Chapter 34: Purchasing a Property

The next day, Chen Xiao did not go to the office. Instead, he spent the day driving across the city, scouting nearly every high-end residential development.

Ultimately, at the Bihu Shuangxi estate, he found a unit that captured his heart.

Located in the heart of Jiangzhou City, Bihu Shuangxi boasts convenient transportation and complete surrounding amenities, making it one of the most prestigious luxury developments in the city. Chen Xiao chose this place because it offered move-in-ready, exquisitely furnished units that met his exact standards.

The 158-square-meter flat was situated in a building with a private elevator lobby serving only two units per floor. From the balcony or the master bedroom, the view was breathtaking: a massive 120,000-square-meter artificial lake surrounded by lush, shaded greenery. The sense of serenity was beyond words.

The interior was decorated with top-tier brands, and the furniture was fully provided. While daily necessities were missing, those could easily be picked up in a single trip to the mall.

The sales representative had accompanied him to several units before he settled on this one. When Chen Xiao confirmed his choice, he did not notice the look of astonishment on her face. She had been showing him around as a matter of routine, never imagining that such a young man could actually afford such high-end luxury housing.

Excitedly, she led Chen Xiao to handle the paperwork, her voice turning affected and coy. However, Chen Xiao remained unmoved; having a goddess at home is a peculiar kind of burden for a man—once you have the best, the wildflowers outside lose their appeal. How was he supposed to deal with that?

As she returned with Chen Xiao, looking flushed and eager, her colleagues asked, "Xiao Li, how did it go?"

"Confirmed. We're signing the contract!"

"Signing a contract for someone that young? Does he even know how much the price is?"

Xiao Li paused. "The client didn't seem to ask about the price at all. This is a high-end property; he wouldn't mistake it for a starter home, would he?"

Anxious, she hurried over to her colleagues. "Oh no, I forgot to mention the price. I need to go tell him!"

She rushed to the lounge where Chen Xiao was waiting for the paperwork. "Mr. Chen, I just realized I forgot to mention that this unit costs 9.5 million."

"Oh? Is there a problem with that?"

What? Shouldn't he be asking why it's so expensive or trying to haggle? What do you mean, "Is there a problem?" Do you buy property like you're buying groceries, without caring about the price?

"Mr. Chen, aren't you going to negotiate? Is this price alright with you?"

"Oh? I can negotiate? Well, then, give me a discount..."

Chen Xiao’s indifferent tone completely defeated her. What kind of person was this? She even began to suspect he wasn't really here to buy a house, but was just playing games with her.

With a heart full of trepidation, she went to fetch the contract, sharing her thoughts with her colleagues along the way.

"Xiao Li, I'm certain he's just trying to flirt with you. Have you ever seen anyone buy a house like that?"

"Exactly. You're new, so you don't know—there are all sorts of weirdos out there. Some talk about property all day, only to reveal they were just after the salesperson the whole time."

"Then what should I do?" Xiao Li felt at a loss.

"What else can you do? Just process the contract. It’s part of the job. You can't skip the procedure just because you're suspicious, but don't hold your breath."

Sighing, she realized that what she thought was a super-young billionaire might just be a dim-witted youth blinded by infatuation.

Uneasy, she brought the sample contract to Chen Xiao. "Mr. Chen, here is the purchase agreement."

Chen Xiao scanned it briefly. It was a standard contract, and he couldn't change the terms anyway. He simply asked, "The signatory isn't me. Can I sign on her behalf?"

*Here we go, he's just messing with me,* Xiao Li thought, her expression darkening. Still, she maintained a polite tone. "Mr. Chen, if it's not the person themselves, the bank won't process the mortgage."

"I know. But I'm not taking out a mortgage. I'll pay in full."

*What? Over 9 million in one go? Who do you think you are, some internet celebrity? If you want to show off, at least get the haircut to match.*

Seeing her reaction, Chen Xiao frowned. "What? Is that not allowed? If not, I won't buy it today."

Xiao Li pursed her lips. "Full payment is fine. Can you pay right now?"

"Why would I call it a full payment if I couldn't pay? I'll pay as soon as the contract is signed." Chen Xiao thought this salesperson wasn't very bright.

"Oh? Then I'll go get the POS terminal."

Because the transaction fees were high, they could only use debit cards; naturally, few people had credit cards with such high limits.

Chen Xiao signed Zhao Xiangjun's name on the contract and paid 9.3 million via the card terminal. Seeing that he was truly paying, Xiao Li went to her manager to request a discount, shaving 200,000 off the price.

Only after the payment was processed did Xiao Li finally breathe a sigh of relief. Her emotions had been on a roller coaster, fearing the whole time that he was making a fool of her.

"Xiao Li, did that customer really buy it?"

"Yes, he really did!"

"My god, 9.3 million? He really bought it? How much was his down payment?"

"He paid it all at once. Full payment!"

The other saleswomen were stunned by such extravagance.

"Let me see who this is!" one of them asked, wanting to see the signature on the contract.

"Hmm? Zhao Xiangjun?"

Xiao Li added, "He bought it for someone else. The owner-to-be wasn't here; he just had an ID card."

"Hiss!"

"Ah..."

"I... damn..."

"I've been in the real estate business for over a decade, and this is the first time I've seen someone buy a house like this. Which wealthy heir is this? I need to go meet him!"

"Oh, forget it. Don't embarrass yourself," Xiao Li sighed.

"What do you mean, embarrass myself? I'm just making a friend. Do you know how many clients try to befriend me here?"

"Let me show you the ID photo of this Zhao Xiangjun," Xiao Li said bitterly. She had wanted to get to know this young tycoon herself, but after seeing the ID photo, she gave up instantly.

ID photos are usually unflattering, especially the ones on national ID cards.

Her colleague took a glance at the ID and the eager look on her face vanished instantly.

"God is truly unfair. How is this person so flawless? He really is a favorite of the heavens!"

Chen Xiao took the contract with him, entrusting the sales department to handle the property deed, which would be expedited. The purchase also included two parking spaces located right across from the elevator lobby—very convenient.

The money for the house was automatically deducted from Zhao Xiangjun's special "Blessing Fund" by the system. After the deduction, he checked the balance: 1.632 million left. *Well, that's good,* he thought. *Finally, I'm not as wealthy as she is!*

No wonder Zhao Xiangjun called him a freak; his mindset was indeed quite twisted.

*Huh, why hasn't the system given me a notification yet? Does buying her a house not count as her accepting it? I guess I'll have to wait until tonight. The house is bought now; she'll have to accept it whether she likes it or not—you can't exactly return a property.*

*Sigh, even giving away a house feels like a forced labor.*

Returning home with a sense of urgency, he found a message from Zhao Xiangjun: she was going to her brother's place for dinner tonight because her father had returned.