"Aunt Shen, the price for this apartment is already a great deal. As a fully furnished place, it’s definitely fine."

"But since it’s a pre-owned property, I’ll have to pay a significant amount in taxes, which makes the price a little high for me."

"You should have just said that from the start."

Shen Yun crossed her arms and shot Lin Shen a charming glare.

"Going on and on, finding all sorts of faults... You almost had me wanting to track down the original designer to ask what was going on. You’re so mischievous!"

"I just didn’t want to make things awkward by haggling over the price."

Lin Shen scratched his head, looking embarrassed, which made Shen Yun chuckle.

"What’s the big deal? I’d have found it strange if you *didn’t* negotiate. After all, a shrewd person like you, able to earn an eight-figure fortune in your twenties, isn’t going to be a sucker who agrees to the first price."

"Heh heh."

Lin Shen let out a little laugh.

"Alright, I’ll be direct then. Aunt Shen, how much can you lower the price for me?"

"Including taxes, what price are you willing to accept?"

"Thirty-two million."

After Lin Shen stated his number, Shen Yun called Wang Li over and asked quietly.

"Xiaoli, you’ve calculated the minimum tax President Lin would have to pay to purchase this apartment, right?"

"Yes, I’ve calculated it all!"

Wang Li pulled a document from her folder, analyzed it for a moment, and then gave the minimum amount.

"It comes to a total of 3.08 million. That’s the minimum tax President Lin would have to pay. Lizxing will handle all the paperwork."

"3.08 million..."

Shen Yun suddenly looked conflicted.

This meant the apartment’s price would have to drop to 28.92 million to be within Lin Shen’s target purchase range.

But a straight price drop of over a million was a bit beyond what Shen Yun had anticipated, hence her troubled expression.

Seeing this, Lin Shen immediately proposed an offer.

"President Shen, if you can lower the price, I can pay the full amount in cash, transferred immediately."

’Huh?’

Shen Yun blinked her beautiful eyes at Lin Shen, utterly astonished.

’Full payment?’

’For real?’

In fact, before this meeting, Shen Yun had already prepared for the possibility that Lin Shen would need a mortgage.

Meaning, a down payment of ten million, with the remaining twenty million paid in installments.

This was the standard procedure for most people buying property.

It also happened to fit perfectly with Shen Yun’s expectations, as she needed ten million to cover a cash flow gap in her company.

But who would have thought that Lin Shen could actually produce thirty million in cash!

’This is too shocking!’

"Are you sure?"

Shen Yun found it a little hard to believe.

After all, she also ran a company, so she knew very well that the liquid cash a businessperson had on hand typically accounted for about 20% of their total assets.

This ratio was necessary to prevent a sudden break in the company’s capital chain and ensure positive cash flow.

And yet, Lin Shen could produce thirty million all at once?

’Does that mean his current net worth is already over a hundred million?’

’A nine-figure net worth in his twenties?’

’And he earned it all himself?’

Shen Yun’s eyelid twitched. The world suddenly felt a bit too surreal.

Even though she already thought Lin Shen was incredibly impressive, it now seemed she had still underestimated his capabilities.

She was even more astonished when she saw him nod.

’This handsome young man... is definitely no simple character!’

"Alright then."

Shen Yun was a decisive person.

Seeing that Lin Shen could pay for the apartment in full, all at once, she no longer hesitated.

Besides, getting to know such a handsome and capable young man... Shen Yun felt that "spending" a million to acquire a connection that might lead to future collaborations was definitely worth it!

So, she smiled and extended her right hand.

"28.92 million. That’s the final sale price. I’ll also cover your agent’s commission as promised. Is that acceptable?"

"Thank you, Aunt Shen."

Lin Shen thanked her from the bottom of his heart. He gentlemanly shook the tips of her fingers, making her even more pleasantly surprised.

’He has good manners and knows proper etiquette.’

’This kid was clearly raised well!’

’Very impressive!’

"Congratulations, President Lin! Congratulations, President Shen!"

After congratulating Lin Shen and Shen Yun, Wang Li’s expression became incredibly excited.

After all, she had just closed a massive thirty-million-dollar deal. The commission and bonuses she would get this month were enough for her to take a year and a half off work!

"Lizxing will coordinate with the bank and take full responsibility for the subsequent purchase contract and procedures."

"The whole process will take about three hours to complete, so it should be done before 2 PM. Would you two like to come with me to the Lizxing office to wait?"

"We have a VIP lounge on the second floor of our customer service center where we can provide lunch and afternoon tea."

"That won’t be necessary."

Lin Shen waved his hand and then suddenly smiled at Shen Yun with an invitation.

"Aunt Shen, you paid the agent’s commission for me. As a thank you, how about I treat you to lunch?"

"Of course!"

Shen Yun had just been wondering how she could get to know Lin Shen better. The lunch invitation was exactly what she’d hoped for, so she accepted with a radiant smile, her heart filled with anticipation.

"What are you planning on treating your aunt to?"

"It’s a secret for now."

Lin Shen made a shushing gesture, raised an eyebrow with a meaningful look, and a mysterious smile played on his lips.

These charming little details made Shen Yun’s heart skip a beat, as if she had rediscovered the feeling of her youth.

’How wonderful...’

And so, after dropping Wang Li back at the Lizxing office, the two prepared to head to lunch.

Originally, Lin Shen had intended to drive, but Shen Yun, hoping to deepen their connection, took the initiative and suggested.

"Don’t drive. We have to come back this afternoon anyway. Your aunt will give you a ride."

"Alright."

Lin Shen didn’t refuse. Besides, he was quite curious to get a ride in a Bentley Flying Spur.