High School Belle Fell in Love with Me-Chapter 84 - 83: Hugging the Fire Hydrant Was Her Open Scheme!
Liu Dayou has been waiting in the private room at the Champion Scholar Tower for an hour.
He felt puzzled. The agreed time was seven-thirty, so why hasn’t anyone shown up yet?
His phone had been taken away, so he didn’t have a clear sense of time, only feeling that it was dragging on.
He wanted to buy a pack of cigarettes but realized he didn’t have any money.
Who brings their own cigarettes and alcohol to a feast? The host surely provides them.
Just like that, half an hour passed, and suddenly a waiter brought a plate of peanuts and a plate of cold dishes, along with a bottle of Old Village Chief.
"What does this mean?"
The waiter said, "These are the dishes you ordered."
Liu Dayou was furious at that moment, "Who the hell ordered this?"
After speaking, he left the private room, intending to find Shen Chuanhe’s driver.
Then, he saw Shen Chuanhe’s driver eating at a small stall not far from Champion Scholar Tower.
He hurried over and shouted, "Master Wang, where are the principal and the others?"
The driver paused his meal and said, "Teacher Liu, the principal specially ordered dishes for you. You should eat first."
"What do you mean?"
"I don’t know either. That’s what the principal arranged."
Liu Dayou suddenly had a bad premonition and immediately said, "Give me my phone; I need to call the principal."
The driver quickly explained, "The principal said the phone should be given to you after ten o’clock. You should eat first, and the principal might call later after he finishes his work."
At this moment, Liu Dayou’s face was livid. He clenched his hands, showing a slightly ferocious expression.
At this point, how could he not understand what had happened?
They hadn’t changed venues at all! Shen Chuanhe deliberately sent him away.
...
On Li Yang’s side, the dinner negotiation had already reached a fever pitch, with both sides probing each other, especially to confirm Li Yang’s choice of university.
Starting from some small matters, like planning to hold a commendation meeting at school where Li Yang would need to attend and deliver a speech.
For example, they needed Li Yang to cooperate with the education bureau’s promotions, talking about his studies.
Of course, none of these efforts would go unrewarded.
As long as Li Yang applied to Qingbei, the combined prize money from both sides, originally eighty thousand, could be upgraded to one hundred thousand.
As for the Green Water Group’s bonus, they couldn’t handle that.
For Li Yang, money wasn’t important. Being able to spread his learning attitude and nurture a few more Qingbei juniors for Jiang City in the future gratified him.
At least, that was what he claimed on the surface.
As for Liu Dayou? The fact that he didn’t come today spoke volumes.
Shen Chuanhe’s excuse was that Liu Dayou was sick today...
The whole dinner could barely be called a pleasant affair for both hosts and guests, ending only at eleven at night.
Li Likun was about to pay the bill, but Li Yijun beat him to it.
He even felt like it was the most worthwhile meal he’d ever paid for in his life.
After seeing the guests off, Li Yijun drove the four to the hotel.
While Li Yang’s family was chatting, he smoked at the end of the hotel hallway, reflecting on the just-ended dinner.
Although the long drive had left him a bit fatigued, he’d gained valuable experience today.
Even if they didn’t contact him after exchanging business cards, at least he’d shared a meal at the same table today, truly becoming somewhat familiar.
Previously, at most, people might recognize him, but now, familiarity had earned him some face.
After finishing two cigarettes, he saw Li Yang approaching.
Li Yang whispered, "Jun, got a cigarette to spare?"
Li Yijun, while taking out a cigarette, smiled and said, "When did you start smoking?"
Li Yang took the cigarette, borrowed a light, and after lighting it, took a puff, "Tonight was packed with people, I really held back."
"Hahaha... That setting wasn’t appropriate; they were all leaders. But... Brother Yang, you made our Li family proud this time. I admire you!"
When Li Yang asked for a cigarette, he knew getting along with this younger cousin wouldn’t be too difficult.
Likewise, Li Yang felt the same way.
In Li Yang’s view, Li Yijun could be considered a local influencer in Jiang City. Even if he didn’t have high-level connections, he wasn’t a small-time character there.
His parents wouldn’t cause trouble, and with Li Yijun’s help after he left, he’d be at ease.
After some small talk, Li Yang got straight to the point.
"Jun, you’ve been in the county for a long time, and I’d like to ask a favor."
Li Yijun was immediately intrigued, eager to help with such a request.
He said, "No need to be so formal, just tell your brother what you need."
As long as it’s not bullying openly, he doesn’t mind.
Li Yang immediately said, "Here’s the deal, I have a bonus this time, totaling about three hundred thousand, and I want to buy a house in the county town for my parents. But the options are either pre-sale properties or very old buildings. I know Brother Jun has a lot of houses, and I’d like him to spare one at market price for his younger brother."
Li Yijun was taken aback for a moment but quickly smiled and said, "Little brother, you’re being distant by saying that. Since you know your brother has many houses, why talk about selling? I’ll just gift a house to Uncle and Aunt in honor as a younger generation showing respect to elders."
The houses in the county town vary in quality, but the ones he has, regardless of quality, have cost no more than three hundred thousand; a large part of it was a discount offset by work compensation, and a few years ago, the county town’s real estate prices were quite low.
However, in recent years, the county town’s real estate prices have increased significantly. Houses worth thirty hundred thousand six years ago are now worth fifty hundred thousand, and houses worth fifty hundred thousand six years ago may now be difficult to acquire even for a million.
Even though giving it away is a bit painful, it’s still within bearable range, and Li Yang, the provincial champion, is worth investing in.
Li Yang immediately responded, "Brother Jun, I just don’t have the right connections, and I’m afraid of buying a bad house. If you say it like this, I wouldn’t dare buy from you. With the house prices rising these past two years, buying at market price is already getting a good deal from you. If my dad knows I asked you, he’ll break my leg!"
Li Yijun was surprised for a moment, really wanting to buy?
Then he’d definitely sell.
He’s most abundant in houses, and at this point, real estate prices have almost peaked. Selling them would instantly bring a large sum of cash.
Li Yang isn’t asking for help; he’s helping him clear stock.
"Little brother, where do you want a house? I have houses in various communities in the county town. Qingshui Bay, completed three years ago; Yu Jing No. 1, just finished this year; even the under-construction Shihe Mansion, I can get you a house there."
Li Yang recalled these communities, and Qingshui Bay is evidently the most suitable for living and ready for occupancy.
Yu Jing No. 1 is not yet ideal, newly built and constantly bustling with renovation.
As for Shihe Mansion, it will become the highest-end community in the county town for the next decade, entirely composed of large flat apartments, with the smallest being 220 square meters.
The opening price is over five thousand, but it’s already sold out. At its peak in 2019, Shihe Mansion’s price could even reach thirteen thousand, gradually falling back to around ten thousand.
He has visited that community, and the living environment and traffic are indeed worth the price.
However, currently, it’s about finding a house for his parents, prioritizing current living attributes, and Shihe Mansion won’t be completed until next year, taking at least until 2018 to achieve a living environment like Qingshui Bay.
"Qingshui Bay then, right by the river. I just checked, everyone’s listing price is generally three thousand nine per square meter, Brother Jun, help me find one that’s 130 square meters."
Li Yijun quickly said, "You can’t calculate based on the listing price; it can’t sell at that price. How about this: two thousand eight per square meter. I happen to have two houses over there, initially allocated to me at just two thousand each. I’ll thicken my skin and earn eight hundred per square meter from you guys, how’s that?"
Li Yang quickly waved his hand, "Forget it, I’ll contact other sellers."
He just wants to buy a house and doesn’t want to take advantage of Li Yijun.
Three thousand nine is slightly high, but not excessively. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎
A price of three thousand six would surely sell quickly.
Seeing Li Yang about to leave, Li Yijun realized he genuinely intends to buy a house, not seeking a bargain.
He then stopped Li Yang, saying, "My fault, let’s go with market price, but three thousand nine is certainly not market price, some have marked it high. Three thousand five per square meter, with basic renovation, no furniture or appliances, I’ll thicken my skin and earn twenty hundred thousand from you guys."
This price Li Yang could accept, not really taking advantage of Li Yijun.
Li Yang took out a room card and handed it to Li Yijun, saying, "Brother Jun, this is your room card, room number is 608. You’ve driven all day, take a rest first, and I’ll call you for breakfast tomorrow morning, and at noon, I’ll treat Brother Jun to lunch personally."
Li Yijun took the room card, saying, "Little brother has considered so thoroughly, making your brother a bit embarrassed."
"I should be the one embarrassed, today I delayed Brother Jun quite a bit."
"Hahaha, nothing is more important than the provincial champion in high school, Little Brother!"
Li Yang thanked him again.
This is the charm of labels. In the past life, Li Yijun hadn’t been so proactive with his family.
A boss worth maybe tens of millions, being a driver for two migrant workers? It’s unthinkable.
Li Yang returned to his parents’ room, hearing his mom say, "Ningning has a good eye, this outfit today looks great, I didn’t know Yangyang was this handsome."
After Li Yang came over, he found his dad already woozily lying on the bed; after all, he drank quite a bit at the banquet.
"Mom, my sister and I are heading back. You should rest as well; it’s been a long day. We’ll come over in the morning."
They had originally booked two rooms, one for Xue Ning, but didn’t know Li Yijun’s situation then.
Now with Li Yijun here, they had to relinquish the room.
Wang Cuiping asked, "Where are you sleeping then?"
"The teacher’s dormitory, my sister’s place has beds and a sofa, not worse than the hotel."
Wang Cuiping then felt relieved, saying, "Alright, you head back first. Rest well and come over tomorrow, there’s no rush."
"Mom, don’t worry."
He still needs to confront two relatives tomorrow, so he must sleep well.
Damn it, being bullied by you guys this life as well?
He and Xue Ning left the hotel, everything was normal on the way.
Upon reaching the dark teacher’s dormitory, climbing up to the sixth floor seemed tiring indeed, and Xue Ning held onto the fire hydrant at the stair corner.
Li Yang: "..."
Xue Ning said, "I can’t move, carry me..."
Li Yang knew it wasn’t true, yet still stretched out his arm to wrap around Xue Ning’s waist, lifting her up entirely.
The fire hydrant was her open trick!
In Li Yang’s heart, still the world’s greatest open trick.
