Chapter 1157
What to do when you encounter such a neighbor 44
Chapter 1157 What to do when you encounter such a neighbor 44
"What can't be discussed properly? Everyone, please calm down." Cheng Guangming reassured everyone. He usually had a lot of authority, so the previously chattering crowd quieted down and waited for him to continue.
"The elevator is already partially installed, with only a small section remaining. The installation cost has already been factored in. If we remove it, that's one expense, and reinstalling it will be another. Even if we agree to remove it, will you, Yi Shulan, cover that cost?"
Cheng Guangming's questioning drew everyone's attention to Yi Shulan.
Yi Shulan's expression was not good: "Why should I pay for this?"
"You are clearly in the wrong, so of course you should bear the losses."
"It's not us who want to dismantle the elevator! It's you who wants to dismantle it, so of course you'll have to pay for it. We've almost finished installing it here, so you'll naturally have to pay for the installation later." Someone in the crowd couldn't help but interject, "Besides you, Yi Shulan, I don't think anyone here agrees to dismantle the elevator, right? So, this is your request, and if you don't pay for it, who will?"
"To be honest, you're partly to blame for this too. You're so concerned about the elevator's location, so why didn't you come and supervise the installation? If you had stopped it when you discovered the location was wrong during installation, none of this would have happened now."
"That's right. Come to think of it, it's because you didn't take this matter seriously enough, otherwise there wouldn't have been so much trouble."
"The elevator has already been installed, so I think we should leave it as is. It's true that it blocks the light, so I suggest that Yi Shulan's family not have to pay for the elevator, as compensation for her. What do you all think?"
"I think it's okay."
"Anyway, she used to go to the top floor frequently, and she will definitely use the elevator more often in the future. Giving her this compensation is not a bad deal. Elevators are not cheap, and they will need to be maintained in the future."
"Shulan, how about we do it this way? You don't need to worry about the elevator installation fee or future maintenance costs. The elevator's location will remain unchanged. This is better for you and for all of us," Cheng Guangming said. "I think quite a few people agree with this."
Yi Shulan was so angry she laughed. After all that, she was the one who got the better deal.
"I don't use the elevator, so this elevator can't block the light from our house."
"If we just move the elevator, I, Yi Shulan, will not be human if I ever go into this elevator again."
"Are you prepared to cover the costs of dismantling and reinstalling?" Zhou Guifeng asked, then warned, "Don't even think about hiring someone to do this yourself. Be careful you don't end up in jail. You've lived most of your life; don't make a fool of yourself. Shulan, you live on the first floor, which is convenient, but you don't understand the hardship of living on the top floor. Nowadays, most families have elderly members. We're neighbors; can't you be a little more understanding?"
Hearing these words, Yi Shulan thought she might be so angry that she would die.
However, her physical condition is still quite good, but the current situation is indeed unfavorable to her.
That agreement was only verbal, without a written agreement, which was something she hadn't considered. At the time, she certainly didn't expect these people to behave this way.
Although she was physically fine, Yi Shulan was still quite angry and didn't know what to do.
"It's getting late, sir. You can stop here for today and continue tomorrow." Cheng Guangming was already calling to the elevator installation workers.
On Azhen and Yi Shulan's side, they could still hear the workers asking Cheng Guangming whether the matter would be completed tomorrow, and that if it caused delays, their community would be held responsible.
Cheng Guangming repeatedly assured them that he would handle the matter and that they didn't need to worry about it; they could just come over at the appointed time tomorrow.
“Shulan, if this matter continues to escalate, it won’t be good for anyone, don’t you think?” Zhou Guifeng leaned closer. “The suggestions everyone made before were quite good; you should think them over carefully.”
"Otherwise, if you insist on doing it that way, then we'll have to pay for the dismantling and installation. As long as an elevator can be installed, we're fine with any location."
Yi Shulan pushed Zhou Guifeng away and pulled Azhen into the house.
The current situation is particularly unfavorable for her; paying for dismantling and reassembly is definitely out of the question. If she really had that much spare money, couldn't she buy a place in a nicer neighborhood?
A few years ago, when house prices were good, I sold my house and moved to a new neighborhood. I guess I wouldn't have had so much trouble.
However, having lived there for most of her life, she felt surrounded by familiar faces and a harmonious atmosphere, and she also had memories of her husband. She never considered changing her environment.
"If I had known they were this kind of people, I shouldn't have signed the document in the first place."
“Your dad appeared in my dream a while ago and told me not to agree to sign, and I should have listened. He must have known about this before he appeared in my dream to tell me, but I didn’t take it seriously.” Yi Shulan said with a face full of regret.
"It seems difficult to get them to move now, since there's no written agreement..."
Yi Shulan's gaze fell on Azhen, and suddenly she remembered something. She sat on the sofa and sighed, her expression as if to say that she really couldn't count on her daughter for this matter.
"With the media so developed now, do you think there might be a turning point if we expose it directly?" Yi Shulan said, it was unclear whether she was asking Azhen or talking to herself.
A-Zhuang spoke up this time: "Mom, just because the internet is so developed doesn't mean everyone can use it well. It sounds like a lot of netizens will be on our side in this matter."
"Why does it sound like there might be some other problems?" Yi Shulan asked, clearly not knowing much about this.
A-Zhuang analyzed, "Most people's reaction after hearing about this will definitely be to support us and feel that these neighbors did a bad job and went too far."
"However, they really need an elevator. Several households have elderly people, some with mobility issues, some bedridden, and some with disabilities. If things get out of hand, all these people will join forces. Given the public's sympathy for the weak, if we obstruct the installation of an elevator, it will be seen as bullying them, and public opinion will quickly reverse."
"By then, even if some people remain firmly on our side, most will feel they had no other choice but to do so, and while they can understand, they will criticize us for being cold-hearted and heartless. In the end, we'll be criticized, but the elevator will still be installed. So, exposing it won't get us the results we want."
"Think about it, is this situation good?"
These things have all happened. Even if some people are clear-headed and feel that the mother and daughter who were the clients were the ones being bullied, most people still sympathize more with the seemingly weaker party.
Besides, some people are using public opinion to create momentum.
This time, Azhen will not let Yi Shulan do that.
Even if what she does gets out, the public will only say "good job" and will absolutely not sympathize with those people.
After all, the elevator has already been installed, hasn't it? And they're already using it.
The mother and daughter are victims in this matter, so it's understandable that they might do something strange.
"Then what should we do?" Without realizing it, Yi Shulan had forgotten that her daughter was a bit useless in many things and not good at making decisions.
Perhaps it was Azhen's analysis that gave her some hope.
There's not enough time, I'll upload it now and revise it later.
good night!
I stayed up a little late tonight to write tomorrow's part in advance. I didn't have time during the day, and I really can't let this vicious cycle continue until tomorrow night!