Zhao Yunhao heard a gentle, young voice on the other end of the line and said calmly, "First of all, I only rent out the entire apartment. Subletting is not allowed. Pets and children are not allowed. You cannot damage anything in the room, create conflicts with neighbors, or do anything that violates the law... You will also be responsible for the water, electricity, and property fees. My house is newly renovated and I haven't even lived in it yet. There's also a parking space included, and the price is not reduced."
After hearing this, Wang Yitong's nervousness eased a little. She thought silently in her heart, and then quickly said, "Brother Zhao, I can do all the things you asked me to do. I will take care of this house as if it were my own. In fact, I have also looked at several other houses before, and they are all quite good. An important reason for choosing to rent your house is that you have a large bookshelf in your living room, where I can place my favorite books.
"We get along pretty well, and I completely meet your tenant requirements. It's just that I just graduated and don't have that much money. Could you please make the rent a little cheaper? I'll definitely take good care of the house, please!" Wang Yitong's heartbeat became increasingly rapid, and she couldn't help but pray inwardly, desperately hoping that the landlord would understand her situation and lower the rent.
Zhao Yunhao was silent for a moment, as if pondering Wang Yitong's request. He especially felt a sense of shared purpose when he heard her praise the bookshelf in her living room. He felt that this girl truly had a keen eye. He had designed that bookshelf himself and had it custom-made. Hearing her coquettish words as she asked for a favor, he felt compelled to lower the price.
Finally, Zhao Yunhao spoke: "I understand that you've just graduated, but the rent is already a reasonable price. However, since you're really satisfied with the house and are willing to take good care of it, I can consider giving you a discount."
Zhao Yunhao continued, "How about this. If you can guarantee to pay the rent on time and keep the house clean and in good condition during the lease, I can waive some of the deposit. The rent will be 1,300 yuan a month, with a parking space included, and you'll pay the rent every six months."
Wang Yitong said gratefully, "Brother Zhao, don't worry, I will definitely do it. I will take care of this place as if it were my own home."
Zhao Yunhao smiled and said, "That's good. I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation. When you are ready to sign the contract, please contact the agent. I am out of town, so I will contact my cousin to sign the contract on my behalf."
Wang Yitong hung up the phone, feeling particularly relieved. She said to Sister Yu with gratitude, "Sister Yu, thank you so much! Thanks to your help, I was able to communicate with the landlord so smoothly. I can come to the store tomorrow to sign the contract. Please tell me how much money I need to prepare."
Sister Yu smiled and said, "You're welcome. This is what I'm supposed to do. I calculated that the rent for half a year is 7,800, plus one month's deposit for the landlord, and the agency fee is 650, so you need to prepare 9,750. Please don't advertise this agency fee discount. This is a discount that your supervisor applied for you. We usually charge one month's rent. Also, for your safety, I suggest replacing the lock cylinder after you get the house keys. If you need any help in the future, you can always contact me."
After hearing Sister Yu's calculations, which amounted to nearly 10,000 yuan, a sum she would need several months to earn, she felt a little uneasy, wondering if Brother Yuan would have any objections. "Sister Yu, thank you for reminding me. I'll call home first." Yitong walked over.
Wang Yitong briskly walked out of the store and quickly walked to the foot of a lush tree on the roadside. Then, eagerly calling Zhang Benyuan, her tone unable to conceal her excitement, "Brother Yuan, the agent took me to see several houses this afternoon. I carefully selected a two-bedroom apartment on the 17th floor, right by the elevator. It's a really nice place. The landlord renovated it and left it there for two years without living in it. The landlord lives out of town, and the house comes with a convenient parking space. I've already negotiated a price with the landlord: 1,300 yuan per month, payable six months apart. Do you think this is a good option? If not, I'll look for another place."
After hearing this, Zhang Benyuan did some calculations in his mind and quickly replied, "Tongtong, you're quite capable and you can bargain. Six-month payments are fine for this price. You're my girl, so you don't have to worry about the money. So, ask the clerk to schedule an appointment for you to sign the contract at the Hongpailou store at 6 p.m. today. Go shopping at Ito-Yokado over there first, and I'll come find you later."
"Okay, I'll listen to you. See you tonight." After saying that, Wang Yitong immediately returned to the store and found Sister Yu. "Sister Yu, can you contact the landlord again and ask her cousin to come over at 6 o'clock to sign the contract? It's just the weekend tomorrow so I can move in."
After hearing what Wang Yitong said, Sister Yu smiled and nodded, saying, "No problem, I'll contact the landlord and see if his cousin is available to come over."
Wang Yitong looked at Sister Yu gratefully, secretly feeling fortunate to have met such an enthusiastic agent.
After a while, Sister Yu put down the phone and said to Wang Yitong, "The landlord said his cousin agreed and will come to sign the contract at six o'clock." Wang Yitong clapped her hands happily.
Then, Sister Yu talked to Wang Yitong about some details about the house. Sister Yu reminded Wang Yitong of some precautions, such as the contract signing process, responsibilities and obligations during the lease period, etc.
Wang Yitong then left the store and walked to Ito-Yokado department store.
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