He had decided too quickly, Zhao Guang thought regretfully as he sat in the taxi.
There was no choice, the car was good, but there was no stock available, so he had to wait a bit longer. Zhao Guang still took a taxi back, and the items he had bought would arrive in a few days too.
For the next few days, Zhao Guang didn't plan to visit the other world, but instead intended to heal his injuries while waiting.
It had to be said, his physique had really changed, and the speed of recovery was very fast.
In a few more days, he would probably be completely healed. However, it seemed like the issue of home security had to be addressed now. Yes, that bathroom, or rather, the Space Gate, was something that changed his destiny.
If it was discovered by others, he would be dead meat.
He couldn't do much, but the essentials still needed to be done.
Thinking this, Zhao Guang set off again, this time to find a security door manufacturer. Because of the extra payment, the technicians came to Zhao Guang's house that same day with a security door.
"This is the place, we'll take down this old one shortly."
The technician looked at the frame of the main door, which was somewhat old, but the security door seemed still usable. In this kind of tube-shaped building, was it really necessary to replace the new security door completely—wouldn't just replacing the lock do?
Zhao Guang came out and handed the technicians a cigarette. "Not this place, over here."
He pulled the technician further inside and then pointed to a spot. The technicians looked at each other, puzzled, "Are you sure about this place? If I am not mistaken, this should be the bathroom."
"Right, this is the bathroom, and I want to install a large door over it."
"Installing a security door over the bathroom doesn't seem to make much sense."
"Who says it makes no sense? I'm doing this to protect my privacy."
The technician gave him a strange look: "To protect privacy? Surely, it's not like someone is going to run in while you are using the toilet."
"Who knows? Maybe there will be such people. It's just to be safe," Zhao Guang spread his hands, making a helpless gesture. The technician's expression became one of shock, as if suspecting there was a pervert in the tube-shaped building.
Wondering if he might be the target next, they both grew more frightened.
"Look, there's no rule against installing a security door in the bathroom, right? If it's not allowed, I can pay more."
"No need, no need, we will install it for you right away. Don't worry, it will be done within two hours."
Apparently frightened, the two technicians immediately began to work. After all, what big deal was installing a security door in a bathroom? They were just doing their job and getting paid.
After speeding up, the drilling noise filled the room.
Fortunately, it was daytime; otherwise, they would definitely be reprimanded for disturbing the peace.
With the joint efforts of the two technicians, the security door was forcefully installed in just over an hour.
"We're leaving now, uh, we'll talk next time..."
After receiving the money, the two technicians fled without looking back. Zhao Guang watched them run and smirked—these guys were really cowardly. Lately, why was he always encountering such cowards? Anyway, it was time to close the door and clean up.
Looking at the newly installed security door, Zhao Guang felt a sense of security rising in his heart.
But before he could feel secure for long, the main door was knocked on. It turned out that the landlord, Lady Zhao, had come over.
"I mean, Xiao Zhao, what is this about? You installed a security door without my consent. Look, when you leave, you must restore it to its original state." Lady Zhao was still in a good mood.
If it were someone else, they might have asked him to pay extra.
But seeing Lady Zhao, Zhao Guang saw an opportunity.
"Hold on, before we talk about the security door, let's talk about the house first. Are you selling this house?"
"This is my ancestral home, an old house, how could it be for sale..."
Zhao Guang didn't care for that, he simply held up a finger, "One hundred and ten thousand per square meter, this price is already the highest on the market. In this area, unless you go to the city center, even buying a new house would cost about the same."
Lady Zhao appeared hesitant; indeed, the price was very high, but she was somewhat reluctant to sell for sentimental reasons.
"Think about it this way. Sell this house and then you can buy another new house, whether for yourself or for renting out, it's definitely better than this one."
A gleam of sharpness flashed in Lady Zhao's eyes, "Xiao Zhao, have you heard something like a rumor about demolition?"
"How could there be demolition here? Look at this place. There are empty lots all around. Would they need to demolish a residential area?" Lady Zhao thought about it, and that seemed to make sense.
"I've just come into some money, and since I have feelings for this place too, I wanted to buy it."
Seeing Lady Zhao hesitate, Zhao Guang gritted his teeth and said again, "I have another big deal here, and since you have a great network here, why don't I let you handle it?"
"What big deal? I'm not cut out for business."
If not for knowing this guy better, Lady Zhao would have thought Zhao Guang was into some pyramid scheme.
Zhao Guang obviously saw this, but he didn't care because this was something he had just thought of.
"Here's the deal. I want to buy this whole building, but I don't know the residents here. How about you handle the negotiations? Don't refuse, I will give you ten thousand per square meter, and whatever you negotiate, I will give you thirty percent."
This was no small offer; this place was an unwanted tube-shaped building, where most of the residents were merely renters.
The landlords she knew well could be offered five thousand per square meter, and there would certainly be many who would be eager to sell. If this deal went through, her family would become wealthy.
Even the typically calm Lady Zhao felt her heart pounding.
"If you agree, we can sign the contract right now. I will find a lawyer to ensure everything is legally sound."
"We'll sign now, right now."
At this point, Lady Zhao didn't care about the security door issue anymore. After selling the house, it would be Zhao Guang's, and he could do whatever he wanted with it.
"Let's go, I'll sell it to you now. After that, whether you install a security door or a safe is your own business."
Zhao Guang breathed a sigh of relief; nothing made him feel more secure than having the house in his own name.
At that moment, Zhao Guang walked with a spring in his step, and the wound on his buttocks seemed to hurt less. The two made a quick trip to the lawyer's office, where things were handled efficiently.
Under Zhao Guang's eager gaze, Lady Zhao promised to sort everything out within a week.
"The money is not enough; I must earn another sum soon."