Chapter 179: Buying a House

“Since you saw, we won’t hide it from you.

Liu Mei is my woman, and the child in her belly is mine. You’re just the patsy we found.”

he man sneered at Zhang Huzi. He and Liu Mei were siblings. Their relationship was impossible, so he asked Liu Mei to find a man outside to be the nominal father of their child.

Zhang Huzi’s conditions were good. His current position was platoon leader in the army, and he was also obedient to Liu Mei, so they chose him.

They had also investigated Zhang Huzi’s family and knew that he hadn’t gotten a marriage certificate with his current wife, so what they were doing wasn’t considered breaking up a military marriage.

“You! You! I’m going to kill you!” Zhang Huzi could no longer control the anger in his heart. He charged towards Liu Mei and the man.

Soon, screams of agony could be heard from the room.

Blood stained the floor, and the whole room was filled with the smell of blood…

Old Lady Zhang was restless in the guesthouse. She didn’t know why, but she felt uneasy today, as if something was about to happen.

Then, there was a knock on the door.

Old Lady Zhang went to open the door and saw two policemen outside. Her heart tightened, and her voice trembled slightly as she asked, “Police officers! What’s the matter?”

One of the policemen looked at Old Lady Zhang and said solemnly, “Are you Zhang Huzi’s mother? Zhang Huzi is suspected of murder. He has been legally detained by us. We are here to inform you of this situation.”

Hearing this, Old Lady Zhang was struck by lightning. Her face turned pale. She shook her head in disbelief, “Wh… what? That’s impossible! You must have gotten it wrong. How could my son kill someone? He’s a kind child. You must investigate thoroughly. Don’t wrong my son…”

“We have investigated thoroughly. Your son did kill someone.” One of the policemen said.

Hearing this, Old Lady Zhang became even more agitated. Tears uncontrollably flowed out of her eyes. She grabbed the policeman’s arm and begged bitterly, “Please, investigate again. I know my son. He would never do such a thing. There must be some misunderstanding…”

The two policemen looked at each other, a hint of pity in their eyes, “Auntie, go see your son one last time.”

Old Lady Zhang swayed, feeling dizzy. Then, her vision went black, and she collapsed backwards…

After breakfast, Ling Yao took Ma Meifang and her four daughters out of the military guesthouse.

They arrived in the city and, after some inquiries, Ling Yao finally found out about two courtyard houses for sale. One was located in Tongluo Lane in the city center. This courtyard house used a traditional three-section layout.

The other courtyard house was even more magnificent and grand.

Walking into the courtyard, they saw pavilions and towers scattered among the beautiful scenery, blending harmoniously with the surrounding picturesque landscape, like a poem and a painting, making people intoxicated.

Ling Yao nodded in satisfaction. She planned to buy both courtyard houses. After all, as time passed, the value of courtyard houses would continue to rise. In a few years, their prices would double, especially this five-section courtyard house. Its price could even soar to hundreds of millions, and it would be impossible to buy even if you wanted to. Now that she had encountered them, she couldn’t miss this opportunity.

Ma Meifang also loved this courtyard house very much, but she didn’t even have the money to rent a house, let alone buy one. “Ling Yao, let’s go look elsewhere.”

Ma Meifang reluctantly retracted her gaze. This place was too beautiful, making her linger.

“Don’t worry, I want to buy this courtyard house.”

“Ah?” Ma Meifang thought she had misheard. She looked at Ling Yao in surprise.

Ling Yao smiled, “I think this courtyard house is great. I’m going to buy it.”

“You want to buy it?” Ma Meifang looked shocked. This courtyard house wasn’t cheap. How could Ling Yao have so much money?

“Yes.” Ling Yao nodded affirmatively. She turned to the courtyard house owner, “Can you give me a lower price for this courtyard house?”

The owner looked troubled, “Comrade Ling, it’s not that I don’t want to give you a discount, but you see, this courtyard house of mine is a five-section courtyard. It’s also in a good location.

There aren’t many courtyard houses like mine in Beijing. If it wasn’t for my son and daughter-in-law going abroad, I wouldn’t sell it for this price.”

“Alright, then this is the price. Can we go through the transfer procedures now?” Ling Yao asked. Since she had set her sights on it, she wouldn’t hesitate.

“Of course. I’ll go get the property deed now. Wait for me.” The owner happily ran towards the house.

 He had been putting this courtyard house up for sale for over a month. Although some people had inquired, they all thought the price was too high.

His son and daughter-in-law had already completed their emigration procedures. Now, all that was left was to sell the house.

“Ling Yao, are you really going to buy this courtyard house?” Ma Meifang still couldn’t believe it. After all, this courtyard house cost 200,000 yuan. Although Captain Lu’s salary was high, it would take at least a lifetime, maybe even a whole lifetime, to earn 200,000 yuan.

“Yes.” Ling Yao nodded affirmatively.

“Why don’t you discuss it with Captain Lu again? Don’t be impulsive.” Ma Meifang advised.

At this moment, the owner came over with the property deed and other documents, “Comrade Ling, let’s go.”

“Okay.” Ling Yao nodded and followed the owner.

Ma Meifang shook her head and sighed. She followed Ling Yao and the two of them, worrying about Ling Yao.

“Wait!” Ling Yao suddenly spoke.

Ma Meifang’s eyes lit up. Had Ling Yao changed her mind and decided not to buy it?

The owner frowned slightly, a hint of doubt and worry in his eyes, “You’re not changing your mind and not wanting this house, are you?” How would he explain to his son and daughter-in-law?

Ling Yao shook her head and explained, “No, it’s just that I also want to buy another courtyard house. I hope we can complete the procedures for both houses at once. Please wait a moment. I’ll go find the other owner now.”

Hearing this, Ma Meifang’s jaw almost dropped. Ling Yao actually wanted to buy two courtyard houses at once? Was she crazy?

Not long after, Ling Yao brought the other courtyard house owner over. The four of them went to the Real Estate Bureau together.

The Real Estate Bureau was very efficient. In less than two hours, all the house purchase procedures were completed.

Ling Yao happily took the brand new property deed she had just received. Looking at the deed, a bright smile spread across her lips. Now, she just had to wait for the courtyard house to appreciate in value.

Ma Meifang was completely dazed and confused, as if she was in a dream.

She stared blankly at the property deed in Ling Yao’s hand, still unable to believe that what was happening before her eyes was real.

Ling Yao had actually bought two courtyard houses. Even more unbelievable was that she had paid for both courtyard houses in full. It was all so incredible.