"Since that's the case, let's just calculate it and save you from making excuses to go back on your word later." The boss looked at Xiaoyao, his eyes full of contempt.

"Alright then, let's go to the accounting room and calculate the accounts! Mudan, you all continue practicing, I'll make up this time for you." As Xiaoyao got up to speak, he didn't forget to say something to Mudan and the others.

"Young master, how about we go with you? We know this place better." Mudan, Dujuan and others said.

"That works too. You can be witnesses, that would be better." Xiaoyao looked at Mudan and the others, nodding in agreement. He felt they indeed had some usefulness.

"Hmph!" The boss snorted very unhappily. This kid also had the potential of a kept man, hooking up with these loose women in just a few days.

"Let's start calculating accounts. Tell me, how many mu of land does Yihong Courtyard have, what's the market value, when were these buildings constructed, what materials were used, and the interior decorations and furnishings, tell me about those too..."

Xiaoyao began calculating with the accountant. At this time, everyone was amazed to discover that Xiaoyao's accounting abilities were also very advanced, making Yihong Courtyard's accountant sweat profusely.

Xiaoyao calculated the value of fixed assets, including depreciation costs. Almost every aspect was very accurate. Even if others came to assess it, the calculated value would be the same.

...

"Now let's calculate the courtesans' indenture contracts, these also belong to Yihong Courtyard..."

After calculating those fixed assets, Xiaoyao began calculating Yihong Courtyard's courtesans. Actually this also counted as fixed assets, but Xiaoyao felt it necessary to calculate separately, otherwise those women would definitely feel uncomfortable.

"A business like Yihong Courtyard shouldn't have others' debts, so there's no need to add that. We just need to subtract Yihong Courtyard's debts to get this courtyard's value. I calculated it, it should be seventy-eight thousand four hundred thirty taels, four hundred thirteen wen, seven fen, six hao. This value is detailed enough, right? If you have objections, you can find others to assess this value." Xiaoyao wrote all the details on a sheet of paper very clearly.

Regarding Xiaoyao's result, the boss wouldn't think there were problems, this was indeed correct. But the issue was that this matter shouldn't be calculated this way.

"This is just the visible value, but Yihong Courtyard's earning capacity and reputation, these are all intangible assets. What's most valuable about Yihong Courtyard is precisely these things, not some land or furniture." The boss looked at Xiaoyao and said.

"You said they're intangible, those are too illusory. I could consider them zero, or consider them money-losing goods. Unless you can turn them into money, saying anything is useless." Xiaoyao said directly. He knew those should be added, but he didn't want to calculate them, because now someone else owed him money. He couldn't possibly calculate more for the other party.

"Ask the accountant how much Yihong Courtyard takes in daily, this is visible." The boss said.

"That's just the past. Maybe this place suddenly can't make money anymore. I said these illusory things, if you turn them into money, then I'll acknowledge them." Xiaoyao naturally wouldn't acknowledge this.

"Fine, give me Yihong Courtyard for one month and I can show you how much money I can make." The boss said through gritted teeth.

"If we're talking like that, I could have made a lot of money in one month, but you didn't give me the money. Should I come to you for the losses in between?"

"How much can you make?"

"What do you think? I can make hundreds of thousands of taels in one night. In one month, maybe millions of taels. Oh right, you've owed me money for several days already, tens of thousands daily. How much should you owe me now?" Xiaoyao asked with a smile.

"You..." The boss wanted to say something but found that in this situation, whatever he said would be useless and would only hurt himself.

Now wanting to say Yihong Courtyard's value was higher than the debt was impossible. Having him just hand over Yihong Courtyard's contract was also impossible. Only giving him all the remainder would work.

"Fine, let's say Yihong Courtyard's value is seventy-eight thousand taels. Anyway, I'll give you the remaining one hundred thirty-two thousand, then you can give me Yihong Courtyard's contract." The boss said through gritted teeth, suppressing his anger.

"This naturally won't work. I didn't say I wanted to sell Yihong Courtyard, I was just calculating this account clearly. You still need to give me fifty-three thousand..." Xiaoyao wanted to continue with the following numbers and mention that he was generous enough not to want the copper coins at the end. But just then, the boss exploded again.

"Kid, what do you mean by this? Yihong Courtyard in your hands has no benefits. Just say how much money you want, I'll see if I can satisfy you. If I can't, I tell you, I'll take it back by force." The boss looked at Xiaoyao. He felt Xiaoyao's refusal to return it was extorting him, wasn't this taking advantage of someone's misfortune?

"I just want the money you owe. Do you think I'm extorting you? I truly like this Yihong Courtyard. Since heaven arranged for me to have the opportunity to possess it, naturally I won't go against heaven's will." Xiaoyao said very seriously, his expression looking like a devout believer.

This was heaven's arrangement, the greatest!

"What exactly do you mean? What will it take for you to give up Yihong Courtyard? Let me tell you, don't fail to appreciate kindness!" The boss roared.

"I won't sell it. This Yihong Courtyard has good feng shui and good people. I like it very much. Using it as a gift couldn't be better, after all, I got it for free without spending money." Xiaoyao waved his hand. His manner made the boss furious, jumping around and saying harsh words. Xiaoyao didn't know what specifically because he ignored it all.

"As a gift?"

Unlike the boss, Mudan and others were very satisfied with Xiaoyao's insistence on holding onto Yihong Courtyard. They even wanted to kiss Xiaoyao, but hearing this statement made them somewhat uncomfortable, he was actually treating this place as a gift for someone.

They didn't think Xiaoyao would give this to them. They had this self-awareness, even if Xiaoyao had a good and familiar relationship with them, he might not necessarily give them Yihong Courtyard, because its value was too high. Using the boss's words, tens of thousands couldn't correctly indicate its value.

Who was he planning to give such a large enterprise to?

"Mm, a gift. My family's Young Miss will definitely love it!" Xiaoyao said with a smile.

"Young Miss? Your family's?" The women were puzzled.

That's right, the Young Miss. This reason didn't need explanation, right? The Young Miss was someone who loved drinking flower wine. If she owned this Yihong Courtyard, she would definitely be very happy. She would soak here every day in a life of pleasure, this was one of her great wishes.

"Mm! I said before, I'm a servant. Above me, besides my master, there's also a Young Miss who loves drinking flower wine most." Xiaoyao said with a smile.

"Are you serious? Not joking?" Mudan and others looked at Xiaoyao, wanting to confirm he was joking, because this statement was really hard to imagine.

At this time, Mudan also remembered previous words, she seemed to have heard young master mention this Young Miss liking courtesans like them. She hadn't paid much attention then. Could it be this Young Miss had very special preferences?

"Mm, really, not joking. My family's Young Miss has somewhat different preferences. She likes women. Wine and women are her two great hobbies. She loves drinking flower wine when she has nothing to do." Xiaoyao nodded and said.

"..."

So it really was like this...

The women thought about serving a woman, this scene was truly somewhat nauseating and hard to imagine. However, they had heard of such things. Some women indeed liked women, just as some men liked men. It was just that they had never witnessed such things personally.

"Don't worry, my family's Young Miss won't do anything particularly excessive to you, at most kiss your mouth, touch a bit..." Xiaoyao said with a smile.

"..."

"Are you finished talking? Are you treating me as transparent?" The boss was angry. He had no interest in knowing who the Young Miss was, didn't want to know Xiaoyao's identity, he only wanted to get Yihong Courtyard.

"Now it's none of your business. You'd better give me the remaining money, then welcome to drink flower wine and find courtesans at our place!" Xiaoyao said to the boss with a smile, one should smile when treating customers.

"Ah, welcome. Old... no, welcome Master Wang to our Yihong Courtyard. Whatever type of courtesan you want, pick freely. Considering our past host-guest relationship, we'll give you a discount." Mudan and others also cooperatively said.

"You... Kid, just wait and see. You'll definitely regret this decision." The boss, no, Master Wang, pointed at Xiaoyao and left angrily. He knew staying here was useless and would go back to think of other methods.

"Young master, what should we do? This Master Wang isn't ordinary. He's the head of the Wang family. The Wang family's influence in Silver Heart City isn't small, no less than the Qi family." Mudan looked at Xiaoyao with some worry after Master Wang left.

"What do you mean what should we do? We continue, those practicing qin practice qin, those practicing painting practice painting!" Xiaoyao said indifferently.

"Young master, aren't you worried about Master Wang causing trouble?" Mudan was still somewhat worried.

"What's to fear? I'm leaving tomorrow. What trouble can he cause me? When my Young Miss comes to take over this place later, there's no need to worry about trouble either. If she doesn't cause trouble for others, they should thank heaven." Xiaoyao said without much concern.

Xiaoyao had already thought about it, even if this Master Wang was very powerful, he could only cause him trouble for one night. After that, it wouldn't be his concern. He believed he should be able to handle one night.

(End of Chapter)