[Host Reputation Value +666]
Inside the Moon Palace, Zhou Wang, who was reviewing the transaction contract with his lawyer, suddenly heard the system’s prompt.
He felt a bit surprised, as although his Reputation Value was constantly increasing, it was usually by single digits, occasionally breaking into double digits. Instances where it increased by over six hundred points in a moment were rare.
This suggested that someone of a relatively higher social status recognized him deeply, which resulted in such a significant reputation boost all at once.
"Mr. Zhou, the contract is fine now, and the payment method has been confirmed. What do you think..."
At this moment, the lawyer’s voice brought Zhou Wang back to reality.
The lawyer was Huang Yaoming, a senior partner from the Yunshangyun Law Firm (White City Branch in Yunan Province), with whom Zhou Wang was well-acquainted. He had previously provided services for Zhou Wang in Li City.
"Then let’s sign it."
Zhou Wang nodded. The contract at this point had already been amended, with two detailed clauses revised after Lawyer Huang pointed them out, and Yang Liping made the changes.
Once the signing was complete, Zhou Wang straightforwardly paid 30% of the amount. After confirming the payment, Yang Liping felt relieved and stood up to shake hands with Zhou Wang.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhou."
"No need to be so polite, Ms. Yang."
Hearing Yang Liping’s sincere gratitude, Zhou Wang responded with a smile, "I really like these two houses. It’s me who should be thanking you."
Yang Liping seemed to want to express more of her gratitude, and after thinking for a moment, she said:
"I am now retired, but I still have some old contacts. Mr. Zhou, since you’re in the media business, if you ever need help, feel free to ask. Also, if you discover any promising dance talents, I could help you nurture them..."
Hearing this, Zhou Wang didn’t feign modesty and immediately nodded in agreement.
A first-class actor of Huaxia, a vice president of the Huaxia Dancers Association, and a recipient of the "Special Allowance" from the XX Institute...
Yang Liping held numerous heavyweight titles. With her status in the literary and art circles, calling her a "big shot" wouldn’t be an exaggeration. There might indeed be a time in the future when Zhou Wang would need her assistance.
Besides, Zhou Wang was also thinking that since Shen Yutong’s major was also in ethnic dance, having her learn under Yang Liping could bring significant intangible benefits.
But those were matters for later. No need to mention them now.
After other investors had taken Zhou Wang’s rose gold business card, they had already left. After signing the contract, Yang Liping wanted to invite Zhou Wang for a meal, but he politely declined.
"Alright then, Mr. Zhou, I won’t take up more of your time. As for the house... I’ll move out today, and tomorrow my assistant will accompany Lawyer Huang to transfer the property rights."
Yang Liping smiled and placed a document bag containing all the keys on the table.
"Which means, from this moment, this place actually belongs to you."
Zhou Wang initially wanted to say there was no rush, but Yang Liping mentioned she had already booked a flight back to Ming City for the evening to handle her matters, so Zhou Wang did not insist.
When she said she was moving, she did not really have much to take, just some personal clothing.
According to her own words, the initial intention of building the Sun Palace and Moon Palace was to spend her later years peacefully, but after they were completed, she hardly stayed there...
"Every day I’m rushing around, sometimes I don’t even know for what. I used to be so determined, just wanting to reach the end of the dance path. Now, honestly, I don’t know the answer anymore..."
After saying this, Yang Liping left with her assistant and two students, off to continue her busy life.
People say at forty, one is free of doubt, and by fifty, one knows their destiny, but Yang Liping, over sixty, did not seem as open-minded as one might expect, and occasionally still had that youthful spirit.
"Is that a blessing or a curse?"
Zhou Wang murmured to himself.
To be honest, he felt quite moved today...
"Hey, Zhou Wang, what do you plan to do with these two houses?"
Xia Xiwei’s curious voice brought Zhou Wang back to the present moment. Now, in the large house, there were only him, Xia Xiwei, Miao Ying, and... oh, also Jiang Yisen.
"I haven’t decided yet, but... I need a cigarette first."
Zhou Wang took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and took a leisurely drag, "Dammit, I was holding that in just now!"
"Pfft... now that it’s your place, you can do as you please."
Xia Xiwei chuckled at Zhou Wang’s actions.
As he smoked, Zhou Wang seriously began to contemplate how to deal with these properties. Clearly, he still didn’t plan on staying in White City long-term.
He had come here with the mindset of seizing an opportunity after seeing the "intelligence;" now that the properties were his, he felt a bit at a loss.
But it didn’t really matter. Even if he did nothing with them and just left them sitting there, owning real estate wouldn’t entail any losses for Zhou Wang.
After thinking for a while, Zhou Wang also consulted Xia Xiwei’s opinion. During their discussion, Jiang Yisen joined in, enthusiastically offering several suggestions, which made Zhou Wang give him a curious look.
Jiang Yisen tried to act tough, but he was a bit sheepish.
Zhou Wang smiled and patted him on the shoulder.