Ma Fen paused, stroked his chin, and said:
"One warehouse costs 500 yuan. If you want to sell, we will sell all four warehouses together, not individually."
Ma Fen wanted to put Xia Enruo in a bad light, to let him know that this money was no small sum, and that he shouldn't come asking around if he didn't have any money.
Not only will I waste my breath, but I'll also get entangled with a few poor bastards, which is a real headache.
Buying four warehouses for 2000 yuan? In this day and age, only a fool would buy that.
Although the sugar factory was right next to the main street, it wasn't a storefront; it was just a large courtyard in a hutong (alleyway).
Xia Enruo's heart tightened; 2,000 yuan was indeed a bit too high, exceeding her expectations.
Originally, the plan was to rent it first to find a place for the laundry room, but now it costs 2,000 yuan to buy it, which is not a small amount.
Especially now that I'm investing heavily in renovating my three street-front shops.
However, she decided to go and take a look first before deciding whether to buy or not. She had asked around but hadn't actually been to the site yet; she had only heard about it from afar outside the gate.
"Director Ma, I'd like to see the four warehouses in person. If they're suitable, we can continue our discussion, shall we?"
"Young lady, 2,000 yuan is no small sum. You'd better think it over. If you don't have that much money in your pocket, it's pointless for you to look at it."
Xia Enru smiled slightly upon hearing this.
"Director Ma, if I've found a house I like, money isn't an issue. It just depends on whether the house is worth the price in my opinion. If it's not, I won't take it no matter how cheap it is."
Besides, business deals can't be finalized overnight. We need to take the time to discuss it properly. You yourself said 2000 yuan isn't a small amount. Even if I'm eager to pay, I still need to see it before making a decision.”
After hearing Xia Enruo's words, Ma Fen realized that this girl seemed to have come prepared, and might actually be a sucker.
He felt a surge of joy, and his expression changed.
"What you said makes sense. Alright, I'll take you to see it."
Led by Ma Fen, the two bypassed the sugar factory's workshops and office buildings, making several turns before finally reaching their destination.
Xia Enruo first looked around. These four warehouses were located in the backyard of the sugar factory, with a separate gate that led directly to the central street.
The warehouse has a very high ceiling, with several large glass windows around the semi-circular roof. Iron staircases embedded in the walls encircle the entire building, seemingly placed there specifically for loading and unloading goods.
Each warehouse also has an additional terrace on the roof, which is a full 30 square meters.
If the double iron gates are opened, four Jiefang brand trucks can be parked inside the warehouse, and the four warehouse rooms can hold sixteen trucks.
This is no ordinary large space. Moreover, by adding a partition in the middle of the warehouse and installing stairs, it instantly becomes a two-story building.
Xia Enruo thought the warehouse was pretty good, and she could already imagine the remodeled version in her mind.
Moreover, the location is excellent. The separate entrance leads directly to the central street in just 50 meters. Given its proximity to the central street, it is bound to be demolished and a shopping mall built in the future, so it will only make a profit.
Ma Fen stared at Xia Enruo, noticing her absent-mindedness, and assumed she thought the warehouse was no good and not worth the price.
To be honest, he didn't think it was worth the price. The location wasn't directly facing the street, and there was a long alleyway in front of it.
The people coming and going are mostly local residents; apart from state-owned enterprises, no one does business here.
Besides, what else can a dilapidated warehouse be used for besides storing junk?
No wonder no one has been interested in it for so long. The factory manager even set a price of 2,000 yuan for himself. Anyone who wants to buy it must have too much money and nowhere else to spend it.
"Xia, this place is great. You got a real bargain for 2,000 yuan. Look, this yard alone is 1,000 square meters. If you include the warehouse, it's at least three or four thousand square meters."
It's such a great location; where else can you find such a place? Lately, so many people have been asking about it, and several have said they'll come and buy it as soon as they've saved up the money.
If you've got your eye on something, you'd better act fast.
Ma Fen's fabricated story was intended to make Xia Enruo quickly decide to acquire the land.
Xia Enruo wasn't so easily fooled; she knew as soon as she entered the warehouse that no one had been there for at least six months.
The ground was covered in a thick layer of dust, and there weren't even any footprints, so you could tell that no one had been here.
Ma Fen also said that many people are watching, and that others are not stupid. They can't just take a look from 800 meters away and like it without coming in to see it for themselves.
However, she did indeed have her eye on these four warehouses, and the yard was indeed as large as Ma Fen had said. If the sugar factory could build a wall between the warehouses and the factory, it would become a detached house.
It was a match made in heaven, perfectly matching my wishes.
Xia Enruo became more and more excited as she thought about it, but she didn't show it. She still had a bitter face, as if she was embarrassed.
"Director Ma, this warehouse is a bit too old. Look how rusty the stairs are, and several panes of glass on the second floor are broken. It must have been unused for many years."
Although the courtyard is large, it's not on the street but in an alley, and it shares space with the sugar factory, which is really inconvenient.
Even though I have money, it's a huge discount in my eyes.
Seeing this, Ma Fen quickly tried to persuade him.
"Girl, none of what you're thinking is a problem. It's inevitable that the warehouse would be in this state due to its long-term disrepair."
However, the quality of the house is definitely up to standard, because it is newly built. If it weren't for the poor performance in recent years, it would have been full of goods long ago.
Besides, if you buy it, you can just build a wall in the middle, and then you can easily make your own entrance for whatever you want to do.
Xia Enruo still frowned, occasionally letting out a click-the-nose sigh.
"It's too old, and there's nothing there. At most, it can only store some goods. These days, even large state-owned factories are struggling. Who has that much inventory to store?"
Ma Fen was afraid of losing the opportunity he had just gotten his hands on. After all, Xia Enruo was a first-timer to come here to inspect the warehouse, and if he bought it, his biggest problem at work would be solved.
"Miss Xia, the price isn't unnecessarily negotiable. If you're sure you've got the truth, I'll ask the factory manager, and we can definitely get a discount!"
Xia Enruo was just waiting for Ma Fen to say that, because if she asked if the price could be lowered, he would definitely say that this was already the lowest price.
"Director Ma, as you know, this warehouse has many flaws. To be honest, it's not very useful after we bought it. My original plan was to rent two rooms to store some things, and then we wouldn't rent them anymore once we'd cleared out the goods."
However, this yard is quite large, and I really like it, but its price isn't as high as the warehouse.
If your factory is willing to lower the price to 1500 yuan and build a wall to separate this warehouse area, I will buy it. After all, I'm interested in the yard, not the warehouse itself.
Ma Fen thought there was hope, but with such a large price reduction, he, as a warehouse manager, couldn't make the decision on his own; he would have to report to the factory manager first.
"Miss Xia, you are quick-witted and decisive, and you are straightforward in your actions. Here's what I'll do: I'll tell the factory manager the conditions you proposed, and you can wait for my reply."
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