Thursday, a working day. The two roommates have not returned yet.
The evening sun shines with its last afterglow. There is a quiet light on the balcony and floor.
Jing Gao sent a message to his two roommates in the WeChat group: I’m going to move out and I’ll treat you two to a casual dinner tonight. Do you have time?
In fact, according to general social etiquette, it is impolite to invite people to dinner on the same day. This is called "calling and drinking". It is best to make an appointment two or three days in advance.
Unless you are friends like him and Xie An, don't worry about these false courtesy. You are always available and you are free to refuse.
Jing Gao, this is a temporary decision, please be polite.
Soon, a message came back in the WeChat group.
Another roommate replied that he had something to do. Yu Jiashi replied: Brother Jing, I have time. I will get off work early and go to Lianhua Village around 6:30 in the evening.
"OK."
Jing Gao sent a message to the housekeeper of the long-term rental apartment on the rental app: I will move out at night, you can come and collect the keys.
When he came back the night before yesterday, he sent a message to the housekeeper of the long-term rental apartment: He did not plan to renew the lease when the rent expired next month. The housekeeper suggested that he check out and waive his management fee for one month.
Putting his cell phone on the desk, Jing Gao began to pack his luggage.
Long-term rental apartments are of the move-in type. Jinggao doesn't have many personal belongings. He can just carry a suitcase or a large backpack.
There is a small cardboard box of books left, which are the books left over from college. Then I put the old Lenovo laptop into the laptop bag.
There are four bags in total. No need for bedding.
At this time, the cell phone rang.
It was the housekeeper of the apartment. Jing Gao answered the call, and a man's voice came from inside, "Mr. Jing, I am the housekeeper of the long-term rental apartment. I just received the news that you want to check out. I will communicate with you about the check-out now.
one time."
"Well, you say."
"That's it. Your rent is due in one month. If you check out now, it is a breach of contract. So we cannot refund the deposit to you."
Jing Gao suddenly felt a fire welling up in his heart, and asked: "My room is mortgaged for one and three for three. My rent for the next month has already been paid. What kind of contract have I violated?"
Such stupid logic!
I have paid the rent in full, but you still accuse me of breach of contract? I don’t want you to refund next month’s rent, just the deposit?
This is to defraud tenants of their money and even lose their face.
The housekeeper on the other end of the phone looked very patient, "Mr. Jing, this is our current policy. Please understand."
Jing Gao said angrily: "That's okay. I won't return the house, it will be empty. We'll talk about it next month."
The housekeeper was silent for a while and said: "Mr. Jing, I happen to be here in Lianhua Village. Let's meet and talk."
Jing Gao pressed down the phone unhappily.
Do you have to insist on taking a step back? Can't you just follow the rules?
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Twenty minutes later, Jing Gao moved his bookcase, computer bag, and suitcase into the car. When he was left with the last backpack, there was a knock on the door.
Outside the door was a young man of medium build, who looked to be in his early twenties, wearing a suit and leather shoes. He was breathing heavily, "Hello, Mr. Jing. I'm Xiao Li."
Jing Gao's face softened slightly. After all, the other party had a pretty good attitude and opened the door.
Xiao Li entered the room, took a look, and said with a smile: "Everything is cleaned up. Mr. Jing, you can give me the door key."
If Jing Gao had just graduated from college, he would probably have given it to him. At this time, after being severely beaten by society for several years, he had a hard time and asked, "What do you say about the deposit?"
The smile on Xiao Li's face faded a little and he said: "Mr. Jing, as we just communicated on the phone, our company has regulations that the deposit will not be refunded if you check out early."
Jing Gao felt angry on the spot. Hearing these words, he thought that he was wrong. He thought that the other party would take a step back if he asked for a face-to-face interview.
"Then leave it empty."
Xiao Li persuaded with an expression of "I am doing it for you": "Mr. Jing, if you leave it empty, it will be difficult for us to maintain it, and the service fee next month will increase several times. Otherwise, you can give the key now
Give it to me and check out. I will waive your 300 yuan service fee for next month."
This is what I said before.
The reason why Jinggao chose to check out when there was still one month of rent left was because he didn’t want to live in it. The other reason was that when he communicated with him the day before yesterday, “Xiao Li” said that he could waive one month’s service fee. Of course, he didn’t say “the deposit will not be refunded.”
”.
Jing Gao sneered: "You have a good plan. No matter what, you want to take advantage of this, right?"
Xiao Li said dissatisfied: "What are you talking about? This is our company's rule, what can I do?" After saying that, he walked to the balcony to light a cigarette, and said confidently: "I told you clearly, you complained
It’s no use either.”
Jing Gao glanced at him and shouted: "Come out! I won't return the key today. I'll talk to the director of your company tomorrow."
Jing Gao took his backpack, locked the door, and walked downstairs. He didn't want to argue with such a "garbage man" anymore. It wouldn't solve the problem at all.
Xiao Li chuckled, followed Jing Gao, and persuaded him: "Mr. Jing, this is also the case when you talk to our supervisor.
Now go through the check-out process and give me the key, and you can still save 300 yuan. If your house is empty for a month, you may not be able to get back the 2,200 yuan deposit."
These words are a bit threatening. Jing Gao has been renting a house in the capital for five years and has seen all kinds of weird things.
But Jing Gao ignored him, walked downstairs, and pressed the car lock.
Parked quietly downstairs, the red Ferrari car lights flashed like a noble princess.
Jing Gao opened the door and threw his backpack on the driver's seat.
Xiao Li stood in the open space downstairs, dumbfounded as he watched Jing Gao open the door of the red Ferrari.
I'll go. It's actually his?
Just before he went upstairs, he saw this Ferrari and walked around it.
How can this thief afford to drive a Ferrari when he lives in a long-term rental apartment that costs 2,200 yuan a month? He is renting it, right?
Xiao Li rubbed his face vigorously to make sure that the scene in front of him was real. He quickly walked forward with an apologetic smile.
Even if the sports car was rented, he couldn't afford it. If Jing Gao was the owner, he would have committed a terrible death today.
Jing Gao locked the car door, turned around and saw Xiao Li's smiling face that looked uglier than crying in the faint night. He frowned and asked, "What are you doing?"
Xiao Li smiled and said: "Brother, brother, your car is really awesome. Um, um, let's discuss it again?"
His attitude quickly softened.
Jing Gao still gave him a disgusting breath, and said coldly: "What are you still negotiating for? Didn't you just say it to death?"
Xiao Li bent over slightly and said in a flattering manner: "Brother, you have a lot of people. You have a lot of people."
Looking at his appearance, Jing Gao couldn't help but think of those people he had met over the years who "bullied the weak and feared the strong". The only difference was that he could be tough now.
At this time, Jing Gao's cell phone vibrated.
It was a WeChat message sent by Yu Jiashi. He went to the hotel "Jiuxiangfang" in Lianhua Village.
Jing Gao thought about it for a while, then threw the room key to Xiao Li, "It's up to you." After saying that, he went to "Jiuxiangfang".
"Brother, thank you, thank you!"
Xiao Li looked at Jing Gao's back, bent down, and thanked him profusely.
Watching Jing Gao disappear into the night, he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He spat on the ground and said bitterly: "Bah! What the hell!"
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Jing Gao walked in the spring night exuding the faint fragrance of peach blossoms. The car lights, the voices of people, and the flashing signs of shops on both sides of the street formed a picture full of life.
The anger in his heart has almost subsided. It's not worth being angry with this kind of person.
But the matter of renting out is not over yet.
That garbage man really disgusted him. He didn't just pretend to apologize and let it go.
He's not that easy to fool.
This chapter has been completed!