ryethenovel Chapter 40 I Really Don't Want to Pretend
Chapter 40 I Really Don't Want to Pretend
"Hey, Senior Sister Chen Ya, Senior Brother Wang Yang!" Tang Yuwei recognized the people at a glance and greeted them with a bouncy and excited tone.
That's right, it was Chen Ya and Wang Yang from the company who came.
Chen Ya was dressed very simply, in a long trench coat and black boots. Although her figure was covered up, she still exuded a certain charm, and there was an inexplicable aloofness between her brows.
Wang Yang, on the other hand, was wearing an ill-fitting shirt and trousers, with wrinkles around his shoulders and neck, which gave him a greasy, suave air about him.
"Lin Chen? Yuwei, what are you doing here?" Chen Ya also saw them. She was stunned for a moment, her gaze sweeping over Lin Chen and then landing on Tang Yuwei. She felt a little strange.
When Lin Chen and Chen Ya were together, they often discussed buying a house here. Chen Ya liked this development the most because it was convenient to get around, there was a park across the street, and a large supermarket behind it.
Lin Chen once swore to her, "I will buy you a house here someday."
"I came with the class monitor to look at the house, are you guys here too?" Lin Chen didn't say anything, but Yuwei responded enthusiastically. She and Chen Ya lived in close proximity to each other, so they got along well.
"Looking at apartments?" Wang Yang scoffed as if he'd heard a joke, his tone dripping with sarcasm: "Lin Chen, it's not that I look down on you, but the apartments here are all around 200 square meters. Can you afford them?"
He knew Lin Chen's background all too well—he came from a rural area, his parents were farmers, and he had been working at the company for ten years but was still stuck at the bottom, earning a much lower salary than him. Where would he get the money to buy a house here?
Lin Chen ignored Wang Yang, instead glancing at Chen Ya. He thought of the promise he'd made to her, and felt a pang of sadness: "I can't afford it, can you?"
Honestly, Lin Chen insisted on choosing this property, partly because of that promise.
Is Chen Ya now dating Wang Yang?
Wang Yang smiled smugly: "I can afford it." Then he turned to his salesperson and said loudly, "Excuse me, do you have any better or bigger houses than this one? I still think this one is a bit too small."
His male salesman was very cooperative: "Brother Wang, this is the largest unit we have here."
Wang Yang remained strangely calm, because he knew this was the largest apartment he owned. Any bigger and he really couldn't afford it. He hadn't originally planned to come here to look at apartments today, but Chen Ya said she liked it, so he came anyway.
After buying this house, he believed that Chen Ya would definitely accept his advances.
"Chen Ya, what do you think? Should we buy this set?" Wang Yang looked at Chen Ya, his tone deliberately ingratiating.
"It's your choice to buy a house, as long as you like it. It has nothing to do with me," Chen Ya replied casually, but she felt a little uneasy inside.
"Give me some advice," Wang Yang persisted.
Chen Ya looked around and said perfunctorily, "It's pretty good. The lighting and view are both good. If the price is right, I can buy it."
Wang Yang immediately asked the male salesperson, "How much is this set?"
"Brother Wang, this house is in high demand, it's 3000 per square meter." The male salesman smiled shrewdly.
This salesperson is ruthless, so Lin Chen naturally remained silent.
"How much? 3000?" Wang Yang was taken aback. This price was really too high, and he couldn't accept it.
That set would cost over 60 yuan, wouldn't it?
In recent years, Wang Yang has been indulging in eating, drinking, having fun, gambling, and prostitution, and hasn't saved any money.
He got the money to buy the house from his parents. He's only a little over 10 years old. He could have bought a 100-square-meter apartment in another development for at most 25 yuan. He also has some money in his housing provident fund, so it wouldn't have been a problem for him.
But buying this set now is really a bit difficult.
Seeing Wang Yang hesitate, the male salesperson said, "Brother Wang, if you make a deposit now, I can ask the manager for a discount of 100 yuan, making it 2900 yuan per square meter. This is the limit I can go for; I really can't go any lower."
"Um, um... how much is the down payment?" Wang Yang stammered, glancing guiltily at Chen Ya.
Male salesperson: "The minimum down payment is 50%."
"Oh no, really? Everyone else only makes a 2% down payment."
Male salesperson: "Well, because we only sell completed properties here, not off-plan properties, the boss needs to recoup funds, so we require a 50% down payment, which will also reduce your loan interest."
Wang Yang was completely stunned. He looked at Chen Ya and said in a weak voice, "I'll think about it some more."
A wave of disappointment washed over Chen Ya, but she still said understandingly, "Let's take another look, there's no rush."
Lin Chen immediately saw through his embarrassment and deliberately laughed, "Wang Yang, you can't possibly not afford it, can you?"
Wang Yang seemed to have found an outlet for his anger, and immediately snapped, "I can't afford it, but you can?"
Lin Chen, having watched the spectacle to his heart's content, replied to his female saleswoman, "Miss, are you sure you don't have a bigger one? I really think this one is too small."
Ye Qian wasn't sure if Lin Chen was pretending, but she replied coldly, "We really don't have that. If you want something bigger, you'll have to look at our detached villas."
Oh yeah, and the villa too. Oh my god, Lin Chen really forgot about it.
"Then take me to see the villa," Lin Chen said bluntly.
The salesperson's eyes widened in doubt: "Really? Our detached villas here, between 250 and 300 square meters, come with private gardens, garages, and swimming pools. They have excellent natural light and ventilation, and the prices hover around one million?"
"Can."
"Shall I take you to see the model apartment first?"
"No need," Lin Chen waved his hand, "Just take us to see the existing apartments, preferably the one in the best location and the largest one."
Wang Yang was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter: "A detached villa? Lin Chen, are you kidding me? One million? How are you going to buy it with your meager salary?"
Chen Ya also felt that Lin Chen was putting on airs and couldn't help but advise, "Lin Chen, there's no point in pretending to be rich when you're not. We know you were just promoted to senior engineer and your salary has increased a bit, but a villa is not something you can afford."
She even felt a little contemptuous, thinking that Lin Chen was trying to save face in front of her.
Lin Chen, not wanting to waste words, said to Ye Qian, "Hurry up and lead the way."
Seeing his determined expression, which didn't seem like he was joking, Ye Qian quickly nodded, "Okay, sir, please follow me."
Wang Yang and Chen Ya followed along as if possessed. Wang Yang wanted to see how Lin Chen would handle the situation and was determined to laugh at him later. Chen Ya, on the other hand, was secretly curious about what the villa actually looked like.
The group followed the salesperson to a villa at the far end of the residential complex. It was a white European-style building with a red roof. In front of the door was a spacious garden with various flowers and a small swimming pool.
Stepping into the villa, you'll find a high-ceilinged living room with huge floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing sunlight to flood the entire room. The first floor has a kitchen, dining room, living room, and a bedroom for the elderly. The second floor has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a huge terrace.
What woman wouldn't be bewildered by a villa like this?
Tang Yuwei stared in disbelief, exclaiming, "Wow, this house is so beautiful! Class monitor, look at this garden! We can fill it with flowers, build a swing, and this terrace—we can watch the stars at night!"
She excitedly wandered through the rooms, her face beaming with joy, as if she were buying a house herself. After seeing this house, Chen Ya realized what a difference it was. She had thought the previous house was already very good, but without comparison, there is no harm.
"Sir, what do you think of this one? This is the largest detached villa in our community, 300 square meters, with a total price of 105 million," the salesperson introduced respectfully.
Lin Chen nodded, his tone indifferent: "This one will do."
These words struck like a thunderbolt, leaving everyone stunned for a long time. Chen Ya's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief—he really wanted to buy it?
"Really? Then how much down payment are you planning to make, sir?" The saleswoman's eyes lit up. She actually thought Lin Chen was just here to take a look, so she didn't give him much of a presentation.
"I don't have a down payment," Lin Chen said casually.
"Hahahaha!" Wang Yang laughed so hard he couldn't stand up straight, as if he had heard the funniest joke of the year. "I knew you were faking it!" Chen Ya also shook her head in disappointment, her eyes instantly dimming. Sure enough, he was just putting on a brave face.
"I'll pay in full," Lin Chen added casually.
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The air seemed to freeze instantly. Tang Yuwei gasped, while Chen Ya's chest heaved, feeling as if she were about to burst.
"Full payment?" The salesperson beamed, then after a moment's realization, quickly replied, "Yes, sir, I'll go and process the paperwork for you right away."
With a soft "beep," the card reader emitted a clear message: "Payment successful."
"Congratulations, Mr. Lin, you are now our valued homeowner!" Ye Qian handed over the purchase contract with both hands, her attitude extremely respectful. If Lin Chen had such a beautiful girlfriend, she would have been completely swayed by her.
Wang Yang's face turned deathly pale. He opened his mouth, but found his throat tight, unable to utter a single word. He had to agonize for ages over buying a 60 yuan house, while Lin Chen bought a million-yuan villa without batting an eye, and in full? The enormous disparity nearly drove him to the brink of collapse.
Chen Ya's face flushed red and then paled. She stared at Lin Chen's familiar profile and felt that after all these years, she had no idea about him at all. He was so rich in inner beauty.
At this moment, Lin Chen and Yuwei were chatting on the terrace. A ray of sunlight was shining on his face, making him look even more handsome than before.
She suddenly felt that no matter how clueless Lin Chen was about human affairs, it didn't really matter anymore.