After the divorce, I started to transfer
Chapter 1648: Money Can't Buy You Love
Zhao Zixuan's great uncle has just turned 60. He pays great attention to health preservation in his daily life. He is vigorous in his every move and does not show the vicissitudes of a 62-year-old at all. He looks much younger than his actual age.
His house is an old western-style house with a great sense of age and an exquisite small garden.
Such properties are rare treasures in today's market, and it is difficult to buy them even if you have strong financial resources.
When Chen Feng, Zhao Zixuan and Old Lady Liu arrived, the two antique appraisal experts invited by their uncle in advance had already arrived. They were sitting leisurely in the pavilion in the yard, sipping tea and chatting and laughing.
After some polite greetings and pleasantries, Chen Feng did not beat around the bush and went straight to the main point of his visit. He took out the dragon-patterned jade pendant and respectfully handed it to the two experts, asking them to help identify it.
Both experts are over 60 years old. One is a senior appraisal expert at the Cultural Relics Bureau, and the other is a prestigious cultural relics professor at a university.
Although this jade pendant with dragon pattern is not a top-level rare cultural relic, it is also of great research value.
They each picked up a magnifying glass and carefully examined the jade pendant. In just a few minutes, with the rich experience accumulated over the years, they had already reached a conclusion.
Professor Wenhui spoke first: "This jade pendant is in the form of a thin sheet, and is carved on both sides. Both sides are carved with abstract dragon patterns using the technique of reduced relief. These dragon patterns are upside down, intertwined and intertwined, and are interspersed with twisted incised lines. Such exquisite craftsmanship makes the overall decoration present a three-dimensional effect of alternating light and dark, which is complicated but not messy. The dragon head has a unique shape, with a curled nose, round eyes, and an open mouth and sticking out tongue. It is obviously an extension and variation of the bronze pattern, with distinct characteristics of the times. Judging from the craftsmanship and decoration, it is indeed an object from the Ming Dynasty."
Another cultural relic expert added: "The entire jade artifact has a hole through the center. Under the jade carving technology at that time, it was extremely difficult to complete such a process. It not only took a lot of time, but also required superb skills. It is precisely because of this that this time-consuming and labor-intensive craftsmanship has become an important feature that is difficult to replicate in later generations. Such old objects are difficult to make and costly to imitate, and there are not many that have survived to this day."
Chen Feng hurriedly asked: "Two experts, in your opinion, how much is this jade pendant worth now?"
The two experts looked at each other, and it was the professor of cultural relics who spoke first: "According to the current market conditions, this jade pendant is worth at least 80 yuan. Its value is mainly reflected in the exquisite carving."
Another expert also agreed: "If it is sent to a professional auction, it is very likely to be sold for more than one million yuan."
"Okay, now we know what to do. Thank you both for your help." Chen Feng thanked them politely.
"Why are you being so polite? We have been friends with Lao Zhao for many years, and you two are Lao Zhao's juniors. We are all family, so there is no need to be so formal."
"Yes, I have met Xiao Zhao before. Today she specially brought you, her boyfriend, here. It's really rare. We have to get together at noon and have a few drinks!"
Previously, in order to ask her uncle to help identify the jade pendant, Zhao Zixuan said that Chen Feng was her boyfriend. After the two experts learned about this from her uncle, they unconsciously wanted to curry favor with him because they knew Zhao Zixuan's family background.
Chen Feng was embarrassed to refuse out of consideration, but Zhao Zixuan didn't have so many concerns and said immediately: "I'm sorry, we have to send Grandma Liu back later, and we have some other things to deal with, so we won't be able to have lunch with you. Next time I have the chance, I will definitely treat you well."
The two experts saw that it was difficult to persuade them to stay, so they put on smiles and said they would find another opportunity to get together next time.
Zhao Zixuan's uncle looked at the two of them with a smile on his face, and asked with curiosity in his eyes, "Xuan, how come I didn't hear anything about your boyfriend before? Could your family not know about it?"
Zhao Zixuan was not afraid of this uncle. She glared at him playfully and said bluntly, "I have a boyfriend. You have to keep it a secret for me."
The uncle laughed heartily: "Girl, you! I think your boyfriend is pretty good. Why can't you tell your family about it? Do you think your family will look down on him?"
"Of course not." Zhao Zixuan glanced at Chen Feng helplessly, and then slowly said, "It's just that we are in a long-distance relationship now. He is in Xiuzhou and I am in Shanghai. Neither of us wants to go to the city where the other lives. It's a headache for me too."
After hearing this, the uncle smacked his lips, shook his head and said, "This is indeed a difficult problem. However, since you don't have a job now, it's not bad for you to go to Xiuzhou to find a new job. Xiao Chen has his own company in Xiuzhou, and it's doing well."
Zhao Zixuan was unhappy when he heard this, and he widened his eyes and said, "Uncle, whose side are you on?"
The uncle smiled awkwardly: "Of course I support you! I just think Xiao Chen is really good. It would be a pity if you missed her. Xiao Chen, don't you think so? You definitely don't want to miss our Ah Xuan, right?"
Chen Feng smiled bitterly in his heart. He almost believed what Zhao Zixuan said.
"Of course, I don't want to be separated from her. But my company in Xiuzhou is in a critical period of rapid development. I can't give it up, and it's difficult to move to Shanghai."
After hearing this, the uncle nodded and persuaded Zhao Zixuan: "Xuan, in my opinion, it would be better for you to move to Xiuzhou. The scenery there is beautiful and the climate is pleasant. If I hadn't been used to living in the Magic City, I would have wanted to live there in my old age."
Zhao Zixuan pretended to hesitate for a while before saying, "Okay, I'll think about it seriously."
Seeing this, the uncle smiled with relief: "That's right! In fact, the distance between the two places is not that far. After you move to Xiuzhou, you can come back anytime you want. If your family disagrees, uncle will talk to them for you!"
"Okay, thank you uncle!" Zhao Zixuan's face was also filled with a happy smile. She really planned to go to Xiuzhou, but was afraid that her family would not agree.
After more than ten minutes, Chen Feng and the other two said goodbye to his uncle and the two experts and left.
Sitting in the car, Chen Feng said to Old Lady Liu: "Grandma Liu, you have also heard what the expert said. This jade pendant can be sold for more than one million. I will buy it for two million. Do you think it's okay?"
Old Lady Liu quickly waved her hands and refused: "That's impossible! Didn't another expert say that 80 is appropriate? I think this price is a bit high. After all, when I went to appraise it five or six years ago, the highest estimate was only 30. I didn't expect that after five or six years, the price has increased so much."
Chen Feng thought for a while and said, "How about this, I won't give you money directly. I will just buy you a house in the town where your nursing home is located, so that your grandson can live there and take care of you nearby. I will also buy two stores and collect rent in the future. Before you die, you will keep these properties yourself, and don't give them to your grandson easily. What do you think?"
Old Lady Liu hesitated for a long time before she said, "Houses in town are not expensive. Second-hand houses are about five or six thousand per square meter, and a house of one hundred square meters is about five or six hundred thousand. I don't know the price of stores, but if it's a store in a good location, one store is estimated to be several hundred thousand, and two stores together may be worth over a million. If you calculate it this way, isn't it almost over a million, or even two million?"
Chen Feng smiled and consoled her, "Grandma Liu, please don't be so polite. To be honest, I really like this jade pendant. As people often say, a good thing is more valuable than gold. I will exchange it with you for a house and two stores. Don't worry, it won't be too much."
Zhao Zixuan, who was driving, also persuaded, "Yes, Grandma Liu, don't refuse. He really has a lot of money, and one or two million is nothing to him. Just agree, otherwise he will feel bad."
Old Lady Liu hesitated for a long time, and finally sighed, her eyes full of gratitude: "It is a blessing for me to meet two such good young people like you in this life. Thank you so much, I don't know how to repay you for this kindness."
Seeing Old Lady Liu clasping her hands together and looking grateful, Chen Feng felt a little uncomfortable, because he knew that the real value of this jade pendant was far more than one or two million. Even if the price was five million, he would be willing to buy it. Chen Feng even secretly guessed that the reason why Yan Guangyuan deliberately wanted to seize this jade pendant was that he must have noticed its specialness, otherwise it would be difficult to explain.
The three of them quickly returned to the Jinhui Town Nursing Home where Old Lady Liu lived.
Jinhui Town is more than 20 kilometers away from the old county seat and only more than 30 kilometers away from the urban area of Shanghai. This location has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that it is close to Shanghai, an international metropolis, and as a township under the jurisdiction of Shanghai, it can be affected by a certain radiation.
But after all, it is essentially still a rural area, and there is a gap compared to the county town. Moreover, it is more than 30 kilometers away from the urban area, which is neither far nor near.
Coupled with the sluggish real estate market in recent years, the declining population, and the influence of many factors such as the economic and social environment, housing prices in the town are generally not high.
Two years ago, the price of new houses in the town could reach about 10,000 yuan per square meter, but now, few people are interested in buying them even at 8,000 yuan per square meter.
The price of second-hand houses is even lower, generally maintained at 5,000 to 6,000 per square meter. When the car drove past several real estate agencies in the town, the second-hand house prices on the signs hanging at the door were almost no more than 6,000 per square meter.
Chen Feng was a generous man who did things efficiently and effectively. As soon as he returned to the town, he took Old Lady Liu to look for a suitable house, intending to buy it on the spot.
They visited two real estate agencies in succession, and at the second agency, a middle-aged woman received them warmly.
After being introduced by the aunt, the three of them went to look at houses in a community only two or three hundred meters away from the nursing home.
This community was built only six or seven years ago, and it looks brand new. Currently, there are three houses for sale.
One of the units is located on the top floor. Although it is equipped with an elevator, they immediately ruled it out considering the convenience of living.
The remaining two sets, one is on the second floor and the other is on the fourth floor.
Considering that Mrs. Liu is old and has a taboo against the number 4, the house on the fourth floor was ruled out. So they went directly to the house on the second floor to check.
This house is finely decorated. After all, it is not very old. According to the agent, the original owner finished the decoration two years ago. Later, due to job changes, the whole family moved to another place and could not return in the short term. They urgently needed to buy a new house in another place, so they put the house up for sale.
The house has an area of 115 square meters, with a stylish interior decoration style and complete furniture and appliances. The original owner said that all of these can be given away as a gift.
What’s even more rare is that the house is currently vacant and not rented out, so you can move in directly after buying it.
The whole house is priced at 65 yuan, which is less than yuan per square meter, which is a very good price.
This was mainly because the original owner was eager to use the money to buy a house in his new workplace, so the price was relatively favorable. Chen Feng asked Mrs. Liu for her opinion. Mrs. Liu was very satisfied with the house and did not want to spend energy looking for other houses.
Chen Feng immediately made an offer to the real estate agent, willing to pay the full amount of 60 yuan in one lump sum. If it works out, it's fine. If not, forget it.
The agent was overjoyed and quickly said that if the homeowner could pay 60 in one lump sum, he would most likely agree.
Seeing the aunt's genuine reaction, Chen Feng knew that the price he offered should be within the original owner's psychological expectations.
Sure enough, after the real estate agent communicated with the homeowner over the phone, the other party agreed without much hesitation and said that he would come to sign the contract within an hour. It can be seen that the other party was quite anxious.
If it were someone else, they might continue to lower the price, but Chen Feng was a kind person and did not bother to do so.
After finalizing the house, Chen Feng felt that the real estate agent was a very honest person, so he asked her to help recommend a suitable store in the town.
When the aunt heard this, her face immediately broke into smiles and she quickly took them to see the house.
Although Jinhui Town is just a township in the suburbs of Shanghai, the streets in the town are bustling and prosperous, and the prices of shops are naturally not cheap, with the general selling price per square meter being around 20,000.
The aunt first took them to see a store with an area of 80 square meters. The owner asked for yuan.
At this time, there was a clothing store running in the store, and the business was not very good. Judging from the location, it was not in a prime location in the town.
Therefore, after the three of them looked at the house, Chen Feng decisively rejected it.
In order to save time, Chen Feng directly asked the aunt to help recommend the largest shops for sale in the town with the best business.
After hearing this, the aunt immediately took out her cell phone and communicated with all parties in dialect.
After a busy period, she took the three of them to a large store a few hundred meters away.
Surprisingly, this is a McDonald's store.
It is conceivable that, unless there are special circumstances, such a store will have stable business and the annual rental income will be considerable.
After careful inquiry, Chen Feng learned that the shop had signed a five-year lease. Now more than three years have passed, and there is more than one year left. The annual rent is more than 12 yuan, and it increases by 5% every year. Such rental income is very attractive.
The reason why the owner sold the shop was that he was forced to sell it due to the difficulty in capital turnover of the business. Chen Feng thought that the price of 150 million offered by the other party was reasonable, which showed that the owner was really sincere in selling it.
However, considering that the shop still had more than a year left on its lease, Chen Feng did not lower the price excessively, but only proposed to deduct the rent for more than a year.
If the homeowner agrees, he is also willing to pay the full amount at once. (End of this chapter)
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