Chapter 598 True retirement life
The old man suddenly panicked when he saw the misunderstandings and offensive remarks in the live broadcast room. He hurriedly explained: "Dear netizens, you have misunderstood! My children are actually very filial and we live in the same community. I want to buy a big house entirely for personal reasons!"
When Lin Yuan heard this explanation, he immediately comforted him: "Calm down, everyone, let's listen to the old man's specific situation." He turned to the old man and asked gently: "Old sir, can you tell me in detail what you want to buy?" The reason for the house?"
The old man breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at Lin Yuan gratefully, and then said slowly: "Actually, my children are very good. They live in the next building. But you know, young people have young people's lives. , we older people also have our own ideas.”
He paused, with a look of longing on his face: "I have discussed it with a few old friends. We want to buy a big house, and we can all pool money to live together. In this way, we can play chess, cards, chat, and interact with each other. There is care. The children are busy with work and we don’t want to bother them all the time. "
The atmosphere in the live broadcast room changed instantly. The previous offensive remarks disappeared, replaced by awe and envy.
“Wow, this is the real retirement life!”
"It's so cool! Living with old friends makes me feel happy just thinking about it."
"I really want to retire like this, but unfortunately all my friends are busy at work now."
Lin Yuan's eyes lit up after hearing the old man's explanation. He realized it was an interesting way to care for the elderly that might resonate with more people. So he continued to ask: "Old sir, your idea is really great. Can you tell me in more detail how you came up with this idea?"
The old man said with a smile: "Actually, this idea has been brewing for a long time. Several of our old friends have known each other since they were young, worked and retired together. Now that the children have their own families, we thought, why not spend the rest of our lives together? More exciting? "
His eyes flashed with excitement: "We plan to buy a large four-bedroom house, with each person having a bedroom and a common activity room. We can usually cook, watch TV, and play chess together. If an old friend If the child is not feeling well, others can take care of him in time. This way we will not disturb the children’s lives, and we can live happily ourselves. "
Netizens in the live broadcast room were fascinated and expressed their envy and support. Some people started to @ their brothers and sisters, saying that they should imitate this way of caring for the elderly. Others joked that they would discuss it with their best friends and do the same thing when they retire.
Lin Yuan looked at the lively discussion in the live broadcast room and felt secretly happy. He knew that this topic resonated strongly with the audience and might become a new social hot spot. He decided to continue to delve into this topic and provide more professional advice to the elderly while also satisfying the curiosity of the audience. After listening to the old man's explanation, Lin Yuan's eyes shone with excitement. He realized that this was an excellent opportunity to not only showcase his professional knowledge, but also to trigger more people to think about elderly care issues.
"Mr., your idea is really great!" Lin Yuan admired sincerely, "This 'friend-style pension' model is indeed very creative. However, there are still many factors that need to be considered when choosing a suitable house. Can you tell me Me, do you have any specific requirements for the house? "
The old man smiled and nodded, "We have discussed it with some old guys. First of all, the house must be big enough, preferably with more than four bedrooms. Secondly, we hope that the floor will not be too high, and it is best to have an elevator. Thirdly, we hope that the surrounding environment It’s quieter and it’s better to have a small garden. We all like to grow flowers. “
Lin Yuan listened and thought quickly in his heart. He knew that this was a rare opportunity. "Old sir, I have written down all your requirements. Based on your description, I have several properties that may be suitable for you." He turned on the computer and quickly called up the information of several properties. "For example, this house is located in Cuihu Garden in the east of the city, which is a high-end community. There is a five-bedroom house for sale, with an area of 200 square meters, on the third floor, and an elevator. The community has a beautiful environment and a central garden. The most The important thing is that the surrounding facilities are complete, including supermarkets, hospitals, and parks, making it very suitable for the elderly to live. "
The old man nodded repeatedly and his eyes lit up. "Mr. Lin, this house sounds very good! I wonder what the price is?"
Lin Yuan smiled and said: "The listing price of this house is 3.8 million. Considering that you are buying it together with several people, it is not too expensive if you divide it equally. Moreover, I can negotiate with the seller to see if we can buy it again." Lower the price."
The live broadcast room suddenly became excited. Netizens said that the price was very reasonable, and some even started to calculate how much each person would need to pay if they bought a house with friends.
At this moment, an eye-catching barrage caught Lin Yuan's attention: "Old man, it's good to buy a big house, but you also have to consider daily expenses! There are a lot of water, electricity and property fees."
Lin Yuan's eyes lit up, and he knew that this was a good entry point. "This netizen raised a very good question." He looked at the old man and said gently, "Old sir, have you ever considered the issue of daily expenses?"
The old man was stunned for a moment, then said with a smile: "To be honest, we really haven't thought about this problem carefully. Mr. Lin, can you give us some suggestions?"
Lin Yuan nodded and began to explain in detail: "First of all, the daily expenses of a big house are indeed higher. For example, water and electricity fees, property fees, heating fees, etc. However, considering that you are living together, these expenses can be shared, so they will not be too high relatively speaking."
He paused and continued: "Secondly, I suggest that you consider some energy-saving measures. For example, install solar water heaters, use energy-saving lamps, etc. This can reduce some expenses in the long run."
"Finally," Lin Yuan's tone became more serious, "I suggest that you make a detailed financial plan before buying a house. Calculate the fixed expenses each month, and then set aside some emergency funds. This can avoid affecting the quality of life due to financial problems in the future."
The old man nodded repeatedly, with an expression of sudden enlightenment on his face. "Mr. Lin, you are so right! We really should plan it well. Thank you so much for giving us so many valuable suggestions."
The audience in the live broadcast room were also impressed by Lin Yuan's professional knowledge, and left messages saying that they learned a lot. Some people even said that they would save this video for reference when buying a house in the future.
Lin Yuan looked at the comments in the live broadcast room, feeling a sense of accomplishment. He knew that through this live broadcast, he not only helped people in need, but also demonstrated his professional ability. More importantly, he triggered people's thinking and discussion on the issue of elderly care.