1The words from Yun Shi Yu startled Jiang Xue, because they sounded like she was taking on private jobs in secret. Fortunately, Yang Hanqing didn't seem to show any reaction.
After a few more casual conversations, Xiao Ming said goodbye to Jiang Xue and left Maohe Architecture with Yun Shi Yu.
Once in the car, Xiao Ming casually asked, "Where did you buy your house?"
"Right by the river, at Kanjiang No. 1, it's a large flat," Yun Shi Yu said. "Why? You're not going to be jealous about your wife, are you? Even worrying about me helping her with her work?"
Xiao Ming shook his head: "I'm thinking of buying a house there too. Are there any left?"
Yun Shi Yu immediately brightened up: "There are. That property isn't far from Jiangtian Building; it faces the junction of the two rivers directly, offering a grand view, so the price is quite steep, over twenty thousand per square meter.
When I went to sign the contract the day before yesterday, there were still dozens of apartments left."
"Well, let's go have a look then."
It wasn't long before Yun Shi Yu parked the car in front of the sales office of Kanjiang No. 1, and Xiao Ming got out of the car to look at the roadside not far away, saying, "You might still want to have the bodyguard stick close to you after all.
Being that far away, if something really happens, she'll be nothing more than an eyewitness and no help at all."
Yun Shi Yu was taken aback again: "How did you know?"
Xiao Ming pursed his lips: "Because she's too stupid. If she wanted to hide herself, the least she could do is change her mode of transportation now and then. A black Volkswagen appearing near you every time would be obvious even to a blind man."
Yun Shi Yu's pretty face blushed slightly: "Who, who says she wants to hide? The job of a bodyguard is to protect me, why would she need to hide?"
"Oh, then it's not that she's dumb; it's you who's dumb. You clearly weren't hiding, yet you asked 'how did you know'."
"You... "
It's best if men don't outsmart women in arguments, because women have another privilege—getting angry and resorting to violence after being embarrassed.
Xiao Ming was literally kicked through the doors of the sales office by Yun Shi Yu.
The saleswoman had never seen a customer come in that way before, thinking it was the man who was reluctant to buy and the woman was forcing him, so she went straight to Yun Shi Yu.
"Good day, ma'am! Good day, sir! How may I assist you both?"
Still fuming, Yun Shi Yu pointed at Xiao Ming: "Show him the largest and most expensive one you have."
The saleswoman was thrilled and with a "Please follow me, sir," she led Xiao Ming to the model, pointing to the top floor of a building with a laser pen, introducing, "This is our premier unit.
It enjoys a 260° view of the river, spans four hundred and eighty square meters with five bedrooms, three living rooms, and three bathrooms, offers twenty-four-hour butler-style service, direct access to two main elevators, and an additional service elevator for housekeeping staff, ensuring absolute privacy.
Besides, we also offer a complimentary eighty-square-meter rooftop constant temperature swimming pool, all for just ten million. If you decide to book it today, you can also enjoy a 2% discount!"
Kanjiang No. 1 comprises only three buildings, each fifty stories high, standing in a trident pattern at the confluence of the two rivers.
The premier unit the saleswoman referred to was on the top floor of the lead building. The view, as Yun Shi Yu had described, was indeed grand.
Xiao Ming carefully looked at the model again and found it very much to his liking, so he asked, "What about the nearby amenities? Are there any good schools?"
The saleswoman suddenly realized she had forgotten to mention something so important and almost wanted to slap herself twice.
"Yes, of course.
Look here, just across the street from our property, an international school is under construction. It will offer everything from kindergarten to high school with renowned teachers from both China and abroad, and apparently, it even provides direct access to top universities abroad.
So, regarding educational resources, you don't have to worry at all.
As for other amenities, you're surely familiar with this area – large shopping malls, top-tier hospitals, everything within a ten-minute drive."
Xiao Ming remembered, indeed, an international school was going to be built nearby, and it had made the news for its high tuition fees.
But just as the saleswoman had introduced, the school boasted a strong faculty, and its educational achievements were internationally recognized. Whether or not his child would study abroad in the future, it was very convenient here.
"Which building is your apartment in?" Xiao Ming asked Yun Shi Yu.
Yun Shi Yu answered, "It's this building, the forty-eighth floor."
"Then it looks like we're going to be neighbours."
Xiao Ming chuckled and said to the saleswoman, "If you can give me a five percent discount, I can pay the full amount today."
The saleswoman instinctively gasped.
Developers love customers who pay for their houses in full, but who does that these days?
The money saved could easily earn more than the interest from any business venture, and with decades of inflation, even the wealthy mostly preferred to finance their purchases.
Of course, this also proved that the customer before her was a real, truly wealthy tycoon.
"All right, I'll go ask the manager for a discount right away. Please, have a seat in the lounge area and enjoy a cup of coffee while you wait."𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺
The saleswoman brought over two cups of coffee, then scampered upstairs, beaming.
"You sure throw your money around. That commission for the saleswoman on this full-payment deal must be at least sixty or seventy thousand."
Yun Shi Yu said, "If you'd like, you could ask for her number afterwards. You might just get to play the groom again tonight."
Xiao Ming looked at her oddly, "Did you take the wrong medicine today, or has Shen Siyi possessed you? Why are you always after my lower half?"
"Tch! A dog can't spit out ivory. I'm reminding you that men tend to go bad when they have money. You better be careful. I'll be watching out for Xue's sake."
Having said that, Yun Shi Yu turned her head to look out the window, so Xiao Ming didn't notice her cheeks burning hot.
Did she take the wrong medicine today?
Maybe, all because of this jerk!
Just then, a man walked in. The saleswoman had just approached him when he commanded, "My last name is Feng. I've already been in touch with your manager. Go call him out."
After finishing his sentence, he swept a glance around, paused upon noticing Xiao Ming, then a look of resentment crossed his face as he strode over.
"Oh my! Isn't this Xiao the construction worker? Can you actually afford a place here? Or are you here looking for a job?
You better just scram. This high-end real estate project serves only the truly upper-class people. Someone of your status applying for a job here is just asking for humiliation."
Yun Shi Yu listened with a head full of question marks, looked at Xiao Ming, and asked, "Your friend?"
"Didn't you hear him claim to be a genuine upper-class person?" Xiao Ming scoffed, "I'm not fortunate enough to be friends with someone like that."
The one who talked incessantly about upper and lower classes could only be Feng Haoyu.
Seeing him, Xiao Ming also felt a bit sentimental: Longyin City was too small, one could bump into disgusting people at any time.
As soon as Feng Haoyu got a clear look at Yun Shi Yu's face, he was taken aback, then his expression turned openly greedy, and his jealousy and hatred for Xiao Ming hit a new peak.
He had already inquired about it. The Rolls-Royce that Xiao Ming had been driving that day was registered under Qianshan Group, clearly rented or borrowed.
Xiao Ming was still the same poor, lowly, disdainful construction worker.
Since he was lucky enough to run into him again today, of course, he wouldn't let the opportunity pass.
"Well, well, Xiao, for a construction worker, you're quite lucky, managing to pick up a girl of this caliber. The high rental cost of a Rolls-Royce is worth it."
"What?"
As soon as Feng Haoyu finished speaking, Yun Shi Yu "angrily" glared at Xiao Ming, "That Rolls-Royce isn't yours? You... you lied to me!"
Xiao Ming was a bit dumbfounded.
Who says fairies are above worldly matters? Step forward, and I swear I'll beat you to death!