102. Nearly Thirty Million Small Homes
"Ah, none of these?" Bei Jiajia clicked her tongue in surprise. What if she guessed further?
"Are you planning to send a car instead?"
She mustered her courage and cautiously guessed.
"Hey, you guessed pretty much right, but not entirely right," Zhang Yang laughed.
It's really difficult to guess completely correctly, mainly because Bei Jiajia doesn't even dare to think in that direction. To spend an entire house like that—not only Bei Jiajia, but even Zhang Yang himself finds it somewhat unbelievable.
"Yes and not entirely? That means... there's a car, and other things too, it can't just be a house, right?" Bei Jiajia said, startled by her own words.
"Haha, brother-in-law, I was just joking, don't take it seriously."
Zhang Yang looked at her without saying anything.
Bei Jiajia's mouth opened slightly, her heart pounded, and an unbelievable thought suddenly popped into her mind.
A moment later, an incredible sound erupted from the hundred-square-meter apartment.
"A house, and a car? My God, sis, did you hear that?!" Bei Jiajia was completely shocked.
She knew that her brother-in-law was rich, extremely rich.
But I really didn't expect her to be so rich that she could give away cars and houses. Has my sister achieved financial freedom overnight?
"Bei Wei, I've been saying I'm busy these past few days. Do you think I'm lying, or that I'm actually flirting with girls?" Zhang Yang said with a smile.
"No," Bei Wei said softly.
"In fact, I've been looking at houses for the past few days and I have a general idea of what I'm looking for," Zhang Yang continued.
"Our home isn't big, just over a hundred square meters, but it's your home in Magic City. The car may not be very expensive, around a million yuan, but it can shelter you from the wind and rain."
No sooner had Zhang Yang finished speaking than Bei Wei suddenly offered him a soft, gentle hug and a passionate kiss.
The woman before him, Bei Wei, had eyes filled with an intense and burning affection.
"My God." Bei Jiajia was stunned.
Look, look!
Compared to these few words, all talk of forever and vows of eternal love are nothing but fleeting clouds.
With just a few words of introduction, not only her sister, the person involved, but even she, an outsider, was moved.
That's what sweet talk looks like! That's what promises and guarantees look like!
More importantly, these words came from the mouth of such a handsome man.
"Um, maybe I should head back now." Bei Jiajia suddenly stood up, realizing that things were getting a bit out of hand, and wanted to slip away immediately.
The two people in front of her were embracing each other and didn't even look at her.
Bei Jiajia had no choice but to tiptoe out and leave first, quite consciously.
In the hundred-square-meter apartment, Zhang Yang held the soft and cuddly Bei Wei in his arms. Looking into her eyes, which were filled with tender love, and feeling the sweet girl's incredibly ardent affection, he couldn't help but feel his heart stirred and moved.
He had anticipated Bei Wei's reaction, but the intensity of it was still somewhat unexpected.
Thanks to the system, he was able to kill three birds with one stone.
He made a profit from the cashback, completely won over the sweet girl's heart, and most importantly, his arrangements for Bei Wei in Magic City were also in place.
Is there really such a huge way to make money in the world?
"I only have one feeling right now." Bei Wei leaned on Zhang Yang's shoulder, her cheeks flushed red.
"What?" Zhang Yang asked, hugging Bei Wei.
"That's it, I'm so happy... really, my heart melted instantly, I wanted to give you everything." Overwhelmed with emotion, Bei Wei spoke many heartfelt words.
There are no tricks involved; it's all pure, direct emotion.
She suddenly bit Zhang Yang's shoulder.
"Heh, I don't need that much," Zhang Yang laughed. "From now on, you just need to be beautiful and live a peaceful life. You know I'm a bit busy and can't be with you every moment. Now that I've settled you in, I can rest assured."
"Zhang Yang." Suddenly, Bei Wei seemed to have made a major decision in Zhang Yang's arms.
"Huh?" Zhang Yang looked at Bei Wei, who was lying in his arms with loving eyes.
"Didn't you say last time that you would give me a baby?" Bei Wei said bravely.
"Huh?" Zhang Yang had almost forgotten about this.
"Yes, I'm willing." The sweet girl's voice was soft yet decisive.
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Having a baby is unrealistic for Zhang Yang, who feels he is still young and has a long life ahead of him, and has no plans to have a child yet, but that doesn't diminish Bei Wei's lingering affection last night.
The next morning, holding the limp and squishy Bei Wei, Zhang Yang was still a little reluctant to get out of bed.
He really didn't want to get up.
Bei Wei simply remembered but couldn't get up.
The phone beside the bed started ringing incessantly; it was Bei Jiajia calling.
Even though she went back on her own last night, Zhang Yang had already anticipated that she would be unable to contain herself early this morning, driven by curiosity.
"Hello." Bei Wei answered the phone.
"Sis, are you still sleeping? Go out and look at houses! I was so excited last night I couldn't sleep a wink." Bei Jiajia's excited voice came through the phone.
Bei Wei sat up abruptly, fully awake.
A moment later, the two got up, washed up, ate breakfast at a nearby spot downstairs, and then got into the Cullinan to pick up Bei Jiajia.
Downstairs from where Bei Jiajia, she has dark circles under her eyes, but she still looks energetic.
"Good morning." She quickly climbed into the back seat of the Cullinan.
"No, did you not sleep well last night?" Zhang Yang looked at his cheap sister-in-law curiously.
"I'm so excited! The thought of my sister finally having a car and a house in Magic City makes me so excited... I'm excited for my sister," Bei Jiajia added excitedly.
She didn't know where Zhang Yang was going to buy a house for Bei Wei.
However, a 100-square-meter apartment, no matter where in Magic City, would cost at least several million yuan, right?
Not to mention cars.
Think of her own father, who has worked so hard for so many years, and all his efforts over most of his life have been so easily surpassed by Bei Wei.
"By the way, brother-in-law, where is the house you liked?" she asked.
"Xintiandi," Zhang Yang said casually.
"Xintiandi?!" Bei Jiajia suddenly raised her voice.
"Have you heard of Lakeville Regency in Xintiandi? I showed your sister a 128-square-meter apartment. The decoration is quite nice, but she hasn't lived there much." Zhang Yang smiled and looked at Bei Wei in the passenger seat.
At this point, there's no need to keep it hidden any longer.
"Lakeville Regency?" Bei Wei stared blankly at Zhang Yang.
"Yes, it's the Cuihu Lake where Tony Leung, Alec Su, and Ruby Lin live." Zhang Yang smiled as he watched the sweet girl's reaction, and then reached out to pinch her cheek.
"The houses there cost over 200,000 yuan per square meter!!" Bei Wei muttered to herself.
"Well, it's not like those big apartments that celebrities buy. I showed you a unit that costs 128 yuan, which is just right for you. If you like it, I'll talk to the landlord and we can finalize it today," Zhang Yang said.
In my ear, I could hear Bei Jiajia's seemingly obsessive voice from the back row.
"Over 200,000 yuan, 128 square meters, that's less than 30 million yuan, less than 30 million yuan!"
Bei Jiajia kept muttering to herself, her body limp and powerless in the back seat.
Bei Wei wasn't much better off.
Although she knew Zhang Yang was going to buy her a house, she never dreamed it would be Lakeville Regency in Xintiandi. Who doesn't know Lakeville Regency? Those houses there, each hundreds of square meters and costing hundreds of millions, what else could they be but luxury residences?
"My sister's actually moving to Cuihu Park! She'll be neighbors with a celebrity!" Bei Jiajia exclaimed excitedly from the back seat, practically jumping for joy. "This is so exciting! Sis, I think I'll have trouble finding a partner. With a brother-in-law like that, no other guy will stand a chance..."
Zhang Yang listened with great interest.
He underestimated the impact a house in Cuihu Lake would have on them.
They're all from ordinary families, so it's no wonder they're not calm. As for Bei Jiajia, although her family is well-off, facing a 30 million yuan house right now, her family situation is no different from Bei Wei's.
Because he had contacted Pei Xiaoru in advance, he could simply meet Pei Xiaoru at the entrance of Cuihu Park.
About half an hour later, at Xintiandi.
Entrance of Emerald Lake Estates Phase III:
Zhang Yang got out of the car and immediately saw Pei Xiaoru waiting at the door.
"Have you been waiting long?" he greeted with a smile.
Pei Xiaoru wasn't wearing a skirt today; instead, she wore a white shirt and blazer, which made her look more dignified than usual.
Zhang Yang's hand instinctively reached out to grab her, but thankfully he reacted quickly and restrained himself.
"It's alright, I just arrived." Pei Xiaoru glanced around, pursed her lips, a barely perceptible smile playing on her lips, before her gaze was drawn to the girl getting off the bus.
The girl who got out of the back seat was loud and boisterous; she was pretty, but it probably wasn't her.
Immediately afterwards, the passenger door opened, and a sweet-looking girl with dark hair got out of the car.
"So, this is your girlfriend. She's so sweet and well-behaved. I didn't know she was your type." Pei Xiaoru gazed at the girl who got out of the passenger seat.
"Zhang Yang." Bei Wei walked forward gracefully, naturally noticing the tall, dignified, and elegant girl in front of her.
Zhang Yang stood in the middle, with two girls on his left and right.
To be honest, this kind of situation is quite challenging. Fortunately, Zhang Yang has a pretty strong mentality.
"This is Pei Xiaoru, my college classmate. She now works in real estate in Magic City. I asked her to help me find this apartment," Zhang Yang introduced her naturally.
"Hello, I'm Bei Wei." Bei Wei smiled and extended her hand. "You're so beautiful, sister."
"Thanks, you're so sweet and well-behaved," Pei Xiaoru said with a smile, holding Bei Wei's hand.
Everything was calm and peaceful.
Only Pei Xiaoru, taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, glanced at Zhang Yang with a hint of resentment.
This man had once held her in his arms all night, had once filled her with joy and delight, but ultimately he was not hers.
This apartment in Emerald Lake Estates Phase III.
From the moment she entered the room, Bei Wei's eyes sparkled; everything before her filled her with endless surprise and awe.
Zhang Yang was used to COFCO's lavish interior design, but Bei Wei, including Bei Jiajia, didn't have that.
Two or three million yuan for renovations in an area of less than 130 square meters—not to mention luxurious, it's definitely got quality, aesthetics, and taste. Add the name "Lakeville Regency," and it's simply unbeatable!
"Fantastic! The decor is amazing, very tasteful, and it feels like we've hardly ever lived here." Bei Jiajia looked around inside and out.
"Most importantly, this is Lakeville Regency!"
Her eyes sparkled as she meticulously listed the nearby Xintiandi and Huaihai Road Commercial District, just steps away from Lakeville Regency, imagining the ultimate life of being both bustling outside and tranquil inside.
I'm so incredibly envious!
Bei Wei wasn't as flamboyant as Bei Jiajia, but her affection was evident in her eyes.
She really, really loved the house that Zhang Yang had helped her find.
"How is it? Not bad, right?" Zhang Yang looked at Bei Wei, who was nestled beside him.
"I really... love it." Bei Wei held Zhang Yang's hand, unsure of what to say.
At this point, it would be hypocritical and insincere to politely decline, but how can you expect her to accept this gift worth thirty million so readily?
"How about we settle on this place?" Zhang Yang said with a smile, putting his arm around Bei Wei's waist.
"But...it's too expensive." Bei Wei took a deep breath.
"Let's not talk about money. I've already said this is for your little home in Magic City, so just accept it without worry," Zhang Yang said with a smile.
How could Bei Wei refuse such a great deal that kills three birds with one stone?
Only after arranging a small home for Bei Wei worth nearly 30 million and a car for her can he collect tens of millions in cashback, bulging his pockets and living a more carefree life.
He took Bei Wei to the balcony and showed her the view of the neighborhood and the skyline of Magic City.
"From now on, you can live here and go shopping whenever you want, without any worries. If you feel too idle, you can find any job you want, or I can open a shop for you that doesn't require too much effort, such as a flower shop, a coffee shop, or a bookstore." Zhang Yang described the future.
"In Magic City, with a small family, a car worth a million or so, and a small business of your own, you'll be considered a moderately wealthy woman."
Bei Wei leaned against Zhang Yang's chest, tilted her head back, and smiled as she tiptoed to kiss him.
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The apartment in Lakeville Regency was settled just like that; after all, both Zhang Yang and Bei Wei were satisfied.
As for the price, according to Zhang Yang's prior research, this house wasn't cheap, but it wasn't priced arbitrarily either; it was considered good value for money.
When it comes time to negotiate the price, whatever the discount, it's still a profit.
Zhang Yang was too lazy to waste time meeting with the landlord and haggling over the price, so he simply had Pei Xiaoru talk to the landlord about the price over the phone. It was better to settle the price in one go, and then arrange a meeting to sign the contract and complete the transaction, thus avoiding any further trouble.
In front of Zhang Yang, Pei Xiaoru made a phone call and had a conversation with the landlord.
The landlord was indeed different; he sounded like a straightforward person and readily reduced the price by a million.
"I reckon we've hit rock bottom with that million-dollar deficit," Pei Xiaoru whispered to Zhang Yang, covering her phone.
"Okay, let's schedule a time to sign the contract." Zhang Yang didn't bother with haggling over the price and readily agreed.
Pei Xiaoru's face immediately lit up with joy.
Sure enough, Boss Zhang is Boss Zhang; he's so generous when it comes to booking houses.
"Okay!" Pei Xiaoru happily took her phone and went to schedule a time to sign the contract with the landlord.