Going home for the Chinese New Year with a year-end bonus of 100 million

After hanging up the phone, Yang Fan already had a clear destination in mind.

He stepped on the gas and sped off towards the university town.

More than two hours later, the car exited the highway and entered the university town area.

Looking at the streets around him, which had clearly become old but were still full of life, Yang Fan knew that he had come to the right place.

However, instead of rushing to look at the stalls, he began looking for a place to stay.

Only with a stable home can one enjoy a fulfilling life.

We must first settle this large family in a safe place.

The house must be big.

My own family, my third uncle's family, and later Lin Xiaoyu's parents—at least three families.

Staying in a suite is definitely not realistic; it's too crowded and inconvenient.

The best option is a detached two- or three-story self-built residential building.

Fortunately, this area has no shortage of these kinds of houses.

Yang Fan parked his car on the side of the road and looked around. Everywhere, on the walls and utility poles, there were small, annoying posters that said "Room for Rent".

He made a few phone calls and visited two places.

The results were all unsatisfactory; either the lighting was too poor and the environment was too damp, or the layout was bad and the hygiene was also worrying.

His time is precious right now, and he doesn't want to waste too much energy on this kind of thing.

"Forget it, let's just find an agency."

He can just pay a little more in agency fees; it'll save him time and effort. He's not short of money right now.

I made some inquiries and found out there was a real estate agency nearby.

He went inside, and a young receptionist immediately came to greet him.

"Hello sir, how can I help you?"

I want to rent a place.

"Okay, sir. What kind of apartment are you looking to rent? Do you have a specific preference?"

Yang Fan nodded and stated his needs directly:

"I want to rent an entire residential building. I don't mind having a lot of rooms, but the conditions need to be good, preferably with each bedroom having its own bathroom."

The receptionist's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

This is a big client.

"Sir, your request is not unreasonable. There are quite a few houses like this in this area."

"There are mainly two types. One is newly renovated, which is fully equipped with facilities and appliances."

"The other type is older, in worse condition, but much cheaper. Which one do you prefer?"

"Do you have detailed information? Let me take a look."

The receptionist didn't dare to be negligent and quickly came over with a tablet computer.

"Sir, these are the apartment layouts you requested. You can take a look at them first."

Yang Fan scrolled through the screen and found that the rent here was indeed not expensive.

A two- or three-story building like this usually rents for around two thousand yuan a month. In the city center, you couldn't find a place that rented for twice that price.

He flipped through a few pages, his gaze finally settling on a property.

It was a three-story building with a separate courtyard.

The first floor has a huge living room and kitchen, plus a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom.

I have two apartments on the second and three floors, each with its own bathroom.

This layout is practically tailor-made for them!

The apartment on the first floor is convenient for my parents to live in.

There are two apartments on the second floor, one for Uncle San's family and one for Xiaoyu's family.

The two apartments on the third floor are enough for myself, Xiaoya, and my cousin Yang Hao to stay in.

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perfect!

But the rent for this apartment is indeed the most expensive here, with a listed price of 4000 per month.

Yang Fan pointed to the picture of the building on the screen and said to the receptionist, "This is the one. I want to rent this one."

The waiter was clearly taken aback and looked at him with some surprise.

"Sir, are you sure you want this set?"

"Sure."

The waiter hesitated for a moment, but still told the truth:

"Sir, to be honest, this apartment has been listed for a long time but hasn't been rented out because the rent is one of the highest in the area."

"Most of the people who rent rooms here are looking for cheap accommodations."

"Properties with good renovations and high rents are actually harder to rent out."

"Alright then," he gritted his teeth, as if making a major decision:

"Our agency's policy is that the agency fee is one month's rent."

"I'll give you a discount on this apartment; I'll only charge you 3000 in agency fees. What do you think?"

Yang Fan felt that the other party was quite honest and took the initiative to give up 1,000, which made him feel more favorably toward them.

"Can."

"How long are you planning to rent for? The shortest rental period we offer is quarterly."

"What's the longest you can rent it?" Yang Fan asked in return.

"Well... I'll have to ask the landlord. He lives nearby. How about I call him over so you can talk in person?"

"it is good."

The agent immediately called the landlord.

About ten minutes later, a middle-aged man who looked to be around fifty years old and had a friendly appearance came over.

The agent briefly explained the situation, and the landlord came over and shook hands with Yang Fan.

"Young man, I heard you want to rent my house?"

"Yes, Uncle."

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"The agent said, 'You asked how long you can rent? Young man, how long do you plan to rent?'" the landlord asked curiously.

Yang Fan thought for a moment.

Given the current situation at home, my parents will definitely be running this business for the foreseeable future. It will also take time for them to buy a house for my cousin. It's good that these families live together; it's lively, and we can look out for each other.

He looked up and gave an answer that shocked both the landlord and the agent.

I want to rent it for three years.

"Three...three years?" The landlord's eyes lit up instantly. He usually signs one-year leases for this house, and this was the first time he had encountered someone who wanted to sign a three-year lease.

"Great job, young man!" The landlord clapped his hands excitedly. "You're so straightforward; I'm an honest man too!"

He quickly did the math: "My house costs 4000 a month, which is 48,000 a year. Over three years, that's a total of 144,000."

"Okay, I'll round it down to zero and waive one month's rent!"

"Let's say it's exactly 14! Is that alright?"

Fearing that Yang Fan might change his mind, he quickly added:

"Young man, don't worry, my house is definitely worth that price!"

"The three floors combined are at least 600 square meters! And it comes with such a large yard! You couldn't find anything like this at this price!"

After hearing this, Yang Fan was quite satisfied with the price.

He nodded, decisively.

"Okay, Uncle, it's settled then."

"Let's sign the contract now, and I'll transfer the money to you after we sign it."