Chapter 602 - 602: Such a Perverse Taste

Little did Tan Xiong know, Zhao Yuan had heard his entire conversation with his colleague.

They were in the work area and speaking in hushed tones, but who was Zhao Yuan? Setting aside his power as a Qi Listening Realm cultivator, the recent tempering of his body by the Celestial Thunder had enhanced his hearing to an incredible level. He could clearly hear a pin drop from a hundred meters away, even in the middle of a bustling city!

No matter how low Tan Xiong kept his voice, his words were no secret to Zhao Yuan.

'So that's why he wouldn't help me. No wonder.'

Zhao Yuan shook his head. He wasn't angry, just amused. Besides, it didn't matter to him who showed him the properties. If anyone should be kicking themselves, it was Tan Xiong for passing up a golden opportunity to make a fortune.

Just then, Mu Han walked into the reception room carrying a cup of hot tea.

Unlike Tan Xiong, she didn't judge Zhao Yuan by his age or his clothes.

Perhaps it was because she was new to the workforce and hadn't picked up the habit, or maybe it was just her personality.

After placing the tea in front of Zhao Yuan, Mu Han said with a warm smile, "Hello, sir. I'm a property consultant, Mu Han. May I ask your name?"

"Zhao Yuan."

"Hello, Mr. Zhao. What kind of property are you looking to rent?"

Zhao Yuan shook his head. "You've got it wrong. I'm not here to rent."

Mu Han froze, asking in surprise, "Then you're here to...?"

"I'm here to buy," Zhao Yuan replied.

"B-Buy a house?" Mu Han was stunned at first, then overjoyed.

Compared to rentals, sales commissions were much higher and contributed more to performance quotas. She was still in her probationary period. If she could sell a single property, she would become a full-time employee. Her heart pounded with excitement and joy.

Mu Han's voice was a little loud, carrying all the way to the work area in the back.

A colleague said in surprise, "Tan Xiong, did you hear that? The client is here to buy! Don't tell me you actually misjudged him this time?"

"No way."

Tan Xiong stuck to his guns.

"No matter how you look at him, that kid doesn't look like he can afford a house. If he said he was here to rent, I'd believe him. But buy? What a joke! You know the housing prices in Rongcheng City. Even if they can't compare to places like Jing City or Huashang, the average price is still over fifteen thousand per square meter. How could a poor student like him possibly afford that? In my opinion, he's probably just messing with Mu Han!"

The designer outfits Zhao Yuan had bought before were either destroyed in his fight with the Ant Thieves or burned to ash during the Thunder Tribulation. He was currently wearing his old clothes, which looked plain to the extreme. It was no wonder Tan Xiong had misunderstood.

The colleague frowned. He thought Tan Xiong's words made a lot of sense and stood up to head out.

"Where are you going?" Tan Xiong asked.

"To warn Mu Han, of course," the colleague replied.

Tan Xiong pulled him back. "Warn her about what? Didn't you hear the excitement in her voice just now? She must think she's hit the jackpot and landed a big spender. If you try to talk her down now, not only will she refuse to listen, she'll probably suspect you're trying to steal her client. Why ask for trouble? Besides, for a rookie, learning the hard way is a blessing. How can you grow if you don't take a few knocks?"

In the reception room, Zhao Yuan heard every word Tan Xiong said and couldn't help but ask with a wry smile, "Do I look like a con artist?"

"Huh?" Mu Han was taken aback, not understanding why Zhao Yuan would ask such a question.

Fortunately, Zhao Yuan didn't dwell on the topic and got back to business.

He took a few marked addresses out of his pocket and asked, "I'd like to buy a house in one of these areas."

Mu Han glanced at the addresses and said, "No problem. We have listings in all of these areas."

She picked up her tablet, pulled up a property file, and began her pitch enthusiastically. "For example, the Garden District, which is adjacent to Tianfu Plaza and People's Park, is in one of your requested locations. It has convenient transportation and is in a very lively area. Most importantly, the layout is fantastic. Even though it's only a little over sixty square meters, it feels like more than a hundred..."

"Wait a moment." Zhao Yuan held up his hand, interrupting her. "I forgot to mention another requirement. The house I want to buy should preferably be a standalone villa, and the surroundings need to be quiet, not too lively."

"Huh? A... a villa?" Mu Han was stunned again.

"What's wrong? Does Miss Mu think I can't afford a villa?" Zhao Yuan asked with a smile.

Mu Han's face flushed, and she quickly explained, "No, no, that's not it. I was just a little surprised." Then she added cautiously, "But Mr. Zhao, villas are quite expensive."

"The price doesn't matter, as long as it meets my requirements." Zhao Yuan took a sip of his tea.

"I see. In that case, please wait a moment while I search for you." Mu Han felt a little embarrassed. As a property consultant, memorizing listings was a basic skill. Having to look them up on the spot seemed somewhat unprofessional.

Luckily, Zhao Yuan didn't seem angry at all. He just smiled and nodded. "It's fine. Take your time."

At that moment, the Bone Woman, having parked the car, strode into the real estate agency.

Tan Xiong, who was back at the front desk, saw her and his eyes lit up.

'Now *that's* the aura and attire of someone who's here to buy a house!'

He immediately went to greet the Bone Woman, his face wreathed in smiles. "Hello, miss. How may I help you?" As he spoke, he shot a glance toward Mu Han in the reception room, his meaning clear: 'Learn from this, rookie. *This* is what a real homebuyer looks like!'

However, the Bone Woman paid him no mind. She scanned the room, spotted Zhao Yuan, and walked straight toward him.

Tan Xiong was stunned for a moment, then followed her instinctively.

He still thought the Bone Woman was heading into the reception room to talk with him. He quickened his pace, slipping into the room before her, and stood by another table. Making a welcoming gesture, he said with a beaming smile, "Miss, please, have a seat."

Once again, the Bone Woman ignored him. She walked directly to Zhao Yuan's side and, without sitting, stood respectfully and said, "BOSS, the car is parked."

"Mm," Zhao Yuan acknowledged with a slight nod.

B... BOSS?!

For a second, Tan Xiong wondered if his ears were deceiving him.

This beautiful woman, who looked like she stepped right out of a CEO romance novel, was calling this poor kid "BOSS"?

'What the hell? Is this some kind of mistake?'

Tan Xiong rubbed his eyes. After confirming he wasn't seeing things, he couldn't help but curse inwardly: 'Fuck, so the stories in novels are real after all. These rich people really do love pretending to be poor just to show people up. What a damn twisted hobby!'