The monk of the way of beauty

Chapter 144 The Villa

Back in Los Angeles, Ling Xiao felt very comfortable all over his body. Compared with the cold and humid New York, Los Angeles is more like a place where people live.

After making a phone call to Gan Jing, Ling Xiao rushed to Matador Beach on the northwest coast of Los Angeles, where there was a seaside villa for sale.After searching for it for half a year, I don't know if the villa this time can meet his wishes.

Alvador Matador Beach is 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles and 5 miles from the small town of Malibu. It is a bit desolate, and there is only a small town of Pepperdine nearby.The town was established on the basis of Pepperdine University, which moved here in the 60s. Because it is close to Malibu, the town always fails to develop, and the population of the whole town is less than 1000. Of course, this does not include Pepperdine University. Burdean University.

Pepperdine University is a private research university founded in 1937 that enrolls approximately 8300 students each year in its five colleges.Seaver College, the School of Law, the School of Educational Psychology, the School of Business Administration, and the School of Public Policy are all located on the university's 830-acre campus.

Except for day students, all students under the age of 21 are required to live on campus.The dormitories in Pepperdine are comfortable, convenient, and in good condition. The school’s single-sex dormitories and apartments have campus network access.First-year students are usually assigned to apartments with a bathroom, living room and four double bedrooms.

The campus of Pepperdine University is known as the most beautiful campus in the United States, covering an area of ​​830 hectares.The scenery here is pleasant. Not only can you overlook the Pacific Ocean, but you can also have a panoramic view of the surrounding distant mountains. There are also flower-covered hillsides, quiet mountain roads, and it is only a 20-minute walk from the beach.

When Ling Xiao arrived in the small town of Pepperdine, the real estate agent, Ms. Eisen, was already waiting there.

After exchanging pleasantries, Ms. Eisen took Ling Xiao to the sea-facing high-rise villa that was just sold.

"This villa has not been built for five years, and it was designed by the famous designer Ms. Aria. If the owner did not encounter financial problems, he would not choose to sell the villa. There are two floors on the ground, and another basement."

While showing Ling Xiao around the villa, Ms. Eisen introduced to him: "The villa is located on the edge of a mountain cliff, and it provides the owner with a vacation beach house where he can relax briefly. There are large floor-to-ceiling windows from the roof to the ground. It happens to be a perfect place to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the seaside, the blue ocean, white clouds, and the beautiful reflection of coconut trees, all of which provide you with a perfect vacation. You can enjoy the natural sunshine and mild climate from California with your family and friends Oceanic climate."

Ling Xiao is very satisfied with this villa. The area of ​​346 square meters is large enough. There are four bedrooms, two living rooms, a study room, a kitchen, and three bathrooms. All rooms are extremely spacious.In addition, the villa also has a garage, and the nearly three acres of mountain land on the cliff are also within the scope of sale.

The villa faces the sea to the west, and a large area of ​​glass separates the inside and the outside. The three bedrooms and the study room facing the sea can clearly see the blue sea.

The floors and some joinery and tables are predominantly in whitish Douglas fir.The planks of the wooden floor are 30 cm wide and 14 meters long.

The pool is made of gray concrete, with half-meter-high tempered glass standing on it.Water overflows along the edge on the west side.

The timber-paved courtyard features a long concrete table surmounted by a fabric-covered steel frame for shade.

The whole villa is extended as much as possible under the allowed building width, and is built at the rearmost position of the site, while the large pool is built at the other end close to the sea, sitting on the edge of the pool, the transparent glass seems to make the pool Connected with the sea.

"The entire villa is priced at US$298 million. You can purchase it with a loan, but installment payments are not accepted. Mr. Ling, what do you think?"

Ling Xiao looked at the shrewd Ms. Eisen, and said in a deep voice: "It can be heard that the owner of the villa is in a hurry to spend money. Ms. Eisen, how about this, please ask me if I can pay all the house money in one go , how much can the price of the villa be reduced to?"

Hearing what Ling Xiao said, Ms. Eisen was taken aback for a moment, and couldn't help asking, "Are you really sure you want to buy it?"

"Of course, but the premise is that the housing price is within a reasonable range. If it exceeds my expectations, then..." Ling Xiao didn't finish his sentence, but Ms. Eisen had already heard what he meant.

This single business is equally important to Ms. Eisen. If the transaction can be successfully concluded, she herself will be able to get a generous commission from it.So after Ling Xiao finished speaking, Ms. Eisen immediately contacted the owner of the house.

After a while, Ms. Eisen hung up the phone, walked to Ling Xiao who was sitting by the pool enjoying the sun, and said, "Mr. Ling, if you can pay within today, the owner is willing to reduce the price to 268 million US dollars." , this is the last offer."

Although Ling Xiao was a little dissatisfied with the 30 dollars less and [-]% of the price, he estimated that this was the lowest offer the homeowner could accept, which might be related to his current predicament.

Without further haggling, Ling Xiao nodded and said, "Okay, call someone over, let's sign the contract."

The home owner is a middle-aged man in his 40s named Oliver, who drives a $10 Mercedes-Benz, and it can be seen that there is a trace of anxiety on his face.

"Hello, Mr. Ling." Oliver nodded to Ling Xiao, and looked at Ms. Eisen, two lawyers and a notary beside him.

After the two lawyers checked the contract in detail, and negotiated and revised it repeatedly until there were no loopholes, Ling Xiao and Oliver signed their respective names on the contract under the witness of the notary.

268 million US dollars, which is basically more than half of Ling Xiao's recent income from Stark Industries in New York. Before that, his savings were nearly 500 million US dollars, and now most of them have been turned into this villa.

"Farewell, Mr. Ling, this villa belongs to you." After getting the check, Oliver was relieved, he shook his head at Ling Xiao, and said, "If it wasn't for trouble, I would I am reluctant to sell this villa."

"I welcome you as a guest at any time." Although Ling Xiao said politely, he already sounded like a host.

Oliver shook his head bitterly, took a deep look at the villa, drove his Mercedes and left the seaside villa.

Because of Ling Xiao's straightforwardness, all the furniture and decorations of the villa were kept, but Ling Xiao didn't intend to use these things here. Since it was his new home, he had to change them all. As for what to replace, That's up to Gan Jing to make the decision.

In addition, Ling Xiao still needs to do some outlines of the magic circle, and it is also necessary to redecorate, but this is not urgent yet.

Ling Xiao threw away all the bed sheets and quilt covers in the room, then went to a nearby town, bought a new set, and then returned to the villa.

After finishing all this, it was already dark, and Ling Xiao drove back to Los Angeles.

Just walked into the pharmacy, Chang Xi, who stayed in the pharmacy to help during the winter vacation, suddenly threw herself on Ling Xiao, and happily asked him: "Ling Xiao, I heard that you bought a villa, is it true? When will you take us to have a look?"

"Of course it's true." Ling Xiao reached out and rubbed her soft hair, and said with a smile, "If you want to go, you can do it tomorrow."

"Oh yeah! It's great!" Chang Xi almost jumped up, Ling Xiao shook his head in a serious manner, walked to Gan Jing's side, and said in a low voice: "You won't blame me for buying the villa so hastily. "

"What are you talking about? It's rare to come across a villa that suits you. Buy it and buy it." Gan Jing is always so gentle and considerate. She can always easily guess what Ling Xiao is thinking. She understands that if it is not I am very satisfied with that villa, so Ling Xiao, who has been looking for it for half a year, will definitely not buy that villa so soon.

(End of this chapter)