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Chapter 731: Chapter 736: Haunted_1
On the other side, Tan Zhenghong had already seen three courtyards under the guidance of the servant, and the one he liked most was a triple-entry courtyard.
This courtyard was seventy percent new and could accommodate two hundred people.
Since it was formerly a workshop, it wouldn’t need too much modification to be turned into an embroidery room, and they could move in before long.
Moreover, it was located next to the official road, which made the transportation of goods very convenient.
"My lord, this used to be a weaving workshop. The owner garnered favor from a noble person and moved to a better location. If you rent this place and buy some tables and chairs, it will be ready for use. Moreover, the feng shui here is good. If you buy this place, you will most certainly rise to high ranks,"
the servant rattled on as if simply moving there would ensure the favor of a noble person.
Tan Zhenghong used to believe this, but after being influenced by Duo’er over time, he thought it was nonsense.
Destiny was largely in one’s own hands; with enough effort, one could surely lead a good life.
Tan Zhenghong said indifferently, "This courtyard is indeed not bad."
"How could I not praise your discernment? I won’t ask for much for this courtyard, just a flat price of five hundred taels."
After the servant finished speaking, Tan Zhenghong then said, "There’s just one problem, I noticed that people passing by all avoid this place. What happened here?"
Given the way others steered clear of this place, there must be something fishy.
If he hadn’t been cautious, he might have been swindled by this person today.
"What are you talking about, sir? What could have happened? It’s just that the boss here was very fierce, and everyone was scared of him,"
the servant explained haphazardly.
In fact, he too had been tricked, buying this workshop in a confused state, and it had been stuck in his hands for three months now, requiring frequent cleaning, and he was losing a fortune.
Today he had finally seen someone unaware of the situation, yet this person still saw through the issues at first glance.
Speaking earnestly, Tan Zhenghong said, "If you tell me the truth now, I might reconsider, but if you don’t, I will leave right now."
He wasn’t foolish, and he wouldn’t bring back something problematic.
"Two years ago, a weaving maid here committed suicide. It’s said that she killed herself after being humiliated by the boss, and for the past few years, her wronged spirit hasn’t dispersed. Ah, she really was a pitiful soul."
The servant sighed, having been unfamiliar with the place when he first arrived, and had bought it cheaply.
He had thought he would be able to sell it for seven to eight hundred taels of silver, but very few people were even willing to come and look.
He was just unlucky!
Upon learning the full story, Tan Zhenghong declared, "I will give you no more than one hundred and fifty taels for this courtyard."
If it cost more than that, he would rather buy someplace else.
"My lord, I really didn’t make any profit from you, please add a bit more,"
the servant begged. He had bought the courtyard for one hundred and fifty taels, and if he sold it for the same price, he wouldn’t have made any money these past few months, plus he would be at a loss due to the cleaning expenses.
Tan Zhenghong shook his head, "Then let’s both take some more time to think about it."
After speaking, he prepared to leave. He had almost been cheated out of more than three hundred taels of silver by this person, and he didn’t hold this servant in high regard.
"Fine, I’ll sell it to you, but you’ll have to pay the transfer fees yourself."
The servant gritted his teeth, deciding it was better to sell now than to keep holding onto it and losing more.
After all, he couldn’t get a higher price for this haunted house, and it just made him sigh every day holding onto it.
Tan Zhenghong paused, "Then let’s go to the Government Office, don’t just stand there."
Seemingly afraid that Tan Zhenghong would change his mind, the servant hurried to complete all the necessary paperwork.
"Sir, I’m telling you the truth, I was also deceived into buying this house. Please don’t come to me for anything in the future; I know nothing about it."
The servant instructed before running off like a shot.
