10074 New Urban Farmers Chapter 121 Buying a House, Covering Up a Lie (Third Update for Lantern Festival)
This multi-family villa was originally owned by retired provincial leaders. It originally housed four households. However, three families moved out, and the three apartments upstairs were acquired by this new owner as an investment. Now that family has also moved out, the villa is for sale!
According to Zheng Le, three years ago a duplex apartment cost less than one million yuan, but now it has appreciated to two million seven hundred thousand yuan. In the provincial capital, this apartment is considered very high-end.
Selling all four houses together would cost ten million. But that's a lot of money, and there aren't many buyers. Zheng Le mentioned that he hadn't really expected Zhang Guodong to buy them.
But she really underestimated Zhang Guodong.
Zhang Guodong really liked Zheng Le's multi-story villa, and most importantly, the environment inside the provincial TV station was excellent, spacious, and had all the necessary infrastructure, making it even safer!
If you're talking about investing, that's perfectly fine.
If you invest ten million here, you might make several million in a few years. You can't possibly lose money.
"Shall we go take a look? If it's suitable, I can buy the whole building!" Zhang Guodong said with interest.
"Huh? You're really buying it?" Zheng Le was taken aback.
That's ten million, not a thousand! Zhang Guodong is rich; he's mentioned before that he has several million, but the concepts of a million and ten million are very different.
Now Zhang Guodong actually wants to buy a villa worth ten million yuan right off the bat! She's a little strange. Surprised, conflicted!
When Zhang Guodong saw Zheng Le's expression, he felt a surge of pride and thought to himself, "I'm rich now!"
"Are you worried I can't afford it?" Zhang Guodong laughed. "Let's go look at the villas now, is that convenient for them?"
"If it's convenient, let's go then?" Zheng Le chuckled, somewhat delighted. If they really planned to buy, the new house would be right next to their home, very close!
The family moved to the Chanba Scenic Area in the eastern suburbs, which is considered the best residential area in the provincial capital in terms of environment and scenery. Two rivers flow through it, and there are also wetlands where some birds live.
A gentle breeze stirs the willow branches, creating a picturesque scene. Vast expanses of emerald water! This idyllic, picturesque scenic area is perfect for living.
Zhang Guodong knew the family was wealthy when they bought a house there; a villa would definitely cost tens of millions! However, Zhang Guodong wasn't very interested in investing there. For him, having a house to live in was good enough! Why waste money everywhere?
The other party arrived quickly, in just over half an hour, driving a Mercedes-Benz. He was a well-off middle-aged man in his forties. He was the eldest son of the owner of the house and had been forced to come by his father.
Zheng Le and the other party knew each other about gynecological inflammation. Zhang Guodong had looked through all four apartments in the villa. One of the apartments still had furniture, but it was generally unoccupied.
"If you're satisfied, once the contract is signed and the paperwork is done, you can keep the furniture if you need it, and I'll take it all if you don't!" the other party said.
"No need to thank me! Take them all away," Zhang Guodong said.
He naturally looked down on other people's furniture, but now that he has money, he naturally wants to buy what belongs to him.
After looking around, he was basically satisfied. Considering it, it seemed like a worthwhile investment, so the transaction was quickly completed. Zhang Guodong transferred ten million yuan to the other party, who then transferred the villa's ownership to Zhang Guodong's name and obtained a newly issued property certificate. Zhang Guodong officially became the owner of this villa!
Zheng Le seemed completely out of it the whole way, as if he were dreaming. Zhang Guodong just bought it without warning. What a lavish purchase! Is this really a vegetable vendor?
This is an entire building in a high-end community! There are four duplex apartments on it, each worth over two million.
Back home again, Zheng Le smiled bitterly to herself. How was she going to explain this to her mother? She held the key to the first room on the second floor of the villa in her hand. Standing on the balcony, she looked out at the wide-open view, indicating that this apartment was intended to be their new home.
Zhang Guodong handed her the keys and said, "It's your task to decorate the new house. I'll buy everything!"
That's a bit absurd.
Regardless of whether it was to help Zheng Le or whether Zhang Guodong's investment was truly a win-win situation, or whether he could also own his own place, Zhang Guodong still treated it as an important matter and made serious arrangements. However, he simply didn't have much talent in this area, so he simply handed it over to Zheng Le to take charge.
Zhang Guodong noted that women generally have a high level of appreciation for room decoration.
"Guodong? I finally got through to you. Where are you?" After leaving the provincial radio station, Zhang Guodong returned to Green Treasure Pavilion to retrieve the van parked at the Jiahao Hotel across the street.
Just as I was crossing the street to get my car, Fatty called.
"What's up with picking up the car at Jiahao's place?"
"What's up? Great news!" the fat man exclaimed excitedly. "Lin Yue has done a great service and might be promoted to deputy director. Brother Jiang might also be promoted to deputy secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission this time. Isn't that great news?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Guodong rolled his eyes, thinking to himself, "I already knew about this. That wanted criminal was actually given to me by Abbess Miejue!"
"What does this have to do with me? It's not like it's my good news," Zhang Guodong said, suppressing a laugh. "Besides, you didn't get promoted this time, did you? Why are you so happy?"
"Would it be a good thing to give them a good beating?" Fatty was speechless. Guo Dong was too calm, wasn't he? Sigh, he had nothing in common with this kid. It was just that they weren't in the same system.
The promotion from captain to deputy director is a qualitative leap with a brighter future. And the promotion from director to deputy secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission is another big step forward!
Once the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission steps down, Jiang Lihan will be promoted to Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission and concurrently Director of the Public Security Bureau, thus entering the ranks of district-level leaders! A member of the District Party Committee Standing Committee. Who wouldn't be envious?
Zhang Guodong couldn't resist the fat man's excuses. Anyway, he got his car and went to meet the fat man at the district government building.
"As soon as Zhang Guodong parked his car and went inside to register, the security guard became much more polite and enthusiastic when the fat man appeared. The fat man was the district head's full-time secretary and the deputy director of the district government office! Who would dare not give him face?"
"Let's go. To my office!" The fat man led Zhang Guodong to his office.
This was Zhang Guodong's first time entering that place.
The office was very simple: a computer, a desk, a sofa and coffee table, a water dispenser, a safe, and a calligraphy scroll on the wall that read "Strict self-discipline."
Zhang Guodong laughed as soon as he saw the room, "Not bad, you're already working in an office. But your office isn't classy enough. Keep working on it!"
The fat man, who had been somewhat smug, immediately deflated and gave Zhang Guodong a look of disdain.
The two sat down and drank water.
"That guy who drives the van is so close to Director Wang? Who is he?" The news spread quickly after a staff member saw the fat man pulling Zhang Guodong into the office.
"Probably friends?"
"He's definitely not an ordinary person. Director Wang is a big shot. Just make sure you get on his good side!"
Lei, the head of the government office, happened to be passing by and overheard these words. Seeing the clerks talking in such a chaotic manner, the fat man immediately felt uncomfortable.
He was, after all, a senior deputy director. He should have been promoted during this major reshuffle of district government personnel, but he was squeezed out by people from higher up, and he remained in his original position.
Then the new district head arrived. Geng Xinguo started trying to build connections, hoping to become the district head's personal secretary, which would be ideal. But to his utter surprise, the fat man suddenly appeared, not only ousting a deputy director who was then transferred elsewhere, but also directly becoming District Head Luo's personal secretary!
He was originally the second-in-command, but now he's the third-in-command!
"What's all this noise about? How are you supposed to do official business?" Geng Xinguo shouted angrily from the doorway, his face ashen.
Everyone immediately quieted down when they saw Director Geng appear.
Geng Xinguo, who was known for his bad temper and who could easily be kicked out of the secretariat if he displeased his superiors, was someone no one wanted to mess with.
Geng Xinguo was pleased with his imposing presence. He thought to himself, "I'm still the deputy director, and you can't even manage your secretariat? Humph!" As soon as he left, a sense of relief washed over many in the secretariat, with some whispering among themselves, "He didn't become the director, so he's just jealous of Secretary Wang, isn't he?"
It's clear that the fat man is under a lot of pressure, and it's impossible for him not to be envied.
The painting then returned to Fatty Taro's office.
"Hehe, honestly tell me where you went?" The fat man surprisingly didn't mention Lin Yue and Jiang Lihan. Instead, he asked where Zhang Guodong had gone.
When Zhang Guodong saw that lewd look in his eyes, his heart skipped a beat. Could this guy be suspicious of something?
So he retorted irritably, "Where to? Where else can I go? To make money, of course! I'm not as comfortable as you. Everyone else is just eating and drinking for free with the boss, while I'm destined to toil away."
After a brief pause, Zhang Guodong changed the subject.
"What exactly happened to Lin Yue and the others? What merit did they achieve that they could be promoted? They were only appointed recently, weren't they?"
So, only two people are promoted at the same time? If Lin Yue and Jiang Lihan hold concurrent positions, then the Standing Committee must approve it, otherwise, it would be difficult to explain to the higher-ups if the promotion is too fast.
The fat man looked at Zhang Guodong suspiciously, but Zhang Guodong had a calm smile on his face, so he gave up on trying to fool him.
"Their situation was just a coincidence, but they seized the opportunity, hehe, I can't be envious." The fat man mumbled, then turned his attention to Zhang Guodong's shop. "By the way, what new business are you in? Is Green Treasure Pavilion closing down?"
“Green Treasure Pavilion will naturally reopen, but it will have to return to normal after my elder brother’s wedding. Then I’ll have less to do and can continue operating after some renovations. As for new businesses, I’ll occasionally buy a few flowers and trees to resell and make some money, but you probably won’t be interested, since you’re a government official,” Zhang Guodong said, sweating.
"The black market?" the fat man exclaimed in surprise. He'd guessed it immediately!
Zhang Guodong looked at him in surprise, nodded, and said, "You know about this too?"
"Nonsense! Of course I know that, but you'd better not go to the black market too much, since it's illegal. Just make enough money. Besides, your Green Treasure Pavilion seems to have a pretty good profit margin, right?" The fat man rolled his eyes and sighed.
"As for me, I like money too, but the allowance my older sister gives me is never enough! It's a pity I can't go so I can make a good impression on my boss and parents. If word gets out, this wonderful and noble image will be ruined!"
Zhang Guodong despised the fat man but also deeply agreed with him. Focusing solely on this is obviously not a viable approach.
As the two chatted, the fat man perked up whenever the conversation turned to Lin Yue and Jiang Lihan.
It all boils down to Lin Yue catching the wanted criminal Lin Baolong, and Jiang Lihan benefiting from it this time. Zhang Guodong gradually understood the fat man's meaning; the fat man wanted to help him deepen his relationships with everyone and elevate his status—a well-intentioned act.
Zhang Guodong was very moved.
This fat guy's best friend was truly a rare find; even now, he can see how precious their friendship is.
“Alright, since Director Jiang and Lin Yue are celebrating together, I’ll join in too. But who else is joining us?” Zhang Guodong asked curiously.
Bi: Third update! 10,000 words done for today! Finally, wishing everyone a happy Lantern Festival!
Phew, February is finally almost over! Despite my slow writing speed, I managed to write 10,000 words in ten consecutive days – all written in a flurry of sweat!
Although this book is no longer aiming for the new book monthly ticket ranking in March, those who have monthly tickets should still leave them! I'll also try my best to get the Rookie of the Year award, haha, although that's a distant goal, but Heaven sets high goals for itself! I'll also strive to continue writing a good book!
Thank you everyone!
I expect two updates a day tomorrow and the day after. Let's give the heavens a breather with six or seven thousand words each.
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