Rebirth after the college entrance examination

Chapter 146 The First Apartment
"Buying a house" has a high priority in national consumption in this era.

When Xia Kangning's stocks just started to rise during the summer vacation, Xia An tactfully mentioned the idea of changing houses, but at that time he was just a high school graduate and his words carried little weight.

His parents meant to start a business first, but Xia An stopped talking. Although he had made a lot of money from gambling at that time, enough to buy a house, he had no suitable excuse to take it out after buying it, so he started a business.

These are two different things. His parents work diligently in the supermarket, but they may not be able to keep up with the rising housing prices. But it is different for him.

Xia An knew clearly that the transfer of money from the United States would definitely cause an uproar in the local area. He was prepared to tell the truth to his parents during the winter vacation - I am a little entrepreneurial genius, and I am coming clean.

Now it’s no problem to buy a house and stock up on it.

In the original life, he and Le Ning's wedding house was a king-sized building on the seaside, with a separate entrance and a separate building, facing the sea with the mountain behind it. The only drawback was that it had not yet been built.

The golden September and silver October have passed, and now is the off-season for real estate sales. Xia An searched online and found that there are three high-end real estate projects currently on sale, and only one of them meets his aesthetic standards, called "Haiyun Lantian".

Xia An is very familiar with this property. It is located at the end of Binhai Road and also the end of Metro Line 1. The opening price in July was 7, and the current average price is 6800. After the metro opens in a few years, the price will rise to 6950.

A house is a commodity, but its commodity attributes are different from those of cabbage. As long as your wallet is thick enough, the location is suitable, and the supporting facilities are appropriate, appreciation is inevitable.

Xia An drove over and saw that all the bus stops and street lights along Binhai Road were decorated with "Ocean Rhythm and Blue Sky" promotional posters. The slogan was deeply rooted in people's hearts: On the other side of the mountains and the sea, there are white clouds and blue sky, and your home.

Xia An thought all the way and felt ashamed that he didn't know what else Le Ning liked besides him. Now recalling, Le Ning didn't seem to have any hobbies in life, music was just a craft, and his heart seemed to be filled with only the two words "Xia An".

He didn't know whether Le Ning liked a villa or a duplex, a house with a yard or a high-rise, so when he arrived at the sales office and the sales lady in professional attire asked him what type of house he wanted to see, he couldn't tell him.

"Haiyun Lantian" has no single-family houses or townhouses, only low-rise villas and high-rise buildings.

Xia An stood in front of the sand table, pointing at the two houses in the middle of the community square, and asked, "These two buildings, if you don't want the top and first floors, are there any left?"

When the sales lady looked at Xia An's age, her first reaction was: he must be a rich second generation or a street urchin.

After hearing the questioning, I confirmed that he was a rich second-generation.

售楼小姐挂着职业微笑对夏桉介绍：“先生眼光真好，这两栋是楼王，左边的12号楼目前只剩7楼一套小户型和9楼顶，右边的11号楼还剩6楼、4楼、1楼和顶楼。先生意向买多大面积的？”

Xia An said, "About 150."

"The small apartment on the 7th floor isn't suitable. Are you really not considering the 1st floor or the top floor? The first floor comes with a bonus floor below and a yard, and the top floor also comes with a terrace of the same size."

Don't buy a villa and don't ask for a yard, otherwise it will be very annoying to live in. Living on the top floor for a long time will also cause a lot of trouble. In his previous life, he had no requirements for a house. If it weren't for getting married, he would prefer to live in a hotel.

He doesn't care about size, he just thinks 150 square meters is a relatively moderate size.

"Take me to the sixth floor of Building 11."

There is a reason why the 4th floor was left alone, and he is no exception.

The 6th floor is suitable in terms of lighting and height.

The sales lady was a little confused when she heard that he wanted to see the house directly, as he hadn't even asked the price yet.

"Do you plan to pay in full or take out a loan?"

"Full payment."

The sales lady breathed a sigh of relief. Xia An then remembered and asked, "How much is the sixth floor per square meter?"

"The first floor is 6800 yuan, and each floor increases by 100 yuan. The top floor is the same price as the first floor."

As the sales lady spoke, she tried to capture Xia An's expression, but she was disappointed. Xia An had no expression.

What kind of expression can I have? Is the price different from the one I found?
Xia An glanced at her and said, "Let's go take a look first."

"Sir, please wait a moment. I'll go and tell everyone and then I'll take you to see the model room."

Xia An said: "You don't need to look at the model room, just look at the existing house."

The sales lady stood there, blinking, and without telling her colleagues, she said, "I'll go get the keys."

She was very happy. She had a feeling that she could get the bill today and the rent for next month would be settled.

It is embarrassing to say that the environment of "Haiyun Lantian" is good and high-end, but it is close to the sea and is destined to be in a remote location. People without private cars are discouraged from buying it, resulting in it being well-received but not popular after more than three months since its opening.

The saleswoman receives many visitors every day, but only a few pay for the property. If she doesn't sell, she gets no commission, and with no commission, she barely has enough to eat on her meager salary.

There are two households per floor. Standing in the unfinished house, the sales lady is even more excited than Xia An.

She has seen many houses, and this one is her favorite. It has light from the east, south and north directions, and windows on both sides offer views of the sea. It also has high ceilings. When Xia An was thinking about the decoration style, she was also imagining how to design and arrange each part if this house belonged to her.

But she knew very well that it would be difficult for her to own a house like this in her lifetime. It was 168 square meters and cost more than 7000 yuan. Even if she bought it with a loan, she couldn't afford to renovate it.

Xia An glanced at the living room and other places briefly, then stood in the south-facing master bedroom for a long time without moving.

Change it to a floor-to-ceiling window, a double bed that doesn't have to be particularly large, the wardrobe has two-way sliding doors, the makeup mirror should be... oh yes, and a dressing room should also be separated.

Fortunately, the master bedroom has an independent bathroom.

What color is the wallpaper? What color is the curtains? In an instant, Xia An seemed to be standing in the decorated house and even smelled a familiar aroma.

He looked at the gray cement wall. The grown-up Le Ning pushed open a door that didn't exist yet from that direction, walked out with a smile, and asked him: "How about this skirt? I'm going to wear it on stage today."

That big house has never been visited by anyone from the beginning to the end. It is deserted. This room of over 100 square meters is just right. It will definitely be lively in the future.

"I want this set. Let's go back and calculate the price."

The sales lady also pulled her thoughts back from her fantasy and asked in surprise, "You've decided already?"

Xia An looked at her and smiled: "It's settled."

Rich and powerful!

For a moment, she really wanted to ask this tall, rich and handsome man if he had a girlfriend.

While waiting for the elevator, Xia An glanced to the left and saw that the door of the small apartment next door was also open, so he walked in automatically.

The sales lady came over and said, "This apartment is only 72 square meters, which is much smaller than what you need."

Xia An quickly took a quick look around and walked out. He got into the elevator and said to the sales lady, "I want the unit next door too."

At present, there are no large flats in Binhai, and there are no houses with elevator access. Buying two units together will provide better privacy. It is just a simple idea.

The sales lady was stunned for a moment while holding the folder, and then nodded hesitantly: "Okay."

On the way back to the sales office, the sales lady lost all her momentum. She trotted like a little follower or secretary to keep up with Xia An, secretly glancing at him.

"Sir, are you buying these two houses for your marriage?"

Xia An thought for a moment and said, "Yes."

Well, she looked like a college student, but actually older. The saleswoman imagined she must be a lucky woman. Ten minutes later, Xia An was sitting on the sofa, drinking lemonade and trying to find something under the saleswoman's collar. She was typing away on her calculator, scribbling on a piece of rough paper, and finally handing it to Xia An.

"The total cost for both units is 175 yuan, plus deed tax and the first year's property and major renovation costs. Take a look."

Xia An took a quick look and asked, "What about the discount for paying in full?"

"Just a moment."

Without a word, the sales lady got up to make a phone call. A few minutes later, she came back and said, "I've asked my supervisor," and wrote a number on a piece of paper. "I'll give you the final price."

7000/square meter, 50 more expensive than the average price.

Home was a dream of his previous life. Le Ning lived with him in that dream for a while. Later, at the end of the broken dream, he saw the broken little pomelo.

And having a home with him is also Le Ning’s dream.

At that time, everyone was in their own unattainable dreams, but that would never happen in this life, so he had to hold on to it tightly.

Seeing Xia An was silent and distracted, the sales lady called out in a gentle voice, "Sir?"

Xia An nodded, "Okay."

The sales lady could no longer hide her smile.

She has been working in this industry for three years and has seen smooth processes, but never one as smooth as this. From entering the house to viewing and booking it, the entire process takes no more than an hour.

She knew that a few days ago a female colleague had sex in a car with a middle-aged male client in order to improve sales performance, and only a small apartment was sold.

Now she would love to go out in the car with this rich handsome guy, but she knows that he doesn't need it.

What is a truly powerful man? This is it!

Xia An took out his bank card and said, "Let's sign the contract. The payment is due today. What about the rest?"

The sales lady stood up with Xia An's cup and said with a smile, "I'll definitely get everything ready for you next week. Just come back then."

Seeing Xia An nod, she happily went to refill his water and came back with the standard contract on the way.

After signing, swiping the card, and getting the receipt, the sales lady personally escorted Xia An to the car.

Standing next to the Range Rover, the sales lady looked particularly petite. As she watched Xia An leave, she thought that even the way he held the steering wheel was so handsome.

As the Range Rover drove out of the parking lot, it passed by a taxi.

The taxi stopped by the roadside and a tall and pretty girl got out, wearing the same uniform as the one in the sales office.

The sales lady who was still looking at Xia An's taillights saw her and ran over happily to hold her arm.

"Tongtong, you're here? Is your stomach feeling better?"

Zhou Yitong also withdrew her gaze from the taillights of the Range Rover. She felt that the man driving the luxury car looked familiar. "I prescribed some medicine. The doctor said it's for seafood. Xiaowen, I don't want to join your dinner tonight."

Ma Xiaowen waved her hand. "If you don't want to go, then don't go. You're sick now anyway, and the director can't make things difficult for you. Let me tell you, I just made an order, a big one. I'll pay for next month's rent. Just live here peacefully and don't think about anything else."

After entering the sales office, several female colleagues who had been watching from the sidelines came over. They first casually expressed concern about Zhou Yitong's condition, and then immediately pestered Ma Xiaowen, asking, "Is that Land Rover his?"

Seeing Ma Xiaowen nod, they looked like a bunch of little nymphomaniacs and asked with longing: "You didn't ask any questions, does he have a girlfriend?"

Ma Xiaowen walked over to the coffee table, sorted out Xia An's contract, and rolled her eyes at her colleagues who followed her. "What are you thinking? They're buying a house for their wedding."

Then he showed the contract to Zhou Yitong like he was presenting a treasure. "Look, Tongtong, two units, buying one floor at a time. I told you, selling a house isn't that difficult. As long as you work hard, you can earn as much as you did at the bank."

Zhou Yitong nodded blankly, looking at the familiar signature and ID number on it, and gradually revealed a bitter smile.

Before she resigned from Construction Bank due to a tantrum, she had actually considered calling Mr. Xia or Ms. Tang to get sales. But then she saw Ms. Tang on TV... and she really didn't dare to bother her.

Unexpectedly, I met him again just three days after coming to Binhai to join my high school classmate in selling a house.

Zhou Yitong was wondering, if she hadn’t asked for leave today, would this order be hers?

Wedding house...He and Tang Wan are getting married?

As expected, only rich people can finally get married.
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Xia An originally wanted to go shopping in the city and buy a golden flute for Le Ning, but she received a call from Le Ning halfway. The orchestra had rehearsed early today and was now dismissed, and she wanted to eat hot pot.

This was originally a very small request, but Xia An was stunned when he heard it.

Le Ning has always had a light diet, focusing on health and longevity. Even after confirming their relationship during the summer vacation, she didn't change her ways. Why is it that this time...

Then he understood.

In the monologue on the stage, she completely understood Xia An's heart. She gave up her sword and slew the white horse. She retired from the world of martial arts. Or perhaps, the end of martial arts is not to have children.

"OK, wait for me."

Xia An parked the car downstairs of Tang Wan's rental house, and then went back to the school to pick up Xiao Lening who was waiting in the study room.

Le Ning was reading "The History of Musical Instruments," a large illustrated book. Before she stood up, she took Xia An's arm, turned a page, pointed to the picture, and said to him, "I want to learn this."

Xia An took a look and was stunned when he saw that the name of the strange little drum was "Voodoo Drum".

Seeing his expression, Le Ning covered her mouth and laughed softly, "I want to learn how to cast a love spell on you, so that you will never change your mind."

Xia An knew she was joking because the introduction to the book clearly stated it.

The voodoo drum is a traditional percussion instrument in Nigeria with a history of hundreds of years.

The drum body is filled with sand, which produces a distinctive rustling sound when played.

This thing was originally a vessel for storing and transporting water, and later gradually evolved into a musical instrument. It has a specific African cultural background and is rarely spread and recognized in other regions, which means it is very unpopular.

There were quite a few people in the study room. Xia An leaned over, kissed Le Ning on the cheek, and said, "You cast a spell on me in my last life."

Le Ning is not the type of person who likes to jump around, and she is still very shy about open affection. She put away her books, took Xia An's arm and went out with him.

The campus was a bit desolate in the winter, and most couples were in the study room and library. Xia An took her to the food court, and when they passed by the "Weita Bar," he said, "Director Xu is planning a get-together here on Friday night. Can you come?"

Le Ning thought about it, nodded, and said, "I'll take a leave of absence from rehearsal, but I can come. I want to spend more time with your friends. Are you willing?"

In her original life, she had a good relationship with Li Xiaoru, and after graduation, she had intersections with Lu Fei. After careful calculation, except for Wang Yue, Le Ning's friends were all people around Xia An.

"Are you going to plant a spy?"

"Yep."

(End of this chapter)