Chapter 162 - Chapter 162: Chapter 162 Guanjiang Residential Complex

Chapter 162: Chapter 162 Guanjiang Residential Complex

Dachang City’s urban area experienced another paranormal event—an extremely serious Ghost Door Knocker incident.

However, the initiator, Yang Jian, was entirely oblivious. Even if he knew, he would only clap his hands and cheer in approval.

The car stopped.

Yang Jian, Zhang Xiangu, and Zhang Wei arrived at a construction site not far from the city center.

“Guanjiang Garden.”

A massive original archway stood in front, followed by rows and rows of newly completed buildings. At a glance, the residential complex seemed endless, with at least dozens of high-rise buildings and over a hundred villas—a vast complex indeed. Moreover, the complex was built along the river, with perfect geographical location and environment.

The majority of this real estate had been completed and was already on the market.

There were various advertisements on the sides, including average prices of fifty thousand, slogans like “buying is earning,” and descriptions such as “prime location,” and similar phrases.

“Quite a nice residential complex,” Yang Jian noted, feeling somewhat tempted.

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It was neither too far nor too close to the city center, with convenient transportation. Most importantly, it was situated by a large river with a low population density nearby. Settling here would be the ideal choice.

“Of course, this is a real estate project that I’ve developed with great care. Whether it’s the environment, architectural style, or geographical location, it’s top-notch nationally. My intention is to turn this place into a wealthy district. The villa area alone covers more than fifty percent of the land, and we’ve abolished the pre-sale system. I believe that once the complex is fully built and they see the environment and quality of the houses here, people will definitely be tempted to buy, even at a higher price,” said Zhang Xiangu with a chuckle. Although boasting somewhat, he had great confidence in his real estate project.

“It’s a pity about the haunting. If that gets out, not to mention the rich, even the poor won’t buy.”

Yang Jian said, “Moreover, construction stopped and sales were canceled as soon as trouble arose, all for the sake of controlling information. The nerves of the wealthy are always a bit more sensitive; any rumor or bad news can deter them from buying a house or, at the very least, affect the selling price.”

“You’re right. We’re already looking for the cause. But if it really is a haunting…. then we’d need Brother Tui’s help, wouldn’t we?” Zhang Xiangu asked politely.

“Let’s go sit in the sales office first. The site has been relatively calm these past few days, and there have been no incidents of workers disappearing. It should be safe here.”

Yang Jian asked, “Even so, would you live here, Uncle Zhang?”

“Of course not,” Zhang Xiangu admitted candidly.

“This sales office is impressive, quite luxurious. It’s built by the river with a wide view, lavish decoration, like an estate, and it has five floors, which is quite convenient for living.”

Yang Jian arrived in front of the sales office and observed.

“I hired a famous foreign designer for this. It’s one of my proudest creations,” said Zhang Xiangu. “With such a big complex, I had to do the storefront justice.”

“So, are you selling this sales office?”

Yang Jian asked, “I happen to be in need of a house to stay, and this place is nice. Hauntings aside, this paranormal event must be resolved, and business must go on.”

“If you can resolve Zhang Wei’s issue, I’ll give you this sales office,” said Zhang Xiangu after a thought, grandly gesturing with a certain extravagance.

“No, favors are favors, business is business. Things must be done properly, and before this paranormal event is resolved, how can I accept anything upfront? So, Uncle Zhang, please name your price,” Yang Jian said. “Even though I’m poor, I can still afford a house.”

“Well, this…” Zhang Xiangu hesitated.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to sell; it was difficult for him to set a price. He still needed Yang Jian’s help, and if the price was set too high, no one could afford it, which would be awkward. If set too low, it was better to give it away and earn a favor.

Zhang Wei said, “Dad, Yang Jian mentioned before that he wanted to find a place to settle down. If he lives here, I’ll move here too. Just give him a discount, sell it for a few hundred thousand to a million. Oh, and throw in three villas and two storefronts. I bought a Golden Desert Eagle from him today and haven’t paid yet. Anyway, you can’t sell the house.”

Zhang Xiangu gave his son an odd look.

Do you realize you’re speaking like a spendthrift?

“How about this, I offer fifty million for the sales office. Would you agree to sell it, Uncle Zhang?” Yang Jian suddenly spoke again.

This price should be about right for the market value here.

Zhang Xiangu looked at Yang Jian with some surprise, not expecting the young man to boldly offer fifty million and do so without batting an eye, not at all like a student of the same age as Zhang Wei.

He remembered that not many in Zhang Wei’s class came from well-off families.

“Fifty million is a bit too much. This sales office is worth at most thirty million,” said Zhang Xiangu with a smile.

“That’s the current price, but once I move in here, your property will be worth more than that,” Yang Jian narrowed his eyes slightly, speaking earnestly.

Zhang Xiangu’s expression became stern, his eyes flickering with uncertainty.

If, as Yang Jian said, paranormal events were on the rise, and there was someone special who could resolve these events living here, it would undoubtedly reassure the wealthy in Dachang City.

The asking price of only fifty thousand for these homes might even be undervalued.

No wonder Zhang Wei decided to move in with that Yang Jian. The kid is shrewd—not foolish at all.

If I can secure Brother Tui by offering three villas, it’s undoubtedly a profitable deal.

First, it would ensure my own safety, and second, it would revitalize the entire residential complex’s property prices—truly killing two birds with one stone.

He really is my son.

He knows how to work around to save his father.

Zhang Xiangu was somewhat moved as he looked at Zhang Wei.

But then his face darkened instantly.

There was Zhang Wei, the little brat, using earplugs and watching videos on his phone.

… I should take back what I said earlier.

“It seems I need to have a good talk with Mister Yang about a business deal,”

said Zhang Xiangu in a serious and stern tone, switching to a more formal address.

Yang Jian said, “Uncle Zhang, just speak plainly. I’m not well-educated and don’t understand all the roundabout ways, so it’s easier for me to understand if you get straight to the point.”

“Guanjiang Garden is not developed by just one developer. I alone didn’t have the capital to secure this land, so at that time, there were three developers working on the bid. I was only one of them. I was responsible for the development of the buildings in front, while the others were responsible for the back. If Mister Yang could revitalize the entire complex and reside here, then we could enter into a business collaboration,” explained Zhang Xiangu.

Yang Jian said, “Uncle Zhang, please continue, what kind of collaboration.”

Zhang Xiangu said, “If there really are ghosts here, once the other two developers are convinced, they will undoubtedly sell their properties at a low price. We could collaborate to take their share, and then sell it at a higher price later.”

“It’s a simple operation. If everything goes smoothly, we could earn tens of billions.”

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian’s eyelids twitched.

Tens of billions?

Damn.

Here I am, toiling away to resolve supernatural incidents for a few million, and having barely made billions off selling coffins, yet Zhang Xiangu could earn tens of billions just like that—the disparity is too huge.

“Of course, this is on the premise that Dachang City really has an outbreak of supernatural incidents, and it’s not a mere occasional incident. However, if supernatural events do exist, I can also give them some localized publicity, which I believe will have a good effect,” said Zhang Xiangu.

“Spreading rumors and hyping property prices. Uncle Zhang, you really know how to play the game,” said Yang Jian.

Zhang Xiangu said, “It’s just some of the most common business strategies.”

“If Mister Yang agrees, we can immediately sign the contract to start the next phase of our partnership. As for the final distribution, Mister Yang can set his terms.”

Yang Jian narrowed his eyes, contemplating.

This deal was no doubt the most cost-effective one he’d encountered in some time.

Low risk, high reward.

If successful, I won’t have to worry about money ever again.

Even though I earned a few billion before, it was all used to buy Gold, and compared to the future consumption, it’s nowhere near enough.

“Forty percent, I want forty percent of the entire residential complex,” Yang Jian said, stretching out his fingers.

Zhang Xiangu immediately shook his head, “No way, that’s too much. At forty percent, I’d be at a loss. I’ve invested so much in this development, and taking over the other two shares requires additional capital. I am shouldering all the risks; if I give out forty percent of the profits, I’d hardly have any margin left.”

He had thought Yang Jian would be easier to negotiate with, but the guy was hard-nosed when it came to profit-sharing.

Perhaps he had misjudged him.

“I will get the other two developers to sell to you at an unbelievably low price, and I can assure you, a day will come when supernatural incidents in Dachang City cannot be concealed. With me here, securing the entire complex’s safety, the property prices here can shoot through the roof. Since it’s business, it must be fair,” said Yang Jian.

“Uncle Zhang is investing now, but that means winning the future,” added Yang Jian.

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Xiangu said, “I cannot agree to that price no matter what, unless you convince me with solid actions of your capability; otherwise, we’ll have to renegotiate.”

“Of course, you don’t understand the supernatural incidents fully yet. Once you do, you’ll realize that forty percent isn’t actually that much,” Yang Jian said.

“Since you say so, I’ll trust you this time. So, here’s to a pleasant collaboration,” said Zhang Xiangu with a smile, extending his hand.

“Here’s to a pleasant collaboration.”

The two shook hands.

The deal was tentatively agreed upon.

Yang Jian had to admire Zhang Xiangu’s guts. Any other person would hesitate to take such a big risk on an investment with such a vague return.

Unless… Zhang Xiangu had known about the global outbreak of supernatural incidents all along, which enabled him to set up in advance.

However, having the foresight to spot a business opportunity in the midst of supernatural events was certainly sharp.

It was no fluke that such a person had become wealthy.

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