Chapter 124

Chapter 124

Chapter 124

Listen to what the old man said.

This further confirmed Fan Wumian's guess.

If I remember correctly, this old house of 5000 square meters next to the second-floor courtyard house, which is said to be priced at 15 million yuan, will be the Yanjing courtyard house that is said to be "worth billion yuan" on the market in the future and will belong to a certain Russian business tycoon.

Because of the halo of value-added, even though the outer wall was about to collapse and was supported by wood, Fan Wumian still envied it.

pity.

I couldn’t afford it in my previous life, and I still can’t afford it now.

If you grit your teeth and empty the money from several company accounts and take out a loan to buy it back, you won't even be able to renovate and clean it up.

Moreover, considering the dilapidated state of this large courtyard house, it would be difficult to renovate it to a decent level without 1 to million RMB. If you take into account the interest and other expenses, the final total cost may be around million RMB. At least it would be difficult to move in while studying at Yenching University.

Even if it can be sold for 10 billion yuan after more than ten years, the return rate is only about ten times.

Although he was very envious, after realizing that he obviously did not have the financial resources to afford such a big house, Fan Wumian stopped worrying about it and decisively chose to settle for the second best. He walked into the small red courtyard gate with the "China Medical Forum" hanging next to it.

This forum newspaper is a public institution under the jurisdiction of the health department.

Lunch break.

Since going home takes too much time, most employees choose to eat and rest in the company, lying on the table or taking a nap on a folding bed.

Fan Wumian observed carefully and found that the overall structure was relatively new. Unlike other offices, the floor was paved with dark square bricks and wooden beams could be seen when looking up.

Because the heating was on in the second-floor building, a thin layer of mist condensed on the glass, making it almost impossible to see outside.

See him bring Jiang Shixi and Pu Jiajing in without permission.

A middle-aged man wearing a dark grey jacket, about 1.6 meters tall at most, with glasses on his nose, asked curiously:
"What are you doing here? We are not hiring right now, and we are not accepting submissions or advertisements. We have moved to another place. If you need anything, I will write you the new address."

Done.

The middle-aged man wearing glasses looked at Fan Wumian seriously again and asked tentatively:
"Young man, I found you look familiar. Have you been here before? Or where have I seen you before?"

"..."

As a celebrity, it's quite embarrassing to encounter such a situation.

It would be impolite not to introduce yourself.

But when introducing yourself, you can't flatter yourself by saying that you are a star who has sold more than 700 million albums in total.

Agent Jiang Shixi spoke first and helped introduce:
"This is my boss, Fan Wumian, a famous singer from Hong Kong. I came here last time and had a chat with Mr. Ma, the deputy editor-in-chief of your Forum."

"Oh, yes, yes! Some time ago, my son was singing 'That girl smiles so sweetly' at home all day long. His mother and I thought he had fallen in love at school. After asking him, we found out it was a song."

The middle-aged man with glasses smiled happily, pointed at Fan Wumian and continued:
"When I saw your photo on the album, I praised you for being so good-looking. Later, I read a lot of news about you. You and Huang Xieqiu started to quarrel over each other, right?"

"Don't worry, I support you."

"That actor is a bad student. He plays either gangsters or mad murderers. He has corrupted my son. There must be something wrong with his brain. He doesn't look like the villain he plays most of the time..."

The mouth is quite chatty.

He muttered to himself for a while, then waved to his colleagues to watch "Hong Kong Big Star" together, without giving Fan Wumian a chance to speak.

There were a dozen employees in the office area on the first floor, and they all came over quickly. There was even a young girl who wanted an autograph.

We chatted a lot.

Finally someone asked about the real matter:
"What's the matter with you guys coming here today? When we were having dinner yesterday, Editor-in-Chief Ma mentioned that someone from Hong Kong wanted to buy this place and came to ask about the price. Could it be you?"

Fan Wumian said, "That should be right. If it's not too disturbing, can I take a look first?"

"My fellow Hong Kong people, and a big star at that, of course you are very welcome! My name is Cai Hu, and I work as the editor-in-chief. Come on, let me show you around!"

The short, bespectacled middle-aged man said this and went to the desk to get his coat, seeming particularly warm and hospitable.

Director Cai Hu smiled and said:

"Speaking of our little courtyard, it has a very big origin."

"Although it is just an antique building built in 1980, the designer is the same person who was in charge of the Great Hall. He also won a city award for designing this courtyard."

"If you have time, take a walk along the lake. There are not many houses with two-story courtyards. The inspection has become stricter. Unless it was built ten or twenty years ago, they will not approve the construction at all. It's okay to say that our place is unique."

"I'll take you upstairs first. Some departments have been disbanded, and the second floor has just been emptied. In 1999, the old leader approved a budget of 100 million to renovate the courtyard. There are tea rooms, guest rooms for reception, and a large round table restaurant. It is more luxurious than many hotels."

Go up the stairs to the second floor.

Wipe off the mist on the glass and you can directly enjoy the view of Houhai Lake.

The desks were all moved away, and the empty second floor looked very bright and spacious. Some normal signs of wear and tear added a touch of antique flavor. Many companies opened in Yanjing.

After seeing it, Fan Wumian thought that this two-story back house would be a good choice for office use in the future.

At the same time, I was thinking that Director Cai Hu was really good at talking and it would be a shame if he didn't do sales. He started by introducing wood and then floor tiles, and then from floor tiles to walls.

It is said that some of the bricks are old bricks from the walls of Yanjing, and one can even see the reign title "Chongzhen" written on them.

Speaking of it.

Director Cai Hu also mentioned in passing that the roof of the "Zhenhai Building" which was built nearby a few years ago was made of cement mortar, which is far inferior to this place.

Followed by.

Go out and come to the courtyard.

You can see patterns on the screen wall, with a big "Fu" character written on it, and bamboo and plum blossoms planted in the corners.

Then pass through the hanging flower gate, and on the left and right are the west wing and the east wing respectively.

It has been converted into a lounge and a restaurant, each with a guest room. The ground in the second courtyard is empty and obviously needs some renovation.

Walk up the stairs to the main room.

According to Director Cai Hu, his previous superiors often lived here, so the renovation was quite particular. One of the ear rooms was converted into a bathroom, which can even hold a sauna.

Then he mentioned it casually.

It was said that it was because the money was used for renovation that the old boss retired early. If the money had been used to develop the Forum newspaper, the newspaper would not be in such a difficult situation now.

Fan Wumian was pleasantly surprised by the ready-made decoration.

The decoration style is quite modern, a bit like a neo-Chinese hotel, which just happens to suit his aesthetic.

If I could buy this place.

Spend a few months renovating and tidying up the place, and maybe you can move in right away when school starts.

There was nothing wrong with either the location or the environment, which made Fan Wumian quite like it.

Especially the beams of the main house. It is said that several pieces of golden nanmu wood that were rediscovered from a renovated temple were used. The same is true for the main beams of the east and west wing rooms.

He felt that every night when he went to bed, just looking at these valuable pieces of wood could help him sleep soundly.

then.

Sitting in the living room to rest, Fan Wumian asked: "If I buy this place, how much will it cost?"

Director Cai Hu said with a smile:
"They didn't give a specific number, they just said it would be sold at market price. We asked a qualified professional company to evaluate it. The entire area is 738 square meters, including the garage, the total construction area is 585 square meters, and the price per square meter is 2 yuan, so the total is about 5000 million yuan."

"Don't think this price is expensive. If I had the money, I would buy this place myself."

"Some time ago, American news mogul Murdoch bought an old courtyard house on Beichizi Street. The area is not as big as this one, nor as new as ours, but the main reason is that the location is better, separated from the Forbidden City by a wall. One square meter is sold for 4 yuan, and the price is calculated based on the area."

"I think if we find a real estate agent to sell it here, it should be easier to sell. It's suitable for opening a company, a restaurant, or a reception club. I was thinking of finding a sister company to take over, so I put it on hold for the time being."

Fan Wumian nodded slightly.

He felt that although this yard was relatively small, its future value appreciation should be greater than the old yard of 3000 square meters next door.

There are still many wealthy people who can afford the courtyard houses that are priced at four or five hundred million yuan.

But spending more than 10 billion RMB to buy a house to live in is another matter entirely.

On the contrary, many old courtyards with an area of ​​200 to 300 square meters and a current selling price of one or two million yuan have the greatest room for appreciation.

For example, actor Yu Bai spent more than 200 million to buy two dilapidated courtyards, with a total area of ​​about 450 square meters, which may be worth hundreds of millions in the future.

of course.

Renovation and reconstruction also requires money. Even if the total investment is calculated based on 400 million, the value of 1 million means it has increased 25 times.

Considering the "emotional value" part that he still needs to enjoy, Fan Wumian feels that now is the best time to make a move and it would be difficult to find a more suitable house than this one.

The price of more than 1400 million is just about the limit of what he can afford at the moment.

As for the telecommunications operators, his mobile phone ringtones have been selling like hot cakes recently. The total number of downloads of the popular song "Learn to Meow" has exceeded 400 million times, and he has almost earned half of his income.

Since it is an official subordinate unit, it is not appropriate to say that the house is bought for personal use, as this may easily attract unnecessary attention from the outside world.

He made an excuse, saying that he wanted to open a film and television company in Yanjing, and asked Director Cai Hu to help him ask the leader when the contract could be signed.

Seeing Fan Wumian so straightforward.

Director Cai Hu did not think about selling at a low price, he just felt that he was worthy of being a Hong Kong star, with a lot of money.
(End of this chapter)