Buying a house is like buying onions

The motorcade drove down the tree-lined boulevard, with green mountains on one side and clear water on the other.

Chen Xiao rolled down the car window and took a deep breath.

It was indeed vastly different from the city.

Before long, the motorcade arrived halfway up the mountain.

From there upwards, all the way to the summit, was Xiong Chao’s Lakeside Elegance project.

The 8-story office building he mentioned was located on a platform on the mountainside.

Looking down, the boundless Qian Lake stretched as far as the eye could see.

Accompanying this building was a spacious courtyard of several thousand square meters.

“Brother Chen, how is it? Buy the building, get the courtyard, get the underground parking lot, a few thousand square meters for free.”

Chen Xiao was very satisfied with the location; it was not only close enough to the city but also had an extremely elegant environment.

A standalone eight-story building, not counting the basement, had over sixteen thousand square meters, which was more than enough.

“Alright, let’s talk price.”

Xiong Chao was overjoyed, “The price is easy to discuss. Originally, we planned to sell this for 7,000 per square meter, but for an insider and for the entire building, it’s a flat price of 5,000 per square meter.”

“Damn, this godforsaken place sells for five thousand, can’t you make it cheaper?” Tang Shaofei said.

“Tang Ge, any cheaper and we’d be losing money. If it weren’t for the company’s tight funds recently, we wouldn’t be selling it.”

However, Xiong Chao also felt it was a bit expensive. This was the suburbs after all, and the surrounding housing prices were only around four thousand yuan, while the best areas in the city were just over ten thousand.

“Ahem, well… Brother Chen, how about I give you a villa next door if you buy this building?”

Chen Xiao nodded, “Good, it’s settled then.”

For him, a price of 5,000 per square meter was practically a steal.

Eight or nine years later, the housing price here would be at least 50,000 per square meter.

That four to five hundred square meter detached villa, now given as a gift, would also be a tens of millions luxury home in the future.

Since both the buyer and seller agreed, no one else said anything.

It was just that everyone felt Chen Xiao had paid too much.

Xiong Chao was happy, “Tonight, I’ll host a dinner to thank Brother Chen for his strong support.”

Chen Xiao said, “I’ll arrange for someone to handle the paperwork with you. Come on, let’s go look at the large flat next.”

“Okay, let’s go.”

Who outside would have thought that this group of people, within less than half an hour of arriving, had finalized a deal worth nearly 100 million?

Although Tang Shaofei and others weren't buying property, they felt thrilled just by joining in the excitement.

Such a large deal, if it were their own company, would at least require a meeting to discuss, but Chen Xiao settled it like buying groceries at a market, just a simple chat after seeing it.

The group then drove back to the city center, arriving at the high-end Riverside No. 1 community.

This place was almost the ceiling for Jinning’s housing prices.

Any random apartment here had a unit price no less than ten thousand yuan.

Slightly better floors and layouts would sell for around 12,000 to 13,000.

Of course, compared to the prices of seventy or eighty thousand in later generations, it was still much cheaper.

Around the community, there were five-star Hotels, business districts, aristocratic kindergartens, primary schools, junior high, and high schools, all with extremely complete supporting facilities.

Xiong Chao’s friend wasn’t present, so he specifically arranged for a company executive to receive them.

They led everyone directly to the 50th-floor penthouse.

This apartment occupied the entire floor, spanning 800 square meters, with a gym, private cinema, office area, reception area, and living area, all elegantly and luxuriously decorated.

“Brother Chen, how about this one? The ultimate dream home in life,” Xiong Chao said with emotion.

Chen Xiao nodded, “Brother Xiong truly lives up to his reputation as a real estate mogul; his vision is far superior to mine. The house you favor has left me speechless. This is the one.”

“Good, Manager Wang, sell it to my brother here at the agreed price I mentioned earlier.”

“Alright, Young Master Xiong, the total price for this apartment is 12 million. Sir, would you like to pay by card or bank transfer?”

“Give me an account, I’ll transfer the money.”

“Alright.”

After getting the account, Chen Xiao called Su Tang, and a few minutes later, 12 million yuan was transferred.

Manager Wang took the documents to handle the procedures, giving the keys to Chen Xiao in advance.

Tang Shaofei and others admired the apartment, exclaiming in awe.

“Damn, it makes me want to get one too; this is way more comfortable than a villa.”

“Each has its advantages; if you like it, just get one.” Chen Xiao said.

“Ah, forget it. The economic development has clearly accelerated in recent years, and the foreign investment is too large. If I dared to squander a large amount of liquid funds, my old man would break my legs.”

While Chen Xiao was buying the apartment, on the other side, the contract for the office building was also reaching the signing stage.

At 5,000 per square meter, he bought 16,000 square meters, totaling 80 million.

Chen Xiao arranged for Su Tang to transfer the money to the corporate account designated by Xiong Chao.

The transaction was completed.

Both Manager Wang of Riverside No. 1 and Xiong Chao wanted to treat Chen Xiao to a meal.

Chen Xiao said, “Brothers, everyone has traveled far and wide today. No matter what, I must express my gratitude. This meal is on me.”

Unable to refuse, everyone agreed to his arrangement, clamoring to feast on the rich man and heavily fleece the cash king.

Chen Xiao and his group went directly to the adjacent five-star Hotel, booked the largest private room, and arranged for a full range of services including singing, bathing, and massages.

After partying with the group until eight o’clock, Chen Xiao pulled Tang Shaofei aside.

“Tang Ge, I made plans with a girl a few days ago, so I can’t stay with everyone tonight.”

Tang Shaofei was momentarily stunned, then put his arm around Chen Xiao’s shoulder, looking envious,

“Little brother, you really know how to have fun! Damn, I’m so jealous.

Unfortunately, your Xiao Mei sister keeps too tight a leash on me, but even if I can’t have fun, you must have a blast for me. I’ll handle things here, you go ahead.”

“……” Chen Xiao.

“Thanks, Tang Ge. Let’s hang out just the two of us sometime.”

Tang Shaofei waved his hand, “Go on, hurry.”

The group was having too much fun with food, drinks, and beautiful women; they didn't even notice someone was missing.

Chen Xiao and Lei Yong walked out of the Hotel, and Chen Xiao said to Old Liu, “Brother Liu, back to the company.”

“Alright.”

Upon arriving at the company, everyone else had already left work.

Chen Xiao pulled off the Ferrari car cover and said to Old Liu, “Brother Liu, you can go home. I’m driving out by myself tonight.”

“Okay, then I’ll give the car to Lei Yong; he needs to follow you.”

Chen Xiao was surprised, “Uh… I can manage myself.”

Lei Yong shook his head and said, “Boss, don’t worry, I definitely won’t disturb you.”

“Ahem, no…”

Later, Chen Xiao thought about it and decided to listen to Lei Yong. In case of any sudden situation, it would be good to have backup.

“Okay, once I get home, you can drive back and rest.”

“Alright, boss.”

The two got into their respective cars.

Chen Xiao started the Ferrari 458, and the deep roar of the engine immediately filled the air.

A surge of excitement rushed to his head.

No wonder it was so uncomfortable to drive, yet so many rich people flocked to it.

Supercars, sometimes, truly could trigger a man’s adrenaline.

“Boom boom~~”

Chen Xiao revved the engine twice, then slowly drove out of the underground parking lot.

Old Liu had already communicated with the property management a few days ago and spent some money to modify the entrance and exit to accommodate supercars.

So, Chen Xiao drove smoothly onto the road without any hindrance.

The moment the Ferrari 458 appeared, it immediately became the center of attention.