Others are fleeing famine, but I am a salted fish

Basically, there are four families' houses that are more in line with their needs, but the real estate and land used as collateral in the government office can only be bought and not rented. Team leader Shen also gave them a heads-up in advance to prevent these people from holding unrealistic fantasies.

The two families owned two good plots of land in the east and west of the city. Both houses had four courtyards, with carved beams and painted rafters, and carved railings and jade bricks.

One family was set up while doing business abroad and lost a large sum of money. They were short of money and owed the other party a long time. They were sued by the government, and the county magistrate ordered the confiscation of the defendant's property according to the law, and after selling all the property, the money was returned to the plaintiff.

Another family was a dandy son who was greedy for money and addicted to gambling. He won money at first, but soon things went south. He lost more and more, and finally lost everything.

I heard that the elder in the family was so angry at the playboy that he vomited blood and died on the spot. In order to raise money to redeem the person from the gambling house owner, his father went out to borrow money from his friends, but was killed by bandits on the way.

After learning of her husband's death, the mother almost collapsed and followed her husband. However, considering that her good-for-nothing only son was still detained by the gambling house, she took all the valuable land and houses in the family to pay off the debt to the gambling house.

But who would have thought that the gambling house owner would not accept it and made it clear that he only wanted real money.

The woman had no choice but to sell her property. Unexpectedly, her husband's former business friends saw that their family was in trouble, not only did not help, but also added insult to injury, and tried their best to lower the price. In a fit of anger, the woman entrusted all her property to the county government for auction. She was willing to accept the price no matter how much it was sold. She only asked the government to help communicate with the gambling house owner, telling them that she was trying her best to raise money, asking them not to hurt her children, and that she would pay back the money as soon as possible.

Lin Xiaoyue learned from Team Leader Shen that there were almost no laws prohibiting gambling in this imaginary dynasty. Gambling houses and brothels were operated as entertainment venues and paid large amounts of taxes to the government. Therefore, paying back debts was recognized by the government here.

The topic has gone off track. The above are two houses in the city that are about to be auctioned by the government. Because of the good location, large area, and luxurious decoration inside the house, the starting price is five thousand taels or more, which is relatively high.

The other two properties were located in the suburbs, and the sellers were two families in the city.

The location is a bit remote, but it is large enough, and it is across the mountain from the nearest village, which is a good and secluded place. There are also several hundred acres of land in the manor, and a large area of ​​fruit trees is planted on the mountain behind the house.

Lin Xiaoyue's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she asked the starting price of the manor. If possible, she would like to take over these two manors.

It doesn’t matter how far it is. Others may not like such a secluded and quiet village, but it is exactly the dream village she has always dreamed of.

Who would have known that her biggest dream was to live in a remote place far away from human habitation and without zombies, picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence and leisurely enjoying the view of the southern mountains. That was the salted fish life she longed for the most.

When everyone saw Lin Xiaoyue's unconcealed eager expression, they were inexplicably infected and moved, but they felt bitter in their hearts.

That is a farm that only rich people can afford. It has nothing to do with poor people like them.

Grandpa Lin and Old Man Lin both wanted to persuade their daughter to be more down-to-earth. Although they had just ended their days of wandering and hoped to have clothes to wear and a roof over their heads, and no longer have to climb mountains and wade through water, they still had to do things within their means.

Didn't you hear what Team Leader Shen said? Even if it was a farm in the suburbs, the starting price would be more than 2,300 taels. Where would they get so much money?

Lin Xiaoyue ignored everyone's persuasion, stroking her chin and thinking, I don't know how long I have to wait before I can start bidding? How many things are there in my space that I can sell for silver.

After all, everyone had been with Lin Xiaoyue for about a month, so it was clear to them that she was trying to take over those two farms in the suburbs.

It’s over, it’s over, it’s over. Where will the money come from?

Grandpa Lin and the others were having a headache, thinking that they had to set up the business immediately. However, in the inn, whether it was distilling liquor or making instant noodles, it was not very convenient.

These are all secret recipes they make. What if someone sees them?

No, no, no, grandpa thought that he had to find a place to rent first, so that it would be much more convenient to do things.

Lin Xiaoyue took the lead in talking to Team Leader Shen about going to the county government office with him tomorrow. After all, it was Team Leader Shen who brought back the news, and she thought the team leader could have some say over the county government office. If she went with Team Leader Shen, she would also be able to benefit from it.

By the way, she also asked about the time of the auction. If possible, she would like to reserve the farm before the auction. However, she didn't know what the county government's rules and regulations were for auctioning farms.

At the same time, she also wanted to go to the village to see the specific situation.

In short, no matter what the rules are, we have to go there tomorrow.

The Lin family's team was close to the officials and they were chatting non-stop in the lobby of the inn. The two sides were chatting back and forth and seemed to be having a great time. Others couldn't help but wonder what was going on.

In particular, the two families who came to Wanbao Town with them were sitting in different corners of the lobby.

Among them, a family of five of a small vendor was sitting at the table, eating while looking at the Lin family team from time to time. Seeing them talking and laughing with the officials, he wanted to eavesdrop, but he was too far away to hear clearly what they were talking about.

The merchant's surname is Hong. His 18-year-old eldest son, Hong Fuhai, has become much more mature after experiencing the hardships of fleeing famine.

Seeing this, Hong Fuhai couldn't help but think about it. He leaned close to his father and whispered, "Dad, I looked at those people this afternoon. They didn't have any houses in the pawnshop, so I guess they are not wealthy people. But these officials are surprisingly nice to them. I don't know if they have made arrangements or have some connections or backgrounds. Do you think we should get closer to them?"

It is said that businessmen are profit-driven. For the Hong family who are engaged in business, they naturally understand the importance of interpersonal management.

Moreover, the bread they brought out last night attracted a large number of refugees, and even officials were scrambling to buy them. The head of the Hong family, who had a keen sense of smell, naturally saw the huge potential in it.

He also wanted to build good relationships with this group of people, but he could not find a suitable entry point.

I had thought that while I was looking at houses at the brokerage firm in the afternoon, I would get close to these people. By the way, if I could buy a house that was adjacent or nearby, I would be able to move around more easily in the future.

Who knows, the Hong family might have a chance to get involved in their noodle business.