“Zhaohui, 1000 yuan might not be enough for one of your meals, but it means something different to these house buyers,” Tang Yuanyue thought this was a clever approach.
These house buyers weren’t wealthy elites or poor folks—they fell somewhere in between ordinary people and the rich. Those attracted by feng shui gimmicks weren’t Hong Kong’s doctors or lawyers, but mostly small business owners.
1000 yuan was just right—anyone serious about viewing the property could afford it. If someone wasn’t willing to pay 1000 yuan, why bother looking at houses? This effectively filtered out the casual browsers, leaving only serious buyers.
Hong Kong buyers wouldn’t mind paying this amount anyway. In Hong Kong, they bought “floor plans” and had to pay before seeing anything tangible. At least Golden Sand Pool had actual units to view!
Soon, three customers paid and pushed their way out of the sales office, being led upstairs.
For these first customers, Xia Xiaolan happily gave the tour herself. Those who paid first could naturally choose first, and there were only so many model units available. Everyone could see the current quality, but who knew if future units would be the same?
“This is the 70㎡ layout, two bedrooms, two living rooms, one kitchen, one bathroom.”
“The 90㎡ layout has three bedrooms, two living rooms, one kitchen, and two bathrooms.”
“The 135㎡ layout features four bedrooms, two living rooms, one kitchen, two bathrooms, plus a large rooftop terrace and a small storage room!”
Even the smallest 70㎡ units were actual interior space, without common area deductions.
Unlike modern elevator buildings where public space could reduce 90㎡ units to just 70㎡ of usable space, Golden Sand Pool was different. The 70㎡ unit had a 16㎡ master bedroom, 12㎡ secondary bedrooms, 8㎡ kitchens, 6㎡ bathrooms, and 28㎡ combined dining and living areas. The layout was efficient without wasted corners, appearing spacious at first glance, including a living balcony and decent second-floor lighting.
“This unit is perfect for a family of three.”
“It works for four too—two children can share a room comfortably.”
Hong Kong’s per-capita living space wasn’t large; wealthy people lived in hillside villas while ordinary folks crowded into small apartments.
A thousand square feet was considered a large residence, and that was less than 93㎡. For those used to measuring in square feet, even the 70㎡ unit seemed spacious.
If 70㎡ seemed adequate, the 90㎡ was much more generous.
The largest was the 135㎡ duplex penthouse. The model unit Yuanhui decorated featured a small spiral staircase and crystal chandelier—this would qualify as a small luxury residence in Hong Kong.
A middle-aged Hong Kong couple was viewing; the wife grabbed her husband’s arm and asked Xia Xiaolan:
“Miss, how much is this place?”
She mistook Xia Xiaolan for a sales agent, while the actual agent anxiously stood behind them.
Xia Xiaolan sensed a potential deal and didn’t mind temporarily acting as a sales agent—she had set the prices anyway:
“It depends on which building you choose. Building 1’s 135㎡ units are 2,299 yuan/㎡, Buildings 2, 5, and 6 are 2,399 yuan/㎡, and Buildings 3 and 4 are slightly higher at 2,699 yuan/㎡. These prices are for unfurnished units, with a 10% discount for full cash payment!”
Building 1 was the model building open for viewing.
The middle-aged woman looked curious, and Xia Xiaolan quickly explained: “Buildings 2, 5, and 6 aren’t street-facing, offering more tranquility. Buildings 3 and 4 directly face the central Golden Pool.”
Golden Pool?
The pool where they discovered gold sand during construction?
The entire project gained fame because of this pool.
A duplex-facing Golden Pool would cost 364,300 yuan, or 327,900 with a 10% discount!
Meanwhile, the same unit in Building 1 costs 310,300 yuan, or 279,300 after a discount—nearly a 50,000 yuan difference just to be closer to the pool. That wasn’t a small sum, and the middle-aged woman gasped:
“Did they find gold there?”
Xia Xiaolan nodded seriously, “Many people witnessed it during construction. It even brought the Futian Police Station here. After moving in, you can stroll around the Golden Pool—you might even find some gold flakes!”
After moving in?
They weren’t buying to live here themselves. Unless they retired early, they’d still be working in Hong Kong, unable to visit frequently.
“We need to think about it.”
The middle-aged woman lacked the boldness to decide immediately.
However, another customer was more decisive—a chubby man patted his briefcase, “I’ll take two of these large units in Building 3!”
The middle-aged woman looked at him like he was crazy.
The chubby man didn’t bother explaining. Xia Xiaolan took him to see the Golden Pool.
He wasn’t foolish—look at how many people lined up on the first day! He’d managed to be among the first to pay the 1,000 yuan intention fee and view the units. The properties looked fine, so naturally, he wanted the best locations!
He’d keep one and sell the other—guaranteed profit!
The chubby man had already studied Golden Sand Pool’s layout: six floors per building, 24 units total, with only Buildings 3 and 4 facing the pool. That meant only eight 135㎡ units had pool views.
Once sold out, that was it—the developer couldn’t create more. If he had enough money, he’d buy all eight units!
Xia Xiaolan hadn’t expected such a big spender on opening day.
Buying two large units at once at 2,699 yuan/㎡—the most expensive units in Golden Sand Pool.
The chubby man circled the pool area, not minding the messy construction site. Satisfied that the community layout matched the model, he paid a 200,000 yuan deposit.
“Sir, for full cash payment, you’ll need to pay the remaining 455,857 yuan by midnight December 17th. If payment is late, we can only process mortgage purchase terms, requiring an additional down payment of 164,365 yuan… Here’s the purchase contract and receipt for your verification.”
Without full payment, the 10% discount wouldn’t apply.
Two 135㎡ units totaled 728,700 yuan, or 655,800 with the 10% discount—a significant saving.
The chubby man wanted to pay in full. The discount of tens of thousands—wouldn’t that be profit when he sold one unit later?
After signing the contract and making payment, Mr. Xu provided Golden Sand Pool with an auspicious start.
With contracts signed and initial payment made, one 135㎡ unit each in Buildings 3 and 4 were essentially Mr. Xu’s. As an excited sales consultant called for space to pass through the crowded sales office, they placed two red flags on Mr. Xu’s chosen units.
“What do those flags mean?”
“They mean sold—already purchased!”
In such a short time, someone bought two units!
135㎡ units plus a terrace—these were 2,000-square-foot luxury homes! Buying two at once—how could others compete?
While complaining, they hastened to pay their 1,000 yuan viewing fee. No more questions—hurry before desired units get snatched up!
As people crowded anxiously in the sales office, Du Zhaohui clicked his tongue:
“…That first buyer must be a plant she arranged!”