The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 15 Lucky Star
“That’s true. You’re becoming more and more famous now. I often see reports about you even abroad. Living in a high-rise building with too many neighbors and having to share a garage and elevator is indeed quite troublesome. Since you want it, I’ll sell it to you for the same price you paid back then.”

"No need, whatever the market price is, that's what it is. The renovation cost a lot and took a lot of effort. If it's sold cheaply, how could I possibly accept it?"

When Gu Yongxin was studying in Beijing, Gu Lanxi was also pursuing her master's degree here. The two sisters often met up for meals, and she had also visited that house.

Putting aside everything else, the 800-square-meter garden alone cost several million. Every tree and every flower was carefully selected, and even though no one lives there, it has been maintained by people for a long time.

Gu Yongxin knew her personality. They were in different time zones and both were busy, so there was no need to keep arguing. They quickly settled on a price.

This is an older villa community located on the East Fourth Ring Road, with a total of 58 households. It is adjacent to a huge park and has convenient transportation.

After legal renovation, it has a layout of seven bedrooms, three living rooms and five bathrooms, with an indoor area of ​​666.18 square meters. It is a three-story building with one basement level. It is a detached house by the lake and comes with an 800-square-meter super garden. Basically, you can see a different view through every window. It has been designed with great care.

After the renovation, it has a black and white French retro style that she likes very much, with her favorite arched lattice windows.

The living room has a high ceiling of 3.5 meters, giving it a grand and luxurious feel that large apartments lack.

The design fee alone cost more than two million yuan. The furniture and appliances were all provided, and it has been maintained by someone and has never been neglected. The price of 1.8 million yuan is really reasonable.

Gu Lanxi didn't even haggle, and immediately nodded in agreement:

"I don't have that much cash on hand. Give me a few days to raise it. Don't sell it yet. I'll contact you again when I'm ready."

Even close brothers should keep clear accounts. According to her, the money should be exchanged for the house on the spot.

However, Gu Yongxin didn't want it to be like this, always feeling it was too distant.

“We’re all sisters, it’s rare that you like it, there’s really no need for this. I happen to be on vacation these two days, I’ll be back tomorrow, just give me the money whenever you have it ready.”

"You are newly pregnant and it is not advisable for you to travel long distances. Please ask your aunt to make a trip north."

Such a large transaction couldn't be entirely entrusted to a lawyer, and she couldn't just stand by and watch her sister, who was in early pregnancy, run around all the time. This arrangement was perfect.

Furthermore, my aunt personally renovated the house, so I can take the opportunity to talk to her about the house and make it easier for her to move in soon.

I have nothing to worry about with my own mother.

Gu Yongxin readily agreed and hung up the phone.

Not long after, my aunt called.

When he learned that she wanted to buy that house, he was reluctant but also very happy.

However, compared to Gu Yongxin's lack of experience in handling affairs, her aunt is much more experienced.

After all, she is the daughter of a Shanxi coal boss, and has seen far too much since she was a child.

She pretended not to know that her daughter had agreed to transfer the property first and then pay, and only said that someone in her family was celebrating their 80th birthday in the next few days, and she planned to go back to Datong first and then come to the capital.

After all, it involves 1.8 million yuan. If there's a dispute, and they're all relatives, it won't look good for either of them.

Gu Lanxi understood immediately, nodded in agreement, and after hanging up, immediately made another call.

Although this aunt is shrewd and values ​​profit, it's actually better to deal with people like her when it comes to making transactions.

The sun had already set when the call connected, and Gu Lanxi didn't beat around the bush:

"Mr. Li, you mentioned before that you were interested in the shares I hold?"

A few years ago, Gu Lanxi invested in a milk tea chain store. Due to effective marketing, it successfully went public not long after the financing was completed.

The owners are two brothers, and this year they have disagreed on their business philosophies and have been vying for controlling stake.

Discord among top management is always a major taboo in investing.

Therefore, even though the milk tea industry has been booming in recent years, young people are all "thirsty" for it and are very willing to buy into it, so much so that major brands have sprung up everywhere and the stock market is booming, Gu Lanxi still decided to give up this company.

Even if there were no house purchase planned, she would have cashed out the money very soon.

When they were raising funds back then, she acted early, investing no more than 30 million. After several rounds of financing, they successfully went public, and now their market value is nearly 32 billion. Now, during this special period, the two brothers will certainly not dare to lower the price in order to stabilize the stock price.

He easily cashed out nearly 200 million yuan by reselling a 6% stake.

That's why people say being a celebrity isn't as lucrative anymore.
To make money, you still have to rely on one crop of leeks after another.

Upon hearing that she intended to sell it, Li Jingxiu forgot all about eating, quickly wiped his mouth, and pretended to be calm, saying:

"Miss Gu, it's been a long time. I wonder if you've had dinner yet?"

For something this important, a face-to-face meeting would be more sincere.

He couldn't sleep a wink until things were settled.

Gu Lanxi listened to the sounds coming from the kitchen, glanced at the clock on the wall, and saw that it was almost eight o'clock. She didn't want to go out, so she lied without hesitation: "I've already eaten tonight."

In this way, the other party would appear eager, giving Gu Lanxi more initiative when negotiating business.

But Li Jingxiu had to be anxious.

At this crucial moment in the power struggle, he feared she might change her mind, or that his brother might snatch her away.

A 6% stake is no small amount.

He had already spoken to Gu Lanxi, and his younger brother was definitely eyeing the same thing.

Especially since Gu Lanxi invested early, she has voting rights and can influence company decisions to some extent. The Li family has long wanted to take back the shares she holds.

"Then, are you free tomorrow?"

He didn't know what Gu Lanxi was thinking, but he was willing to lower his stance.

"Shall we meet tomorrow at noon?"

A man and a woman, both married, inviting each other out for dinner in the evening is never a safe bet, especially since Su Cha is known for its marketing prowess; one has to be wary.

Although Gu Lanxi was asking a question, she used a tone of certainty.

Li Jingxiu finally breathed a sigh of relief and was very perceptive:

"I'll tell you after I've booked the place."

Gu Lanxi agreed and was about to hang up when she heard the other party speak up apologetically:

“If you have no objection, I would like to bring my wife. I suppose you know her; she is a senior executive in our company.”

Gu Lanxi knew about Li Jingxiu's wife.

When the two brothers started their business, their capable sister-in-law played an indispensable role.

However, she does not own any shares in the company.

It wasn't because Li Jingxiu and his brother were stingy, but because all their shares were marital property. This concentration of shares made it easier for the Li family to control the narrative.

She had dined with Li Jingxiu alone before, but this was the first time his wife had taken the initiative to ask to come along.

Gu Lanxi was very perceptive; just from the other person's tone, she immediately guessed a lot of things.

It seems that Mr. Li has some shady dealings outside, which is why this woman is so wary of him, even personally watching him when he talks to the female shareholder alone.

An ambitious younger brother and a strong, capable wife—a marital crisis is clearly imminent.

hiss--

Lu Nanting was truly her lucky star.

(End of this chapter)