Chapter 31: Finding a Tenant!
Shen Shuangyu did not understand.
Ye Qing only just remembered it, and felt a lingering fear in her heart.
【Don't you find it strange? Why was it that when Shen Chuchu was the mistress of the mansion, she took care of the family so easily, allowing them to live a life of luxury, even indulging Song Zhifeng, that gambling addict, all the time? But when you took over the mansion, you found it incredibly difficult.】
Although it's not exactly a complete mess, you still put in a lot of effort to keep the Marquis's mansion living a respectable and wealthy life. Yet they didn't see your contribution and even said that you didn't manage it as well as Shen Chuchu. But you should know in your heart that you've already done your best.
Shen Shuangyu immediately realized, "Could it be that the Marquis's prestige was secretly maintained by Shen Chuchu using her dowry?"
Shen Chuchu is the apple of the Shen family's eye. She married into the family with a grand wedding procession and an incredibly lavish dowry. It's entirely possible that she would offer assistance.
[That's right. Actually, she's not good at managing money at all. She just uses her dowry to maintain appearances and uphold her dignity as the mistress of the house. No one outside knows this, except for Granny Zhao and Yaqi, who know that most of Shen Chuchu's dowry was squandered during the years she was in charge of the household.]
Shen Shuangyu's expression changed instantly; she understood why Ye Qing had called it a huge pit.
Because once they divorce, the dowry of Shen Chuchu, which she was temporarily managing, will inevitably be liquidated.
But once the accounts are settled, it will be found that much is missing. Although the truth can be found out by reconciling the accounts, things may not go smoothly at that critical juncture. The worst outcome may be that the truth is reversed and she is made to pay compensation.
For Shen Shuangyu, whose marriage had been ruined, she had to use the worst possible way of thinking to analyze the behavior of those people.
Therefore, this must be guarded against.
[The problem only came to light when the ungrateful Song Hongyi was the first to propose marriage. At that time, Song Zhixian, to protect Chen Chuchu's reputation, asked you to keep it a secret and find a way to secretly make up for it.]
Although it wasn't about you paying out of your own pocket, it was still difficult for you. You poured your heart and soul into maintaining the dignity of the Marquis's mansion while slowly replenishing your dowry. This was one of the reasons your condition worsened later.
If you want a divorce now, this bomb is definitely going to explode; you need to be mentally prepared.
Shen Shuangyu nodded solemnly, but her back was already covered in cold sweat. "It seems that when I hand over the management of the household, I must also hand over the management of Shen Chuchu's dowry. Otherwise, it will be another difficult hurdle to settle when I get divorced."
Suddenly, Shen Shuangyu paused slightly, recalling all her conversations with Ye Qing, and a thought quietly emerged in her mind.
Before I could even discuss it with Ye Qing, I saw a message coming from her.
【Wait me a moment. 】
Shen Shuangyu knew that something must have happened on Ye Qing's side that had delayed her, so she waited quietly.
A short while later, Ye Qing returned.
I've arranged meals for the moving team; we'll probably be busy until tonight.
"Is your house very big?" Shen Shuangyu asked curiously.
It's hard to say. It's about the same size as the yard you bought today, but the price is more than a hundred times higher.
Shen Shuangyu stared wide-eyed in surprise.
Prices are different, so you can't compare them like that, but maintaining this house is indeed a hassle. Sigh, a sweet burden. It's so nice that you don't have all those miscellaneous fees where you are.
"The costs are roughly the same, but it won't be a burden."
[Haha, if I don't work hard, I won't even be able to afford this house. I'm thinking of just lazing around for a while!!!]
"By the way, I was thinking of asking you for some advice before. You said I should just do live-streaming e-commerce to make money? But I prefer acting, and it's not certain that any production teams would want me right now. Or I could learn from you and open a shop, but I'd have to learn everything from scratch. Maybe I could find someone to replicate your ancient pastries and we could exchange them. They're commonplace where you are, but we've never seen them here..."
Ye Qing continued to explain to Shen Shuangyu what those jobs meant and how they worked to make money.
Although Shen Shuangyu tried her best to understand, she still couldn't make decisions about things she was completely unfamiliar with.
So he began, "Actually, the house I bought today is very large, far exceeding our needs. So I had a plan before that if we ran out of money in the future, we could partition off a part of the yard and rent it out to others, which would be a source of income. I don't know if that's possible where you are. If it is..."
【Can! 】
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Ye Qing jumped out of bed, phone in hand.
How could she not have thought of that!
Such a big house, three floors upstairs and two floors downstairs, with gardens and open spaces in the front and back. I and Zhang Ma only occupy two rooms. Are we supposed to leave so much space empty all the time?
Looking for tenants!
Even if she can't find tenants who meet her standards, she can open her mind and rent out luxury homes to various film and television crews!
With the prestigious Yunqi Yijing brand here, how could you possibly lack customers when filming movies, TV series, or variety shows?
Because each house here is relatively far apart, and the landscaping and building angles ensure good privacy, it is generally impossible to disturb other residents unless there is a deliberate interaction.
The villa has both elevators and stairs for access between floors, with the stairs branching off to the east and west. The large living room on the first floor and the first and second basement levels can be rented out to the film crew for shooting, while the smaller living room can be used by the residents on the second and third floors, ensuring privacy and undisturbed living. Sounds wonderful!
Without hesitation, Ye Qing greeted Shen Shuangyu and rushed out of the room.
Apart from those few people whose rooms were emptied, the other rooms were basically furnished like guest rooms, with everything you need, ready for you to move in with just your suitcase.
Downstairs, some furniture had been removed, making it seem a bit empty. This was typical for film crews; after all, they needed to make changes to fit the plot and characters, and these empty spaces were perfect for them to improvise. Everything was just right.
Moreover, the first and second basement floors are all entertainment spaces, exuding luxury. Since they are rarely used, Ye Qing left them all behind, which will serve as background for the production crew for this short time.
Zhang Ma had just finished preparing dinner and was inviting the moving team to eat when she saw Ye Qing finally come out. She asked her where she was having dinner.
Ye Qing immediately pulled Zhang Ma aside excitedly and told her her thoughts.
When Zhang Ma heard this, she realized it was true. "Miss, if there really are tenants, the rent can include food expenses. I can't afford to cook enough for just the two of us, so I might as well cover the tenants' meals as well."
Ye Qing excitedly grasped Zhang Ma's hand, "Okay, let's do it that way."
Having made the decision, Ye Qing quickly took action.
I took a bunch of photos of the villa, and they turned out great without any beauty filters. Then I just posted them on my WeChat Moments.
[Looking for tenants: Male or female, interview required, private room with bathroom, common area on the first floor, meals available, long-term lease preferred]
Yunqi Yijing offers absolute safety and privacy! Limited availability, first come, first served. Rent: 50,000 RMB/month/room
2. Film crew rental services are available. Please contact me if interested; price negotiable.
After posting, I pinned it to the top of my WeChat Moments.
Before long, many people liked the post or left various questions in the comments section.
There were even screenshots of the spy's posts on WeChat Moments that were posted online, sparking a discussion among netizens and almost making it to the trending topics.
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