The Charismatic Charlie Wade

The salesperson was taken aback upon hearing this and couldn’t help but wonder, “Could this be some kind of good luck charm
attracting wealthy customers today? It seems like everyone here is well-off.”
Being polite, she replied, “Hello sir, our main offerings are villas and apartments, all designed by renowned Italian designers and
using imported materials from Italy, Germany and France for the interiors and appliances and furniture.”
The middle-aged man asked, “Are Japanese individuals allowed to purchase? Is there any restriction on purchasing?”
Tanaka Koichi, who spoke, was a devoted attendant of Yuhiko Ito.
He was tasked by Nanako to make the journey to Aurous Hill ahead of schedule to purchase a home on her behalf.
However, in his recent visits to various villa areas, he was disappointed to find that the hardware of the available villas was far
from meeting Nanako’s expectations.
Nanako, on the other hand, was fond of the spacious homes of historical Japanese aristocrats.
Despite Japan’s limited land area and large population, these homes boasted ample space.
Unfortunately, finding such homes in modern-day China was a challenge.
While there were protected palaces in Eastcliff, they were difficult to come by in Aurous Hill.
Even if one were to find a large home, many were in disrepair and others had been adorned with overly flashy European
decorations, emphasizing wealth rather than any cohesive aesthetic. Therefore, Hiroshi Tanaka searched exhaustively but was
unable to find a house that would meet Nanako’s standards.
However, it was already August 4th and with Nanako’s arrival in Aurous Hill set for the following day, time was running out.
If they failed to secure a suitable house, Nanako and Yuhiko Ito would have to stay in a hotel, which would render all of Tanaka
Hiroichi’s efforts in coming ahead of time in vain.
Therefore, Thompson First Villas was his last resort.
He was aware that Charlie lived in this community, but the lady preferred not to live too close to him.
However, at the moment, there were no other viable options available.

At this point, the salesperson replied, “For a foreign individual to purchase a property, a one-year residency certificate in China is
required.
But if the purchase is made through a company, there are no restrictions.”
Hiroshi Tanaka nodded and said to the salesperson, “Then show me the available units.
I want to see the largest unit size.”
The salesperson replied apologetically, “I’m sorry, sir.
All of our villas have been sold out and only flat-level units remain available.”
“Sold out?” Tanaka Hiroichi exclaimed in frustration.
“Are there any units available for purchase, or perhaps someone looking to resell?”
The salesperson replied, “I’m sorry, sir, but we truly have no more units available.
There are many interested customers just like you, but our owners are not looking to sell at this time.
If you’d like, I can keep you informed if anything becomes available, but I can’t promise a timeline.”
Tanaka Koichi considered this for a moment before saying, “Forget it, I can’t wait that long.
Please show me your largest single-level apartment instead.”
The salesperson nodded in agreement and said to Tanaka Hiroichi, “Yes sir, there is a top-floor unit in the King building with a
stunning river view.”
Hiroshi Tanaka, understanding his lady’s preference for peace and quiet, immediately asked, “Is the top-floor unit available?”
The salesperson was surprised, wondering why this unit, which had been unoccupied for so long and been overlooked by many,
was suddenly in high demand.
However, the salesperson, aware that someone had already put down an intention deposit, responded regretfully, “I’m sorry sir,
the top floor unit was just claimed by a customer who paid the intention deposit.

They have first rights to purchase the unit.”
Undeterred, Tanaka Koichi asked, “Can I pay the full amount now, even if they only paid the intent deposit?”
The salesperson replied helplessly, “No sir, they have the right of first refusal.
Whether you can buy the unit depends on whether they choose to go through with the purchase in the end.”
Hearing the explanation, Tanaka promptly inquired, “How long would I need to wait if the buyer is unable to decide?”
The sales representative replied, “Typically, there’s a 24-hour priority period after the intention deposit has been made.
If the full payment is not received within 24 hours, it will be considered as a forfeiture of the purchasing rights.”
“24 hours?” Tanaka Koichi sighed, “That’s too long, I need to purchase it today.
“This...” The sales representative hesitated for a moment, then continued,