Imperial Treasure
Chapter 216 - 159: Buying a House

Chapter 216: Chapter 159: Buying a House

Half an hour later, three dishes—layered vegetables, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, pumpkin meatball soup, and minced meat with eggplant—were laid out on the table. Sui Yi served herself a bowl of rice, sat down at the table, and glanced at Ye Chunan, who was holding onto his cup noodles.

Ye Chunan sneered, pulled out a chair, and sat down with a huff, "Not bad cooking skills... My mom wasn’t wrong, you are quite sensible... But making a meal this complicated, it’s almost more trouble than it’s worth compared to instant noodles..."

"Your noodles have been soaked for half an hour, aren’t they swollen?" Sui Yi didn’t look at him but continued to eat her soup.

Ye Chunan’s expression turned sour as he lifted the lid... Heh, inside was a lump of bloated, thick noodles.

All the water was almost absorbed.

He then looked at the delicious dishes on the table...

His stomach started to cramp.

But this woman, she just stopped talking like that! Wasn’t she supposed to politely ask him if he wanted to eat?

No, this is my house, and that food is mine!

Ye Chunan was all mixed up and, eventually, not having received any reaction from Sui Yi...

He could only eat the hard-to-swallow instant noodles with resentment, and then angrily retreated to his own room...

In his eyes, this guest was way too arrogant, completely disregarding him, what a waste of such a beautiful face!

But Sui Yi was very calm, indifferent to Ye Chunan’s dissatisfaction...

At most, she found it a bit strange.

Had she done something to make him angry?

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As it was still noon, Sui Yi sat on the sofa surfing the internet on her phone, checking out some real estate and medical facilities in the provincial city...

Meanwhile, in the room, Ye Chunan was venting about Sui Yi to his friend with sharp, unabashed words...

"You have no idea how arrogant this woman is!"

"She just ate without even caring to call me!"

"Does she think this is her house?!"

"I almost threw up eating that lump of noodles...."

Knock knock, the sound of knocking on the door came, and Ye Chunan reflexively turned his head to see Sui Yi lightly tapping with her slender fingers on his open door. After catching his glance, she looked at him with a faint expression.

Obviously, he had been overheard.

"I’m about to go out now. If Aunt Ye comes back, tell her to have some food... It should still be warm... Don’t let her have instant noodles, they’re not good for health."

Ye Chunan didn’t know what to say for a moment.

After Sui Yi finished saying what she had to say, she turned around. Suddenly, she paused, glanced over at Ye Chunan, who was frowning, her expression distant and her voice clear like a spring, "The food is there, whether you eat it or not is up to you... As you said, everything in this house is yours, and I shouldn’t affect your choices because of me."

Then she turned and left.

Ye Chunan’s face flickered with indecision. After a while, upon hearing the sound of the door closing, he angrily banged on the table.

"Damn! What kind of logic is that!"

Yet it somehow sounded quite reasonable!

But this woman just arrived from Earth Town to the provincial city, right? How dare she stroll around outside alone? She’s bold indeed!

On the phone, his friend was still shouting.

"Hey, hey, what did that woman just say, her voice sounded quite pleasant, Nanzi, is she pretty?"

"Ugly!"

"...."

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This time, Sui Yi had come to the provincial city to visit an elderly lady and also to look for a property and check out medical services; after all, the time when she’d settle in the city was drawing near, so it was better to get things sorted early.

She had researched on the internet beforehand and decided on three suitable locations.

Tianhe Home, Era Community, Jiangdu Scenic Garden.

Although taking a taxi was faster, Sui Yi chose to take the bus and subway instead. For one thing, she wasn’t in a hurry, and getting to know the city better was always a good thing.

With over ten million yuan at her disposal, purchasing a nice property in the provincial city shouldn’t be difficult, it’s just that...

She didn’t expect to spend over an hour visiting two places, with neither meeting her expectations.

Tianhe Home is a typical luxury community, located beside a bustling commercial district in the city, with top-end facilities readily available. A house similar to the Ye family’s would cost at least two million, and larger layouts would go for upwards of three million. While it made life convenient, the security measures within the community weren’t stellar. With the constant flow of people and multitude of vehicles, it wasn’t suitable for an elderly lady’s recuperation and safety. Sui Yi took one look around and ruled out this option.

Era Community was somewhat distant from Tianhe Home, situated next to the city people’s hospital. The property prices were similar, and its security conditions also quite satisfactory. Other aspects met the requirements, but the city people’s hospital was not specialized in treating the type of illness that afflicted the elderly lady...

Sui Yi didn’t outright reject it but was slightly dissatisfied in her heart. She made a mental note of it, planning to choose the most suitable one later..

After viewing two locations in succession, Sui Yi walked into the sales showroom of Flower Scenic Garden and instantly saw the prominently placed, finely crafted scale model.

To the left, adjoining the bustling city center, was the apartment zone, while to the right lay the villa district, nestled against lush greenery and a verdant mountain...

The moment Sui Yi saw this model, she remembered that, compared to the two other renowned neighborhoods in the provincial city, the difference with Flower Scenic Garden wasn’t merely a matter of being several notches higher in status. More uniquely...

——It encompassed an entire mountain.

The provincial city was indeed extremely prosperous, but on the eastern side of the city, there remained a mountain. This mountain, well-known as Yujiang Mountain, boasted scenic beauty, and just the name itself seemed to possess an abundance of good feng shui.

After observing the model for a while, Sui Yi thought back to Bright Moon Community. Although it was much smaller in scale and class compared to Flower Scenic Garden, the types were somewhat similar. Here, each villa also came with a substantial yard, about five or six acres in size, with more distance between the villas compared to those in Bright Moon Community...

It was obviously a very serene place.

Since Sui Yi looked like a young girl, the majority of the sales staff didn’t pay her much attention, especially since she just stood there watching the model, quiet and with no intention of asking anything. Naturally, she wasn’t favored by the salesladies...

Except for one...

"Hello, Miss, may I help you with something..."

As Sui Yi turned around to the sound of a corporate beauty approaching from the side... she was stunned.

Sui Yi was also slightly taken aback upon seeing the other party but managed a small smile, "It’s been a while, Miss Lin."

Dressed in the standard attire of a salesperson, with an elegant and slender figure, and a delicate face, Lin Yun’s sudden reunion with Sui Yi gave her a profound sense of life’s unpredictable turns. Yet she quickly displayed a radiant and sincere smile, "Indeed, Miss Sui, it has been a long time."

Even though Lin Yun was only in her early twenties, she had entered society at an early age and was no longer a naive young girl. She was very thankful to Sui Yi internally, but she wouldn’t overdo her show of gratitude, especially in such a setting. Approaching her, Lin Yun softly said, "May I know how I can be of assistance to Miss Sui now?"

"Do you know what I’m here for?" Sui Yi lowered her gaze to observe her, her expression unchanging. When she looked at someone calmly, there was an indescribable sense of aloof supremacy.

Lin Yun’s heart skipped a beat. She composed herself and responded gently, "Miss Sui is planning to settle down in the provincial city, right? Jiangdu Scenic Garden would indeed be a suitable choice for you."

Being one of the largest real estate companies in the provincial city, it certainly catered to wealthy individuals.

Sui Yi looked at her with detached interest, then turned her face to continue examining the model.

It seemed as if she was done engaging with Lin Yun?

Lin Yun was taken aback, and then, gritting her teeth, she stepped forward,

"Miss Sui’s economic strength is noteworthy, and she has never been one to waste time on leisure, let alone visiting a real estate company... Therefore, you must be here to pick a property. I believe I can provide you with the most appropriate service."

The most appropriate service...

Only then did Sui Yi turn her face to look at her, replying with a slight smile, "I originally thought you were working in Nanxun. Have you moved to the provincial city now?"

Being willing to speak with me was a good sign...

Lin Yun, who had initially relaxed, tensed again upon hearing Sui Yi’s cool remark. She shook her head with a wry smile, "I was indeed in Nanxun, but after I earned that money from the Gambling Stones, I brought my mother to the provincial city for treatment and then found a job here..."

She had indeed earned seven hundred thousand, but with hefty expenses at home and knowing the folly of sitting idly by as resources dwindled, she was fortunate to have found work at a place like Jiangdu Scenic Garden, where a good month could yield a handsome commission.

Although there had been some troublesome events in the meantime...

But she wouldn’t discuss these with Sui Yi.

After hearing Lin Yun’s story, Sui Yi’s impression of her improved a bit, as she was also working hard to earn money for the elderly lady’s sake...

However, she quickly changed the subject.

"What about these villas? And their security measures?"

At Sui Yi’s inquiry, Lin Yun immediately cleared her thoughts and began to elaborate...

"The layouts of these villas are quite similar, with each house occupying about three hundred square meters. Including the courtyard area, it comes up to eight hundred square meters. The homes are two-story and back onto Yujiang Mountain, with access to the mountain’s streams, providing exceptional water quality, and the environment is elegant with fresh air... Regarding security, the villa section of Jiangdu Scenic Garden has eighty security guards on duty for its three hundred and sixty villas. It’s equipped with a dedicated alarm system, with patrol guards checking around the clock, plus a dedicated emergency response system... The patrol guards are all ex-military and from professional security companies, so their expertise is quite high..."

Overall, you’d get a large house, extensive grounds, and plenty of security staff...

In the sales industry, believing five or six out of ten words is usually enough, but Sui Yi knew Lin Yun to some extent. Taking her words with a grain of salt, Sui Yi felt that Jiangdu Scenic Garden met eight or nine out of ten of her criteria.

Moreover, the elderly lady had previously lived in either a detached rural cottage or the row houses of Bright Moon Community. It would be quite a hassle to have her go up and down floors every day and be isolated from visitors...

"What’s the price?"

As soon as Lin Yun paused after her explanation, Sui Yi asked directly. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)