Chapter 163 Circle Propaganda

In the past, coal bosses were the rich, and newly wealthy people would spend money to show off, building huge yards for their homes. If you build a two-story villa, I'll build a three-story castle, each one taller than the house. If you buy a Land Rover, I'll buy two or three. Even if there aren't many people in my family who can drive them, I'll still have them in the yard.

But there is really nothing good in the local area, and I have money but nowhere to spend it.

Now that I'm in Beijing, I've finally seen some good stuff. It's not that expensive. I could earn the same as a house in just two weeks of coal mining. Plus, houses like this are rare abroad, let alone in China. This part of the capital, when the Olympics come, it would be so dignified to host friends and family here.

The old man's son got married a few years ago. His wife came from an intellectual family in Beijing and had studied abroad. She always disliked these relatives from other places for being too unsophisticated, rich but tasteless, and she was always angry with them when they interacted with each other.

This time, buying a few of these high-end and advanced elevator mansions in Beijing and letting those foreigners be their housekeepers would be both expensive and tasteful, showing that they are rich and understand what international fashion is, and they can always hold their heads up in front of their wife's relatives.

Wang Xiaohao didn't expect this family to be so wealthy, but why did they drive such a shabby Mercedes? He asked again from the side, saying that if the other party wanted to buy a car, he also knew a little about luxury cars and would provide free advice.

The old man's son said, "They had several Land Rovers for transportation back home. After moving to Beijing, they bought a Bentley and a Ferrari, which he gave to his wife and her family. He usually has to work in Beijing, so he keeps a low profile by driving his father-in-law's car. It has a Beijing license plate and parking permits for various places, which makes it more convenient for him to go to the department."

Wang Xiaohao suddenly realized.

Don't judge a book by its cover, and don't judge a person solely by their clothes and car. Beijing is home to the nation's elite. Those like the old man and his son, who made their fortunes in other places and now work in Beijing to build connections, shouldn't be too ostentatious. They should be low-key, get things done, and quietly make a fortune. If they're too extravagant wherever they go, they'll end up being exploited.

The old man hadn't dressed up much in the first place for this very reason: he didn't flaunt his wealth. He was just looking at a property at the sales office, not meeting anybody, so he had the normal mindset of a consumer. Unlike some people, who have far less money than this guy and dress up to look at properties, fearing discrimination from the salesperson, but still feeling guilty about their lack of money, this old man, with his wealth, didn't have that burden and was more relaxed.

Wang Xiaohao's willingness to spend time and patience with the old man and even treat him to a meal touched them deeply. After returning home, the old man told his son that the salesman was honest, kind, and not snobby. He even tried to persuade him that the house was expensive and that it was okay if he didn't buy it.

The more this happened, the more the old man trusted what Wang Xiaohao said. The house was expensive, and he didn't want to force people to buy it, which just proved that the house was good and there was no fear of it not being able to sell.

Later, the old man found out that many people had already paid deposits for the houses, with each unit costing over 5 million yuan. There were only about 200 units in the entire complex, and before the launch, over 400 groups of customers had inquired about them. Over 100 groups had also come to view the model units with a 3 million yuan deposit, and each person bought two or three units. How could they have sold out in the blink of an eye?

So, on the day of the launch, the old man bought three units with cash to avoid having to wait for the transfer and worrying about someone else snatching away the unit he liked.

After buying the house, they didn't forget to show off to their relatives and friends, which excited a group of people in the old man's circle of coal bosses.

What? That boss bought a huge house in Beijing, a top-tier urban mansion? What the house looks like isn't important; the most important thing is that it's the most expensive house in Beijing. Others have mines, and we have mines too, and they're even bigger. How can we let that one outdo us? No, they need one too. No, several. Even if they don't live in it, they'll buy it first. When our children visit Beijing someday, they'll need a place to stay.

As a result, Wang Xiaohao received many calls from bosses like this asking about the house. After all, the old man spread his contact information and praised the young man for being honest, patient, knowledgeable about the project, and detailed in his explanation. He was also a good friend of the president of the real estate company.

Wang Xiaohao couldn't explain it all. He had, however, handled the sale of over ten units, many of which were bought by buyers who paid in full without asking any questions. After all, if someone only wanted to verify their capital of three million yuan to see a model unit, they'd have to wait a month or two before being accepted. Those who paid in full got priority.

With the strong purchasing power of these coal bosses who buy two or three sets each, Wang Xiaohao has been the sales champion for two consecutive months in November and December.

Wang Xiaohao's rise from a driver earning 2,000 yuan a month to a top salesperson earning a million yuan in commissions in just four or five months is truly enviable. However, he also understands that he landed a great project at a good company, with excellent leaders and colleagues willing to teach him. Despite his net worth of two million yuan, he remains humble and modest.

He was also the marketing department's luxury car driver. As a latecomer to the industry, he diligently assisted the experienced salespeople. This made most people in the department like him and not be too jealous.

Anyone who's worked in sales knows that selling real estate is all about capitalizing on the peak period around the launch of a property, and then steadily earning profits over time. It can't just rely on luck. Even if you're open for three years and still barely sell a single property, even if you have a great project and a great market, lacking professional knowledge and a poor client base won't guarantee high commissions every month.

Wang Xiaohao's good luck was just a temporary kindness. He would not encounter such customers every month.

Wang Xiaohao himself was aware of this, so he not only maintained a "normal mind", but was also very cautious and never squandered the money, and spent the money on what he thought was right.

He didn't buy any luxury cars or luxury goods. He usually wore the company's standard work clothes and took the bus to and from work. His colleagues were curious whether he saved all his money to get married?

He explained that his mother was in poor health and that he planned to buy a new house with an elevator near the hospital she frequently visited. A three-bedroom apartment in an ordinary residential complex would be sufficient. He had already found a place for around 300,000 yuan, and with the intention of buying it, he would hire a live-in nanny to care for his mother.

"You are a rich man now, so why not get married? That way you can save money on a nanny." Others advised.

Wang Xiaohao said, "A wife isn't a babysitter, so I'll need someone professional to take care of my mother. If I really meet a girl I like in the future, it depends on whether she's willing to live with my mother. I've heard that many girls nowadays don't want to live with older people, and they already have careers and their own houses. If I get married, I'm not looking for a wife who can take care of my mother for free while she gives birth. I want someone I can work hard with and understand."

Needless to say, his standards are quite unusual. Many wealthy men hope that their partners will not spend their energy on their careers. They hope that full-time housewives will focus on the family, taking care of the elderly and raising children, and managing the domestic affairs so that men can work harder outside without worrying about it.

Perhaps times have changed, or perhaps he's not rich enough yet, so he wants a wife with an independent career who doesn't need to be supported by others? He doesn't understand, but he insists on his own standards. After all, there's the example of General Lin, a woman who thrived in her career, so why can't he find a wife like her?