64: Buying a house

“You're talking about that, huh! Their company originally planned to turn all the houses in this area into guesthouses.”

“But it ended before it even started! The company ran into trouble elsewhere and had a cash flow problem.”

Zhang Jun pulled out a cigarette and offered one to Yang Qi. As they both puffed away, he continued.

“The material fees owed to my family's company were settled with some of the houses here. I knew you'd need one, so I saved a well-located unit for you.”

“Don't worry about the price. They were valued at 800,000 per house for the settlement. I'll give it to you at the same price.”

“I haven't even officially recorded this house yet. If you want it, I can just use cash to balance the books later.”

Yang Qi was overjoyed to hear this and quickly said:

“Yes, yes, yes! I want it! This is great!”

“Thank you, Godfather!”

“Godfather, you've worked hard!”

As he spoke, he even pretended to massage Zhang Jun’s shoulders.

“Hmm! Good! You've got some skill! Looks like you've been to your fair share of massages, kid!”

“Given your filial piety, my good son, you can pay 500,000 for the house first, and I'll cover the remaining 300,000 for you.”

Zhang Jun also started to joke.

“No need! I've made money fishing recently, enough to pay for it,” Yang Qi quickly said.

Zhang Jun waved his hand, stopping Yang Qi from speaking further.

“I heard from Chen Tianming that your fish catches have been excellent lately. 800,000 might be about right!”

“But don't you still want to buy a boat? How can you buy one without money in your pocket? It's fine with me; just pay me back when you're more financially comfortable.”

“I'm not short on money! I'm a second-generation rich, am I proud?”

Yang Qi looked at Zhang Jun and sincerely said, “Thank you, Brother Jun. I'll remember this!”

“It's nothing, keep up the good work! Brother, I have high hopes for you!”

Zhang Jun put his arm around Yang Qi's shoulder and said,

“If you're short on money for a boat, just let me know.”

At this moment, Yang Qi was truly very touched.

He genuinely hadn't expected Zhang Jun to help him like this.

“Do you have your ID card with you?”

“I just went to the express delivery point this morning to send a box of fish home, so I still have it on me.”

“Then let's go! I'll take you to handle the procedures.”

On the way, Yang Qi asked Zhang Jun, “Brother Jun, aren't houses like this usually sold for over one or two million?”

“That's right, for this location and size, it's usually around one to two million, but that's the market price.”

“He's using it to settle a debt; can it be calculated that way? If he didn't sell it at a low price, the consequences would be more severe. Now, at least his company can recover.”

Indeed, having a wide network makes things easier. As the successor to Shenglong Group, wherever Zhang Jun went, whether it was the housing authority or the bank,

he just made a phone call, and someone would come specifically to handle the matters.

In less than an afternoon, all the procedures were completed.

Even at the questioning bank, with the branch manager accompanying them, the transfer was smoothly completed.

They also helped Yang Qi get a Supreme VIP card that allowed large transfers.

After they finished the procedures and had just dropped Yang Qi off in Qingshan Town, Zhang Jun received a call. He hung up after a few words.

Then he remained silent for a long time.

Yang Qi asked curiously, “What's wrong, Brother Jun?”

Zhang Jun stammered, and his face even turned red.

Yang Qi grew even more curious.

“This… that… a blind date!”

“A blind date! You're going on a blind date!”

Yang Qi's eyes widened, looking at Zhang Jun like a curious child.

“Yeah, my mom called.”

“Hahaha! Hahaha!”

Yang Qi burst into laughter.

Someone like Zhang Jun, 1.78 meters tall, 28 years old, handsome, generous, humorous, and uninhibited.

And also a wealthy second-generation rich, practically the epitome of a “tall, rich, and handsome” man.

He was actually being set up on a blind date.

“What are you laughing at, you idiot! Get out of here!”

Zhang Jun dropped Yang Qi off at Chen Tianming's shop.

He said, “I'm leaving!”

Then he grumbled and turned the car around, heading towards the city.

Only Yang Qi remained, holding a bag, still grinning and waving.

Yang Qi opened the door and greeted Chen Tianming, then got on his tricycle and drove home.

That's right, it was his home, his true home, and a new home at that!

He opened the courtyard gate, rode the tricycle into the courtyard, and then closed the gate.

Yang Qi first walked around the courtyard, touching here and looking there.

Then he opened the house's front door, walked through the living room, and went to the master bedroom on the second floor. He put the property deed, spare keys, and other items into the cabinet.

He then lay straight on the large bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.

He couldn't believe it was all real!

Just over a month ago, he was still unemployed! Now he actually owned such a beautiful house.

Yang Qi knew that all of this was brought to him by the golden finger. He couldn't help but recall the scene when he gained his ability that afternoon.

He stood up, walked to the balcony, and looked at the sea in the distance.

The sunset dyed the sea golden-red, and the sea breeze blew, dividing the surface into golden, fish-scale-like patterns. Everything was so beautiful.

Yang Qi walked around upstairs and downstairs again, then came to the small gazebo in the courtyard and sat down.

The more Yang Qi looked at the house, the more he liked it; he was incredibly satisfied.

He was also extremely grateful to Zhang Jun!

“Good brother! I'll remember this, and I'll show you my appreciation in the future!”

Yang Qi thought to himself.

“Oh, right! I bought a new house, I should tell my mom the good news!”

He took out his phone, found his mom's number, and was about to dial.

After thinking about it, he decided against it.

In the past month or so, he had sent his mom 40,000 yuan in total.

It had worried his mom terribly. She even considered coming to see if he was involved in a pyramid scheme.

If it weren't for the occasional shipments of fresh seafood, his mom probably would have really come over.

“Forget it, I'll tell my parents slowly! It wouldn't be good if it caused them too much stress.”

“Sigh! I finally understand: returning home in glory is like wearing fine clothes at night!”

Actually, Yang Qi most wanted to tell his mom this good news first.

“Come if you want, I'm not afraid of my parents coming over now, it's not like before.” Yang Qi also figured it out.

He directly video called the contact labeled “Empress Mother.” A few seconds later, she answered.

“Hello, Mom. What are you doing?”

“Oh, son! Have you eaten yet? Are you busy lately? Is going out to sea very tiring?”

His mom hadn't even appeared on screen yet, and the triple questions had already come.

“I'm fine, not very busy!” Yang Qi replied to his mom.

“Son, if you're tired, you must rest, don't overdo it, okay?”

“I know, Mom. I bought a house, I'll show it to you! It's very good.”

“When you and Dad have time, come here and stay for a while.”

His mom's loud shout came from the other side:

“Wait, I got a 'hu'!”

Then came the sound of “Clatter! Clatter!” of shuffling mahjong tiles.

“Hmm~! Playing mahjong, huh!”

Yang Qi instantly understood.

“Then you keep playing, win more, I'm hanging up!”