71: Chapter 71 Tenant Lin Yuxi

In the reception area of the Sales Office, Zhou Zhihai signed the last word, put down the pen, and could not suppress the smile on his face.

He bought the house for 5.2 million and sold it for 6.2 million.

In just a few months, he made a net profit of one million.

This was simply his most successful investment in recent years.

Zhou Zhihai stood up and proactively reached out his hand to Zhang Qi.

"Brother Zhang, this is Zhou Zhihai. Let's add each other on WeChat."

His tone was warm, and his eyes carried a clear intention to befriend him.

"I can see you're a straightforward person. We should communicate more in the future."

Zhang Qi shook his hand and nodded.

"Sure."

The two took out their phones and scanned each other's codes.

After adding him on WeChat, Zhou Zhihai remembered something and said, "Oh right, that... my tenant, she seems to want to keep renting, so she might come down to talk to you in a bit."

"I'll talk to her," Zhang Qi said casually.

His thinking was very simple.

Since he bought the house and the lease was still active, he would just pay a penalty and ask her to leave.

Although he didn't need the house for the time being, he believed he would use it sooner or later.

Seeing that Zhang Qi had agreed, Zhou Zhihai leaned in closer and lowered his voice, "Brother Zhang, a few friends and I are planning a yacht party recently. You should come and join us when you have time."

Zhang Qi raised an eyebrow.

A yacht party?

He wouldn't have even dared to think about such social activities in this circle before.

But now...

"Sure, let me know when it happens, and I'll definitely go if I'm free."

"Great! It's a deal!" Zhou Zhihai laughed and patted Zhang Qi on the shoulder, "I won't disturb you further. Let's keep in touch on WeChat."

With that said, Zhou Zhihai picked up his briefcase and left the Sales Office with a brisk pace.

With one million in his pocket and a new, young, and capable friend, today was truly a double celebration.

Zhang Qi watched him leave and turned to look at Salesman Xu Sen, who was jogging back.

"Brother Zhang, the contract for 1203 is ready. Please take a look."

Zhang Qi took the contract, flipped through two pages, and confirmed the price and unit information.

5.2 million.

The view from the middle unit was indeed not as good as the two corner units, and the price was 100,000 cheaper as well.

However, it didn't matter. What he wanted wasn't the view, but complete control over the entire floor.

Zhang Qi picked up the pen and signed his name decisively.

Then he took out his phone, opened the banking app, and transferred the money.

5.2 million, payment successful.

At the very moment the payment was successful, that familiar mechanical prompt sounded in his mind right on time.

[Ding—Detected that the host has spent 5.2 million yuan, triggering double cashback. Cashback amount: 10.4 million yuan.]

Immediately after, his phone vibrated, and a bank deposit notification popped up.

Zhang Qi didn't rush to check his balance, but instead opened the system panel first.

The number in the cumulative consumption column had already jumped to a new height.

The two transactions this afternoon added up to 11.4 million—6.2 million plus 5.2 million.

The system rewards refreshed accordingly.

[Cumulative consumption target met, obtained Physique + 11]

[Cumulative consumption target met, obtained Skill Points + 1]

Zhang Qi looked at the data changes on the panel, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

He opened his personal panel.

[Host: Zhang Qi]

[Physique: 100 (Human limit exceeded)]

[Unallocated Physique points: 14]

[Unallocated Skill Pointss: 4]

[Lifespan: 74]

Fourteen Physique points.

According to the system's rules, after exceeding the human limit, it takes ten attribute points to increase Physique by one point.

In other words, he could add one more point now.

Zhang Qi didn't hesitate and used it immediately.

[Physique + 1, current Physique: 101]

[Remaining Physique points: 4]

A warm current of energy surged from his dantian and instantly flowed through his entire body.

The feeling was very subtle.

It wasn't as obvious as when he was adding points from the 70s, but Zhang Qi could clearly feel that his body had become stronger by another notch.

Strength, speed, reaction, and recovery—all dimensions were improving simultaneously.

Every point of improvement after exceeding the human limit was a qualitative leap.

He didn't need the Skill Points for now, so he would save it.

He would wait until he encountered a skill he truly needed.

Zhang Qi closed the system panel and opened the banking app to check his balance.

The numbers on the screen lay there quietly.

37,848,538.50 yuan.

Over 37 million.

He transferred 6 million to Manager Chen Danni in the morning, and spent 11.4 million buying two apartments in the afternoon.

But because of the double cashback, his balance didn't decrease but actually increased, having a bit more than yesterday.

Zhang Qi nodded with satisfaction and locked his phone screen.

At this moment, Salesman Xu Sen had finished handling all the procedures, and he put the property deeds and relevant documents into an exquisite file bag and handed it over.

"Brother Zhang, everything is done."

"Hm." Zhang Qi took the file bag and stood up.

He first went downstairs to lock the items in the front trunk of his Porsche, then took the elevator directly to the twelfth floor.

The tenant in 1202 still hadn't come down.

Zhou Zhihai said she might come to the Sales Office to talk to the new landlord, but Zhang Qi hadn't seen anyone after waiting for so long.

So he would have to go to her directly.

The elevator doors opened on the twelfth floor.

Zhang Qi walked out and stood in the hallway.

On his left was 1201, Su Ran's house.

On his right was 1204, Sun Yiyao's house.

Directly opposite was 1203, the new property he had just bought, which he planned for Manager Chen Danni to live in.

And where he was going now was 1202, sandwiched in the middle.

Zhang Qi walked to the door of 1202 and raised his hand to press the doorbell.

Ding-dong.

The crisp sound of the doorbell rang inside the room.

Zhang Qi waited for a few seconds, but there was no movement.

He pressed it again.

Ding-dong.

This time, there was finally a rustling sound from inside the room.

Then came the sound of slippers stepping on the floor, getting closer from afar.

Click.

The security door was pulled open a crack.

A face poked out from the crack in the door.

Zhang Qi was stunned for a moment.

The woman standing behind the door was wearing a dark red... ancient costume?

No, it was the kind of costume used for filming videos.

Dark red brocade fabric, embroidered with golden patterns, with a wide sash tied around her waist.

Her makeup was bold and exquisite, her eyebrows arched, her lips painted a vibrant red, and her long hair was coiled into a complex bun, secured with a golden hairpin.

She exuded an aura of extreme cold beauty.

But on her feet, she was shuffling in a pair of fuzzy spongebob slippers.

This contrast was truly a bit large.

Lin Yuxi looked at the man standing outside the door through the crack, and she was also stunned.

He was tall, with broad shoulders, and was wearing casual clothes that didn't show a brand but had excellent texture.

His features were handsome, and his temperament was calm.

As for the watch on his wrist, although she didn't know much about luxury watches, the low-key, luxurious texture made it clear that it wasn't cheap.

Who was this person?

She didn't recognize him.

"Hello," Zhang Qi spoke first, his tone peaceful.

"I am the new landlord of this apartment."

Lin Yuxi's pupils contracted sharply.

The new landlord?

The person Zhou Zhihai mentioned who bought her apartment?

She subconsciously pulled the door open a little more and sized Zhang Qi up.

Young.

Much younger than she had imagined.

She had originally thought that someone who could buy a five-million-plus apartment in full must be a middle-aged uncle in his forties or fifties.

Yet standing at the door was a young man who looked to be in his early twenties.

And he was quite handsome, too.

Lin Yuxi's mind raced.

Her current situation was very passive.

The house had changed owners, and her lease was signed with Zhou Zhihai; the new landlord had every right not to renew it.

If the other party wanted to reclaim the house, she would have to move out.

But she really didn't want to move.

Living here was too comfortable—the environment was good, the security was good, and the neighbors were all young girls; it gave her a full sense of security.

If she moved, she would have to find a new house, adapt to a new environment, and face various social situations all over again.

Just thinking about it made her scalp numb.

"Hello," Lin Yuxi cleared her throat, trying hard to make her voice sound normal.

"I am the tenant here, Lin Yuxi."

She paused, bit her lip, and still said what was on her mind.

"Um... I still want to continue renting, is that okay?"

Zhang Qi looked at the woman in front of him, wearing an ancient costume, spongebob slippers on her feet, and a stunning face, yet her eyes were filled with nervousness.

He had originally intended to pay the penalty and kick her out.

But now, he changed his mind.