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Chapter 104: The Grand Mansion, A Home of One's Own!
Chapter 104: The Grand Mansion, A Home of One's Own!
At the martial arts academy.
After introducing the two properties, Cheng Ran asked, "Brother Jiang, do you have any preferences between these two residences?"
Jiang Ning replied, "Brother Cheng, let's go take a look at the one worth one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight taels. I'm quite interested in it."
Upon hearing these words, Cheng Ran was taken aback.
Jiang Ning chose to view this property?
Doesn't this mean he can afford it?
That's impossible, right?
My family can't come up with that much silver all at once, so how can Jiang Ning manage it?
Could the rumor I heard a few days ago be true?
These thoughts flashed through Cheng Ran's mind.
Cheng Ran then said, "In that case, Brother Jiang, follow me. I'll send someone to contact the owner of the property right away."
"Thank you, Brother Cheng!" Jiang Ning expressed his gratitude.
Cheng Ran smiled and said, "You and I are friends, and friends help each other. It's only natural, no need to be so formal."
Hearing these words, a smile appeared on Jiang Ning's face.
"Since we're friends, from now on, Brother Cheng, don't call me 'Brother' anymore. The martial arts academy isn't a sect, so there's no need to be so formal."
"Alright! Then I'll listen to Brother Jiang's suggestion!" Cheng Ran agreed.
After that, the two of them walked out of the academy together.
Along the way, Jiang Ning secretly circulated his Qi and blood, and his flushed skin gradually returned to normal.
After a stick of incense had burned.
The two of them arrived at a grand mansion adjacent to the Luo River.
At this moment, a middle-aged woman with some wrinkles around her eyes was already waiting there.
"Aunt Tong!" Cheng Ran exclaimed upon seeing the middle-aged woman.
Then, Cheng Ran introduced her to Jiang Ning, "This is the owner of the property and the head manager of the Moonlit Tower."
Hearing Cheng Ran's introduction, a hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Ning's eyes.
The Moonlit Tower was a place he was familiar with.
It was one of the most renowned restaurants in Luo Shui County, frequently visited by countless officials and nobles who entertained guests there, earning a fortune daily.
He had never imagined that the head manager of the Moonlit Tower would be a woman, and a middle-aged one at that.
In this world, such a profitable business would undoubtedly attract the envy of those with ulterior motives.
Without a certain level of strength, it would be impossible to protect the Moonlit Tower's business.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ning immediately understood that the woman before him, Manager Tong, was no ordinary person.
"Manager Tong!" Jiang Ning cupped his hands in greeting.
The middle-aged woman responded with a gentle smile, "Young Master Jiang is so polite! Seeing you in person is better than hearing about you a hundred times. You are indeed a talented and handsome young man."
Then, Manager Tong turned to Cheng Ran and said, "You've brought me a good customer!"
As her words fell, Manager Tong casually pushed open the heavy doors.
"Young Master Jiang, please come in and take a look!"
"Please!" Jiang Ning replied.
The three of them stepped into the courtyard.
From the entrance, there were steps leading up.
On both sides of the front courtyard were artificial hills, flowing water, and bamboo groves.
The sound of flowing water and the rustling of the bamboo filled the air.
In the distance, they could also hear the sound of waves from the Luo River.
As they ventured deeper into the property, Manager Tong explained, "This mansion is built on high ground, and the entrance gradually ascends."
"The highest point of the mansion is in the eastern courtyard, overlooking the Luo River. The view is extremely open, allowing you to see the entire boundless Luo River at a glance, as well as the outer city with its varied and uneven houses."
"The structure of the entire mansion consists of the front courtyard, the main house, and three large courtyards in the east, west, and north, sufficient to accommodate four generations living together."
After a cup of tea.
The three of them stood at the highest point of the eastern courtyard, feeling the breeze coming from the Luo River.
Manager Tong smiled gently, "Young Master Jiang, what do you think of this mansion? Does it meet your expectations?"
Jiang Ning replied, "I'm interested, but can we discuss the price further?"
Hearing this, Manager Tong smiled gently once more.
"Since Young Master Jiang has brought it up, the price is certainly negotiable. But how does Young Master Jiang intend to negotiate?" Manager Tong asked in return.
Jiang Ning said, "Manager Tong, give me an honest price, and I'll take it!"
Upon hearing this, Manager Tong paused for a moment in thought.
Then she said, "How about six hundred and sixty-six taels?"
On the side.
Hearing this, Cheng Ran was astonished and exclaimed, "Aunt Tong, did you say that correctly? Six hundred and sixty-six taels? You wouldn't be joking with my good brother, would you?"
Manager Tong looked at Jiang Ning's puzzled expression, a smile playing on her lips.
"How dare I joke with Young Master Jiang? This is an honest price. What does Young Master Jiang think?"
"Why?" Jiang Ning asked.
Manager Tong smiled and said, "I have high hopes for Young Master Jiang's future, and I'd like to befriend him. Six hundred and sixty-six taels is a very auspicious number! It's also my blessing for Young Master Jiang."
Cheng Ran, standing beside them, couldn't help but nudge Jiang Ning upon hearing this.
Jiang Ning slowly spoke, "If Manager Tong is giving us such face, how could I possibly refuse?"
Hearing this, Manager Tong's smile grew even brighter.
In the evening, Jiang Ning, holding the deed, returned to the highest point of the eastern courtyard. He stood there, feeling the breeze from the Luo River, gazing down at the mansion that occupied over three thousand square meters below. His expression was somewhat dazed.
In his previous life.
After years of hard work, he had exhausted the savings of two generations and accumulated decades of debt to finally have a home of his own, a humble abode.
And now, after merely a few months in this world, he possesses a residence of such grandeur and luxury.
In his previous life, he had never even dreamed of owning such a luxurious mansion.
After a few breaths, he lowered his head and glanced at the deed in his hand.
In the fading light of the setting sun, he took a deep breath.
Exhale—
Then slowly exhaled.
"In this life, I've fulfilled my dream of owning a luxurious villa. Now, let's see some different scenery in the future!"
He murmured to himself, and it was as if a shackle had been unlocked in his heart.
His mind felt relaxed and at ease.
That night, Jiang Ning decided to stay in the mansion alone.
During the handover of the mansion, Manager Tong from Mingyue Tower had ensured that all the furniture and even some valuable decorations were left in the mansion, demonstrating her sincerity.
The next morning, Jiang Ning woke up and opened his panel.
[Name]: Jiang Ning
[Essence]: 9.7
[Skills]:
- Book Knowledge Mastery (Limit Break x2 591/3000) - Characteristics: Photographic Memory, Zhao Hu's Five Senses)
- Five Beasts Fist (Perfection 91/1000)
- Firewood Splitting Blade Technique (Limit Break x3 2366/4000) - Characteristics: Broad Understanding, Blade Like Swift Wind, Divine Blade Operation)
- Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique (Proficiency 387/2000)
- Canglang Blade Technique (Proficiency 1/200)
- Indestructible Body Technique (Entry 118/1000)
"Yesterday, I was held up and fell behind in various areas!"
"But I also accomplished a major task; I finally have a house of my own!"
"Today, I can invite my brother and sister-in-law to move into the inner city with me!"
Jiang Ning murmured to himself, his expression relaxed.
After a simple morning routine, Jiang Ning began his cultivation practice.
At the third hour, he faced the sun and began absorbing its essence, refining his five viscera and six entrails.
He continued until the eighth mark of the third hour, just before the late morning hour, when he stopped absorbing the sun's energy.
[Skills]: Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique (Proficiency 414/2000)
"Compared to yesterday, I've gained 27 points! Not bad!"
Jiang Ning nodded slightly.
Feeling his daily progress and growth, he was filled with motivation.
For ordinary people, cultivation practice is often tedious and boring.
But for him, it was an extremely exciting endeavor.
This was because he could see and feel his progress.
With hard work, there would be rewards.
Once a certain quantity of change was accumulated, a qualitative change would inevitably occur.
Especially after reaching the limit break in each cultivation technique, he eagerly anticipated the emergence of new characteristics with each breakthrough.
Jiang Ning then got up and walked out of the mansion.
An hour later, Jiang Ning returned to the outer city and approached the familiar courtyard enclosed by a hedge.
After opening the wooden gate, Jiang Ning saw his brother's family in the courtyard.
"Younger brother, why are you here?" Jiang Li, hearing the gate open, immediately looked up and upon seeing Jiang Ning, his eyes lit up with relief.
Jiang Ning bent down and picked up the little girl, who was running towards him.
"Brother, sister-in-law, I bought a large mansion in the inner city. It's too quiet living alone, so I hope you can move there with me."
"What did you say?" Jiang Li's eyes widened in disbelief as he listened to Jiang Ning's words.
Liu Wanwan also stood there, her mouth slightly agape with surprise.
"Dudu, Dudu, is it true? Is there really a big mansion?" The little girl, in Jiang Ning's arms, had wide dark eyes filled with excitement.
Jiang Ning smiled and gently rubbed the little girl's small nose.
"Of course, it's true!"
Then, holding the little girl, he walked towards his brother and sister-in-law.
"Look, here you go!"
As he spoke, Jiang Ning placed the prepared deed in Jiang Li's hand.
He knew that without the deed as proof, there would be a lot of explaining to do.
After all, moving into the inner city was something his brother and sister-in-in-law had dreamed of for over a decade.
Unfortunately, it had always been out of reach due to financial constraints.
Despite what Cheng Ran had said earlier about the first residential property in the inner city being over six hundred taels of silver for an acre of land, the reality was different.
There were no houses for commoners in the inner city.
Even the smallest residential properties were nearly half an acre and cost close to four hundred taels of silver.
For the previous Jiang Li, no matter how hard he worked, saving such a large sum of silver was impossible.
Moving into the inner city had been merely a distant dream, an unattainable wish.
(End of Chapter)
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