The next day, Chen Xiao skipped work again, driving all over the city to check out high-end properties.
He finally found a layout he liked at the Bihu Twin Seals development.
Bihu Twin Seals was located in the heart of Jiangzhou City Center, with convenient transportation and comprehensive amenities. It was one of the most luxurious properties in Jiangzhou City.
Chen Xiao chose this place because it had a fully furnished, move-in ready home that met his standards.
It was a 158-square-meter single-story apartment, a lake-view unit with only two apartments per elevator lobby. Standing on the balcony or in the master bedroom and looking down, the 120,000-square-meter man-made lake, coupled with the lush, shady trees, created an indescribable feeling of bliss.
The apartment was decorated entirely with top-tier brands, and all the furniture was included. Of course, it lacked daily necessities, but those could be easily picked up on a single trip to the mall.
The saleswoman had shown him several properties before he finally settled on this one. When Chen Xiao confirmed his choice, he didn't notice the astonished look in her eyes.
She had just been showing him around as a matter of routine. She never imagined this young man could actually afford such a high-end luxury apartment.
Filled with excitement, she led Chen Xiao to handle the paperwork, her voice even taking on a coquettish tone. But Chen Xiao wouldn't give her a second glance. 'Having a goddess at home is its own kind of tragedy for a man; all the other women out there just don't compare. What's a guy to do!'
When her colleagues saw her return with Chen Xiao, a triumphant flush on her face, they all asked, "Xiao Li, how did it go?"
"He confirmed! We're signing the contract!"
"He's so young and he's signing? Does he even know how much this place costs?"
The agent, Xiao Li, froze. 'This client never asked about the price. This is a luxury property; he isn't treating it like a starter home, is he?'
She hurriedly told her colleague, "Oh no, I forgot to mention it. I'll go tell him right now!"
She rushed over to where Chen Xiao was waiting for the purchase contract in the lounge. "President Chen, I just forgot to mention, the total price for that apartment is 9.5 million!"
"Oh, is there a problem?"
'What? Shouldn't you be asking why it's so expensive, or maybe try to haggle? What do you mean, "is there a problem?" Are you buying a house like you're buying groceries, without even caring about the price?'
"President Chen, you're not going to haggle? Is this price acceptable?"
"Oh? I can haggle? Then make it a little cheaper..."
Chen Xiao's indifferent tone completely defeated her. 'What kind of person is this!' She even began to suspect he wasn't really buying a house at all, but was just messing with her for fun.
With a sense of unease, she went to get the purchase contract, sharing her thoughts with her colleagues along the way.
"Xiao Li, I'm sure that guy is just trying to hit on you, just messing with you. Have you ever seen anyone buy a house like that?"
"Yeah, you're new, so you don't know. We get all sorts of weirdos. Some people will talk to us about houses for a whole day, only for us to find out they were just after us and had no intention of buying."
"Then what should I do?" Xiao Li was at a loss.
"What else can you do? Go prepare the contract. It's part of the process. You can't just skip a step because you're suspicious. Just don't get your hopes up!"
'Sigh. I thought I'd run into a super-young tycoon, but now it seems more likely he's just some lovesick idiot blinded by a pretty face.'
Her mind in turmoil, she brought the standard contract over to Chen Xiao. "President Chen, here is the purchase contract!"
Chen Xiao glanced through it. It was a standard contract, so there was nothing he could change. He just casually asked, "The signatory on the contract isn't me. Is it okay if I sign on their behalf?"
'It's over. He really is messing with me.' Xiao Li's expression soured, but she maintained a calm tone. "President Chen, if the person isn't here to sign, the bank won't process a loan application!"
"I know, but I'm not getting a loan. I'm paying in full!"
'Huh? Over 9 million, and you're paying in full? Who do you think you are, "Principal Wang"? If you're going to put on a show, at least get "Principal Wang's" hairstyle first.'
Seeing she didn't respond, Chen Xiao frowned. "What? Is that not allowed? If not, then I guess I won't buy it today!"
Xiao Li pursed her lips. "Paying in full is fine. Can you make the payment right now?"
"It wouldn't be 'paying in full' if I didn't pay, would it? I'll pay immediately after signing the contract!" 'This saleswoman seems a bit slow,' Chen Xiao thought.
"Ah? Then I'll go get the POS machine."
Due to the high transaction fees, only debit cards were accepted. Besides, very few people had a credit card with such a high limit.
Chen Xiao signed Zhao Xiangjun's name on the contract and simultaneously paid 9.3 million on the card machine. Seeing that he was actually paying, Xiao Li went to her manager to request a discount, successfully knocking 200,000 off the price.
Xiao Li didn't breathe a sigh of relief until the payment was complete. She had been worried the whole time that he was playing a joke on her. Her emotions had been on a real roller coaster.
"Xiao Li, did that client really buy it?"
"Yeah, he really bought it!"
"Oh my god, 9.3 million, and he really bought it? How much was the down payment?"
"He paid for it all at once. In full!"
So extravagant. The other saleswomen were all dumbfounded.
"Here, let me see what this person's name is. Who is he?" one of the saleswomen asked, wanting to see the signature on the contract.
"Huh? Zhao Xiangjun?"
Xiao Li said, "He bought it for someone else. The property owner wasn't here, so he just gave me an ID card!"
"Hiss—!"
"Ah..."
"I... just..."
"Let me tell you, I've been in this real estate game for over a decade, and this is the first time I've ever seen someone buy a house like this! Which rich family's kid is he? So lavish! I'm going to go introduce myself!"
"Ah, forget it. Don't go embarrassing yourself," Xiao Li sighed.
"What do you mean, 'embarrassing myself'? I'm just making a friend. Plenty of clients here want to be friends with me!"
"Here, take a look at this Zhao Xiangjun's ID photo," Xiao Li said mournfully. She had also wanted to get to know the young tycoon, but after seeing Zhao Xiangjun's ID photo, she had given up on the spot.
ID photos are usually unflattering, especially the ones on national ID cards.
Her colleague took the ID card and glanced at it. The eager, ready-to-pounce energy she had just a moment ago was instantly extinguished.
"God is so unfair. How can this person have no flaws? She was truly blessed by the heavens."
Chen Xiao took the purchase contract with him, entrusting the sales department to handle the property title certificate. They would expedite the process so he could get it quickly.
The apartment also came with two free parking spaces, which were conveniently located right across from the elevator lobby.
The money for the house was automatically deducted by the system from Zhao Xiangjun's special fund. After the deduction, he checked the balance: 1,632,000 remaining. 'Mm, perfect. She's finally not as rich as I am!'
No wonder Zhao Xiangjun called him a pervert. This mindset of his was indeed pretty perverse.
'Huh, why haven't I gotten a notification from the system yet? Does buying her a house not count as her accepting it? Looks like I'll have to wait until tonight. The house is already bought. She has to accept it whether she wants to or not. It's not like I can return it.'
'Sigh, having to force a house on someone as a gift... this is pretty frustrating.'
Filled with a sense of urgency, he returned to his residence, only to find a message from Zhao Xiangjun. She was going to her brother's house for dinner tonight. Her father was back!