Chapter IX Intermediary Companies
The group drove to Adams Town around noon. The area here is not large, and it is even worse than that of some small towns and villages in China. The permanent population of the town is about 20,000. Although the United States has a developed economy and a vast territory, the total population of the country is not very large. Moreover, the population is concentrated in bustling metropolises. Many border towns can be called deserted.
"According to the clues I found in the villa yesterday, the previous homeowner bought the house after signing a contract with the agent. After their family disappeared mysteriously, the house was sold at a low price by the male owner's cousin, and he returned to the agent after going around. It was not until last week that Jim and his family bought it." The academic master said while driving.
Everyone drove all the way and found the agency according to the navigation prompts. As soon as Jiang Li and others walked to the door, they met a middle-aged man in a suit and tie.
"Isn't this Mr. Jim's family? Why are you here today? Is there something wrong with the new house?" After the other party said hello, the system prompt appeared in the mind of the player: the person's name is John Ford, the real estate agent who reselled the house to Jim's family before.
Jiang Li noticed that when he saw his family appear, a hint of nervousness appeared on John Ford's face. It seemed that he was caught off guard by the fact that they suddenly came to the door without saying hello in advance.
But this is not the point. Generally speaking, when the real estate agent sees the owner coming to the door, he will not react like this, nor will he ask questions about the house. The other party's reaction can also prove that the house is indeed strange, and he has always known about these situations, but he did not inform the Jim family in advance during the transaction.
"Yes, after moving into the new home, we always feel that it is strange there." The Shui Ling Shadow on the side also observed the change of the other party's expression, so she showed an anxious expression and looked at the other party with Jiang Li's arm in his arms.
Of course, Jiang Li understood what she meant, and then lowered his voice and said to the real estate agent with a stern face, "Yes, at first we thought it was a rat at home, but since the night before, inexplicable knocks and footsteps would sound in the house every night, and these movements bothered our family."
As he said that, Jiang Li walked forward, looked down at the other party with his height advantage, and grabbed his collar: "I came to my door today, I hope your company can give us an explanation. You must know that over the past few days, our family has almost been tortured and collapsed!"
"Mr. Jim, don't be excited." Sure enough, John Ford looked even more nervous when facing their doubts.
"Especially you, you concealed a lot of our affairs about this house at that time, right? I remember this account and I tell you that even if this bullshit house cannot be sold out in the end, I will definitely complain to you, this guy, and let you lose your job!" After many copies, Jiang Li's acting skills can now be said to be perfect. After his threat, the agent was stunned.
"Mr. Jim, please say something... Why do you make things difficult for me like a small employee? I admit that I did hide some things during the transaction, but there is nothing I can do about it..."
"Damn guy!" Jiang Li continued with a gloomy face, "What are you hiding from us? Tell me quickly."
"It's really inconvenient here. The information is still in my office. Let's do it, I'll ask you two to sit upstairs." After hearing what he said, Jiang Li snorted coldly and let go of John Ford.
The other party tidied up his collar, looked around hesitantly, and whispered: "Your family is so eye-catching, why not do this..." After he said that, he quickly walked to Mao Pingduo, who played the eldest daughter, took out some money from his pocket and smiled: "Uncle has something to discuss with your parents, children, there is a great ice cream shop opposite, you can go there to have some desserts, your parents will be back soon."
Mao Ping took the money and glanced at the Shadow of Shui Ling. Seeing the other party nodding, she took the money quietly. As for the top student, he was not worried that the two people would hide any clues. After all, Jiang Fengmian and Shadow of Shui Ling were not familiar with each other, and even if the information was obtained, it was completely public. Therefore, he took his girlfriend Shannai with confidence and walked with the others.
"Dad, I don't want to eat ice cream." At this moment, Jim's youngest daughter, Amelia, suddenly ran to Jiang Li's feet, and tugged at his pants while humming and acting coquettishly.
"Sorry, I really don't feel at ease to let her brothers and sisters watch it, so it's better to keep it with you." Jiang Li smiled calmly and bent down and hugged his little daughter.
"It's okay, please come upstairs, please." The real estate agent naturally didn't care too much, but reached out to lead them upstairs. Jiang Li walked at the end with Duan Xiyan in his arms, and the smile on his face disappeared instantly.
"The acting skills are good, and it's much better than before." Duan Xiyan hugged his neck and leaned in Jiang Li's ear and whispered something.
"Is this really good?" After hearing this, Jiang Li showed a look of hesitation on his face.
"Just listen to me. We are determined to win the props in this mission." Duan Xiyan said seriously.
John Ford took three people into the elevator. After reaching the office on the fifth floor, he asked Jim and his wife to sit down, and then closed the door cautiously. He sat in front of the two, sighed first, then opened the drawer, found a stack of information from it, and handed it to them: "Villa 2575 in the suburb of Adams was built in 1915. At first, a man from North Carolina named Milo Mason moved his family to a community in Robertson County, Tennessee. Many years later in Tennessee, Mason bought some land and a large house for his family, which was the predecessor of Villa 2575."
John Ford told them that in the next few years, Milo Mason gradually acquired more land, his stake increased to 300 acres, and he acquired surrounding houses for planting fields. Soon, Mason became a famous local landlord.
"Mr. Jim, I hope you can believe what I said next. Since you promised me that you will not pursue what happened before the house, and then I will not deceive you any news." John Ford said solemnly.
Chapter completed!