Chapter 747: Chapter 268: Song Yuwei Meeting the Two Elders of the Su Family
Song Yuwei bought this house just at the right time, as West Lake. Impression Wind and Moon is ready for user renovations at the beginning of this month.
Taking some time to handle deed taxes and stamp duties, it’s essential to decide on the renovation style early to start working with a design company on drafting plans.
However, she is quite an amateur when it comes to renovations, so she sought Su Zelin’s advice.
"Boss, what style do you think would suit my house best?"
Even though it’s her house, it was bought with someone else’s money, and Su Zelin would often come over to stay. Song Yuwei not only hopes to like it herself but also wishes for Hunzi to feel comfortable living there.
"Renovation styles vary from person to person, everyone has their taste and preferred design elements."
"For instance, some people like traditional and classical styles, so they’d go for Chinese style."
"Those who prefer opulence might choose European style, for something bold and unrestrained, American style; natural and simple would be Japanese; fresh and elegant could be Ikea; and for something simple and modern, go contemporary."
Hunzi spoke eloquently.
When it comes to renovating houses, he certainly has the right to speak.
In his past life, he owned eight properties—two in Shenghai, where his company headquarters are, two in his hometown Jianglan, and one each in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Yanjing, and Sanya.
Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen are major cities where he frequently traveled for business. Whenever he traveled, he almost always brought along a secretary or a girlfriend. Hotels often failed to ensure optimal security, and with one small slip, you might end up trending on local forums.
Even if these urban properties remain vacant, they can still serve as investments.
The one in Sanya is purely for vacationing, a city he loves because it has the cleanest and most beautiful sea in Xia Country. Occasionally, he can even host a yacht party or something.
Not even counting properties he owned temporarily and later sold. If considering properties he used to own, the number would exceed double digits.
Additionally, each of his lovers has their property, many of which Su Zelin participated in designing. Coupled with the perspective of someone reborn, Hunzi might not be as professional as a designer, but in terms of taste, he certainly doesn’t fall short.
"Yuwei, you probably want to go for a European style, right?"
After briefly summarizing various renovation styles, Su Zelin asked.
"Yeah, boss, how did you know?"
Song Yuwei was slightly moved, as she had not shared her intentions with Su Zelin.
European style is quite trendy during this era—luxurious and extravagant, just to Song MM’s taste, especially since the house they lived in before her family’s business failed was also European-style, so there’s a bit of nostalgia.
Su Zelin thought to himself, isn’t this obvious? You like to show off, and European style is good for that.
"Just a guess."
Su Zelin smiled: "However, I don’t think European style suits it very well. How to say? The best renovation style should not only match personal preferences but also suit the type of the house. Your place isn’t big enough, being less than a hundred square meters. European styles work better in open spaces, making it look grand and magnificent. If you forcibly apply a European style here, the complex decorations will make the space feel even more constricted. If it was a larger 160-plus-square-meter type, you could barely do European style—a large duplex would be even better!"
Song Yuwei nodded, somewhat understanding.
Indeed, European style tends to be applied more in large villas.
Su Zelin continued: "If you really like luxurious vibes, I personally suggest going for a modern luxury style!"
"Modern luxury style?"
Song Yuwei’s beautiful eyes lit up.
Modern luxury also sounds quite impressive.
But she had never heard of this style before.
That’s quite normal because it’s a style that gradually became popular in later years.
"What is modern luxury style?"
Su Zelin explained: "This style is actually an advanced version of modern style, characterized by elegant light tones, with simple and generous hard furnishings, emphasizing the texture and sophistication of the materials. It combines delicate elements through soft furnishings to create understated elegance and taste, in short, low-key luxury."
Low-key luxury?
Just the sound of it captivated Song Yuwei.
She used to enjoy simple and straightforward ways of showing off; however, being with Su Zelin for a while, she slowly started feeling that those ways were somewhat inferior.
So what kind of showing off is superior?
For example, some nouveau riche like to treat others to meals at five-star hotels or famous Western restaurants, and the more tasteful ones might choose Michelin.
However, for Su Zelin, going to these places doesn’t count as showing off—it’s just a regular meal.
Once, Song Yuwei went with him to a nondescript little restaurant in Lin’an.
Apart from being located in a picturesque spot in the West Lake scenic area, the restaurant hardly had any standout features.
However, later Su Zelin told her that the restaurant had hosted several generations of important court figures, with leaders from the court and various parts of the country frequently visiting, and ordinary diners of lesser status simply wouldn’t be welcomed. The restaurant limited its guests to no more than three tables a day, and he had to book two months in advance to get a spot.
At that moment, Song Yuwei was astonished; the seemingly insignificant little restaurant suddenly seemed so high-end.
Anyone with money can go to a five-star hotel or a Michelin restaurant to dine.
However, not just anyone has the privilege to dine here, no matter how rich they are.
Moreover, the chair you sit in might have been sat in by a former court figure or high-ranking leader, which makes the level of sophistication completely different.
There are many similar ways of showing off like this.
She felt her boss was the kind of man who, though not overtly showing off, exudes an air of sophistication with every word and action.