「Evening.」
Zhang Fuyong switched into bragging mode, posting a Mont to his work WeChat account.
[For Rent: Approximately 1,000 square ters available in Fuli Plaza's Block A.]
[My son-in-law bought an entire office floor, but alas, the area is too large, and we'll only be using half of it.]
[This is my own office floor, so the price is definitely more favorable than market rate. First co, first served!]
In the nine-square photo grid, the first three were videos. The last six were photos of the purchase contract, with sensitive information like the na and contract number redacted. The price was also blurred, though one could vaguely make out 880 million. The 1,600 square ter detail, however, was left untouched. There were also photos of the property ownership certificates and other docunts.
After posting, Zhang Fuyong stared at his phone. Sure enough, in less than two minutes, the comnts, likes, and private ssages were countless.
Zhao Lizhen ca out of the bathroom and saw him grinning like an idiot. "What are you laughing at?"
"Look at my WeChat," Zhang Fuyong said, keeping her in suspense.
Although it was his work account, he had, of course, added his wife as a friend. Zhao Lizhen curiously opened his Monts and burst into laughter.
"I had no idea you were such a show-off!"
Zhang Fuyong smacked his lips. "I'm accomplishing three things at once. First, I'm getting so business done. Second, my son-in-law gets to show off. And third, it'll really tick soone off."
"Who?" Zhao Lizhen asked.
Zhang Fuyong showed her the chat history, and she quickly got the gist of it. Lu Boyu's father was praising him for having such a formidable son-in-law. He also ntioned that he'd been trying to find a few partners to get a lease on an office in Fuli Plaza. The plan was to split the rent, with each party running their own business without interference. However, the negotiations never panned out.
Zhao Lizhen snorted coldly and warned him, "Don't involve the Lu Family, it's just aggravating!"
Zhang Fuyong rolled his eyes. "Do you think I'm stupid? The mont I sent that ssage, I was flooded with private ssages. I haven't even answered several phone calls. It's not like the Lus are my only option."
Only then was Zhao Lizhen satisfied. "You handle this yourself."
"When I'm handling it, you can relax!" Zhang Fuyong guaranteed.
In fact, he already had a candidate in mind. It was, naturally, a partner with whom he had a long-standing cooperative relationship.
He had already discussed the pricing with Lin Feng, settling on the lowest possible rate. Modu was a top-tier city, after all, and their inner circle all knew that the area surrounding Fuli Plaza was poised for massive future developnt, offering great potential for appreciation. Thus, the floor price was set at seventy per square ter. They could offer a discount for the first few months, with rent collection beginning after renovations were complete. These were already very friendly terms.
Zhang Fuyong was waiting for the call from Lu Boyu's father. As expected, his phone soon rang.
Zhang Fuyong chuckled. "Here's the call!"
Zhao Lizhen shot him a look, reminding him to handle it with the proper asure.
"Hello, Mr. Lu... Yes, that's right! You want to rent it? Well... let
ask, what's your offer? Fifty per square ter? That's far too low, I'd need at least ninety! I'm already offering it for a song. You're well-connected, go ask around and see if you can get anything for fifty per square ter. Alright, you think about it. I'm going to bed!"
After hanging up, Zhang Fuyong sneered. He's dreaming. Fifty-one per square ter? Why doesn't he just go rob soone? The nerve...
Afterward, Zhang Fuyong contacted a few mutually acquainted clients. The price was finally negotiated to seventy-five, five yuan above the floor price.
He imdiately posted another Mont.
[Already rented out. No need to call and inquire.]
In less than thirty seconds, Mr. Lu called again. Zhang Fuyong bluntly told him that the new tenant was a business partner he had worked with for many years. Even with such a rock-solid relationship, the price hadn't dropped to seventy. Where did he get the audacity to think he would get it for fifty?
That night, Zhang Fuyong slept with his mouth agape.
「On the other side.」
Lin Feng was telling the children a story, and the topic of tents ca up. The kids were very interested in the tent depicted in the picture book.
"Daddy, we can sleep inside a tent, right?"
"Yes, you can."
"Will it be cold inside?"
"No, it won't!"
"Then let's buy a tent and sleep outside, okay?"
"It's cold outside," Lin Feng considered, "how about this? We set up the tent inside the house, okay?"
The children thought pitching a tent outdoors would be more fun. Lin Feng pondered for a mont. Then I'll just wait until they fall asleep and carry them back to their beds.
Zhang Yuxi took out her phone. "I rember there's an outdoor gear store not far from here. We could go there."
Lin Feng thought for a mont. "Alright, Daddy will go buy a super big tent tomorrow, and we can all sleep inside it, how about that?"
"Yes!!" the kids chorused.
"So should we go to sleep now?"
"Okay!"
Lin Feng took the kids to wash up and tucked them into their little beds. The couple gave each child a goodnight kiss.
"Goodnight, my darlings!"
"Goodnight, Daddy!"
"Goodnight, Mommy!"
Zhang Yuxi yawned and lay down, cuddling into Lin Feng's arms. "Goodnight, honey!"
Lin Feng kissed her forehead. "Goodnight, darling!"
「The next day.」
The mont the kids woke up, all they could think about was the tent.
"Alright, alright!" Lin Feng promised. "Daddy will go out and buy one in a bit!"
After breakfast, he went out to buy the tent. Sure enough, there was an outdoor gear store nearby with a wide selection. When Lin Feng stated his requirents, the owner presented him with low, dium, and high-end options.
Ultimately, Lin Feng chose a model priced around three thousand yuan that could accommodate ten people. It was 4.5 ters long, 3.2 ters wide, and 2 ters high, with a double-layered construction thick enough to withstand moderate rain. It also ca with plenty of freebies: two cutlery storage bags, two multifunctional solar-powered lights, a military shovel, a hammock, pegs and windproof ropes, a folding bucket, and other tools. There were also inflatable pillows and air mattresses. He got eight foil moisture-proof mats, buying the extras himself.
Taking Lin Feng's needs into account, the owner swapped one of the single sleeping bags for a double.
"Interested in a portable toilet?" the owner asked with a smile.
"Let
see," Lin Feng nodded.
After the owner gave a personal demonstration, Lin Feng decided to buy it on the spot.
"If you're going camping, you can't go without a barbecue," the owner continued. "Barbecuing is so much fun; it's the best part of camping. I sell grills and charcoal here. I can also set you up with dining mats, and if you don't need those, we have folding chairs and canopies as well."
Lin Feng had originally just planned to pitch a tent in the yard or indoors to play with the kids. It was only upon entering the store that he realized it had everything he could possibly need. Besides, the weather for the next couple of days is supposed to be nice, so it's actually perfect for camping. The last ti we planned a picnic, we ended up having to go to the countryside instead. This could be our chance.
After checking the goods, Lin Feng said to the owner, "Okay then! Help
get all these items ready!"
The owner's face lit up with a smile. "Sure thing. I'll load it all into your trunk for you."
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