noffsinger Chapter 272 The Risk is Too Great
Chapter 272 The Risk is Too Great
"Two hundred thousand taels? Are you kidding me?"
"That's right. No matter how valuable that piece of land is, it's not worth two hundred thousand taels!"
"The initial price is so outrageous, and we still need to bid. Are they trying to take advantage of us?"
Many people were talking about it at once. Because of their surprise and anger, they did not care about the presence of court officials and expressed their dissatisfaction with the price.
Although Jiang Suining was mentally prepared, he still couldn't help being surprised when he heard Ren Jian shout out two hundred thousand taels.
The price is really too high for that piece of land.
No wonder the court was so decentralized regarding the land this time, allowing it to do whatever it wanted with the reconstruction and disposal. Was the price set so high because the treasury was too empty and the court wanted to take the opportunity to make a fortune?
While Jiang Suining frowned and thought, Mei Qinniang next to him had already called out the price.
"Two hundred and one thousand taels."
The impressive offer attracted everyone's attention. Jiang Suining also looked at Mei Qinnan, who smiled at her.
"Don't worry, Miss Jiang. I have prepared enough money. Although the offer is a bit high, I will definitely be able to get it."
Jiang Suining looked at the other person, raised his eyebrows slightly, and said nothing.
Jiang Mushi and Lin Ziqing, who were sitting behind her, couldn't help but become anxious.
"The price is too high. You have to think it over carefully." Lin Ziqing lowered his voice and spoke behind Jiang Suining.
Jiang Mushi moved his lips and wanted to persuade her, but looking at his elder sister's expression, he felt that she should know her limits, so he swallowed his words of persuasion.
Before Jiang Suining could answer Lin Ziqing, someone present shouted out the second price.
"Two hundred and twenty thousand taels."
The person bidding the price was a middle-aged man. Judging from his clothes, he did not look rich, but just ordinary. However, his calm and composed appearance made people think that he was wealthy.
"My friend, you have to think carefully. Although the land is large, it is in a dilapidated state. Two hundred and twenty thousand taels, this price is not cost-effective no matter how you look at it." The person sitting next to the middle-aged man reminded him.
"You think it's not cost-effective, it's simply because you haven't thought about how to make money. As for me, I must get that piece of land." The middle-aged man said calmly.
After these words were spoken, many people pondered in their hearts.
Could it be that they really haven't thought it through? Can such a profitable business really come out of that piece of land?
Someone had an idea in his mind, and then thought about the purpose of his coming here today, wasn't it for the land?, so he gritted his teeth and shouted.
"I'll pay two hundred and thirty thousand taels!"
"Two hundred and forty thousand taels!" Mei Qinnan spoke again.
"Two hundred and fifty thousand taels." The middle-aged man was not to be outdone.
"Two hundred and sixty thousand taels!"
"Two hundred and eighty thousand taels."
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Seeing the prices getting higher and higher, the merchants who had just wanted to compete had already given up.
Only Mei Qinniang and the middle-aged man were left, still chasing each other and refusing to give up.
In contrast, Jiang Suining sat there silently from beginning to end. He did not bid, but he did not stop Mei Qinniang either.
When the price reached 400,000 taels, the middle-aged man finally gave up.
After Ren Jian made sure that no one raised the price, four hundred thousand taels became the final price.
As the bidding came to an end, the surroundings became quiet, and everyone seemed to have slowed down their breathing, with all eyes focused on Jiang Suining and the others.
And Mei Qinnan finally looked at Jiang Suining.
"Miss Jiang, we succeeded."
Although she had a smile on her face, Mei Qinniang was a little nervous inside.
During the whole process, Jiang Suining did not stop her or even say a word. This was beyond her expectations.
After all, she had already prepared words to persuade Jiang Suining to continue bidding.
At this moment, meeting Jiang Suining's calm eyes, Mei Qinnan's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
A feeling of something being wrong crept up on her, but before she could think about it, Jiang Suining spoke.
"It seems that Qi Niang really wants that piece of land."
The tone was lukewarm and no emotion could be heard.
Mei Qinniang could only nod, "Yes, if I didn't really want it and knew from the beginning that it might cost a lot, I wouldn't have taken the initiative to propose cooperation with you. Although 400,000 taels is a bit too much, at least I got it, which is also a happy event. Miss Jiang, don't you agree?"
The last sentence contained a hint of temptation.
Mei Qinniang wanted to see Jiang Suining's reaction, but the latter smiled.
Jiang Suining raised the corners of his lips and nodded in response, "This price is indeed beyond my initial expectation, but it's good that I got it. Thank you for your hard work, Qi Niang."
Mei Qinniang frowned quickly.
Could it be that Jiang Suining really wants that piece of land?
It’s just the price…
Her eyes darkened and Mei Qinnan withdrew her gaze.
No matter what, at this point, her mission is almost completed.
Although the price was too high, Jiang Suining and Mei Qinniang signed the contract together. They also paid 50,000 taels as a deposit. According to the regulations, the remaining silver should be paid within three days, and then they can get the land deed.
"Miss Jiang, doing business with the court is different from doing business in your daily life. The remaining money cannot be delayed. Do you understand?"
"Thank you, Lord Ren, for your reminder. I understand." Jiang Suining responded.
Half an incense stick later, Jiang Suining and his team walked out of the Ministry of Revenue in full view of everyone.
After coming out, Mei Qinniang said hello and then went back to get the money.
After she left, Lin Ziqing frowned, "Four hundred thousand taels of silver, this is really not a small amount. Even if you two work together and can raise so much silver, we still don't know how much money we will have to invest in the future. Have you really thought it through?"
Just the land cost four hundred thousand taels. Next, those dilapidated houses have to be demolished and then rebuilt bit by bit, which is definitely a huge expense.
After investing so much real money, there is no telling when you can get your money back. The risk is too great.
"The contract has been signed. There is no point in talking about this now." Jiang Suining looked at Lin Ziqing with a smile, "If you have extra money, lend me some and I will pay you back later."
"Borrowing money is easy. You will get dividends from Tianyin Pavilion anyway. But even if I give you all the money I have, I'm afraid it won't be much." Lin Ziqing frowned and sighed.
"I will find a way to deal with the rest." Jiang Suining still looked calm.
Lin Ziqing looked at it and finally didn't say anything more. He quickly returned to Tianyin Pavilion and went to raise money as well.
In the afternoon, Lin Ziqing rushed to the Jiang family.
When entering the mansion, he almost bumped into Jiang Mushi who was just going out.
"Have you collected the money?" Jiang Mushi asked.
Lin Ziqing looked anxious, and without bothering to answer Jiang Mushi's question, he quickly asked, "Where's your sister?"
"What happened in her yard?" Seeing Lin Ziqing's anxious look, Jiang Mushi also felt a little nervous.
Lin Ziqing walked in quickly and said, "Something big has happened!"