Chapter 102 Chapter 102 Prices in Hong Kong City.
Two kinds of people can sleep in the same bed. Influenced by his wife's hobby of persuading others to buy houses, when Lin Nanjiang heard that his friend was also worried about the house, the word "buy" came out of his mouth in a clear and decisive tone.
A Feng was speechless. "I want to buy it too, but I can't afford it."
Lin Nanjiang nudged him gently and teased, "I don't know you. Buying a high-end apartment in the city center outright might be a bit stressful, but a family housing complex like mine is easy, and you can choose whatever you want."
As he said that, he climbed onto the back seat of the nanny car first. On the way to the hotel, Lin Nanjiang talked incessantly and without reservation, analyzing the pros and cons of second-hand houses along the way for his friend. The main idea was not to miss it if you pass by, and to get ashore early and feel at ease.
Liu Suqin, sitting in the passenger seat, watched Julie rushing around on the busy road. From time to time, pedestrians or motorcyclists flashed in front of her. The car's various extreme maneuvers, accompanied by the sound of beeping and shouting outside the window, intertwined into a chaotic picture.
She was not like Xiao Fangfang, who was fearless and thought the scene outside was vivid and interesting. She leaned against the car window and watched with relish. Liu Suqin, who occupied the best view in the passenger seat, felt dizzy and her head was as big as a bucket. In the end, she chose to turn a blind eye and turned to join the conversation between Lin Nanjiang and Afeng.
"Ah Feng, this is definitely something you can consider. After all, you won't be traveling as often as Julie. She'll be traveling all over the country, so she won't be able to afford a place to live anywhere. You'll probably be staying at the main store in Shenzhen, and at most, you'll occasionally travel to support new stores. The time and frequency won't be very frequent, so it's still very stable. You can definitely buy a house near work as a temporary home. Just like Nan Jiang said, it doesn't matter if the house is old; with a good renovation, it can be just as good as new. Only when you have your own place can you feel secure and comfortable."
With a supporter, and this person is his beloved wife, Lin Nanjiang is more active and confident in selling Amway. "Yes, just treat it as a transition period. You have such a high salary. In two years, when you have saved enough money, you can move to a higher-end apartment."
Liu Suqin thought for a moment and added, "Or maybe we can wait a bit. We will definitely launch mortgage loan business in mainland China. After all, even high-income people like you are worried about not being able to buy a house. Doesn't that mean ordinary working-class people have no hope in their lives? But housing is also a basic survival need, second only to food and clothing in importance. It's not something that can be tolerated. Ordinary people can't afford to buy a house, and the authorities will definitely find a way to solve this problem. So I think mortgage loans are the general trend, it's just a matter of time. Let's wait and see. In the future, we can get a loan to buy a house, and then the housing price will be very easy for you."
It was refreshing to be in a God's perspective. Liu Suqin's words were so confident and convincing that not only did Afeng, the person involved, look excited, but even Julie, who was listening, couldn't help but ask, "Really, Aqin? If I could get a mortgage in the mainland, I'd save up and buy one here too."
"That's my guess," Liu Suqin joked. "But one house wouldn't be enough. Julie, you're so talented, you must buy one in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. Then, you can buy a house wherever you go on business trips."
"You think too highly of me."
Liu Suqin smiled and said, "You are the best in my heart. I believe you can do it!"
Julie was so amused by her that she trembled with joy. "Okay, in order not to disappoint you, I will also work hard. I will buy houses in various cities in the future, so you don't have to stay in hotels when you travel around the country, right?"
Liu Suqin thought that she could try harder and go to various parts of the country to be Julie's neighbor.
However, that goal was too far away, and she herself felt it was unlikely, so she didn't mention it. She just joked with her friend, "Yes, there is such a good thing. Julie, you have to work hard. I'm counting on you from now on."
The two of them were chatting animatedly, and Lin Nanjiang and Afeng in the back row weren't idle either. The topic had already reached the point where Lin Nanjiang wanted to introduce Afeng to his most reliable real estate agent friend, Li Liang. "Aliang is the gold medal real estate agent there, and he's incredibly reliable. He's been finding houses for me and my friends for so many years, and he's never failed. And with me acting as a go-between, he'll definitely do his best to find one for you. Just leave it to him, and rest assured."
Afeng lives in Hong Kong and sees brokers everywhere. He accepts this well. "Then please arrange a time. I'll treat you to dinner or drinks."
Lin Nanjiang waved his hand and said, "Brothers, there's no need to be so formal. All of you should come to my house for a simple meal. We've known each other for so long, and Julie has been to my house two or three times, but you, Afeng, have never been there once. So don't be polite this time."
They discussed this all the way until the car stopped in the hotel parking lot, and then they ended the topic reluctantly. The two men once again rushed to get out of the car to move their luggage, while the lady got out of the car gracefully, took the lead and walked into the hotel lobby to check in.
When Julie accompanied her to the front desk to check in, she complained, "We agreed that you would come to Hong Kong Island and let me arrange everything. Why did you secretly book a hotel?"
Liu Suqin said with a smile, "If I were alone, I would definitely let you arrange everything. But I brought my husband and children with me. Do you have such a big place for us to live?"
"My house is indeed not big, but my bed can still accommodate you and Xiao Fangfang. As for your husband, let him squeeze in at Afeng's house."
Liu Suqin thought it was okay, but unnecessary. She thought it was okay to make herself miserable when traveling. She should save money where she could and spend where she could. So she comforted Julie, "Don't worry, I booked the hotel in advance with a friend from a travel agency. She gave me an internal discount, so it's not expensive."
Yes, this hotel was also booked in advance through Xiao Wang's company. It was convenient and reliable, but the discount was not that big because Xiao Wang's travel agency was not large and had only recently developed tourism business in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. The relationship was not strong enough, and it coincided with the Spring Festival peak season. Liu Suqin was very satisfied that they could get a 10% discount on the original price.
The thousand yuan saved by Xiao Wang is enough for her mother and Aunt Zhang's monthly salary.
But that was before. I have to give them a salary increase after the New Year, and the total salary for the two of them will be more than a thousand.
Julie asked about the price and then smiled. "That's a great deal indeed. You wouldn't know it, but Spring Festival is even more lively here, especially with tourists from the neighboring island country. They spend money like crazy, driving up prices. It's not uncommon for food and accommodation to double in price these days."
Liu Suqin was also very emotional. "I also heard Xiao Wang mention it. It turns out that Hong Kong is more lively during the New Year than usual. It's quite unusual. But she said that buying branded goods at this time is more affordable than usual. Is that true?"
"Yes, all the major shopping malls have discounts, it's a good time to go shopping. I'll go with you to buy whatever you want. Oh, and let's go up to the room to discuss lunch. It's my treat."
Liu Suqin smiled and said, "Then I won't be polite. You are the host, just take us to a restaurant you think is delicious. It will definitely be good."
Julie said confidently, "I did have a few shops in mind. I'll ask Afeng if he has any recommendations, and then you can pick the one you're most interested in."
Liu Suqin nodded and gave a thumbs up again. The young friend is indeed a strong woman and a management talent certified by the boss. Looking at her comprehensive attitude, it really makes people feel at ease.
After checking in, I turned around and met up with the man carrying the luggage, and we took the elevator to the room.
The hotel lobby is very luxurious and high-end. There is a sofa lounge area on the first floor. The elevator is also luxurious and clean, and it is sprayed with pleasant perfume. Coupled with the price of seven or eight hundred yuan a day, Lin Nanjiang has great expectations for the guest room. He rubbed his hands and thought, the White Swan Hotel they stayed in in Guangzhou was not so expensive, and the room there was already luxurious beyond their imagination. How high-end should the hotel in this port city be?
When Liu Suqin swiped her card to open the door, Lin Nanjiang came in with a suitcase after several other ladies. He was immediately disappointed. "That's it?"
A Feng put down his luggage and looked around, then said, confused, "Isn't it nice? You can vaguely see Victoria Harbour from the window. The scenery is pretty good, and the location is convenient. You can stay in a hotel of this standard at the original price during the Spring Festival. It's a great bargain for you guys."
Liu Suqin and Julie also nodded. In addition to the scenery and transportation, the guest room itself was also good, with exquisite and comfortable decoration and very clean. Even the toiletries in the bathroom were branded. The details were well done. They both felt that it was okay and worth the money.
Xiao Fangfang couldn't stay any longer after entering the room. She struggled to get down from her aunt's arms, then pressed herself against the French window, admiring the scenery below the high-rise building. Fear of heights? Not a possibility.
Lin Nanjiang admitted that what they said made sense, but he still found it hard to accept. "But this room is only the size of a palm. The price is almost 800 yuan a day. This room is about the same size as our children's room. Isn't that outrageous enough?"
Julie was speechless. "That makes sense. Hong Kong is a land of gold. Housing prices are so high. Of course hotels can't be much cheaper. Otherwise, how can people make money to cover their investment?"
That's why she said at the beginning that she would take Aqin and the others home to squeeze in. Such expensive accommodation is unaffordable even if she earns over ten thousand yuan a month. Moreover, they have been working and living in the mainland for many years and are used to the good quality and low prices there. When they suddenly returned to Hong Kong, they really didn't even want to go out. The money she spent made her heart ache.
Ah Feng also patted his friend's comfort, "When you arrive in Hong Kong, you have to leave behind the mainland's price standards. Otherwise, you won't even be able to eat when you go out, and you'll just be worried about the money."
Lin Nanjiang: ...
Thanks for the comfort, I feel even more depressed.
To divert attention, Lin Nanjiang brought up another topic. "Speaking of hotels, although we didn't stay in a hotel on the island, we rented a single-family villa for less than two hundred yuan a day. It has everything and you can even cook your own meals. Ah Feng and Julie, you should definitely go to the island when you have time. Find a few friends and rent a villa together. You can spend the whole day swimming, singing, watching movies, and playing mahjong. I guarantee you'll be so comfortable that you won't want to go home..."
A Feng's interest was piqued. "Is there really such a cheap villa? I really want to go and experience it. But I can't come all this way just for the villa. Is there any other scenery on the island worth seeing?"
"That's amazing! The sunrises and sunsets alone will keep you coming back for more photos." Lin Nanjiang began to tell his friends about the beautiful scenery they had seen. He pointed to his camera bag and said proudly, "We have photos to prove it. I took so many. I'll go back and ask the technician to develop them and I'll amaze you all."
When talking about his interests, Afeng's eyes lit up even more. "It suddenly occurred to me that I should buy a house and build a studio. I can then develop my personal works at home, separate from my work."
"Now that you have a workshop, can you teach me how to develop photos?"
"No problem, I have the tools and can help you wash it. Don't worry, it's free."
Lin Nanjiang rubbed his hands in anticipation, "Then I still want to learn this craft. By the way, Afeng, if you buy a bigger house and have a studio, you will definitely need a room dedicated to displaying your works, right?"
The two of them couldn't stop talking about photography. When Liu Suqin asked them what they wanted to eat for lunch, she only got a "whatever" answer. She simply discussed it with Julie.
Then their topics inexplicably shifted from food to famous brands, bags, watches, jewelry, as well as skin care and cosmetics from major brands. Liu Suqin became more and more excited as they talked. A few days later, when she went to the mall, she was well prepared and was like a fish entering the sea, unable to stop shopping.
The agreed budget of 100,000 was exceeded again and again. The biggest overspending was on a Rolex similar in style to Lin Nanjiang's, which could be worn as a couple's watch.
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