Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now! Chapter 1244 - 370: Never So Devout

So this Hu Shangke, he’s not just an ordinary real estate agent; he is Chen Yan’s exclusive asset management representative!!

They share a bond as classmates and roommates, and he also helps Chen Yan manage assets!

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"Mr. Hu, the introduction is almost complete. I’m quite satisfied with this property. Let’s have a coffee and discuss the transfer matters."

After Hu Shangke finished his introduction, Ah Ruo kindly extended the invitation.

Hu Shangke seemed slightly taken aback, but he quickly responded with a smile: "Alright, Miss Liu, don’t worry, I will serve you well..."

"Oh, what do you mean by service? You’re a friend of Chen Yan, and I am too. So we’re all friends, no need to talk about service. I should thank you for helping out."

Ah Ruo spoke tactfully, emphasizing the theme of "friends helping each other" in their dealings.

Although she comes from a wealthy background and has always been accustomed to being catered to, she’s well-versed in social manners due to her prestigious upbringing.

As long as she avoids looking down on others and interacts with people as equals, she can make them feel genuinely respected.

Moreover, Hu Shangke is not exceptionally smart in any case.

The characteristics of a sycophant...

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Sitting in a dining area of the property, while sipping a cup of coffee, Ah Ruo gathered a lot of information from Hu Shangke.

She astutely realized that Hu Shangke was unaware of Chen Yan’s "master" status and merely thought of him as some hidden wealthy second-generation.

However, their friendship is genuinely solid.

Hu Shangke shared some stories of Chen Yan’s university days and mentioned that Chen Yan rented his first villa from him and entrusted him with managing quite a few properties.

Ah Ruo had a thought.

Her current visit was naturally to befriend Chen Yan, but there’s another very crucial matter to address.

Chen Yan saved Liu Jianshan and successfully extended his life—after such a significant event, the Liu family will surely make a substantial gesture!

However, how to give and spend the money is the real question.

It can’t be like in the TV dramas where they push a check with lots of zeros—it’s not about building friendships but merely a transaction.

Spending money should make the other party feel cared for, alleviating their worries.

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"Mr. Hu, from what you mentioned earlier, I’m quite interested in the businesses Chen Yan has in the student area.

I’m here to invest some funds to purchase some properties. I think the University City area is a promising investment direction. Since you’ve already managed so much there, you must be familiar with that area. Why don’t you help me out?"

Hu Shangke was instantly startled!

An opportunity for business!!

The two immediately went outside, with Hu Shangke leading Ah Ruo to a commercial district near University City.

First, he led Ah Ruo to take a stroll down a street with shops under Chen Yan’s name.

Ah Ruo, though born into wealth, has a business acumen that is still decent. She immediately recognized the value in this commercial district.

With the University City here, it’s home to hundreds of thousands of people, who are all young and impulsive consumers that fit the dating economy model. Establishing a commercial district here is profitable as long as it avoids high-end spending.

After about an hour of walking in heels, Ah Ruo’s feet began to ache. She stood at a crossroads, looking across to another side—behind her, practically all the shops on this street belonged to Chen Yan, including its most notable "Extreme Internet Cafe".

On the other side of the intersection was another street, not very long, but over three hundred meters, with several dozen scattered shops.

Ah Ruo quickly calculated in her mind, recalling the nearby property prices Hu Shangke had just mentioned, and then considered the budget her family gave her for this trip.

Hu Shangke came over from behind with a bubble tea he had bought, handing it to Ah Ruo: "This bubble tea is quite popular, though it might taste different from the authentic Cantonese ones you’re used to; give it a try."

Ah Ruo took a sip, casually pointing across the street at a building.

The buildings in the commercial district weren’t very tall. The one she pointed at was a business building, about eight stories high, one of the few office buildings in this commercial district.

Ah Ruo asked, "What kind of property is that building?"

Hu Shangke, familiar with the area from working in this field for a long time, immediately replied after taking a look: "That’s an office building."

He then added: "It’s not a high-end office building but built near University City to cater to students who start their businesses after graduation. These startup companies often have limited funds, preferring smaller spaces with lower property fees and relatively cheaper rent.

There are a few such office buildings near University City, designed when the area was being planned. Judging by the current situation, the occupancy rate is high, and the vacancy rate is low, making it a decent asset.

Besides, there are quite a few startups near University City, as you know, the students are all dreamers, so many venture into entrepreneurship. Even though the economic environment isn’t great, the basic occupancy rate hasn’t fallen too low."