I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 289 The Holiday Ends (25)

In the last few days of August, everyone's spirits were not very high.

The old lady is going back to China!
During the time spent with the old lady, her kindness and gentleness made everyone feel very welcome.

Now that she's leaving, I feel a little sad.

Mela and a few others surrounded the old lady, either accompanying her for a walk or chatting with her.

Although the old lady doesn't understand French, it doesn't matter, as there's Old Zhong here.

Communication isn't too difficult.

Liu Jin, on the other hand, found Mella's uncle and inquired about the price of the Château de Grüssant.

To his surprise, it really wasn't that high.

The entire estate costs less than five million euros.

Glushang is mainly known in southern France, but outside of southern France, not many people know about it, so it can't be considered a scenic spot.

Although it is very close to Toulouse.

However, the population is sparse.

In addition, transportation was not very convenient (the train service in Gruysanne had not yet started at that time), and house prices were much lower than in Toulouse.

While the Château de Grüssant can be rented out, the chances of it being rented out are very slim.

Not everyone is like Liu Jin, who can casually take out tens of thousands of euros without feeling any pain.

The estate needs maintenance and planning.

These funds were allocated by the municipal government, which puts a lot of pressure on them.

Mela's uncle said that if Liu Jin was really willing to buy the estate, he could offer a lower price.

For the municipal government, selling Château Grüssant would not only bring in a large amount of revenue, but also get rid of the burden of the estate.

“Mr. Singer, please give me a final price, and if it's acceptable, I will buy it.”

Two days later, the mayor visited the estate again.

After discussion by the municipal council, the amount was 3.8 million euros.

"Three million eight hundred thousand euros?"

Mela frowned and said, "Last year it was less than three million, wasn't it?"

“Three million one hundred thousand, but as you know, since the introduction of the euro this year, prices have generally been rising. This price was determined after discussion, and to be honest, it's not high. You can't buy such a nice house in Toulouse.”

"Uncle, what is Toulouse, and what is Gruzan?"
"No, that's too expensive. Can you make it a little cheaper?"

"How much would you like? I'll discuss it when I get back, and if it's acceptable, then there's no problem."

"Three million and two hundred thousand."

"No, that's too low. If I sell it at that price, I'll be investigated."

"Uncle, you saw it too, what's going on with Grysan?"

Every year, cleaning and maintenance of this estate costs at least 300,000 francs. Selling it will not only significantly increase your revenue but also rid you of a huge burden. How much money does Gruysand have in its annual budget?

Liu Jin listened from the side, watching Mela and her uncle engage in a heated exchange.

This girl is really hitting her uncle right in the heart!
Unfortunately, Gryzan in 2002 was really poor.

It's not about ordinary people, it's about the government being poor.

Mela said that her uncle had been planning to build a road for several years, but it had never been able to be carried out because of a lack of funds.

They proposed to their superiors that a railway be built.

The result was also unsuccessful.

No matter what I say, I have no money!

In a small town of 8,000 people, the annual cost of repairing a manor is 300,000.

Labor costs are very high in France!

But if you don't repair or clean it, the manor will soon be abandoned.

Although renting it out each year brings in some income, it's still not enough to cover expenses... No wonder the Grysang government agreed so readily when Liu Jin rented the manor.

"Then I'll go back and discuss it."

The old gentleman has passed away!
Mela asked, "Are you really going to buy this place?"

"That's great, we can come here for vacation anytime."

"How long can you stay here in a year? Besides, with such a large estate, you'll definitely need to hire people, and their annual salaries will be a considerable expense."

"Three hundred thousand?"

"No need for that, professional housekeeping companies would definitely charge a lot."

"That's it, it's just a matter of writing one book every year or so..."

"you……"

Mela suddenly didn't want to talk to Liu Jin anymore.

……

However, Liu Jin really liked this place.

I can't buy what I like with a thousand pieces of gold!
And my mom likes it too.

I'll buy it and have my mom come over for a vacation when it gets cold.

When friends come over, or we have a party or dinner party, we have a place to stay.

Anyway, Liu Jin thought it was pretty classy.

Once the train line opens, property prices here will definitely rise; we can always sell them later.

Most importantly, European policy has been relatively stable. Unlike America twenty years later, with its expulsions and repatriations... in this respect, Europe is much more stable.

And it really isn't expensive!

Especially after he had just received a large sum of royalties.

I don't trade stocks, I don't buy financial currencies, I don't invest...

Buying a house is surely an option.

Houses in Europe will definitely get taller and taller in the future.

It may not be as exaggerated as in China, but it at least retains its value to a certain extent.

Anyway, Liu Jin didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

That evening, he told his mother about his idea.

My mother was stunned for a long time before she realized what was happening.

"You mean you made a hundred million dollars in the first half of the year?"

"more or less!"

Liu Jin felt there was nothing to hide.

"Actually, there should be more, but a lot of data hasn't been compiled yet, so this is all we have."

"only?"

"Hey hey hey!"

Seeing his mother's surprised expression, Liu Jin felt a little smug.

He is not a person who likes to flaunt his wealth, and he lives a very low-key life.

My social circle is mainly based at school, with the entertainment industry just a side activity.

Everyone knows he's rich, but not many people know exactly how much.

However, in Liu Jin's view, being able to surprise his mother is better than any other X, because his mother will be proud of him.

"If you think it's good, then buy it."

Mom sighed.

Suddenly, she laughed.

"Xiao Jin, from now on, Mom won't take care of you anymore."

Your current achievements are something your father and I never imagined. You no longer need us to worry about you.

The main reason is that my mother also saw it; Liu Jin doesn't speculate in stocks or engage in profiteering.

He's all about writing books!
As long as he keeps writing, his future achievements are limitless.

She and Liu Dasheng couldn't offer him much more help.

"But there's something I need to warn you about: don't mess around with shady girls."

You can find any girlfriend you want, one, two, three, Mom can't control that. But you absolutely must get married, marry a good girl, start a family, and have a child. That way, your dad and I will be completely at ease, understand?

"Huh? This isn't the kind of thing an old comrade like you should say."

Do you think I don't want to get involved?
You're in Europe, so it's none of my business.
By the way, who is Eva?

"Isn't Eva...it's right here?"

Liu Jin almost let it slip, but luckily Eva heard the old lady call her name, responded softly, and waddled over.

Mom then revealed a strange smile.

Real hammer!
Eva is a girl.

……

The Grysan municipal (town) government responded quickly.

3.25 million euros, the final reserve price.

Liu Jin called Mario over, and after confirming that there were no problems with the contract, the deal was quickly finalized.

The Grüsang Manor was subsequently renamed Grüsang (Liu Jin) Manor at the town hall, and Liu Jin became the manor owner.

The old mayor of Singula recommended a butler to Liu Jin.

He is a very reliable old man in his fifties, a local of Gruçon, who used to be a housekeeper and has a lot of experience. He is currently unemployed at home.

His name was Fox Turner, and he made his suggestion after meeting Liu Jin.

The Grüsang... no, it's now called the Grüsang (Liu Jin) Manor doesn't need many people if no one lives there normally. Two cleaners, one for the lawn and one for the interior, plus a general laborer, that's three people plus him, four people are enough.

Turner's salary is higher, at three thousand euros.

Cleaners and handymen don't need to earn too much; 1,500 euros is enough.

In this way, the combined salaries of the four people would amount to 100,000 euros. After factoring in miscellaneous expenses, 150,000 to 200,000 euros a year would be sufficient.

Liu Jin felt that the royalties from the follow-up manuscripts of "Amélie" would be enough!

For Mayor Singla, solving four job openings at once was also a political achievement.

Happy to everyone!

The old lady was shocked when she found out.

The employment of four people has become a political achievement?
"Mom, how many people are there in Europe in total? How many people are there in Gruson?"
Even one job, let alone four, is a political achievement. If he can guarantee a hundred jobs, his re-election is a sure thing.

"Being an official in Europe is really easy!"

After hearing Liu Jin's explanation, his mother couldn't help but sigh.

……

(End of this chapter)