Hanging up the phone, Allen Zhang waited by the roadside with Zorro for a while before the other party also got out of the car, bought a breakfast at the convenience store, and chatted while eating, appreciating the beautiful scenery of the West Coast. About half an hour later, Cooper sent another message.
Cooper: Mr. Jackson has informed the chairman of the Whale Auction. The Pike Company’s qualification has been approved, and a notification has been issued, with an auction scheduled for tomorrow.
Allen Zhang: Ok, I will contact Mr. Pike now and have a chat with him.
Searching on Opportunity Network, he saw the Zone 5 house listed for consignment, Mr. Pike had auctioned off his house, car, and private yacht, but still many assets failed to sell at auction.
The deluxe apartments in the Eastern region and the sea-view villas in Southern New Port didn’t sell due to price issues.
The deluxe apartment in the Southern Zone 5 wasn’t even consigned at the auction because it lacked prestige. After all, participants in the auction have at least two million assets, with many being millionaires; surely no one would buy a house here in the South, a place famously chaotic and poor.
Except for our congressman, who needs it, since Zone 5 is his hometown and stronghold, and he’s about to be divorced and homeless.
Although he has loan-bought deluxe apartments in other districts and downtown, if even he won’t buy in Zone 5, what would citizens think?
It’s a betrayal to the citizens! Forget about the next election then.
Allen Zhang directly contacted him, stating his intentions: Hello, Mr. Pike, I’m Juan Jin from Alfred’s Recycling, I saw the two houses you listed for sale on Opportunity Network, one in Zone 5’s bustling community and another sea-view villa in Southern New Port, interested in having a chat?
Pike: Hello, Mr. Jin, I didn’t expect you to be interested in my houses. I’m free now to show you the houses, where are you now? I can come directly.
Allen Zhang: Let’s meet at the apartment community in Zone 5.
Putting away his phone, Allen Zhang told Zorro to get in the car, and they drove to the apartment building.
Parking roadside and waiting outside, soon they saw a ride-share car stop at the corner.
Mr. Pike got out of the car, looking haggard, his expression mixed with happiness and worry, looking around.
Allen Zhang got out of his car and greeted him, "Over here! Mr. Pike."
"Hello, Mr. Jin," Mr. Pike immediately came over, enthusiastically shook hands, greeted warmly, glanced at Zorro next to him, and then looked enviously at the Jeep, "Sorry to keep you waiting."
"Not at all, we just arrived," Allen Zhang smiled, "I apartment building I saw on Opportunity Network, the location seems great, and I’d like to buy it, and the other sea-view villa if the price is right. I might ask you to take us another trip."
"That’s no problem at all, but are you sure you want to buy this apartment building?"
Mr. Pike knew about the General Sect Leader’s current fortune, at least a few hundred million dollars in oil assets, and all readily liquefiable funds.
If it was the villa, it would match the status, but buying this apartment building was a bit unexpected for him, especially since it’s located in Zone 5; even if it’s a bustling area, the selling price is at most four to five hundred thousand dollars.
Also, the timing couldn’t be worse, if only half an hour earlier.
"It’s meant as a gift," Allen Zhang smiled, "I have a friend who recently ran into some trouble and needs a house to live in."
"Being your friend must truly be a blessing," Mr. Pike remarked.
Leading them into the community, they arrived in front of the apartment building, took out the key card to detect the electromagnetic signal of the door lock, and used a fingerprint to unlock it. The door lock was quite high-end, indeed.