Hello, How Long Has This Been Going On?

The atmosphere froze for a few seconds strangely, and the keys jingled and shook in the wind.

Looking up at the two clients who were much taller than herself, the lady agent held the key firmly, and said calmly, "Hi, Mr. Tao, I am the agent who will show you the house today, just call me Xiaosun."

Then she saw Mr. Tao, who was slightly shorter, smiled at her, and said in a gentle tone, "Okay, I will trouble you today."

Another taller "Mr. Tao" continued to nod without saying a word.

Xiao Sun understood that this should be the two brothers, and it was a classic combination of good temper and unhappiness.

Very individual, and even wearing sunglasses is also very seductive.

Xiao Sun, who had calmed down, gradually entered the working state, showing a standard polite smile: "Which house do you two want to see first? Or let's look at it according to the building and the number of floors."

"In addition to the house you two saw on the website yesterday, there are a few new houses in our system that haven't been put up in time. Do you want to take a look first?"

The unhappy "Mr. Tao" was about to nod, and the good-tempered Mr. Tao smiled and said, "If it's a good house, you can look at it, but don't use the more ordinary ones. This saves time."

"Look at the five sets I circled for you yesterday. The sun is shining right now. I want to see the light in the room. If you are not satisfied, let's look at the others."

"We are not in a hurry, we will decide if there is a suitable one, and if not, we can also look at other communities."

When looking for an intermediary to view a house, the first two sets are usually taken to see some houses that have not been rented out for a long time. Either the lighting is poor, or the layout and decoration are not good, and there is a high probability that people will feel unlivable.

Afterwards, when I look at a house that is generally okay, I will have a bright feeling, and then add something like "a colleague just showed other customers to see it, and it may be signed away soon" "This set is the most cost-effective in this community That's it, it looks very comfortable", many customers will immediately decide to rent without hesitation.

Tao Zhiyue, as a senior renter, already knows this well.

Xiao Sun froze for a moment, retracted what he wanted to say, and led them inside while introducing other facilities in the community.

"Okay, then let's go and see the set of floor-to-ceiling windows you selected first. It is Room 1901 in Building No. 5. There is also a small set of your choice on the 15th floor of the same building. You can take a look at it later."

"This building is very close to the express collection point. There is a small supermarket next to the collection point. It will be very convenient if you need to buy things temporarily..."

Listening to Xiaosun's introduction, Tao Zhiyue would occasionally ask a few questions, while Huo Ran who was standing beside him was always walking briskly, with a deadpan expression on his face.

Tao Zhiyue glanced at him, thought it was funny, and couldn't help but bumped him with his elbow: "Why haven't you spoken?"

Huo Ran immediately turned his head, leaned into his ear and whispered: "The bodyguard is like this, taciturn, but looks very safe."

"Besides, if the intermediary has really read the news many times, then I will be recognized as soon as I speak, so be on the safe side and be cautious in your words and deeds."

"..." Tao Zhiyue exposed him mercilessly, "Stop making excuses, you just think it's fun to pretend to be a bodyguard."

Huo Ran didn't hold back, he smiled, coughed again, and quickly withdrew his expression: "The boss is wise."

When Xiao Sun pressed the elevator button and turned around to ask them to enter the elevator, what he saw was "Mr. Tao" who was still very unhappy.

Having a shrewd and witty younger brother is really peace of mind.

Xiao Sun secretly sighed in his heart.

Under the watchful eyes of the two hills behind her, Xiao Sun had gradually adapted to this mysterious atmosphere. She pressed a few times on the combination door lock and pushed open the door.

The sunlight pouring out of the room instantly forms a sharp contrast with the slightly dark closed corridor.

"Because the whole house has floor-to-ceiling windows, the lighting and ventilation are very good, and the decoration is also very good. They are all brand new wooden furniture, and no one has lived in it before."

"The landlord's family has gone abroad and originally wanted to sell it, but because of the large area, the quotation is relatively high, and the economy has been in recession recently, and there has been no movement for a long time, so they plan to rent it out. Of course, the rent will be slightly more expensive. ..."

Xiao Sun added very skillfully: "However, there was just news yesterday that the new city ten minutes away from here will be greatly developed. In the future, it will be the second city center in northern Shanxi. The city government may have to move there. In the future, this The location of the community will be particularly good, quiet amidst the hustle and bustle.”

"The news has not yet been implemented into the rent and house price, and it will definitely rise sharply in a while. If the two of you are interested, you can sign a long-term lease contract for several years. It is a bargain, and it is more cost-effective."

After she finished speaking, she saw the two Mr. Tao froze in unison.

"What's wrong?" Xiao Sun asked curiously, "Is there any problem?"

"It's nothing. I was a little surprised when I heard the news for the first time." Tao Zhiyue said seriously, "Let's look around."

"Okay, take a look, both of you. I just went outside to make a phone call. My colleague has something to do with me."

This house has four bedrooms and two living rooms, with an area of ​​nearly 200 square meters, so Tao Zhiyue didn't choose it for himself. Considering Huo Ran's work needs, he felt that a house of this size should be used for him to live and work. Dual use would be fine.

Tao Zhiyue chose a room at random and went in to visit. The bodyguard Huo Ran followed behind him step by step.

Avoiding Xiao Sun, Tao Zhiyue turned his head and gossiped, "Is the city government really going to move here?"

"I haven't heard of it." Huo Ran shook his head, "The mayor probably hasn't heard of it either."

"... I once again have a new understanding of the intermediary's words."

Tao Zhiyue sighed sincerely: "The second city center, the city government, is quiet amidst the hustle and bustle, picking up missing prices... I was almost tempted."

"That's why I said to be cautious in words and deeds." Huo Ran proudly said, "Xiao Sun must have watched the news."

"Your tail is almost up to the sky." Tao Zhiyue chatted with him while looking around, "But in all fairness, the decoration of this house is very high-quality, and it looks very comfortable."

"Well, it should be specially hired a designer, no wonder the asking price is high."

"Do you like it? I think it is very suitable for you to live in. If someone from your family comes over temporarily, it will be enough."

"I like it, but I don't feel how good the lighting is." Huo Ran was puzzled, "It is indeed a floor-to-ceiling window, but why is it so dark everywhere?"

Tao Zhiyue said subconsciously: "Actually, I also feel..."

The eyes of the two people swept around in confusion, and met in the air, and then they saw the huge sunglasses on each other's faces.

Tao Zhiyue: ...

Huo Ran: ...

After a moment of relative silence, Tao Zhiyue was the first to laugh, and he decided to strike first: "You are so stupid."

"You obviously agreed with me!" Huo Ran argued with reason.

"I didn't, I was kidding you."

"Then I'm kidding you too."

"No, your tone is very serious. It is indeed a floor-to-ceiling window, but why is it so dark everywhere... because you are wearing sunglasses, hahahahahaha."

"..." Huo Ran changed his mind in embarrassment, "I'll take it off and have a look while Xiao Sun is away."

Tao Zhiyue felt that it made sense, and reached out to take off his sunglasses, intending to take this opportunity to appreciate the bright light from the floor-to-ceiling windows of the whole house.

"—It's too bright!"

"Boss, my eyes hurt."

Thus, the two people who had been in the world of the color of mushroom juice for a long time experienced another sudden blindness.

Xiao Sun finished making work calls in the corridor, and when he reopened the door and returned to the house, he seemed to hear a burst of talking and laughter.

But when she walked to the room where the voice came from, what she saw was the brother in sunglasses who was silently looking at the scenery outside the window.

Xiao Sun once thought that he had auditory hallucinations.

Thinking back to what she heard just now, she wondered, and asked casually, "What do you two think of this room? If it's not suitable, we'll go to the next one."

This time, the good-tempered Mr. Tao didn't speak, but the unhappy "Mr. Tao" turned his head and said affirmatively, "It's pretty good, I'm very satisfied."

It was the first time for Xiaosun to hear "Mr. Tao" speak, his voice was very magnetic and vaguely familiar.

Before she had time to think about it, she heard the other party drop three words lightly.

"I bought it."

Xiao Sun's eyes widened in surprise.

...this must be an auditory hallucination.

As an ordinary real estate agent, Xiao Sun spent the rest of the day in a dream.

After she carefully confirmed whether to buy or rent, "Mr. Tao" handed her a business card with only a phone number written on it, saying that she could contact this number to deal with buying a house. Room and hall.

The commission for selling a house is much higher than renting a house, especially if it is a big house with a high total price.

So even though this development sounded outrageous, Xiao Sun took the business card cautiously, brought the two Mr. Tao downstairs to Room 1502, and then went out to make a phone call.

Ten minutes later, the dazed Xiao Sun returned to the house and finally accepted the fact that he ran into a rich man by chance.

But why would "Mr. Tao" leave the matter of buying a house to the assistant indifferently, and then accompany his younger brother to check the rental contract very carefully...?

This is beyond Xiao Sun's comprehension.

Room 1502 is a two-bedroom apartment with a square layout. The owner entrusts the intermediary to take care of it. The decoration style is very refreshing, and the furniture and appliances are all available. It can be moved in with bags.

Tao Zhiyue looked around and asked Xiao Sun a bunch of questions. After confirming that there were no hidden dangers, he decided to sign the contract immediately and move directly because tomorrow is Sunday.

His luggage has always been very small, but since he was with Huo Ran, all kinds of gadgets and souvenirs began to increase rapidly. Fortunately, there is only a month or two of luggage, so it is not tiring to carry.

Double happiness came to the door today, and Xiao Sun, who was so excited that his face was flushed, quickly asked his colleagues in the store to send the contract. After Huo Ran checked it very persistently, Tao Zhi signed his name with a swipe of the pen, and handed over the contract that he had prepared for a long time. A good copy of the ID card, and the two-hour house inspection tour has come to a successful conclusion.

Watching Xiao Sun leaving happily with the contract in his arms, Tao Zhiyue said with emotion: "We must be the kind of clients that the agency likes the most... especially you."

Even though he was used to Huo Ran's ability to make money, Tao Zhiyue, as an ordinary wage earner, was still very sour when he heard the other party say "eat eggs for breakfast" that he was going to buy a house.

Huo Ran was more interested in Room 1502 than in Room 1901. He wandered around, looking at every detail in the house: "We will be neighbors living in the same building from now on."

"This set looks very cozy, but there is no study room, do you want to use the computer in the room?"

Tao Zhiyue leaned against the door and thought for a while: "I'm going to convert the second bedroom into a study, and buy a big bookshelf, a desk, and a computer chair to make it more comfortable to sit on."

"It's a good idea. You can move the bed away and put two computer desks side by side, so we can sit together and play games."

"Your house is so big, why do you come here to play games?"

"Neighbors should of course visit each other." Huo Ran is confident, "I have seen photos of other people's remodeled computer desks on the Internet. There are many functions, and there are snack racks. I will customize two."

"No, no snack rack."

"Don't worry, I also donated a bedroom and turned it into a mini gym, so you can exercise every day without going upstairs."

Huo Ran walked out of the second bedroom, and continued to seriously evaluate the renovation plan of the living room: "The living room is quite large. You can install a projector and a lazy sofa. It's very suitable for watching movies at night."

"I think there is also a need to make a display shelf here, otherwise the small things I bought before can only be scattered and look lacking."

Tao Zhiyue simply stopped interrupting, and smiled to see him thinking about it alone.

After giving important instructions on the layout of the bedroom and living room, Huo Ran strolled to the balcony again.

The two houses are just on both sides of this building, so looking out from the window, it is a completely different scenery.

One side is the direction of the bustling urban area, and the other side is the quiet and empty new city, which happens to be the two poles of the world.

"Put two on the balcony... Oh, I can't fit two, so let's put a recliner, you can sit here and read a book in a daze."

Huo Ran looked up into the distance, and realized later: "I remember that location is reserved for TOD."

Tao Zhi walked over and stood beside him: "Do you think you can see the tower crane on the construction site from here? Watch it lift things, I can watch it all day."

"Probably yes, I like to read it too." Huo Ran deeply felt the same way, "Ever since the community was built next to the university, and the tower cranes are waving their long arms all day long, I can no longer concentrate on reading in the library. His eyes drifted out of the window unconsciously."

Tao Zhiyue said decisively: "Then I will buy a deck chair, and sit here after get off work every day to supervise the construction site."

Huo Ran imagined that scene for a while, and laughed: "I might run there from time to time, rounding it up, and you are looking at me too."

"And not only the buildings on the ground, but also underground subways will be built. Line 1 will extend to the new city. In the future, you can go directly to your company without changing trains. It will be very convenient to come to the new city."

Huo Ran suddenly realized, "No, if you get dizzy on the subway, you can't take the subway. I remember there will be a new bus line, maybe a little slower."

The sun near noon is very hot, as if it can melt all silted diseases.

Tao Zhiyue looked at the new city full of vitality under the scorching sun, and said softly, "Actually, I'm not fainted by the subway."

Huo Ran was a little surprised, and turned to look at him: "What is that? Is it claustrophobic or something?"

Tao Zhiyue shook his head with a calm expression: "I have a friend who had an accident on the subway, so I left a little psychological shadow."

"But it seems to have overcome it now." Tao Zhi looked at him with a smile, "But I still don't want to take the subway."

"Why?" Huo Ran thought in a strange way, "Is it because the bus drives slowly so that you can stay with me longer."

Tao Zhiyue said solemnly: "Sometimes I really want to pry your head open and take a look at the structure."

The subtle gloomy atmosphere dissipated with the wind.

"Because I have seen a horror movie, the hero came to a different world from the subway, went through many crises, and had a peaceful new life, but at the end of the movie, when he was taking the subway to pick up his wife, he was caught by the monsters pouring out of the subway Captured."

"Caught it? Will there be a sequel?"

"I don't know, I can't remember, his wife was still waiting for him at the appointed place, but he just disappeared out of thin air, no one noticed. So I don't want to take the subway anymore, in case I get caught too How to go."

"Don't be afraid, there are no monsters in the real world. How about we watch less horror movies and more romance movies in the future."

"Then watch your performance and sleep?"

"I only fell asleep for five minutes that day! It must have been only five minutes."

"Thirty-seven minutes, I counted the time."

"...What should I have for lunch?"