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"Of course, once I buy the house, you are welcome to come anytime!" Gu Yunzhou replied with a smile. He felt much more relaxed after making the decision.

When they left Weiwei's residence again, the sun was already high in the sky. The streets were bustling with people coming and going. Although it lacked the towering skyscrapers and unique architectural styles of the Blue Star era, Jinzhou County was no less prosperous than any of Blue Star's second-tier cities.

"Yunzhou, what size house do you want to buy? Is it closer to the inner city or the academy? Jinzhou County is roughly divided into four areas: east, west, north, and south. The east is mostly inhabited by aristocratic families. Their mansions are mostly spacious, with deep courtyards and quiet environments.

"The north is a bustling place with shops and a dazzling array of goods. The south is mostly populated by ordinary people. As for the west, several major academies are located there. Because of the existence of the academies, there are many teahouses and book clubs there, and students love to go there to exchange ideas and study!"

Wei Yu gave Gu Yunzhou a detailed overview of the layout of Jinzhou County, giving him a clearer understanding of the place. The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant as they chatted.

Soon, they arrived at a dental clinic. This was a large dental clinic with a spacious and bright storefront and very neat interior.

"Greetings, gentlemen and ladies. Please come this way. I wonder if you are here today to look at houses, buy shops, or perhaps purchase servants. We recently received a batch of slaves from corrupt officials. They are all well-trained and can be used as soon as you bring them home. They are very popular!"

The boy guarding the door of the store saw a few people walk in, his eyes lit up, and he immediately came up to greet them with a smile on his face.

"I'd like to see a house, preferably one near the academy to the west. A house with two courtyards would be about the same size. Also, if there's a hardworking woman out there who can do the laundry, cooking, and cleaning, I'd recommend one!"

Gu Yunzhou thought about it and decided to buy a house on the west side near the academy, so that it would be convenient for him to go back and forth. As for the woman, he also considered that when he went to the academy, Qin would be left alone at home, and she would inevitably feel lonely in an unfamiliar place, so he wanted to find someone to keep her company.

The child's smile remained unchanged, and he immediately responded crisply: "Young Master, you've come at the right time. We happen to have several houses here that meet your requirements." "Young Master, you've come at the right time! We happen to have two houses that meet your needs. One of them was just listed for sale yesterday. It is said that the owner's son is very promising and brought the old couple to the capital. This house has just been renovated and looks almost like a new house!"

"Okay, lead the way. There will be a reward if you do a good job!" Wei Yu waved his hand, signaling the child not to talk nonsense and to go and see the place first.

The clerk responded quickly, then led the others westward. The first place they came to was the house that had just been put on the market yesterday. The house was indeed nice. Although it wasn't on the main street, it was not far from it, making it very convenient for going out and buying various items.

This is a typical two-courtyard house, and its meticulous care by its original owner is evident from its exterior. Entering the courtyard, the first thing that catches your eye is a flourishing osmanthus tree. Now that it's autumn, the rich fragrance of the osmanthus fills the air.

Under the osmanthus tree, the ground is paved with bluestone slabs in an orderly manner. A well and a set of stone tables and chairs are placed there, adding a sense of tranquility and elegance.

Continue walking in, and you can see that the main house is on the north side, with two side rooms on each side, with a reasonable layout.

On the right was a row of side rooms, including a kitchen, living room, and so on. Although the furniture had been moved out, touching the door frame revealed almost no dust, indicating that the previous owner had given it a thorough cleaning before leaving.

After carefully observing it, Gu Yunzhou nodded with satisfaction and asked, "Well, how much is this house for?"

Upon hearing this, the clerk immediately responded, "Sir, this house is priced at 2,500 taels of silver. If you think it's suitable, I can help contact the seller."

Gu Yunzhou nodded slightly, indicating that he understood. He looked around the yard again, wondering if it was worth the price.

Seeing this, the clerk quickly added, "Sir, although this house is not on the main street, the location is quite convenient, and the layout and facilities in the yard are very good. Take a look..."

"But the price is still a bit high!" Gu Yunzhou was secretly shocked. You know, the same courtyard can be bought for a maximum of five hundred taels in Liuyun Town. Jinzhou County is worthy of being a county seat, and the prices are really high.

"To answer your question, sir, because this house is in a good location and has not been renovated for long, although the owner is in a hurry to sell it, the asking price is indeed not cheap, at a flat price of two thousand five hundred taels!" The clerk hurriedly explained with a smile.

Gu Yunzhou raised his hand to interrupt him: "I understand, let's take a look at other houses first."

The waiter didn't dare to neglect and quickly led them to the next house. Along the way, the waiter did not forget to introduce the advantages of this house, trying to change Gu Yunzhou's mind. But Gu Yunzhou just listened quietly without expressing any opinions.

Soon, they arrived in front of another house. This house was slightly larger than the previous one, also with a courtyard, but the layout was slightly different.

The courtyard is filled with various flowers, plants and trees, which makes it look particularly elegant. The structure and decoration of the house are also more exquisite, which shows that it has been carefully designed.

Gu Yunzhou walked into the house and carefully inspected each room, nodding his head in satisfaction. Seeing this, the clerk was secretly delighted, thinking he could close the deal this time. However, when he mentioned the price again, Gu Yunzhou frowned.

"Two thousand nine hundred taels of silver? It's still a bit expensive." Gu Yunzhou shook his head and said.

The clerk quickly explained, "Sir, this house has a better location and is more beautifully decorated. It's definitely worth the price! If you really want it, we can negotiate."

After thinking for a moment, Gu Yunzhou said, "How about this, do you still have houses? I want to take a look!"

The clerk nodded helplessly and followed Gu Yunzhou to the next house. They looked at a few more houses, but none of them satisfied them. Either the price was too high, the location was not ideal, or the house was in poor condition.

There is a house that is quite close to the Academy of Literature, but it is located behind a restaurant. Even through the wall, you can hear the noisy sounds of the guests in the restaurant from time to time. This house is cheaper than the previous one, only two thousand taels.

"This won't do. Brother Gu, you have to study. It's too noisy here. Do you have any other houses? I tell you, don't fool us, or else!"

Wei Rao, who had been following silently, couldn't help it at this moment. He frowned and looked at the clerk in the dental clinic with some displeasure.