404: The house is settled

Yes, he is a client of our company. For work convenience, he wants to buy an apartment here so he doesn't have to stay in a hotel anymore!

Xiao Hongmei said, looking at Brother Li with a fleeting, almost imperceptible sly smile, feeling a bit uneasy.

Then you brought him to see my house, which is perfect. The transportation here is convenient, and it's not far from your company. And my house is very well renovated! I bought this apartment for my wedding, so the renovation was done according to a wedding home's style.

Brother Li said with some regret, "I didn't even live in it for many days before selling it like this."

Can I go inside and take a look?

Liu Xiaolin asked after they had talked for a long time.

Oh my, am I being foolish? How could I leave you two standing outside? Please come in, please come in.

Brother Li said, patting his forehead, as he ushered them inside.

Liu Xiaolin walked in and saw that the two-bedroom, two-living room layout was excellent, and the renovation was very exquisite.

This apartment faces north and south, so it's not cold in winter and not hot in summer. The fact that it's on the second-to-top floor is even more satisfying; there's hardly anyone to disturb you.

Brother Li naturally praised his apartment profusely: "Also, look, all the furniture and appliances are complete. I'll give them to you for free. You can move in with just your bags. Where else can you find such a suitable apartment?"

He led Liu Xiaolin to the balcony and walked around: "Look, the balcony is also very large. If you like, you could put a swing set here and watch the sunset while swinging. How beautiful would that be?"

The more Liu Xiaolin looked, the more tempted he became: "Hmm, it looks pretty good…"

Before he could finish his sentence, Xiao Hongmei interrupted him and eagerly said, "It looks pretty good, but there are still some issues."

Ah? What issues?

Brother Li asked, surprised.

Look at this bedroom, isn't it a bit small? That master bedroom is too big, and this one is too small. It would seem too stingy to have a guest stay in the small bedroom.

Xiao Hongmei was nitpicking.

Hongmei, you're wrong. Every house's second bedroom is a bit smaller. Otherwise, why would it be called a second bedroom?

Brother Li said, a little displeased, "That's not how you pick faults."

Xiao Hongmei felt a bit embarrassed after being told off: "I was just expressing my personal opinion; how is that picking faults?"

Exactly, Hongmei was just saying it casually, Brother Li, please don't mind.

Liu Xiaolin quickly smoothed things over: "I think it's still good. How much is Brother Li planning to sell it for?"

This community is in a bustling area of the city, so house prices aren't low. I'm not looking to make money, so I'll sell it at the market price of 12,000 per square meter. The renovation, furniture, and appliances are essentially a free gift from me.

Brother Li seemed like a straightforward person.

Liu Xiaolin was a person with a chivalrous heart; if you're straightforward, he'll be even more straightforward: "Brother Li, 12,000 per square meter is already a very good deal. How about this, I can't let you lose money on the renovation, furniture, and appliances. I'll give you 300,000 as compensation, what do you think?"

Xiao Hongmei, standing nearby, widened her eyes in surprise: "Is Liu Xiaolin an idiot? He's actually offering to give them more money?"

She tugged on Liu Xiaolin's sleeve: "Brother Li said the renovation, furniture, and appliances were all free. Didn't you hear clearly?"

I heard clearly, but I can't let Brother Li lose so much. The renovation, furniture, and appliances combined would cost at least 500,000, so giving 300,000 is still a good deal for me.

Liu Xiaolin continued to insist.

This brother is too honest! I was prepared to lose 500,000, but I didn't expect you to actively compensate me 300,000. I'm so excited.

Brother Li rubbed his hands together happily.

Then it's settled. You prepare the contract, and we'll sign it tomorrow and then transfer the ownership. What do you think?

Liu Xiaolin said straightforwardly.

Yes, yes, I'll go back and have my cousin help me prepare the contract. Tomorrow morning at nine, we'll meet here.

Brother Li said with a smile.

Alright, it's settled then. We'll be leaving now. See you tomorrow.

Liu Xiaolin was also happy about buying this apartment.

Only Xiao Hongmei was unhappy: "This Liu Xiaolin isn't an idiot, is he? He didn't even bargain for the house and even offered an extra 300,000 for renovation compensation. It seems like he has too much money and doesn't know how to spend it! Never mind him, he can spend his money however he wants! Hmph!"

After they walked downstairs, Xiao Hongmei said grumpily, "You're so generous. You got to be the good guy, and I was just pushed out to be the bad guy, huh?"

Not at all, Brother Li is very grateful to you, isn't he?

Liu Xiaolin said with a smile, "Brother Li is going to buy a house in another city, and he'll need to renovate it too. We can't let him suffer too much, right? Our Hongmei is a kind girl, she certainly doesn't care about that money. You're just angry that I made the decision without discussing it with you, right?"

You know it.

Xiao Hongmei knew that Liu Xiaolin was giving her an out, and it would be ungracious not to take it.

After buying this apartment, I'll pick you up and drop you off for work.

Liu Xiaolin said with a smile.

What? Are you planning to work at our company every day now?

Xiao Hongmei asked, surprised.

One of the products our company has set is a new design, and I need to supervise it at your company for a period of time.

Liu Xiaolin said, "Moreover, I've already reached a united front with General Manager Han and General Manager Xiang today to fight Cai Chenghan, so I need to communicate the battle situation with them daily."

Ah? They defected so quickly?

Xiao Hongmei couldn't believe it.

They've long been dissatisfied with Cai Chenghan. No one can stand Cai Chenghan's overbearing personality.

Liu Xiaolin said, "So when I told them I had evidence to bring down Cai Chenghan, they immediately agreed."

That's good. At least you're not fighting alone anymore.

Xiao Hongmei felt much more relaxed.

I wasn't fighting alone to begin with! I have Sister Shi, Minister Cui, and you. You're all helping me.

Liu Xiaolin said with a smile.

Our help isn't that significant. General Manager Han and General Manager Xiang's help is more impactful.

Xiao Hongmei said.

That's not true at all. The evidence you kept is the most important, so your impact is the greatest.

Liu Xiaolin retorted.

Although Xiao Hongmei was retorted by Liu Xiaolin, she felt sweet inside: "That was just an unintentional act on my part."

An unintentional act is already so powerful; if you put your heart into planting flowers, wouldn't the garden be full of them!

Liu Xiaolin kept flattering her, just to make sure Xiao Hongmei wouldn't be angry.

Indeed, after listening to Liu Xiaolin's flattery, Xiao Hongmei's mood improved significantly, and she no longer gave Liu Xiaolin dirty looks. 33Novel.com

Only you have such a sweet tongue, hehe.

Xiao Hongmei said with a smile, "We've seen the apartment. What are you planning to do now?"

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