novelraw Chapter 76 : Buying the Shop
Chapter 76 : Buying the Shop
Chapter 76: Buying the Shop
In the year 2000, the variety of games in internet cafes was far less diverse than twenty years later.
Chen Fan remembered that the most popular games at that time were just those few, like 'MU Online' and the later sensational 'Legend of Mir', as well as 'Fantasy Westward Journey' and CS, CF...
In his previous life, 'Legend of Mir' became hugely popular, leading to a proliferation of private servers, and many people made a fortune from cheating software.
Chen Fan was considering whether to take advantage of his prior knowledge to make some money from games as well.
But after thinking it over, Chen Fan rejected this idea.
First of all, his internet cafe had already started earning him a steady stream of income.
Just last month alone, it brought in nearly two hundred thousand.
This speed was definitely not less than what could be earned from cheating software.
Moreover, cheating software was illegal, and Chen Fan remembered that in another two years, China would launch a crackdown called "Operation Sword", specifically targeting online cheating software, with many studios suffering as a result.
Therefore, Chen Fan had no need to pursue such a risky way of making money.
He was fully capable of earning money in a legitimate and upright manner.
Although he couldn't engage in cheating software, since he had the Starry Sky Internet Cafe, he could still think of ways to make a good profit from games.
During most of his classes, Chen Fan would flip through current affairs newspapers, or else doodle and sketch on paper, planning his next steps in entrepreneurship.
Luo Wenjie often mocked Chen Fan, saying he was like his uncle who worked as a civil servant, with an overpowering aura of being an old man.
"Always reading newspapers, do you think you can discover a gold mine in there?"
At times like this, Chen Fan would usually roll his eyes in response.
"You don't understand. There is indeed infinite wealth hidden within."
"You should read newspapers more often too, it would be good for you."
Luo Wenjie would purse his lips, "With that time, I might as well read a few more pages of A Pious Man."
On the dorm side, Li Jiao contacted Chen Fan privately a few more times, but Chen politely refused each time.
Once Li Jiao realized Chen Fan's attitude, she stopped pursuing him.
Later, Liu Qianqian also privately contacted Chen Fan a few times, but Chen Fan still refused.
So Liu Qianqian gave up as well.
It was Luo Wenjie who managed to get together with Liu Qianqian somehow, and the two of them seemed to have a chance of making it work.
For this reason, Luo Wenjie even went to consult Chen Fan.
"Brother Fan, if I get together with Liu Qianqian, you won't have any issues with that, right?"
Chen Fan simply gave him the middle finger.
"Screw off, asshole."
That day, the Starry Sky Internet Cafe received a special guest.
It was the original owner of Global Village, Chen Fan's current landlord Tang Yunna.
After receiving the news, Chen Fan rushed over from school.
When he saw her at the internet cafe, the woman was looking around with an expression of shock.
"Sister Tang."
Chen Fan greeted her with a smile.
Tang Yunna gave Chen Fan an odd look.
"To be honest, when I first came in, I thought I might have gotten the wrong place."
"I've never seen anyone decorate an internet cafe like this before."
Tang Yunna's voice had a hint of bitterness.
"How is it? Have you been making money since opening over a month ago?"
Chen Fan smiled, "I have to thank Sister Tang for providing me with such a great location."
Hearing this, Tang Yunna's expression became even more bitter, almost regretful.
Chen Fan led her upstairs to the office.
"Sister Tang, did you need something from me?"
Tang Yunna hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
"Chen Fan, are you interested in buying this property?"
"Hm?"
Chen Fan was taken aback.
Tang Yunna continued speaking.
"Before coming, I was still wondering whether you had the means to buy this shop."
"But now it seems I underestimated you."
"The current state of the internet cafe, with such a lively atmosphere, you must have money to buy this place."
Chen Fan was a little curious.
"Sister Tang, do you really plan to sell this property?"
"If you don't sell, you still get the rental income every month, and keeping it for a few years, the location means it's bound to appreciate in value."
Hearing Chen Fan's words, Tang Yunna took a deep breath.
"For you to say that, it warms my heart."
"Chen Fan, you're not an outsider, so I won't hide it from you. If possible, of course I wouldn't want to sell it."
"But now, I need the money."
Chen Fan realized what was going on.
"Your husband...is still gambling?"
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Tang Yunna's expression.
"Yes."
"But I'm not going to use this money to pay off his gambling debts."
"Last week, we got divorced, and we're currently dividing up our assets."
"He squandered our entire family's wealth."
Anger and despair flickered in Tang Yunna's eyes.
"This property was left to me by my mother's family, I absolutely cannot let it go to him."
"So, if you're willing, I'll sell the property to you. I plan to take the money and leave Yunhai."
Tang Yunna sighed dejectedly.
"I have no more attachment to this place, I never want to come back here in this lifetime."
Chen Fan stared at her for a couple moments, sighing inwardly.
"If you've made up your mind, Sister, I can buy this shop."
Tang Yunna's face brightened.
"That's great."
"If possible, I hope you can pay me in cash. The sooner the better."
Chen Fan asked, "I don't know how much you plan to sell it for."
Tang Yunna had clearly made preparations before coming, so she didn't need to consider for too long.
"Since you're calling me Sister, then Sister won't take advantage of you."
"The current housing prices on this street are around two thousand per square meter."
"I'll just sell it to you at two thousand per square meter, this property is a total of one hundred and fifty-four square meters, so I'll calculate it as one hundred and fifty square meters, for a total of three hundred thousand."
Seeing Chen Fan about to speak, Tang Yunna raised her hand to stop him.
"Don't be in a rush to respond, my discount for you comes with a condition."
"I hope you can pay and sign the contract as soon as possible, the sooner the better."
"I have to resolve this issue immediately, otherwise if my ex-husband finds out, things will get complicated."
Chen Fan sighed.
"Since you've said this much, alright then."
"Do you have the contract? We can sign it now."
Tang Yunna was slightly taken aback.
"You...don't need to prepare the funds? I need the full amount in cash."
Chen Fan smiled.
"After signing the contract, you can come with me to the bank to withdraw the money."
Hearing this, Tang Yunna looked at Chen Fan deeply.
She remembered that previously when Chen Fan was taking over Global Village, he had spent over half a month just raising the funds.
But now, just over a month later,
he could readily produce three hundred thousand in cash on demand.
What did this mean?
It meant Chen Fan had made money.
Just one month after opening, he had already earned back the money he invested in taking over the internet cafe.
At this moment, Tang Yunna felt a tinge of regret.
Regret at letting a golden goose slip away.
But that regretful expression only flashed across her face briefly.
Because she was well aware of how much the internet cafe could earn per month under her own management.
Fundamentally, it was simply Chen Fan's own capability.
Tang Yunna took out the contract from her bag, and the two signed and fingerprinted it.
Then they went downstairs, walking together towards the nearby bank.