On the first day, he visited the green water that gave the city its name, as well as some other scenic spots, and enjoyed some famous snacks.
As a result, that night, the two sisters asked frankly, do you need us to stay here with you?
The two even showed health certificates, and...if both sisters stayed, they could get a discount.
Qu Jianlei was really surprised. Are all the empire's service industries so involved?
He declined the other party's request, saying that he had traveled a long distance and needed to rest in the past few days.
When the two sisters heard this, they seemed a little disappointed, but in the end they politely left.
If it had been in the past, Qu Jianlei would probably have been curious about what the industry ecology of business tour guides was like.
But now, he no longer has such interest. It is serious to settle down as soon as possible. There is no need to worry about such trivial matters.
So what he asked for the next day was to first take me to buy some clothes and accessories, and secondly... to find a place to live.
At first, the sisters thought he wanted to buy a house, and they suddenly became extremely enthusiastic.
However, when Qu Jianlei heard that the average price of houses in the prosperous areas of Lushui City exceeded two thousand silver dollars, he immediately gave up this idea.
He bought a second-hand car for only eight hundred silver dollars, and the owner of the small hotel must make some money.
In other words, the price of one square meter is equivalent to three second-hand cars. How can he afford to buy such an expensive house?
Before, he felt that he was no longer poor because he had four million silver dollars, but now he seems to be really poor.
Houses in the suburbs are a little cheaper, but the average price has reached three to four hundred yuan.
However, houses in the suburbs have some advantages. They come with yards, and yards are very cheap, but Qu Jianlei decided to wait and see first.
When they heard that he planned to rent a house, the sisters were a little less interested, but they still went to find out more.
In the next time, the three of them went shopping in the mall.
Qu Jianlei discovered that the dressing style here was quite different from that in Central City, so he immediately decided to follow the local customs.
Since you plan to live a low-key life, don't look too conspicuous.
While shopping in the mall, the two sisters became interested again. They thought about their outfits every day and were very good at matching men's clothes.
Qu Jianlei is still very willing to follow other people's advice, especially things he is unfamiliar with.
As a result, he spent more than four thousand silver dollars in just one visit.
This is equivalent to buying a two-square-meter house in a prosperous area. According to the housing prices in Beijing, China, it costs 200,000 yuan.
He spent money without blinking an eye. In order to thank the two beautiful tour guides for their advice, he even bought some trinkets for them.
Counting all the trinkets, they are worth more than two hundred silver dollars, which is enough to cover the tour guide fee for two people for four days.
Qu Jianlei didn't think there was anything wrong with it. The main reason was that the two girls were happy and would be more enthusiastic about helping him find a house.
But the two sisters couldn't bear it any longer. As business tour guides, they have developed a sharp eye. They are truly wealthy brothers!
It’s okay to be a rich man, the key is to be willing to spend money on others!
They even asked, you said you had a hard journey and wanted to rest for a few days, so... do you want to take a nap or something?
Qu Jianlei didn't want to answer this question, so he just put it aside - after finally resting for a few days, I'll treat you two to a big dinner.
Beautiful women also want to save face. When they found out that this man seemed to have no interest in their sisters, they stopped pestering him.
Anyway, having a big meal is a nice treat.
The meal took more than an hour, cost more than 400 silver dollars, and half of the second-hand car was gone.
The two sisters didn't eat much, mainly because Qu Jianlei kept eating, and his appetite was as much as six or seven strong men.
The younger sister couldn't help it anymore and asked casually, "Brother Panda, are you a warrior with supernatural powers?"
"It's just a reformed warrior," Qu Jianlei replied casually, "I haven't awakened my attributes, but I have a big appetite."
The three of them did not take a break after the meal, but went directly to the housing agency. They visited three houses in a row and found seven or eight houses that caught their eye.
For Qu Jianlei, the main thing is to figure out the rental price, which is basically the house price divided by the period of fifteen to thirty years.
However, rents in downtown areas are slightly more expensive, and renting some houses for ten years is enough to buy a house.
Generally speaking, if you buy a house and rent it out here, you can get back your investment much faster than buying a house in China.
Maybe... this is a more reasonable investment?
The three of them did not go to see the house that day, but just made some intentions. The agency did not rush them, so there was obviously no shortage of business.
Just before evening, when the three of them were about to go back for dinner, the elder sister received a message.
After hanging up her watch, she happily said, "There is a very suitable house for rent."
Like Qian Rou in Central City, they both work as business tour guides. In addition to public information, they also have some news channels of their own.
On the one hand, finding housing through intermediary companies, on the other hand, they are also activating their own channels.
The new housing information is more in line with Qu Jianlei's requirements. Not only is it relatively quiet in the suburbs, but it also has a large yard.
The key is that the rent is also cheap, almost 20% lower than the market price.
The house belongs to a family of four. The man works in the government. His position has been transferred and he has gone to other planets to develop.
He left with his wife, son and daughter, and the house here was not listed with an agent - just leave it empty.
The sister contacted the man's friend and ensured that the quality of the guests was high, so she was willing to give him a preferential price.
When Qu Jianlei heard about this good thing, he made a special trip to check out the house while it was still dark.
The house is a three-story villa with a yard of two to three hundred square meters. This kind of property is relatively rare in the green suburbs.
The key is that the public security here is very good. In the words of the sisters, the neighbors are all high-quality people.
The house was built by the owner after buying the land. If he really wanted to buy it ready-made, it would cost at least six to seven hundred thousand silver dollars.
This price is enough to buy a house of about 300 square meters in the downtown area.
But the house is really nice, it's quiet in the middle of the hustle and bustle, and the rent is not high, only 2,000 silver dollars a month.
Of course, the low price is relative to the average price. There are really not many people who can afford to rent a villa like this.
It’s impossible for the landlord’s friends to sub-let the villa. If it’s too high or too low, it’s too lazy to worry about renting it out.
Qu Jianlei was very satisfied with the house. He signed the lease agreement and paid the rent the next day, and even had it notarized.
There are not many facilities in the villa. The landlord has changed his job and will not come back within ten years. All the unimportant things have been given away.
So Qu Jianlei could only purchase items by himself, but the person who helped the landlord to look after the house promised that he could offset part of the rent.
So he spent the rest of the day shopping, buying not only household items but also a new car.
The grade of the new car is not too high, it costs less than 5,000, and it is just an off-road vehicle. It is better because of its solid leather and strong horsepower.
It wasn't until the afternoon of the next day that Qu Jianlei packed up the house and moved in completely.
The two sisters had been actively helping to run before and after running, and when they settled down in the afternoon, they came up with new suggestions.
According to the rules of Lushui City, residents who have just moved in must invite the surrounding neighbors to hold a dinner party.
Theoretically, this is a custom that enhances neighborly relations and has a relatively positive meaning.
Qu Jianlei doesn't reject this custom either - it's better than living opposite each other and not having any contact with each other for the rest of their lives.
But he is always a little worried, maybe...the two sisters are greedy for my body and don't plan to leave at night?
So he declined and said, "I'm very tired today. I'll send invitations to the neighbors later."
However, the two sisters were really enthusiastic and said that it was going to be dark soon and everyone was off work, so we could help you send out invitations.
Qu Jianlei is at his wits end. The key is that he is not good at dealing with strangers. If someone is willing to do it for him... then so be it.
There are not many residents in the block where he rents a house, only about ten in total.
There is also a place further away, but as the sisters said, it's fine as long as it's what you mean, and there's no need to go too far.
The invitations were sent out that night, and the next day happened to be a day off.
The two sisters discussed with Qu Jianlei and suggested that they just have a barbecue then, which would not only save them trouble but also make them lively.
You can skewer the skewers yourself, or if you find it too troublesome, you can also buy ready-made ones. In such a big city, you can find skewers of all grades.
Qu Jianlei decided to buy ready-made ones, which would probably be a little more expensive. He even wanted to spend money to hire a cook to help everyone grill the skewers.
However, the business tour guide gave another professional opinion: This is a neighborhood gathering, not a business negotiation, and the atmosphere will be better if you do it yourself.
In the afternoon of the next day, neighbors came over one after another to see if they could help.
However, those who came early were basically young men, and they were more interested in the two business tour guides than the new residents.
The two sisters didn't say what they did for a living, and just smiled and talked to others.
In fact, Qu Jianlei has already understood that the sisters like this neighborhood very much - the key is that there are high-quality people here.
If given the opportunity to live here, they would definitely not refuse.
Of course, Qu Jianlei doesn't think there is anything wrong with what they did. Everyone has the right to pursue a happy life.
His acquiescence to the two women actually made some people think: Is the new neighbor a little weak?
By the time it got dark, almost everyone had come. From more than a dozen households, less than a hundred people could come.
The sisters also hired a seven-member band to play music and sing nearby, and Qu Jianlei naturally provided the money.
After eating and drinking for a while, as the atmosphere became more and more intense, someone suddenly spoke out against Qu Jianlei.
The speaker's name is Per Xing, who is still in school. He is sixteen or seventeen years old, a time when he is fearless.
"New neighbor, that Growler... is the new car you bought?"
Growler is not a brand, but the nickname of the off-road vehicle Qu Jianlei bought.
This nickname is a bit derogatory - this kind of car has enough horsepower, but it is noisy, has a high failure rate, and has a poor riding experience.
Qu Jianlei glanced at him and nodded slightly, "Yes, I just bought it the day before yesterday."