Chapter 138 The trouble with reorganizing the family (33)
Xu Yin booked a hotel online in advance, and a week before the start of school in Huanong, she took Grandma Xu on a trip to the capital.
She originally planned to buy a house near the school. In the past three years, the advertising income of her Shudong live broadcast has been considerable. During this period, she also made a lot of money by following Secretary Zheng’s wife’s financial management. There is no pressure on the down payment for a small apartment.
But I looked at several real estate projects online, but I was not very satisfied with them.
She wants to buy a multi-storey community house that is convenient for living, preferably with a yard. After all, she spends most of her time at school, and it is really comfortable for Grandma Xu to live comfortably.
However, the elevator rooms listed on the Internet are either high-rise or small high-rise buildings. The buildings are very new, and the access card is swiped. The safety factor is high, but they may not be suitable for the elderly.
So I decided to go and see it later.
If it doesn’t work out, just rent one first and then buy one later when you find a suitable one.
After Song Mingjin heard about it from Secretary Zheng, he immediately asked his friends in Kyoto to help him look for a multi-story residential house near Huanong. The first floor with a courtyard was given priority. If he couldn't find it, he could make do with the second floor. No matter how high it is, it won’t work because there are elderly people among the tenants.
His friend immediately helped him find a set, but the decoration was based on the aesthetics of more than ten years ago, which was a bit old-fashioned.
“The decoration is fine, if you don’t like it you can change it.”
In other words, he wants this house.
His friend jokingly asked: "Ajin, the person who can make you pay so much attention to me is your future mother-in-law, right?"
Song Mingjin said with a smile: "No." But it was almost the same.
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At the end of August, the grandfather and grandson said goodbye to their neighbors and people and set off for the capital. After getting off the plane, they were heading to the hotel when they received a call from Secretary Zheng.
"Xiao Xu, weren't you looking for a house near Huanong before? You want a house with a yard on the first floor, right? What a coincidence! I have a friend who has a house there, which happens to be on the first floor, just away from the east gate of your Agricultural University. It's only a five-minute walk.
Are you interested in taking a look? Anyway, he will leave it alone. If he is satisfied, I will negotiate the price with him. For my sake, I will definitely give it to you at the best price. "
Xu Yin asked him which community he was from.
“Shengyijiayuan.”
Xu Yin exclaimed: "I asked the agent before, but the agent said that there are no houses for sale or rent in Shenyi Garden."
The agent said that the residents of that community are all waiting for demolition. They are surrounded by institutions of higher learning and high-rise elevators. The aging multi-story residential buildings will be demolished sooner or later. Who is so stupid to sell now? There are a few units for rent, but none of them have expired.
Secretary Zheng immediately asked for help:
"My friend is not short of money. You want to find an old house in that area, so I asked him to inquire about it. Unexpectedly, he happened to have one in his hand, which has been idle for many years. At first, he said he would not sell it or rent it. We've been friends for many years, so I convinced you. You go and have a look first, and if you're interested, I'll talk to him. If you don't want to sell it, we can rent it."
Hang up the phone, Secretary Zheng wiped away the sweat from his heart, glanced at the boss quietly, and said to himself, boss, boss, in order to complete the things you assigned me, I won’t even lie or write a draft.
Song Mingjin glanced at him: "The bonus will be doubled this month."
“Okay! I will definitely take care of this for you.”
The boss wants to pursue the wife of a top student, so his subordinates will naturally help him with all his resources.
Hence the need to go to any lengths if necessary.
When the boss succeeds in pursuing his wife, will my assist red envelope bonus be less?
Xu Yin originally wanted to send Grandma Xu to the hotel first, and then go to Shengyi Jiayuan to look at the house, but she didn’t want Grandma Xu to walk as fast as flying out of the airport:
It was her first time to fly and she was so nervous that she tensed up throughout the whole journey. Xu Yin tried to comfort her but it was of no use. It wasn't until the plane landed safely that I felt alive again. It seemed like I would have to take the high-speed rail next time.
Seeing that the old lady was in good spirits, Xu Yin did not refuse. She waited in line for a taxi and went straight to Shengyi Jiayuan. Secretary Zheng said the key should be left at the property office and you can just pick it up when you get there.
Perhaps because he had said hello in advance, Xu Yin got the key smoothly, and the property management staff accompanied them to find the building.
In old communities, the green coverage rate is far less than that of newly built communities in recent years, but it was popular at that time to build a garden in the center of the community, with cobblestone walking paths, fitness equipment, and an open platform for old men and women to practice Tai Chi.
Xu Yin was already moved when she saw this small park.
Looking inside the house, the furniture and appliances are complete. In addition to a light orange leather sofa, there is also an imported massage chair in the living room. Next to it is a multifunctional cordless vacuum cleaner from a well-known brand. The models are all new this year.
She raised her eyebrows and sent a message to Secretary Zheng, asking him if this was really a house that had been idle for many years.
The floor seems to have been recently waxed and the ceiling cabinets are clean.
The wash basins, sinks and shower heads in the bathroom and kitchen are all new, and the movable furniture and household appliances are even the latest styles.
Secretary Zheng was thoughtful after receiving the news. No wonder the boss flew to the capital a few days ago without any notice, without even informing the secretary's office, so he dared to act like Mr. Snail?
But the boss kept the secret of his crush, lest she wouldn't accept it, and he couldn't screw it up.
So, Secretary Zheng replied:
"What's wrong? Not satisfied? I even told him to clean it up...I'll go find him!"
Xu Yin: “…No, it’s pretty good.”
"As long as it's good, that's fine. He has nothing but a lot of money. Don't worry about it. Just decide if you think it will work. The house is close to your school and it's convenient to live in."
Xu Yin thought about this and looked around again, feeling that this house seemed to be tailor-made for her.
The kitchen is not only equipped with laser lights, but also wall lamps. When recording a food vlog, turning on all the lights is equivalent to having a background light, which saves a lot of trouble.
I made an immediate decision: rent!
Just buy it. The landlord had no intention of selling it. He proposed to buy it himself. Even if he agreed, it was mostly because of his friendship with Secretary Zheng.
As soon as Secretary Zheng heard this, she signed a four-year long-term lease agreement for her.
She thought the rent would be a bit more expensive. After all, the furniture and electrical appliances were all new. Unexpectedly, it was similar to what she had heard before, or even a lot lower. It was said that long-term rentals would be discounted.
This made her feel like she was getting a bargain.
After settling down, she sent Secretary Zheng a box of specialties from the capital to thank him for his help.
Secretary Zheng didn't dare to accept it, so he held it up and presented it to the boss.
Song Mingjin raised her eyebrows and smiled, and carried this box of specialties home after get off work, without caring about the strange looks from the young guys in the secretary's office.
Secretary Zheng wondered if the boss had stored it in the specially customized imported locker?
Do you want to remind the boss that the specialties of this capital are all snacks, and the biggest one is vacuum-packed roast duck, which has a short shelf life.
But after thinking about it, he still chose to keep his mouth shut.
How can people collect ordinary specialties?
What a person collects is the heart of the person he likes. Even if it is hidden until it becomes moldy, it is still a treasure.
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers in the world (*^▽^*) We all must be healthy and beautiful!
(End of this chapter)