security office at the east entrance to work.

"Lin Bro, did you sort out that old man’s affairs?" Xiao Fengshan said.

"I wouldn’t say sorted out, just helping as much as I can."

"That’s true."

In the afternoon, Lin Yi received a call from Miao Guofeng.

The issue with Zhao Xiangyang’s wife had already been arranged for someone to handle.

The situation wasn’t as severe as expected.

A rough estimate of the treatment cost was given. After insurance claims, it would be around 50,000.

This number was manageable for Lin Yi.

Even if Zhao Xiangyang’s conditions were average, he could afford it.

After discussing this matter, Lin Yi got up to stretch a bit.

Then he went on patrol with Xiao Fengshan.

They hadn’t walked far when they saw a GL8 parked ahead.

"How long has it been? It hasn’t left yet."

"Seems like someone is in the car, just tell them what’s up."

Xiao Fengshan stepped up and stood in front of the car.

"Buddy, your car’s been parked here for quite a while, we have rules against parking too long."

"We’ll be off in a bit."

The person speaking was seated in the second row, youthful with chestnut-colored hair and a silver chain around his neck, dressed very trendily.

The man’s name was Lu Cong, and the driver in the front seat was his friend, Miao Yuji.

Both were considered second-generation rich but only at the lowest tier.

They were worlds apart from Lin Yi’s circle.

"Buddy, I registered you earlier, you said you’d leave in ten minutes. It’s been over an hour, staying here is a bit out of line."

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