HPDBC Chapter 66: A Complete Package of Food, Clothing, Housing, and Transportation
Chapter 66: A Complete Package of Food, Clothing, Housing, and Transportation
Housing prices in Harbin are not high; the most expensive are around 30,000 yuan per square meter, and anything above 20,000 yuan per square meter is considered a high-end neighborhood.
Huang Tian had done his homework beforehand and brought his parents to Fuli Jiangwan New City in Songbei District.
This is one of the most upscale residential communities in Harbin.
Built along the river, it boasts a beautiful environment and top-notch property management.
The real estate agent was already waiting at the door. When he saw the two cars drive up, his eyes widened, and he jogged over to greet them, his attitude almost obsequious.
Whether it's the Pamei or the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, it all means that Huang Tian and his group definitely have the financial means to buy a house in this neighborhood.
"Mr. Huang, uncles and aunts, good afternoon!"
"Are all the houses we wanted to see ready?"
Huang Tian parked his car at the entrance and then followed the real estate agent into the residential area.
Chen Xiumei and Huang Xudong both nodded in approval at the community's greenery and sanitation.
Compared to the neighborhood they live in now, it's like heaven and earth.
"Everything is ready. The owner of the 392-square-meter unit is waiting for you upstairs!"
The group took the elevator to the 21st floor.
The armored door opened, revealing a huge living room.
The entire wall is made of floor-to-ceiling windows, and the Songhua River is right outside the window.
The river is wide, and the skyline of Harbin is visible on the opposite bank.
"This...this is way too big!"
Chen Xiumei stood at the door, not daring to go inside.
392 square meters, four bedrooms, two living rooms and five bathrooms.
The living room alone is seventy or eighty square meters, with a ceiling height of at least three and a half meters, so you won't feel cramped at all.
The living room floor is covered with marble, while the bedroom has high-end reddish-brown solid wood flooring.
"Dad, Mom, come in and take a look."
Huang Tian led his parents inside, appearing completely at ease.
Compared to the one he bought in Guangyue Zunfu, it's not even in the same league.
The homeowner was a man in his fifties who looked very refined.
"Mr. Huang, I bought this house in 2021, when prices were at their peak, at 28000 yuan per square meter. I originally intended it for asset allocation, but I didn't expect prices to drop so drastically in the past two years..."
Wang Zhijiang gave a wry smile, "But I can't bear to sell at a loss, so I haven't sold it yet. You are the first buyer this year who is sincerely interested in seeing it."
Huang Tian led his parents on a tour of the house.
The apartment has a square layout, with each room facing south, providing excellent natural light.
The developer used high-quality materials for the renovations, with the kitchen and bathroom fixtures from top domestic brands.
Most importantly, this house has never been lived in; it's completely new.
"Mr. Wang, what price would you like to offer?"
"Twenty-five thousand."
Wang Zhijiang feigned sympathy, saying, "This is already more than a million yuan less than when I bought it."
"Twenty thousand."
Huang Tian ignored him and went straight to bargaining.
"Mr. Huang, you've cut too hard."
Wang Zhijiang was speechless; who would haggle like that?
"Mr. Wang, you should be aware of the current state of the real estate market."
Huang Tian didn't back down at all. "There aren't many people in Harbin who can afford this kind of large apartment, and even fewer who can buy it in full. The reason your apartment has been listed for so long without selling is because the total price is too high, isn't it?"
Wang Zhijiang fell silent, which was also the reason why he hadn't sold his house yet.
At 392 square meters, and priced at 25000 per square meter, the total price would be 980 million.
If you include taxes and agency fees, it's over ten million!
In Harbin, people who can afford to spend ten million yuan in cash to buy a house are extremely rare.
If they really had money, they would have gone to Sanya, or bought houses in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou or Shenzhen long ago.
At the very least, prime locations in first-tier cities are relatively more resistant to price drops.
"Okay, I'll compromise again, 23000 per square meter, that's the lowest I can go."
"22000 per square meter. If you accept, let's sign the contract immediately. I can pay in full."
"Alright."
Hearing that it was a full payment, Wang Zhiwen felt somewhat better, at least he didn't have to wait for the bank to approve the loan.
"Then let's go with your price, since I really need the money urgently."
The total price was 863 million, with each party paying their own agency fees and taxes.
Huang Tian then asked about parking spaces, which cost 40 yuan each in the community.
Wang Zhiwen had bought one before, and then gave it to them for free.
"Okay, let's go buy another one."
"Tian Tian, one parking space is enough."
When Chen Xiumei heard that parking spaces were so expensive, she thought it would be better to park her car outside the community.
"Mom, we've already spent over a million on the car, so what's one more parking space? If a naughty kid scratches it, you'll be heartbroken."
Huang Tian immediately transferred 1000 million yuan to his mother to relieve her worry.
"Take this money. After deducting the purchase price of the house, the parking space, the agent's fee, and various taxes, you should still have about 80 left to decorate your home."
Chen Xiumei stared at the long string of zeros in her mobile banking app for a long time before she came to her senses.
A full 1000 million was deposited into her account just like that.
She doesn't even have this many Happy Beans when she plays Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game).
"Everyday...this..."
"Mom, please keep it."
Huang Tian put his arm around his mother's shoulder and said with a smile, "This will be our new home from now on!"
The contract was signed on the spot.
Because it was a full payment, the paperwork was completed very quickly.
The property certificate would take a few days to process, but the keys were handed to Chen Xiumei on the spot.
The elderly couple took the keys and walked around the house, feeling like they were in a dream.
It's 392 square meters; just walking around it makes you feel a bit tired.
But the elderly couple were not tired at all; on the contrary, they were extremely excited.
"Xiumei, look at this living room! It's bigger than our whole old house! With a big rotating table, we won't need to go to a restaurant for Chinese New Year!"
Huang Xudong stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the river view outside.
The thought of being able to drink tea and watch the sunset here in the future makes me feel incredibly happy.
"This kitchen is also big, unlike our small kitchen at home, where it's difficult for two people to turn around. And four stoves are enough to cook several dishes at the same time."
Chen Xiumei grew to love the kitchen more and more, and couldn't wait to cook a big meal right away.
Seeing his parents' excited expressions, Huang Tian felt incredibly satisfied.
[Transfer 10000000 yuan to someone of the opposite sex and receive a rebate of 20000000 yuan!]
The system notification sounded in his mind, and Huang Tian's smile widened even further.
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The next day, Huang Tian and his family visited Fuli Jiangwan New City again.
Huang Tian was alright, but Chen Xiumei and Huang Xudong were so excited that they couldn't sleep well all night.
They came to the property management office today to register their homeowner information and pay for their parking spaces.
The property manager personally greeted us, and his attitude was extremely respectful.
No matter what kind of residential area it is, parking spaces are hard to sell.
If you can sell parking spaces, you'll naturally get a substantial commission.
"Welcome to R&F Jiangwan New City! Please feel free to contact our property management anytime you need anything. We guarantee 24/7 service!"
After registering their information, Huang Tian took his parents on a tour of the community's facilities.
Gym, swimming pool, clubhouse, children's playground...
Everything amazed the elderly couple.
No wonder everyone wants to be rich; the difference in quality of life is just too great.
As I approached the entrance to the residential compound, the young security guard stood at attention and saluted: "Hello, resident!"
Huang Xudong nodded somewhat awkwardly, feeling a mix of emotions.
In the neighborhood where he used to live, the security guard at the gate was older than him and served almost no purpose.
Chen Xiumei straightened her back, her face full of pride.
Although they had been there yesterday, the underground parking garage still impressed them.
The ground was so clean you could see your reflection, the lights were all neatly arranged, and there were rows of luxury cars.
Their two parking spaces are occupied by a black Mercedes-Benz S-Class and a purple Panamera.
Even in a high-end community like Fuli Jiangwan New City, this level of amenities is considered top-notch.
"Xudong, Xiumei!"
Not long after I got back upstairs, several aunts, cousins and other female relatives arrived one after another.
Having heard that Huang Tian's family had bought a new house, they naturally wanted to come and see it.
When they saw the 392-square-meter apartment with their own eyes and heard that Huang Tian had bought a Mercedes-Benz S-Class for the family, they were completely numb.
"How much does this house cost?"
"That adds up to exactly ten million."
Chen Xiumei replied with a smile.
"Ten million?"
My aunt suddenly felt that her own three-bedroom, two-living-room house wasn't so appealing anymore.
The other relatives also gasped in shock, fully realizing the gap between them.
In Harbin, ten million yuan can buy five decent houses!
"Tian Tian is amazing!"
My second aunt sighed with emotion, saying that she used to be the one showing off more.
Now things are much better; no one dares to show off in front of Huang Xudong and his family anymore.
They drive a Mercedes-Benz S-Class and live in a multi-million dollar river-view luxury apartment. How can you even compare?
The second aunt leaned close to Chen Xiumei and said ingratiatingly, "Xiumei, your family is so capable every day, you must take care of our Xiaoliang in the future."
"Yes, yes, and our Xiaoming too..."
Several cousins also gathered around, showering him with compliments as if they were free.
"We're all family, we'll definitely help if we can..."
Chen Xiumei gave a vague reply, not wanting to cause trouble for her son.
Huang Tian saw this scene and understood it perfectly.
In the past, these relatives, while not exactly kicking him when he was down, certainly talked about his family behind his back quite a bit.
Now that they see their family has become successful, their attitude has immediately changed 180 degrees.
However, that's just human nature.
All he needs to do in the future is to make his parents' lives better.
As for the others?
What does it have to do with him?