"Cough cough..."
Hearing those words, the boss's face darkened. He hurriedly chuckled dryly, "Old master, what are you saying? This mansion is a five-sectioned mansion, and it is located in such a good location. 150,000 per month, it really isn't expensive at all..."
"Not expensive?"
Zhang Xuan's lips curled up, "The original owner of this mansion is called Du Qiao. It's true that he was a merchant, but he didn't die. Because he met with bandits, his business suffered a huge setback. Initially, he wanted to sell this place, but he wasn't able to find a buyer within a short period of time. Thus, he could only rent it. The agreement he made with you is 50,000 per month, and you will take 15% as commission... Yet, you are asking me for 150,000 now. Isn't your appetite big? "
"Old master, you... you..."
Hearing his words, the boss retreated two steps.
Are you for real?
He did sign a contract with Du Qiao for this mansion, and just like what the other party said, it was only 50,000 per month. Just that... this was considered a trade secret. When they signed the contract, they didn't tell anyone about it. How did this fellow know about it so clearly?
"Why? Are you trying to deny it? " Zhang Xuan looked at him impassively, "You made the deal at the Emerald Pavilion three months ago, and the person accompanying you was the top beauty, Lady Cui Ling. You drank Lingbo Drunken Wine that was around eight years old, ate Realgar Rabbit Meat, and even got Ming Xinyue to play a tune for you. After the deal was sealed, you even called three ladies over... Do you want me to recount all of these things to you?"
"Ah..."
As though he had seen a ghost, the boss was horrified.
The other party's words were accurate, as though he had seen it with his own eyes.
This was too frightening!
"You... Who in the world are you?"
Fearful, the boss's face trembled.
Standing before the other party, it was as though all of his hypocrisy had been stripped away. He couldn't help but feel guilty.
"I am just a tenant, and I don't want to be taken advantage of!"
Zhang Xuan's expression was calm.
"I was blinded by greed. This mansion is just like what old master said, 50,000 per month!" Hearing the other party say so much in a single breath, the boss was truly frightened. Not daring to waste his breath, he hurriedly replied.
"En!" Seeing that the other party had admitted to it, Zhang Xuan nodded his head in satisfaction. Casually taking out a stack of gold notes, he said, "Here is a hundred thousand gold coins. I'll book it for a month first, and for the rest of it, get me some servants. Also... You can stay here as my butler for the time being. If you perform well, putting aside fifty thousand, even a hundred thousand gold coins, I'll give you as much as you want.
As a master teacher, it was impossible for him to clean up such a huge manor himself. Thus, it was a must for him to have servants and maids.
As for why he wanted this guy to be his butler, it was even simpler.
You're good at swindling money!
Daring to ask for three times the original price, he was definitely courageous enough.
The reason why he pretended to be a great teacher was to earn some quick money, and he was lacking such talents.
"Give me as much as I want?"
The boss's breathing quickened.
Even if he opened a rental center, he would at most earn ten to twenty thousand gold coins a year. Take this mansion for example, there might not be anyone willing to rent it in a year or two. Even if the other party didn't take the bait, it would be useless.
This was precisely the reason why he was so excited upon seeing the other party take out a hundred thousand gold coins so casually.
The heck, he knew that he was a big customer, but to think that he would be even bigger than a cow's leg.
"Why? You aren't willing? "
"No... No, I'm willing." The boss hurriedly took the gold notes. His movements were even faster than when he dodged the attack earlier.
It would be a miracle if he wasn't willing to accept such a good deal.
"Un! I will only be staying in Tianxuan City for a period of time. If you serve me well, I'll allow you to earn ten years' worth of income within a month. As for how you should choose... I believe you should know. "Seeing that the fellow was tactful, Zhang Xuan nodded his head in satisfaction.
"Don't worry, old master. I will serve you well."
Hearing the other party's promise, the boss hurriedly nodded his head.
Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
In order to gain the loyalty of a person, one had to use both carrot and stick. The first thing he did was to expose the other party's schemes and make the other party respect him. After which, he tossed out huge benefits. It would be weird if the other party wasn't convinced.
"What's your name?"
"I am Sun Qiang!" The boss hurriedly replied. "Old master, you can call me Xiao Qiang in the future!"
"Xiao Qiang?" A bizarre expression appeared on Zhang Xuan's face.
"Yes!" Sun Qiang hurriedly nodded his head.
"I have some instructions for you right now."
Suppressing the urge to call the other party a 'cockroach', Zhang Xuan waved his hands and said, "First, gather all the servants and servants in the residence tonight. I want to see them when I come tomorrow. Second, through your connections, spread the news that I am staying in this residence. Just say that... the passing master teacher 'Yang Xuan' will be staying here for a short period of time. The wider the news, the better. "
Since he couldn't use his real name, he had to use a fake one. Yang Xuan was his online alias in his previous life, so he casually used it.
"Master teacher?"
Shocked, Sun Qiang lifted his head to look at the old master doubtfully.
"Un, I am a master teacher and I intend to look for something here. Thus, you have to spread the news, the wider the better."
Zhang Xuan harrumphed and continued, "There should still be some leftover after the hundred thousand gold notes I gave you to recruit servants. Use this money to do this well and you will be rewarded handsomely. Judging from your cultivation, you should have been stuck at Zhenqi realm pinnacle for more than a decade. It isn't much for me to guide you in breaking through during this period of time in Tianxuan Royal City."
"Thank you, old master." Sun Qiang hurriedly kneeled on the floor.
Just as the other party said, he had been stuck at Zhenqi realm pinnacle for more than a decade. However, he was unable to find a way to break through. If he could receive the guidance of a master teacher, it would only be a matter of time before he reached Fighter 4-dan.
Discreetly lifting his head to take a look, he saw the old master whom he had just met standing quietly under the setting sun with his hands behind his back. A faint yellow glow shrouded his body, making him seem as though he was an untouchable deity.
Upon seeing this sight, he felt deep respect for the other party.
He had no doubts about the other party's identity as a master teacher.
If he wasn't a master teacher, how could he be able to point out his internal dealings so easily? If he wasn't a master teacher, how could he be so rich and generous...
More importantly, the other party's disposition and actions naturally carried an air of superiority. If someone were to say that he wasn't a master teacher now, he would think that the other party was lying.
"Old master, don't worry. I will definitely do this well."
Responding, Sun Qiang was filled with vigor.
Master teachers are the most esteemed group of people in the world. Even the king of Tianxuan Kingdom, Emperor Shen Zhui, has to treat them with respect. For an ordinary figure like him to be able to serve such a person, it is truly a blessing of three lifetimes.
"Go!"
Seeing that the other party was completely convinced, Zhang Xuan waved his hands.
"Yes!" Sun Qiang walked out excitedly.
Upon seeing him leave, Zhang Xuan let go of his pride, stretched his back lazily and sighed.
"To think that acting cool would be so tiring..."
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