Simon had never been someone good at arguing. He had found Mrs. Levin very noisy when she came in, so he had turned up the TV's volume and made it very loud.
The financial news channel was currently reporting the latest news: "… new regulations have been announced… to control housing prices… inelastic housing prices…"
These phrases made their way faintly into the few people's ears.
Everyone's heads turned as one toward the TV and they watched the news report seriously. However, all they caught was just the last few words: "… brought to you by this channel."
Mrs. Levin was dumbfounded. "What did they say just now?"
Although Melissa had already known about it a long time ago, she was nevertheless still a little surprised when she actually heard the announcement.
Why had the policy been announced so quickly?
By right, word would always vaguely get out prior to any announcements. However, they hadn't heard anything at all this time.