1979: Literary Master, Starting from the Return of Educated Youth

Chapter 116 Aunt's Charm

Without giving the old overseas Chinese a chance to ask questions, Xu Yuexin continued to speak in an orderly manner.

"The house is 350, the yard can't be 350 too, right?"

"I'll give you a half price discount, 175."

"Then we'll calculate according to the blueprint, see how big the yard is, how big the house is, and finally come up with a total price."

"Of course, I haven't accepted your offer of 350 yet. I'm just telling you how to calculate it."

After Xu Yuexin finished his speech, Chen Qiaoqiao's eyes lit up, while the old overseas Chinese looked embarrassed.

This guy is really difficult to deal with.

It's also his fault, there was a loophole in his words.

"The 350 I mentioned is the average price, not just the price of the house."

The old overseas Chinese had to correct him, "You misunderstood."

He felt guilty.

Even though the old overseas Chinese insisted that it was Xu Yuexin's fault, Chen Qiaoqiao still clearly felt that he lacked confidence.

"But I was talking about the price of the house."

Xu Yuexin smiled slightly, "Just imagine, a yard is always much cheaper than a house. According to your calculation, the unit price of the house must be more than 500."

"Does this seem appropriate to you?"

Xu Yuexin's algorithm was well-reasoned and the old overseas Chinese found it difficult to understand.

However, he finally shook his head: "280 is definitely not possible."

"I won't quote 280 now. Even if I quote 280, the price of one square meter of your house is 400 yuan."

"This is my private house. You can also tear it down and rebuild it. Then the yard can also become a house."

"Rebuild it? How can it be as simple as you say, without time and cost? Besides, I live in a courtyard house for the antique atmosphere. Would it be interesting to rebuild it?"

"Then tell me, how much is appropriate?"

The old overseas Chinese asked back.

Haha, he loosened up.

Xu Yuexin saw some clues from the anxious attitude of the old overseas Chinese.

"Since you quoted the average price, I'll quote the average price too, 200."

"No, you are kidding, I would rather not sell it at 200 per square meter."

"That's what you said."

After saying this, Xu Yuexin took Chen Qiaoqiao's hand, turned around and left.

The old overseas Chinese stared at him with resentment, and only calmed down after taking several deep breaths.

He came back to China specifically to sell houses and didn't have much time to waste.

It was so hard to find a buyer, but he bargained so hard.

"220, buy it if you want!"

When Xu Yuexin got on the motorcycle and was about to start, he finally couldn't help but chase to the gate of the yard, and said with trembling lips.

When your assets are being slashed, it's really easy for your emotions to get out of control.

Ha, knew this would happen.

They have limited time to return home and sell their house, and they can't afford to waste it.

"220, right? I'll go back and ask my family. I'll let you know if I have any news."

Xu Yuexin looked at the old overseas Chinese and then stepped on the accelerator and drove away with Chen Qiaoqiao.

In June, the wind comes as soon as the motorcycle starts.

Xu Yuexin and Chen Qiaoqiao felt very comfortable as the cool breeze blew towards them.

"You're a great bargainer."

"He was shaking when he spoke the last time."

In the back seat, Chen Qiaoqiao praised with a smile.

"His house is my stepping stone."

"I can then bargain down the price from 220."

Xu Yuexin said happily as if he had returned victoriously.

In the afternoon, he and Chen Qiaoqiao went to the next house accompanied by Zhu Chen.

"The owner of this house is surnamed Shen, she is 33 years old this year, you can just call her Aunt Shen."

On the way, Zhu Chen explained to Xu Yuexin and his wife, "Aunt Shen's ancestors were big merchants in Tianjin, and they followed Sheng Xuanhuai in managing foreign affairs."

"The house was just returned to her last year. She is currently planning to sell it and move abroad. She just got her visa."

"Aunt Shen doesn't have any children. If you talk sweetly to her, maybe you can bargain down the price a little more."

Zhu Chen introduced it in detail.

Xu Yuexin listened silently and nodded from time to time with Chen Qiaoqiao.

He could see that Zhu Chen was clearly on his side in this transaction, otherwise he would not have revealed so much.

The group turned many turns in the alleys of East Second Ring Road and finally stopped in front of a vermilion lacquered gate.

Unlike those newly built shantytowns, the walls of this courtyard were much higher, showing Xu Yuexin what a large courtyard with deep walls was.

Zhu Chen stepped forward and knocked on the door.

"Tuk-tuk."

"Aunt Shen, I brought Xiao Xu here."

"Auntie Zhang, go open the door."

An elegant and lazy voice came from inside the door.

"Squeak, clack, clack..."

After a while, the vermilion lacquered door slowly opened, and Xu Yuexin and his group stepped over the threshold and walked into the yard under the guidance of the nanny.

The moment he stepped into the compound, he felt as if he was dislocated in time and space.

The road is paved with bluestone, with orchids on the side. On the ridge of the main house with flying eaves and brackets, there are carvings of ridge beasts such as Chiwen, Harrier Eagle, and Chaofeng.

The eldest brother only sits on the bed, and the second brother likes to squat on the roof...

In the poem written by Jia Huan in "Dream of Red Mansions", the second brother refers to this kind of spiny beast.

The carved window lattices are extremely exquisite, the mahogany door is well preserved, and the window paper is newly replaced.

Xu Yuexin walked through the front yard, passed the hanging flower gate and the hall and came to the main courtyard, and finally stopped in front of the main house, which was the largest and most carefully crafted.

The door to the main house was open. When Xu Yuexin and his group approached, an elegant and well-maintained woman walked out.

This person must be the Aunt Shen that Zhu Chen mentioned.

Aunt Shen was wearing a red cheongsam, with fair skin and a plump figure. Her every move was full of charm and temperament, just like a lady from a noble family.

"Aunt Shen, this is Xiao Xu who wants to see the house, and this is his wife Qiaoqiao."

"Hello, you two. Linlin told me about you two."

Aunt Shen smiled faintly, giving people a very gentle feeling.

"Hello Aunt Shen, I'm here to see your house today."

Xu Yuexin said politely, and then Chen Qiaoqiao also greeted her.

"Well, take a look. Before you watch, let me give you a brief introduction."

"This courtyard was originally a duke's mansion with four entrances and an area of ​​two acres and eight fen. It was bought by my great grandfather fifty years ago."

"After the house was returned to me last year, I carried out another round of renovations myself, improving the living conditions while maintaining its original appearance."

"You can go and see for yourself what the specific situation is."

Aunt Shen always had a faint smile on her face as she introduced slowly and leisurely.

Xu Yuexin didn't say anything after listening, but just asked a question: "Is it convenient to see all the rooms?"

"Yeah, it's convenient."

After finishing the conversation with Aunt Shen, Xu Yuexin, Chen Qiaoqiao and Zhu Chen started from the main house and checked the entire courtyard.

The main room, bedroom, study...

It would be more accurate to say that the group was traveling rather than looking at houses.

Every room in the main house was decorated very tastefully. The bed in the bedroom was made of golden nanmu wood, and the writing brushes, inkstones, and paper in the study were all top-grade...

"Squeak."

After looking at the main house, Xu Yuexin pushed open the back door and walked into the backyard.

When the door opened, he realized what it meant to be a different world.

There was a rockery and fish pond in the backyard. Under the mountains, golden carp were swimming in the water, and the deep blue water reflected the blue sky and white clouds.

Seeing this, Xu Yuexin remained calm on the surface, but took a deep breath in his heart.

He has decided to buy this house!

Chen Qiaoqiao and Zhu Chen were also completely immersed in the beautiful scenery and didn't say a word for a long time.

After looking at the landscape and houses in the backyard, Xu Yuexin and his party turned back and walked forward, crossing the main courtyard to check the situation in the middle courtyard and the front courtyard.

After looking at all the houses, Xu Yuexin returned to the main house and planned to have another chat with Aunt Shen.

He realized that Aunt Shen should not be in a hurry to sell the yard because she did not accompany him to view the house.

It is true that there is a time limit for going abroad visas, but for a person like Aunt Shen who comes from a big family, her relatives and friends must be spread all over the world. Even if she is abroad, she can completely entrust her acquaintances in China to help sell it, so she doesn't have to be as anxious to sell it as the old overseas Chinese just now.

"I've seen the house and I already have an idea of ​​what it's like."

In the main hall, Xu Yuexin and Aunt Shen sat down at the table and said calmly, "I'll make a comparison after I finish looking at this round of houses."

"I'll let you know when I have news."

If Aunt Shen is not anxious, he should be even less anxious.

"Well, take your time to read it. It doesn't matter if I'm not around later. I'll give the key to my relatives before I go abroad."

Aunt Shen smiled calmly, and her words confirmed Xu Yuexin's guess.

"Okay, you're busy here, we're leaving."

Xu Yuexin stood up and said goodbye.

After going out, Xu Yuexin and his group returned to Keyuan Community.

After entering the house, Chen Qiaoqiao and Xu Yuexin started discussing.

“Her house is so beautiful.”

"It's just too big, two acres and eight mu."

Chen Qiaoqiao still marvels at the layout and scenery of the yard, "How much did it cost?"

"Let me calculate. Two acres and eight fen is 1800 square meters."

"Given the condition of her house, it must be much more expensive than the old overseas Chinese's."

"Prepare at least 50."

Xu Yuexin estimated in his mind.

Chen Qiaoqiao's head buzzed and she was completely stunned.

"Then... let's not do that?"

"I feel... such a nice house is not something we can live in."

She spoke hesitantly.

"Oh, why can't we live here?"

"If you like it and have the money, then go buy it."

Xu Yuexin counseled his wife, "The key is to work hard to negotiate a lower price."

Chen Qiaoqiao fell into deep thought.

It’s expensive. It’s really expensive.

But who wouldn’t be tempted by a house like this?

Pavilions, towers, rockery and clear water...

This was simply a yard built according to the standards of her dreams.

After some hesitation, Chen Qiaoqiao was persuaded by Xu Yuexin.

"Shall I go with you to talk?"

Chen Qiaoqiao asked.

"No need, you have a lot of classes, I can go and talk alone."

Xu Yuexin put his arm around his wife's shoulders and said, "Besides, if you don't go, I can find an excuse as a buffer. If she makes an offer, I can say I came back to discuss it with my family."

……

After a while, Xu Yuexin rode his motorcycle straight to the East Second Ring Road to meet Aunt Shen again.

This time, Aunt Shen was wearing a black long skirt, which formed a sharp contrast between the fabric and her fair skin.

The high heels and flesh-colored stockings highlight her beautiful legs.

"Xiao Xu, is it better to go home?"

Seeing Xu Yuexin, Aunt Shen asked indifferently.

"I was in a hurry that day and didn't ask the price."

"There's no way to compare when we get back, haha."

Xu Yuexin made an excuse.

“Are you asking about the price?”

Aunt Shen raised the corners of her lips slightly and said, "I can tell you that I offer different prices to different people."

"Oh? I'd like to hear the details."

“To put it simply, this courtyard carries my childhood and is also very rich in cultural value.”

"I hope the next owner will take good care of the house and not ruin it."

"So if I meet someone who knows the goods, I would rather pay a lower price. If I meet someone who doesn't know the goods, the price will be very high."

"Understandable."

Xu Yuexin agreed verbally, but he was actually wondering if Aunt Shen was inflating her own status.

Thinking of this, Xu Yuexin extended the topic from the house and chatted with Aunt Shen.

During the conversation, he learned that Aunt Shen's full name was Shen Qingru. She was a student of the History Department of Fudan University in 63. She was unmarried and loved collecting cultural relics, calligraphy and paintings.

It is not difficult to see from her conversation and resume that Shen Qingru is indeed well-versed in cultural history and has many unique insights.

As expected of a lady from a distinguished family, her accomplishments are truly impeccable.

Xu Yuexin thought to himself, and finally started to communicate with Shen Qingru with an open mind.

At the end of the conversation, Shen Qingru also seemed a little worried.

"Society is developing and cities are being built, which is a good thing."

"However, the fate of these courtyards is hard to say."

Shen Qingru frowned and said, "I am very worried whether these courtyards can be preserved in the future expansion of the urban area."

"really."

Xu Yuexin took a deep breath and said, "As long as the money is in place, countless high-rise buildings can be built."

“But once these courtyards are demolished, they can never be restored.”

"Just like boiling an egg, it's easy to boil a raw egg until it's cooked. On the contrary, it's impossible to turn a cooked egg back to raw."

Shen Qingru was moved by Xu Yuexin's insights and wonderful metaphors.

"So you also agree with the cultural value of this courtyard, right?"

Shen Qingru looked into his eyes and asked.

There is something to be said for when answering this question.

According to general house buying and selling experience, Xu Yuexin should not easily express recognition and approval in front of the homeowner.

This is not conducive to bargaining.

But... today Shen Qingru's situation is indeed special.

Xu Yuexin combined these two points and after a little thought gave what he considered to be a perfect answer.

"I agree, the problem is the budget is limited."

Xu Yuexin smiled bitterly.

"You make a price."

Shen Qingru opened her mouth softly and said.

"You go first."

Xu Yuexin refused.

"How about 400 yuan per square meter, including the yard and the house?"

"No, really not. The price is too high."

This is not bargaining, but the price is really too high.

400 per square meter, the total price is more than .

Almost half of Xu Yuexin’s wealth was gone.

He will continue to surf the Hong Kong stock market.

"Then you make a price."

Shen Qingru said.

"I asked one before and he promised me a price of 220. If I bargain again, I'm sure it can be lower."

"This price is also the limit of what I can afford."

Xu Yuexin spread his hands and said.

Shen Qingru said nothing after hearing this.

220 per square meter...this price really hit her psychological bottom line.

The problem is that it is very difficult to find a discerning buyer who meets her requirements.

A few days ago, a buyer came to see the house and actually expressed on the spot that he wanted to remove the window frames and replace them with glass windows.

Compared with Xu Yuexin, there is a world of difference.

what can we do about it……

Shen Qingru was at a loss for a moment.

(End of this chapter)