"You put ten million in the bank, and you only get that much interest in a year. But it's different when it's tied up in property."
"I know that people like you who do big business don't have much cash on hand. But you can free it up."
"Pay the deposit today, complete the paperwork in a couple of days, and in a few more days, the house will be yours. Turn it over, and who knows how many tens of thousands you'll make."
"Miss Xiang, I don't need to tell you how sought-after property in this area is. Opportunity knocks but once. Think it over carefully."
Xiang Wan knew everything he said.
In recent years, the real estate market had been developing at a rapid pace, and property was making money faster than any other industry.
Many people disdained ordinary investments and spent their days speculating in property.
It was a pity, though, that she wasn't as wealthy as they were.
Even knowing there was such a good deal, she could only sigh in regret.
As they talked, the salesperson was still enthusiastically introducing the surrounding amenities as they left the house.
Hospitals, schools, everything was top-notch.
As Xiang Wan listened attentively, someone suddenly called her name.
"Miss Xiang."
Xiang Wan turned her head.
What a coincidence, running into Tang Haichao here.
Perhaps because he wasn't working today, he was dressed casually.
A white long-sleeved hoodie, beige casual pants, and a pair of white sneakers.
He looked much younger than before.
"Mr. Tang. What are you doing here too?"
After saying it, she regretted it.
Even though he was just in the renovation business.
Nowadays, renovation, like real estate, was a popular industry, and who knew how profitable it was.
Just because you couldn't afford a house didn't mean he couldn't, perhaps he was already an owner here.
"Probably the same as you."
Tang Haichao smiled and glanced at the salesperson beside her.
"Are you here to view the property or...?"
The salesperson left first, and they strolled along the side of the residential area, chatting.
Tang Haichao said that he had been observing for a long time, and the location, supporting facilities, and overall development prospects of this residential area were all good.
Whether bought for living or investment, it would only yield steady profits.
"Moreover, I heard that the city of Nancheng is about to implement purchase restrictions, allowing each person to own only one property under their name. For non-locals settling in the local area, it will be even more difficult to obtain the qualification to purchase property through many, many troublesome procedures."
"So if you truly fancy this place, I suggest you act quickly."
Xiang Wan didn't know about the upcoming purchase restrictions.
Hearing this, her heart became particularly heavy.
She was a non-local, and once this policy was implemented, it would be difficult for her to buy property in the future.
"Thank you, Mr. Tang, for sharing this information with me."
"Which building were you looking at? Perhaps we can be neighbors in the future."
Xiang Wan also smiled.
"Although I'm really tempted, it's not certain yet. My funds are tied up."
"Are you planning to pay in full?"
The total cost was nearly ten million; how could she afford it?
"Not at all, I can't even scrape together the down payment. I was just looking around."
"Oh," Tang Haichao nodded.
He knew what industry Xiang Wan was in. Although he wasn't in it, he understood the complexities to some extent.
As a woman, supporting so many employees and still managing to free up money to buy property was already very difficult.
"So, are you planning to find another way, or are you giving up directly?"
Xiang Wan didn't hide it from him.
"I'm not from here, as you know. I also have a younger brother who is still in school, and I don't have any particularly wealthy friends."
"The pressure of stocking up for Double Eleven is immense, so..."
"Anyway, there are other properties with potential in Nancheng besides this one. Let's talk about it after this period passes."
Tang Haichao looked at her, her face like a blooming peach blossom, so beautiful it was indescribable, and his heart stirred.
"Can you tell me how much you're short? If Miss Xiang doesn't mind, I might have some spare cash."
Xiang Wan was quite surprised.
She wasn't close to Tang Haichao.
But in their few interactions, he had shown her great enthusiasm.
This enthusiasm was different from the impetuous passion of young boys who dared to express their affection on impulse.
It was an enthusiasm that had been tempered by time, knew boundaries, was profound, and comfortable.
Xiang Wan knew that at his age, any expressed affection must have been weighed and come with clear intentions.
She thought she had clearly rejected him last time, but she hadn't expected...
Seeing her expression of clear surprise, Tang Haichao gave a self-deprecating smile.
"You think we're not close, and I'm saying this too abruptly, right?"
"Ah, it is a bit. But I'm just straightforward like this, I don't like to hide things."
"I admit it. I had a good impression of you from the first time I met you. But I'm not a persistent person."
"I know I'm not worthy of you, and I know you don't think highly of me. But in life, having more friends is never a bad thing."
"I consider myself quite worth befriending. Besides this, I have no other intentions, so you don't need to feel any pressure."
"If you're willing to be friends with me, then take it. If you're not willing, I won't force you."
The man was offering to lend her money and speaking so kindly; Xiang Wan felt extremely embarrassed.
"Mr. Tang, I didn't mean that."
"No need to explain, I understand. For a young, beautiful, and successful girl like you, it's impossible that no one is pursuing you."
"You must have met many wealthy and outstanding people. I was just acting on impulse when I said that, so please don't take it to heart."
"I don't look down on you, don't say that."
Xiang Wan was also an emotional person.
She could tell that Tang Haichao was quite similar to her in personality, being direct and speaking his mind.
"I come from a poor background and clawed my way up on my own. I've never relied on anyone. To be honest, it's the first time someone has been willing to lend me such a large sum of money, and I'm a little overwhelmed."
Tang Haichao had been secretly paying attention to her for a long time and had naturally inquired about her.
The more he learned about her past, the more he found her to be a rare person.
Now, hearing her say it herself, his heart ached.
"How about this, let's find a place to sit down, have a cup of coffee, and have a good chat. Standing here under this hot sun is not good for you."
She owed him a favor for the incident with Xiang Yang last time, and with him having said all that, Xiang Wan found it hard to refuse.
They found a coffee shop and sat down.
They talked about their entrepreneurial journeys, about their school days, and before they knew it, the afternoon had passed.
Xiang Wan learned that he wasn't originally from Nancheng either.
His experiences were very similar to hers: not highly educated, he had fought his way up from a small town.
And he not only did renovations but also owned a building materials company of considerable size.
By the end of their conversation, Tang Haichao felt as if they could have sworn brotherhood in the coffee shop, calling her his sister.
"We are too alike, you are completely another female version of me in this world."
"Don't refuse. It's not for you, but for Xiang Yang. Consider this house bought as his future marital home. I'll pay the down payment for you."
"This way, you won't feel burdened. How about this, you write me an IOU, and we'll go by bank interest rates."