The landlord didn't question Xiang Kun's statement, and his impression of Xiang Kun had always been quite good.
Xiang Kun had been a long-term tenant, always paying his rent on time and never causing any complaints from other tenants. Even last July, when another tenant couple was attacked by a knife-wielding assailant, it was Xiang Kun who 'appeared out of nowhere' to kick the attacker away and save the couple's lives.
In the landlord's opinion, Xiang Kun was a person full of justice and committed to his work—just looking at Baldy now, so hardworking, it was no wonder he could afford to buy a house.
So when Xiang Kun said he would personally handle introducing the house to his friend, the landlord had no worries. He simply left the key with him and asked him to drop it off at the grocery store across the street when they were done.