Su Jingsong thought about it and agreed; with Han Chunli’s temperament, she probably never even considered repaying the money.
Han Jingchen looked up, "Go invite Old Xu and Old Jiang, let them be witnesses."
Su Jingsong immediately understood the chief’s intention: "Yes, I’ll go right away."
This was, after all, a sanatorium full of influential people. With them as witnesses, even if Han Chunli and Ji Linfeng wanted to say something later, they would have to think twice.
Given Han Jingchen’s character, he certainly wouldn’t force his sister and brother-in-law to use their house to settle their debt. There was only one possibility: the amount borrowed this time was too large, and they felt guilty, insisting on using the house as collateral.
It was indirectly preserving Han Chunli and Ji Linfeng’s dignity. They couldn’t just go back on it afterward, and as for what would happen in the future, that would depend on the results of the investigation that would be conveyed back.
Moreover, Han Jingchen’s people had uncovered some more secretive matters, although they hadn’t been confirmed. He had grown suspicious, so it was better to deal with some things in advance.
Su Jingsong worked efficiently and soon brought the people over, having already smoothed things over on the way.
When Ji Linfeng saw Su Jingsong bringing people in, he realized that his brother-in-law was serious this time, and he couldn’t help but feel a bit uneasy.
When Han Jingchen came down, he spoke beautifully, and he had already drafted the agreement upstairs. It clearly outlined the money Han Chunli had borrowed from him over the years, even including the special supply vouchers she had taken over the years. The estimated value given by the Housing Authority was clearly stated, leaving Han Chunli with no reason to dispute it later.
It stated that the house was being transferred to Han Jingchen at a price two hundred yuan above the evaluated value, totaling four thousand two hundred yuan. The reason for writing it as a collateral transfer instead of a sale was to show that he had not treated Han Chunli poorly.
Moreover, it specified that the previous eighteen hundred yuan borrowed was directly deducted from the house payment, and the remaining two thousand four hundred yuan was settled on the spot today.
Both parties signed and stamped their seals, and the two invited witnesses signed and left their fingerprints. In front of everyone, Han Jingchen handed the remaining money to Ji Linfeng, "Count it."
Ji Linfeng was about to say: I trust what Second Brother says.
But Han Jingchen said, "It’s better to count it; once you leave this door, I won’t take responsibility."
Others might have thought he was joking, but Ji Linfeng knew his brother-in-law was serious.
Counting it in front of everyone: "No mistake, exactly two thousand four hundred yuan."
The witnesses, seeing nothing was amiss, sensibly left. After they had gone, Han Jingchen directly instructed Su Jingsong: "Go and get the paperwork done today."
Han Chunli hurriedly said, "Second Brother, this isn’t enough money?"
Han Jingchen gave her a meaningful look: "Are you saying this isn’t enough for the surgery?"
His tone was so cold that Han Chunli was frightened: "Isn’t there also post-surgery recovery and donor compensation costs?"
Han Jingchen shifted his gaze to Ji Linfeng: "Should I personally call the hospital?"
As soon as he said this, Han Chunli dared not say anything more, her heart pounding: Could Second Brother have inquired in advance?
The more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed, too scared to say anything else: "Second Brother, I’ll use this money first. If it’s not enough, I’ll come back to you."
Han Jingchen didn’t respond to Han Chunli but said, "You go handle the procedures; I’m tired and need to go upstairs to rest."
He headed straight upstairs.
By this time, Ji Linfeng was sure in his heart that it wasn’t his imagination; his brother-in-law truly had grown distant from them.
Han Chunli was also being quiet now, only able to call out to the back of Second Brother Han Jingchen: "Second Brother, we’re leaving now; we’ll come visit you another day."
With Su Jingsong around, there was no chance the tasks wouldn’t be completed. He drove them home to retrieve the property certificate, took a walk around the house to inform them that the ownership had changed, and that there would be no renewal after the lease expired, then headed to the Housing Authority. The property was soon transferred, changing hands.
Looking at the freshly issued property certificate: "I’ll head back now; the chief can’t be left without assistance. Pay attention to safety on your way back."