t; he knows how to work hard!"To her surprise, despite her sarcastic remarks, Su Cen remained calm. This level of composure from the brother she had always been most dissatisfied with was something Ze...Chapter 72: A Dangerous Person

When Su Cen braked abruptly and stopped his bicycle in front of the fully transparent frosted glass entrance, he locked the bike and told the doorman to keep an eye on it before entering.

"Manhattan Premier" was one of the most famous luxurious residences along the Bund in Pudong. It stood alongside Jin Mao Tower and Oriental Pearl TV Tower as a landmark of modern Shanghai, with its grand scale and seven imposing main buildings exuding noble charm. The saleswomen here were undoubtedly skilled at playing their part.

Inside the transparent showroom, which was decorated luxuriously like an Egyptian pharaoh's palace or the glass pyramid at Louvre, the experienced saleswoman who had seen all kinds of people paused for a moment when she saw Su Cen riding in and creating a discordant atmosphere.

The lady at the reception desk, with her makeup done elegantly to match the refined aura of the property, politely smiled at him and asked, "Who are you here to see"

"I want to look around," Su Cen replied as he looked around.

Women stationed throughout the room simultaneously turned their attention toward Su Cen but quickly returned to their professional demeanor.

A woman who had been drinking water swallowed it and placed her cup on the table before smiling at him and saying, "Sure, come over here. I'll introduce you around."

Su Cen noticed that she asked him to approach while staying put herself, showing a casual attitude despite being polite.

Su Cen casually picked up a thick brochure from a shelf and sat down nearby to flip through it.

This made the woman who had spoken to Su Cen freeze. Moreover, Su Cen had taken one of their carefully printed promotional materials as soon as he arrived, which were printed on expensive rice paper at over 100 RMB per copy and generally only given to potential buyers.

After exchanging a glance with the hall manager, she suppressed her frustration from having not sold any units that day and patiently sat across from Su Cen, asking in a composed manner, "Sir, are you buying for your family or yourself"

Although Su Cen riding his bicycle did not make him look like a second-generation rich kid, it was still necessary to ask if he might be here on behalf of his parents. By then, someone had already brought over a bottle of mineral water in a paper cup.

"I'll buy it myself."

After Su Can said this, the attitude of the saleswoman immediately changed. After all, saying this was heavier than saying his parents were buying or that he was just looking around. Although his age seemed inappropriate for such a statement, professionals should never judge by appearances and must understand which words from customers are sincere and what their intentions are.

"Our property is one of the most famous in Shanghai, located in District D, an area where wealthy elites gather. Hospitals, schools, cinemas, all within five minutes' drive; if you were to ride a bike, it might take slightly longer." The saleswoman wiped her forehead with a hand.

"Located near the Nanpu, Yangpu, and Lupu Bridge Metro stations, our property can quickly reach any part of Puxi or Pudong. Enjoying views of the century-old Bund and bustling riverside areas within half a kilometer. Our designer is a renowned international waterfront residence master from Sweden. The luxurious floor-to-ceiling windows offer panoramic views of the river scenery. The main design features an award-winning arc design we created overseas. Seventy percent greenery covers the whole area, including Hawaiian beaches, German swan lakes, and British lawns. Today, when you buy a house, we include 3000 yuan per square meter worth of exquisite decoration, such as Hansgrohe faucets from Germany, Kohler bathroom fixtures from America, Mitsubishi elevators with IC card direct entry to the hallway, American Trane central air conditioning units, and German Whirlpool kitchen appliances."

A Cherokee SUV stopped at the entrance. A tall middle-aged man walked in, his head resembling a bullet shape. He threw his car keys on the table and then meticulously examined the bicycles parked by the door before fixing his gaze on Su Can.

The saleswoman didn't say much; her attentive service made him feel that they were very considerate. In fact, these saleswomen had learned from Su Can's experience and now dared not neglect any customer. The middle-aged man who came in was one of the reasons for their meticulousness.

A nearby saleswoman hurried over to explain. She was a mixed-race woman with a soft voice that made him feel a bit mischievous, her service attitude being exceptionally good.

"Sir, I have calculated it roughly for you. The average price of the house is 12,400 yuan per square meter. If you buy this one at 110 square meters, the total amount would be 13.64 million yuan. According to national regulations, real estate tax on housing under 120 square meters is halved, which is two percent, or 27,000 yuan. Plus a handling fee of 500 yuan, these are just small items; there's also the contract stamp duty and public maintenance funds, totaling 14.12 million yuan."

The man ran his fingers through his short hair, this was quite a sum. Currently, housing priced at an average of 12,400 yuan per square meter was already one of the highest-priced properties in Shanghai. The citywide average price for property was around 3,000 yuan per square meter.

The man frowned and looked over to Su Can before whispering, "Then he's buying your house too"

After glancing at Su Can with a complicated expression, the saleswoman nodded.

This made the middle-aged man somewhat stunned. Then he said,

"I'll reserve one unit today then. Your top floor has rooftop gardens right I want Unit 39 on the highest floor."

"Sorry, sir, this level has already been reserved. It was booked by that gentleman behind you."

The middle-aged man turned his head and just caught sight of Su Can looking at him too. They exchanged a smile, which greatly surprised the middle-aged man; he was too young! This thought instantly made the middle-aged man want to get acquainted with Su Can.

He had dealings with all sorts of people and possessed an air of legend about him. Having met so many people before, his judgment had become quite sharp. The smile exchange with Su Can just now left a strong impression on him; he felt that this young man was extraordinary. Though Su Can's gaze was clear like crystal, it gave the same unfathomable feeling as those shrewd individuals he knew.

The middle-aged man readily switched to purchasing a top-floor apartment with a rooftop garden and paid the deposit. Taking advantage of the saleswoman handling his paperwork, he walked over to Su Can's table and pointed towards one of the couches beside them, asking, "Mind if I sit down"

Su Can nodded. The bottle of mineral water on his desk had been exchanged for freshly ground coffee after he paid by card for the deposit. The air was filled with the aroma of roasted coffee beans.

There were several reasons why he decided to buy a house: one, it provided him a stable base in this city where he could look out on its scenery and enjoy morning mist and sunshine while doing some exercise—this had always been his dream. Two, buying property wasn't necessarily bad. After all, the current prices of houses in Shanghai were so low that even someone from the future like himself found it hard to believe. Although he hadn't managed to affect the city's real estate market, purchasing a house could be seen as an investment. With funds still remaining in his bank account from Dunhuang's fundraising efforts, Su Can felt confident about affording this property.

Su Can watched as the middle-aged man sat down before him.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Fei Fengshan. How should I call you" Fei Fengshan extended his hand in a very friendly manner and shook Su Can's hand. With his bullet-shaped head, he appeared quite cheerful, but Fei Fengshan was actually quite scheming.

"Su Can, haha, nice to meet you too. I was planning on buying that house just now, only to hear that it had been reserved by you—quite a coincidence," said Fei Fengshan in an exceptionally good mood today.

“Oh, that’s not very polite of me,” Su Can replied nonchalantly.

"No need to worry about it. Coincidences are often seen as fate. I see from your young age that you can purchase such a luxurious apartment in the best location in all of Shanghai; this must be due to family background, right"

Fei Fengshan then chuckled and said, "Maybe I know more than you think."

Su Can smiled and replied, "Not really, my parents gave me the money to buy it." Even though he didn’t believe this person was malicious, Su Can still wasn't going to reveal too much.

I wanted to get closer to this character who exudes a strong sense of the江湖 (underworld).

But when Su Cen said so, Pei Fengshan subconsciously looked outside and saw that bicycle. He thought to himself that this was indeed an odd family.

However, he has always been someone who exudes a strong sense of the江湖 (underworld). Having met many similar wealthy or official children as well as young entrepreneurs before, he would not belittle Su Cen just because of his age. After all, anyone appearing here to buy a unit in the same community is already past the point where Pei Fengshan can look down on them.

He took out a business card and placed it on the table with his index finger and middle finger pressed onto it. He smiled and said, "Now we are neighbors in this park, so if you have any matters to discuss, feel free to give me a call."

Su Cen couldn't help but chuckle, thinking that he had always suffered from being underestimated due to his age. But the person standing before him, Pei Fengshan, appeared to be an experienced character who didn’t seem to care about it at all. However, upon further reflection, Su Cen thought perhaps only those who have truly seen the world would not make the mistake of underestimating him based on his youth.

After some consideration, Su Cen picked up Pei Fengshan’s business card and looked at Pei Fengshan with a slight difference in perspective. "Wenton Investment Management Co., Ltd. Do you know Jian Hua"

Pei Fengshan was taken aback. "Who doesn't know Jian Hua He is one of the major players in Shanghai's financial circles, known as 'Southern Jian and Northern Liu.' Isn’t he currently preparing for an auction This man truly deserves to be called legendary! I didn't expect you to also pay attention to these things"

Su Cen nodded. He told Pei Fengshan that he studied finance in university, so naturally, he was familiar with such matters.

This made Pei Fengshan open up and address Su Cen as a high-achiever from Nanjing University. In Shanghai's financial circles, while Pei Fengshan might not be on par with figures like Jian Hua, in the realm of private financing, his reputation was mixed. Some people regarded him as an angel, while others saw him as a devil.

Su Cen’s next step involved investment, and such a character as Pei Fengshan naturally provided a reason for Su Cen to get closer to him.

Pei Fengshan found himself increasingly enjoying his conversation with Su Cen. He then invited him to a nearby club to continue their discussion, since the current place wasn’t ideal.

When they both left, Pei Fengshan put his arm around Su Cen's shoulder and laughed heartily, saying, "Actually, I am just someone who lends money at high interest rates."ncle's place. As summer heat gradually receded and grass leaves turned yellow during this bleak autumn season, Su Cen began to reacquaint himself with Keats, Dante of banquets, and Nietzsche... Previo...