Free in the Flowers

Chapter 6 Sign off

Zhang Wei's arrival with Sister Zhang truly took everyone by surprise. Seeing the two of them appear together, Guo Bin's face flushed bright red, and he felt so embarrassed that he wished he could find a hole to crawl into.

The fact that Sister Zhang was willing to follow Zhang Wei to the Zhongtong store indicated that she was open to renting out the store again, which was tantamount to slapping Wang Min and Guo Bin harshly across the face. Wang Min was alright, after all, she was a woman and didn't mind losing face, but Guo Bin's earlier boasts were now hard to take back.

"Oh, Sister Zhang, you've come! Please come in and have a seat," Xu Ming said with a glint of excitement in his eyes as he saw Sister Zhang following Zhang Wei.

"No need to be polite. I just had another talk with Zhang Wei and decided to rent out the store again, so I followed him to your store. Unexpectedly, I really witnessed a good show," Sister Zhang said, turning to Zhang Wei.

"This young man who wants to acknowledge you as his godfather can't be more than two years younger than you, right?"

"Hehe, Sister Zhang, you must be amused," Zhang Wei said with a glance at Guo Bin, but without any intention of kicking him when he was down.

Hearing that Sister Zhang really wanted to rent out the store again, Guo Bin's face turned from red to purple, and he hung his head low, wishing he could disappear into his own pants. He had not expected that a moment of verbal triumph would turn him into a clown.

"Sister Zhang, it's great that you want to rent out the store again! Our client was just mentioning your place earlier. Why not rent it to our client?" Xu Ming suggested with a smile.

"Sure, as long as the price is right, it doesn't matter who I rent it to!" Sister Zhang said indifferently.

"So, how much are you looking to rent it for now?"

Xu Ming asked. " Ninety-eight thousand yuan per month, okay? I'll rent it. If not, forget it," said Zhang Yuxia. "Miss Murong, do you think the price of ninety-eight thousand yuan is suitable?" Xu Ming turned to look at Murong Xuan and asked. "Okay," Murong Xuan showed a hint of joy on her face. She had been looking for a store these days, and Zhang Yuxia's store had the most suitable location and size. Moreover, the decoration and maintenance inside were very good, and there was no need for a new decoration at all. Just this item could save her more than two hundred thousand yuan, so renting this store for ninety-eight thousand yuan was not a loss for her. "Okay, this young lady is also straightforward, just rent it to her," Zhang Yuxia said directly, seeing that Murong Xuan did not haggle over the price and feeling a bit fond of her in her heart. "Since both of you have agreed in person, let's sign the contract now," Xu Ming said decisively, in order to avoid any further accidents. Hearing Xu Ming's words, Murong Xuan and Zhang Yuxia both nodded and did not raise any objections. "Li Lin, go to the assistant's cabinet and take out a copy of the lease contract," Xu Ming shouted loudly. This kind of work was originally done by the assistant, but today was Saturday and the assistant was resting, so he instructed Li Lin to prepare. "Okay," Li Lin raised her head, responded, and turned to walk towards the back row. "Sister Zhang, Miss Murong, let's go to the conference room to talk."

Xu Ming led everyone to the conference room on the left, which was a separate room divided by stained glass windows. In the middle was an oval-shaped long table, surrounded by a dozen chairs in the center and on both sides. The area was not very large, only about a dozen square meters, but it was relatively quieter. Usually, the store's parties were held here.

Before long, Li Lin came into the conference room with three copies of the contract and placed them in front of Xu Ming, Murong Xuan, and Zhang Yuxia, respectively. After browsing through them, neither raised any objections.

Because the conversation in the morning was not pleasant, Murong Xuan and Zhang Yuxia did not engage in any extra conversation. They only discussed some details and terms of the lease. Neither Zhang Yuxia nor Murong Xuan were the type to dawdle over details; they handled everything according to the usual regulations, so the signing process was not complicated. It was only after the contract was fully signed that Zhang Wei finally breathed a sigh of relief. Many deals fell apart during the signing process due to details, so no one could completely relax until the moment the contract was finalized.

'Zhang Wei, for being able to sign so quickly, I have to thank you, sister will prepare a big red envelope for you tomorrow,' Zhang Yuxia said with a smile after the signing was completed, as Zhang Wei personally sent her out of the store.

'No need, Sister Zhang, this is what I should do,' Zhang Wei declined. Being able to close this deal not only resolved his job crisis but also earned him a income of thirty thousand yuan. Zhang Wei was already very satisfied, so he didn't feel comfortable asking for a red envelope.

'What do you mean no need! Just consider it as an advance New Year's money from your sister.'

"It's settled then," Zhang Yuxia said with undeniable authority. The reason she wanted to give Zhang Wei a red envelope was actually for another purpose. Zhang Yuxia usually does not reside in the capital city, so she often cannot take care of the store. Many times, matters that require the owner to step in or communicate with clients are prepared to be directly handed over to Zhang Wei to handle, which can also be considered an advance payment of his salary.

"Okay, thank you, Sister Zhang," Zhang Wei did not refuse again. It is a sign of respect from the client when they give you extra money. If you insist on not accepting it, it may make the client lose face and even inadvertently alienate the client.

"Alright, don't send me off, you go back! Anyway, we still have to meet for the store handover tomorrow morning," Zhang Yuxia waved her hand and smiled.

"Take care, see you tomorrow," Zhang Wei did not return directly but kept watching Zhang Yuxia walking away until she was out of sight before he turned back to the store.

"Mr. Zhang, I must thank you for helping me rent such a satisfactory storefront this time," just as Zhang Wei walked into the store, Murong Xuan also came up to him, blinking her clear bright eyes, staring at Zhang Wei as she spoke.

This was the first time Murong Xuan took the initiative to talk to Zhang Wei, which made him feel somewhat flattered.

"Miss Murong is a valued customer of our company, it's my honor to serve you, I should be the one thanking you for giving me this opportunity," Zhang Wei nodded and smiled.

"Mr. Zhang is really good at speaking, no wonder you were able to win back that difficult landlord," Murong Xuan remarked.

Muruo Xuan covered her mouth and chuckled lightly, which could be seen as a small retaliation for Zhang Yuxia's previous volte-face. 'Hehe...' Zhang Wei forced a smile and did not respond; it was absolutely unwise to speak ill of clients behind their backs. 'Mr. Xu, and everyone else, thank you for your trouble today. I'll be leaving first, see you tomorrow,' Muruo Xuan nodded to everyone and walked out leisurely, with the others seeing her to the door. 'Zhang Wei, you little rascal, you must treat us tonight. Not only did you sign a big order, but you also gained a godson, which is killing me with envy,' Li Lin laughed heartily and patted Zhang Wei on the shoulder. 'That's right! You must treat me to a good meal, I can't just take care of you at the clinic this morning for nothing!' Wang Jianfa also chimed in, laughing. 'Okay, dinner first, and then KTV is all on me.'

Having resolved the work crisis and suddenly earning an extra thirty thousand yuan, Zhang Wei's frustration vanished, and naturally, he didn't mind treating everyone to a big meal. Seeing Zhang Wei's attitude, Xu Ming couldn't help but nod, a hint of admiration shining in his eyes. It wasn't that he admired Zhang Wei just because he had closed the deal, but rather because he saw that Zhang Wei didn't become arrogant due to the deal, nor did he mock Guo Bin. Xu Ming was shrewd and calculating; how could he not see the power struggle between Guo Bin and Zhang Wei? But having more friends means more paths, and one should be more magnanimous in life, rather than deliberately making enemies or holding onto others' mistakes. The real estate agency business inherently values teamwork. No matter how capable one individual is, it's not easy to close a deal alone. Getting along with other colleagues is the key, and the little tricks played among agents due to competition are merely side doors and alleys.

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