Chapter 166 Chapter 164 The Big House

"Welcome, gentlemen. Are you here to visit friends or look at houses?"

"I didn't expect Wenxin Building to be like a hotel. There is a front desk after entering the gate, and there are waiters dressed in white and gold." Gongdao Ge looked around, then patted Zhuang Xuteng and said to the doormen: "You guessed wrong, none of them. This kid lives here, but it's just his first time here. Oh, right, can you remember all the residents?"

Wenxin Building is a 52-story giant residential building, which is one of the landmark buildings in Liming District. It is generally divided into four parts, with 13 floors as a group, and the ladder narrows from bottom to top. Zhuang Xuteng lives in 1313 and 1314, which is equivalent to the top floor of the first ladder. There is a platform above his head, and he will not be disturbed by footsteps-at least that's what the advertisements say.

Don't misunderstand that 13 and 14 are the thirteenth and fourteenth rooms, but the third and fourth rooms of type 1 residence. There are only ten rooms on the thirteenth floor. Type 1 is a large flat, type 2 is a split-level duplex, and type 3 is a combined long-term rental apartment. In the three higher floors, long-term rental apartments gradually decreased and disappeared, and there were more and more split-level duplexes. There are almost 400 households and nearly 2,000 residents in the whole building. Does the doorman remember to come?

"We really can't remember everyone, but we will definitely not forget those who are so heroic and outstanding in appearance like you two."

A doorman who greeted guests with a smile and could talk increased Zhuang Xuteng's favor for this place. He also smiled, took out the key and handed it over, saying: "I asked someone to find a place to live, so I was arranged here. Do you need any procedures to stay here?"

"The key is the procedure, you can rest assured to live here. We will send a detailed list of facilities, services and various charges here to your residence, which has both the total amount for easy viewing and detailed branches. How about I take you to see the room first?"

Zhuang Xuteng nodded and let the doorman lead the way in front. He just enjoyed the feeling of being served at this level. When he rented an apartment before, the manager there would urge him to pay the rent as soon as they met. Even if he had already paid, he would be told: "Don't owe money!"

At that time, there were few neighbors around who didn't owe money, so the apartment manager was too lazy to distinguish them. Anyway, they were not afraid of being offended by the person asking questions and getting angry. It takes luck to find a cheap place to live. For Zhuang Xuteng, a former worker, a 5% rent increase might lead to his bankruptcy. It is simply a luxury to want an apartment manager with a better temper.

It is said that the question mark used to be "Have you eaten?" It feels so scary. Didn't you have food to eat in that era? Zhuang Xuteng thought about it carefully, and it seemed that there was no change. Owing rent not only means losing your place to live, but also losing your social identity in Peicheng. The next step is to lose your fixed job and quickly become a street wanderer. Once you start wandering, it is difficult to get back to your previous state. Bankruptcy is not only about having no money, but also about you being useless and unable to make a living in modern society. Huh? It feels like there has been no progress since ancient times...

"Hey, what are you thinking about?" Ge Gongdao nudged Zhuang Xuteng with his elbow and said, "You've been too busy lately, and your brain is not working well enough, right? Did you forget something?"

"What?" Zhuang Xuteng was stunned, and then saw Ge Gongdao secretly rubbing three fingers together, and then pointed at the doorman. Oh, I see, you have to tip...Okay, if a good attitude is part of the service, and the service is not free, then the logic of tipping is smooth.

After giving the money, the doorman's attitude became better, and he took the initiative to ask them in the elevator what requirements they had for living here.

"I prefer quietness, not being disturbed when entering and leaving, and not being greeted loudly every time." Zhuang Xuteng made this request considering the secrecy of the mercenary profession. "Also, this elevator is a bit slow..."

"Sir, there are three entrances and exits in the building. When you left just now, you went to the main entrance, which is always very welcoming." The concierge explained in great detail: "The other two entrances and exits are very quiet. There are porters at the underground garage at any time, and there are only security guards at the side door here, who keep their mouths shut and only look at the entry card. If you need to be particularly quiet, you can go through those two passages."

Ge Gongdao touched his beard and nodded: "It's very thoughtful. It seems that there is a market for this demand!"

The concierge smiled and said: "If you need to bring people up and don't want to make a fuss, just call the security guard at the side door. As for the elevator, considering that some people are older, the speed dare not be adjusted very fast. But there is a solution exclusively for the 13th floor, that is, to use a high-speed elevator that goes directly to the 14th floor."

After the concierge's explanation, Zhuang Xuteng understood that he could take the high-speed elevator directly to the 14th floor, and then walk down one floor, which is often faster. Thinking of this, Zhuang Xuteng was a little worried and asked, "I'm on the 13th floor, and there is a platform above my head. Will someone go up and enter my house from the balcony?"

"You're joking. The balcony is sealed with tempered glass. He can't break it open even if he hits it with his head..." The concierge smiled and said, "We have anti-theft and anti-intrusion settings on the rooftop platform, which can detect abnormal heat and movement, and then sound the alarm. Oh, the helicopter landing platform is on the 27th floor, which will not affect you here. The 13th floor is here."

The concierge's explanation could not make Zhuang Xuteng feel at ease. He must find a chance to go up and take a look to personally grasp all the surrounding conditions. He already had the idea of ​​living here at this time, and after seeing the interior of the room, this idea became more firm.

The larger the area of ​​the house, the better it looks. This feeling is quite straightforward and simple. The previous owner of the house clearly understood this. He opened up the walls and renovated the two houses to create a connected comprehensive living room of nearly 200 square meters.

270-degree lighting, reinforced glass windows connected to the roof and the lower floor, protruding without blocking the view. Fortunately, the 13th floor is not too high, and all the windows are slanted to cover the close views and magnify the distant ones. This reduces the "cliff edge" feeling and enhances the panoramic view of the city.

This large viewing room is both a living room, a dining room, and a bedroom. A large mattress is stuck in the frame and placed between the fireplace and the window. Ge Gongdao laughed when he saw it and said, isn't this to show the outside world how to sleep? Zhuang Xuteng shook his head and pointed out that all the glass here is single-transparent, which means that you can see outside but will not be seen by outsiders.

"How did you tell?" Ge Gongdao walked over curiously, leaned on the glass and observed carefully. "Indeed, it's really sheer. I also saw some very thin threads, is it tempered thread?"

"It's tempered glass, and it can be heated, so you won't feel cold when you get close to it in winter. This is the heated glass used in some cars," the concierge said.

"Such a big piece of heated glass? That's too expensive."

"Only the lower two meters have heating function. The two meters to the roof are enough to rely on waste heat." The concierge said: "The specific functions of the room are written in the introduction booklet. The original decoration here was also done by the engineering department of the building, so The records are more detailed. If the former guest made changes himself, we don’t know.”

Zhuang Xuteng looked at the balcony and bathroom, and saw that there were four rooms that could be used as bedrooms or studies, and he made up his mind. "Okay, I won't bother looking around anymore, just here. Can your apartment management office find daily necessities for me? Is there such a service as bed sheets, quilt covers, bath towels, pots and pans, etc.?"

"We do, but we only have things that come with rental apartments. They can guarantee comfort and cleanliness, but they can't compare with the best things on the market, let alone customized products."

"As long as it works first, I'll wait until I figure out how to modify more things. Whatever equipment your rental apartment above has, just give me a set here." Zhuang Xuteng walked into the living room from the study and suddenly stopped. , returned again. He stared at the wall and said, "The thickness is wrong..."

"Guest, your observation skills are so good. Originally, I shouldn't have said this, but you should have found it out in the service details yourself." The concierge said: "The rooftop is upstairs, and as a top-floor guest, there will always be some... It’s a privilege, especially if you spend a lot of money to renovate it. If you go around to the opposite side, there is a door that goes up between the kitchen and the bathroom. "

Zhuang Xuteng took a look and saw that after opening the cupboard, there was indeed an elevator that could lead to the upstairs. The elevator is relatively narrow and can only stand two people at a time, so Ge ​​Gongdao had to go up in the second batch.

The other side of the elevator is shaped like an air-conditioning evaporation well, and is surrounded on all sides to avoid the eyes of residents on the 14th floor and above. Only the direction facing the outside of the building is open, with a usable area of ​​about 70 square meters. The previous owner built an open tea room here with a barbecue stove. When Zhuang Xuteng saw this area, all he could think about was how to block it or install rappelling escape equipment from here.

"Fortunately, there are no high-rise buildings in this direction, otherwise it would look stupid." Ge Gongdao complained: "It's only the thirteenth floor, what is he thinking? No one will know if it is surrounded on three sides. Isn't one side still open? Alas. , it’s not close to the sea or a lake, and you can’t fish even if you use it as a platform, so what are you thinking about?”

Zhuang Xuteng shrugged. He didn't even know who the previous owner was, let alone his thoughts.

"Pull up a list to see what is worth replacing in the house, and I will give you separate consultation and service fees." Zhuang Xuteng said to the concierge: "Since you are moving in, you must live in peace of mind and comfort. I will find someone to change the doors and locks, and then arrange the entrances and exits. Can you help me with the procedures and coordination required? "

"Dedicated service to you and guaranteed your satisfaction."

"Okay, then you go use your brain and make a list first. I want to complete the check-in preparations as soon as possible." Zhuang Xuteng waited for the concierge to leave and said, "Brother Dao, this place feels very good to me, but it is also very empty and a bit unreal. "

"Haha, when you see the property fees and other bills, it will feel real again."

Zhuang Xuteng squatted down, looked at the street scene of Peicheng outside the building, and said: "I don't have the ability to make money with money. If I want to live here, I have to work hard. Brother Dao, I'm thinking about what Sister Lucy needs." What kind of commission is there to train me so that I can become a mercenary worthy of such a residence as soon as possible? "

"Don't worry, I'm here." Ge Gongdao also squatted down, patted Zhuang Xuteng on the shoulder, and said: "Let's work together to stand firm on this step, and then continue to climb up! Even if something goes wrong, we can still There is a warehouse to live in. It’s only the 13th floor, not the 130th floor!”

"One hundred and thirty floors? Do you mean Dingxin Tower?"

"I just casually increased it to ten times, without specifying it. But you reminded me, what would it be like to live on the top floor of the 130th floor of Dingxin Tower?"

"I only know that it is above the clouds." Zhuang Xuteng said: "I guess you can't see the little people on the ground, including us on the thirteenth floor."

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