"Okay, we're still on the street, lots of people are watching." Shen Yuxuan was still immersed in the atmosphere from just now, and only came back to her senses after Lin Hao reminded her.
Looking around, indeed many people were watching the two of them, which made Shen Yuxuan wish she could find a hole to crawl into, and she lightly hammered Lin Hao twice with her hand.
"It's all your fault, it's so embarrassing."
"What's so embarrassing about this?"
"Hmph, it's your fault anyway."
Er... Just now it seemed like you were even more intense than me, Lin Hao thought to himself, but he didn't dare say that out loud.
"Alright, it's all my fault, let's go back first."
Hearing Lin Hao's words, Shen Yuxuan finally relented and nodded. Just as Lin Hao was about to take Shen Yuxuan away, his gaze noticed a sign selling a house posted where he had just wall-slammed Shen Yuxuan.
It had some information about the house and a cell phone number. Seeing the information on it, Lin Hao became interested. He didn't have a house in Beijing yet, and he couldn't keep staying in hotels, right? He would be coming to Beijing more often in the future, and staying in hotels every time was too inconvenient.
Shen Yuxuan saw Lin Hao stop and looked at him with confusion. Following Lin Hao's gaze, she also noticed the house sale information. It said that the Siheyuan (Courtyard House) in front of them was for sale at a low price, followed by some simple information about the house.
Lin Hao held Shen Yuxuan's hand and walked around the Siheyuan (Courtyard House), then looked at the Forbidden City not far away. The location was very good, right next to the Forbidden City.
The gray-blue traditional stone bricks, the yellowish-brown solid wood gate, had a strong ancient charm, appearing both solemn and mysterious, while also possessing a very magnificent appearance and exquisite craftsmanship, perfectly embodying the rich traditional charm of Kyoto.
Lin Hao looked at this Siheyuan (Courtyard House) and was very satisfied. He just didn't know what it was like inside. In 2002, the price of Siheyuan (Courtyard House) had not yet taken off. Buying it now would result in at least a tenfold increase in value, and there weren't many Siheyuan (Courtyard House) next to the Forbidden City.
The more he looked, the more he liked it. Lin Hao took out his cell phone and called the landlord directly. The call was quickly connected, and a middle-aged uncle answered. After hearing that Lin Hao wanted to buy the house, he immediately said he would come over right away.
"You want to buy the house?" Shen Yuxuan asked, having heard what Lin Hao said to the landlord.
"Yes, I can't keep staying in hotels."
"Then why are you thinking of buying a Siheyuan (Courtyard House)?" Shen Yuxuan asked, puzzled.
Nowadays, people were proud to live in multistory buildings. Few people wanted to live in dilapidated and run-down houses like Siheyuan (Courtyard House), which didn't have many modern facilities.
"This Siheyuan (Courtyard House) has a great location, right next to the Forbidden City, and I just saw that the area is quite large. It will definitely appreciate in value in the future."
Hearing Lin Hao's words, Shen Yuxuan nodded as if she understood but didn't quite.
Soon the landlord arrived.
"Are you the ones who want to buy the house?" The landlord looked at Lin Hao and Shen Yuxuan with a suspicious expression. They were clearly a young couple, and his house was very expensive.
"Yes, we are the ones who want to buy the house." Lin Hao replied.
"Young man, my house is very expensive, and I don't accept loans. It must be paid for in one lump sum."
"If I didn't have the money, I wouldn't dare come to see the house. As long as the house is good, we can sign the contract and pay today."
"Young man, it's not me bragging, but in this Kyoto, besides those few princely mansions, there aren't many Siheyuan (Courtyard House) better than mine." The landlord felt a little relieved hearing Lin Hao's words. Since they were already here, there was no harm in showing Lin Hao and the others around.
While talking, the landlord unlocked the door and led Lin Hao and the others into the Siheyuan (Courtyard House).
Walking into the courtyard, looking at the courtyard paved with bluestone slabs, it appeared ancient and elegant, smooth as a mirror, reflecting the vicissitudes of time and the weight of history.
In the center of the courtyard, there was a small and exquisite pond, with a few lotus leaves floating on the clear water surface, and the lotus flowers were in full bloom.
As the breeze blew, the lotus leaves gently swayed, making rustling sounds, which made people feel relaxed and happy.
Beside the pond was a small pavilion, and in the pavilion, there was a stone table and several stone stools.
Next to the pavilion was an ancient locust tree, extending from a corner of the courtyard, its branches and leaves lush in spring, summer, autumn, and winter, witnessing the passage of time in the Siheyuan (Courtyard House).
After Lin Hao walked in, he felt relaxed and happy because it was close to the Forbidden City, there were no tall buildings around, and the view was very open.
Walking along the covered walkway, he saw rooms neatly arranged one by one. The houses inside the Siheyuan (Courtyard House) were all wooden structures, with exquisite patterns carved on the window lattices, and ancient wooden doors inlaid with brass door knockers, appearing ancient and elegant.
Lin Hao pushed open the door, and a faint scent of old wood wafted in. The furniture was simple and elegant, with calligraphy, paintings, porcelain, and antiques scattered throughout, revealing the owner's cultural taste and refined interests.
The carved window lattices were delicate and transparent, guiding light while also adding to the indoor scenery.
Shen Yuxuan, who was with Lin Hao, couldn't help but exclaim, "It's so beautiful."
Lin Hao continued to lead Shen Yuxuan by the hand towards the inside of the room. A hollow wooden carved screen was embroidered with a beautiful and magnificent painting of court ladies. Passing through the screen, they arrived inside.
A large rosewood bed carved with dragons and phoenixes appeared before the two of them. The headboard was carved with auspicious patterns, and the footboard was in the shape of upturned cloud patterns, symbolizing steady progress.
The bedding inside the bed canopy was very elaborate, mainly made of luxurious materials such as silk and velvet, embroidered with various auspicious patterns, such as "Dragon and Phoenix Bringing Auspiciousness" and "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix."
There was also a red brocade quilt on the bed, a sight that made Shen Yuxuan blush a little.
"How is it? My residence is good, right? It's considered top-tier in all of Beijing, and it's a triple-courtyard house, which is unique next to the Forbidden City."
After showing Lin Hao and Shen Yuxuan around, the landlord said proudly.
The house was indeed good and very well preserved, without any sense of dilapidation. It just needed a little renovation and the addition of modern facilities to be habitable.
Although modern facilities would damage the overall aesthetic, without them, it would be very uncomfortable, and living there would be very inconvenient.
"How much are you planning to sell this house for?" Lin Hao asked the landlord.
The landlord became energetic upon hearing Lin Hao's words. Finally, they were getting to the point.
"10 million, non-negotiable."
Hearing the landlord's words, Lin Hao immediately pulled Shen Yuxuan's hand and was about to leave. Damn, this guy was treating him like a sucker. Why not just rob him for 10 million?
The prices of Siheyuan (Courtyard House) were not high now. A very good one could be bought for one or two million. Although this one had a very good location and was very large, it wasn't worth 10 million.
"Hey, hey, hey, young man, don't be in a hurry. The price is negotiable." The landlord saw that Lin Hao didn't say a word and was pulling the person away, so he got anxious first.