Financial freedom starts from graduation

Chapter 593 No. 90 Repulse Bay Road

Yesterday it was pouring rain and the weather was gloomy, but after a night, today is a beautiful day. The morning sun pierced through the clouds and, as time passed, quickly dispersed the surrounding fog, leaving the sky a clear blue.

With the Rolls-Royce window rolled down halfway, basking in the bright sunshine, Sun Xi Ningning couldn't help but hum a soft tune.

Whether it was psychological or not, after passing that hurdle, Sun Xining felt that the smell in the air had completely changed.

She knew the origin of this change.

This wasn't her first time visiting Hong Kong Island; she had only been a fleeting visitor on her last trip. But this time, barring any unforeseen circumstances, she would be settling down here and perhaps living here for a long time to come.

A couple of days ago, she went back to Jingcheng to visit her father and had a meal with some of her close friends and classmates.

Just as Sun Xiningning had predicted, her father, Sun Liancheng, was initially very happy. However, when Sun Xiningning said, "I've found a man, and I'm going to settle down in another city," Sun Liancheng's expression immediately changed.

Everything unfolded much like the recurring patterns in my memory: reprimands, silence, and an unpleasant ending...

When Sun Xining was about to leave with her luggage, Sun Liancheng regretted that he had spoken too harshly and sought his daughter's forgiveness.

In the end, Sun Xiningning did not tell Sun Liancheng who "that man" was, but only said that she might be going to settle in Hong Kong.

At Sun Liancheng's almost humble request, Sun Xiningning still had one last meal with him.

Sun Liancheng drank quite a bit more, and finally, drunkenly, he grabbed her and said, "Ningning, Dad knows you hate me. What happened back then was something I did wrong to you and your mother. You haven't forgiven Dad, but Dad hasn't forgiven himself either..."

While shedding tears, Sun Liancheng stuffed another bank card into Sun Xining's hand.

“This is my life savings. If you really don’t come back, I won’t blame you. But promise me you’ll take good care of yourself… Also, don’t trust men too much. I’m a man myself, I know what kind of men they are…”

Sun Liancheng rambled on and on for a long time, then slumped onto the table and fell silent.

Sun Xining's lips moved, but in the end she didn't say anything.

She sat quietly for a while, then got up and started clearing the dishes. After washing the dishes, she cleaned the house again, threw Sun Liancheng's dirty clothes into the washing machine, and finally, Sun Xining helped Sun Liancheng to the sofa and covered him with a blanket.

After hesitating for a moment, Sun Xining tore off a piece of paper, wrote down her newly obtained Hong Kong Island phone number on it, and then placed it on the coffee table in the living room along with the bank card.

After doing all this, Sun Xining left with her luggage without looking back.

Only when she stepped out of her house did Sun Xining realize that there were still some tears on her face. She silently wiped them away, then hailed a taxi on the roadside and headed straight for the airport.

With her thoughts turning back, Sun Xining took out her phone, took a picture of the azure sky over this land, then picked out a recent selfie and posted it on her WeChat Moments.

"This time, I'm really going to stay here."

Some of the copywriting was disjointed and incoherent, but Sun Xining felt that if it were him, he should be able to understand it...

The journey from the border crossing to the city center of Hong Kong Island is not short, but Sun Xi Ningning did not find the time tedious at all. On the contrary, she found the scenery everywhere interesting.

About an hour later, the Rolls-Royce finally arrived at its destination.

As the car began to slow down, Sun Xining noticed a sign on the roadside that read "Repulse Bay Road," and couldn't help but wonder if this was where she would settle down in the future.

A few minutes later, the Rolls-Royce came to a complete stop, and the female butler sitting in the passenger seat quickly got out of the car and opened the door for her.

"Miss Sun, we've arrived."

The housekeeper, with a slightly noticeable Hong Kong accent, greeted Sun Xining with a warm smile.

On the way, Sun Xining already knew that the housekeeper's surname was Lin, and that she would most likely be responsible for taking care of her daily life in Hong Kong, becoming one of her closer confidantes. Therefore, Sun Xining didn't hold back, curiously observing the row of buildings with their towering gates before her, and asked:
"90 Repulse Bay Road... Aunt Lin, is this where I'll be living from now on?"

(The actual photos are a bit blurry, but please bear with them.)
"Yes, Miss Sun, this will be your residence from now on."

Aunt Lin's eyes were filled with envy as she introduced, "This No. 90 Repulse Bay Road is one of the top luxury residences under Cheung Kong Holdings... Miss Sun, as you can see, there are only five villas and mansions inside. We are staying in mansion No. 5, which is also the largest one inside, with a total area of ​​more than 5,000 square feet. The rooftop and garden alone are more than 1,000 square feet!"

"ruler?"

Sun Xining, who lacked relevant knowledge, immediately looked bewildered.

Aunt Lin didn't think anything of it. She explained that many mainlanders probably don't understand the Hong Kong Island property measurement units, saying, "The area of ​​houses on Hong Kong Island is usually measured in square feet. If you convert it, more than 5,000 square feet is roughly equivalent to about 500 square meters."

Sun Xiningning now had a direct understanding of the situation. Even though she didn't know much about the real estate market, houses in Shenzhen were already incredibly expensive. In places like Hong Kong Island where land was extremely valuable, a 500-square-meter villa would cost a fortune...

Although Sun Xi Ningning didn't know exactly how much it would cost.

While marveling at the sight, Sun Xi Ningning also felt an irresistible urge to wait.

Aunt Lin seemed to have some insight, and immediately led Sun Xining through the gate. The property manager, who was already waiting there, greeted Sun Xining warmly and then had her register her face and fingerprints.

After entering the No. 5 mansion, Aunt Lin busied herself helping Sun Xining pack her luggage, while Sun Xining explored the place on her own.

The villa has one basement level, three floors above ground, plus a rooftop terrace, and is equipped with a private elevator. Sun Xining couldn't tell if it was a new house, but all the appliances and furniture in the villa were obviously brand new. Sun Xining didn't quite understand the various English brands either.

But she also recognized several others.

For example, she saw the Hermès logo on the armchair in the restaurant, the scented candles on the sofa and in the bathroom, and Sun Xining also found the Chanel logo...

Sun Xi Ningning even compared it with the logo on her bag, and yes, they were exactly the same.

Sun Xining, who had no idea that these big-name luxury brands also made home furnishings, felt that her horizons had been broadened considerably.

Click, click, click!

Unable to contain her excitement, Sun Xining took out her newly purchased phone and started taking pictures almost everywhere she went, though she blushed slightly when she occasionally stopped.

Am I ashamed of what I did?

But then I thought, there's no one else in this villa, so why should I care so much?
Walking up and down, from the basement all the way to the rooftop, Sun Xining didn't take the elevator, but instead visited every place step by step, looking at every corner.

The villa's luxurious interior was one aspect, but what satisfied Sun Xining the most was the unparalleled 270-degree panoramic sea view.

You can see it from the living room, from the bathroom, and also from the three large bedrooms spread across three floors, excluding the maid's room...

Sun Xining imagined waking up in Zhou Wang's arms every morning, the first thing she would do was run barefoot out of bed, draw back the floor-to-ceiling curtains, and let the golden sunlight reflecting off the sea shine on her...

By the way, with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea and no need to worry about privacy, if Zhou Wang were behind you while you were leaning against the window, it would be... it would be quite a thrilling thing, right?

Just imagining that scene made Sun Xiningning feel weak in the knees. However, Sun Xiningning then sighed, because she knew that some of her fantasies were just wishful thinking.

Because she had no idea how much time Zhou Wang would have left to spend with her in the future.

Of course, Sun Xi Ningning wasn't greedy; even seeing him once every month or two was already a very good thing.

After sitting on the rooftop for a while and taking a few more photos, Sun Xining regretted posting the pictures on her WeChat Moments too early. She should have waited until she had taken these photos before choosing a set to post.

sloppy.

But it doesn't matter, there's so much material, I can just release it slowly over time.

Stretching, Sun Xining thought that Aunt Lin should be almost done tidying up, so she got up and went downstairs.

When she arrived on the first floor, she found a tall, slender figure already sitting on the beige Baxter swivel sofa in the living room.

The well-fitting business suit accentuated her noble and aloof demeanor, but upon closer inspection, one could notice a subtle, indescribable softness in the corners of her eyes and brows, which slightly detracted from her original elegance.

Qi Jiayi herself was also very troubled by this. She did not expect that even after a day, there would still be so many marks left on her face and body. She had specially put on some heavy makeup today, but it was still not enough to cover them up.

"Attorney Qi, hello..."

Upon seeing Qi Jiayi, Sun Xi Ningning stammered a little, which was uncharacteristic of her.

The main reason is that Qi Jiayi's aura is too strong, overwhelming Sun Xiningning in every way, who is not only academically weak but also relatively inexperienced in society.

"Your name is a bit of a mouthful, can I just call you Ningning?"

Qi Jiayi was thinking about what happened yesterday, but she still maintained her usual aloof and indifferent demeanor.

"Of course, that's what everyone around me calls me."

"sit down."

Qi Jiayi noticed Sun Xining's tension and softened her tone, "You don't need to be nervous. I'm not here on business today. I just want to get to know you in a personal capacity."

"what?"

Sun Xi Ningning was clearly a little confused. What did "private identity" mean?
Seeing that Sun Xining was still confused, Qi Jiayi said, "I estimate that we will be roommates living under the same roof for quite some time to come, so... I think it's important to understand each other."

"roommate?"

Sun Xining's eyes widened, somewhat caught off guard. "Attorney Qi, do you mean you're going to live here too?"

"What, you're not welcome?"

Qi Jiayi smiled slightly.

"No, no, I... I was just too surprised..."

Sun Xi Ningning quickly waved her hand.

Qi Jiayi did not offer further explanation, but said with a complicated expression:

"Just treat this place as company-allocated welfare housing. Of course, ordinary people can't live here. I estimate that apart from General Manager Zhou, no one else will move in here in the future..."

As Qi Jiayi spoke, she unconsciously gripped the Hermès briefcase beside her, inside which lay a thin form.

That's a copy of the register from the Hong Kong Island Land Registry.

Unlike the mainland, Hong Kong Island does not issue "red books" or "green books"; land ownership certificates rely on a copy of this form.

Holding this form means that Qi Jiayi's name is already on the Hong Kong Island Land Register.

She is now the owner of the mansion at No. 5 Repulse Bay Road.

Yes, even Qi Jiayi herself didn't expect that Zhou Wang would directly give her the property he had obtained from the Huo family.

Is Qi Jiayi's income high?
It has always been very tall.

Therefore, her perspective is completely different from that of ordinary girls.

If it were just a regular luxury house or car, Qi Jiayi would probably just scoff at it, but this... is a house at 90 Repulse Bay Road!
When Qi Jiayi returned from studying abroad, she spent some time on Hong Kong Island and had a good understanding of the local ecology.

It is well known that land prices are high on Hong Kong Island, and in this place where every inch of land is precious, there are still extremely extravagant luxury homes on top of the already high land prices.

For example, this villa on Repulse Bay Road, which is over 5,000 square feet.

Based on its size, if it were located in an ordinary area like Sai Kung or Yuen Long, it would probably cost around 100 to 200 million to acquire.

However, The Peak and Repulse Bay are core luxury residential areas on Hong Kong Island, where the price per square foot for ordinary residential properties is as high as HK$50,000 to HK$60,000, or HK$600,000 to HK$700,000 per square meter, not to mention villas and mansions like these.

This No. 5 mansion has a total area of ​​5852 square feet and a total price of HK$440 million.

Yes, four small goals...

With Qi Jiayi's annual income of five or six million, she could probably save up enough for the full amount by working for eighty years without eating or drinking.

Qi Jia never expected that Zhou Wang would use such a gift to appease her.

Even knowing that this was Zhou Wang's "scheme," it still... could really make one's mind go blank!
Along with her new personnel appointment letter came down.

She is now not only the head of the legal department of Wang Zhou Group, but also the general manager of the Hong Kong Island branch.

Although Zhou Wang described the appointment as merely a transitional one, Qi Jiayi had a premonition that she would likely remain there for a long time.

As a result, she found it hard to refuse this house... and she really liked it; who wouldn't like such a surrounding sea view?

Of course, Qi Jiayi didn't need to tell Sun Xi Ningning these things.

Seeing that Sun Xi Ningning was still processing her words, Qi Jiayi suddenly had another idea.

(End of this chapter)