Who Would Fall in Love After Being Reborn?

TL: Etude

Doing business comes with risks, and in other words, there are no guaranteed profits without losses in this world.

But Jiang Qin is a reborn individual.

He knows the outcomes of many events that have not yet occurred, so making surefire profits isn’t a difficult task for him.

Especially with financial support from Feng Nanshu, Jiang Qin decided to make bold moves to earn some money.

The renovation of the old district in Jizhou City was about to start. The project had a wide impact area, and the compensation was generous and prompt, making the purchase of demolition properties Jiang Qin’s first target.

He recently spent time wandering the streets and alleys, posting notices in all the neighborhoods due for renovation.

[Buying properties in this area at high prices, contact: XXXX]

In bustling areas like Rongcheng and the Xingfu Community, these neighborhoods were known for their old and dilapidated houses, and there were plenty of residents dissatisfied with their living conditions and eager to sell.

Unaware of the imminent demolitions, these residents quickly contacted Jiang Qin once they heard someone was buying properties at high prices.

Of course, Jiang Qin couldn’t purchase every building.

The old district renovation was a government project, shrouded in secrecy. What would it imply if, just before the official notice was issued, someone started buying up properties in the demolition area in bulk?

Jiang Qin might be investigated thoroughly before even receiving the demolition funds.

So, no matter which dilapidated community it was, he always chose to buy just one property.

Greed is acceptable, but one must assess their capacity to handle the consequences first.

Of course, selecting the right clients was also crucial.

Houses still occupied were not to be considered.

Houses with elderly residents were not to be considered.

Houses belonging to those struggling financially were not to be considered.

So, what were the ideal targets?

Houses that were unoccupied for a long time, belonging to wealthy families who had already moved out due to the poor conditions, and were eager to sell.

Because such houses could be transferred smoothly without delays.

If someone delayed moving out after the deal, and then realized their house was up for demolition, they might cause an uproar.

As a mere high school graduate, Jiang Qin knew he wasn’t equipped to handle such situations.

Therefore, he spent days selecting his targets, finally settling on Mr. Xu from Fanhuali, Mr. Liu from Rongcheng, Mr. Bai from the Xingfu Community, and Mr. Wang from the Hongyun Community.

These four shared a common trait: they had all relocated to other provinces years ago, never returning due to the poor conditions of their houses. Eager to sell, these properties had been vacant for years.

In mid-June, under the blazing sun, Jiang Qin and Mr. Bai from the Xingfu Community sat in a noodle shop, with property transfer documents and a purchase contract laid out before them.

Guo Zihang, accompanying Jiang Qin, sat beside them, looking nervous and timid like a 140-pound shy young man.

“Uncle Bai, as we agreed, 630,000 yuan. I’ve already transferred it to you.”

“Ah? Okay.”

Mr. Bai looked at Jiang Qin’s face, feeling a bit surreal: “I saw your ID at the housing bureau. You’re only eighteen?”

Jiang Qin, unfazed by the age discrimination, grinned: “As Mr. Lu Xun said, owning a house doesn’t depend on age.”

“But why are you buying this kind of house?”

“My dad just likes these old houses, finds them charming.”

Mr. Bai nodded thoughtfully, guessing this must be a wealthy family with peculiar tastes and indifferent to money. As long as the house was sold, he didn’t care. Having settled in another province for so many years, he had no attachment left for this place and probably wouldn’t return again.

Mr. Bai tucked the contract into his bag, mentioning that he had a train to catch in the afternoon and hurriedly left.

Only then did Guo Zihang look up, his gaze heavy as he stared at Jiang Qin, his entire demeanor tense with nervousness.

A high school graduate spending over six hundred thousand yuan on a house, regardless of its condition, was enough to astonish Guo Zihang. While he was still figuring out how to make his QQ space more colorful and vibrant, his classmate was already out there buying properties.

“How can anyone accept this?”

What troubled him more was Jiang Qin’s audacity. Even if Guo Zihang had over six hundred thousand yuan, he wouldn’t dare to spend it so freely. For people their age, this sum was simply too overwhelming.

“You really bought a house? That’s over six hundred thousand yuan.”

Jiang Qin pushed his water glass forward, dropping the act: “I’ll lay it out straight. I’m a mother fucking millionaire.”

Guo Zihang swallowed hard: “I’ve never even been to a foot bath city…” (TL: foot bath/wash/massage there are special services at a higher price ykyk)

“Wait for the admission notice, and I’ll take you there to have a look.”

“Thanks, godfather!”

Jiang Qin smiled wryly, thinking Guo Zihang had indeed broadened his horizons.

And wasn’t this better than dating?

You save three months’ salary to buy a necklace for your goddess, only to receive a cold thank you. She might even throw the accompanying flowers in the trash when you’re not looking!

But look at your brothers, friends, roommates – a little favor, and they’re already calling you godfather.

“By the way, Jiang, there’s a class gathering this afternoon. Are you going?”

Jiang Qin came back to reality, slightly startled: “Why a gathering now, out of the blue?”

Guo Zihang pondered: “The results are coming out soon. If we don’t meet now, those who don’t do well might not be in the mood later.”

“Go if you want, I won’t. I’ve got some things to do this afternoon. Enjoy yourselves.”

“But Chu Siqi will be there!”

Jiang Qin put his hand on his shoulder, staring intently: “Why do you always bring up Chu Siqi in front of me?”

Guo Zihang shrank back: “Don’t you like her? I thought you’d want to see her.”

“If I wanted to see her, would I have walked away that day on Central Street?”

“Isn’t it just playing hard to get? And it works. She even cried. Others might think she was the one who got dumped.”

Jiang Qin, not bothering to explain further, took out some money and handed it to the noodle shop owner: “I just met a girl recently and promised to take her out. So, no gathering for me.”

Guo Zihang looked at his friend in surprise: “Where’s the girl from? Do I know her?”

“I don’t know.”

“Where are you guys going? If you’re going to the foot bath city, I’ll tag along. The gathering is just about listening to the good students brag. I don’t even want to go.”

Jiang Qin felt Guo Zihang’s brain might be as small as a peanut: “Ever heard of taking animals to a zoo? Who the hell takes a girl to a foot bath city?”

Guo Zihang paused: “Is there anywhere else in Jizhou City worth going?”

“She wants to go to the small commodities market in the city center.”

“That place is full of small vendors selling knock-off goods. What’s fun about that?”

“She’s never been there before. She’s curious.”

Guo Zihang found it unbelievable: “She’s never been there? How poor is her family?”

Jiang Qin couldn’t help but glance at him: “Why so many questions? Aren’t you going to the gathering?”

“Going…”

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