Chapter 279: Already Settled

"No need for pleasantries." Kuchiki Senya raised his cup: "Let's drink first, then talk."

So the fellow hurriedly raised his cup and clinked it against Kuchiki Senya's.

Kuchiki Senya took a sip and said, "Lord Zhang, you should have guessed why we're looking for you, right?"

"Of course I know." Zhang Ping said with a smile: "The deal between us has already been settled."

"Mm." Kuchiki Senya nodded: "Your price is very fair, but there's one more thing I have to tell you."

"Mr. Kuchiki, please go ahead."

"We don't actually plan to buy that residence." Kuchiki Senya said bluntly.

This answer was within Kuchiki Senya's expectations.

"Well..." Zhang Ping's brow lifted slightly: "Actually, Mr. Kuchiki, this residence is very important to me. I'm willing to sell it to you at a high price, and if you think it's too expensive, that can be discussed too."

This Zhang Ping was indeed quite sincere, and he wasn't throwing his weight around.

However, Kuchiki Senya said without the slightest hesitation: "Sorry, we cannot buy this residence."

"Why? Are the conditions I offered not attractive enough?" Zhang Ping clearly hadn't expected Kuchiki Senya to actually refuse his proposal.

"Lord Zhang, to be honest with you, I don't have the habit of buying houses, and what's more, our family's finances are also very tight—we simply can't come up with that much money." Kuchiki Senya spread his hands: "So, we can only regretfully give up."

After a pause, Kuchiki Senya continued to add: "This is the only form of compensation I can offer."

Hearing this, Danielle Xia Pu's eyes flickered for a moment.

Kuchiki Senya doing this was undoubtedly also sending her a message.

Danielle Xia Pu knew that her boss must be using this matter to test this Zhang Ping, and the result was also rather satisfactory to her.

Zhang Ping deliberated for a moment, then nodded: "I understand."

Though he was a bit disappointed, he didn't press the matter. After all, in his view, the value of this residence had already far exceeded his expectations—as long as the other party could accept this transaction, that was already very good.

Kuchiki Senya glanced at the Europa's Blade worn on his wrist, then said: "However, regarding this matter, I have a presumptuous request, and I wonder if Lord Zhang can grant it."

Although Kuchiki Senya said this, there wasn't the slightest trace of entreaty on his face. On the contrary, the fellow even revealed a faint smile, and within that smile seemed to hide a hint of mockery and mischief, making one's heart race involuntarily.

"Mr. Kuchiki, please go ahead." Zhang Ping said.

"Lord Zhang, could you resell this residence to me?" Kuchiki Senya said with a smile: "The price is negotiable."

"Uh..." Zhang Ping hadn't expected Kuchiki Senya to actually want to buy this residence. This really exceeded his expectations, and this Mr. County Magistrate's brain couldn't quite wrap around it for a moment.

His status was right here in Yangzhou—even the Prefect of Yangzhou wouldn't dare provoke him, let alone an outsider like Kuchiki Senya.

"Mr. Kuchiki, this... forgive my boldness in asking, but why do you wish to purchase this residence?" Zhang Ping asked Lin Aoxue beside him, after all, among the three people present, the one he understood least was the woman.

Lin Aoxue swept a casual glance at Kuchiki Senya. Her beautiful eyes were calm and unruffled, and she said in a cool voice: "Because this residence is very beautiful."

Very beautiful!

Hearing this, Zhang Ping gave a wry laugh twice. He suddenly realized that Lin Aoxue's simple three words were actually extremely intimidating, making him feel an irresistible pressure!

"Fine, I'll sell it to you, but I have one condition." Zhang Ping took a deep breath, then said: "I hope you can have this residence renovated."

"No problem." Kuchiki Senya agreed readily.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome, Lord Zhang. I think, if our cooperation goes smoothly, perhaps in the future we could cooperate elsewhere."

Saying this, the corner of Kuchiki Senya's mouth curved up slightly, his tone shifted, and he said: "I wonder if Lord Zhang has had any free time recently.