Chapter 1262 was rejected.

When Shu Yu and her companions reached the bamboo forest halfway up the mountain, they were still stopped by someone.

However, since the black market had probably been mostly moved out, there were only two people guarding the house halfway up the mountain.

Knowing Meng Yunzheng's background, the two exchanged a glance. One stayed where he was, while the other nodded to Shu Yu and the others, saying, "Please follow me."

After walking along a slightly familiar section of road, Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng unconsciously began to examine their surroundings.

In the past few months, there has been no buying or selling on the black market, and as a result, it has been largely neglected, making it appear quite desolate.

There were some tire tracks on the ground, probably left when goods were being transported.

The group quickly arrived at the manor gate, which was much quieter than last time.

There were a few servants in the manor, walking back and forth, almost silently.

Shu Yu and the others were quickly invited to the main hall, and soon after, the manager of the black market arrived.

The man who came was the same capable middle-aged man, Manager Guo, whom Shu Yu had met last time when she sold mirrors.

When Manager Guo saw them, he was stunned for a moment, and his expression became unnatural for a second.

Although they managed to suppress their emotions in the blink of an eye, both Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng were astute and perceptive as they were, and they immediately noticed.

The two exchanged a glance, and Manager Guo's expression... was rather strange.

Manager Guo quickly smiled and invited them to sit down, saying, "Please have some tea, gentlemen."

Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng sat down. Meng Yunzheng didn't exchange many pleasantries with him. After introducing themselves, he went straight to the point and said, "Mr. Guo, I heard that the manor and hill here are for sale. I'm interested in buying them. I wonder what your price is?"

After listening to him finish speaking, Steward Guo smiled and waved his hand, "I am truly pleased that Young Master Meng has taken a liking to this hill and manor. However, Young Master Meng has come far too late; the manor has already been sold."

Meng Yunzheng and Shu Yu were both stunned. It's sold?

No, Meng Yunzheng only returned from the prefectural city this morning. At that time, he heard that the manor had not yet been sold.

How could it have been sold so quickly when he arrived at such a short time?

Meng Yunzheng pursed his lips, "May I ask Mr. Guo who this manor was sold to?"

Manager Guo shook his head, "I'm really sorry, I can't reveal that."

Meng Yunzheng was silent for a moment, then turned to Shu Yu helplessly and said, "I originally wanted to be neighbors with your estate, but it seems that's not possible now. The estate has already been bought, and we can't force someone to do something against their will. Before I came, I was thinking that I didn't have much money on me and might have to borrow some, but it seems that I don't need to now."

Shu Yu and he had a tacit understanding; she knew that he hadn't said those words to her for no reason.

Moreover, she knew that Meng Yunzheng had enough money.

Clearly, he has not given up on his plan to buy the estate.

Shu Yu immediately snorted, "Who told you to come back so late? If you had come back a few days earlier, you might have already bought it."

Meng Yunzheng apologized helplessly, "It's my fault."

"Forget it, I'm not that unreasonable. It doesn't really matter who buys this estate, as long as it doesn't affect my estate."

At this point, Shu Yu suddenly frowned and looked at Steward Guo, "Mr. Guo, I heard that a brothel owner in the prefectural city is also planning to buy your estate. You wouldn't sell it to them, would you?"

Mr. Guo's eyes flickered slightly, and he smiled, "I'm sorry, I really have no comment."

(End of this chapter)