Chapter 1363 - 1195: Happy New Year

Chapter 1363: Chapter 1195: Happy New Year

This newcomer is none other than the fat proprietor, the previous owner of this house.

Upon seeing him, it’s clear that the young lad is quite pleased. It’s obvious why this guy has come here—he’s here to deliver silver to him because he’s still owed two thousand taels of silver.

He has come to realize the importance of silver within just one day and understood what life is like with money.

This has caused him to lose himself somewhat, slowly being ensnared by wealth.

It’s essential to know that his previous life and the present one are worlds apart. His current life is exceedingly comfortable, even if it’s only been a few hours, allowing him to experience the life of the wealthy.

No matter what it takes, he truly doesn’t want to go back to his earlier way of living.

That’s why he feels closer to this fat man than his own father, for this man comes bearing silver; if he really receives two thousand taels of silver.

It would be an immensely joyous occasion for him. And sure enough, when the fat man sees the young lad, he also smiles and beckons to someone behind him.

Soon, someone brings two chests in front of the young man, and upon opening them, there lies a sparkling heap of silver.

"Haha, it’s surprising that you returned so quickly.

I just fetched the silver, go ahead and count.

There’s a total of nineteen hundred taels here, subtracting the thousand taels for the house and the hundred taels I gave you for buying slaves, what’s left is all here. If everything checks out, then our deal is done."

Indeed, as the fat man said, the house directly offsets a thousand taels, and he gave him a hundred taels when he went to buy slaves.

As a result, only nineteen hundred taels need to be paid to the young man now.

Upon hearing this, the young man naturally doesn’t dare to be careless, and begins examining the silver piece by piece, knowing he can’t afford to be negligent. If deceived, he would surely face a drastic fall from grace.

This is no exaggeration; if he loses the silver, a dire fate awaits him.

Though he now owns the house, those two servants and a maid still need food, don’t they?

If he runs out of silver and causes trouble, how would he support them?

The house is rightfully his, allowing him to sell it if necessary.

Yet, the value of the house is merely a thousand taels, whereas his prior residence was worth three thousand taels, ending in a deal that got him a house worth only a thousand taels.

For him, it’s a highly unprofitable transaction; though the fat man appears amiable, it’s undeniable that he’s a consummate Merchant, and Merchants aren’t known for their compassion and generosity. It’s possible he employed deceptive tactics during the transaction, making him wary and extraordinarily diligent in his inspection. He scrutinizes every ingot. Once verifying its correctness, he nods to the fat man in satisfaction, thanking him.

"Haha, thank you, sir, none of the silver is missing, exactly nineteen hundred taels.

Our deal is now entirely complete; that property belongs to you and this one to me, with all dues settled.

From this moment, you don’t owe me anything."

Hearing the young man’s words makes the fat man nod contently, yet he doesn’t leave, but watches the young man with a smile, leaving him momentarily puzzled.

Unsure of the fat man’s intentions, and why he’s studying him with such a gaze. Could he be scheming to rob the silver back?

Or perhaps plotting his murder?

But there’s one thing he’s certain of: if the fat man makes a move, he has means for self-preservation.

After all, he now has two Household Servants and a maid.

Though these two lack combat skills, they can protect him long enough to reach Xiang Ya for safety, with the assurance of protection from the local Inspector, leaving the fat man without recourse.

The Government Office now functions vastly differently; since Lin Yi assumed control, it has undergone significant reforms with impeccable discipline.

All previous parasites have been thoroughly eradicated.

This has bolstered the Constables’ public credibility greatly; it’s no exaggeration to say that families promptly contact them when issues arise.