Phi-Fic Chapter 1384 Buying a House, Compensation
Chapter 1384 Buying a House, Compensation
The hotel wasn't actually far from their residential area, but because it was located in a relatively bustling part of the city, it took them 20 minutes to get there.
Only then did Cui Wenfang and Lu Yiwen have the mind to look seriously outside, their eyes filled with shock.
This is vastly different from when they left more than 20 years ago, making one marvel at how fast China has developed.
Although they have lived in Thailand for so many years, they still miss their hometown very much.
If possible, they hope to return to China to retire. This has been their plan for a while, and now that their eldest son is in China, it has strengthened their resolve.
Lu Yiwen looked at Hu Jian beside her and asked, "I wholesale fruit. Is it possible to import tropical fruits for sale in China?"
Hu Jian thought for a moment and nodded, "It should be possible, but if you want high profits, the imported fruits should be ones that aren't available in China, with unique and delicious flavors!"
Hearing this, Cui Wenfang smiled and asked, "How about durian?"
Lu Qinqin frowned slightly. "Mom, I know you like durian, but many people probably can't stand the smell of durian!"
Liu Meilan's eyes lit up. "Qingqing, you don't know that in China, stinky tofu, which smells even worse than durian, is very popular. For example, I personally prefer durian!"
"Durian has a very unique taste. If someone who has never tried it before can accept the strange smell, they might think of durian as a delicate dessert!"
Hearing someone praise durian for being delicious, Cui Wenfang nodded repeatedly, "Yes, the reason I like to eat durian is because I was hungry and had nothing to eat, so I picked a durian. I didn't expect that durian, which didn't smell very good, would taste so good, so sweet!"
"Because I like to eat them, your father thought it had potential, so he planted a lot of durians in our orchard. However, these things take many years to bear fruit. They will start bearing fruit this year, but the first year's yield won't be very high!"
Liu Meilan gave a thumbs up, recalling how expensive durians were in her previous life, "Durians could be imported as a high-end fruit."
There's a joke that often circulates online: a husband works hard and earns a few thousand yuan a month, but his wife wants to eat durian twice a week, so they can't make ends meet.
Some people say that if you like something, you should eat it and not force yourself to eat it.
Some people say that it's too expensive to eat here so many times; it's such a waste of money.
Cui Wenfang's eyes lit up with joy, "Really?"
Liu Meilan nodded, "Yes, I've eaten it, so I can confirm that there are people in China who like it. Of course, people who don't like durian can't stand the smell and will hate it."
Cui Wenfang initially thought durians tasted delicious, so she discussed planting them with her husband. Gradually, durians were exported to Japan and South Korea, but imports into mainland China were not significant.
However, Cui Wenfang now sees that the economy here is developing rapidly, and Shenzhen is very prosperous. There are still many cities like this in China, so it should be able to sell for a high price.
Lu Yiwen didn't speak, but kept observing her surroundings with her eyes.
After the reunion, he strolled around Shenzhen. Since he wanted to settle down in China, he needed to have a way to make a living.
After being checked by the security guard at the gate, the car was allowed to drive into the residential area.
Upon entering the residential complex, Cui Wenfang's eyes lit up. "The houses here are really nice, with lots of green space, a beautiful environment, and a strong sense of design. I never imagined that China would develop so fast. Xiufang, how much are the houses here? Are there any still available?"
Zhang Xiufang shook her head. "Mom, this isn't a house we bought. It's a house provided by Fujian Company. As long as you work here for ten years, you can buy a house at a very low cost price, and then the house will be ours. Everyone living here is a company employee. Even if there are available rooms, they're for other colleagues."
Upon hearing this, Cui Wenfang was dumbfounded. "Is it still common to allocate housing in China?"
“It’s not fashionable anymore. Now that the housing market is more market-driven, people need to buy,” Zhang Xiufang said with a smile. “This is a benefit for middle and senior management personnel, intended to motivate employees to work hard and not abuse their power for personal gain.”
Cui Wenfang laughed, "That Fujianese boss is really generous, and he must be someone who does big things."
Zhang Xiufang nodded, "Of course!"
I took the elevator up to the fourth floor. There was a single elevator to my apartment. There was a six-square-meter space at the entrance, with a shoe cabinet inside containing slippers.
However, there were many people coming, so it wasn't appropriate to ask them to change their shoes; they were simply allowed to come in.
Upon entering, Cui Wenfang and Lu Yiwen were surprised by the size of the house, with five bedrooms and two living rooms, decorated in a warm and inviting style. The extra-large balcony was bright and sunny.
Lu Yiwen was shocked. "These apartment layouts are really good. Are there similar apartment layouts and similar quality communities in Fujian and Shenzhen?"
Hu Jian replied, "Yes, there is. It's just two streets away. There's a residential area that's similar to ours, and there should still be some units available, but the prices are quite high!"
"How much per square meter?" Lu Yiwen asked.
Hu Jian replied, "That community is a high-end development, with an average price of 9,000 yuan per square meter. The better floors are over 9,500 yuan per square meter, while the lower floors are no less than 8,500 yuan per square meter. However, the basic renovations are already completed. You can move in after a little cleaning and some furniture. The developers and property management there are very strict and do not allow any renovations to avoid waste and damage to the buildings."
"The price is acceptable, but are the developer and property management reliable?" Lu Yiwen asked.
Hu Jian nodded, "It's reliable because it's invested in by our Sifangdao Real Estate, and the property management is also handled by our company. They're all veterans, so they're highly qualified."
"Oh? From your company?" Lu Yiwen asked in surprise.
Hu Jian nodded and introduced Liu Meilan, "This is Ms. Liu Meilan, Xiufang's sworn sister. Today, she is representing the Liu family to help receive everyone. Ms. Liu is also the CEO of Sifangdao Investment Company."
Lu Yiwen was taken aback, then quickly shook hands, "Ms. Liu, thank you for taking care of Hu Jian, and thank you Xiufang for your favor towards Hu Jian."
Liu Meilan smiled and said, "We're all family, no need to be so polite."
Lu Yiwen thought for a moment, then said, "I want to buy five houses. When my wife and I get old, we'll come back here to retire. You four siblings, one house each!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Qinqin quickly refused, "Dad, you don't need to buy me a house. When I got married, you already bought me a villa as my dowry."
“But…” Lu Yiwen didn’t want his daughter to feel neglected just because he had acknowledged his biological son.
Lu Qinqin's attitude was firm: "Dad, my family is in Thailand, and I can't live here permanently. Buying me a house would be a waste. Besides, I already have a dowry. In the future, I'll mostly come back to visit relatives."
Karu also refused, saying, "Father-in-law, there's no need to buy us a house. You've already given us a lot. You should worry more about my eldest brother and two younger brothers."