Chapter 368 Seeing you is an eyesore
Huzhou City is very big.
After bypassing this street, you enter a quieter alley at the back.
Gou Dan led Cheng Wanwan to a house and stopped in front of it. He said respectfully, “This is a house that was entrusted to Fang Ya just three days ago. It’s a new courtyard with new roof and floor tiles, and all the flowers in the yard are alive. The furnishings in the house can be used directly… This is the main hall, very grand. There are side rooms on the left and right sides, where you can drink tea or entertain guests… The east and west wing rooms can be used for servants. Further back is the master’s courtyard. These are the rooms, with canopy beds made of the finest wood… There are two rooms connected here, which can be used for younger children. Further on, there are two wing rooms on the east and west sides, where the rest of the family can live together in one courtyard… The last courtyard is quieter and suitable for the elderly…”
Despite his young age, Gou Dan speaks fluently and knowledgeably, leaving no detail overlooked.
After he finished explaining it, Cheng Wanwan actually had nothing to ask.
This house appealed to her even more than the one Old Wu had just recommended. It was close to the main street, secluded in a quiet corner, and the two complemented each other perfectly.
Moreover, it's big enough that their whole family can stay comfortably when they visit Huzhou.
She said with satisfaction: "How much does this house cost?"
Dog Egg held up eight fingers: "Eight thousand taels of silver."
Lu Yingxue, who had been by her side the whole time, gasped again upon hearing this: "This is way too expensive..."
"The owner of this house has set a minimum price of 7,800 taels of silver for the real estate agent. That's the lowest price," Gou Dan paused and said. "There's another four-courtyard house over there, a bit wider than this one, but a bit more dilapidated. You'll need to spend money on repairs after buying it, so the price is actually cheaper—7,500 taels..."
"This is the one." Cheng Wanwan liked it at first sight. She wasn't one to dwell on things; if she liked something, she'd just buy it. "Let's go! Take me to handle the paperwork."
Lu Yingxue swallowed.
She had been in Dahe Village for a while and heard many villagers say that Dashanniang's family was very rich. One villager said that Sister Wanwan's family had saved at least 500 taels of silver, another said at least 1,000 taels... She thought that Sister Wanwan's savings were around 4,000 to 5,000 taels of silver, but now, Sister Wanwan could take out nearly 8,000 taels of silver without blinking an eye... This was enough to prove that Sister Wanwan's savings were more than 10,000...
Wow, Sister Wanwan is really a rich woman.
Dog Egg, his face beaming with excitement, took Cheng Wanwan to the real estate agency to complete the formalities.
This was the first time he had received guests alone and the first time he had sold a house alone in the more than three months he had followed his master.
Gou Dan was walking with a trembling gait, trying his best to control his expression so as not to lose his composure. He soon arrived at the entrance of the brokerage.
"Master!" Gou Dan rushed in excitedly, "This Aunt Zhao wants to buy that three-courtyard house on East Street. She can pay the money and get the deed now."
Old Wu was filled with disbelief. This woman couldn't even come up with six thousand taels of silver, yet she could afford an even more expensive house.
He looked at Cheng Wanwan as she walked in.
Cheng Wanwan's expression was indifferent: "Gou Dan, hurry up and get the formalities done for me."
Yes, yes, yes.
Goudan suppressed his excitement and hurriedly looked for the house deed. As soon as he reached out his hand, it was opened by Old Wu.
Old Wu frowned and said, "You clumsy kid, how can I let you do such an important thing? I'll take care of this lady, you go and sweep the doorway."
Gou Dan's face was stiff, but he didn't say anything. This guest was originally his master's guest, and he only took the time to receive him. The subsequent procedures should indeed be completed by his master.
However, the brokerage firm has a rule that as long as you help, you can get a small commission, seven taels of silver. If the master can give you one tael, that would be fine. One tael of silver can do a lot of things, at least for a month, I won't have to worry about my father's medical expenses anymore...
Dog Egg picked up the broom and silently began sweeping the floor.
Cheng Wanwan was so angry she laughed. This old Wu was really bullying people by taking advantage of his power.
She said calmly, "Gou Dan is quite eloquent. He strongly recommended this house, which is why I decided to buy it. Let Gou Dan handle the rest of the arrangements. I don't trust anyone else."
Old Wu had already received the property deed and was about to fill out the forms when he heard this, and his face turned extremely ugly.
He took a deep breath, looked up and said with a smile, "Dog Egg, you've met a benefactor. Come over here quickly."
Goudan was very happy. The more he did, the more commission he would get.
He immediately put down his broom and came over. Although he had never been to school, he had worked in the brokerage for over three months and knew the necessary characters and how to write them. He clumsily wrote Cheng Wanwan's name with a brush, wrote down the date and amount of the house transaction, and handed it to Cheng Wanwan. "The owner of the house has already put his fingerprint on it. Auntie, put your fingerprint here and add a stamp, and it's done."
Cheng Wanwan checked the authenticity of the title deed before pressing her fingerprints on it.
Gou Dan took the property deed to the back of the brokerage firm to find the person in charge, and came out shortly afterward.
Cheng Wanwan took out a silver note containing 7,800 taels of silver from the mall's storage locker and placed it on the table. The broker counted the silver in front of her and then solemnly handed the house deed to Cheng Wanwan.
"Thank you, Goudan." Cheng Wanwan smiled softly, "I'm very satisfied with this house. I'll treat you to a meal when I have the chance."
She put the deed away, turned around and went out, still hearing people in the brokerage praising Gou Dan.
"Goudan, you're so lucky! You sold a whole yard in just one hour."
"Others come to the brokerage as apprentices and don't even make a single sale in a year, but you've made a fortune in just three months. You're really lucky."
"You're going to make a fortune this time with a commission of over seven taels of silver. But since you're an apprentice, shouldn't you give some to your master as a token of respect?"
"Take out a tael of silver and buy your master some good wine and meat. It will be considered that his training for you is not in vain."
Goudan pursed his lips and smiled. With the testimony of these uncles, the commission from the sale of this yard should belong to him.
However, Aunt Zhao was a guest brought by his master, so he wouldn't keep the money for himself. Two taels of silver... two taels of silver could solve many problems...
"laugh!"
Old Wu suddenly let out a cold laugh, breaking the harmonious atmosphere in the room.
He stared coldly at Gou Dan and cursed, "This courtyard was originally priced at eight thousand taels of silver, and you sold it for two hundred taels less. You think you're so capable? Well, who's going to make up for the two hundred taels of silver the brokerage lost? They'll have to deduct it from my salary as their master! Use these seven taels of silver to offset the loss!"
Gou Dan's eyes widened suddenly: "Master, didn't you say that seven thousand eight hundred taels of silver was the lowest price, and the brokerage firm wouldn't lose money? I..."
He stepped forward and grabbed Old Wu's sleeve, his voice pleading, "I don't want seven taels of silver, one tael is enough... no, five hundred copper coins will do. My father is dying and needs money for medicine, Master, please..."
Old Wu raised his foot and kicked him hard: "You caused the pawnshop to lose two hundred taels of silver, and you still have the nerve to ask for money? Get out of this pawnshop and don't come here again!"
The people around couldn't stand it anymore and came over to persuade him: "This yard was indeed sold by Goudan, you are going too far..."
"What business is it of yours how I discipline my good-for-nothing apprentice!" Old Wu kicked him again. "Get out! You're an eyesore!"
Dog Egg was kicked in the shoulder and rolled down the stairs of the dental clinic, almost fainting from the pain.
He quickly climbed back in: "Master, I was wrong, please don't send me away... I don't want the commission anymore, I don't want a single penny..."
He was too young to be hired anywhere, but he finally found a job as a runner at a brokerage firm, earning a hundred coins a month. He was very satisfied, truly satisfied; he couldn't lose this job…
Old Wu, holding the money bag, kicked it again: "Get lost, don't force me to use my full strength!"
Just then, a little girl's voice rang out from outside the brokerage: "Dog Egg, something terrible has happened! You have to go back quickly, your father is dead, go back quickly..."
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