Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

Chapter 191 Three-Storey Building

Shen Li's attention was attracted by a very conspicuous three-story building beside the street. The architectural style of the building was quite unique among the shops.

Its walls are made of blue bricks, each brick fits perfectly, revealing a simple and solid texture.

The design of the flying eaves and brackets is exquisite and ingenious, with the eaves slightly upturned, like a bird about to spread its wings and fly high, adding a bit of agility and momentum to the entire building.

The vermilion window lattices are carved with exquisite floral patterns, and the window paper is as white as snow, faintly revealing the mystery of the house.

However, the door was tightly closed, and the copper door knocker showed no signs of being touched. It was obvious that no one had been operating here for a long time.

Shen Li couldn't help but feel a little curious, and she moved lightly to the shop next door.

This is an old shop selling antiques, calligraphy and paintings, and the shop is filled with a faint old-fashioned atmosphere.

An old man in his sixties was sitting behind the counter, wearing reading glasses, carefully appreciating an ancient painting in his hands.

Shen Li walked into the store gently, bowed slightly, and said politely: "Hello, old man. I want to ask you about the three-story building next door. Why is the door closed and no one is running it?"

The old man slowly raised his head and looked at Shen Li. Seeing that she was dressed gorgeously and had an extraordinary temperament, he put down the painting in his hand and said with a smile: "Little girl, you don't know something.

The small building was originally built by a wealthy businessman who intended to use it to run a jewelry business.

But later, for unknown reasons, the rich businessman suddenly encountered misfortune, his family fell into poverty, and the small building was put aside.

It is said that there are still some goods and decorations left inside that were not processed back then, but I am not very clear about the specific situation.

In recent years, many people have considered buying it, but either they were scared off by the high price or heard some strange things about the small building and were afraid to take it on."

Shen Li frowned slightly, and her curiosity grew even more.

After thanking the old man, she slowly walked out of the antique shop and stood in front of the small building again, looking up at it.

I wondered in my heart, what kind of story is hidden behind this seemingly abandoned building?

Is this a past business dispute, or is there some other hidden secret? What exactly is going on with this so-called strange incident?

There was a glimmer of inquiry in her eyes, and she seemed to be deeply attracted by this mysterious little building, and the desire to find out more about it arose in her heart.

Shen Li turned to Shen Yu and whispered, "Shen Yu, please help me find a realtor. I want to inquire about the price of this small building. I intend to buy it." Although Shen Yu was a little surprised, he nodded in agreement and left quickly.

Not long after, Shen Yu hurried over with a broker. The broker was a lean middle-aged man with a sophisticated and cunning look in his eyes.

As soon as he got closer and saw that Shen Li, who was just a little girl of eight or nine years old, was standing in front of the small building, he couldn't help but stand there in a daze, with a hint of obvious doubt in his eyes.

In his impression, those who can afford to buy such a small building are always the heads of wealthy families or experienced businessmen. How could it be this childish girl in front of him?

The broker wondered inwardly, "Could this be some young lady playing around?" But seeing that she wasn't dressed extravagantly, and the attendants around her were so respectful to her, it seemed more complicated than that.

He hesitated for a moment, then walked forward, slightly bent his body, and forced a smile on his face as he said, "Little girl, do you want to know about this small building?"

Shen Li raised her head slightly, her bright eyes looking directly at the broker, and a clear voice rang out: "It's me. Don't worry about my age, just tell me the price of this small building and related matters."

The broker coughed lightly, cleared his throat, and said, "This small building was originally owned by a wealthy businessman. It's in an excellent location, and a lot of thought went into its construction. But then something happened to the businessman, and it's been vacant ever since.

If you really want to buy it, the price is not low, at least three thousand taels of silver. But, little girl, you know, this small building has been idle for many years, and the situation inside is a bit complicated. There may be some repairs to be done, which will also be a considerable expense in the future.

As the broker spoke, he carefully observed Shen Li's expression, trying to find some clues from her face.

Shen Li, however, remained calm, only nodding slightly and saying, "I'll consider the price myself. Now, can you tell me whether the deed and other documents for this small building are complete? Also, you just said that the situation inside is complicated. How complicated is it?"

The agent's suspicions grew even stronger, but seeing Shen Li's serious question, he had no choice but to answer truthfully: "The title deeds and documents are all there, but there's a legend in this building that every full moon night, strange noises are heard, like someone weeping, so many potential buyers have been scared off. Little girl, you really need to think this over carefully."

Shen Li listened, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly. Her interest in this small building grew stronger. She said, "I know all this. You go back and prepare the relevant paperwork. I will give you a reply as soon as possible."

Although the broker was full of doubts, he had no choice but to agree and left in a hurry, still wondering in his heart about the identity and purpose of this mysterious little girl.

Shen Li took in the broker's doubts. She gently raised her slender arm and slowly pulled her hand out from her sleeve, revealing a silver ingot between her scallion-white fingertips. In the sunlight, the silver gleamed brightly, as if silently demonstrating Shen Li's determination.

Shen Li raised her chin slightly, her eyes firm and unquestionable, she looked directly into the eyes of the broker and said: "I only want this small building, you don't have to worry about anything else. This ingot of silver is the reward for your hard work. If you can get this done, there will be a generous reward later." Her voice was crisp and pleasant, but with a majesty that could not be disobeyed, which was the unique aura of those who had been in high positions for a long time.

The broker looked at the silver ingot, then looked at the young girl in front of him who had an extraordinary aura, and the balance in his heart began to waver.

He has been in this industry for many years and has met all kinds of people, but it is rare to find someone as bold and confident as Shen Li at his age.

He thought to himself that perhaps this little girl had a powerful family behind her, and if he could make this deal happen, he might be able to get a lot of benefits.

Moreover, judging from her appearance, she seemed determined to get this small building. Why should I create trouble and explore things that I shouldn't know?

As a result, the doubts on the broker's face gradually disappeared, replaced by a look of flattery.

He quickly bowed and respectfully accepted the silver with both hands, saying, "Since you are so sincere, I will do my best to see this through. I will go back and prepare the relevant paperwork and give you a reply as soon as possible."

Shen Li nodded slightly, indicating that he could leave. The broker took a few steps backward before turning around and hurried away.

Shen Li looked at his departing back, with an imperceptible curve at the corner of her mouth.

She turned and looked at the three-story building again, her heart full of longing and plans for its future use.