A house made of gold, such a thing only existed in dreams, and Zhang Liunian naturally did not believe it.
Because if the house were really made of gold, the Tang family would not have failed to discover it and left it there intact without taking it.
But when Mr. Huang revealed the gold dust from between his fingers, he admitted that he wavered, and his heart was moved.
If what he said was true, then he was truly going to strike it rich.
Even if that house wasn't large, it would still cost at least ten million to build.
This was a conservative estimate; if the walls were thicker and the house larger, wouldn't it cost tens of millions?
Of course, Zhang Liunian also prepared for the worst, which was that Mr. Huang had lied to him. But truthfully, a mansion like the Tang family's was worth a sky-high price in later generations, and it might not even be possible to buy.
So no matter what, he definitely wanted this mansion.
And the Tang family's department store was also something he was determined to acquire.
It seemed it was time to take stock of his assets and earn some money, and luckily, there were still more than twenty days until next month.
"That house won't be auctioned; it will only be sold privately. But not now, as there are still many matters to be sorted out inside." Wang Fugui, seeing that he was indeed interested, became serious.
"That's good." Zhang Liunian was somewhat relieved to know that the house would indeed be sold.
"You really want it? There was some insane research conducted beneath that house. Aren't you afraid?" Wang Fugui was somewhat conflicted. Although the house had a mysterious legend, it was now a place everyone feared, and many people avoided it. Yet he actually wanted it.
"Actually, the most terrifying things in this world are the living." Zhang Liunian was not afraid of such things.
"Alright, if you truly want it, that house will most likely be yours. Because no one wants a haunted house where many have died, its price will not exceed two hundred thousand at most." Wang Fugui didn't say more and was about to leave, but Zhang Liunian spoke first.
"Uncle Wang, it's getting late. How about we go for a meal!"
Zhang Liunian intended to thank Wang Fugui, who waved his hand in refusal, "Next time. I'm quite busy lately. Oh, right, Tang Shikang's son and nephews will be released in a few days because they didn't participate in anything significant, at most they bullied people. But since no one filed a complaint, it will be dropped."
After Wang Fugui reminded him and left, Zhang Liunian personally escorted him for a long distance before returning.
Tang Ge and the others to be released without charge, how could this be allowed?
His shop was smashed; shouldn't he seek justice? And what about the child treated with traditional Chinese medicine; didn't he deserve justice?
"How is that child you asked me to help financially doing?"
Zhang Liunian found Du Ziteng to inquire about the pitiable child.
Du Ziteng put down his cleaver and replied, "I heard he was saved, but it seems his body suffered some damage. In any case, he's not doing too well."
"I see. Take our pickled vegetables and go see that child, and also try to contact his family..."
Du Ziteng nodded after hearing this and went out to handle the matter.
When he returned, Du Ziteng was furious, "Brother Liunian, you don't know how unreasonable that old woman is. We saved her grandson, and instead of being grateful, she tried to extort us, saying we gave too little money, which is why the child became mentally slow.
Later, as you instructed, I asked her to testify that Brother Tang attacked us from behind. She directly asked us for ten thousand yuan. How shameless!"
"If it doesn't work out, then so be it. Anyway, with Brother Tang smashing my shop several times, I believe he'll have to stay inside for a while." Zhang Liunian had already reported to the police station and informed them about the several times Brother Tang had smashed his shop.
The other party took diligent notes, and after verifying everything, they would try Brother Tang.
Therefore, even without the family's testimony, the impact wouldn't be significant.
"I don't want to see that tiger-like woman again. She's truly too shameless. Do you know, when I was leaving, she threatened me, saying if we didn't give her money, they would abandon the child. Is this something a biological grandmother would do?" Speaking of that old woman, Du Ziteng was filled with resentment.
"Perhaps that child isn't her biological grandson." In this day and age, if one could treat their own grandson like this, there was no other reason besides not being biological.
"Really? I'll go inquire." Du Ziteng was still somewhat worried about the child, and with that, he left again.
When Zhang Liunian was about to ride his bicycle home, he saw Du Ziteng appear before him, holding the child.
"This child is really not her grandson, so are you planning to adopt him yourself?" Zhang Liunian raised an eyebrow. That old woman wouldn't be easy to fool. If she knew the child was here, she would come and cause trouble every day.
"This child was bought by her son. When I went there, they were just about to abandon him.
I saw how pitiful he was, and then I remembered that my cousin hasn't had a child for years, so I planned to give him to my third cousin to adopt, thus helping him find a good home. My third cousin and his wife are honest and kind people; they won't mistreat him." Du Ziteng himself couldn't take care of him, so how could he help raise someone else's child?
Zhang Liunian looked at the child and said, "Then doesn't this child himself object? You'd better ask him. Although he's young, you still need his consent."
"I asked him, and he nodded in agreement."
Seeing that the child had indeed nodded and didn't seem resistant, Zhang Liunian said nothing more. It was his own choice.
When they returned to Datang County, it was still early. Zhang Liunian first went to the crayfish restaurant. His two cousins were doing well. Now, all the individual crayfish vendors in Datang County sourced their goods from his restaurant.
His business was booming, selling from morning till night. Just selling live crayfish, he made five to six thousand a day.
"Cousin, this is the money we earned from selling crayfish this week. It's forty thousand in total. Please take it quickly. If you don't take it, I won't be able to sleep." Liu Sanniu hurriedly handed the money and account book to Zhang Liunian upon seeing him, afraid of someone else coveting it if it were kept in the shop.
Zhang Liunian smiled and accepted it, saying, "Next time, you can give all the money to Qingqing and show her the account book as well. I want her to take over things here. Since she's bored during her confinement, and she enjoys looking at these things."
"Okay, from now on, we'll deliver the money to Sister-in-law Qingqing after closing." Liu Sanniu was happy to hear this, as she wouldn't have to worry and lose sleep anymore.
Zhang Liunian smiled helplessly at her relieved expression, then began to examine the account book. After finishing and finding no issues, he picked up his wallet and was about to leave, "You don't need to count the money; I trust my cousins wouldn't make mistakes. It's getting late, so you should go back soon!"
As Zhang Liunian said this, he noticed there was nothing outside the shop and inquired, "Don't you have bicycles yet?"
Logically speaking, the salary he paid should have been enough for his aunt's family to buy several bicycles. Why didn't they have bicycles for commuting?
Liu Sanniu felt a bit embarrassed and stammered, "We gave all our money to Dad and Mom. They said they want to save it for our younger brother to get married."
"..." Zhang Liunian was speechless but said nothing. Instead, he directly stated that he would buy one and place it at the shop tomorrow, allowing them to ride it home to commute every day.
Liu Sanniu and her sister were overjoyed. They clutched their clothes and said "okay" with blushing faces.
"Cousin, why didn't Du Ziteng, the one you mentioned, come back with you?" Liu Sanniu asked softly with a blush, as if she had done something illicit.
Zhang Liunian was surprised and looked at Liu Sanniu several times, thinking, could this girl have really been charmed by Du Ziteng?
"He had business and went home. If you miss him, I'll remind him to come here to see you another day."