The strange atmosphere froze for a few seconds, and the keys jingled and swayed in the wind.
Looking up at the customer who was much taller than her, the agent held the key firmly and said calmly, "Hello, Mr. Tao. I'm the agent who will show you the house today. You can just call me Xiao Sun."
Then she saw Mr. Tao, who was a little shorter than her, smiling at her and saying in a gentle tone, "Okay, I'll trouble you today."
The other, taller "Mr. Tao" continued to bow his head without saying a word.
Xiao Sun understood that these should be two brothers, and a classic combination of good temper and unhappiness.
Very unique, and pleasing to the eye even with sunglasses.
Xiao Sun calmed down and gradually got into work mode, showing a standard polite smile: "Which apartment do you want to see first? Or we can look at them one by one according to the building and floor number."
"In addition to the house you saw on the website yesterday, we have a few new houses in our system that we haven't listed yet. Would you like to take a look first?"
The unhappy "Mr. Tao" was about to raise his head, but the good-tempered Mr. Tao smiled and said, "If you want a good house, you can go and look at it. If you want an average one, you don't have to. This will save time."
"Just look at the five sets I circled for you yesterday. The sun is shining brightly this morning, and I want to see the light in the room. If none of them are satisfactory, we can look at the others."
"We are not in a hurry. We will decide on the one that suits us. If not, we can look for other communities."
When looking for an agent to view a house, the first thing you will usually see is a house that has not been rented out for a long time. Either the lighting is very poor, or the layout and decoration are not good, which will most likely make people feel that it is uninhabitable.
After that, when you go to see a house that is overall decent, you will feel your eyes light up, and then add some words like "My colleague just took other clients to see it, it may be signed soon" or "This house has the best value for money in the community, it looks very comfortable", and many customers will be excited and dare not hesitate any longer, and decide to rent it immediately.
As a veteran house renter, Tao Zhiyue is well aware of this.
Xiao Sun was stunned for a moment, then took back what he was about to say. He led them inside while introducing other facilities in the community.
"Okay, let's go see the four-bay window apartment you selected first. There is also a small apartment you selected on the fifteenth floor, Room 1901, Building 5. You can come and see it later."
"This building is very close to the express delivery collection center. There is also a small supermarket next to the collection center. It is very convenient to buy things on the spur of the moment..."
Listening to Xiao Sun's introduction, Tao Zhiyue occasionally asked a few questions. Huo Ran on the side always walked briskly with a blank expression.
Tao Zhiyue glanced at him a few times and found it very funny. He couldn't help but bumped him with his elbow: "Why don't you speak?"
Huo Ran immediately turned his head and whispered in his ear: "Bodyguards are like this, taciturn, but they look very safe and secure."
"Besides, the media must have watched the news many times, and I will be recognized as soon as I speak, so I have to be safe and be careful with what I say and do."
"..." Tao Zhiyue pierced through him mercilessly, "Stop making excuses. You just think it's fun to pretend to be a bodyguard."
Huo Ran couldn't hold it back, he smiled, coughed, and quickly put away his expression: "Boss is wise."
When Xiao Sun pressed the elevator button and turned around to invite them to get in, he saw "Mr. Tao" who was still very stable and unhappy.
Having a smart and clever brother really saves me a lot of worry.
Xiao Sun secretly sighed in his heart.
Under the gaze of the small mountain behind her, Xiao Sun has gradually adapted to this mysterious atmosphere. She pressed a few buttons on the combination door lock and pushed open the door.
The room was instantly filled with sunlight, forming a sharp contrast with the slightly dim enclosed corridor.
"Because the house has double-decked windows, the lighting and ventilation are very good. The decoration is also very good, with new wooden furniture. No one has lived there before."
"The landlord originally wanted to sell it, but because of its large size, the asking price was relatively high, and the recent economic downturn, it had been on the market for a long time without any activity, so I rented it out for the first time. Of course, the rent will be a little higher..."
Xiao Sun added very skillfully, "But there was news yesterday that a new town about ten minutes away from here is going to be developed. In the future, it will be the second urban center of northern Shanxi. The municipal government may even move there. In the future, the management location of this community will be particularly good. It will be quiet in a bustling environment."
"Rents and house prices haven't reacted yet, and they will rise sharply in a while. If you are interested, you can sign a long-term lease for a few years. It's a bargain and quite cost-effective."
As soon as she finished speaking, she saw the three Mr. Taos stiffen in unison.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Sun asked curiously, "Is there any problem?"
"Nothing. It's the first time I heard this news. I'm quite surprised." Tao Zhiyue said seriously, "Let's look around."
"Okay, take your time. I just need to go out to make a phone call. My colleague wants to talk to me about something."
This house has four bedrooms and a living room, with a total area of nearly 100 square meters, so Tao Zhiyue didn't choose it for himself. Considering Huo Ran's work needs, he felt that a room of this size would be suitable for him to live and work.
Tao Zhiyue randomly chose a room to visit, and his bodyguard Huo Ran followed closely behind him.
Avoiding Xiao Sun's sight, Tao Zhiyue turned around and gossiped, "Is the municipal government really going to move here?"
"I haven't heard of it." Huo Ran shook his head. "The mayor probably hasn't heard of it either."
"… I once again gained a new understanding of the introduction's rhetoric."
Tao Zhiyue sighed sincerely: "The second city center, the city government, is quiet in a bustling place, and it's a bargain... I was almost tempted."
"So I say be careful with your words and actions." Huo Ran said confidently, "Xiao Sun must have watched the news."
"You're so cocky." Tao Zhiyue chatted with him while observing the surroundings, "But to be fair, this room is decorated with high quality and looks very comfortable."
"Well, they must have hired a designer. No wonder the price is so high."
"Do you like it? I think it's a good place for you to live. It's also big enough if you have someone over temporarily."
"I like it, but I don't think the lighting is that good." Huo Ran said in confusion, "There are indeed windows with lowered windows, but why is it so dark everywhere?"
Tao Zhiyue said consciously: "Actually, I also think..."
The two people looked around with confused eyes, and their eyes met in the air. Then they saw the huge sunglasses on each other's faces.
Tao Zhiyue: …
Huo Ran: …
After a moment of relative silence, Tao Zhiyue was the first to laugh out loud. He decided to strike first: "You are so stupid."
"You clearly agreed with me!" Huo Ran argued.
"No, I was just teasing you."
"I'm just teasing you."
"No, your tone is very serious, and the window is indeed closed, but why is it so dark everywhere... Because you are wearing sunglasses, hahahahahaha."
"..." Huo Ran changed his mind in embarrassment, "I'll take it off and have a look while Xiao Sun is away."
Tao Zhiyue thought it made sense and planned to take this opportunity to appreciate the real light.
"—It's really bright!!"
"My eyes hurt."
Then, the person who had stayed in the mushroom juice-colored world for a long time experienced another sudden blinding flash.
After Xiao Sun finished a work call in the corridor, when he opened the door and returned to the house, he seemed to hear voices and laughter.
But when she walked to the room where the sound came from, she saw the brothers in sunglasses looking out the window silently.
Xiao Sun once thought he was having auditory hallucinations.
Confused, she recalled what she had just heard and asked casually, "What do you think of this room? If it's not suitable, let's go to the next one."
This time, the good-tempered Mr. Tao did not say anything. Instead, the unhappy "Mr. Tao" turned his head and said affirmatively: "Very good, I am very satisfied."
It was the first time that Xiao Sun heard "Mr. Tao" speak. His voice was very charming, but also seemed very familiar.
Before she had time to think, she heard the other party casually drop another word.
"I bought it."
Xiao Sun opened his eyes wide in surprise.
… This must be an auditory hallucination.
As an ordinary house agent, Xiao Sun spent this day in a dream.
After she carefully confirmed whether she wanted to buy or rent the house, "Mr. Tao" handed her a business card with only a phone number on it, saying that she could contact this number to handle the purchase of the house and that they were now going to look at a one-bedroom apartment in the same building.
The commission for selling a house is much higher than that for renting it, especially for a large house with a high total price.
So even though this development sounded outrageous, Xiao Sun still took the phone carefully, took Mr. Tao to Room 1502 downstairs, and then walked out to make a phone call.
Ten minutes later, Xiao Sun returned to the room in a daze and finally accepted the fact that he had met a rich man.
But why did "Mr. Tao" throw the matter of buying a house to his assistant so nonchalantly, and then accompany his brother to check the rental contract very carefully...
This is beyond Xiao Sun's understanding.
Room 1502 is a square-shaped apartment that the owner entrusted to an agency to take care of. The decoration style is very refreshing, and all furniture and electrical appliances are available. It is ready for you to move in.
Tao Zhiyue looked around and asked Xiao Sun a bunch of questions. After making sure there were no hidden dangers, he decided to sign the contract that day and move in directly tomorrow, which was Sunday.
He has always had very little luggage, but since he got together with Huo Ran, the various toys and souvenirs began to increase rapidly. Fortunately, it is only a month's worth, so it is not too tiring to move.
It was a double blessing today. Xiao Sun, with a blushing face, immediately asked his colleagues in the store to deliver the contract. After Huo Ran checked it very persistently, Tao Zhiyue signed it with a stroke of his pen and handed over a copy of his ID card that he had prepared long ago. The two-hour house-viewing trip came to a successful conclusion.
Watching Xiao Sun happily leave with the contract in his arms, Tao Zhiyue said with emotion: "We must introduce our favorite kind of clients... especially you."
Although he was used to Huo Ran's financial ability, Tao Zhiyue, as an ordinary worker, still felt very jealous when he heard him say in a "eggs for breakfast" tone that he wanted to buy a house.
Huo Ran was much more interested in Room 1502 than Room 1901. He wandered around, taking in every detail in the room: "From now on, we will be neighbors living in the same building."
"This set looks cozy, but there is no study room. Do you want to use the computer in the room?"
"I plan to convert the second bedroom into a study."
"Good Lord, you can move the bed away and put a computer table there so we can sit together and play games."
"Your room is so big, why do you come here to play games?"
"Neighbors should visit each other." Huo Ran said confidently, "Install a projector in the living room and put a lazy sofa on it. It's perfect for watching movies at night."
After giving important instructions on the layout of the bedroom and living room, Huo Ran strolled to the balcony again.
The suite is located on the side of the building, so looking out of the window, you can see a completely different scenery.
On one side is the prosperous and bustling urban area, and on the other side is the quiet and empty new city, which happens to be the extreme point of the world.
"There seems to be no room for a... a chair on the balcony. You can sit here and read a book."
Huo Ran raised his head and looked into the distance, then said belatedly: "I remember this position was marked for Tod."
Tao Zhiyue walked over and stood beside him: "Do you think we can see the tower crane on the construction site from here? I can watch it lifting something all day long."
"I guess so. I like to read too." Huo Ran deeply agreed. "Ever since the construction of the residential area next to the university started, the tower crane has been waving its long arms all day long. I can't concentrate on reading in the library. As I read, my eyes unconsciously drift out the window."
Tao Zhiyue said decisively: "I want to buy a reclining chair and sit here to supervise the work after get off work every day."
Huo Ran imagined the whole picture and laughed: "I might run in from time to time. To put it in perspective, you are also watching me."
"In addition to the buildings on the road, there will also be railways built underground. Line 1 will be extended to the new city. In the future, you can go directly to your company without changing trains. It will be very convenient to visit the new city."
Huo Ran suddenly realized, "No, you are dizzy, so you can't take the bus. I remember that there will be a new bus route, which will be a little slower."
The sun near noon is so warm that it seems to be able to melt away all the accumulated diseases.
Tao Zhiyue looked at the new city full of vitality under the scorching sun and said softly, "Actually, I'm not dizzy."
Huo Ran looked surprised and turned to look at him: "What? Claustrophobia or something like that?"
Tao Zhiyue shook his head, his expression very calm: "A friend of mine had an accident on the train, and I happened to be there, so it may have left a psychological trauma."
"But now I seem to have overcome it." Tao Zhiyue looked at him with a smile, "But I still don't want to take the train."
"Why?" Huo Ran had a strange idea. "Because the bus goes slower, this way you can stay with me longer."
Tao Zhiyue said solemnly: "I really want to pry open your head and take a look at its structure."
The subtle gloomy atmosphere dissipated with the wind.
"Because I saw a horror movie where the protagonist survived a lot of crises and built a life in the new world, but at the end of the movie, when he was riding the train, he was captured by a monster that emerged from the train. So I never want to ride the train again."
"… Ah, this is really scary. How about we watch less horror movies and more romance movies in the future."
"And then watch you perform a sleeping act?"
"I only slept for five minutes today! Definitely only five minutes."
"Seventeen minutes, I calculated the time."
"… What should we have for lunch later?"