The last day of setting up the stall on the Shuize Resort Snack Street had come to an end.
After the braised meat sold out, Jiang Feng let out a long sigh of relief, feeling content.
"Everyone, the braised meat has sold out!" he shouted to the customers lining up behind. "Sorry, we're closing up!"
He had already warned the customers several times, so those in line were prepared. Hearing Jiang Feng, they simply felt it was a pity.
Jiang Feng took off his mask and apron, went outside to take down the sign, and closed the food truck.
Liu Wu, the manager of the resort's merchants, stood to the side and said with a hint of reluctance, "Jiang Feng, are you really not going to set up a stall here tomorrow? What if I waive the stall fee for you?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Feng replied, "Manager Liu, let's see, but I probably won't come over tomorrow. Hope to see you again."
With that, Jiang Feng drove away in his food truck, satisfied.
Running the stall that week had been a great success. Though making the braised meat was labor-intensive, the selling process had gone surprisingly smoothly. He didn't need to stay out too long; selling out early meant he could go home early.
[Braised Meat Sold: 401/200 pounds, today's task completed.]
[Congratulations to the host for completing the weekly task.]
[Reward obtained: A small villa in Longxi Elegant Garden.]
[A new task will be released in two days.]
The system panel displayed the messages. The task was finally completed.
Next, Jiang Feng received a call from the sales office of Longxi Elegant Garden, informing him that there were some procedures to handle. He had to go to the property transfer office to complete the house transfer process and pay the deed tax. The property management had also called Jiang Feng, asking him to come in for homeowner verification. Everyone's attitude was extremely polite.
After all, it was a high-end community with correspondingly high property fees. The management staff and security personnel they hired were all professionally trained, ensuring excellent overall quality.
Suddenly, Jiang Feng was living the life of a wealthy man.
It has to be said, money is indeed a good thing, he thought. At least it can solve most of life's troubles.
"Come on, Little Black, let's check out our new home this afternoon!" Jiang Feng said easily, leading his dog, Little Black.
"WOOF!" Little Black didn't understand what Jiang Feng was saying, but the little guy knew he was being called and responded with an excited bark.
During the week he made braised meat, Jiang Feng had been constantly busy with very little free time. Today, after cleaning the food truck and with no need to prepare braised meat, he found himself with some rare leisure time.
He called a taxi. After assuring the driver that Little Black wouldn't make a mess, he and Little Black headed straight for Longxi Elegant Garden.
When Jiang Feng arrived at the community entrance, he called the sales center. "I'm at the gate now. I'm the one with a little black dog," Jiang Feng said over the phone.
"Please wait a moment, I'll be right over," a voice replied.
Soon, a man in a suit holding a folder was seen hurrying toward Jiang Feng. These days, anyone wearing a suit on a workday was almost certainly in sales.
The salesman, Lu Xiaohai, approached Jiang Feng, greeted him very politely, and began to guide him.
The gate of Longxi Elegant Garden was impressively grand, with security personnel standing in their booths like sentries. It was said that the security guards received high salaries and one couldn't become a guard there without considerable ability.
As Jiang Feng and Lu Xiaohai approached the community gate, the security guard on duty, seeing Jiang Feng with Lu Xiaohai, naturally understood he was a homeowner. He promptly swiped his card to unlock the access control, then stood at attention, puffed out his chest, lifted his head, and shouted, "Welcome home, homeowner!"
Jiang Feng was momentarily taken aback.
Quite a spectacle, he thought. Fitting for the security of an upscale community.
Lu Xiaohai explained to Jiang Feng, "Mr. Jiang, this is how it is at Longxi Elegant Garden.
"The security guards are all ex-servicemen, carefully selected.
"They always stand at attention and salute whenever vehicles enter or exit. Although it doesn't strictly comply with regulations, the homeowners like it, and no one makes a big fuss.
"There's also this personal welcoming ceremony when you enter. If you don't like it, just let the security know, and they won't shout it anymore.
"They will accommodate every owner's request.
"We strive to provide you with the most meticulous service here."
Hearing Lu Xiaohai's words, Jiang Feng marveled.
It must be said, the security at this community really has high standards, he mused.
It was autumn, and all the guards wore long, black coats, each standing tall and straight.
Lu Xiaohai said to the security guard on duty, "This is the owner of Villa No. 8, Mr. Jiang Feng."
Upon hearing Lu Xiaohai, the security guard immediately puffed out his chest and shouted once more, "Welcome home, Mr. Jiang!"
Seeing this, Jiang Feng hurriedly waved his hand. "There's no need to shout when I return in the future. Just go about your duties.
"And please tell your colleagues the same."
Jiang Feng had just finished speaking when the security guard immediately replied, "Please rest assured, Mr. Jiang."
Not knowing what more to say, Jiang Feng continued to walk inside with Lu Xiaohai.
As a sales representative from the villa's sales department, Lu Xiaohai was skilled at reading people; he could discern someone's character after just a few words. He explained to Jiang Feng, "Most owners don't like these displays, finding them ostentatious, but a few enjoy it, as it makes them feel valued.
"Property management is, after all, a service industry. Rest assured, the property management in this community is top-notch."
Jiang Feng nodded. "Good."
Longxi Elegant Garden covered a vast area. Inside, the roads were flanked by meticulously landscaped greenery, with neatly pruned grass and shrubs. The roads were also very clean, with all fallen leaves cleared away.
The community comprised eighteen villas and six smaller Western-style houses. The villas formed the core, most exclusive section of the community. The Western-style houses were also expensive, though not quite on par with the villa area.
Jiang Feng and Lu Xiaohai walked further inside, with Lu Xiaohai continually pointing out the community's features.
Before long, they arrived in front of Villa No. 8. What came into view was a luxurious three-story Western-style house with an attached ground-level garage.
"Mr. Jiang, this is your home," Lu Xiaohai announced.
"We provide fully furnished interiors, using the best construction materials on the market, and the home appliances are all top-of-the-line. Furthermore, everything has been treated to remove formaldehyde, and all other indicators meet the standards.
"If there's anything you don't like, you're free to change it," Lu Xiaohai explained.
Jiang Feng looked at the adjacent garage, nodded in satisfaction, and thought, Not bad. I can actually park the food truck in there.
After that, Jiang Feng began to tour the villa's interior. It was his first exposure to the world of the wealthy, and the feeling was indeed quite nice. He couldn't find a single fault with the facilities and equipment inside.
Of course, these home appliances were included in the house price, and they even charged an extra service fee of over one hundred thousand. Naturally, the experience was exceptional, he mused. One could move in with just their luggage.
"I've already called the property manager. If you have any needs, you can ask them directly," Lu Xiaohai added. "Our property management is here to serve the owners."
"Okay," Jiang Feng responded.
As Jiang Feng inspected every corner, he had to admit the house was so well-prepared one could move in immediately with just their luggage.
The only downside to expensive things is their price, he thought. Thankfully, I didn't have to spend my own money.
Soon enough, a property management representative arrived.
Jiang Feng told him, "I'll move in tonight. I just need to go back for my vehicle and move some things first."
The property management representative smiled and replied, "Please feel free to call us anytime you need anything."
Jiang Feng nodded, then left the community and headed back to his small shop.
He began to pack his luggage and kitchen utensils. He called a moving company and had his belongings loaded onto their truck for delivery to Longxi Elegant Garden.
Then, driving his own food truck, he slowly made his way toward Longxi Elegant Garden.
Forty minutes later, his food truck arrived at the community entrance.
The security guards were bewildered to see a food truck pull up.
Wow, are street vendors this bold nowadays? one thought. Daring to set up shop here?
One of them immediately gestured for the food truck to stop and then hurried over.