Chapter 507: Chapter 239: Yicheng Real Estate Agency, Old Friends Reunited After Years!

After graduating and getting married, they had a child. The scale suddenly increased, and at least visually, it seemed to be a C.

"Stop acting like a rogue. You’re already in your thirties, and you still don’t take things seriously!"

After Yuan Mengqi rolled her eyes at Jiang Tao and jokingly scolded him, she shifted her gaze to the big G next to Jiang Tao and changed the topic by saying:

"Old classmate, you’re doing well now, driving a big G!"

Among Jiang Tao and Yuan Mengqi’s classmates, Jiang Tao was undoubtedly the first to drive a Mercedes G Wagon.

"Haha, I’ve been pretty lucky these past two years and made some money!"

Jiang Tao chuckled and glossed over the fact that the car was gifted to him.

Maybe they were just asking casually, so you could respond casually. There’s no need for detailed explanations.

It’s like when you run into a fellow villager during the New Year back in the hometown village.

They ask when you came back and when you’re leaving, just as a formality.

You just respond that you came back a couple of days ago and will leave in a few days.

There’s no need to seriously think about the exact day you came or left.

Who cares about that!

Swipe!

Just after Jiang Tao finished speaking, a bright blue system interface suddenly popped up automatically.

[Ding! Congratulations! You have triggered a special task [Long Live Friendship]!]

[Task Name]: Long Live Friendship!

[Task Content]: Yuan Mengqi’s mother urgently needs 280,000 for medical treatment.

Help old friend Yuan Mengqi through this difficult time, and you can gain Yuan Mengqi’s permanent friendship.

[Task Reward]: Cash 560,000, Constitution +2, Charm Value +2, Item List +2!

"Special task? Long Live Friendship! Look at these rewards..."

Jiang Tao glanced at the system interface that only he could see.

After he finished reading the task content and the generous rewards, he couldn’t help the curve of his smile from widening!

Isn’t this task too easy?

Isn’t this akin to getting it for free?

All he needed to do was lend Yuan Mengqi the 280,000 medical fees to complete the task and receive double the cash reward, as well as constitution and charm points.

The key point!

This time, two item slots were also rewarded!

After Jiang Tao spent money to open two item slots, unlocking the third slot required 10 million!

At this time, all of his assets were only 10 million, not even reaching 20 million, so he was naturally reluctant to spend so much money on opening an item slot.

Now, he just needed to complete the [Long Live Friendship] skill to get 2 item slots for free!

These two item slots were even more valuable than the cash bonus and the constitution, charm points!

After reading the task content on the system interface, Jiang Tao’s gaze once again turned to Yuan Mengqi.

He couldn’t help but think of his old classmate as his lucky charm!

Meeting her triggered such a rewarding special task!

Jiang Tao even regretted not coming to find her sooner!

"Ahem, Jiang Tao, are you planning to buy a house this time?"

Feeling a bit uneasy under Jiang Tao’s suddenly strange gaze, Yuan Mengqi quickly changed the topic, saying:

"You’ve come to the right person. I can ensure you get the best house for the lowest price."

"As old classmates, I can guarantee you that much."

"Do you remember Fang Liming and Liu Haitao? They also bought their houses from me."

Yuan Mengqi smoothly transitioned her role from an old classmate to Xiao Yuan, a real estate agent.

She urgently needed money now, so she was also more eager to make a sale.

Of course, no matter how urgent she was, she wouldn’t randomly recommend something just to earn a commission.

"Oh, them? I vaguely remember, but not much."

After responding with a smile, Jiang Tao pointed his chin toward a Starbucks across the street from Yicheng Real Estate Agency and said:

"Squad Leader Yuan, why don’t we go over there and talk? I’ll buy you a coffee."

"Haha, sure! You’re driving a Mercedes G Wagon now, so I’ll enjoy a bit of your middle-class life today."

"Haha, stop babbling, let’s go."

Jiang Tao waved at his lucky charm and turned to stride confidently toward the Starbucks entrance.

Even though Ping County is just a small underdeveloped county,

they still have brands like movie theaters, KFC, and Starbucks.

However, business certainly isn’t as booming as in big cities.

Jiang Tao and Yuan Mengqi entered one after the other and sat down at a window seat.

Jiang Tao ordered an iced Americano, while Yuan Mengqi ordered a cappuccino.

The two sat across from each other, both trying to see traces of their youthful days in each other’s faces.

However, from seventeen or eighteen-year-old students to now thirty-something middle-aged people.

Both Jiang Tao and Yuan Mengqi had changed a lot.

"Why didn’t Xu Li come with you?"

Yuan Mengqi broke the silence, looking at Jiang Tao with some confusion as she asked.

Generally speaking, for major decisions like buying a house, both spouses come to look at it together.

It’s not unheard of for someone like Jiang Tao to come alone, but it’s rare.

"She went shopping with my mother-in-law and the others. I came by myself to take a look."

Jiang Tao said with a smile, shifting his gaze away from Yuan Mengqi to look at his coffee.

"What kind of house do you want to buy? Tell me your specific requirements first."

"Location, school district, price, floor level, size? So that I can give you some recommendations."

After a brief exchange, Yuan Mengqi shifted the conversation to the main topic.

"Do you have any listings for Shun Ning Prefecture in your store?"

"Pfft~"

As soon as Jiang Tao spoke, Yuan Mengqi spat out the sip of coffee she just took.

"Cough cough, sorry, sorry Jiang Tao, did you just say you want to buy a house in Shun Ning Prefecture?"

Yuan Mengqi handed over a napkin from the table for Jiang Tao to wipe his clothes as she kept apologizing.

"Yes, I have some spare cash right now, so I thought I’d buy a house in Shun Ning Prefecture to hold onto, like a financial investment."

Jiang Tao casually explained his intention while taking the napkin she handed him to wipe the coffee off his face.

"Come on, man, if you’ve got more money than you know what to do with, why not share some with me!"

Yuan Mengqi flatly said, "Listen to me, don’t buy a house in Shun Ning Prefecture! If you do, you’ll be stuck with it indefinitely!"

"Let me tell you some industry data: of the pre-sold houses over there, over 80% are listed with agencies."

"And guess what? Not a single inquiry! Let alone a transaction."

"Four years, zero deals! You see how murky these waters are now, right?"

Even though Yuan Mengqi wanted to close a deal to earn money, she would never stand by and let Jiang Tao fall into a trap.

She definitely wouldn’t screw over friends or take advantage of them for personal gain.

On hearing Yuan Mengqi speak about the dire situation of the Shun Ning Prefecture properties, Jiang Tao was not discouraged, but instead seemed happier.

With more than 80% of properties listed with agencies, it meant he had a wider range of choices!

"I have my eyes set on Shun Ning Prefecture. I feel like its housing prices have bottomed out and I want to buy at the lowest point."

"It’s like placing a bet! If I win, I can live comfortably for the rest of my life; if I lose, I’ll consider it a learning experience."

Jiang Tao looked at Yuan Mengqi with a cheerful smile, showing no intention to back down.

"Look, Jiang Tao, why don’t you go back and discuss this with Xu Li thoroughly?"

"I have every kind of house you want in Shun Ning Prefecture, but I’m really not advising you to buy."

"I strongly advise against it!"

Seeing that Jiang Tao seemed serious, Yuan Mengqi tried to persuade him one more time.

"I understand your good intentions and goodwill, but I’m still going to buy."

"What’s the largest size available in Shun Ning Prefecture?"

Jiang Tao knew Yuan Mengqi was trying hard to give him good advice.

But he had intelligence from Brother Tongzi, knowing that housing prices in Shun Ning Prefecture would surely rise.

He would not miss out on such a lucrative opportunity without full knowledge!

In just a few months, a 100% return on investment, what other financial product could compare with that?

"I remember the largest is 144 square meters, a big four-bedroom."

Seeing Jiang Tao’s determination, Yuan Mengqi stopped trying to persuade him further.

After all, they were just classmates; pushing further would be overstepping boundaries.

Jiang Tao continued, "What’s the current price per square meter?"

"The listed price per square meter is basically between 3600 and 4000, but I believe this price can be negotiated down."

Having said this, Yuan Mengqi took a small sip of her coffee to moisten her throat.

"If it can be negotiated to 3200, I’ll want 20 of the largest units."

"Pfft~~"

As soon as Jiang Tao finished speaking, Yuan Mengqi spat out the coffee in her mouth once again!

"I’m so sorry, so sorry, Jiang Tao, I didn’t mean to, really, I didn’t mean to..."

In a flustered state, Yuan Mengqi grabbed a napkin to wipe Jiang Tao’s face, wishing she could find a hole to dive into!