Chapter 54 (2/2)

Bai Ru smiled. “Master Chen, you’re aware too. The South Street of Zhou Village.”

Chen Hao’s gaze flickered. “You mean that street where the corpse-dismemberment case took place? Why? You wish to invest in that, President Bai?”

Bai Ru nodded. “The commercial environment in Stone City is excellent at the moment. I’m certain that the development of Stream Mountain will help the advancement of Stone City as well. Out of all the various businesses, the property business is one of the most profitable ones. The South Street of Zhou Village has a pretty good location. Yet, it was affected by the corpse-dismemberment case and haunting. Even though the other properties in the surrounding areas have risen greatly, the property prices on this street have remained stagnant. Without you, Master Chen, I wouldn’t dare invest in this area as well. Moreover, you have been there, so I’d like to ask if there’s a problem there.”

Chen Hao fell silent for a moment, then said to Bai Ru, “200,000 yuan.”

Bai Ru’s face dimmed.

Daylight robbery!

Although this fellow had just received a remuneration of three million yuan, the problem at Stream Mountain wasn’t a minor one, so three million yuan was a very reasonable price.

As for the South Street of Zhou Village, it was only an ordinary street and only one person had died, resulting in a minor commotion. There wasn’t a need to do anything, except say a few words, and he dared to ask for 200,000 yuan? Do you have a golden mouth or something? Why don’t you go and rob a bank?

Without waiting for Bai Ru to speak, Chen Hao continued, “Don’t think this is too expensive. In return for these 200,000 yuan that you’re paying me, I’m not just going to explain to you the situation of the dead people, but I’ll also give you an idea. I guarantee you won’t suffer a loss on this deal.”

Bai Ru’s gaze flickered. “Please speak, Master.”

Chen Hao said with a smile, “Firstly, there is indeed a ghost in the underground sewer. But it’s not that woman whose corpse was dismembered, but that of an old man. The old man was a cleaner in Stone City many years ago, but because of some special reasons, this ghost likely won’t appear again. So there wouldn’t be a problem if you wish to develop the place.”

Upon hearing his words, Bai Ru’s expression eased. So long as there isn’t a problem, it’s fine.

Chen Hao continued, “Secondly, the rumors of the haunting are both a limitation and an opportunity. These days, regardless of the fact that it was greatly affected and the reviews of the streets being terrible, there really are very few people that are scared of ghosts. Many young people even had the guts to apply ancient methods in order to see ghosts. That’s why you can make use of this legend and develop the place. You can create a unique culture, such as a horror movie theater, haunted house, and other various mysterious cultures. This way, the legend will become true very quickly, bringing in plenty of money. What do you say?”

Bai Ru’s eyes lit up.

She was surprised that other than his capabilities as a master, this Master Chen also had acute business acumen. Although he put it quite simply, Bai Ru had thought of three to four ideas by the time he was done speaking.

It could be said that so long as she bought this street, she could construct a mysterious culture street unique to Stone City. When that happened, not only would she rake in lots of money, but she would also achieve great fame. This was a career tailored for the present her!

“Alright, you’re indeed a great master with extraordinary insight and marvelous ideas. But Master Chen, I don’t think I’ve accepted your offer. Yet you’ve told me everything? Aren’t you afraid I won’t pay up?” Bai Ru asked with a grin.

Chen Hao smiled as well. “You said it yourself. If you don’t pay up, your surname won’t be Bai.”

He then carried his black cat and left elegantly.

Bai Ru was exasperated.

Can’t this scoundrel take a joke? How can he take this chance to rub it in my face? Do you really disdain me so much?

Since I’ve fallen out with my father, it’s not a big deal for me to change my surname from Bai to something else. How about I take your Chen surname?