Bundles of cash, sealed in plastic, were stacked high on a long table draped with red cloth. As community residents gradually gathered, many brought their own stools, sitting around the central open area. Banners and posters around them prominently displayed the words "Jinlin Junjing Public Revenue Distribution" — the theme of the event was unmistakable: the neighborhood was handing out money.
By shortly before 9 a.m. on July 18th, the central square of the Jinlin Junjing community in Wuhou District, Chengdu, was already filled with people. Property management staff had been sending reminders in each building's owner group chats for several days prior, advising everyone to prepare necessary documents such as property ownership certificates and ID cards, and to come to collect their share at any time during the four-day period from the 18th to the 21st.
Ms. Xu, the first homeowner to receive a queue ticket at the distribution event, came downstairs at 8:40 a.m. "This is the first time the community has distributed surplus public revenue to homeowners, so I'm very excited," she said. After a few minutes of document verification, signing, and cash counting, Ms. Xu held 880 yuan in her hands. Smiling, she told her neighbors, "This number is auspicious, 'fa fa' (prosperity). I hope our community gets better and better."
This money originated from the community's accumulated public revenue surplus over the past three years. The original property management company for Jinlin Junjing ceased operations several years ago, leading to a decline in the community's environment and a period of disrepair. Wang Yue, a homeowner born in the 1990s, met other young residents during pandemic volunteer work, and they decided to run together in the next homeowners' committee election.
"The work of the homeowners' committee requires the energy and determination of young people, as well as a strong sense of public spirit," Wang Yue noted. He and the other young volunteers all have stable and substantial incomes, which he believes gives them the "confidence" to serve the community with greater impartiality.
After taking over, the third-term homeowners' committee of Jinlin Junjing introduced a new property management company and systematically reorganized public revenue channels, including parking fees, advertising, and site rentals. Over nearly three years, the community's public revenue surplus accumulated to 1.9 million yuan. After calculating the necessary emergency reserve, the committee initiated a homeowner vote and decided to distribute 1 million yuan back to all homeowners at a standard rate of 10 yuan per square meter — applicable to both residential units and shops, covering nearly 1,100 households in total.
"The participation rate in the vote exceeded 71%, with a 97% approval rate," Wang Yue stated. Determining a transparent and trustworthy distribution method was a top priority for Wang Yue and his team. They proactively removed the committee from the fund flow; the on-site distribution was handled by property management and bank staff, with cash never physically passing through the committee's hands.
"It's inevitable that some homeowners might worry about improper distribution or fraudulent claims, so we made the process transparent enough for everyone to see," he explained. Indeed, some residents raised questions: "Why 10 yuan per square meter?" "Why only 1 million yuan and not more?" Wang Yue clarified that the standard was calculated based on the total area of the entire community and the three-year revenue surplus. "We can't empty our reserves; we need to keep enough funds for elevator repairs and landscaping next year," he said.
Patient explanations generally led to homeowners' nods of understanding. As the cash at the scene was gradually claimed, the residents' faces showed genuine happiness. It is reported that this first round of cash distribution is expected to last four days, with a total amount between 500,000 and 600,000 yuan. Homeowners who miss this round can subsequently receive their share via methods such as bank transfer.
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