Chapitre 9: Chapter 9, Villa No. 5
Looking at the WeChat message from my future self.
Fang Xiaocao was stunned.
"The truth?"
"My future self actually knows the truth?"
Fang Xiaocao felt very shocked.
"Do you know the truth?"
"Has the case been solved in the future?"
Fang Xiaocao hurriedly typed to ask.
After hearing this bizarre story, Fang Xiaocao was eager to know the truth.
Where had her wife gone?
Why had the murderer disappeared?
These were the points Xiaocao was curious about.
And…
Xiaocao was about to become the owner of the villa, and without knowing the truth, how could she dare to live in this eerie mansion?
What if one day her wife suddenly appeared in the villa…
Xiaocao could be scared to tears.
[Hot Noodles: Naturally, I know. Buy the villa, and I'll tell you.]
Looking at the message from my future self.
Fang Xiaocao rolled her eyes.
Just great at messing with people's minds, is this thing really my future self?
Since when had I learned to be so annoying?
[Hot Noodles: By the way, a tip for you, you might want to check out the reward for this case.]
Fang Xiaocao blinked, curiously logging into the local forum and searched for the case.
Not thinking much of it at first, she was drooling once she saw the reward information.
Reward Information: The proceeds from the sale of the villa will be used entirely as the reward for this case.
Signed by the male owner's father.
Certified by the Tang City Police Department, the reward is valid!
"Isn't this like picking up a villa for free?" Fang Xiaocao exclaimed in her mind.
My future self knew the truth of the case.
As long as she got the truth, the money she paid for the villa would come back to her hands.
Wasn't it just a matter of passing money from one hand to the other?
Wait…
Passing money from one hand to the other means paying taxes twice…
Losing so much money for nothing…
Xiaocao had already started to feel pained.
The money for taxes, that was all out of her pocket!
[Hot Noodles: Feeling sorry for the money? Buying a villa for several hundred thousand isn't making a fortune?]
"Hmm?"
"That sounds pretty reasonable!"
Fang Xiaocao blinked and muttered.
"Xiaocao, what are you muttering about?"
Liu Feifei asked curiously from nearby.
"Ah?"
"Nothing… nothing at all."
Xiaocao was startled and hurriedly changed the subject.
"Sister, let's go see the house."
Saying this, Xiaocao started the car and headed towards the Junyue Villa District.
Seeing this, Liu Feifei put away her doubts.
Fifteen minutes later!
The BMW Mini entered the Junyue Villa District.
Upon entering, Fang Xiaocao specifically observed the security forces of the entire villa district.
Xiaocao could only say, deservedly a villa district.
The security force was not comparable to that of ordinary residential areas.
The security guards at the gate were all over 180cm tall, strapping handsome men.
There were even patrol teams on the roads, all young, strong, and full of vigor.
All incoming and outgoing vehicles, if not residents, had to be registered.
Taxi drivers, delivery personnel, and other miscellaneous individuals, without the homeowner's approval, were all outright refused entry.
This made Fang Xiaocao feel an overwhelming sense of security.
With this, the murderer who liked to disguise himself as a delivery driver, who had killed the neighbor sister and been pursuing her, wouldn't be able to sneak in.
Under the guidance of Liu Feifei, Fang Xiaocao parked her BMW Mini in front of Villa No. 5.
"Villa No. 5 is that haunted house."
Liu Feifei opened the car door and said to Xiaocao.
"Don't be fooled by its reputation as a haunted house; the current owner still entrusts us to send housekeeping for cleaning every week."
"All the indoor and outdoor equipment, appliances, and electrical circuits are also entrusted to us to oversee maintenance by the property management."
"After the protection period passed following the incident, the current owner, who is the father of the male owner, lived here for a while; hence, the furniture, appliances, facilities, and decorations in the villa have all been replaced."
"Later, when the case remained unsolved for a long time, the current owner lost hope and went back to their hometown. Before leaving, they entrusted our company with selling the villa and, with the consent of the police department, offered a reward."
As Liu Feifei fetched the villa keys, she briefed Xiaocao about the property's status.
Hearing Liu Feifei's explanation, Xiaocao's eyes lit up, feeling like she had struck it big.
She had thought she was buying just a shell.
That she would have to decorate and purchase appliances herself.
Unexpectedly, it was a fully furnished luxury house, complete with appliances.
At most, she might have to replace a few old appliances and buy some various supplies before she could move in with just her bags.
These hundreds of thousands were well spent!
"Can I really move in with just my bags after buying it?"
Xiaocao blinked and asked.
"Yes, that's right."
Liu Feifei nodded in response.
"The bedding inside is all stocked up. They're unopened hotel-grade supplies, and we also replace them regularly."
"The homeowner isn't short on cash and has said that if the case is solved and the villa hasn't been sold, the property will become the reward."
"The person who acquires this villa will be a major benefactor to their family and must ensure it's always ready for a 'bag-and-move-in' situation, so as not to disrespect the benefactor."
Liu Feifei said with a smile.
As they spoke, Liu Feifei unlocked the door and pushed open the large gates of the villa.
"Come in and take a look!"
"If you don't consider the case, and aren't put off by the bad vibes, this villa is genuinely nice."
"It's just that the wealthy are superstitious and shun this villa as unlucky. Those who don't find it off-putting can't afford it, otherwise, it wouldn't be unsold."
Liu Feifei said with a laugh.
Walking into the villa and seeing the spotless luxury decorations, Xiaocao nodded in strong agreement.
The villa was lavishly decorated and immaculate, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows allowing excellent natural light, making the entire villa warm and bright, without a hint of the sinister feel one would expect from a haunted house.
Xiaocao agreed with what Liu Feifei said.
After all, as a reward, this villa could only be purchased in full cash, and mortgage installments were not accepted.
Which average family could suddenly come up with five million in cash to buy a house?
Those who can afford to pay five million in cash for a house are the wealthy who aren't in need of money; who among them would buy a haunted house.
As Liu Feifei had explained, the wealthy are superstitious, avoiding houses where deaths have occurred because they're considered unlucky.
Xiaocao inspected every part of the villa, inside and out, upstairs and downstairs, before nodding in satisfaction.
"Sister, let's sign the contract!"
Xiaocao said cheerfully.
"Are you sure you want to buy?"
"Won't you be scared to stay here at night?"
Liu Feifei asked with a smile.
"Not at all, not at all, it's perfect!"
Xiaocao patted her chest and said.
"This doesn't look like a haunted house at all; it's clearly a mansion."
Xiaocao said with a grin.
"Since you've decided, I'll go back and get the contract. Once it's signed, things like the property transfer will be handled by our company, so you won't need to bother with that."
Liu Feifei said cheerfully.
Selling this villa would earn her a nice commission.
"Great, thanks for the trouble, sister."
Xiaocao said with a smile.
"Do you need me to drive you back to the company?"
Xiaocao asked.
"No need, there's a sightseeing car in the villa district. I'll take that to leave the area and catch a taxi back."
Liu Feifei said as she walked out of Villa No. 5.
After Liu Feifei departed, Xiaocao continued inspecting the villa.
[Ding dong!]
Just then, Xiaocao's phone rang again.
Picking up the phone, she saw a WeChat message.
Xiaocao opened WeChat to check it.
[Hot Noodles: In the attic of the villa, under the window sill of the second window, there is a hidden compartment with something very important inside.]
Cadeaux
-- Cadeau
reçu État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
Power Stone 
-- Power
stone