Brother, Are You Buying a Wedding House?
A moment later, the agent called back.
"Brother, the client happens to be home. How about we meet at the north gate in half an hour?"
"Sure, see you then." Zhang Yang nodded, then checked the time and figured that if things went smoothly, it would be enough to finalize things today.
Half an hour later, the message came.
Zhang Yang glanced down at the message; it was from the real estate agent.
"We've arrived, let's go take a look."
A short while later, Zhang Yang and Bai Xiaomi got out of the car and walked about a hundred meters to the north gate.
At the Peking University Gate, a real estate agent in a uniform was pacing back and forth with a folder in his hand. As soon as he saw someone approaching, he quickly ran up to greet them.
"Brother, are you here to look at apartments?"
"Yes, you lead the way." Zhang Yang nodded and said.
The real estate agent quickly stepped aside, handing out business cards and exchanging pleasantries; he seemed quite talkative.
"Brother, did you buy this house to get married?"
"Yes!" Bai Xiaomi answered before Zhang Yang could speak, then looked over with a slightly nervous expression.
Zhang Yang found it amusing, but neither admitted nor denied it.
Immediately, Bai Jingyi felt a sweet warmth in her heart and couldn't help but hug Zhang Yang's arm tightly.
"Brother, you'll definitely be satisfied with this apartment." The real estate agent chimed in, "The landlord and his family have been living out of town since the renovations, only coming to stay during holidays. It's very new."
"Let's take a look first," Zhang Yang said casually.
For him, buying a second-hand house was simply about convenience—he could move in right away.
If you buy this seven million house and it's still a bare shell, you'll have to spend time and effort renovating it, and then wait a year or two before you can move in. That would be a huge loss, not worth it.
As for the real estate agent praising how great the house's renovation was, to be honest, he didn't really pay much attention; he just listened casually.
Even if it's good, can it be as well-decorated as COFCO Seaview No. 1, or as well-decorated as the multi-million dollar Peach Blossom Spring in Hangzhou?
A moment later, the three arrived at the door of this 180-square-meter apartment in the high-rise area.
When Zhang Yang was looking at properties, he also saw a top-floor duplex priced at 16 million yuan, with a wide view and absolutely stunning scenery.
As for why it wasn't considered, the price wasn't really a big deal; the main issue was that it was still an unfinished unit, and it was on the top floor.
Due to traditional thinking, Zhang Yang has never been keen on considering penthouse apartments.
"Brother, I'll knock on the door." The real estate agent stepped forward and gently knocked on the door.
A moment later, the door opened, revealing a very elegant young woman inside. The male homeowner could also be seen standing on the balcony, making a phone call.
"Ms. Zhou, I've brought the client. May I come in?" the real estate agent said quickly.
"Yes, please come in." The young woman said politely, stepping aside to let them in. "Oh, by the way, here are shoe covers."
She pointed to the wicker basket beside her.
Zhang Yang and Bai Xiaomi politely changed their clothes and went into the house.
A space of 180 square meters is certainly spacious enough for a normal family.
A quick glance inside the house gave Zhang Yang a good first impression; the decor was indeed exquisite, and it was clear that the male and female owners had excellent taste.
"Brother, this house has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, two of which are suites," the real estate agent explained the general situation.
On the other side, the male homeowner on the balcony also returned after finishing his phone call. Seeing that there were guests, he nodded as a greeting.
"You can look at the house first... Oh, and Zhou Tong, get them a few glasses of water."
The hostess poured tea and brought it over, and also gave Zhang Yang and his companions a good tour of the house.
During this time, the home's decoration was naturally emphasized.
"Our entire house has Power Dekor flooring, Kohler bathroom fixtures, including kitchen cabinets and appliances—all top-tier Germany brands," the homeowner said proudly. "If we weren't planning to buy a house in Magic City, we wouldn't actually want to sell this one. We put so much effort and resources into the renovation."
Your own house is naturally the best in every way.
Zhang Yang listened and nodded politely without saying anything. Since they wanted to introduce him, he would let them.
After touring the house, Zhang Yang visited each room in turn, looking at the fitness area with its high-end exercise equipment, yoga mats, and yoga balls, the study, the master bedroom, and the walk-in closet.
The Lancôme, Helena Rubinstein, and Dior on the dressing table, the LV on the sofa, and the Chanel and Armani in the walk-in closet all subtly reveal the owner's seemingly wealthy background.
No wonder the hostess spoke with such pride and arrogance as she introduced the place.
"We take great care of everything in the house; everything is in excellent condition. It would be perfectly fine for you to use as your wedding room. If you mind the bed, you can change it, but it might be a bit wasteful. You're a newlywed couple, so it's best to save money wherever you can."
The woman, speaking with the air of someone who'd been through it all, offered a slightly advising question, "By the way, are you paying in full or taking out a loan?"
"Is there a price range for full payment?" Zhang Yang asked with a smile.
"We can discuss paying in full, but it's not a huge deal," the woman said directly. "What kind of jobs do you two have? Actually, using your housing provident fund for a loan and paying it off slowly is a good option. You're still young, so I suggest you keep some savings on hand just in case, and don't put all your money into this house."
"Let's just pay in full. Give me your lowest price." Zhang Yang smiled. "If it's satisfactory, I'll place the order."
"It's up to you then." The hostess blinked. "If you're paying in full, I'll round down the difference, that's the most I'll offer."
"You didn't intentionally leave us a small difference in the price to haggle over, did you?" Zhang Yang said.
The online asking price, to be precise, is over seven million, as if deliberately leaving room for negotiation.
"That's definitely not it," the hostess vehemently denied.
"Alright, let's leave it at that. This price is for the full amount. Let's sign it directly." Zhang Yang said casually, not caring at all about the details.
The real estate agent standing nearby was stunned, seemingly not expecting things to go so smoothly.
"Okay, okay, brother, shall we go to the store together? And Miss Zhou, bring your property certificate, ID cards, marriage certificate, and everything else." He gave a series of instructions, his expression revealing his excitement.
"Well... alright then." The hostess, who had prepared a whole host of words, was taken aback when none of them came in handy, and was also deeply surprised by the straightforwardness of the young couple in front of her.
Before long, the couple had brought all the necessary documents.
The real estate agent explained the store's location in detail, and I was just about to leave.
"Little Liu, how did you get here? Why don't you come with us?" The male homeowner greeted the real estate agent warmly, and then took the BMW car keys from the door.
"Ah... I came by shared electric scooter, that's perfect, I'll ride with you." The real estate agent thanked him repeatedly.
The group of people entered the elevator together and went downstairs.
Zhang Yang and Bai Xiaomi walked out first, preparing to leave the residential area, while Ms. Zhou and her husband, along with the real estate agent, went to the underground parking garage.
As he walked outside, a BMW X7 drove out of the underground parking garage and slowly stopped beside Zhang Yang.
"Where's your car?" The male homeowner rolled down his window and waved.
"The car? It's right ahead." Zhang Yang pointed to the Phantom slowly approaching not far ahead, and led Bai Xiaomi straight to the back seat.
The BMW X7 An An parked quietly in its original spot.
The male homeowner leaned out of the car window, his eyes wide with shock as he watched the Phantom's taillights gradually disappear into the distance.
A moment later, in front of a real estate agency near Li Lake Camphor Garden.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom arrived late, and many people from nearby stores came out to see the extended Phantom worth nearly 20 million yuan.
Zhang Yang got out of the car with Bai Xiaomi and immediately saw the landlord and his wife, along with the real estate agent, standing outside the shop.
Why are you all standing here? Let's go inside!
When I met the landlords, Ms. Zhou and her husband, again, they both seemed a little reserved and unnatural.
"Okay, okay, we'll do it as soon as possible, so as not to take up too much of your time," the landlord said repeatedly.
A moment later, the group entered the store.
The store had already prepared the contracts and other documents, and the real estate agent was diligently preparing photocopies and other necessary documents.
Zhang Yang sat in the signing room, sipping tea and chatting with Bai Xiaomi.
Unable to continue posing as Zhang Yang's newlywed wife, Bai Xiaomi had no choice but to obediently return to being Zhang Yang's personal assistant.
"Chairman Zhang, Chairman Zhang, you bought this house, but you're not going to live there for long and just move back?"
"I have something to do. How about this, since you're on vacation anyway, I'll give you the keys after the house is handed over, and you can stay however you want," Zhang Yang said with a smile. "Remember to clean up before you leave, and make sure the doors and windows are closed. Who knows when you'll be back next time."
"That's no fun. If Chairman Zhang doesn't want me to stay, I'd better go home early," Bai Xiaomi muttered to herself.
At the table nearby, the landlady and her husband listened quietly to the conversation between the two, finally figuring out their relationship.
It turns out that the two were actually the boss and his assistant, not the young couple they had assumed.
As for the house, it seems that Mr. Zhang bought it on a whim to make it convenient for his vacations.
For a moment, the couple felt extremely uncomfortable and didn't know what to say. After all, their precious wedding home had ended up being just a vacant house bought casually by someone else.
Fortunately, the money was real, and that was the only consolation.
A moment later, all the necessary materials were ready.
Zhang Yang was in a hurry. After receiving the contract and glancing at it, he picked up a pen and quickly began to sign it.
When Zhang Yang saw the handover form, he looked up at the couple opposite him.
"When can you vacate the house?"
"We... we'll do it as soon as possible." The landlord gritted his teeth. "How about we vacate and hand over the property within two days?"
"That works too." Zhang Yang nodded and looked at Bai Jingyi.
Before he could even speak, Bai Xiaomi quickly nodded to indicate that she understood, "Chairman Zhang, don't worry, I'll take care of all the handover details."
"Okay, sweetie, come back to my place and pick out something else, a bag, a necklace, jewelry, anything is fine." Zhang Yang generously rewarded Bai Xiaomi as a treat.
"I... I want a watch," Bai Xiaomi suddenly asked hesitantly, mustering her courage.
"Sure, I have a Piaget watch here, you can take it and try it on later, I think it should suit you quite well." Zhang Yang readily agreed.
"How much? I don't want anything too expensive," Bai Xiaomi said softly.
"I'm not too sure, but it seems to be around 100,000. Just take it and stop wasting my breath," Zhang Yang said with a smile.
Miss Zhou, watching from the side, could only feel envy.
Piaget watch worth hundreds of thousands of yuan, just given away like that? And this assistant's Louis Vuitton clothes, the Hermes bag she carries, and the Porsche car keys she casually pulls out—these might all have been provided by this person.
This extravagant spending spree perfectly matched her expectations of Rolls-Royce Phantom owner.
A few moments later, the contract was almost ready.
The group rushed to the Real Estate Trading Center and completed all the transfer procedures before closing time.
Zhang Yang didn't even blink after paying seven million plus taxes and other fees.
As for the agency fee, he certainly wouldn't cut it off in the slightest.
Even though he's such a big boss, he still has this much sense of contractual responsibility and has a broad perspective.
Having just received the still-warm red booklet, Zhang Yang casually tossed it to Bai Xiaomi for safekeeping, as it might be needed for things like transferring the water and electricity accounts.
As for the handover of the house...
"Mr. Zhang, we will definitely do our best to vacate the room as soon as possible, no, we will arrange to vacate the room for you tonight," the landlord assured him repeatedly.
"No need, just get things done in the next couple of days," Zhang Yang waved his hand dismissively. "Then, my assistant will coordinate the details with you."
On a whim, I bought a house.
I don't care about the size, the location, or whether it's a luxury home; I just want something pleasing to the eye, comfortable, and where I can do whatever I want.
In the future, when you come to Liangxi, you can stay anywhere and enjoy the scenery of Li Lake.
After buying the house, Zhang Yang and Bai Xiaomi walked out of the Real Estate Trading Center, looked at the sunset on the horizon, and couldn't help but smile at each other.
"Chairman Zhang, today is the happiest day of my life." Bai Xiaomi raised her hand to shield her eyes from the afterglow of the setting sun, and then gently hugged Zhang Yang's arm.
"Huh? You're so easily satisfied? It's just a trip." Zhang Yang asked in surprise.
"But they are beautiful memories we share." Bai Jingyi said with a smile, still feeling a little unsatisfied.
There was no one else, just her and Zhang Yang.
We had a wonderful night together last night, and even went to Liangxi together today. The most unbelievable thing is that I suddenly had an idea and on a whim bought an apartment. It's like a dream come true.
"Chairman Zhang, you may think today is just an ordinary day, but happiness is often something you only realize later." Bai Jingyi gently leaned close to Zhang Yang's ear, her eyes suddenly filled with tenderness. "Have you ever heard this saying, Chairman Zhang?"
"What is it?" Zhang Yang couldn't help but ask.
"At the time, it all seemed so ordinary," Bai Jingyi murmured softly. "We can't predict the future, but for me, the present moment is happiness."
Zhang Yang, with his arm around Bai Xiaomi, was about to say something when the Phantom in the distance slowly approached.
"Let's go." He didn't have time to say more, and gently pulled Bai Xiaomi's arm.
As the sun set, amidst Bai Xiaomi's laughter, the two boarded the Phantom and sped off into the distance.