Chapter 32: The Haunted House

After receiving the call from the agent, Shen Chujin returned to the house she had visited before.

Beside the agent stood a middle-aged man.

He was slightly overweight, with a beer belly, and his small, bead-like eyes gleamed with a hint of shrewdness.

However, the dark circles under his eyes showed deep fatigue.

It was clear he was someone who had suffered from poor sleep quality for a long time.

“Boss Zhu, this is Miss Shen,” the agent quickly introduced them.

“Miss Shen, this is the owner of the house, Boss Zhu.”

Shen Chujin nodded slightly toward him.

Zhu Zhipeng, however, looked her over with a scrutinizing gaze.

Then a trace of doubt appeared in his eyes.

“You’re the one who said you could help me get rid of the nightmares?”

“That’s right.”

“Then tell me, what exactly happened to me?”

It was no wonder he didn’t believe her.

After all, she looked far too young.

He had assumed the buyer would be an older person.

Very few young people liked old houses like this.

Young people longed for bright city lights, skyscrapers, and bustling urban life.

Besides, this house wasn’t cheap — young people couldn’t afford it unless their family was very wealthy.

Also, the agent had told him over the phone that this buyer immediately sensed something wrong with the house and said she could help solve the nightmare problem. He naturally assumed she was some elderly master with real skills, living a secluded life.

But to his surprise, she was such a young and beautiful girl.

It was really hard for him to believe she had any abilities.

Shen Chujin studied his face carefully and said, “Mr. Zhu, do you dream every night about a female ghost coming to claim your life?”

As soon as she said this, Zhu Zhipeng’s expression instantly changed.

“You… how do you know?!” he asked, full of surprise.

Shen Chujin didn’t answer but continued, “That female ghost probably chokes you every time, making it hard for you to breathe. Lately, you’ve been getting more and more exhausted, feeling like you’re exhaling more than you’re inhaling. That’s why you’re eager to sell the house — because you worry that if this keeps going, one day you might never wake up from the nightmare, right?”

At this moment, Zhu Zhipeng’s face was beyond shocked.

He looked at Shen Chujin as if she was a lifesaver, excitedly.

“Miss Shen, you’re absolutely right! Please, you must save me!”

Shen Chujin glanced at the house. “Then about the price of the house…”

“Ten million! I’ll agree to the ten million you mentioned!”

“Alright, the house price will be that, but…” Shen Chujin paused, then continued, “How about the payment for helping you with this matter?”

“Huh? You want payment too? Isn’t the house price already cut in half?” Zhu Zhipeng said reluctantly.

“Mr. Zhu, the house price is one thing, payment for services is another. Besides, this is a haunted house. Even if the evil spirits inside are completely cleared, most people won’t move in immediately. Otherwise, those previous buyers wouldn’t have suddenly backed out for no reason.”

“For a haunted house, ten million is already a high price. If you’re not willing, just pretend I never came today.”

After saying that, Shen Chujin was about to turn and leave.

Zhu Zhipeng panicked completely.

“No, Miss Shen, let’s talk it out properly. Please don’t rush to leave.”

He wasn’t unfamiliar with hiring exorcists — in fact, he’d hired several groups.

But each time, they claimed to be very powerful, but the result was… useless!

There was one who had some effect, but it only lasted half a year.

“If you can truly get rid of that female ghost, I’ll give you… one million!”

“Too little,” Shen Chujin said calmly.

“Two million!”

Shen Chujin didn’t respond and kept walking out.

Zhu Zhipeng gritted his teeth, “Five million! I can’t pay more than that. This house originally cost over fifty million.”

He was nearly in tears from panic.

This loss was really heavy!

When she heard the desired amount, Shen Chujin turned around and smiled slightly.

“Alright, deal.”

The agent standing nearby was almost stunned.

What?

This old house with a storefront finally sold for only five million?

Are you kidding me?

But that was the reality.

Shen Chujin said to Zhu Zhipeng, “You come in with me.”

“But… isn’t that female ghost inside? Can I… can I not go in?”

Zhu Zhipeng was very scared, his eyes full of dread as he looked toward the backyard.

Shen Chujin glanced at him, “Now you’re afraid?”

Zhu Zhipeng’s eyes darted around, full of regret.

Years ago, after he took over this shop, he had been running a jewelry business here.

One night, because he needed to do inventory and there was a problem with some accounts, he closed the shop over an hour later than usual.

It was around past midnight.

At that time, it was raining heavily with thunder and lightning.

There were almost no people left on the street, all the other shops had already closed.

After the employees left, he was about to pull down the rolling shutter and go home to rest.

Just then, a cry for help suddenly sounded from not far to the right side of the shop door.

He hurriedly turned to look.

He saw a young girl running toward him.

She wasn’t very old, while running, she was shouting for help.

The heavy rain drenched her from head to toe, and she looked very miserable.

Her eyes were filled with fear and despair, and seeing him seemed like she had found her only hope.

“Please save me, someone is chasing me from behind!”

The girl cried out.

But her tears had already been washed away by the rain.

He looked behind her and saw two men chasing her a few meters away.

At that moment, his only thought was to avoid trouble.

So, just as the girl was about to reach his door, he quickly slammed the door shut, blocking her outside.

The girl frantically pounded on his shop door, crying and shouting.

“They’re coming! They’re about to catch up! Wuwu… Uncle, please save me, I’ll definitely repay you someday!”

He remembered that he seemed to say, “Sorry, little girl, I’m a businessman. I can’t afford to mess with those thugs. They know my shop is here. If I save you today, they’ll definitely come after me later. You better…”

Before he could finish, he heard the girl’s screams.

“Ah!”

“Don’t touch me! Don’t grab my clothes!”

“Let me go, wuwu~”

There were also two men’s wicked and cruel voices.

“You filthy bitch, trying to run!”

“Smack! Smack! Smack!”

Several slaps rang out, sending chills down the spine.

“If you don’t want me to touch you, then I’ll touch you. I’ve never touched such a pretty and tender woman before~”

“Wuwu, please let me go, I still have some money, I’ll give it all to you, okay?”

“Heh, that’s all? Trying to fool us like beggars? Damn woman, how dare you play us!”

“Shh~”

The sound of fabric tearing.

“Ahhh, no!”

“Hehe, such tender skin, so smooth, I’ll go first.”

“Wuwu, don’t touch me! Don’t touch me, ahhh!”

The girl’s helpless cries and the men’s lecherous laughter mixed continuously with the sounds of rain and thunder.