Origin: The Technological Empire
Chapter 5

Purchasing a Villa

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Overjoyed, Zou Qian had never expected her first deal of the day to be settled so casually.

She hurriedly contacted the company. When the manager heard what Zou Qian said, he thought she was joking.

How could such a huge contract be finalized so quickly? The annual rent alone was 37.44 million!

Whenever they negotiated business deals, didn't they usually have to haggle back and forth endlessly, with no guarantee of closing the deal in the end? How could it be this straightforward? It had only been half a day, yet it was already settled.

If every deal were this easy, they could just sit around counting money.

"What a lucky little girl," the manager sighed inwardly.

The manager was also full of regret. This should have been his commission. If this deal went through, his commission would probably be well over a hundred thousand, not to mention his year-end bonus. More importantly, he would have gotten to know such a wealthy boss.

In their line of work, connections were far too important. Connections meant money. Even if he left this company, as long as he still had his network, he would be treated as an honored guest wherever he went!

Without wasting a moment, the manager rushed over with the contract in less than half an hour. Although he had missed his first chance to meet this boss, he still had to build a good relationship with him. There might be another opportunity next time.

"Ah, President Chu, Mr. Chu Feng, sorry to keep you waiting. Xiao Zou hasn't neglected you, has she?"

The manager warmly greeted Chu Feng as soon as he arrived.

"You're too kind. Everything was great. Her introduction was excellent too. I'm very satisfied!"

"That's good, then. Zou Qian is someone our company is focusing on training. I have a high opinion of her business abilities and professional standards!"

Zou Qian was speechless. If they hadn't thought there was no hope, would they have sent her here? And when had she ever received so much attention?

Since he had made up his mind, Chu Feng did not hesitate at all. He immediately signed the contract for the entire building, leasing it for one year and paying in full upfront.

Once the card payment went through, ownership rights to the eight-story office building for the coming year belonged to Chu Feng.

"By the way, do you have any villa listings?"

Chu Feng asked casually. His company would certainly grow bigger and stronger in the future, and it would no longer be suitable for him to stay in a relocation housing complex.

"I just don't know how to explain it to my family."

Chu Feng had not told his family about his current situation yet. He was afraid of frightening them.

No one would believe that their son had only just graduated, yet he could rent such a large building and even buy a villa.

"I hope I don't scare my parents."

Chu Feng thought helplessly.

There were still plenty of era-defining designs on his personal computer, all of them tested by time. He would definitely reveal them bit by bit in the future. When that happened, the world would surely be turned upside down.

He could already foresee the impact those black technologies would have on the world.

"Yes, of course. Our company handles all kinds of real estate transactions. What kind of villa are you looking for, President Chu?"

The manager was overjoyed. He had not expected such an unexpected bonus.

The office building looked impressive, but it was only being leased, so there was not much profit in it.

Buying a house, especially a villa, was entirely different. A decent villa cost several million or even tens of millions, and the commission was naturally substantial.

"Then have Miss Zou show me around. We're already acquainted. If it suits me, we can sign today as well."

Hearing Chu Feng's words, Zou Qian was secretly delighted, while the manager looked at the two of them with an odd expression.

Chu Feng had not actually thought much of it. First, he was more familiar with Zou Qian, since she had shown him around for half the day.

Second, having a beautiful woman accompany him was more pleasant than having a balding old man do it, wasn't it?

"Alright, Zou Qian, make sure you take good care of President Chu. Our company's principle is that the customer's needs are our needs, and the customer's requests are our requests. We strive to ensure every customer leaves satisfied!"

"President Chu, I've arranged one of the company's business vehicles downstairs. The villa district is some distance away. The car isn't anything special, so please don't mind it."

After being polite for quite a while, the manager finally let Chu Feng leave. His blazing enthusiasm made Chu Feng a little uncomfortable.

After gathering the documents, Zou Qian and Chu Feng got into a Mercedes-Maybach S600 under the manager's suggestive gaze.

Once the door closed, all the noise vanished.

The Mercedes-Maybach S600L had a four-seat layout, with the extra 200 millimeters of length devoted entirely to the rear seats. This meant that even in reclined mode, the rear space was no longer merely adequate, making it much easier to stretch out. Rear tables, remote controls, and an independent entertainment system were all included.

For some reason, a partition had been installed between the driver's cabin and the rear compartment. Once the curtain was drawn, they became two separate worlds.

And a suggestive atmosphere began to spread between them.

Zou Qian's face turned red. This was not her first time in the industry, so of course she knew what the company's so-called business vehicle was for.

Many salespeople and bosses closed deals in this very car. As for the specifics, only those involved knew.

Seeing the atmosphere grow increasingly strange, Chu Feng had no choice but to interrupt Zou Qian's wandering thoughts.

"Miss, aren't you going to introduce it?"

Zou Qian froze for a moment before realizing that she was supposed to take her client to view houses.

"Sorry, President Chu. I got distracted just now. Let me introduce it to you."

Ignoring the burning heat rising in her face, Zou Qian began her introduction to Chu Feng.

"We're heading to Ruiyi Garden, developed by Taihua Real Estate. It's a high-end villa with luxurious finishes. It has four bedrooms, two living rooms, and three bathrooms, with a floor area of 178 square meters..."

"It has three floors in total and is a rare sun-filled layout with no obstructions. The location is excellent. There's a bus stop right outside, with routes to the South Station and the railway station. Driving is also very convenient, and the financial center is less than half an hour away."

"It's also close to Hailing Phoenix Primary School and the Provincial Affiliated Middle School, making it part of both school districts. If you have children in the future..."

Having regained her composure, Zou Qian began explaining the villa's advantages to Chu Feng.

Chu Feng listened carefully to the introduction and nodded repeatedly.

"What about the price?"

Looking at the pictures and descriptions in the brochure, Chu Feng was quite satisfied.

"President Chu, this house is priced at 12 million."

Hearing Zou Qian's quote, Chu Feng considered it. That came to around 20,000 per square meter. Compared with prices in first-tier cities like Magic City, or even second-tier cities, this was practically dirt cheap.

Before long, they arrived at the villa.

The two got out of the car. Carrying a spare key, Zou Qian opened the villa's front door.

Chu Feng finally saw the villa in its entirety.

It was a European-style garden villa. The landscaping throughout the entire villa district had clearly been done with great care, and the roads were clean. It was obvious that they were regularly maintained.

Inside, it had already been luxuriously renovated. Despite the enormous layout, the designer's ingenious planning kept it from feeling empty. Instead, everything was distinct, orderly, and beautifully arranged.

The extra-wide six-meter balcony made the entire house feel bright and open.

The floor was paved with smooth, gleaming beige tiles, while a dazzling, vintage-style luxury chandelier hung overhead.

The living room featured vintage genuine leather sofas atop an exquisite Persian-patterned carpet, radiating luxury and elegance.

The perfectly placed greenery, warm-toned fabric wallpaper, and various oil paintings were pleasing to the eye. Chu Feng was very satisfied.

"This one, then. I'm very satisfied. Bring me the contract. We can sign today."

Chu Feng valued first impressions. As long as he found something comfortable to look at, that was enough. He loved both the environment and the decor of this villa and could not wait to buy it.

"By the way, is there any discount for paying in full?" Chu Feng asked casually.

"Mr. Chu, if you pay in full, we can waive three years of property management fees."

Seeing how straightforward Chu Feng was, Zou Qian did not hesitate and directly offered him the best internal discount.

"Alright, then. Charge the card."

"Ah, yes, President Chu. I happened to bring the contract with me. Here."

Zou Qian was delighted as well. Hailing was a third-tier city, and homes were not as easy to sell as before. If this villa sold for 12 million, she could receive 0.5 percent, or more than 60,000 in commission. Together with the commission from leasing the office building, she had earned several years' worth of salary in a single day.

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