"Hmm..."
"Nanchang District, Changle Hot Spring Town, hsss... wasn't this place something else before?"
Looking at the hot spring address sent by Chen Zhiyu, Ah Qing muttered to herself and then widened her eyes, staring in shock at Qiu Lingling: "Isn't going clubbing atop our ancestors' graves in the middle of the night not a great idea?"
Qiu Lingling was taken aback, her expression turning a bit odd as she looked at the address given by Chen Zhiyu.
The location of the Hot Spring Town used to be a park, but before it was built, it was a famously chaotic burial ground.
Most people in Jiule City didn't really know the situation there, but after that gigantic archway was constructed, once the news aired, everyone knew what that place used to be.
"Huh? Isn't Lin Ying living in Xihu Garden?" Ansheng curiously poked her head out to glance at the address. She remembered the first time she met Lin Bingyun, it was at the super-luxurious flat in Xihu Garden.
"Chaotic burial ground or whatever... I feel like they shouldn't be fiercer than Sister Lin Fu." Ansheng inwardly joked.
The chaotic burial ground might not be auspicious, but when Ansheng thought of Old Lin and the Lin Clan, she quickly felt at ease.
The villagers buried beneath the chaotic burial ground might not have as many bodies under Old Lin's hands!
Which family is fiercer is clearly obvious; the villagers might be the weaker side and need some exorcising.
...
Although Ah Qing was a bit scared, because she was accompanied by the little fox, Qiu Lingling, and Ah Bai, she had no hesitation and sat in Qiu Lingling's car.
Driving out from the Tea Capital, following the navigation route to the Hot Spring Town, they saw the enormous and majestic archway in front of the villa area. Ah Qing was astonished, seeing such a large feng shui structure for the first time.
On top of the archway, there was even a parking lot and a building that seemed like a private club.
But clearly, people who weren't residents couldn't enter that private club.
"Over here, over here!"
After seeing the message on Weixin, Chen Zhiyu came out together with Lin Bingyun to welcome Ah Qing in, signaling her to drive the car inside.
Upon entering the row house street, Qiu Lingling, who was driving, saw the open space ahead, and just couldn't help but be stunned. She leaned out the car window and asked, "Where... where did the villas go?"
They had passed through the row house roads earlier, and the Hot Spring Town's layout had standalone villas in the front, with row houses arranged behind like a tic-tac-toe grid. Yet, after she drove onto this road, there were no villas to be found.
There was only a large brass gate, and the road seemed to abruptly end there.
"... Villas? All the villas were bought, the whole street along with the neighboring streets, bought and flattened to build a hot spring reception club instead."
Upon hearing Qiu Lingling's question, Chen Zhiyu couldn't help but speak up with a hint of sarcasm.
"Ah, this..."
Qiu Lingling was taken aback, glancing back at the other row house clusters, slowly forming a large question mark in her mind.
No way, wasn't this supposed to be a villa neighborhood? A neighborhood! Hello!
How could they carry out such illegal construction, would the property management agree?
"The community owners and management agreed," Lin Bingyun explained to the bewildered Qiu Lingling: "Most of the community owners are overseas, um... either in America, Star Island, or Xiangzhou, and they only come back around New Year."
"The whole neighborhood lacks vitality, so they all very much support the idea of building a guesthouse here to boost the activity level around, to make it livelier."
"Can it... really be like that?" Various question marks dotted across Qiu Lingling's forehead.
"Yes," Lin Bingyun said matter-of-factly, inviting everyone into the estate.
Ansheng looked strangely at Lin Bingyun.
"It was given by a debtor who owed the Lin Clan over fifty million dollars. With insufficient cash, they used the villa as interest payment instead."
"His teeth are not as hard as a crowbar," Lin Bingyun whispered to Master Fuli, explaining her family's background.
"The homeowners all love making money, and there are quite extensive overseas networks."
The individuals who bought in this neighborhood were among the first to become wealthy, intending to use it for investment purposes. However, due to shifts in Jiule City's development, this area became suburban, leaving the investments of these tycoons stuck.
The nature of the neighborhood owners is very complex, including but not limited to engaging in financial loans, cryptocurrency trading, arms trades, or some illegal mining, and working as cleanup for short-selling agencies.
The ways the owners make money tend to be somewhat shady, making them the types who easily offend others.
They've all run overseas, and currently, those residing in the community are engaged in legitimate businesses.
If you want the straight path, knock on the villa with lights on, but if you're looking to worship Mazu before heading abroad, go to the always dark villas, remember the house numbers, and ask management for a contact number to connect with the overseas gray circles.
"...As expected, I knew all the hidden tycoons like Xia Dong were overseas!"
Ansheng's lips twitched as she made a plaintive complaint.
Chaotic burial ground?
If they dared to show up, the community owners here would probably catch them to make ten-thousand soul banners.
"Everyone's here."
As the event's host, Lin Ying came early to the door to greet everyone, smiling and turning to Chen Zhiyu, she said, "How about it? Didn't I say, instead of booking a hot spring hotel room outside, why not host it at home?"
"Yes, yes..."
Chen Zhiyu rolled her eyes dramatically, having some reservations about Lin Ying's suggestion, but simply not voicing them in front of Ah Qing and others.
Goodness, building a house over a hot spring, have you considered the complex thoughts of urban management?
"Everyone come in and take a seat! I previously asked Sister Lin for help in arranging the celebration dinner. Today, I guess this villa is at my disposal..."
Chen Zhiyu gestured to Ah Qing and the others, signaling them to head to the backyard, where the food and hot springs, along with the servants, were busying about.
"Master Fuli..."
Lin Ying kept her smile, taking two steps back, holding Master Fuli alongside Ah Bai, and whispered:
"The people from the Security Bureau are looking for you, it seems to be about signing for some goods. They're waiting for you in the reception room at the end to the left on the second floor. I'll take Ah Qing and them inside to change clothes; there's no rush."
"The Security Bureau delivered goods to me?" Ansheng was momentarily stunned but quickly recalled it was the light weapon Old Li mentioned he'd help craft for her.
"Please take care of Ah Qing, while I go upstairs to sign for the delivery."
Ansheng softly uttered a small sigh and whispered in Lin Ying's ear.
"I'll cover for you to the best of my ability," Lin Ying smiled and set Master Fuli on the ground.
Ansheng glanced towards Ah Qing, lowered her body against the wall, then jumped up and pressed the elevator button, riding it upstairs.
Ah Bai looked and saw Master Fuli enter a sneaky mode and run, surprising him; he too stiffened and copied Master Fuli's movements, preparing to take the stairs upstairs.
"Ah Bai! Where do you think you're going!"
"If you dare to cause trouble here, I'll break your legs."
Compared to Master Fuli's stealthy creeping, Ah Bai was at least twice as big; as soon as he made a move, Qiu Lingling, who was walking ahead, immediately noticed, grabbing his dog head and dragging Ah Bai along.
"Awuu..."
Ah Bai looked helplessly at the elevator going up, Brother Fuli... if something comes up later, you remember to call out, okay!
I probably can't get away right now.