Busy!
Renovating the batteries with the system's help was quick, but the real time-consuming task was neatly stacking each refurbished battery. While randomly stacking them wouldn't affect their functionality, it took up space and looked disorganized. Organizing them neatly made everything look more professional.
The 53,000 iPhone 4 batteries had to be stacked one by one, and this was no small task. Xu Duo spent over three hours completing it. By the time she finished, night had fallen. She quickly grabbed a meal from a fast food place, filled her stomach, and then enjoyed a good night's sleep.
The next day!
After nearly ten hours of deep sleep, Xu Duo woke up at 9 AM. She hurriedly freshened up and then headed out, walking toward the city center. While Hua Shenbei could be considered part of the city center, the true heart of Deep South City was the West Gate Pedestrian Street area.
Hai Bei Village! This was the destination of Xu Duo's trip.
"Doo-doo-doo..." The busy tone echoed in the receiver of Xu Duo's Nokia N73 as she waited for the call to connect. With nearly 3 million in her bank account, she wasn't in any rush to replace her phone. All the money in her account was thanks to the transfer from He Dong last night. As soon as she woke up, she received a bank message notification.
"Hello..."
"Hello, I saw you have a property... Oh, no, it's actually an old factory building for rent." Xu Duo cut to the chase, speaking directly without any unnecessary words, and while saying this, she kept her eyes on the six-story building in front of her. "It's the one in Hai Bei Village."
"Yes, yes, that old factory building is indeed available for rent. Are you interested in renting it?" The voice on the other end belonged to an elderly man, his tone noticeably cheerful. "I'm renting out the whole building, not individual units."
"I want the whole building!" Xu Duo sighed in relief, silently thankful that the factory hadn't been rented out yet, as this was key to her plan. "I'm planning to use it as a warehouse."
"As a warehouse, no problem. Where are you now?" The old man asked.
"I'm here at the factory right now."
"Alright, wait for a moment. I'll be there in about ten minutes."
"Okay!" Xu Duo hung up the phone.
The factory was six stories tall, located in a village in the city center. It wasn't on the main road, only accessible by a narrow alley that could fit a 60-liter delivery truck. Perhaps because of this, it had been left unrented for so long. After all, in a prime area like the city center, if the conditions were better, it would have been rented long ago.
Fifteen minutes later, not a second more, not a second less!
"Miss, looks like your business is doing quite well!" The elderly man sized up Xu Duo, not looking down on her despite her simple attire and street market appearance.
"Small business, just enough to make a living," Xu Duo modestly replied. She immediately returned to the point, "Sir, how much is the total area of the factory?"
"The foundation area is about 900 square meters, and the total area of the six floors is over 6,000 square meters," the elderly man said, his face rosy and well-maintained, showing no sign of age. "This is in the city village, so the location isn't great for big vehicles, but it's perfect for a warehouse. However, if you're renting, the lease would need to be at least a year."
"No problem, if needed, I'll sign for three years!" Xu Duo stayed calm and unhurried, "But the price needs to be right."
"Three years?!" The elderly man squinted, sizing up Xu Duo again, then slowly said, "Looks like your business is doing quite well. Miss, would you be interested in buying the whole building?"
The conversation quickly shifted from renting to selling.
"..." Upon hearing this, Xu Duo couldn't help but laugh. This was exactly the opportunity she had been waiting for. However, she still said, "A whole building? I can't afford to buy it."
"I'm old now. I fled to Hong Kong in the 70s and have been living there since. I only return here occasionally after retirement. My children are all in Hong Kong," the elderly man began to talk about his past, his face filled with nostalgia, as if returning to that special time. After some time, he returned to the present, "If you're interested in buying, I'll give you a discount—18 million for the whole building."
"The building is in a city village with a bad location and it's a bit old!" Xu Duo subtly hinted that the price wasn't right.
"Oh... the price is negotiable," the elderly man responded quickly, seeing the possibility of a deal. He carefully observed Xu Duo's reaction, feeling confident about the transaction. "Behind the building, I have a piece of land, about the same size as the building. It's also mine. If you're interested, I can sell it to you as well."
"Miss, if you're interested, I can sell you the whole building, the land behind it, and the six shops on the roadside for 25 million."
"Deal!" Xu Duo forced herself to stay calm, not letting her excitement show. She had worked so hard for this moment, and it wasn't just about renting the place; it was about buying it.
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