Chapter 52: I’m Not a Benefactor Anymore
Chapter 52: I’m Not a Benefactor Anymore
Xu Qing was fiddling with his computer, pondering how to come up with an excuse to trick Qin Hao.
Of course, he didn’t have to make something up—reporting the matter outright was an option. It’d be much simpler to fool the old man and the others later. But if he could craft a good story now, having an insider like Qin Hao to help would make the bureaucratic process for Jiang He’s integration into society far smoother.
During the last census, over 13 million people were found to lack proper household registration for various reasons. While being a "black household" wasn't a huge issue in itself, Xu Qing's real concern lay in the complications surrounding Jiang He’s very existence and the troubles early exposure might cause when resolving her undocumented status in the future.
Once she adapted to life here, that worry would naturally fade—likely by the end of the year, everything would be sorted out without incident. The first step had been executed flawlessly, without any surprises.
Knock, knock, knock.
The sound interrupted Xu Qing’s thoughts. He set down his mouse and walked over to check through the peephole before opening the door.
“Dad, it’s not rent day yet, is it?”
“Did I say anything about rent?” Xu Wenbin’s mood soured instantly. Carrying his briefcase, he stepped in, saying, “I was passing by after work and thought I’d check how the heating’s doing. If there’s a problem, it’s my duty as your landlord to… to…”