Chapter 405: House Viewing Incident
The next day, we drove two cars to Huaxi Lake, and I specially invited my brother-in-law to be our advisor. Although his surname is Gao, he has long been considered a family member.
Arriving at 9am, we went straight to the point and looked at the single-family villas. The single-family villas here are located in the best locations and built around the lake.
In other words, when you live in the villa, there is an open lawn in front, then the avenue around the lake, and then the lake. Of course, this lake is just an exaggeration. It is actually not big or deep. There is a winding corridor leading to the other side.
Every so often, there's a pavilion along the corridor, offering a place to rest, enjoy the cool air, and chat. I heard the largest of these pavilions, known as the "Wind and Rain Pavilion," has been taken over by an elderly literary and artistic resident.
They spontaneously formed a band and played music in the pavilion in the middle of the lake. This made my father very excited.
The sales lady was as warm as a spring breeze. After we looked at the models at the sales office, she took us to see the apartments. Of course, they all viewed them from their preferred perspectives, while I viewed them from the perspective of a feng shui master. We looked at several apartments in a row, and finally, I made the final decision, choosing the first one on the east side.
My parents and Xiaolin were very satisfied. My brother-in-law said enviously, "I will never be able to live in a house like this in my lifetime."
I said, "Let's work together." What I meant was that if I had a lot of money in the future, I would support him.
He was very moved by what he heard and said, "I will rely on your support to expand my business in the future."
Now that we had decided on the property, we immediately went through the full payment procedures. However, we encountered a problem. The sales office insisted that we take out a partial bank loan, which made my mother angry. She said that there was no such boss who would not allow us to pay the full amount in one lump sum.
Xiaolin tried to persuade my mother. She only grew more irritable. It's true that money emboldens people. I had no choice but to ask my brother-in-law to talk her down. Then I called Director Shen.
After a while, Director Shen called back and said, "Wait in the lobby, someone will come to see you."
Sure enough, not long after, someone came into the lobby and called out, "Mr. Wan." I followed him into an office. A portly man stood up, extended his hand, and said, "My last name is Fei. Please take a seat."
I assumed he was someone in charge, so I said, "Hello, Mr. Fei."
The staff brought a cup of tea. Mr. Fei said, "Of course we prefer to pay in full. But if you take out a loan from a bank, the bank earns interest, as you know."
I nodded.
He continued, "Our boss just called and said that since you're a relative of Director Shen, we're making special arrangements for your situation. But there are two things you must do. First, don't tell anyone, because we have to go through a roundabout way to handle it. Second, the old woman shouldn't make a scene in the lobby. It's best if you leave now and come back a day later to handle the paperwork."
After saying that, he handed me a business card. I took a look and saw: Sales Director: Fei Chengyi.
I said, "My name is Wan Shanhong, let's add each other on WeChat."
After going downstairs, I said to my mother, "Let's go. I'll come to handle the paperwork another day."
She asked, "Full payment."
In front of so many people in the hall, I couldn't deny it, so I said, "Go back first."
She said: "Where can you find a place like this? Even if you have money, you can't buy a house. Find another place to buy one."
My dad then got angry and said, "This is a public place."
She calmed down a bit.
When we got home, my mother continued to rant and rave. I didn't respond, Xiaolin didn't dare to, and my father deliberately kept silent. Only when no one wanted to talk to her did she gradually calm down.
After lunch and a nap, I woke up and found my dad sitting alone in the living room, sulking. I sat across from him and started smoking, too.
After sitting for a while, my father said, "With such qualities, it will be troublesome to live there. You know I also like literature and art. If I go to Fengyu Pavilion to play the erhu and sing, won't she come over and smash my erhu?"
I said, "It's possible. Here, you're in the park, quite far away, so she can't see you. Later, when she's sitting at home, she could see you chatting and laughing with a group of old men and women. Oh, such a scene will happen."
My father said, "Wait a minute, talk to her. You are good at talking and can do ideological work."
I nodded.
The two sat opposite each other and smoked their second cigarette. Tian Dehan called and said, "Master, you bought a house in Huaxi Lake."
I became alert and asked, "How do you know?"
"You're famous."
"Tell me quickly, how did you know that?"
"Mr. Fei is my best friend, and we're kind of related. He asked me out for dinner that evening, and I told him I was planning to meet a friend who had just returned from the Philippines. He asked who it was, and I told him your name."
I figured Mr. Fei only said I bought a house and didn't mention the full payment, so I said, "Yes. Pay the down payment first, and then pay it back over time with the money you earn."
He smiled and said, "Filial son, I know you are trying to fulfill the wishes of the elderly and let them enjoy a good life." After saying this, he asked me to have dinner together in the evening.
I couldn't refuse this, so I agreed.
My mother came out of the room.
I said, "Please sit down."
She made herself a cup of tea, and added more tea for my father and me before sitting down.
I said, "Mom, there are some things I want to talk to you about behind closed doors. You have a straightforward and enthusiastic personality, and you must speak out if you have anything to say. These are all advantages, but you should choose the right time."
She glanced at me.
I continued, "Being enthusiastic and enjoying visiting people is a good habit in the countryside. It's also a good habit in Wuxiang. I wouldn't object if you lived near the company. But living in Huaxi Lake, that good habit becomes a disadvantage."
“How does that become a shortcoming?”
"Because China is changing, the younger generation likes freedom and independence and doesn't like to exchange with others. Influenced by this trend, most people in high-end residential areas are like this."
"Um."
I said, "Secondly, don't get angry when things happen, especially in public. Yelling and yelling at every turn isn't a sign of competence, and people look down on that kind of behavior these days. So, you're going to do it today." Afterward, I made a phone call, and the other party agreed to do it for me in a roundabout way.
What's the point of getting angry? The real estate owner owes the bank, and the bank wants to exploit the property owner's interest. This is an agreement they reached in advance. What's the point of objecting?
In our rural areas, slamming the table in anger is a sign of strength, but in upscale neighborhoods, it's a sign of weakness. In those places, many deals are done behind the scenes. Never again.
Also, after moving there, Dad's interest in literature and art, and wanting to interact with the old man and the old woman, is perfectly normal. Don't be jealous, seriously. You absolutely can't interfere with his freedom. He's been with you his whole life, so what are you afraid of? If you want something, just tell him when you're young..."
I paused, afraid that I might be too blunt and make her uncomfortable.
She said, "I'm going back to live in the countryside."
I came up with a quick idea, slapped my thigh, and said to her, "That's a good idea."
My father understood what I meant: "I've wanted to go back to the countryside to live for a long time."
I said, "Tens of millions, tear down the old house, spend five million to build a top-notch mansion. Hire two people, a chef and a nanny to clean."
My father was really interested at this point: "Let's build a mahjong room and a library. Those who like to play mahjong can come and play mahjong, and those who like to read and play chess can come."
My mother gave my father a sidelong look and said, "I don't welcome you to come into the house with your feet in mud and water. You also like to spit and throw cigarette butts everywhere. If you like it, go back and live here."
I said, "You were the first one to ask to go back to your hometown."
She glanced at me again and said, "I was just angry."
I laughed heartily and said, "I understand. If you don't want to return to your hometown and want to live in a villa, then you'll have to adapt slowly. If you want to be a respected elder, don't lose your temper or yell in public. You can do that at home."
She didn't answer me, but asked, "Who gave you a heads-up that a big boss like you would immediately agree to pay you in full?"
"Don't ask about that. If you show it off unexpectedly, it'll be troublesome. When you're old, just pretend to be deaf and dumb, let your children bear all the ups and downs, and enjoy life. Learn some simple English and get a pair of glasses.
I get up early every day, practice Tai Chi by the lake, and raise my hand when I meet someone: "Hello, I'm older than you."
My father is always serious, but he couldn't help laughing at this moment.
My mother asked, "What does it mean that my brother is my mother's age?
My dad said, "Good morning."
I said, "You can learn slowly in the future. I will definitely train you to be like a retired university professor."
My mother gave me a sidelong look.
Then I checked my phone. Secretary Tian had sent me my location. I stood up and said, "I still have to go to Dongli Town. I need to leave early."
My mother said, "Brother, what are you talking about? You should teach me again."
I shouted loudly: "Brother is my mother's age."
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