Chapter 125 Buying a House

  Chu Chen nodded and said: "I've already said it before."

  Liu Lao shook his head and said regretfully, "What a pity! Technical matters are easy to discuss, but as for this material, not only in our country, but also in the world, I've never heard of any country discovering it."

  Chu Chen said: "Liu Lao, don't be disappointed either. When technology develops, maybe someone will develop this material."

  Liu Lao smiled and said: "Xiao Chu, you're right. This matter is beyond our control. Since you've come today, take this incense box back with you."

  Although Liu Lao said so, Chu Chen could still tell that he was reluctant to part with the incense box. So he said: "Liu Lao, actually, I'm just curious about this thing. Since you like it, why don't we leave it here for now? Besides, my place isn't as safe as yours, there's no safe deposit box, if it gets lost, I'll have nowhere to cry."

  Liu Lao knew that this was just Chu Chen's excuse, but it was indeed like what Chu Chen said, there were safety hazards, and besides, Liu Lao really liked the thing, so he didn't decline, saying: "Since you say so, little Chu, I'll wait until you move to your new home before returning it to you."

  Chu Chen smiled and nodded: "Okay, but, Old Liu, why don't you use the new Jing Shen Huo that was just made? The effect is much better."

  Liu Lao shook his head: "You and Xiao Shu are of the same moral character, once you have money, you don't take it seriously. New things are indeed good, but can't old things still be used? This wasteful thinking is unbearable, think back to those years..."

  Liu Qingshu interrupted Liu Lao's words and said, "Dad, we all understand what you mean. You don't have to think about the past anymore. We're doing this for your own good. You've said it yourself that using this has improved your sleep and spirit. I even think your boxing skills are more impressive than before! Using the new one will surely be even more effective!"

  Liu smiled and said, "I'm already in my seventies, it's good enough to have something to use. What's the point of being picky? Alright, don't say anything more. This thing is a consumable item, once the old one is used up, we'll just get a new one."

  Liu Qingshu saw Liu Lao say so, also knew that he couldn't be persuaded, and didn't say anything more.

  "Miss Liu, were all those effects you mentioned just now real?" Chu Chen asked.

  Liu Lao hastily said: "Indeed, I think this incense has a regulatory effect on the mind. Through mental regulation, it can improve physical condition. Moreover, this change is mild, at least I don't feel uncomfortable, and besides, I've also studied it before, this fragrance is harmless to the human body."

  Liu Qingshu asked: "How is it, Little Chu? Do you need to adjust your spirit too?"

  Chu Chen waved his hand and said: "It's not for me to use. Since it has such an obvious effect, I'd like to give it to Uncle Wu and the others to try."

  "Xiao Chu, your filial piety is indeed sufficient, but such an expensive thing, won't Zi Ping be unwilling to use it?"

  Chu Chen smiled and said, "Liu Lao, you understand Wu Shu's temperament. I can first not tell him the price, if it can't be hidden anymore, then I'll just mention that Liu Niang and I are partners in opening a company, he should agree."

  "Zi Ping has been meticulous and frugal all his life, I think it's difficult, but this is your own business, whether you succeed or not depends on your own abilities." Old Liu said with a smile.

  Even if it was just himself persuading Uncle Wu, Chu Chen knew that he wouldn't be able to convince him, but weren't there Auntie Wu and the others? Through them, they would eventually persuade Uncle Wu. However, thinking about this now was useless, what he was most concerned about was a question he had thought of earlier.

  "Liu Lao, you just said I moved into a new home, does that mean my house is settled?"

  Liu Lao burst out laughing and said: "Haha, I thought you didn't care about this, Little Chu. You're only asking now."

  Chu Chen scratched his head and said: "I thought it wouldn't be so soon, I didn't expect that you, Old Liu, have already made arrangements."

  Liu Lao smiled slightly and said, "If it were someone else, then the villas in this neighborhood would really be impossible to ask about. However, I just so happen to know of one that meets your requirements. Let Xiao Shu tell you more about it."

  Liu Qingshu smiled and said, "That villa is not far from here, about a hundred meters away. The layout is similar to this one, but the area is slightly larger. Of course, the price is also higher. The owner of that house wants 30 million yuan."

  "Also, if you want to renovate it into the style here, I estimate that another 10-20 million yuan will be needed. Adding the interior decoration and safety measures, it may cost nearly 30 million. If you think it's too expensive, there is another place to choose from, but not in this district. The total cost there would only be 25 million."

  "Xiao Chu, which place are you planning to choose?"

  "Aunt Liu, what's there to say? Of course we'll choose here!"

  Chu Chen didn't think much about it and made a decision. Although this place is expensive, the people who live here can be said to have a strong background, let alone their abilities, which are beyond doubt. This can be seen from the semi-militarized management of the gate guards.

  Therefore, some people with a certain background in the capital also hope to have a villa here. This not only reflects their identity and status but also allows them to accumulate connections. However, villas here are extremely scarce, and ordinary people will not sell them. Even Zhao Qirui wants to buy a villa here, but for now, he can't find one to buy.

  Of course, in the capital city, there are not only one or two villa areas like this, but they differ in level. However, since someone like Liu Lao is here, the level of this villa area will not be too low either.

  With all the benefits mentioned above, the most important thing is that it's convenient to come here to ask for advice from Liu Lao. If Chu Chen doesn't agree, then he really has a problem with his brain.

  Liu Lao saw Chu Chen agree, and happily said: "Since you agreed, little Chu, now let Xiao Shu take you to handle the procedures, so that we can start work early."

  Time waits for no man. Next, after Liu Qingshu made a phone call, she took Chu Chen out of the door and prepared to go to the Housing Administration Bureau to handle the relevant procedures for the villa.

  When they arrived at the Housing Administration Bureau, a middle-aged bald man was already waiting there. Judging from his demeanor, he was at least an official, and his rank shouldn't be too low.

  After exchanging pleasantries, the man took out a stack of documents from his bag and placed them on the table. He then pointed to various places on the documents where signatures were required, pointing to the seal on the table, saying:

  "Remember to sign every place and press your fingerprint, the property certificate also needs you to say something, otherwise it will take five days with my face."

  Chu Chen didn't know how many days it would take to handle the property certificate for a villa like this, but he thought it should be longer than the time it took Zhou Wenping to buy that house and get the certificate. Five days was quite fast.

  It turned out that Liu Qingshu's face was even bigger, and after all the documents were processed, Liu Qingshu actually told him that it would only take two days to get the property certificate done. Moreover, these two days were because they had to transfer Chu Chen's household registration here at the same time, otherwise, it could be done in one day, which made Chu Chen secretly amazed.

  Afterwards, the middle-aged man handed over the keys to Chu Chen and bid farewell before leaving.

  On the way back, Chu Chen asked Liu Qinchu: "Auntie Liu, why didn't you tell me that you were going to transfer your household registration? And isn't it necessary to go back to the original place of residence to get a certificate for transferring household registration?"

  Liu Qinxu said: "Hehe, I didn't tell you before, just because I wanted to give you a surprise, how about it, aren't you willing?"

  Chu Chen hastily shook his head and said: "Aunt Liu, you're joking. I wouldn't refuse such a good thing, or else I'd be a fool."

  "Hehe, I thought you wouldn't be willing. As for proof, as long as there's someone who knows you, just give them a call."

  In fact, as in the case of Zhou Wenping's household registration transfer, it is also possible to handle it without the original household registration certificate, but that would require more personal connections, and Zhao Qirui would not have used so many personal connections for someone he didn't know.

  Chu Chen only then understood, so that's how it was. Then he asked again: "Right, Aunt Liu, how about the money? Why didn't that person mention it before leaving? Is this house being given away for free?"

  Liu Qinxin smiled and said: "Fool, do you think there's such a good thing? It's just that I've already helped you pay the money, so of course he won't ask."

  Chu Chen said with a surprised face: "Aunt Liu, aren't you afraid I won't buy it?"

  Liu Qinxu said with a faint smile: "If you really decide not to buy this place, there are plenty of people who want it, won't I make a profit?"

  "Then aren't you afraid I won't have enough money to buy it?"

  Liu Qinchu said slyly: "You can just deduct it from your dividend, don't forget that we just signed the contract yesterday!"

  "This is also true."

  Chu Chen scratched his head, anyway, no matter what, Liu Qinshu would definitely not lose out.

  After a while, Chu Chen thought of something: "Aunt Liu, Uncle Liu helped me find this villa, didn't he put in a lot of effort?"

  Liu Qinxin smiled and said: "Nothing much, that family owed my dad a favor before, didn't take much effort."

  Upon hearing this, Chu Chen's face turned pale with shock and he exclaimed: "What?! For my sake, you actually used up one of Liu Lao's favors, I..."

  "It's not that serious, Xiao Chu."

  Liu Qingshu interrupted Chu Chen's words and smiled: "You think it's that easy to repay my father's kindness? Your matter is just an addition."

  Chu Chen said with a surprised expression: "Even so, it's already more than enough, Liu Lao is really too kind to me, I don't know how to thank him!"

  Liu Qinchu smiled and said, "Xiao Chu, if you want to thank me, learn the knowledge of antiques well and make a name for yourself in this field. That would be the best way to repay my father."

  "Alright, Aunt Liu, I will remember your words in my heart." Chu Chen nodded heavily.

  After returning to the residential area, Liu Qinqu brought Chu Chen to the property management office of the residential area and helped him with the relevant procedures, including a pass. This way, next time Chu Chen comes in, he won't have to go through so much trouble, and at most, he just needs to show this pass to enter and exit freely.