Chapter 8

"About that house!" Lin Hai laughed and said, "There aren't any good properties available at Yang Ying's place; only that house has some superficial appeal. Here's what you should do: after the client comes downstairs, give them our agency's business card and see if you can get them to come to our agency to choose a house."

"Got it, Brother Hai," Chen Zhongping immediately replied.

After hanging up the phone, he waited downstairs.

Before long, Zhang Yu, the girl with glasses, and Zhao Guangjian walked out of the building.

Zhang Yu and the girl with glasses both knew Chen Zhongping. Seeing him standing there, they couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Chen Zhongping smiled slightly and walked directly toward Zhao Guangjian. When he reached Zhao Guangjian, he politely said, "Sir, are you looking for a house? I'm a real estate agent from Anmei Agency. Here's my business card."

With that, he took out a business card and respectfully presented it to Zhao Guangjian with both hands.

It's no wonder he's a top salesperson; his professionalism is indeed high.

However, openly poaching clients is a major taboo in the industry. It's usually done covertly, not like this, which is clearly asking for trouble. This also shows that he doesn't take Jiabao Agency seriously and is openly bullying them.

"Hello," Zhao Guangjian took the business card from Chen Zhongping, glanced at it, and said, "Where is your agency located?"

"It's right across from Jiabao Agency. We have many more properties than Jiabao, and we have more good houses. I can guarantee you'll find a house that suits you. The house upstairs is really strange; it doesn't even get proper ventilation when the windows are open. Don't be tempted by the low price. Many clients have regretted their decision after paying a deposit, losing both time and money." Chen Zhongping was quite articulate.

"I understand, thank you for the reminder," Zhao Guangjian said, putting the business card in his pocket.

"Sir, may I ask your surname? Do you have time to visit our agency now?" Chen Zhongping asked with a smile.

"I'm afraid I don't have time today. Let's talk on the phone tomorrow," Zhao Guangjian said.

"Okay, okay... We'll talk tomorrow... I won't disturb you further, I'll be on my way..." Chen Zhongping was very tactful. He nodded and bowed, then glanced smugly at Su Hong and Zhang Yu before turning to leave.

Zhao Guangjian didn't say anything more. Although he harbored some hope, he knew that the chances of the house being ventilated within half an hour were very low.

Other agencies knew about the problems with this house, so it seemed that the house was indeed not good and the issues were no longer a secret.

He got into the car, and the girl with glasses didn't have the nerve to get in, so she stood outside the car.

Zhang Yu took the keys from the girl with glasses, saying he was going to buy a pack of cigarettes, and headed to a nearby supermarket. Zhang Yu smoked, but his habit was light, and he could go without. At the supermarket, he bought a small mirror and a cheap pack of cigarettes for 6 yuan, then headed straight to Building 8.

He took the elevator to the 20th floor and entered room 2006. He quickly walked to the window. He knew the situation was urgent, and if he didn't solve the problem immediately, the client might be poached by the other agency.

Zhang Yu bit his finger and started drawing on the back of the mirror. He was drawing a spirit-breaking talisman. The solar halo spirit is not very powerful among spirits and is relatively easy to dispel.

Normally, talismans are drawn using cinnabar and talisman paper, which is a standard practice. However, he didn't have cinnabar, and even if he did, the talismans he drew wouldn't work.

The reason is that talisman writing requires both the talisman and the inscription. The talisman paper is easy to buy, but the inscription cannot be purchased; it must be granted by a temple. The old man who taught Zhang Yu didn't have the authority to grant inscriptions, so Zhang Yu only knew how to draw talismans. However, he could still use them by substituting his blood for the inscription and using his internal energy to activate the talisman's power.

After years of practice, his internal energy was still quite weak, but it was enough to draw a talisman.

Soon, the spirit-breaking talisman was completed. He raised the mirror toward the sun and shouted, "Break!"

As soon as he spoke, the mirror flashed with light and then made a "crack" sound. The complete round mirror cracked in Zhang Yu's hand, and glass shards fell to the floor. Zhang Yu was shocked; he never expected this to happen.

However, a gentle breeze soon blew in from the window, and the room instantly became much fresher. Even the sunlight became normal, warm and gentle, no longer harsh.

"I did it!" Zhang Yu was so excited he almost shouted.

He clenched his fists tightly, no longer feeling the pain in his fingers.

After about five minutes, with the breeze blowing in, the temperature in the room gradually cooled down, and the stuffy, dizzy feeling disappeared.

This was his first time using a talisman to dispel a spirit, and he didn't expect it to work. He felt a bit tired, but the joy in his heart was enough to make him ignore it.

Zhang Yu lit a cigarette, rested for a moment, and then went downstairs to meet Zhao Guangjian.

When he reached the car, Zhang Yu gently knocked on the window. Zhao Guangjian opened the door and asked, "Is it fixed now?"

"It should be fine. Let's go up and check," Zhang Yu said with a smile.

The three of them went upstairs. Zhang Yu had just locked the door of room 2006. He unlocked it again and went in first. Zhao Guangjian followed, and the girl with glasses came in last. They were originally a bit nervous, and the dizziness they had felt earlier made them want to vomit.

But now, as soon as they entered, there was no stuffiness or dizziness.

"Huh?" The girl with glasses exclaimed in surprise, moving around the room. The breeze from the window was much fresher than when they were downstairs.

She was very puzzled. The last time she came, she almost fainted on the spot. The house was rumored to be very strange, so how could the feeling from before be completely gone in such a short time?

Although she was not very smart, she wasn't stupid. Zhang Yu had just gone upstairs with the keys, and now the house had changed dramatically. It was clear that Zhang Yu had done something. How did he do it? She couldn't imagine.

Zhao Guangjian felt the freshness in the room and checked each room. The layout was indeed good, and at this price, it was a great deal.

"I'll take this house!" Zhao Guangjian said directly.

"Really?" The girl with glasses was overjoyed.

"Of course!" Zhao Guangjian said with a smile.

However, he paused and added, "Not yet. I need to have my wife come and see it. This is a big decision, and I can't make it alone."