Starting Cultivation in Wasteland-Chapter 471 - 343: The Tycoon

Qu Jianlei’s worries weren’t unfounded.

The first day, he visited the Green Water that gave the city its name, as well as some other scenic spots, and enjoyed some famous snacks.

That night, the two sisters candidly asked, "Do you need us to stay here with you?"

They even presented health certificates, and... if both stayed, there could be a discount.

Qu Jianlei was genuinely a bit surprised; is the service industry in the Imperial really this competitive?

He politely declined their offer, saying that after a long journey, he needed to rest for the next few days.

The sisters seemed a little disappointed hearing this, but they still politely excused themselves.

If this were earlier, Qu Jianlei might have been curious about the ecosystem of the business guide industry.

But now, he wasn’t interested in such things anymore; settling down quickly was more important, no need to worry about trivial matters.

So the next day, his request was first to buy some clothes and accessories, and secondly... to find a place to live.

At first, the sisters thought he wanted to buy a house, and their enthusiasm soared.

However, when Qu Jianlei heard that the average house price in bustling areas of Green Water City exceeded two thousand silver coins, he immediately gave up that thought.

He bought a second-hand car, and it cost only eight hundred silver coins, and surely the small hotel owner had to make some profit.

That means the price per square meter was equivalent to three second-hand cars; was he eating too much to buy such an expensive house?

Previously, he thought having four hundred thousand silver coins meant he wasn’t poor, but now it seems he indeed was poor.

Houses in the suburbs were a bit cheaper, but the average price still reached three to four hundred silver coins.

The good thing about suburban houses was that they came with yards, and the yards were cheap, but Qu Jianlei decided to observe first.

Upon hearing he planned to rent a house, the sisters’ enthusiasm reduced a bit, but they still went out of their way to know more.

In the time following, the three went shopping in a mall.

Qu Jianlei found that the fashion style here was quite different from Central City, so he decided to adapt to local customs.

Since he planned to live a low-key life, he shouldn’t stand out too much.

While shopping, the sisters regained their enthusiasm; they were always pondering outfits daily and were skilled in matching men’s clothing.

Qu Jianlei was very willing to take advice from others, especially on things unfamiliar to him.

This led to him spending over four thousand silver coins in merely one session.

This was equivalent to buying two square meters of a house in the bustling districts; considering Divine Land’s Imperial Capital’s house prices, he spent two hundred thousand.

He spent without blinking an eye, and to thank the two beautiful guides for their suggestions, he bought some small accessories as gifts for them.

The small accessories summed up to about over two hundred silver coins, equivalent to four days of guide fees for the two.

Qu Jianlei didn’t think it was much; the main thing was the two girls were happy, which would make them help more eagerly in house hunting.

But the sisters were quite overwhelmed; doing business guides had trained them with sharp insight, he was definitely a rich guy!

Richness aside, the key was he was willing to spend on others!

They even asked again, "You said you’ve had a tiring journey and want to rest for a few days, so... how about taking a nap or something?"

Qu Jianlei didn’t want to engage in this conversation, diverting the topic elsewhere—"After finally resting for a few days, how about I treat you two to a feast?"

Beautiful ladies have pride too; realizing he seemed uninterested in them, they didn’t persist anymore.

Besides, enjoying a feast was also a pleasant experience.

The meal lasted over an hour and cost over four hundred silver coins, half a second-hand car gone.

The sisters didn’t eat much; it was mainly Qu Jianlei who kept eating, with an appetite equivalent to six or seven robust men.

The younger sister couldn’t help but ask casually, "Panda Bro, are you a Superpower Warrior?"

"Just a Modified Warrior," Qu Jianlei replied casually, "Attributes haven’t Awakened, but my appetite is rather large."

After the meal, the three didn’t rest but directly went to a real estate agency, visiting three companies in succession, with seven or eight houses catching their eye.

For Qu Jianlei, the main thing was understanding the rent price, roughly calculated as the house price divided by fifteen to thirty years.

However, rent in the bustling areas was a bit more expensive; some houses could be bought outright by renting for ten years.

Generally speaking, buying houses to rent out here recoups the investment faster than buying houses in Divine Land.

Maybe... this should be the more reasonable investment?

The three didn’t visit houses in person that day, just settled on some intentions, and the agency didn’t rush them as business wasn’t lacking.

Close to dusk, the three were about to head back for dinner when the older sister received a call.

After hanging up her watch, she happily said, "There’s a very suitable house for rent."

Like Qian Rou from Central City, they worked as Business Guides; besides public information, they had some of their own information channels.

Finding housing through agencies was one aspect, but on the other hand, they were activating their own channels.

The new house information matched Qu Jianlei’s requirements well; it wasn’t just near the quiet suburbs but also had a decent yard.

The key is that the rent is cheap, about twenty percent lower than the market price.

The house belongs to a family of four. The man works for the government and has been transferred to another planet for development.

He left with his wife and son and daughter, and the house wasn’t listed through an agent—just left empty.

The older sister contacted the man’s friend, ensuring that tenants would be of high quality, so they were willing to offer a discounted price.

Upon hearing about this good news, Qu Jianlei decided to take advantage of the daylight to go and check out the house.

The house is a three-story villa with a garden of two to three hundred square meters. Such a property is quite rare in the suburbs of Green Water.

The key is that security here is excellent. According to the sisters, the neighbors are all people of high quality.

The house was built by the owner after buying the land. If one were to buy a ready-made one, it would cost at least sixty to seventy thousand silver coins.

This price is enough to buy a house of around three hundred square meters in a bustling area.

However, the house is really nice, quiet in the midst of the noisy city, and the rent is not high, only two thousand silver coins per month.

Of course, "not high" is relative to the average price. There really aren’t many who can afford such a villa for full rent.

The landlord’s friend wasn’t interested in subletting this villa, as it was neither too expensive nor too cheap, so just neglected the thought of renting it out.

Qu Jianlei was quite satisfied with the house. The next day, he signed the lease agreement and paid the rent, even getting it notarized.

The villa doesn’t have many facilities. Due to the landlord’s work transfer, he won’t be back for ten years, and has given away all unimportant stuff.

So Qu Jianlei had to furnish the place himself, but the person looking after the house promised that some of the expenses could be deducted from the rent.

So for the remaining time that day, he was busy buying items, not only household goods but also a new car.

The new car wasn’t high-end, costing less than five thousand—a rugged off-road vehicle with strong horsepower.

It wasn’t until the afternoon the next day that Qu Jianlei tidied up the house and moved in completely.

The two sisters were actively helping him run errands, and once settled in the afternoon, they suggested something new.

According to Green Water City’s customs, new residents are supposed to invite neighbors over for a dinner party.

In theory, it’s a tradition to improve neighborhood relationships, with a positive and meaningful impact.

Qu Jianlei didn’t oppose this custom—it’s better than being neighbors who never interact.

But he was a bit worried, maybe... these sisters just wanted to stay over and weren’t planning to leave?

So he declined, saying he was quite tired today, and would send invitations to nearby neighbors later.

However, the sisters were really enthusiastic, saying it was getting dark soon, everyone was getting off work, and they could help him send the invitations.

Qu Jianlei had no choice, and besides, he wasn’t skilled at dealing with strangers; if someone was willing to take over... then he was fine with it.

There aren’t many households on the street where he rented the house, just about a dozen.

Further out there are more, but the sisters said it’s just for the gesture, there’s no need to go too far.

Invitations were sent out that night, and the next day happened to be a day off.

The sisters discussed with Qu Jianlei and suggested having a barbecue, as it would be not only convenient but also lively.

Skewers can be made by oneself, or if it’s too troublesome, ready-made ones can be bought. In such a big city, any quality of skewers is available.

Qu Jianlei decided to buy ready-made ones, even considering hiring a chef to help everyone grill skewers.

However, the business guide provided a professional opinion: this is a neighborhood gathering, not a business negotiation, and doing it yourself would create a better atmosphere.

By the afternoon the next day, neighbors began to trickle in, looking to see how they could help.

However, those who arrived early were basically young men, more interested in the two business guides than the new tenant.

The sisters didn’t disclose their profession, engaging in cheerful conversation with others.

Actually, Qu Jianlei had already figured out that these sisters really liked this neighborhood—the key is the high-quality people here.

If given the chance to live here, they definitely wouldn’t refuse.

Of course, Qu Jianlei didn’t think they were doing anything wrong, as everyone has the right to pursue a happy life.

His tacit consent to the two women even made some wonder: is the new neighbor a bit weak?

When dusk was settling, almost everyone had arrived; with about a dozen households, there were less than a hundred people.

The sisters had also invited a seven-member band to play music and sing nearby, with Qu Jianlei covering the expense.

After eating and drinking for a while and seeing the atmosphere getting increasingly lively, someone suddenly targeted Qu Jianlei.

The speaker was called Pan Xing, still in school, around sixteen or seventeen, a fearless age.

"New neighbor, that Howler... is it the new car you bought?"

The Howler isn’t a brand, but a nickname for the off-road vehicle Qu Jianlei just bought.

This nickname is somewhat derogatory—the car’s power is sufficient, but it’s noisy, often breaks down, and offers poor riding experience.

Qu Jianlei looked at him and nodded slightly, "Yes, just bought it two days ago."

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