Jiang Wanqing frowned. She didn't want to talk to Zheng Yuan about this, but she really didn't know much about buying and selling real estate in her previous life...
If I remember correctly, he mentioned in the car last time that he had also bought two houses that others were eager to sell, so he must be quite experienced.
Jiang Wanqing hesitated, her eyes darting around. Molly didn't dare to say anything more, but tugged at her sleeve and whispered a reminder.
"He's right. What if we two young girls get ripped off when we go to buy a house..."
Although most people are honest and simple nowadays, it's hard to say who will act when faced with interests. Jiang Wanqing pondered for a moment.
"Then could you please give me some advice?"
"Okay, get in the car, I'll take you wherever you want to go."
Zheng Yuan always acted like a gentleman. After getting in the car, they chatted casually and learned that he had lived abroad before and had received some foreign education.
"What big thing are you going to buy? A radio, a sewing machine, a smartwatch? Or... a car?"
"No, we're going to buy a house."
Jiang Wanqing's casual remark was enough to make Zheng Yuan turn around in surprise, his eyes wide, and he swallowed hard in disbelief.
"You... what do you want to buy?"
"Buying a house? Is that so strange?" Molly pursed her lips. "Isn't a house a basic necessity for everyone?"
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean anything by it, I'm just very surprised. Comrade Wanqing has only been in Beijing for a short time, and she's already decided to buy a house here? And... why didn't your Comrade Cheng come with you?"
"He's busy with work, and buying a house was my personal decision."
Jiang Wanqing tightened her bag. She had considered discussing it with Cheng Ran, but she knew he wouldn't understand. She didn't know how to explain to him that she was certain buying a house now was the right decision.
Rather than causing more trouble, I might as well buy it myself first.
"But……"
"What's wrong?"
"Ah, no." Zheng Yuan shook his head and said with a smile, "I just think you have a lot of guts. Many people are selling their houses now, and only a few of us are buying them. Although we don't know what the future holds."
"You'll make money."
"Um?"
"Watch where you're going."
Jiang Wanqing spoke concisely and didn't repeat herself. Zheng Yuan suppressed his inner shock. Perhaps... he should re-evaluate her value. Besides the technical assistance she provided, her courage and execution ability completely surpassed ordinary people.
The car came to a safe stop at the entrance of the courtyard house, and Zheng Yuan got out first.
He remarked with emotion, "No wonder you took a second look when you passed by here that day. Was that when you first had the idea of buying this place?"
"I guess so, let's go in and take a look."
Jiang Wanqing appeared calm on the surface, and even Molly couldn't help but give her a thumbs up. What others didn't know was that she was incredibly nervous inside. This was buying a courtyard house, not an ordinary apartment… what if the deal fell through…
She took a silent breath, and the three of them went inside. The host family was still moving things out.
A fashionable woman in a cheongsam with slightly wavy hair was directing the operation. When she saw someone enter, she exclaimed in surprise, then calmly inquired.
"Are you here for an educational visit as well? The main group is in the backyard, you can just go over there."
“We’re not here for an academic study,” Jiang Wanqing denied, then said, “I’d like to ask you about the sale of this house.”
Upon hearing this, the woman's eyes widened slightly, and she turned her gaze to Zheng Yuan.
"Is this what you want to know?"
Zheng Yuan quickly waved his hand and pointed to Jiang Wanqing: "It's not me, it's this comrade. You can introduce her to her and talk to her."
Knowing that it was Jiang Wanqing who wanted to look at and buy a house, the woman's initial concern gradually turned into indifference, and she simply said "Oh."
"Then feel free to look around. You're not the only ones looking at the house. If you like it and want to buy it, then pay for it. If you don't, you've still made a profit by visiting. This house has been passed down for hundreds of years. If I weren't going abroad and not planning to come back, I really wouldn't be willing to sell it."
As she spoke, the woman pushed up the curled ends of her hair with her other hand, her face full of pride.
Molly glanced at Jiang Wanqing, covered her lips with her hand, and said, "Look at her, pfft..."
"Watch your words."
"Ah, okay." Molly covered her mouth, almost ruining something important.
"No need to look anymore, I'll buy it. Name your price."
The value of this house doesn't lie in whether it's habitable or what the environment is like inside. Buying it is a sure win, and she won't lose money in the future. The important thing is to get it as soon as possible.
A hint of suspicion flashed in the woman's eyes as she stared at Jiang Wanqing for several moments.
"Are you sure? This house isn't cheap, are you sure you can make up your mind?"
"From what you just said about going abroad, it seems you're a modern woman who makes her own decisions. Perhaps I can't compare to you, but I can still make decisions about buying a house. Besides, I don't have that many worries. You should be happy, right? It'll be perfect that you can go abroad without any trouble after the transaction is completed."
Such a casual compliment pleased the other person greatly, and the woman raised her eyebrows and nodded.
"You have good taste, cough cough... I mean, everyone who's interested in my house has good taste. Since you're so sincere, I won't beat around the bush. The whole house and yard, one price: 300,000!"
When the price was announced, Molly gasped.
"How many?!"
This wasn't just an exorbitant price; it was a number she wouldn't even dare to dream of. Jiang Wanqing's eyes flickered. This was far higher than she had imagined. She realized that she had underestimated the situation and made a slight misjudgment. However... she still had to find a way to secure it.
"May I speak with you in private?" Jiang Wanqing asked the woman.
"I know what you're trying to do. There's no room for negotiation. Let me be clear from the start: if you can't afford it, then this is the end of it. You can get a regular house for a few thousand dollars. I suggest you buy that one; it's more practical."
The woman waved her hand impatiently, not wanting to continue talking to Jiang Wanqing. Even Zheng Yuan subconsciously made way for her, as he also felt the price was too high. He had connections and a friend acted as an intermediary, managing to secure two sets at this price, but he still risked his and his friend's reputation by paying in several installments.
As for Jiang Wanqing... she doesn't have that much money right now, and he can't help her that much either, so he can only say that he's powerless to help.
"Please wait a moment. I assure you, I will not haggle. I just have a few things I'd like to discuss with you."
"oh?"
"Is it convenient?" Jiang Wanqing asked with a smile.
The woman rolled her eyes a few times, hesitated for a moment, and then raised her hand: "I'll give you three minutes."
"good."
"Come with me." She beckoned to Jiang Wanqing, and the two went into a small room.
After entering and closing the door, Jiang Wanqing spoke first.
“I won’t pay back a single penny of your 300,000 yuan house, but I have to be honest with you, I don’t have that much money on hand right now.”
The woman's face changed from happy to disappointed: "Then what the hell are you talking about? You're wasting my time."
As she turned to leave, Jiang Wanqing stopped her.
"If you were in such a hurry to go abroad, you would have sold this house long ago, which means you haven't met anyone who can come up with 300,000 yuan right away, right?"
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