The Greatest Village Doctor In The World

Chapter 1540 - 1539: Renting a House

The planting matters are basically settled, now we’re just missing a location.

So Ling Feng left the Second Layer Heaven, went out to find Chen Fei and Sato Saori, and together they returned to Taohua Township.

After putting away the Teleportation Array, Ling Feng said to Chen Fei, "Sister Fei, you go talk to Chief Chu about the land. Saori and I will look for a house and spread the word about our acquisition!"

"Okay, I’ll follow your lead."

Chen Fei nodded, and the three of them left the dormitory together.

Once they were outside the yard, Sato Saori asked, "What’s that Matsumoto’s name, and have you checked his background?"

"We’re checking now, but there’s no info yet. We’ll find out from Sister Fei later!" Ling Feng replied.

"Oh, alright then!"

Sato Saori nodded and then said, "To be so malicious, once we figure it out, I’ll make sure his backers in Dongying suffer too. We won’t stop at just dealing with him alone!"

"That would be best!"

Ling Feng nodded and continued, "That’s how it should be. Not only do we have to deal with them, but they also have to spit out all the money they extorted from me!"

The two of them were chatting as they walked along the street, glancing at the sparse shops around them.

Then, Ling Feng took Sato Saori into a small store.

The store owner was a woman in her sixties. Upon entering, Ling Feng bought two bottles of drinks and casually asked, "Madam, are there any houses for rent in the village?"

"You’re not locals? What do you need a house for?" the old lady asked.

"We want to do some business, preferably a storefront facing the street," Ling Feng replied.

The old lady suddenly understood and said, "Then you’ve asked the right person. My neighbor’s place is up for rent, they just haven’t advertised because they were worried it wouldn’t get rented!"

"Is that so? Perfect timing, thank you, madam!" Ling Feng smiled.

"What kind of business do you want to do?" the old lady asked.

Ling Feng was just about to step out when he turned back and said, "Nothing major, just collecting some mountain goods or something!"

"Collecting mountain goods?"

The old lady’s voice suddenly rose several pitches, and she hurried to the door: "Young man, you’re not a local, let me warn you, don’t do it, or you’ll have bad luck!"

"Oh? Why’s that?"

Ling Feng paused, and together with Sato Saori, went back into the store.

The old lady looked outside the door and lowered her voice, "The place next door used to be a collection point for mountain goods. It only ran for a month, didn’t make any successful business, and the store owner fell seriously ill, almost went crazy!"

"No way?"

Ling Feng listened in shock and quickly asked, "Why’s that? Can someone really go crazy from getting sick for no reason?"

"That’s what I’m saying, but the owner claimed they saw a ghost. Ever since the store opened, it hasn’t been peaceful!"

The old lady enjoyed gossip, speaking in a mysterious, lowered tone, as if trying to create a spooky atmosphere.

Ling Feng bitterly smiled, understanding that someone must be causing trouble behind the scenes, most likely Cheng Shu and Matsumoto.

As for the motive, it’s obviously to stop others from taking business!

Thinking of this, Ling Feng said to the old lady, "Thank you for the warning, but I’m righteous and not afraid of any ghosts or monsters. Don’t worry, ma’am!"

Then he took Sato Saori’s hand and walked out of the store.

The door next door was closed, so Ling Feng knocked on it, and a woman’s voice came from inside, "Who is it?"

"Hello, ma’am, we’re interested in renting a house!" Ling Feng said.

The door creaked open, revealing a woman with a pale face.

The woman looked to be in her forties, with messy hair and a slightly unwell complexion.

Seeing a young man and woman at her door, she asked, somewhat puzzled, "You want to rent my house?"

"Yes, we just asked in the store next door and heard that the house you previously rented out is now without tenants, right?" Ling Feng asked with a smile.

The woman nodded, then hesitated, biting her lips.

Noticing this, Ling Feng quickly said, "Don’t worry, ma’am. I’m already aware of the situation here, and I’m not afraid. Even if something strange happens, I can handle it!"

"Oh, as long as you know. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know if I should tell you. Come in and have a seat!"

The woman said, inviting them into the house.

It was a two-story building, the ground floor was spacious but not well-lit, a bit dim.

The previous counter was still there, but nothing was inside it, and a layer of dust covered the glass surface.

The woman smiled awkwardly and said, "These days have been exhausting both mentally and physically, I haven’t taken care of the house, sorry to let you see it like this."

"No problem."

Ling Feng didn’t mind and accepted the stool the woman handed over. After sitting down, he asked, "How’s the previous tenant doing now?"

"Don’t bring it up, the person who rented my house isn’t a stranger, he’s my cousin. He’s still in the hospital now!"

"Since he got sick at my place, I’ve been making frequent trips to the hospital. Things are finally looking a bit better, or I wouldn’t have been able to face my aunt and uncle!" the woman said.

Ling Feng listened and was enlightened, understanding the situation.

It was clear that the woman was kind-hearted, feeling guilty about her cousin’s misfortune, and as a result, her own life had become disordered.

"As long as he’s okay. So, how much is the rent for this place?" Ling Feng asked.

The woman was taken aback and looked at him, "You really want to rent it?"

"Yes, I know there might be some issues with this house, but it’s okay, I’m not afraid. Even if something happens, you don’t need to be responsible, we can clarify this in the lease agreement." Ling Feng explained.

Being so upfront and clear, the woman could only sigh, "If you really want to rent, then go ahead. As for the rent, you can decide how much to give."

Ling Feng chuckled at her response, thinking how odd a way to rent this was!

After a laugh, he continued, "I can tell you’re a bit disheartened, so how about this, I’m not familiar with the market here, but I’ll rent this place for twenty thousand a year!"

"What?"

The woman was directly stunned by Ling Feng’s proposal.

At that rate, the monthly rent would be fifteen hundred or so, not because Ling Feng offered too little, but it was way too much, taking her by surprise!

Ling Feng thought he was offering too little, so he asked, "If it’s not enough, I can increase it!"

"No, no, it’s enough, it’s enough. Other places charge only a few hundred a month, not that high!" the woman quickly said.

"Oh, that’s how it is?"

Ling Feng smiled, nodded, and said, "Doesn’t matter, I’m planning a big business, your house is worth this price!"