novellk Chapter 129 Facing the Great River, Spring Blossoms
Chapter 129 Facing the Great River, Spring Blossoms
The announcement that Chen Dong had decided to participate in the Starcard competition for "Escape from Chickenkov" sparked considerable discussion.
His video of going head-to-head with a popular Japanese video game blogger at the Jianghu Game Expo caused quite a stir in China.
Moreover, the fact that the owner of Starcard personally participated made players, fans, and casual observers aware of Starcard's emphasis on this competition.
Some media figures who were initially skeptical of the competition organized by Xingka were also hesitant to continue publishing negative comments.
As for Starcard and the Escape from Chickenkov player fan base, they showed even more enthusiasm and anticipation for the competition.
However, while the entire internet was focused on Starcard and "Escape from Chicken Cove," Chen Dong had already quietly arrived at the Qiantang Mountain and Water Villa District.
"Are you Mr. Chen? Please come with me."
As soon as Chen Dong parked the car, the sales staff at the sales office immediately came up to him with ingratiating smiles on their faces.
"Have a smoke, Mr. Chen."
Salesman Xiao Wang took out half a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, shook one out, and handed it to Chen Dong.
"Thanks, but I don't smoke."
Chen Dong waved his hand, refusing to take the cigarette offered by the other party.
He wasn't lying; he really doesn't smoke.
Faced with Chen Dong's rejection, salesman Xiao Wang was momentarily stunned, but quickly recovered.
"It's good not to smoke. Smoking is too harmful to your health. It seems I should learn from Mr. Chen and try to quit smoking."
Salesman Xiao Wang chuckled, taking back the half-pack of cigarettes while casually flattering Chen Dong.
Based on his past experience, some successful middle-aged and older business owners would always follow up with a lecture when they heard him say that, in order to satisfy their sense of superiority as teachers.
However, this approach didn't work on Chen Dong.
Chen Dong didn't respond, but walked straight toward the conspicuous sales office.
Seeing this, Xiao Wang, the salesman, quickly followed behind Chen Dong, just like a henchman behind a boss in a movie.
"Mr. Chen, welcome to Qiantang Mountain and Water Villa."
As soon as I stepped into the sales office of the villa area, two saleswomen in uniforms stood by the automatic sensor door and bowed to welcome me.
It must be said that this approach can indeed be quite effective for bosses who care a lot about their image.
However, Chen Dong was not interested in this. He simply nodded and sat down on an exquisite leather sofa in the sales office.
"Manager Wang, when can we go see the apartment?"
Taking a cup of warm Longjing tea from the waitress, Chen Dong took a small sip and got straight to the point.
He has a straightforward personality and doesn't like complicated procedures.
If he's satisfied with the house, he could even sign the contract and make payment today.
After all, housing prices on Earth had already peaked three to five years ago and started to decline slowly. However, in Hangzhou, a first-tier city, the price reduction in residential areas within the Third Ring Road and most villa areas is much slower.
To be honest, buying a house at this time is not a very good choice for Chen Dong.
However, he has already decided to sell the house left by his original parents and start a new life. If he trades in the old house for a new one, he only needs to pay the difference in price.
Seeing that Chen Dong was completely unpredictable, salesman Xiao Wang tugged at his collar and couldn't help but complain inwardly that the heating in the sales office was a bit too strong.
"Mr. Chen, I'll go get the keys to the house and shuttle bus right now. Please wait here for a moment. If you need anything, feel free to ask any of the service staff. They will help you with any problems you encounter."
After saying that, Xiao Wang, the salesperson, quickly ran towards the room inside the sales office where the keys were stored.
"Mr. Chen, please feel free to contact me anytime if you need anything."
Chen Dong wasn't one to be pretentious, so he nodded slightly, indicating that the waitress could go about her business.
Salesman Xiao Wang kept his word. Before Chen Dong had even finished his cup of tea, he rushed back, his forehead covered in fine beads of sweat.
With over a decade of experience selling villas, salesman Xiao Wang didn't rush to speak. Instead, he took a deep breath before speaking in a calm voice.
"Mr. Chen, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I'll take you to see the apartment now."
Although the number of buyers for Qiantang Mountain and Water Villas has decreased significantly due to the economic downturn in recent years, the shuttle bus used for commuting has still opted for a relatively high-end model.
Not only is it comfortable to sit in, but it's also quite fast. The windshield at the front of the car also prevents Chen Dong, who is sitting inside, from facing the cold autumn wind.
"Mr. Chen, according to your requirements, there are only two villas that meet your criteria. Both are located within a few hundred meters of the Qiantang River, and are in the best locations for river views."
The main selling point of the Qiantang Mountain and Water Villa District is its view of the Yangtze River and the beauty of spring flowers.
However, even within the same villa area, villas in different locations can be categorized into different grades, with significant price differences.
Chen Dong still didn't respond, but instead turned his head to observe the residents in the villa area and the community's supporting facilities.
Compared to residential communities that need to accommodate hundreds or thousands of residents, Qiantang Mountain and Water Villas has at most a hundred or so detached villas, which can accommodate a maximum of a hundred or so households.
Noticing Chen Dong's actions, salesman Xiao Wang took the initiative to introduce, "Mr. Chen, rest assured, the residents living in the Qiantang Mountain and Water Villa District are all high-class people with high quality. In addition, the villas are all detached, so you don't need to worry about being disturbed by your neighbors."
Furthermore, the villa area boasts comprehensive facilities, and you can contact the property management at any time if you have any needs after moving in.
Chen Dong merely nodded slightly at the flattering words spoken by Xiao Wang, without fully believing them.
Whenever a sale is involved, before payment is made, the seller will exaggerate the merits of their product and treat the buyer like a sweetheart.
But once the buyer pays, in the seller's eyes, the sweetheart quickly becomes the worthless old hag, losing most of its value.
Before long, Chen Dong arrived at the first villa for sale that the salesman, Xiao Wang, had mentioned.
"Mr. Chen, this fully furnished villa features a modern minimalist style, which has been quite popular in recent years. A young and successful entrepreneur like yourself should like this style."
After swiping the card to open the door, Xiao Wang, the salesperson, didn't go in directly. Instead, he stood at the doorway, turning to the side in a gesture of invitation, as if he were a butler welcoming Chen Dong back.
It must be said that this small detail of his did have a good effect.
At least it allows potential buyers to directly identify with the homeowner.
Chen Dong then entered the three-story villa.