Chapter 130

The purchase contract that Wu Youxun took out had over ten pages, and Li Hengbo had no interest in looking at it.

Translation: Wu Youxun took out the purchase contract, which had over ten pages, but Li Hengbo had no interest in looking at it.

We need to keep meaning, not add extra. "over ten pages" means "over ten pages" or "more than ten pages". We'll say "over ten pages". "had no interest in looking at it." Good.

How much is this courtyard house actually worth?

Translation: How much is this courtyard worth exactly?

Does this courtyard house have any long-term disrepair issues?

Translation: Does this courtyard have any disrepair due to age?

Is the property title of this courtyard house clear and correct?

Translation: Is the property right of this courtyard clear and correct?

Li Hengbo scoffs at these common home-buying questions; he traveled all the way to the capital just to wipe the butt of the Executive Gang Chief.

Translation: Li Hengbo disdained to think about these common home-buying questions. He came all the way to Jingcheng this time just to wipe the ass of the Executive Gang Chief.

We need to keep "Executive Gang Chief". The glossary gave "Executive → Executive". "Gang Chief" maybe "Gang Chief". We'll translate as "Executive Gang Chief". Could also be "Executive's gang leader". We'll keep as "Executive Gang Chief". Ensure we don't add extra.

This is the task Bai Wentao gave him.

Translation: This is the task Bai Wentao gave him.

Earlier, Bai Wentao received news that the southern Guangdong boss had entrusted the sale of Courtyard No. 37 in the Grass Hat Hutong to an agent, and someone had contacted the agent to view the property over the New Year.

Translation: Earlier, Bai Wentao received news that a Southern Yue boss had entrusted the sale of Courtyard No. 37 in Straw Hat Hutong to an agent, and someone had contacted the agent to view the property over the New Year.

Although Bai Wentao did not know that the person wanting to buy this courtyard house was Lin Dongfan.

Translation: Although Bai Wentao didn't know that the person wanting to buy this courtyard was Lin Dongfan.

He remained very cautious.

Translation: He remained very cautious.

Previously, Courtyard No. 37 belonged to the southern Guangdong boss, and the Executive Gang was not worried, knowing that the boss only wanted to flip houses for profit, not to live in, and would not move anything inside the house.

Translation: Previously, Courtyard No. 37 belonged to the Southern Yue boss, and the Executive Gang wasn't nervous, knowing the boss just wanted to flip houses for profit, not to live in or move anything inside.

Now the situation has changed.

Translation: The situation has changed now.

Nobody knows whether the new buyer intends to live there or for some other purpose.

Translation: No one knows whether the new buyer bought it to live in or for some other purpose.

To prevent the situation from getting out of control.

Translation: To prevent the situation from getting out of control.

Bai Wentao then drew a big pie for Li Hengbo: "Gaolu is not short of money; find a way to make her spend some funds, go to the capital and buy a courtyard house. If successful, the courtyard house will be yours, and Mayor Xiao will also credit you with a merit."

Translation: Bai Wentao then painted a big pie for Li Hengbo: "Gao Lu is not short of money; find a way to make her bleed some funds, go to Jingcheng and buy a courtyard. If successful, the courtyard will be yours, and Mayor Xiao will also credit you with a merit."

Note: "spend some money" means "spend some money". We'll translate as "make her bleed some funds". "credit you with a merit" -> "credit you with a merit". Good.

For Li Hengbo, this is a great opportunity that kills three birds with one stone.

Translation: For Li Hengbo, this is a great thing that kills three birds with one stone.

First, he gets a residence inside the Second Ring Road of the capital for free.

Translation: First, he gets a residence on Jing Erhuan for free.

Second, he receives a big pie of an Executive Gang card.

Translation: Second, he receives a big sweetener in the form of an Executive card.

Third, this is an unexpected gain; only after arriving here did he learn that the new buyer is Lin Dongfan, seizing the chance to step on Lin Dongfan and raise his eyebrows triumphantly.

Translation: Third, this is an unexpected windfall; only after arriving here did he learn the new buyer was Lin Dongfan, seize the chance to step on Lin Dongfan and raise his eyebrows triumphantly.

The rich lady puts up the money, and I reap the benefits!

Translation: The rich lady puts up the money, I reap the benefits!

Do we still need to look at the contract?

Translation: Still need to look at the contract?

Forget about it!

Translation: Screw looking at it!

Li Hengbo didn't even think; he directly signed his name on the contract.

Translation: Li Hengbo didn't think twice, just signed his name on the contract.

Wu Youxun, sitting beside him, was extremely excited: "Mr. Li, let me speak frankly from the heart—after all these years in the business, you are the most domineering big boss I have ever seen, bar none."

Translation: Sitting beside him, Wu Youxun was extremely excited: "Mr. Li, let me tell you a heartfelt truth: after all these years in the business, you are the most domineering big boss I've ever seen, bar none."

Those words were like a shot of adrenaline, instantly pushing Li Hengbo's pride to its peak.

Translation: Those words were like a shot of adrenaline, instantly pushing Li Hengbo's pride to its peak.

Li Hengbo laughed and asked: "Want to make some extra money?"

Translation: Li Hengbo laughed and asked: "Want to make some more money?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Youxun's spirits lifted: "Please, Boss Li, give us guidance."

Translation: Upon hearing that, Wu Youxun's spirits lifted: "Please, Boss Li, point me in the right direction."

"The transaction price, whether it's specifically 55 million or 100 million, has room for adjustment," Li Hengbo smiled meaningfully: "But you need to give me a reason for me to raise the price."

Translation: "The transaction price, whether it's 55 million or 100 million, still has room for adjustment." Li Hengbo smiled meaningfully: "But you need to give me a reason for me to raise the price."

Wu Youxun, who often walks by the river, instantly understood Li Hengbo's meaning.

Translation: Wu Youxun, who often walks by the river, instantly understood what Li Hengbo meant.

Note: "Li Hengbo" likely a typo for Li Hengbo. We'll keep as Li Hengbo.

Wu Youxun excitedly held up three fingers: "From my commission, I'll take thirty percent as a rebate—what do you think?"

Translation: Wu Youxun excitedly held up three fingers: "I'll take three percent from my commission as a rebate—what do you think?"

"Haha, I just like working with smart people like you."

Translation: "Haha, I just love working with smart people like you."

Li Hengbo silently calculated:

Translation: Li Hengbo silently calculated:

If the deal is made at 100 million, Wu Youxun can get a 2 million commission; with a thirty percent rebate, he himself can get back 600,000, which is passable.

Translation: If the deal closes at 100 million, Wu Youxun can get a 2 million commission. With a thirty percent rebate, he himself can pocket 600,000, which is barely passable.

Moreover, this 600,000 rebate is just the icing on the cake.

Translation: Moreover, this 600,000 rebate is just icing on the cake.

Raising the transaction price to the 100 million level truly means: it can enhance the courtyard house's prestige, leave a hype for speculation, and lay the groundwork for future resale.

Translation: Pushing the transaction price up to the 100 million level truly means: it can raise the courtyard's prestige, leave a hype for speculation, and lay the groundwork for a future resale.

Li Hengbo excitedly said: "Alright then, let's remit the payment and transfer the title."

Translation: Li Hengbo excitedly said: "Alright then, let's remit the payment and transfer the title."

"Mr. Li, are you paying by mortgage or in full?" Wu Youxun asked.

Translation: "Mr. Li, are you going with a mortgage or paying in full?" Wu Youxun asked.

Li Hengbo arrogantly chuckled: "Mortgage? What a joke—do we really need a mortgage for a mere 100 million? It must be paid in full!"

Translation: Li Hengbo snorted derisively: "A mortgage? What a joke—do we need a loan for a mere 100 million? It has to be paid in full!"

"Brother, so domineering!"

Translation: "Brother, so domineering!"

Wu Youxun gave a thumbs-up, wishing he could kowtow to Li Hengbo right then.

Translation: Wu Youxun gave a thumbs-up, almost wanting to kowtow to Li Hengbo right then.

One slip and he would earn a 1.4 million commission in profit; Wu Youxun was genuinely excited to the point of being overwhelmed—this is the pace to chase the sales championship.

Translation: One slip and he'd net a 1.4 million commission bonus—Wu Youxun was genuinely excited to the point of being overwhelmed, this is the pace to chase the sales championship.

Seeing Li Hengbo pull out a cigarette and put it to his lips, Wu Youxun hastily took out a lighter to light it for him.

Translation: Seeing Li Hengbo take out a cigarette and put it to his lips, Wu Youxun hurriedly pulled out a lighter to help light it.

Li Hengbo laughed and asked: "Now tell me, how many streets apart is Lin Dongfan's poor loser vibe compared to mine?"

Translation: Li Hengbo laughed and asked: "Now tell me, compared to me, Li Hengbo, how many streets apart is that poor loser Lin Dongfan in terms of swagger?"

"You're on the mountaintop calling the wind and summoning the rain; he's at the foot of the mountain haggling over prices, with a gap of Mount Everest at 8,848.86 meters between you—there's simply no comparison." Wu Youxun grinned, praising Li Hengbo: "If you stand on the peak and look down, can you see people? All you'd see is an ant the size of a sesame seed."

Translation: "You're calling the wind and summoning the rain on the mountaintop, while he's haggling down at the foot of the mountain; between them lies an 8,848.86-meter Mount Everest, making any comparison impossible." Wu Youxun grinned, flattering Li Hengbo: "If you stand on the peak and look down, can you see people? All you'd see is a tiny ant the size of a sesame seed."

"Haha, no wonder you're in sales—you know how to talk." Li Hengbo, carried away by the praise, said: "Give me your corporate account number; I'll pay in full."

Translation: "Haha, no wonder you're in sales—you know how to talk!" Li Hengbo, lost in the praise, said: "Give me your corporate account number, I'll pay in full!"

"All right, Brother Li, first quench your thirst."

Translation: "Sure thing, Brother Li, have a drink first."

Wu Youxun took a bottle of mineral water from his bag, even tightening the cap for him—such meticulous service, something even his parents who gave birth to and raised him have never enjoyed.

Translation: Wu Youxun took a bottle of mineral water from his bag, even tightening the cap for him—such meticulous service, not even his own parents who raised him had ever enjoyed.

After all, it's a 100-million-yuan transaction.

Translation: After all, it's a 100-million-yuan deal.

If the number is mistaken and the money goes into someone else's account, they'll definitely not be able to get away with it.

Translation: If the number is wrong and the money goes into someone else's account, he'd definitely be unable to get away with it.

"Brother Li, it's New Year now; the staff at the real estate registration center aren't working. Today you can transfer the money first, and after they resume work we'll go handle the transfer procedures."

Translation: "Brother Li, it's New Year now, the staff at the real estate registration center aren't working. Today you just transfer the money; once they're back on the job, we'll go handle the transfer procedures."

"The transfer must be settled in one go—don't make me run back and forth."

Translation: "The transfer must be done in one go—don't make me run back and forth."

"Rest assured, it will definitely be settled in one go."

Translation: "Rest assured, it will definitely be done in one go."

"All right, wait a moment; I'll have someone make the transfer now."

Translation: "Alright, wait a moment, I'll have someone make the transfer right now."

Li Hengbo sent that corporate account number to Gaolu, who was far away in Nanzhou; after waiting a while and receiving no reply, he got up and went to the courtyard to call Gaolu.

Translation: Li Hengbo sent the corporate account number to Gao Lu, who was far away in Nanzhou; after waiting a while and not receiving her reply, he got up and went to the courtyard to call her.

He coaxed with a fawning smile: "Honey, what are you up to? Did you receive the account number I sent you?"

Translation: He licked his face, smiling and coaxing: "Honey, what are you up to? Did you receive the account number I sent?"

"Just saw it."

Translation: "Just saw it."

At that moment, Gaolu was having dinner with Wang Minjuan, chairman of Hengsha Group, and also present was Gao Peng, the top official of Nanzhou City.

Translation: At that moment, Gao Lu was having dinner with Wang Minjuan, the chairman of Hengsha Group, and also present was Gao Peng, the top official of Nanzhou City.

Wang Minjuan is a key investor in Nanzhou, rumored to have a close relationship with Xiao Yunce.

Translation: Wang Minjuan is a major investor in Nanzhou, and it's rumored she has an ambiguous relationship with Xiao Yunce.

Gao Peng worries that if Xiao Yunce falls, Wang Minjuan will pull the ladder.

Translation: Gao Peng worries that if Xiao Yunce falls, Wang Minjuan will pull the rug out from under her.

Therefore, today Gao Peng specially had his sister Gaolu set up a bridge and host a banquet, hoping to use this occasion to release a bit of goodwill toward Wang Minjuan and stabilize this real estate tycoon.

Translation: Therefore, today Gao Peng specially had his sister Gao Lu set up a bridge and host a banquet, hoping to use this occasion to give Wang Minjuan a show of goodwill and steady this real estate tycoon.

Therefore, today Gao Peng specially had his sister Gao Lu set up a bridge and host a banquet, hoping to use this opportunity to release a bit of goodwill toward Wang Minjuan and steady this real estate mogul.

Gao Lu has already completed the bridge-building task.

She got up and went outside the banquet hall to answer the phone: "Did we get the courtyard house?"

"It's settled—a prestigious residence inside the Second Ring Road, over 400 square meters; they asked 120 million, and I wore my lips thin to bring it down to 100 million." Li Hengbo's bullshitting skills are improving by the day.

The effect is also obvious.

Soon over the phone came Gao Lu's pleased laughter: "You still know how to save me money? Not bad. I'm giving you such a big New Year gift—how do you plan to thank me?"

"In life you're mine; in death you'll be my ghost,"

"Your mouth is so sweet, sis hasn't spoiled you for nothing—wait, I'll transfer the money right now."

"Thanks, baby, a kiss."

Though a thousand miles apart, kissing the phone screen, Li Hengbo can even make a sound.

After hanging up and turning to go inside, Li Hengbo's face was glowing.

Now he firmly believes one thing:

As long as one's skin is thick enough, exhausting the wisdom of the past five thousand years to grasp the essence of ten‑thousand‑year infamy, a life that leaves a fragrance for a hundred generations is within easy reach.

Lin Dongfan—what the hell is he supposed to be?!

He's ultimately just an insignificant ant; no matter how fast he used to climb, from now on! he can only stand at the foot of Mount Everest, gazing up at forty‑five degrees at the wind and clouds on the summit.

Thinking of this wonderful future, Li Hengbo gets intoxicated—even the mineral water tastes like Maotai to him.

He proudly reminded Wu Youxun: "Check the accounts—it should have arrived."

"I've been checking, but it hasn't come through yet." Wu Youxun analyzed: "A transfer this large likely needs approval, so it might not be that fast."

"Hmm, no rush, let's wait a bit longer."

Li Hengbo didn't think much more, waiting calmly.

Until Gao Lu called: "All my bank cards under my name have been frozen—put the courtyard house purchase on hold for two days; right now I can't move a single cent."

"……??? Sister Gao, you're not just messing with me, are you?" Li Hengbo looked utterly bewildered.

Gao Lu replied glumly: "Who's in the mood to mess with you right now? I've got a whole table's bill unpaid! It's unbelievable—I'll have to get someone else to foot the bill later! Forget it, what a hassle!"

Having said that, she hung up.

In an instant, Li Hengbo was like a wretched, disheveled mess in the wind—standing there helpless, unable to figure out how a cooked duck could fly away; damn it, his luck's just terrible.