Senior Superstar

Suddenly, a tall, burly man with a riot stick and a pistol on his waist jumped out, startling An Xiaoxiao and Zhao Jinzhi.

It's completely different from the situation in China where just putting an old man in the gate can keep one safe. Many security guards in the United States are dressed like policemen.

It seems that if it is not done like this, it will not be able to deter Xiaoxiao.

Unexpectedly, it looks really stressful.

"Sorry, this is a non-external community, and outsiders are prohibited from entering."

Standing in front of Li Shixin and others, the security guard repeated it loudly again, as if afraid that everyone could not understand English.

Seeing the other party's appearance as a door god, Li Shixin raised his eyebrows and moved closer.

"Excuse me, do you have real estate for sale here?"

Hearing Li Shixin's question, the security guard frowned.

"You want to see the house?"

Li Shixin nodded.

Seeing Li Shixin's confirmation, the black security guard sized up his group again, specifically looking at the Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle parked behind them, and then removed his hand from the baton and picked his chin.

"Let's go, I'll take you there."

The Pasadena community is said to be a community, but it is completely different from a community in the traditional sense.

The overall scale looks similar to that of domestic villas in scenic spots, covering a rather vast area.

Because it is a foreigner, the car cannot be driven in without registration. Li Shixin and others could only ride the golf electric car of the black security guard and head towards the community along the winding asphalt road.

Although it looked a little fierce, but knowing the purpose of Li Shixin's visit, he still maintained a very professional politeness.

On the way, I briefly introduced the situation of the community to Li Shixin and others.

Pasadena is favored by film and television stars because of its proximity to Hollywood. Many Hollywood stars and famous brokers own real estate here.

Just because it is aimed at this part of the customer group, the real estate prices in the community are not cheap.

According to Heibaoan, the cheapest real estate in the community is currently listed for $5.5 million.

But even at that price, very few properties have changed hands in recent years.

Compared with selling, the community is more inclined to rent out. After all, the real estate value in Los Angeles has been rising all the way in recent years, and with the good development momentum of the Hollywood film and television industry, the surrounding land can only become more and more expensive.

"Okay, here it is. For the second office, you just go to Manager Ryan, he will be responsible for finding a suitable house for you. Good luck."

Putting Li Shixin and others in front of a two-story building that was a bit plain compared to other villas, the black security guard waved at Li Shixin.

"Brother, are you really willing to buy such an expensive house?"

Watching the black security guard leave, and seeing Li Shixin standing in front of the pure white office building with serious eyes, Zhao Jinzhi secretly smiled and asked teasingly.

"Hey! Isn't it just a house! Eighteen million yuan, money is something you don't take with you, why keep it? Go! I'll buy it here today!"

Does Li Shixin have money?

There must be.

In addition to the non-tradable assets of Huaqi shares that Zhao Jinzhi had donated before, he has already obtained the box office share of the two films "Only Love" and "Wandering". After Lin Lin finally figured it out, there were more than 300 million.

Excluding the part invested in artist studios, animation studios and foundations, there are still more than 60 million in the account.

Most of the food and lodging for filming outside is usually borne by the company. If it weren't for An Xiaoxiao, a big eater, there would be basically no need to spend any money.

But Li Shixin has never had the habit of spending money recklessly.

Whether it's making movies or engaging in animation before, in fact, it has never been for the purpose of making money.

As a by-product of his own work, he has always been cautious about spending money.

I didn't suffer myself when I had no money, and I didn't indulge myself after I had money.

Just such a boring person.

Now I think that I will always be active here in the future, and the security in the United States is not as good as that in the United States. I can make do with any hotel. I still need a more private and safe place to stay. Li Shixin made up his mind and walked towards the small white second floor.

Following the prompt of the black security guard, he knocked on the door of the second office.

Not long after, the door was opened from the inside, and a young guy in a suit and leather shoes leaned out.

After looking at Li Shixin and others, the guy immediately smiled.

"Good afternoon, everyone, are you coming to see the house?"

"Yes, look at the house."

Li Shixin smiled slightly, explaining his purpose of coming.

Hearing this, the smile on the boy's face became hot.

"As I guessed, welcome to Pasadena! Just arrived in Los Angeles, right? You are just in time, I just have a suitable listing here!"

Yo.

Li Shixin was delighted to see the guy with "Rui En" on the name tag on his chest pick up a bunch of keys with ease.

"How do you know we just came to Los Angeles?"

"Ha, I know you Chinese very well. In this world, the first thing people from any country do when they come to Los Angeles is to experience the feasting here. Only you Chinese will choose housing first after arriving here."

okay.

I know a lot!

After hearing Ryan's explanation, Li Shixin and Zhao Jinzhi looked at each other and smiled.

Indeed, this is the fault of the Chinese.

"Ryan, we need a house that is quieter, suitable for multiple people, and has more space for activities. But it doesn't have to be too luxurious. What is the price of the cheapest house here?"

"The cheapest?"

Facing Li Shixin's inquiry, the smile on the young man's face became brighter. He stretched out his finger and made a gesture.

"Seven million dollars! The minimalist decoration is especially suitable for your requirements!"

Wait a minute?

Hearing this offer, Li Shixin hissed.

Didn't that black security just now say that the cheapest is 5.5 million?

"Which property is it? Can you show us around?"

"Of course!"

Regardless of the suspicion on Li Shixin's face, the boy immediately went out and started the tram, invited Li Shixin and others to get on the car, and drove towards the path where he came just now.

After a few minutes.

"Here, this is this two-story single-family villa. It is decorated in a minimalist style, and the previous owner entrusted us to list it for sale. But in fact, he only lived in it for less than a month after the renovation was completed."

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Standing on the side of the road, looking at the house in front of them, Li Shixin and Zhao Jinzhi were speechless.

Isn't this house the 5.5 million building that the black security guard pointed out to him just now when he passed by?

"Hey? Just now that big brother Hei said that this house is 5.5 million. How come you have raised it to 7 million? Let me do the math, 1.5 million, I'm afraid it's not enough for a little Hu. Sai seven or eight years! You are dishonest."

On the side, An Xiaoxiao looked at the house in front of her and pursed her lips.

Facing the complaint, the boy showed a trace of embarrassment on his face. But immediately, this embarrassment was suppressed.

"Hmm! You don't know much about the housing market in Los Angeles. For you Chinese, this property can only be sold at this price."

"Why?"

Facing Li Shixin's questioning, the young man shrugged his shoulders.

"This is the rule, man. Who made you so rich, so keen to buy a house. And after buying a house, you still don't live in it most of the time, and you need the community to help you entrust or manage it? The market is like this, I hope God guarantees it."

This reason really opened Li Shixin's horizons.

Is it wrong to love to buy a house when you are rich?

He scowled.

"I can't afford the price. But I have a question."

"what is the problem?"

"Is this house of yours rented out?"

"certainly!"

"How much?"

"Monthly or annual rent?"

"Monthly rent."

"That's $25,000 a month, and you need to pay a security deposit of $200,000. If the house is not damaged after the expiration date, the security deposit will be refunded in full."

Hearing the rental price, Li Shixin nodded.

After thinking about it, a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

"If I rent this house, can I shoot a movie here?"

"Well. That's your own business. Such things are not uncommon here. But I need to clarify that the shooting is limited to the inside of the property you rent. At most, you can borrow the public areas of the community. Others in the community you know Most of the residents are public stars, and their requirements for privacy are not the slightest bit."

After getting this answer, Li Shixin nodded and took out his bank card.

"Brother, don't buy it if you don't think it's suitable. Why are you still renting it? With a price of 25,000, there is a wide range of options for such a house in Los Angeles. There is no need to be here."

While waiting for the contract, Zhao Jinzhi complained.

Although she didn't force Li Shixin to buy a house, and she didn't want to interfere, it was obvious that the double-standard price just now made her feel bad.

Or rather, very upset.

Facing Zhao Jinzhi's complaint, Li Shixin smiled slightly.

He didn't answer, but took out his phone and called Griff.

"Griff, have you selected the location yet?"

"No? Well, I found you the location of the scene of the Buffalo Bill skinning case. When you shoot that scene later, don't worry about the location."

Putting down the phone, Li Shixin narrowed his eyes as he looked at the pure white second floor in the distance.

Seven million?

The old man won't let you sell it for 700,000 yuan!