50s: Starting with a storage ring

Chapter 326 That's how carefree the third generation of rich kids are.

After calculating the cost of buying a house, Sun Zhiwei finally understood why so many people in the US rent houses – ordinary people simply cannot afford the expenses.

Fortunately, he wasn't an ordinary person, Sun Zhiwei thought with relief. He was thankful to have opened a shop; if he had been working for someone else, he couldn't have afforded a detached house.

Having figured out the money issue, he didn't wait a week; the very next day he went directly to Lieutenant Milan's house.

When he drove to the lieutenant's house, he just happened to catch the HOA staff leaving his house.

The lieutenant saw him at the gate and immediately came out to greet him. After parking the car in the parking space, Sun Zhiwei followed him into the yard.

As a result, he immediately noticed the uneven, bumpy lawn in the front yard.

"Lieutenant, are you training troops in the yard?" Sun Zhiwei asked jokingly, pointing to the ravaged lawn.

"Haha, Lilith gnawed on this. The little one is very naughty, she eats pieces here and there, it's not neat at all."

As he said this, the lieutenant looked at him with doting eyes. Sun Zhiwei guessed that he had never been so kind to his own wife, which showed how deep his love was.

"Just now, the HOA came over and fined me, saying I ruined the overall aesthetics of the community."

“I didn’t argue with them. I gave them 100 yuan as a favor, like giving alms to beggars.”

Hey, look at what you're saying, being rich and powerful really makes a difference.

“Lieutenant, I’ve decided to buy this house of yours,” Sun Zhiwei suddenly said.

"Have you thought this through?"

"I've thought it through. Not having a house isn't a good thing; it makes it difficult to invite guests over. Do you have any problems here?"

“I’ve wanted to leave for a long time. Lilith isn’t happy staying in the city. I’ve taken care of everything here, and all that’s left is to sell this house.”

"Then let's not delay any longer. Let's find a lawyer to sign the contract now, and go to the bank this afternoon."

With their shared goal, their actions were naturally swift.

Soon after, the intermediary lawyer arrived, and the two signed the contract before heading to the bank to process the loan application.

James's credit history is average, mainly because there are no positive or negative factors, so the assessed interest rate is also just average.

Sun Zhiwei didn't care about the interest rate. He didn't plan to borrow for long and would repay the loan early when the time was right.

This is a common problem among Chinese people: they don't like owing money; they only like saving it.

Later, the concept of credit cards for advance consumption spread to China, changing the consumption habits of young people and harming countless individuals.

Half a century later, it is said that one in eight adults in the country is in debt, and the total number has exceeded nine figures, which is simply unbelievable.

Because Sun Zhiwei wasn't picky, the process was completed before the end of the workday. The lieutenant received the purchase price, and Sun Zhiwei also received the property ownership certificate.

After the two left the bank and returned to their house in the 35th block, Sun Zhiwei said to the lieutenant:
"Lieutenant, I'm not in a hurry to move in. You can move anytime you like."

"If you need more manpower, remember to call me and I'll come and help you."

"Moving? I've already moved. I moved all my clothes, daily necessities, and valuables to Pennsylvania a few days ago."

"But there are still so many things in the house."

He went in and checked it out earlier; the furniture, appliances, daily necessities, pots and pans are all still inside.

The lieutenant and his team bought the house less than five years ago, and the lieutenant's wife maintains it very well; many things still look brand new.

“You mean those furniture and appliances? They’re all old. I don’t want to travel hundreds of miles to move old furniture to a new house. I’ve already bought new ones in Pennsylvania.” “James, if you like these old pieces, you can keep using them. If you don’t, you can do whatever you want with them.”

Of course it's a good match! Furniture and appliances are free, aren't they?

Don't say things like "it's someone else's stuff," "it's someone else's bed," or "it's uncomfortable to use it." That's just being dramatic. He doesn't care at all; he'll just change the sheets at most.

The set of furniture, appliances, and daily necessities that the lieutenant didn't want may seem insignificant, but if he were to buy them again, it would cost him at least tens of thousands of dollars.

This is about rebuilding a home. There are thousands of small items, all of which the lieutenant and his wife spent several years collecting.

This rich third-generation kid in front of us is a poor man who suddenly became rich and started to get arrogant. He wants to buy everything new. I wonder if he will squander the family fortune in the future.

However, these are things his parents have to consider, and it's none of his business.

"Okay, then I'll handle it."

"When you go back to Pennsylvania, don't forget to contact your grandfather and finalize the time for your trip to New York."

"Let's go now. My poor Lilith is about to burst from being cooped up. She's longing to return to the vast grasslands."

As they were talking, the lieutenant opened the garage door and led his precious Lilith out.

"I've already called Grandpa, but he needs a few more days to confirm the time."

"I know your shop's phone number. I'll call you once Grandpa's appointment is confirmed."

The two arrived at the roadside, and the lieutenant gracefully leaped onto the saddle.

"Okay, then be careful. It's hundreds of kilometers away. Are you really going to ride Lilith back?"

"Haha, how could that be? Pennsylvania is so far away, Lilith would be exhausted. I've already arranged a special transport vehicle, which is waiting for us at the suburban horse farm."

The lieutenant adjusted his hat and extended a sincere invitation to Sun Zhiwei:

"James, we're already friends. You're welcome to visit my ranch sometime."

"There will be a chance. I'd love to see just how wonderful the ranch life that you love so much really is."

"You'll see. Goodbye, my friend. Remember to call me before you come, and I'll prepare a special welcome ceremony for you."

At this point, the lieutenant suddenly burst into laughter, for reasons unknown, and then began to ride off on horseback.

"Okay, I'll contact you before I go. Goodbye, Lieutenant."

The lieutenant, mounted on his horse, held the reins in one hand and raised the other high, swaying it with his back to him as he gradually rode away.

After watching the lieutenant leave, Sun Zhiwei returned to his new home alone, looked through each room again, and nodded in satisfaction once more.

The lieutenant has a wonderful wife, almost as good as Tong Jiajia; he's truly a lucky man.

Although we've bought the house, there are still many other things to do.

He also needs to re-register with the community and various water, electricity, and gas companies to update the homeowner information.

After two busy days, all the paperwork for the new house was finally completed, and the lieutenant has already paid all the fees for this month.

Starting in March, various fees will be deducted from his account.

Looking at the less than $1 in his account, he began to feel the urgency to make money.

(End of this chapter)