Guangjiang Residential Area

Another paranormal event has occurred in the urban area of Dachang City, and this time it's a very serious case of Ghost Knocking.

But Yang Jian, the one who started and spread the curse, was completely unaware of it. Even if he had known, he would have just clapped and cheered.

The car stopped.

Yang Jian, Zhang Xiangui, and Zhang Wei stopped in front of a construction site not far from the city center.

"Guangjiang Garden"

A huge archway leads to rows of newly completed residential buildings. As far as the eye can see, the buildings in the community seem to stretch endlessly. Judging by sight alone, there are at least dozens of high-rise buildings and hundreds of villas, making it a very large community. Moreover, the community is built along the river, making its location and environment absolutely perfect.

Moreover, the vast majority of this development has already been completed and is already on sale.

The surrounding area is plastered with various advertisements, such as "average price of 50,000," "buying here is a sure profit," and "prime location," and so on.

"A very nice neighborhood." Yang Jian glanced at it, feeling somewhat tempted.

This place is neither too far nor too close to the city center, and transportation is convenient. Most importantly, it is surrounded by a large river, and the population density in the vicinity is not high. If you want to settle down here, it is the most ideal choice.

"Of course, this is a property development I've meticulously crafted. Whether it's the environment, the architectural style, or the location, it's top-notch nationwide. I intend to make this a wealthy area, with villas occupying more than 50% of the land. Moreover, the pre-sale system has been abolished. I believe that when the development is completed, people will see the environment and the quality of the houses, and they will definitely be interested. I believe many people will accept a slightly higher price."

Zhang Xiangui said with a smile, "Although it sounds a bit like boasting, I am very confident in my property development."

"It's a pity it's haunted. If word gets out, not only the rich, but even the poor won't buy it."

Yang Jian, "Moreover, the construction was immediately halted and sales were canceled as soon as an accident occurred at the construction site, probably to suppress the news. Wealthy people are more sensitive; any slight disturbance or bad news will discourage them from buying a house, or at the very least, it will affect the house price."

"You're right, but we're already looking for the cause. However, if it really is haunted, we'll have to ask you for help, Brother Leg," Zhang Xiangui said politely.

"Let's go to the sales office first. The construction site has been relatively calm these past few days, with no workers going missing, so it should be safe here."

Yang Jian, "Even so, Uncle Zhang, will you be staying here?"

"Of course not," Zhang Xiangui said bluntly.

"Your sales office is quite nice, very luxurious. It's built along the river, offering a wide view, and the interior is lavishly decorated, like a manor. Plus, it has five floors, so it would be quite convenient for people to live there."

Yang Jian arrived at the sales office and looked around.

"This was designed by a famous international designer, and it's one of my proudest creations," Zhang Xiangui said. "For such a large residential complex, the storefronts need to be well-designed."

"So, is your sales office for sale?"

Yang Jian, "I happen to be without a place to live. Your place is nice. Although it's haunted, these paranormal events still need to be resolved, and business must continue."

"If you can resolve Zhang Wei's matter, this sales office is yours for the taking."

Zhang Xiangui thought for a moment, then waved his hand and said with some magnanimity.

"No, personal relationships are personal relationships, and business is business. Things have to be done the way they should be. How can I take anything before this supernatural event is resolved? So, Uncle Zhang, please name your price," Yang Jian. "Although I'm poor, I can still afford a house."

"This, this..." Zhang Xiangui hesitated.

It's not that he doesn't want to sell, but he doesn't know how to set a price. He needs Yang Jian's help. If he sets a high price, it would be embarrassing if others can't afford it. If he sets a low price, it would be better to give it away for free and do Yang Jian a favor.

Zhang Wei said, "Dad, Yang Jian said before that he needed to find a place to settle down. After he moved here, I moved here too. Can you give him a discount and sell it to Yang Jian for a few hundred or a thousand? Oh, and throw in three villas and two shops. I bought a Golden Desert Eagle from him today, and I haven't paid for it yet. Anyway, you can't sell this house."

Zhang Xiangui looked at his son strangely.

Do you know how wasteful you are to say that?

"How about this, I'll offer 50 million for this sales office. I wonder if Uncle Zhang is willing to sell?" Yang Jian suddenly spoke up again.

This price should be roughly the market price here.

Zhang Xiangui glanced at Yang Jian with some surprise. He hadn't expected this young man to dare to offer 50 million right off the bat, and without even changing his expression. He really didn't seem like a student of the same age as Zhang Wei.

He remembered that few of the students in Zhang Wei's class came from well-off families.

"Fifty million is a bit of an overpayment; this sales office is worth at most thirty million," Zhang Xiangui said with a smile.

"That's the current price. After I move in, the price of this property will be much higher," Yang Jian said seriously, his eyes slightly narrowed.

Zhang Xiangui asked with some curiosity, "Oh, what do you mean?"

"Does Uncle Zhang think that paranormal events are just a coincidence?"

As Yang Jian walked, he said, "Currently, there are more and more paranormal events in Dachang City, and this is not an isolated case. Paranormal events are increasing all over the world. If you are interested in paying attention to this kind of news, with your status and position, you should be able to easily find out some things."

"The reason I left the city is because I didn't want to live in a crowded place. The more people there are, the greater the chance of triggering paranormal events."

"Your property development is quite good. Although it's currently haunted, if I can resolve that issue, and with my move-in, Uncle Zhang, you should be able to see the commercial value it holds, right?"

Zhang Xiangui's expression hardened, his eyes flickering uncertainly.

If what Yang Jian said is true, that paranormal events are on the rise, and that a special talent capable of resolving these events lives here, it would undoubtedly reassure the wealthy people of Dachang City.

If the house price here is only 50,000, it might even be low.

No wonder Zhang Wei wanted to live with Yang Jian; that kid is shrewd, not stupid.

If they could offer three villas to keep this Brother Leg, it would undoubtedly be a great deal.

It ensures one's own safety and also boosts the property value of the entire neighborhood—a win-win situation.

He truly is his own son.

She knows how to take a roundabout approach to get her father's help.

Zhang Xiangui was somewhat moved, and he looked at Zhang Wei.

But then his face darkened.

Zhang Wei was actually wearing earphones and watching videos on his phone.

I should take back what I said earlier.

"It seems there's a business deal I need to discuss with Mr. Yang."

Zhang Xiangui then became serious and solemn, directly changing his address to a formal one.

Yang Jian, "Uncle Zhang, just say it directly. I'm not very educated and don't know how to beat around the bush, so it's easier for people to understand if I just say things straight."

"Guangjiang Garden is not developed by me alone. I couldn't have acquired this land with my own funds. So there were three developers who bid together. I was just one of them. I was responsible for developing the earlier phases, while the later phases were developed by the other two developers. If Mr. Yang can revitalize the entire development and move in, we can have a business collaboration," Zhang Xiangui said.

Yang Jian said, "Uncle Zhang, please continue. What kind of cooperation?"

Zhang Xiangui said, "If this place is really haunted, once the other two developers are convinced, they will definitely sell their properties here at low prices. We can cooperate to take their share and then sell them at higher prices later."

"It's a very simple operation; if everything goes smoothly, it can earn billions."

Yang Jian's eyelids twitched upon hearing this.

Billions?

Depend on.

He works hard to solve paranormal cases and only earns a few million, and sells a coffin for a few hundred million. Zhang Xiangui, on the other hand, can earn billions with just a few transactions. The difference is too big.

"Of course, this is on the premise that there really is a paranormal event in Dachang City, and not just a random isolated case. However, as long as the paranormal event really exists, I can also promote it locally, and I believe the effect will be quite good," Zhang Xiangui said.

"Spreading rumors and manipulating housing prices, Uncle Zhang is quite the player," Yang Jian.

Zhang Xiangui said, "It's just some very common business tactics."

"If Mr. Yang agrees, we can sign a contract immediately to begin the next phase of cooperation. As for the final distribution, Mr. Yang can make his own requests."

Yang Jian squinted, calculating in his mind.

This deal was undoubtedly the most profitable one I'd made in a while.

Low risk, high return.

Once I succeed, I won't have to worry about money anymore.

Although they had earned hundreds of millions, they had spent it all on purchasing gold, and the amount of gold was far from enough to meet future consumption needs.

"Forty percent, the entire neighborhood, I want forty percent," Yang Jian said, holding up his finger.

Zhang Xiangui immediately shook his head and said, "No, that's too much. If it's four floors, I'll lose money. I've already invested too much capital in this project, and taking on the other two will require additional investment. I'm bearing all the risks. If I have to give up another 40% of the profits, I'll have almost no profit margin left."

He thought Yang Jian would be easier to talk to, but he didn't expect him to be so ruthless when it came to the distribution of profits.

I misjudged it somewhat.

"I'll get the other two developers to sell to you at an unbelievably low price, and I can guarantee that the paranormal events in Dachang City will eventually be exposed. At that time, with me here to oversee the safety of the entire community, your property prices can skyrocket. Since it's business, it has to be fair."

"Uncle Zhang is investing now, but he can win in the future," Yang Jian.

Zhang Xiangui thought for a moment and said, "I will never agree to this price unless you convince me with concrete actions that you have the ability to do so. Otherwise, we will have to renegotiate the price."

"Of course, you don't know much about paranormal events right now. Once you do, you'll realize that 40% isn't actually that much," Yang Jian.

"Since you've said that, I'll trust you this once. It'll be a pleasure doing business with you then," Zhang Xiangui said with a smile, extending his hand.

"It's a pleasure doing business with you."

The two reached out and shook hands.

The deal is considered to be tentatively agreed upon.

Yang Jian admired Zhang Xiangui's courage. No one else would dare to pay such a high price for this deal, because the investment was too large and the return was very slim.

Unless Zhang Xiangui already knew about the global paranormal events that were about to erupt, which is why he dared to make arrangements in advance.

However, being able to sniff out business opportunities from paranormal events certainly shows a keen eye.

It's definitely not a coincidence that someone like that can become rich.