183: Chapter 183 Resignation attempt backfires, resulting in dismissal
Boss Wu wiped away a cold sweat and said earnestly,
"That was when the buildings were first constructed. The layout of the duplex on the ground floor was not counted as area, so it was only 1600 square meters. But if you count the duplex structure, the usable area indeed reaches 2400 square meters. I'm not exaggerating at all; if you don't believe me, go take a look outside."
"No need to look, we already saw it when we arrived."
Chen Hao already had a plan in mind.
The first floor alone was 800 square meters. Counting the duplex structure (one level plus a real second level, making it effectively three floors), a total of 2400 square meters for only 8 million was not expensive at all.
Moreover, it even came with Fitness Club equipment, which saved him a large sum of money.
However, Chen Hao was suspicious: could Shayiva actually have 8 million?
Thinking of this, he took out his phone and sent a message to inquire with Shayiva.
"The entire Fitness Club, including the property, is 8 million for a complete buyout. Are you sure you have that much money?"
While waiting for a reply, Zhuang Hua said seriously,
"Although it seems cheap, there are traps everywhere. Take this clause for example: after we take over the Fitness Club, we still have to maintain the member system. This means that members who have already paid annual fees won't pay again for a short time. If no new members join, the Fitness Club won't be profitable in the short term."
Boss Wu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
"That's the situation. If I didn't urgently need to cash out, I wouldn't sell such a large venue for just 8 million, especially since it includes the property."
"As long as you maintain the membership base properly, when this year's membership fees expire and they renew next year, won't you start making money?"
"What do you think?"
Zhuang Hua then looked at Chen Hao. Just as he was about to say something, Shayiva replied. Chen Hao glanced at the message and almost cursed out loud.
Shayiva's reply read:
"According to the suggestion you previously made, you only need to pay an additional 8 million. The 2 million previously given to me is included, totaling 10 million. According to our verbal agreement, I will pay you back one hundred yuan every day until I die."
"Damn it!"
Chen Hao's exclamation made Boss Wu's heart tremble. He thought this meant dissatisfaction with the price and an attempt to lower it further. This was already the bottom line; if they still wanted to bargain, he would have to find other options.
Chen Hao rubbed his forehead and began pacing back and forth. He felt he had been schemed against by Shayiva.
She hadn't given him any chance to negotiate, tricking him into signing the contract and paying. She truly had sharp calculating skills.
Finally stabilizing his emotions, Chen Hao considered it from a profit perspective. It seemed this deal wasn't a loss. He typed to Shayiva,
"I'm paying the money, but whose name will the property deed be under?"
"Of course it will be under your name. I am a foreigner and do not have a Huaguo Green Card, so I cannot transfer the property even if I buy it."
Upon receiving this definitive answer, Chen Hao immediately made up his mind without a second thought.
"Deal. Let's sign the contract and handle the transfer procedures."
Boss Wu's suspended heart finally relaxed. He immediately smiled broadly and presented the contract with both hands to Chen Hao for review.
After carefully reading through it and confirming every clause, Chen Hao signed the contract.
"It's too late today. After we complete the transfer procedures tomorrow, I will transfer the money to you directly from the bank."
"No problem. As long as you can pay in full at once, I will listen to whatever payment method you choose."
Boss Wu's suspended heart finally settled. As he sent Chen Hao and the other person off, Chen Hao made conversation to break the silence,
"Was the person you were arguing with earlier your daughter?"
"Yes, she has been managing this Fitness Club all along."
Chen Hao nodded and asked again,
"Can I rehire her to work for me? I will pay her a salary."
"That would be wonderful. I'll ask her about it later."
After leaving, Chen Hao felt incomparably relieved. Even the messy affairs of Xinglong Group were overshadowed by this matter.
He purchased 2400 square meters of commercial housing for 8 million, bundled with an entire Fitness Club as a free gift. Although he would invest considerable funds in the first year, overall, he had made a profit.
It was an incredible deal. Even buying raw, unfinished housing wouldn't cost this much.
Zhuang Hua glared at Chen Hao and grumbled irritably,
"You looked downcast when we arrived, but now you're beaming as we leave. What's gotten into you now?"
"You wouldn't understand my mood."
He took a taxi directly with Zhuang Hua back to the Goddess Keepsake Specialty Store. Hearing that Zhang Menglu hadn't shown up all day, Zhuang Hua looked at Chen Hao suspiciously.
"Looks like you wore her out pretty badly."
"Stop talking so much. I'm going to check on her."
He took a taxi to the hotel. When he entered the room, Zhang Menglu was walking with a limp. Her legs were still numb even after resting for a day.
"You really are an animal!"
Chen Hao scooped her up and tossed her onto the bed.
"There's something even more beastly, come here, my little darling!"
"Help, no, no... Stop!"
He spent another 1000 points to increase her Constitution by 1 point.
"Zhang Menglu Constitution: 9"
"Current Remaining Points: 1488"
They fought hard all night.
The next morning at dawn.
Chen Hao walked out of the hotel, completely satisfied. Today was the end of the three-day holiday, and Chen Hao had to go to Xinglong Real Estate for work. In fact, Chen Hao had already decided: he was going to resign.
If Wei Xinglong was truly so disloyal, he could forget about ever getting a job at the Xinglong Group headquarters in the future.
Chen Hao had planned everything out nicely. When he arrived at the sales office, before he could even mention resigning, he was informed that he had actually been fired.
"I... I was fired?"
"Nonsense!"
Manager Huang threw an envelope over with a sneer.
"You only worked a few days, and you were absent without leave for three days. Here is your salary. Take it and scram!"
Even with Chen Hao's good temper, he couldn't hold back.
"Absent without leave? Didn't you give me three days off?"
Manager Huang sneered, his face full of mocking coldness.
"The time off I gave you? Where's the proof? Who can prove it?"
Great. So this was a trap. If Chen Hao had been obedient, it would have been three days off; if he hadn't been obedient, it was three days of unauthorized absence.
He helplessly pinched the envelope. It contained only a few hundred yuan, less than a thousand.
"This money is also wrong! Where is my commission for selling the house? You didn't give me any!"
Manager Huang said arrogantly,
"You still want a commission? Your commission has been deducted entirely. It's good enough that we aren't making you pay us back!"
He truly displayed the peak of shamelessness. Chen Hao said through gritted teeth,
"Fine, you're really something!"
Manager Huang said mockingly,
"If you're not happy, hit me! I'll tell you the truth: for a little piece of trash like you who hasn't even passed the probation period, you can't even win an arbitration lawsuit."
Chen Hao wasn't angry. He was planning to resign anyway. Being fired perfectly provided Wei Xinglong with a reasonable excuse.
He acted as a mole for him, endured such great grievances, and in the end, the man chickened out and played the coward. How could he betray his nephew like this!
"I'm leaving, I'm leaving right now!"
As Chen Hao turned to leave, Liu Jiayin brushed past him and stood in front of Manager Huang, handing over a resignation letter.
"I quit too!"
This turn of events surprised everyone, even Chen Hao was stunned.
He numbly turned back to look at the distraught Liu Jiayin.
Given her state, she must have made the follow-up visits Chen Hao mentioned and seen an unbearable truth.