Extraordinary North America: Where are the magical partners? - Chapter 4

Chapter 4 Murder House?

Chapter 4 Murder House? That night, in Kevin's RV, Rango and his friends discussed their views on the jobs in detail.

Rango felt that with millions of cleanly laundered U.S. dollars in his bank account, he could open his own store and become a boss, or buy a piece of land in the suburbs and become a farmer as he had imagined before. There was no need for him to work for others.

Kevin thinks it's a good idea to be a boss, but it's impossible to open a store smoothly in a short period of time with New York's complicated market policies. It may take a month to get business licenses, sales tax permits, employee health certificates and other things. It's better to find a reliable job now, and then consider becoming his own boss after successfully adopting Emma home.

As for Teddy, he was already drunk, lying on the sofa and playing with the label strip below like he was having an erotic dream. "OK!"

Rango slammed the table, stood up and said, "I will go to look at houses tomorrow morning, and then go to the museum for an interview in the evening. Remember to tell your uncle."

After saying this, he picked up Teddy's neck and prepared to go out to find a five-star hotel to stay for a night.

"etc."

Kevin quickly stopped him and said, "Why don't you just sleep here for one night? Why are you going out?"

Rango paused and turned to look at the narrow sofa and the crowded aisle. "I don't think this is necessary."

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The next day.

After enjoying a comfortable night's sleep at Manhattan's top Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Rango and Teddy went to Long Island to look at houses in high spirits.

It is worth mentioning that after arriving in Long Island, Rango was immediately fascinated by this place.

As expected, it is the richest area in New York after the Upper East Side. It is so quiet in the early morning.

There are no noisy engine sounds or horn honks on the streets, only residents who get up early for morning exercises and take a leisurely walk.

Although the trees on both sides appear 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 seem a bit monotonous after a while, but for Lango, who grew up in Queens and later moved to Africa, this place is like a paradise without any noise or pollution!

"Mr. Winchester, your visit is a coincidence. I happen to have several houses for sale."

The agent enthusiastically introduced while driving, "But I think it's better to determine your budget first, which can save you a little more time."

As soon as Rango heard this, he knew it was time to show off. He cleared his throat and casually held up five fingers.

"five million?!"

The agent was surprised and said, "Oh, this is a huge sum of money. Ninety percent of the luxury villas in Long Island will open their doors to you!"

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Rango was stunned for a moment. He clearly meant five hundred thousand, so how did this guy misunderstand it as five million? Do I look like a rich person?

He was about to open his mouth to explain when the car suddenly stopped. The agent, who was almost laughing, pointed at the house next to the car and shouted, "It's here!"

"Two acres of land for sale, with a house area of ​​15,000 square feet, Super Big!!! Facing south, with 14 rooms, 8 bathrooms, 6 garages! And a nine-foot high basement! For an upper-class person like you, Mr. Winchester, this is definitely the perfect choice!"

Looking at the villa in front of him that looked like a small manor, Rango nodded with a stiff smile.

This doesn't look like a place you can live in for half a million dollars.

But now that I'm here, I still have to maintain my toughness.

He looked around, pretending to admire it, and then asked casually, "What is the price of this villa?"

"Four million seven hundred thousand dollars!" the agent said excitedly, "This is the biggest price reduction in the past five quarters! Mr. Winchester, you absolutely cannot miss this great opportunity!"

Fake!

Rango couldn't help but curse inwardly, thinking that he had mentioned this unnecessarily. This house was not something that someone like him could afford.

It was only when I arrived in New York that I realized how little money I had. But if I refuse like this, it would seem a bit embarrassing.

Just as he was thinking about how to politely decline, Teddy suddenly pointed to a slightly old villa across the street and asked, "What's the situation with that house? It seems to be somewhat out of tune with the architectural style of this wealthy area."

The agent's smile suddenly became a little awkward. He organized his words and said, "That house has a history of hundreds of years. Although the exterior is a little old, the interior has been completely renovated. However, I do not recommend that you buy that house because…"

The agent thought for a moment and then said truthfully, "There have been many murders and disappearances in this house. Although the price has been reduced to 40%, I don't think it's suitable for a successful person like you, Mr. Winchester."

Rango suddenly realized what was going on. No wonder the luxury house next door had been on sale for several quarters but no one was interested in buying it. It turned out that the house opposite was haunted.

However, after hearing the keyword of 40% off, Rango couldn't help but ask, "How much is this old house for?"

"Four hundred thousand"

Hearing that Rango was interested in buying, the agent stopped being coy and began to explain the purchase conditions in detail: "You only need to pay a down payment of nearly 100,000 yuan at one time, and then pay a monthly payment of more than 3,000 yuan, and there is also a property tax of 1.7 yuan per year."

The agent started to settle accounts with him one by one.

It's not that he is meddling in other people's business, but it's a requirement of the U.S. real estate licensing law that he must clearly inform his clients of all potential risks.

House prices in the United States are very stable and rarely see big increases. Instead, they do fall sharply several times from time to time during financial crises.

In other words, the house on this land does not have any investment value.

Add to that the annual property tax of one to five percent, and there is actually no difference between buying a house and renting one.

So generally speaking, unless it is for marriage, childbirth or work reasons, almost no one here would spend money specifically to buy a house.

This is hundreds of thousands of dollars. It would be more cost-effective to use it to buy Coca-Cola stocks than to buy a house!

Looking at the old-fashioned villa not far away, Rango lit a cigarette with interest and said, "Take me in to have a look."

A few minutes later, under the guidance of the agent, Rango and his companion entered the villa.

As soon as I stepped into the porch, a faint woody fragrance hit me, which was the natural fragrance of old wood that had been carefully maintained.

Although the wooden floor under your feet has been worn by years, it is still smooth and reflects a soft luster.

The decoration inside the villa is full of artistic atmosphere. There are 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 caught his attention was that there were many modern facilities hidden inside the villa, and the rooms were equipped with advanced cooking equipment.

Plus the large lawns in the front and back yards. Four hundred thousand is a great bargain! After a quick look, Rango decided to check out other houses. After all, he had many options and 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 progress! Rango suddenly turned his head and looked around, a sharp smile appearing on the corner of his mouth.

"I want this house! Sign the contract now!"

Murder House is from the American TV series "American Horror Story Season 1"

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