Wu An called Mai Hangyu over and asked him to listen in as well.
He plans to develop this cultural tourism and homestay business together with Mai Hangyu.
He did want to reap all the benefits by himself, but that was wishful thinking; his energy was limited.
Moreover, he was very clear about his own capabilities.
His biggest advantage over ordinary people is his clear understanding of future developments; he knows what will make money and what will lose money, but you have to ask him how to do it specifically.
He was completely baffled.
Putting everything else aside, he knew that bed and breakfasts could make money.
But how to operate a homestay, specifically in terms of daily work processes, to give a simple example, when a homestay is opened, it has seventeen or eighteen rooms.
How do we wash the bed sheets and duvet covers in these seventeen or eighteen rooms?
We can't possibly wash them by hand one by one.
He actually knew nothing about it, which required him to learn, but he simply didn't have the time or the effort.
Most importantly, beachcombing and fishing are the foundation of their livelihood.
We can't lose this opportunity; we must make it bigger and stronger.
Only in this way can he have the confidence to pursue other endeavors.
After taking a sip of tea, he spoke up, "I won't hide it from you two. Actually, I dropped out of university and went home."
"Nowadays, I've made some money by going out to sea to fish, and if I'm lucky, I'll be able to."
“I really like the old houses in our town and want to invest in them, but since it’s just something I do on my own, I don’t actually have much money. If the prices are too high, then forget it.”
Old Chen and Old Xie exchanged a glance, and Old Chen, who was older, asked, "We actually wanted to ask, what exactly do you plan to use this house for?"
Wu An hesitated.
He wasn't sure if he could talk about it or if it could be considered a trade secret, since sometimes an idea or concept is the key to making money.
Seeing that Wu An remained silent, Old Chen continued, "We didn't mean anything by it."
"It's mainly these old houses. We've lived in them our whole lives, and they were passed down from our parents. Nowadays, people don't care about these things anymore, but we still have a lot of feelings for them."
"Although we are selling houses, we don't want the old houses to be demolished."
Wu An smiled and said, "Don't worry, I just like the appearance of the old house. I can guarantee that I will not change the appearance of the house."
"We can write this into the contract, giving you the right to monitor it."
"Of course, if there are unforeseen circumstances, there's nothing I can do."
Old Chen and Old Xie nodded repeatedly, and took out various documents about the house, including certificates and photos. The size and condition of the house were basically clear at a glance.
Wu An looked at it and said, "Old Chen, your house, fifty-five thousand."
"Old Xie, I can only offer you 50,000 for your house."
"You can handle the furniture and such inside yourselves."
Old Chen and Old Xie asked in unison, "Really?"
Seeing their delighted expressions, Wu An smiled and nodded, "Really? If you think it's okay, we'll go to the village committee to complete the formalities first thing tomorrow morning."
It's not that he's in a hurry.
Instead, they learned from their experience of buying fishing boats to avoid any unforeseen problems or complications.
Old Chen and Old Xie said, "Okay, okay, okay, no problem."
“We’ll keep all that furniture.”
"Don't be fooled by how old some of the tables and cabinets look; they're not broken at all."
They were very happy.
Why were they so quick to agree? Because the village only offered them 40,000 yuan per house.
The village wasn't initially keen on accepting the money, but they were willing to lend a hand because they saw that the villagers were genuinely in need.
They naturally wouldn't say these things aloud, lest Wu An regret it later.
They didn't know that Wu An actually did.
Mai Hangyu told him that he met another person buying a house at the village committee and overheard the price quoted by the village committee. That's why he got anxious and hoped that Wu An could quickly snag a bargain.
Wu An's price was actually on the low side, but compared to the village's prices, it was definitely a "good deal".
If it's a house on the main street in town, you can't buy it for 200,000 yuan.
The main reason is that Lao Chen and Lao Xie's houses are not on the street and are located in a relatively remote area, so most people cannot see any potential for appreciation in value.
This house is practically useless except for living in it myself.
No wonder the bigwigs say that even a pig can fly if it stands in the right place at the right time.
Wu An thought it made perfect sense.
He was very confident that the two houses could bring him more than ten or even a hundred times the return in the future.
Wu An looked at Lao Mai and said, "Help me write a written agreement."
"I'll give you a deposit of 10,000 yuan first."
"It should be clearly stated that it is a deposit."
There is a difference between "deposit" and "down payment". Learn from your mistakes and try to avoid trouble as much as possible. This way, everyone will be in a better position.
Old Mai quickly wrote the agreement, and both parties signed it. Wu An didn't have that much cash on hand, but luckily Old Chen had a payment app, so he transferred the money directly via his mobile phone.
After receiving the money, Lao Chen and Lao Xie sighed and said, "If we really bought this house, we would really be reluctant to part with it."
Wu An smiled.
It's only human nature.
He said with a smile, "If you two want to come back in a year, you can come back and stay in your house."
The two looked surprised: "Really?"
Wu An said, "Really."
However, you'll have to pay to check in when the time comes.
Although Wu An only exchanged a few polite words with the two men, he was pleased and exclaimed, "Handsome boy, you're such a genuine person!"
Wu An smiled and saw them to the door.
Back inside, Mai Hangyu jumped up excitedly, waving his fist and shouting, "It's done! It's done!"
"Then we can definitely get the other house too."
"I'll contact them first thing tomorrow morning."
Wu An nodded.
Old Mai interjected, "Actually, you could lower the price you offered. These houses are practically impossible to find buyers outside of the village."
He was trying to subtly remind Wu An that investment requires caution.
Wu An said, "No, thank you."
"The reason I was able to snag a bargain is because Lao Chen and the others thought the price offered by the village was too low."
"Giving such a small amount of money, I've already gotten a great deal."
Seeing that Wu An was determined, Old Mai didn't say much. He took the seafood into the kitchen, and soon several large basins of seafood were served.
Everything went smoothly today, and Wu An was in a good mood so he couldn't help but drink a few more glasses. When he started to feel drunk, he called home and said he wouldn't be going back today.
I need to handle the house paperwork tomorrow morning anyway, so this will save me the hassle.
He and Aqing squeezed together slightly.
The night passed in silence.
The next morning, just as I went out to wash up, Old Mai came back from outside, already having bought breakfast.
While they were eating and drinking, Old Chen and Old Xie arrived together.
Wu An didn't sleep all night, fearing that Lao Chen and Lao Xie might change their minds today. It seemed that the two of them were also worried that he might change his mind.
In fact.
You're overthinking it.
The agreements have all been signed.
Humans are prone to worrying about gains and losses.
After exchanging greetings, I learned that Old Chen and Old Xie had already eaten on the street.
Wu An quickly finished eating, wiped his mouth, stood up and said, "Let's go, let's get the formalities done."
The group headed straight for the village committee.
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