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Untitled Part 73What Are You Doing Here?

Jiang Liben had always been cautious with his words, afraid that Su Su would find him a burden.

At this moment, he finally felt assured that Su Su hadn't changed; she was still the kind-hearted girl he knew.

"Alright, Uncle Jiang will listen to you," Jiang Liben said, a smile appearing on his weary and weathered face.

Su Su took Jiang Liben to the housing office to find Xiao Deng.

The housing office was part of the base's housing management department. She had only found out about it after asking around when she couldn't locate Xiao Deng.

When they arrived at the housing office, Xiao Deng happened to be there, working inside.

Jiang Liben looked at the modern decor of the housing office, a hint of envy in his eyes.

Working here was akin to being a civil servant, wasn't it?

Upon hearing that Su Su was looking for him, Xiao Deng put down his work and came out."Sister Su Su, I heard you were looking for me?"

Jiang Liben scrutinized Xiao Deng, his envy growing.

Su Su was also a bit surprised. The Xiao Deng working at the housing office looked like a completely different person from the one she had seen on her first day at the base.

On her first day, Xiao Deng looked like an ordinary person suffering from long-term hunger—sallow and emaciated.

Today, however, he looked completely different, full of energy and radiating vitality.

"Yes, I have a small favor to ask. I want to rent another room. Do you have any good listings?" Su Su asked.

Xiao Deng gave her a curious look. Hadn't she already bought a house? Why did she need to rent another one?

Then he noticed the elderly man standing next to Su Su, who had been eyeing him.

He realized that Su Su wanted to rent another room because of this old man.

He had been worried about not being able to rent out his properties, and now a golden opportunity had come to him.

Indeed, befriending her was the best decision he had made.

Suppressing his inner joy, he smiled, revealing two tiger teeth, "Sister Su Su, what kind of place are you looking for?"

"Is there anything available near where I live?"

"Yes, more and more people are flooding into the base these days, but few can afford to buy. The base has changed its policy, and now the houses that were only for sale can also be rented. Wait a moment."

Xiao Deng turned back to his desk and brought out several folders filled with information.

He flipped through them and quickly found the listing for a room in the same building as Su Su.

He took out the paper, "The room next to yours is available for rent. It's a single room, 30 points per month."

Upon hearing that it cost 30 points a month, Uncle Jiang shook his head, "That's too expensive. We need something cheaper, the cheaper the better."

Su Su took the listing and glanced at it. The single room wasn't small, about 15 square meters, with a private bathroom, and the kitchen and balcony were connected.

It was more than enough for Uncle Jiang to live alone.

The key point was that it was right next to her, making it easier to look after each other.

She immediately decided to rent the room.

Uncle Jiang naturally disagreed. Not to mention whether he had the points, even if he did, he wouldn't choose such an expensive place.

Besides, he had no points at all. He knew Su Su was renting this place specifically for him.

He didn't need such an expensive place. Points were hard to earn; it was better to save them for food.

However, Su Su had made up her mind, and no matter how much Uncle Jiang tried to persuade her, she wouldn't change her decision.

Xiao Deng, smiling broadly, said, "Alright, the minimum rental period is three months. I'll go handle the paperwork now."

"Three months minimum?" Su Su raised an eyebrow at him, "So even though it's not just for sale anymore, there are still rental conditions?"

Xiao Deng was taken aback, then smiled sheepishly, "Hehe, my bad for not explaining clearly. Yes, that's the case."

"This actually benefits you too. It screens out certain people to some extent, ensuring not just anyone can move in. Don't you think?"

One had to admit, Xiao Deng was good at sales. Although she wouldn't have refused to rent because of the three-month minimum, his explanation made sense.

With the influx of people from all directions, the base's population was rapidly increasing.

As the base's population surged, signs of disorder in safety and order were becoming apparent.

Although entering the base required a pass obtained with supplies, it didn't stop the number of people entering from rising.

Many outside didn't know the situation inside the base. Everyone thought that once they got in, the base wouldn't let them die.

So they traded all their belongings for a chance to enter the base.

But once inside, they found that everything required points—food, shelter. Without points, they had nowhere to stay and nothing to eat.

And where did points come from? In the extreme cold, they couldn't find supplies.

So there was only one option: rob others for points and supplies.

Therefore, the high cost of housing had its reasons. It could filter out those who might do anything once they ran out of food.

"Alright, go handle the paperwork."

Su Su handed over her pass to him, then said to Uncle Jiang, "Uncle Jiang, give him your pass. He'll set up the access permissions."

Access permissions?

His dorm didn't need any access permissions.

Uncle Jiang, puzzled, handed over his pass.

Xiao Deng quickly completed the paperwork.

Su Su then took Uncle Jiang to find a clinic to check his cough and leg injury.

After walking through half the base, they couldn't find a single clinic.

"Su girl, I can't walk anymore," Jiang Liben said, leaning on his knees and panting.

"Alright, let's go back first. I'll come out later to look again. Once I find one, I'll bring you."With that, Su Su slowly led Uncle Jiang back.

After twenty minutes, they finally reached the building.

Uncle Jiang looked at the sturdy security door and the sensor lock, feeling a bit emotional, "Is this the building we're renting in?"

"Yes, it feels pretty good, right?"

Su Su smiled and swiped her pass. As soon as the door opened, they saw Feng Zehua holding a bag in one hand and a suitcase in the other.

Su Su: "??"

Feng Zehua: "??"

"What are you doing here?"

They both spoke simultaneously.

They looked at each other and fell silent, each waiting for the other to speak first."Ahem..."

Uncle Jiang cleared his throat, his eyes shifting between the two.

Feng Zehua smiled warmly, "I moved here today. Are you living here too?"