Chapter 112: The Value of Real Estate
Back in my past life, around the time I was in elementary school, whenever my father drank, he’d grab me and say things like this.
‘Hiccup, once that land in Gangwon-do gets developed, our hardships will be over!’
That’s right.
My father in my past life had been tricked by a friend into buying a plot of land in a remote mountainous area of Gangwon-do—a piece of land so undeveloped it didn’t even have a road.
As a child who knew nothing, I vaguely believed my father’s words.
It wasn’t until I became an adult and could properly discern things that I realized.
Far from being developed, it was worthless land where even farming was difficult, forcing us to pay property taxes year after year.
Needless to say, the hope circuit I’d diligently kept running since childhood was shut off.
Why am I suddenly bringing this up?
“Once you actually go see it, it might turn out to be land that can’t be sold for a decent price.”
My anxiety grew as I listened to Myohyang’s explanation.
“Surely not. Master Mun Sang said it was worth a hundred thousand nyang…”
“Well, that’s only what the documents say, so it’s understandable to think that way.”
Myohyang chuckled softly and continued.
“They say for land meant for trade, people must gather; for farming, water must pool; and for raising livestock, choose a place where the wind gathers. We’ll need to go and see what the land Master Jo received is suited for, but if the surrounding environment doesn’t cooperate, its value could plummet.”
