CHAPTER 1283: CHAPTER 1283: NOT CHEAP

"Ma’am! This property is a total of 180 square meters, priced at 2,300 per square meter. Normally, we would add a floor fee, but our boss said that since you are a VIP client, we will waive it and also give you a 2% discount. The total comes down to 403,500. We’ll round off the change, making it an even 400,000.

Are you looking to pay in installments, or all at once? If you pay in full, we can offer you two years of free property management fees."

The salesperson was really surprised that these two actually intended to buy, especially such a large apartment. It’s known that small apartments are currently popular, and large ones like this are usually out of most people’s reach.

Most people just come to take a look; otherwise, this property wouldn’t still be available now.

The small units sold out long ago.

"We’ll pay in full."

"Alright, please wait a moment! We’ll get the contract ready for you."

Bai Xiao nodded.

They didn’t check out other developments because this area had the best location.

Qi Yuqing’s phone rang.

Seeing it was her mom’s call, she gestured to Bai Xiao, indicating she’d go outside to take it.

"Mom, what’s up?"

"When are you coming back? I want to cook for you."

Qi’s mom actually wanted to ask how things were going.

She worried her daughter might suffer a loss.

"We can’t come back just yet; it’ll be another hour or two. Don’t worry about it. We’ll just eat out."

"Why so long?"

Qi’s mom’s heart tightened.

"We have to wait to sign the contract and make the payment. There are probably a lot of things to do, so we definitely won’t be back soon."

"What contract?"

"For buying a house, of course. Didn’t you tell Bai Song to buy a house? We just looked at a four-bedroom, two-living room, two-bathroom apartment."

Qi Yuqing was actually a bit annoyed with her own mom. You pressured him this time, and now they’ve actually got a four-bedroom, two-living room, two-bathroom. Let’s see how you’ll face your son-in-law in the future.

Qi’s mom was shocked, "What? Buying a house? Right now?"

She wasn’t afraid of buying a house; she was afraid Qi Yuqing would be deceived.

At this moment, she was completely convinced the Bai Family was up to no good.

Qi Yuqing had never fully disclosed the Bai Family’s situation to her parents, only giving some basic details about Bai Song, naturally not mentioning Bai Xiao and their actual situation.

These were Bai Song’s private matters. Plus, if she mentioned Bai Song’s properties and assets, it would seem like she was just after his money, and she didn’t want to be questioned.

Their relationship was already complicated enough; if more issues arose, there was no predicting how tough it would become.

"Wait, don’t sign anything hastily. Your dad and I will come right over. Do you hear me? You must wait until we arrive." Qi’s mom was extremely worried that Bai Xiao would coax Qi Yuqing into signing.

It would be too late by then.

"Mom, why are you coming over?"

Qi Yuqing was really frustrated; her mom just couldn’t stop stirring things up.

"Where are you? Tell us quickly! Your dad and I are heading downstairs; we need to give the cab driver an address."

Qi’s mom was putting on her coat as she grabbed Qi’s dad to change shoes.

Qi Yuqing had no choice but to give them the address, "Splendid Luxuriant City sales office, it’s at..."

Qi’s mom had already hung up the phone.

Qi Yuqing could only return inside.

Bai Xiao was sipping tea.

"What’s up? You have that look on your face."

She was a bit worried about her three little ones at home, their little Demon Lord of Mayhem.

Without her as the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, things might go haywire.

"My parents are coming over to have a look."

Qi Yuqing was really embarrassed.

Bai Xiao was understanding and empathetic.

"It’s right for them to come over! After all, buying a house is a huge event in a lifetime. It’s good for your parents to come over and give their opinion. If there’s anything they’re not satisfied with, it can still be changed."

On the other side, Qi’s mom pulled Qi’s dad into a taxi, "To the Splendid Luxuriant City sales office, and please hurry, driver."

"Alright, don’t worry, I’ll get you there fast and smoothly. You’re going to buy a house, right? The houses there are not cheap," the driver remarked, striking up a conversation with Qi’s mom.

Qi’s mom, upon hearing this, felt even more anxious.

This could be disastrous.

Oh silly daughter, don’t let yourself be misled.

"Then please hurry."

The driver chuckled.

Buying a house seems urgent indeed.

Qi’s dad asked his wife, "What are you planning to do?"

"You’re asking me? Bai Song’s sister took our Qingqing to buy a house, and it’s at this Splendid Luxuriant City, a four-bedroom, two-living room, two-bathroom one. How could I not worry? You know the Bai Family’s situation, they don’t have the money for this."

"If they don’t have the money, why are they taking Qingqing to buy a house?" Qi’s dad was puzzled. He didn’t have as many thoughts as his wife, just simple curiosity.

He certainly knew Bai Song couldn’t afford a house.

What salary does Bai Song have?

Buying a house is no small matter.

"Isn’t it obvious? They’re probably scheming against our Qingqing. I’m just afraid this foolish girl might sell her own house to add money for them to buy a house together, and then have to repay the loan. That would mean working like a horse for them.

Why did I have such an unreliable daughter," Qi’s mom worried deeply.

Fortunately, they arrived quickly, and the elderly couple hurriedly rushed in, only to see Qi Yuqing waiting for them at the entrance.

Qi’s mom grabbed Qi Yuqing’s hand, "You haven’t signed yet, have you?"

Signing it would be trouble.

"Not yet. Xiaoxiao is reviewing the contract, and she also said to wait for you to arrive to see if there’s anything you’re not satisfied with, so it can be changed in time." Qi Yuqing looked at her out-of-breath parents and wondered what else she could say.

She led them over to Bai Xiao.

Bai Xiao was going over the contract, having nearly finished a readthrough.

No major issues.

Upon seeing Qi’s parents, she quickly stood up, "Uncle, Aunt, you’re here. Perfect timing, take a look and see if there’s anything dissatisfactory."

Qi’s mom looked at the 400,000 figure on the contract and felt dizzy.

Four hundred thousand.

Her daughter’s small house cost 100,000.

This house casually cost 400,000.

Qi’s dad glanced at Qi’s mom, and after much contemplation, Qi’s mom said, "Bai Xiao, this house is quite nice! It looks good to us too, but how exactly are you planning to buy this house?" This is the real issue at hand.

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiao took the contract, "As long as you’re satisfied, then we’ll buy it." She handed it over to the salesperson beside her.

The salesperson was delighted.

It was just one final step.

As long as the payment was received, the deal would be sealed, and she would earn her commission.

"Then please come with me to make the payment."

"Can I use a card?"

Bai Xiao had brought along a bank card.

"I’m sorry, the machine isn’t working today, so you’ll have to pay in cash instead. But there are three banks nearby - ICBC, ABC, and CCB. It’s very convenient. We can send someone to accompany you." After all, 400,000 is a large sum.

"Alright then, Uncle and Aunt, please sit with Qingqing for a while! I’ll be right back."

Bai Xiao left.