Chapter 53 House Viewing
In the end, the couple relied on the box of candy wrapped in gold foil that Wang Xiuren brought back last time to coax their daughter, or to be more precise, chocolate.
It was still Lin Qiu who recognized it. The foreign words printed on the transparent box were the famous Ferrero. His daughter had bought it for the Chinese New Year in his previous life. So many years had passed, but the heart-shaped packaging was still there.
"Director Huang is really rich! Nothing he gives you is cheap." Lin Qiu sighed as he looked at his daughter's mouth which was black from eating so much chocolate.
Wang Xiuren may have met many rich people in the past year, so he said nonchalantly: "It was probably given by someone else."
"That's right." Lin Qiu was still thinking about the house, so he said, "I'll call the number on the business card tomorrow. How about making an appointment on the last day of this month? Lin Ping happens to be on vacation, so I'll ask her to help look after the store after she finishes her morning work."
"I'll follow your arrangements." Wang Xiuren was thinking about how to talk to Brother Man if he liked him.
"That's fine! I'll go cook. It's already half past eight."
In fact, except for Wang Shan who ate with relish, the couple had no appetite at all. They were worried about something and ate absent-mindedly.
The next morning, Lin Qiu dialed the number according to the business card.
"Excuse me, is this Ms. Sun? I was introduced by Director Huang and would like to consult you about the house."
After the call was connected, Lin Qiu stated his purpose directly.
"Oh, it's me. Are you the Xiao Wang that Director Huang mentioned?" a gentle voice asked on the phone.
"Yes, yes! I'm his wife. I want to come and look at the house at the end of this month. Do you think the time is suitable?"
There was the sound of turning pages on the other end of the line, and a gentle voice answered after a while: "Sure, let's make an appointment at 10 am at the end of this month. You can go to Room 802, Building 6, Jinxiu Garden and ring the doorbell."
"Okay, I've got that in mind. I won't keep you any longer now. Bye!"
"goodbye!"
After hanging up the phone, Lin Qiu let out a long breath. He had finally taken the first step towards buying a house.
He remembered that he had to send money home, so he quickly called the prefabrication factory. The call was answered by Uncle Lin from the prefabrication factory, who told Lin Qiu to call back in five minutes.
About five minutes later, Lin Qiu called and it was Lin Ting who answered the call.
"Qiuqiu, did you receive the things? Do you want them?"
"Got it! How can the things my dad and mom prepared be bad?"
"As long as I don't embarrass you."
"By the way, Dad, Director Huang gave us 500 yuan and asked us to send it to you. I will find time to transfer it today. Please pay attention to it in the next few days!" Lin Qiu returned to the topic.
When Lin Ting heard the number, he quickly replied, "Why do you want so much money? Return it back now, return it back now!"
"Dad, don't worry. This is the red envelope given by Director Huang. Returning it would be a slap in his face. When it's time for festivals, I'll ask Xiu Ren to bring some local specialties over." Lin Qiu explained quickly.
"Then don't send it all back, keep half for yourself!"
"It's all thanks to you two. Why should I keep it? I'm not short of money." Lin Qiu refused without even thinking.
"If it weren't for you and Xiu Ren's matchmaking, how would we two old guys have such an opportunity?" Lin Ting still wanted to leave half for his eldest daughter's family, thinking that their family had high expenses outside.
"Dad, don't think too much. Just accept what's given to you. If I'm short of money, I would ask you myself without you telling me."
After hearing what his daughter said, Lin Ting didn't say anything more. Anyway, he could save the money to subsidize his daughter in the future. "That's fine. Take care of yourselves. Phone bills are expensive. Last time your mother called me, I was distressed for half a month. If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now!"
Lin Qiu thought of how Mom felt sorry for the money and laughed out loud: "I guess Mom won't feel sorry for it when she receives the money! You guys should also take care of yourselves. Call me if you have any problems!"
"Okay!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the phone was hung up.
Lin Qiu put the phone away with a smile, and then started thinking about the house again.
Time flies, and it’s the end of the month in a blink of an eye.
That morning, Lin Qiu was busy as usual getting the newspapers and magazines that customers needed, and Wang Xiuren was also helping to pack bags for customers who were buying tea eggs or corn.
Lin Ping was the most leisurely. He took Wang Shan, who had taken a day off today, to play in the open space next to the newsstand.
"Pingping, just sit inside. If you don't remember the price, just look through the book in the drawer." Lin Qiu told his sister with some concern, "If you're hungry, just eat a tea egg or some corn. If you're thirsty, just get yourself some water!"
"I know! I know! Just go ahead and relax! I'm not a child." Lin Ping muttered as he pushed his sister out of the newsstand. "You and your brother-in-law should just go and look at the house carefully!"
"Okay, just watch out for yourself!"
Before Lin Qiu could say anything, Wang Xiuren, who was holding his daughter, pulled him towards the bus stop. "We have to catch the bus. It's not good to make others wait. Let's talk when we get back!"
Wang Xiuren was quite familiar with Jinxiu Garden, having worked there for a few months last year.
Under the leadership of Wang Xiuren, the family successfully arrived at the door of Room 802, Building 6.
Lin Qiu was a little nervous. She took a few deep breaths, then walked forward and pressed the doorbell.
Ding Dong Ding Dong
With a "click", the door opened.
"Is it Xiao Wang's family?"
A pretty lady leaned forward, her beautiful black curls cascading down her tilted head.
"Yes, yes!" Lin Qiu replied quickly, "Is that Ms. Sun? We talked on the phone before."
"I am, please come in!"
Ms. Sun opened the door and moved aside to let Lin Qiu and his family in.
The entrance is the porch, and on the left hand side of the door is a stool covered with a leather cushion. Opposite the door is a cabinet that reaches the ceiling. The middle of the cabinet is empty, reserved for keys and the like.
Behind the shoe cabinet is a kitchen with a glass door that opens inwards. The space between the living room and the kitchen is used as the dining room, with a small round table and four chairs in the middle.
A little further in is a living room with a carpet in the middle, a sofa against the wall, and a rocking chair next to the sofa. Opposite the sofa is a TV cabinet with a color TV on it and two pots of green plants next to it.
There is a large balcony in front of the living room. On the left side of the balcony is a flower stand with flowers in full bloom. On the right side is a bookcase filled with books.
Behind the living room is the master bedroom, which also has a large balcony. Opposite the master bedroom is a small bedroom and bathroom.
"What do you think of this house?" Ms. Sun took them to show the house.
"This house is really nice!" Lin Qiu really thought the house was nice, "But I don't know how much it costs?"
Ms. Sun looked at Wang Shan's round little face and couldn't help pinching it: "What a cute baby!"
Wang Shan saw the beautiful aunt shyly dodging, but couldn't help staring at her, which made Ms. Sun couldn't help laughing out loud.
After laughing, Ms. Sun said seriously, "I bought this house less than two years ago, and I've only lived in it for about half a year. If the company hadn't sent me to Hong Kong to stay there permanently, I would not be willing to sell this house."
"But you were introduced by Uncle Huang, so I have to lower the price a bit for his sake!"
Ms. Sun took out a calculator from the drawer of the cabinet: "Don't worry about how much I bought the house for. I don't care how much houses outside sell for. I'll calculate it as 750 yuan per square meter. I don't count the public area. The interior area is 76 square meters, so the total is 57,000 yuan."
Wang Xiuren nodded secretly towards Lin Qiu. For a property like this, which had been fully decorated, he really owed Director Huang a favor.
"Ms. Sun, you are a kind person, and we are getting a good deal." Lin Qiu said sincerely, "We really like this house, but we don't have that much money on hand. Can you give us a week to raise the money?"
"That's no problem. I won't be transferred until the end of April. Take your time. There's no rush."
Ms. Sun felt that the person recommended by Uncle Huang was indeed good. Although his conditions were a bit worse, at least he did not take the opportunity to bargain. She was the one who was most impatient to lower the price. And their baby is really well behaved.
"By the way, do you want the furniture and appliances for this room? If you do, I'll give you 60,000 yuan." Ms. Sun casually said.
When Lin Qiu heard this, his eyes lit up and he quickly responded, "Thank you very much, Ms. Sun. I have benefited a lot from you again."
Almost all the furniture in the house is new and of good quality. As for electrical appliances, in addition to the color TV in the living room, there is also a washing machine on the small balcony off the kitchen. As for whether there are other things, that is not important.
Ms. Sun's deal is half sale and half giveaway.
Lin Qiu looked around the house and became more and more satisfied. "Ms. Sun, should we pay a deposit or pay it all at once?"
"Just pay it off in one lump sum when the time comes!" Ms. Sun waved her hand casually.
"Then we'll go back first. We'll call you when we have the money ready!"
"Okay, take care!" Ms. Sun opened the door and saw Lin Qiu and his family out.
"See you then, Ms. Sun!" Lin Qiu said goodbye with a smile, then lowered his head and said to Wang Shan, "Shanshan, say goodbye to your aunt."
"Auntie, goodbye!"
Hearing the baby's sweet voice, Ms. Sun also smiled and waved: "Bye, baby!"
After going downstairs, Wang Xiuren pulled Lin Qiu and said excitedly: "We got a great bargain this time. Now the rough houses in remote areas are selling for about 700 yuan per square meter. With such a good location, it only costs 750 yuan per square meter after decoration."
Lin Qiu rolled his eyes at him, "I thought you were so calm? You just kept silent and pretended to be deep."
"I just think you're better at talking!" Wang Xiuren rolled his eyes but was not annoyed. He was still very excited. "I'll go find Brother Man tomorrow and see if he's willing to lend me money."
"If he doesn't want to, I'll go ask Brother Zhao and Ah Xing."
"If I can't raise enough, I'll call my dad and think of a way to buy this house!" Lin Qiu felt that he couldn't miss such a good opportunity. "According to the sales of the newsstand, we will be able to pay it back by the end of the year."
"Yes, there is a saying that goes: Opportunity once lost will never come again!" Wang Xiuren had the same idea.
Be sure to get this house!
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