Lin Chang's eyes locked onto Mr. Cai's, her gaze unwavering as she took a moment to collect her thoughts. With a flick of her wrist, she took out a pen from her clutch and deftly plucked a tissue paper from the serving table beside her.
"Mr. Cai," she began, her voice steady and confident. "If you think that I'm too young to perform a surgery, then you're sorely mistaken. Sometimes, it's the smallest things that can make the biggest difference. I can guarantee you a 100% survival rate if I operate on her." Lin Chang leaned in closer, her eyes boring into Mr. Cai's. "Truth be told, you've already given up on your wife. But why not give me a chance? Even if you're not convinced, it doesn't matter. Results are what matter in the end." She scribbled her phone number onto the tissue paper and handed it to Mr. Cai. "This is my number. If you've made up your mind, give me a call by this evening. I'll save your wife, and you'll sell this restaurant to me. But you only have time until 5 in the evening, Mr. Cai. I have many choices out there, but you have none."
With that, Lin Chang strode out of the first floor of the restaurant, leaving Mr. Cai deep in thought. He stared fixedly at the tissue paper, the number written in beautiful handwriting taunting him. Could he trust this young woman with his wife's life? He didn't know. But one thing was for sure he had until 5 in the evening to make a decision.
Lin Bao's eyes widened as he caught sight of his niece, Lin Chang, strolling towards them with an air of elegance. "Chang? Why are you back so early? Is he ready to sell the restaurant?" he inquired, his curiosity piqued.
Lin Chang shook her head, her long hair swaying with the movement. "There's no rush, uncle. Let's settle other things first," she replied, her voice as smooth as silk. With that, she glided out of the restaurant, leaving her uncle and his employees in awe of her poise.
Wang Hai, hopped onto the driver's seat of their car. "Where to, boss?" he asked.
"Now we need to find the perfect house. Are there any good residential options?" Lin Chang inquired, her eyes scanning the bustling streets of the city. "But make sure it's not too far from the restaurant."
Wang Hai nodded, his eyes lighting up with excitement. "Just two lanes away, there was a new project launch last week. I was invited, and there are 4-5 bedroom apartments for sale. The location is fantastic, with a hospital, metro station, and supermarket within walking distance," he suggested, looking at Lin Chang for approval.
Lin Chang considered his proposal for a moment before turning to her uncle. "Uncle, it's better you decide on this matter," she said respectfully, acknowledging his seniority.
Lin Bao was taken aback by his niece's deference. He smiled, feeling proud of her maturity. "Well, I'm okay with anything as long as it's convenient for my sister," he replied, his heart swelling with affection for his beloved niece.
"Got it," Wang Hai replied, nodding his head in agreement. In no time at all, they had arrived at the towering residential building, a behemoth of a structure that stretched nearly 40 floors into the sky. The traffic outside was moderate, a steady stream of cars and buses flowing past the tower's imposing facade.
As they stepped into the lobby, a young woman in her early twenties greeted them with a beaming smile. Her eyes lingered on Lin Hao, and she blushed uncontrollably. "Welcome, sir. How may I assist you?" she asked Wang Hai, her gaze flickering over the other three people's shabby clothes. Despite their unkempt appearance, she couldn't help but wonder if they were the employees to the impeccably dressed man.
"Good day," greeted Wang Hai as he gestured towards Lin Chang. "This is my boss, and she is interested in purchasing a five-bedroom apartment within this building."
The young lady was momentarily stunned by Lin Chang's striking appearance, and she couldn't help but wonder if she was a wealthy and mysterious billionaire. Nevertheless, she maintained her composure and offered a polite smile. "Certainly, please allow me to show you around," she said, leading them on a tour of the building's amenities before escorting them to the 30th floor to view the available apartments.
After two hours of undertakings, Lin Chang finally found herself standing in front of a magnificent five-bedroom apartment on the 30th floor. The atmosphere inside was electric, despite the fact that no one had yet moved in. The interior design was simply breathtaking, with a predominantly white color scheme that was accentuated by a subtle curling bark hue, the foggy day shades only added to the apartment's charm, as the huge glass windows allowed the natural light to flood in, creating a warm and inviting ambiance.
As Lin Chang and others stepped inside, they were greeted by the soft, firewood-colored Italian rug that lay beneath their feet. Everything was perfect, from the carefully curated decor to the impeccable attention to detail. It was love at first sight, and Lin Chang knew that this was the place she wanted to call home.
"We'll take it," she said to the service girl, a smile spreading across her face.
The girl returned her smile, pulling out a stack of papers from her file. "I have the contract ready," she said, handing it over to him.
"Chang, this is truly remarkable," exclaimed Lin Bao, his eyes scanning the surroundings with awe.
"Indeed, Brother Bao. And the best part is that we won't be living far away anymore. My house is just a stone's throw away," Wang Hai chimed in, his voice brimming with excitement.
Lin Hao stood there in silence, taking in the sight before him. He knew one thing for sure - his mother would finally be able to bid adieu to the shackles of poverty. He had witnessed her suffer in silence as every month his grandparents would snatch away their monthly allowance, And then there was Yun Chun, with her own expenses, leaving them with barely anything to survive on. Towards every months end Mrs. Chu's constant threats of kicking them out of the house had loomed over them like a dark cloud. All through his childhood, Lin Hao had dreamt of buying his mother and Uncle a house, a place they could call their own, and finally break free from the shackles of poverty forever.
With a flourish of the pen, Lin Chang signed the contract and declared, "I'll pay right away, but the property owner will be my mother who is currently unavailable." The service girl nodded understandingly, her smile as warm as the sun on a summer's day.
"Don't fret, madam," she reassured Lin Chang. "You can take this contract home and have your mother sign it at her leisure."
As her uncle strode off to inspect the other parts of the property, Lin Chang found herself deep in conversation with the service girl. Suddenly, a tap on her shoulder jolted her out of her reverie. She spun around to see her brother standing there, looking sheepish and avoiding her gaze.
"Take this card," he muttered, thrusting it into her hand. "There's three hundred thousand Yuan in it. Don't tell Mom. Please use it to buy the house."
Lin Chang was taken aback. "We don't need it," she protested, holding up the card for him to see.
"Just do as I say," he snapped, his irritation palpable. "Don't forget that I'm your older brother." And with that, he stalked off, leaving Lin Chang to ponder the strange turn of events.
Lin Chang couldn't help but find her older brother adorable, and she flashed him a smile. As she perused the transfer agreement, a sudden commotion at the front door caught her attention.