But Wei Haihong had already pulled Zhou Xuan into the sales office building. Achang and Wei Xiaoqing naturally followed. *Slapping his head*, he thought, "Oh well, even if we can't afford it, it's still good to look." (Recommended by friend Blue-skinned Sweet Potato: "New Heroes of Warcraft" - a work by a character with a fierce and menacing appearance.)
Volume One: The Lotus Buds Just Begin to Emerge, Chapter Sixty-Eight: Failing to Recognize a Gem
The lobby was quite crowded, with men and women. But no matter how I looked at them, they all seemed rather ordinary. It always seemed like the pretty women these men were with were either mistresses or concubines. Looking around, I realized my own group seemed the most normal.
There were about a dozen saleswomen in the sales hall, each of them tall, with beautiful features and almond-shaped eyes that seemed to hold spring in them, making them extremely alluring!
Looking at that outfit again, Zhou Xuan didn't think anything of it, but ** was startled!
These saleswomen were all wearing Armani suits! Each one costs at least tens of thousands of yuan. I saw one when I took Liu Yufang shopping last time, and I was shocked. Later, I gritted my teeth and bought Liu Yufang a suit that cost more than 3,000 yuan. I felt bad for it for a long time. I would never buy Armani clothes even if you killed me!
It seems the saying "clothes make the man" is true. Even the sales staff are dressed so high-endly, so the house must be exceptional!
The four people sat down at a small round table in the hall. There were advertising leaflets for Hongcheng Garden on the table. Wei Haihong picked one up, looked at it, and then waved.
Immediately, a saleswoman walked over gracefully and asked with a smile, "Sir, is there anything you need?"
"Let me introduce the houses, see if there's anything suitable!" Wei Haihong threw the advertisement flyer down.
The saleswoman was very pretty, with fair skin. She had a small gold tag pinned to the bulge on her left breast with a few black words on it. Zhou Xuan was close by and could see that it read "Hongcheng Garden Sales Office, Xiao Ying". When he saw the name Xiao Ying, he couldn't help but think of Fu Ying again!
Although Xiao Ying is pretty, she is far inferior to Fu Ying and Wei Xiaoqing. Zhou Xuan snorted in his heart and unconsciously thought, "You don't even deserve to be called 'Ying'!"
It really does seem like a case of loving someone because of their loved one. Of course, Xiao Ying didn't know Zhou Xuan's thoughts, but her gaze lightly swept across Wei Xiaoqing's face.
A beautiful woman will always notice women who are prettier than herself, which will make her uncomfortable and unhappy.
Although Wei Xiaoqing's clothes were ordinary, far inferior to the Armani suit she was wearing, the natural charm and noble temperament she exuded were in no way inferior to her.
After a moment of surprise, Xiao Ying noticed that Wei Haihong was still staring at her, so she quickly said, "Hello sir, our Hongcheng Garden is currently selling Phase II villas. The individual villas and supporting facilities are the most advanced in Beijing. You must have come here because of Hongcheng's reputation, so let me introduce them to you. Currently, only 37 out of 100 Phase II villas remain. Would you like to take a look at the actual buildings?"
Wei Haihong nodded, stood up and said, "Okay, it would be better to see the existing building; that would be more practical."
Xiao Ying immediately said, "Please wait a moment!" She turned around, went to the computer desk inside, grabbed a few business cards, gave one to each of the four people, and said with a smile, "Please take care of us!" Then she bowed slightly, opened her left hand, and said, "Please come in a few more times!"
Once outside, Xiao Ying used a small handheld walkie-talkie to summon a six-seater electric sightseeing bus, invited a few people onto the bus, and then sat down in the front seat herself.
The bus driver drove north. It must be said that the landscaping of Hongcheng Garden Villa District is very beautiful. From a distance, the lush trees almost completely cover the concrete path below. Along the way, each villa is more than 100 meters apart, and there is an artificial river in front of the villas. From the bus, you can see the clear water in the river.
Xiao Ying finally stopped the car when they reached the seventh building.
This villa is the same size and shape as the ones we've seen along the way. It has three floors, a beautifully decorated exterior, and a building area of about 300 to 400 square meters. With the second and third floors, the total area is close to or over 1,000 square meters. There is also a private garden of nearly 400 square meters around the villa.
Xiao Ying got out of the car and waited until Wei Haihong and the other three got out before walking ahead to lead the way.
The villa was empty and unfurnished, but the layout and environment were indeed quite nice.
As Xiao Ying led them on the tour, she explained, "These villas on the north side of Phase II are all 375 square meters in size, three stories high, with a total area of 1,048 square meters. There are seven bedrooms on the second and third floors, a living room, a dining room and a kitchen on the first floor, two maid's rooms, and a large garage that can accommodate four cars!"
Such a house was something he wouldn't even dare to dream of. Zhou Xuan didn't care, though, because the people he'd been with lately were all very wealthy and powerful, and the houses they'd seen were all similar to these.
Xiao Ying saw that Wei Haihong's expression was indifferent. Judging from his appearance, he should be the leader of these people. He was either a parent or a boss, but he didn't seem to be very satisfied with any of them.
These villas are for the ultra-wealthy; ordinary people can't afford them. Just think about it: even if you bought one, the monthly utility bills and management fees would be close to ten thousand. Even if it were given away for free, the average person couldn't afford to maintain it.
"Sir, this house boasts top-tier amenities in Xicheng District. The area also features a high-end clubhouse, swimming pool, and fitness center. Everything you could want is included. The price of this villa is 40,888 yuan per square meter, for a total price of 42,850,000 yuan!"
Xiao Ying quoted the house price and secretly glanced at the expressions of the people. After all, not many people could afford houses like theirs. These people were all unfamiliar faces. Although she herself was not a tycoon, those who came to see houses in this industry were all truly wealthy people. Over time, she had come to know many of Beijing's richest people.
Wei Haihong and Zhou Xuan didn't seem to feel anything. Wei Haihong understood, of course, but Zhou Xuan simply had no concept of money. He had too much money on hand recently and hadn't spent it. For him, money was just a number, and he seemed to be quite good at making money. Having experienced so much, he had become indifferent, and nothing could stir up any ripples in his heart.
Only ** was utterly speechless with shock. He considered his four million a considerable fortune, but now he realized his money could only buy a quarter of a floor here. It seemed this place was truly not for people like them. To be honest, Zhou Xuan did want to buy the house. The second and third floors were enough for him, his parents, and his siblings. With a few million spent on renovations and furniture, the house would be quite nice. Having lived in the big city for so long, he was starting to feel nostalgic. After all, who in this world doesn't enjoy life?
Besides, he could indeed buy it and afford it. Otherwise, what would be the point of making so much money? You can't take it with you when you die. Zhou Xuan didn't want to be like his ancestor Zhou Bapi. Moreover, after buying the house, he still had 360 to 370 million yuan left. Why not enjoy such a lot of money?
Zhou Xuan thought for a moment, and was about to ask Wei Haihong for his opinion when he saw Wei Haihong frown. He said, "The north side... the Gongbu Rice Noodles and the environment are not as good as the south side. People who buy houses prefer a north-facing orientation. What about the small house?"
Xiao Ying was taken aback, not expecting that they wouldn't even like such a house. After a moment of hesitation, she replied, "There are only twelve units on the south side, which are not included in our sales plan."
Xiao Ying said this because the general manager of Hongcheng Garden had once said that the twelve villas on the south side were left by the group's old chairman to sell to his friend. The twelve villas were all designed by top designers and decorated in the best international style. They were the same size but not the same price, and they were not for public sale.
"Is that so?" Wei Haihong said calmly. "Then let's go back to the sales office first, and I'll talk to your manager."
Xiao Ying looked somewhat troubled and said, "Our manager is very busy. You might want to reconsider this house. It's already the best among similar properties. Besides, the villas to the south, even if they were for sale, would cost much more. You might want to consider your budget."
Wei Haihong waved his hand to interrupt her, then turned to Zhou Xuan and said, "Let's go back to the sales office first." Xiao Ying's words annoyed him somewhat, and carried a hint of disdain, which, though not obvious, was still unpleasant.
Zhou Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. To be honest, he had been hesitating between buying a house in Beijing or returning to his hometown in the countryside. The countryside was simpler, but he couldn't bear to part with a friend like Wei Haihong. If Wei Haihong was in Beijing, he wouldn't have to rely on him for a living; he could earn money to support his family, but at least he wouldn't have to worry about being bullied. In this world, money doesn't guarantee power. Many things are beyond one's control, and only the strong survive. If you don't have the strength, it's not surprising that you'll be bullied.
He remained caught in a struggle between buying and not buying. As long as Wei Haihong looked down on him, he didn't need to think about it for now.
Xiao Ying was furious. One of these men seemed quite shrewd, the other two didn't look wealthy, and they were accompanied by a girl much prettier than herself. It wasn't convenient for her to use her feminine charm. In fact, unspoken rules for real estate saleswomen have always existed in the industry. The commission for selling houses in the real estate industry is very high. A saleswoman can usually earn tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan in commission for selling a house. For a luxury house like this, the commission would be at least millions. How could she not be tempted?
Despite all that talk, Wei Haihong didn't seem interested at all and insisted on going back to the sales office. Oh well, I'll find another opportunity to talk to him when I get back. If I can get him to pay a deposit of several hundred thousand yuan first, even if he doesn't buy it later, I'll still get a commission.
Real estate companies have regulations that if you are satisfied with a property after viewing it and have paid a deposit or payment, but then decide you don't want the property anymore, the deposit is non-refundable. Payments will be refunded proportionally. The saleswoman also receives a commission on this deposit.
After returning to his seat in the sales office lobby, Wei Haihong said to Xiao Ying, "Miss, please call your manager over."
Xiao Ying was getting impatient. The villas in the south were not for sale to the public, and even if the manager agreed, she wouldn't get a commission. She didn't want to be that kind of person!
"I'm sorry, sir, we don't sell those villas to the public, at least not for now!"
"Oh!" Wei Haihong was too lazy to pay attention to her anymore. He took out his phone, found a number, dialed it, and put the phone to his ear.
Xiao Ying looked at him with a somewhat indifferent expression. This person seemed very arrogant, but she had spent a lot of time in the circle of the wealthy and knew many rich people. She had no impression of him. She guessed he was just a nouveau riche.
However, Xiao Ying still didn't dare to go too far. After all, those who could come here to look at houses were all big shots who could afford to spend tens of millions. Every snake has its own path, and every tortoise has its own way. The relationships were quite complicated, and no one could explain it clearly.