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(At a newly-built apartment. )

Joey:

Hi, Hope. Over here.

Hope:

Hi, Joey. Sorry I’m late. There was heavy traffic on my way here.

Joey:

No worries. Look! This is the newly built apartment I want to look at today.

Hope:

WOW! It looks stylish and modern.

Joey:

Thank you for coming with me today. I really need a second pair of eyes and someone who will stop me from

buying a house just because I like the view from the balcony.

Hope:

No problem. I am here to protect both your wallet and your future happiness.

Joey:

So, what do you think about this neighborhood?

Hope:

Let’s see…Look around. There are several breakfast shops and a fruit stall, a café and even a flower shop over there.

Joey:

It’s also near an elementary school and a high school. And there’s a big market about three blocks away.

Plus, there’s a convenience store right around the corner.

Hope:

Hmm… the location is good. How far is the metro station from here?

Joey:

The metro station is about 10 分鐘路程.

Hope:

So, the metro station is within a 10-minute walk.

Joey:

And I guess the crime rate here wouldn’t be too high because the police station is 在斜對面.

Hope:

Right. The police station is right kitty-corner from this building, which is good.

But it might get noisy if the police turn on their sirens when they’re on a mission.

Joey:

It’s not a problem because 現在大樓都用氣密窗.

Hope:

Oh, you’re right. Most apartments nowadays are equipped with weather-sealed windows to reduce noise and block wind and rain.

Joey:

The only problem I can think of is the parking. There are only a few parking spaces for cars and motor scooters.

So, if I want to buy this apartment, I should buy a parking spot.

Hope:

True. Still, everything sounds pretty dreamy. Let’s check the Feng Shui vibes.

Joey:

Feng Shui? 風水?

Hope:

Yes. Feng Shui. Where are the windows facing?

Joey:

East. The agent said the living room window faces east, so we’ll get morning sunlight.

Hope:

Good! Morning sunlight brings good energy. So, where is the bedroom located?

Joey:

面南.

Hope:

South-facing? Great. That means it’ll be bright but not too hot.

Joey:

Perfect.

Hope:

By the way, how many rooms are there in a condo?

Joey:

A condo? What’s that?

Hope:

A condo is what you will own because you are buying it.

Joey:

Oh, I see. Well, there are 2 bedrooms, 1 and a half bathrooms, a kitchen, a big living room,

and a big balcony where I can do laundry.

Hope:

Sounds good. What about public amenities?

Joey:

Public Amenities?

Hope:

Yes, gyms, pools, meeting rooms, and so on.

Joey:

There’s no swimming pool, but there is a gym, a reading room, and a playroom for children.

Hope:

Hmm… That works. You don’t need a pool anyway. The park is just a block away.

Joey:

True.

Hope:

Can we go in and look at the interior design?

Joey:

Of course. Let’s go!