98: Genting One

"What? Three thousand six hundred?!"

Zhang Yan looked at the bill handed over by the front desk, her voice suddenly spiking. "Didn't my friend pay the bill together with mine?"

The receptionist maintained a professional smile and pushed the detailed bill toward her.

"No, beautiful. This is your personal consumption breakdown. Please check it."

Zhang Yan took the bill, and the densely packed items made her vision go dark.

Full-body essential oil SPA, premium hair care, fine hand care, foot maintenance... none of it was cheap.

She was so angry she was shaking—Liu Yu clearly said she was treating, so how could she have left her out?

She hurriedly pulled out her phone and messaged Liu Yu: "Didn't you pay for me? Did you forget?"

After sending the message, she stared intently at the screen, her palms sweating.

As the minutes ticked by, Liu Yu never replied, and Zhang Yan's heart sank bit by bit.

Her credit card only had a limit of less than four thousand left. If she paid out these three thousand six hundred, she couldn't imagine the rest of the month.

It was only the middle of the month. Looking at the numbers on the bill, she was filled with regret.

If she had known, she wouldn't have been so greedy; a basic massage would have been fine.

It was all that bastard Liu Yu's fault, intentionally making things difficult for her!

Under the receptionist's increasingly subtle gaze, Zhang Yan's face turned from red to white.

Finally, she could only grit her teeth and swipe her credit card with a trembling hand.

Listening to the sound of the POS machine printing the receipt, her heart bled... Over the past two days, whenever Chen Li finished a class and had no subsequent one, he would drive around the city.

He wanted to find a Villa with a natural Hot Spring, but after visiting several high-end developments, he returned disappointed.

Most of these so-called 'Hot Spring Villas' used artificially heated water, which wasn't the pure natural Hot Spring he wanted at all.

He searched on his phone for a long time, but the results were also disappointing.

Just as he was preparing to continue searching, a sudden flash of inspiration hit him—why hadn't he thought to ask Luo Yan?

As a Bank president, Luo Yan would certainly have high-end real estate resources at his fingertips.

"Mr. Chen, how can I help you?" On the other end of the phone, Luo Yan's voice was as respectful as ever.

"President Luo, I'd like to inquire if there are any Villas with natural Hot Springs for sale in the city or the surrounding areas?"

"Yes, as far as I know, there are two locations that meet your requirements."

Luo Yan responded immediately, "One is a bit further from the city center but has a quiet environment; the other is closer to the city with more complete supporting facilities. Should I arrange for Liang Siqi to take you to see them?"

"Alright, I'll send you the location. Have Liang Siqi come pick me up."

"I'll arrange it immediately. Please wait a moment."

Hanging up the phone, Chen Li breathed a sigh of relief.

Professional matters really should be handled by professional people. He had been wandering around like a headless fly just now, which was a real waste of time.

About half an hour later, Liang Siqi arrived on time, driving that familiar black Mercedes-Benz.

As soon as the car stopped, Chen Li opened the door and sat in the passenger seat.

"Mr. Chen, which one shall we see first?" Liang Siqi asked while skillfully handling the steering wheel.

"Let's go to the one closer to the city first," Chen Li replied without hesitation.

If the one closer to the city could satisfy his requirements, it would naturally be the first choice.

Imagine being able to enjoy a pure natural Hot Spring within a bustling city; a life that combined convenience and enjoyment was simply ideal.

As for the remote one, although the environment might be more tranquil, commuting would ultimately be inconvenient, and he didn't particularly like places that were too quiet.

In less than half an hour, the vehicle entered a high-end Residential Complex named 'Cloud Peak'.

Looking from a distance, several high-rise buildings stood tall amidst the greenery, while behind them was a neatly planned Villa area.

The greenery here was indeed extensive; as far as the eye could see was lush vegetation, and even the air carried the fresh scent of plants.

Whether Luo Yan had given advance notice or the service here was just naturally attentive,

as soon as Liang Siqi parked the car, a pair of men and women dressed in professional suits walked up quickly and respectfully opened the car doors for them.

Chen Li felt a bit uncomfortable with such a grand welcoming, but he didn't show it.

Seeing how enthusiastic they were, he smiled inwardly with indifference.

This was both their job responsibility and a gesture of goodwill; there was no need for him to spoil the mood.

"Mr. Chen, welcome to the Cloud Peak Residential Complex."

The leading man acted respectfully: "I am the sales manager here, Li Hui. I will take you to see the Cloud Peak Number One Villa. This way, please."

Chen Li nodded and followed alongside Liang Siqi.

The group walked slowly along the winding garden paths.

The environment of the Residential Complex was indeed pleasant. Although the occupancy rate of the Villa area wasn't low, it maintained a perfect level of tranquility.

Occasionally, one could see parents playing with children in the courtyards, which provided a sense of life without being noisy.

Arriving at their destination, a Villa situated at the foot of a small hill came into view.

Behind the grand, double-opening iron gates was a spacious front yard, with an open-air parking area on the left and an exquisite leisure area arranged on the right.

Pushing open the heavy solid wood doors, the luxury of the interior was striking.

The high-ceilinged hall was covered in polished marble, and a magnificent custom Italian crystal chandelier hung in the center.

Several sets of sofas of varying sizes were arranged in an orderly yet staggered fashion; they didn't look crowded in the spacious living room and added a touch of uniqueness.

The bar and open kitchen on the left featured top-tier configurations, with stainless steel kitchenware glinting coldly under the lights.

The entire Villa had three floors plus a basement.

Under the sales manager's guidance, they toured the second and third floors.

These floors contained bedrooms, a study, a gym, and other functional spaces, including a nursery. The ten rooms each had their own characteristics and could be flexibly remodeled according to the owner's needs.

Finally, they came to the highlight of the tour—the Hot Spring area.

Passing through the back door of the Villa, a private space enclosed by high walls was revealed.

This area was designed as an exquisite leisure zone, equipped with a bar and tea seating.

The most eye-catching features were the two Hot Spring pools in the center; the larger one could accommodate five or six people, while the smaller one was suitable for two.

White mist rose from the surface of the pools, and the air was filled with a faint, familiar scent of sulfur.

Chen Li walked to the edge of the pool, reached out to test the water temperature, and a satisfied expression appeared on his face.

Looking around the private space enclosed by high walls, Chen Li nodded slightly.

The Hot Spring area not only fully guaranteed privacy, but its overall design also complemented the Villa's style, with every detail precisely matching his expectations.

"What's the price for this Villa?" Chen Li turned and asked Manager Li.

Li Hui maintained a professional smile and responded quickly: "Mr. Chen, we have already calculated it with the lowest discount. The total price is eighteen million."