Chapter 288 - Chapter 288: Chapter 286: A Trace of Warmth in the Blizzard (1/2)

Chapter 288: Chapter 286: A Trace of Warmth in the Blizzard

If it were possible, Liu Sisi wished she could destroy him completely!

He is still not letting her go? He should consider whether she would let him go!

Even now, he still deludedly thinks he could continue his revenge on her, what a shameless creature! A mad dog that bites whoever it catches!

Fury racing through her, Liu Sisi turned around and left the cellar.

Outside the cellar, the blizzard was still raging, the piercing wind cutting like knives across her cheeks. She gasped for breath, inhaling mouthfuls of the dry, cold air, her clenched fists shaking uncontrollably, taking a long while before she could pacify her inner rage.

Exhaling a turbid breath, she turned around and began heading in the way of the hall.

Her steps were extraordinarily heavy, each paced out as if desiring to crush the bricks beneath her feet. She wished what she was stepping on was Old Man Li, that damned bastard!

In the hall, Mr. Land Officer was having a casual chat with Di Yelei.

“Indeed, the land in this area is quite good, all fertile fields. The surrounding area of these fields is especially advantageous, not only is there a hot spring nearby but also a small manor. Although the asking price for the land is a bit more, as long as you buy it, even if you only collect rent every month, it will still be a profitable venture…”

Land Officer’s words caused a furrow between Di Yelei’s brows.

Recently, there was indeed a large sum of silver in their home. But since they handled the engagement gifts for YingEr, he really didn’t know how much silver was left. However, there probably wasn’t enough to buy the land that came with a small manor.

Yet, he didn’t know how to bring this up with Uncle Land Officer, so he could only laugh it off.

“Uncle Land Officer, Ye Lei needs to discuss this at home with Sisi and see what she thinks. Recently we spent a lot for YingEr’s engagement gifts, so…”

Mr. Land Officer quickly nodded, “Of course, it is not a small amount of money. If you want, you can go and have a look at the location of the land. It’s exactly on the official road not far from the county, it’s really a very good location. However, the seller seems to be in a rush to sell it because he has run into some issues with his business in the capital city and urgently needs silver. But while the fertile land is excellent it does have a high asking price, so finding someone who can pay a large sum of silver before the New Year isn’t easy.”

Land Officer carefully explained the key points of the situation.

“Did the seller specify the latest date by which he needs the money?” Di Yelei knitted his brows.

Land Officer nodded, “He did mention that he hopes to settle this matter before the New Year, so he can invest the money into New Year goods. Actually! The price of this land is indeed a bit more expensive compared to other places; specifics can be discussed between the two of you…”

As Land Officer was speaking, Liu Sisi walked into the room.

At this moment, she had gradually calmed her rage, her expression softening significantly. Just as she overheard the last line of Land Officer’s conversation, her eyebrows quirked instinctively.

She tweaked the corner of her mouth, giving a light bow, “Uncle Land Officer, our late disturbance at your home, I offer my sincere apologies.”

Land Officer quickly stretched out his hand to support her, “Sisi, when you say such words, it makes me truly embarrassed! Ah!”

Land Officer let out a long sigh, “Old Man Li is old and weak, and we’ve known each other since childhood. His wife has been dead for many years and he has no children to take care of him in his old age. In my position as a Land Officer, I have provided him with some protection. Sisi, you must not take offense, I…”

“Uncle Land Officer, why are you saying this? This is simply human nature. I am not an unreasonable person; you have nothing to worry about.”

Liu Sisi smiled. As for Land Officer’s partiality towards Old Man Li, she had quite an open mind about it.