Chapter 4 Murder House?
That night, in Kevin's small RV, Lange and others carefully discussed their views on the job.
Lango felt that with millions of clean knives in his bank card, he could open his own shop and be the owner, or buy a piece of land in the suburbs and become a farmer as he had imagined before, without having to work for others. .
Kevin thinks it’s good to be his own boss, but with New York’s cumbersome market policies, it’s impossible to successfully open a store in a short period of time. Just getting a business license, sales tax permit, and employee health certificate can take even a month. If you can handle it, you might as well find a reliable job to transition to, and then think about becoming your own boss after you successfully adopt Emma home.
As for Teddy, he was drunk a long time ago. He was lying on the sofa and playing with the label strips below like he was having an erotic dream.
"OK!"
Lango slammed the table, stood up and said: "Tomorrow morning I will go to see the house first, and then go to the museum for an interview in the evening. Remember to tell your uncle."
After saying these words, he lifted Teddy's neck and prepared to go out and stay in a five-star hotel for one night.
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Kevin quickly stopped: "You can just sleep here for one night, why are you going out?"
Lango paused and turned his head to look at the narrow sofa and crowded aisle. "I think this is necessary."
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The next day.
After Lango and Teddy enjoyed a comfortable night's sleep at the top Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Manhattan, they headed to Long Island to look at houses in high spirits.
It is worth mentioning that after arriving on Long Island, Lango was immediately fascinated by the place.
It is indeed the richest area in New York after the Upper East Side, and it is so quiet in the early morning.
There are no noisy engines or horns on the street, only residents who get up early for morning exercises and take a leisurely walk.
Although the trees on both sides are slightly bare in autumn and winter, the lawns and green plants in front of every house are carefully maintained and full of vitality.
It may get a bit monotonous over time, but for Lango, who lived in Queens as a child and later went to Africa, this place is simply a paradise, without any noise or pollution!
"Mr. Winchester, it's a perfect coincidence that you're here this time. I happen to have a few houses for sale."
The agent introduced enthusiastically while driving, "But I think it's better to confirm your budget first. This can also save you a little more time."
As soon as Lango heard this, he knew it was time to show off. He cleared his throat, and then casually stretched out five fingers.
"Five million?!"
When the agent saw this, he was surprised and said: "Oh, oh, oh, this is a huge amount of money. Ninety percent of the luxury villas in Long Island will open their doors to you!"
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Lango was stunned. He obviously meant five million. How did this guy misunderstand it as five million?
Do you look like a rich person?
Just as he was about to explain a few words, the car suddenly stopped. The agent, whose face was almost bursting with laughter, pointed to the house next to the car and shouted: "This is right here!"
"Two acres of land for sale, house area of 15,000 square feet, SuperBig!!! It faces south, has fourteen rooms, eight bathrooms and six garages! There is also a nine-foot-high basement! For Mr. Winchester, you For such upper-class people, this is definitely the perfect choice! ”
Looking at the villa in front of him, which was similar to a small manor, Lange smiled stiffly and nodded.
This doesn't look like a place you can afford to live with half a million dollars.
But now that we have arrived, we still have to maintain our toughness.
He looked around, pretending to appreciate it, and then asked casually: "What is the price of this villa?"
“Four.7 million US dollars!” the agent said excitedly: “This is the largest price reduction in the past five quarters! Mr. Winchester, you must not miss this great opportunity! "
Farke!
Lange couldn't help but cursed secretly, and there was no need to mention it. This house was not affordable for people like him.
It was only when I arrived in New York that I realized that I had very little money.
But if I refused like this, I would be a bit embarrassed about my dignity.
Just when he was thinking about how to politely refuse, Teddy suddenly pointed to a slightly old villa opposite and asked: "What's the situation with that house? It seems a little incompatible with the architectural style of this wealthy area. "
The agent's smile instantly became a little awkward. After he organized some conversation, he said: "That house has a history of hundreds of years. Although the appearance is a little old, the interior has been completely renovated. However, I do not recommend that you buy that house. House, because.”
After thinking for a while, the agent said truthfully: "There have been many murders and disappearances in this house. Although the price has been reduced to 40% off, I don't think it is suitable for a successful person like Mr. Winchester." "
Lange suddenly realized when he heard this. No wonder the mansion next to it had been reduced in price for several quarters and still no one cared about it. It turned out that the opposite door was a haunted house.
However, after hearing the key word of 40% off, Lange couldn't help but ask: "How much does this old house cost?"
"Four Hundred Thousand"
Hearing Lango's intention to buy, the agent stopped being secretive and began to explain the purchase conditions in detail: "You only need to come up with a down payment of nearly 100,000 yuan at a time, and then monthly payments of more than 3,000 yuan, and Property tax of 1.70 per year”
The intermediary began to settle accounts with him one by one.
This is not because he is meddling, but because the real estate licensing laws of the United States require him to clearly inform his clients of all potential risks.
House prices in the United States are very stable and rarely rise sharply. Instead, they fall sharply several times in response to the financial crisis.
In other words, the houses on this land do not have any investment value.
Coupled with the annual property tax of 1 to 5%, there is actually no difference between buying a house and renting a house.
So under normal circumstances, if it is not for marriage, childbirth or work, almost no one here will spend money to buy a house.
This is hundreds of thousands of dollars, and it is more cost-effective to buy Coca-Cola stocks than to buy a house!
Looking at the old-fashioned villa not far away that was full of ancient charm, Lange lit a cigarette with great interest and said, "Take me in and take a look."
A few minutes later, under the guidance of the intermediary, Lange and the two entered the villa.
As soon as I stepped into the porch, a faint woody aroma hit my face. It was the natural aroma of old wood that had been carefully maintained.
Although the wooden floor underfoot has been worn over the years, it is still smooth and smooth, reflecting a soft luster.
The decoration in the villa is full of artistic flavor, with several exquisite oil paintings hanging on the walls, with soft and layered colors; the furniture is made of dark wood with simple and elegant lines, revealing a low-key luxury.
What struck him was that there were many modern facilities hidden inside the villa, and the rooms were equipped with advanced cooking equipment.
Coupled with the large lawn in the front and backyard.
400,000 is a huge bargain!
After Lange took a brief look, he was ready to check out other houses. After all, he still had many choices, and he didn’t have to buy a haunted house.
However, just as he was about to leave, he suddenly felt an inexplicable burning sensation in his palm - that was a sign that the system was accumulating a progress bar!
Lango suddenly turned his head and looked around, with a pale smile on his lips.
"I want this house! Sign the contract now!"
Murder House is from the American TV series "American Horror Story Season 1"
(End of this chapter)