The next morning, Ping and I got up early; at 7:30, the rental company delivered the car. I never realized it back in China, but now I truly felt that I was standing in front of a real luxury car. No joke, if an S600 like this were in China, it would be enough to buy a Bentley or a Maybach, and even more!
After having a quick breakfast with Brother Ping, we drove to the address that Vice President Wu had given me.
This is a very famous five-star hotel in Phuket, where a night's stay costs no less than 2,000 RMB. Both Ping and I knew that anyone willing to stay at such a hotel must be capable of becoming our client. Ping finally relaxed a little and then urged me to make the most of this Vice President Wu.
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We met with Vice President Wu in the hotel lobby. He brought his son and daughter-in-law, a total of three people. The back seat of the S600 can only seat two people, so beforehand, Brother Ping and I called another taxi and waited outside the hotel to make room for them in the front passenger seat.
I still don't quite understand Vice President Wu's temperament, so I try my best to provide him with the best service. I've dealt with wealthy people before; some are very easygoing, but others are extremely arrogant. If you don't do something right, they'll feel you haven't been considerate enough and then get upset with you.
At first glance, this Vice President Wu seemed like an easy-going person, but when he smiled, he appeared somewhat worldly and shrewd... I could sense that this shrewdness was honed over a long period of working alongside someone in a high position; any more or less would be too much or too little... In any case, he handled it exceptionally well, so it didn't make me feel uncomfortable.
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After a brief greeting, Ping Ge and I escorted the three of them to the hotel. As I was helping them into the car, Vice President Wu exclaimed, "The level of hospitality you're providing is just too high... I heard that they levy very high taxes on German cars here... Luxury cars that are everywhere in Shanghai are really rare here!"
"Although it's not common, there are still a few cars like that... We are really happy that you brought your family, so of course we've gone out of our way to make things as comfortable as possible... Please get in the car, everything has been arranged."
As I said this, I glanced at Vice President Wu's daughter-in-law. She seemed like a picky person, but when she saw that this car was there to pick them up, she smiled knowingly. Just now, I had actually heard her complain about the hotel breakfast. She complained about this hotel, but she was satisfied with our hospitality. It was clear that she really felt honored in this car.
That's just how people are. In Shanghai, their cars would only be better than this, but because this is Thailand, the national conditions are different. Even with the same material things, they still experience a different kind of pleasure. So sometimes, people really are products of their environment!
Based on this assessment, I already have a plan to discuss buying and selling with them.
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When we arrived at our accommodation, Brother Ping arranged two of the best rooms for the three of us and hired a waiter who understood Z to take care of their daily needs... I wasn't in a hurry to talk to them about buying a house, but Vice President Wu took the initiative to suggest that we go and take a look at our villa in Karen.
For them, the villa that had already been sold to Yang Sisi was the best model home, which further fueled their desire to buy a villa in Phuket. That's understandable; people work so hard to pursue money precisely for this kind of enjoyment, especially someone like Vice President Wu, a nouveau riche… Someone of his caliber can't really be called a nouveau riche, but cashing out hundreds of millions at once would definitely change his mindset.
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After having lunch together, we moved on to the villa in Karen's area... After Vice President Wu showed his son and daughter-in-law around, he started talking to me and asked, "Are all houses in Thailand freehold?"
"Yes, there's no such thing as 70-year property rights here... So people from China still really like to buy land and houses here... On our way here, there was a villa built by a Chinese person, covering ten acres, which is considered the most impressive private building here!"
"Is it the villa with the words 'Yusheng' written on the door?"
"Yes... the homeowner is a very successful Chinese businessman in Phuket who runs a rare metals business."
After a brief pause, I chuckled and said, "Although there are quite a few Chinese people buying property in Phuket, most of them are just buying apartments as investment properties... There are still not many who can actually afford to buy a sea-view villa."
What is the reason for this?
"Being able to buy a villa in Thailand is truly a symbol of social status... In our country, there are quite a few middle-class people, but the number of people who can truly reach the wealthy class is actually not that many... Asking those middle-class people to come to Thailand to buy a sea-view villa is simply unrealistic... right?"
"That's right, do what you're capable of!"
Then I asked Vice President Wu, "So, are you satisfied with this house?"
Vice President Wu smiled and said, "I'm definitely satisfied. If the price also meets my expectations, I'll be even more satisfied!"
“I’ve always been honest and straightforward in business, so I’ll give you the exact price. We’ll furnish this villa to a move-in ready standard, so the total price, including the house and the furnishings, is 7.9 million RMB… At that price, you couldn’t even buy a third-tier beachfront property in Sanya, and you wouldn’t get such a large area.”
After a moment's consideration, Vice President Wu replied to me, "You're straightforward, and so am I... I can accept this price, but there's a problem: we all know that there's a lot of flexibility in renovations. If you use inferior materials, I'll really suffer... It's not that I don't trust you, but I think we need to clarify any potential issues before finalizing the deal."
After Vice President Wu raised this suggestion, his son and daughter-in-law nodded in agreement... But for me, this is definitely not a bad thing, because their questioning also proves that they are indeed interested in this beachfront property...
Brother Ping seemed to feel the same way, so I saw that he also had a relieved expression on his face.
I have a strong feeling that after "Jiulongju", I'm about to start making real money again!
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Right now, I'm thinking of that Vacheron Constantin glass still waiting for me in the display case. It's a knot in my heart, and I don't know if it will be completely untied when I'm able to give it to Ye Zhi… It might be a period between us, and after that period, there will be liberation! Want to chat with more like-minded people about "My Tenant Sister"? Follow "Hot Articles" or "rd444" on WeChat to discuss your favorite books with other book lovers.
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