Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 1368 - 1195: Just Give Me 1,800

However, when the other party heard the high price of two thousand taels, he was immediately dumbfounded, and the previously excited dark-skinned man standing there suddenly froze.

He looked at the fat man in front of him, and for a moment, didn’t know what to do, his mouth open, eyes wide, but no words could come out.

One could see just how shocked and stunned he was at this moment.

Yet, no matter how shocked he was, the expression on the fat man’s face didn’t change much.

Seeing this fellow’s demeanor, the fat man casually opened his mouth and said:

"No need to be so excited, although this house can sell for two thousand taels, it isn’t something that can be sold quickly.

I’ve also mentioned, it requires finding someone who truly loves it, and that would be the highest price. If it’s someone less interested, then it might have to be offered at a lower price.

Of course, there’s also the matter of when such a person will appear, and how? It isn’t something that happens overnight. Perhaps they are available now, maybe it’ll take a month, or even a year for them to appear; it’s not impossible."

These words weren’t entirely a bluff, they were indeed true.

Besides, whether people outside would truly offer two thousand taels isn’t questionable; the fat man already understands. If this fellow takes a stroll outside, he might return knowing how much this house is truly worth.

The key point is, as long as someone offers two thousand taels, there’s sure to be someone willing to take it.

Of course, if the price goes any higher, it’s uncertain if there will be takers. Or rather, the highest price currently may only go to two thousand two or three hundred taels; anything above wouldn’t be worth it.

Yet, even as the fat man had spoken to this degree, the dark-skinned man still hadn’t come to his senses, still standing there dumbfounded, making the atmosphere somewhat awkward; seeing this, the fat man also stopped talking.

Moreover, he just stared at the man in front of him, smiling at him, waiting for him to come to his senses by himself. After all, such a shock was indeed quite significant for him.

Who could have thought that a person utterly impoverished would suddenly face such a large fortune? It’s no wonder he was nervous.

And indeed, this dark-skinned man, although he hoped to sell the house for a thousand taels, never thought that the fat man would open his mouth and say the price was two thousand taels, instantly doubling the astronomical figure he imagined, how could he not be shocked?

He never imagined that living in a house would be associated with two thousand taels, or that such a gift would come directly from the majesty, he never thought that the majesty would directly grant them two thousand taels of silver this time.

This further improved their opinion of Lin Yi, so much so that Lin Yi now seemed like a deity in their hearts.

Though there are indeed some differences between the two, notably that although they could pray to deities daily, they received no tangible benefits.

But Lin Yi is different; he genuinely improved these people’s lives, giving them better housing, although they were currently out of grain, it wasn’t Lin Yi’s fault, it was really because their household had too many people.

If not for this, the house would be exceptionally comfortable to live in, and could allow them to lead a better life, especially since the majesty had said they wouldn’t have to pay any more farm taxes from now on; how could they not be filled with gratitude?

In addition to the current high price of two thousand taels before them, how could they not be grateful to Lin Yi?

If Lin Yi were here now, the man would unhesitatingly bow and kowtow to Lin Yi.

Thus, the man kept standing there in a daze, after quite a while, he finally came to his senses. Looking at the fat man smiling at him, the dark-skinned man awkwardly scratched his head, though the excitement in his eyes couldn’t be concealed, despite having heard the fat man’s words, they hadn’t really sunk in.

This made the fat man patiently repeat the matter again, reiterating the price he knew.

When this fellow heard that the house could sell for two thousand taels, he was deep in thought over whether he should take action now or wait for the destined person to appear.

As long as someone is willing to offer two thousand taels, then selling the house to them would be an astronomical figure for him, and his life would be completely transformed.

But if he doesn’t do it, if he doesn’t sell the house to the fat man in front of him, would the other party hold it against him?

After all, the folks these days are quite simple and honest.

Having agreed to the terms, finding the other party and then refusing would be awkward.

Without the fat man’s reminder, how would he ever understand the true value of the house?

Precisely because of this reason, the dark-skinned man was very grateful to the middle-aged fat man, viewing him even closer than his own brother.

After thinking for a short while, the dark-skinned man suddenly firmly looked at the fat man and said:

"Sir, I can see you’re a good person; you’re genuinely considering us, therefore, I’ll sell the house to you.

However, since you mentioned the price would need to meet the right person to reach two thousand taels, and might need a long time, I can’t afford such a wait now.

So, I’ll sell you the house for eighteen hundred taels."

Upon hearing this, the fat man nodded with satisfaction.

Clearly, this fellow was quite forthright. If he were a Merchant, he wouldn’t quote a lower price now; instead, once the price reached two thousand taels, he’d definitely raise it above two thousand taels.

After all, business is business, and he is a Merchant through and through; his intentions are pure and simple, while helping the other party isn’t impossible, it’s mostly for personal gain.

Whether he keeps the property or sells it right away, it is a sure-win deal for him, and indeed the profit isn’t a small amount.

At least the profit from this is much higher than what he usually earns from trading.

Plus, it doesn’t require much risk, nor assembling a caravan, knowing that these days, trading is quite perilous, as bandits frequently appear on official roads, plus, if he gets robbed, the loss would be great.

Even if not robbed, the escort crew he brings along on each trade trip is a huge number, with everyone needing food and pay, making the costs escalate.

To be honest, a trading trip might take one or two months, but the real earnings might be only several hundred taels.

However, if handled properly now, buying and flipping a house could earn several hundred taels, even several hundred is possible.

Moreover, the money earned is not only fast but also steady, how could he not be excited?

[To be continued...]