CHAPTER 229: CHAPTER 229: YOU WANT TO BUY MY HOUSE TOO?

"My house is well-maintained!"

"But your property status is small."

"My house is close to the dorms at the West Gate!"

"But your property status is small!"

West Gate House Owner: ...

Being close to the dorms is hardly an advantage, and having a well-maintained house doesn’t justify an extra thousand bucks. After all, even renovating a house of this scale wouldn’t cost a thousand.

Lin Xiang didn’t even say much before the South Gate House Owner helped her knock the price down to two thousand five hundred.

"Can’t go lower! If it’s less than this, I’d rather not sell!"

The South Gate House Owner looked at Lin Xiang, "Little comrade, what do you think? I say, with two thousand five hundred to buy this house, you’re better off spending nineteen hundred on my property status. I can introduce you to a team that specializes in repairs; they can fix a house as good or better for a few hundred bucks!"

The price of the house had already exceeded Lin Xiang’s expectations, so she planned to buy both places.

"I want to have another look at the house at the East Gate."

The West Gate House Owner immediately looked at Qian Cheng, "Is there a house for sale at the East Gate too?"

Qian Cheng nodded, his smile turning into wrinkles on his face.

No matter if she buys at the West Gate, South Gate, or East Gate, a successful transaction today means he gets paid!

At the East Gate, the owner was still adamant, not selling for less than three thousand two.

"Little comrade, although my house doesn’t have as much area as this place, it’s seven hundred bucks cheaper, and you can move in right away without worrying about a thing. Unlike buying this house, where you’ll spend seven hundred more and still have to renovate it before moving in, which will be an even greater expense."

"Buying from me is just the same! For nineteen hundred you can get such a large property, and I’ll introduce my nephew to you; he specializes in house repairs and only charges the cost price. It won’t cost you more than thirteen hundred!"

The East Gate House Owner looked at the West Gate and South Gate House Owners.

Seriously, aren’t we all selling houses? Wouldn’t it be better to stick to a high price?

Who cuts their own price first?

The South Gate House Owner gave him a look: Nineteen hundred isn’t a small sum; if I don’t sell today, who knows how long it’ll be?

The West Gate House Owner followed up: With three daughters-in-law at home nearly causing chaos, we need to cash the house quickly, divide it among the family, and allow us old folks to enjoy some peace!

The East Gate House Owner wanted to sell too, but now Lin Xiang had the upper hand, leaving him no choice but to actively lower his price: "Didn’t you just say twenty-five hundred? I’m in; we can handle the paperwork today."

"Twenty-five hundred was the earlier price," Lin Xiang said calmly, "If you can sell for twenty-three hundred, we can handle the paperwork right now."

Twenty-three hundred!

The three house owners dared not respond.

The prices they quoted were already the lowest they could accept; going lower meant it wasn’t worth selling.

After much deliberation, the East Gate House Owner decided to sell.

Lin Xiang smiled gently, "Then let’s go handle the transfer procedures."

As she walked to the door, she noticed the West Gate and South Gate Owners looking dejected but showing no intention of following, puzzled, she asked, "Aren’t you planning to sell your house to me anymore?"

Both of them snapped up their heads, speaking in sync, "You’re going to buy my house too?"

"It’s not me buying, I’m helping someone else. However, they can’t come over right now, so they’re asking me to help with the paperwork first, and all the money is with me. You’ll get paid before the transfer."

The three house owners didn’t care who ultimately registered the house, as long as the house sold smoothly and they got their money.

At the housing office, before giving the money, Lin Xiang took out three identical agreements, filled in each house’s location and the previous owner’s name, then pushed them across the table, "Before the transaction, let’s sign this agreement. It confirms that you’re willingly selling the house to me."

"In the future, whether the house price goes up or for any other reason, don’t come looking for me."

"Ha, the house will be sold to you, why would we come looking for you? Pass me the pen; I’ll sign first!"

The South Gate House Owner was already aware of Lin Xiang’s request to sign an agreement, so he was the first to sign his name.

The other two house owners didn’t think it was a big deal, so they signed smoothly too.

At the housing office, Lin Xiang handed the money she had prepared to Cheng An.

"Brother Cheng, would you mind assisting with the procedure and payment?"

After all, being a young woman carrying such a large sum of money at once could easily attract unnecessary trouble.

Cheng An gave her a sidelong glance, "Why didn’t you ask for help when negotiating with the house owners?"

Lin Xiang smiled sheepishly, "I didn’t think of it then!"

The day’s negotiation had gone so smoothly she’d forgotten she’d brought along someone as capable as Cheng An.

Now that they were at the housing office for the paperwork, Lin Xiang remembered Cheng An.

She didn’t even notice that the three house owners had treated her respectfully all along because Cheng An was following behind, ensuring her safety. With someone protecting her, the three owners naturally didn’t dare to act rashly.

The procedures went smoothly, and after the house owners left, Cheng An returned with the new property deeds to find Lin Xiang.

"The houses and property statuses have been transferred to your name; all three places belong to you now."

Lin Xiang hugged the property deeds tightly, her smile reaching her ears.

She’s established a foothold in Beijing!

And it was three properties all at once!

The West Gate one was for living, needing just some furniture additions.

The East Gate one required renovation, ideal for opening a shop after school started.

As for the South Gate one, Lin Xiang had no immediate use for it. Given its poor condition, she planned to hold onto it, waiting for the property status to appreciate!

Purchasing three houses cost only six thousand seven hundred. She still had over fourteen thousand left, not counting the three thousand Lin Yun gave last time.

When there’s a chance, she’d look for a suitable courtyard house to buy; her life would then be complete.

Cheng An didn’t understand what made Lin Xiang so happy about such ordinary houses.

"If you can persuade Lin Yun to revert to the Cheng surname, I can gift each of you siblings a house."

Lin Xiang’s smile froze on her face; she frowned slightly, asking Cheng An, "Why do you insist on Lin Yun changing his surname?"

"He’s your cousin, related by blood. Whether his surname is Cheng or Lin, that doesn’t change. Or, does it mean if he goes by Cheng, you won’t recognize him?"

Cheng An, with the advantage of height, looked down at Lin Xiang, "I want to ask you the same; although you’re siblings without blood relations, you’ve lived together for over ten years. Why fear him changing his surname?"