Chapter 003: Caught in a Trap

The two of them worked for more than three hours before they could be considered to have tidied up this area roughly. The details still need to be handled by Liu Heming himself, as Liu Yi cannot transform into a cleaner to assist him continuously

This is the ranch he had fantasized about countless times in his heart; it would be more accurate to say it is a piece of wilderness. Otherwise, how could Liu Heming claim that he had fallen into a trap

The materials brought along include photographs of this ranch from the past, but those are from ten years ago. He did not expect it to fall into such disrepair.

Jack still felt a sense of guilt in his heart. In fact, when he drove over today, he had some ominous premonitions. The land here is much more desolate compared to other places, and the nearest town, as seen on the map, is also quite far from here

Liu Yi also reminded him that although he can drive stealthily for now, he must take the driving test as soon as possible. Otherwise, if he encounters a patrolling state trooper, he might find himself in trouble

There are also some matters in my country that I need to entrust you to handle. As for the money, they will cover it on their end, so you can manage the expenses as you see fit

Liu Heming nodded and said, "In these two years, I will live cautiously and will not allow them to catch me making any mistakes. Here, I am completely in the dark; in the future, if I encounter any problems, I will still have to trouble you with a phone call."

Not to mention anything else, today Liu Heming's residence has become a problem. Who knows how long that house has been uninhabited? At first glance, it is evident that it has been abandoned for a long time

In the past few days, he has been contemplating for a long time how to plan and utilize such a vast territory. Then, he thinks about making money to buy beautiful clothes for his daughter, to purchase delicious food, and to take her out for fun

The mountains are present, the water is present, and the forests are also present. Although the water flow is somewhat thin, the trees on the mountain are not very lush, and the growth of the trees is not particularly good. At least it is not too bad; the only significant issue lies with the land here. It is evident that it has been abandoned for a long time, with weeds growing wildly everywhere. It is referred to as a pasture, yet Liu Heming sees no signs of human activity here.

From their perspective, even if what they provide us is shabby, it still offers me a place to stay. As long as I can see my daughter, I have no complaints

There is still a bit of good luck; over at the tool shed, a dilapidated pickup truck was found. It is uncertain how many years it has been left there; if sent to the set of The Walking Dead, it would require no additional makeup

Ah, don't get worked up, and don't worry about titles like 'Mr.' Just call me Liu Heming or Old Liu, either is fine

It has indeed been a long time since anyone has lived here, and there is a lot of dust inside. One of the legs of the bed has been gnawed off by mice, leaving it tilted in that manner

As long as there is land, we need not worry; although it is somewhat barren, we can gradually cultivate it. However, as I mentioned to you before, the invitation for a grand meal will have to be postponed a little.

However, everything that happened earlier was beautiful, and he was filled with anticipation for this ranch. To put it in terms he had heard at home, this ranch also has mountains, water, and forests.

Furthermore, given your current situation, it is best not to take out a loan from the bank unless you are completely confident. You should avoid private lending companies altogether, as you will find that no matter how much you earn, you will never be able to repay it.

"Jack, do you think we have fallen into their trap?" Looking at the ranch before him, Liu Heming felt a wave of frustration.

This is indeed a dereliction of duty on his part, as he made an erroneous judgment without thoroughly verifying the information.

Thank you, brother. In fact, even if you don't say anything, I would still have to keep you here for a while; otherwise, I wouldn't know where to go to buy it. Liu Heming gave him a big hug and patted him hard on the back

Rest assured, we are all making a living out there. In fact, I have grown somewhat weary of it all, especially regarding matters concerning children, which they never mentioned to me in the beginning. Perhaps it is due to my identity as a Chinese person; no matter how hard I try, I always feel like a second-class citizen here. Jack nodded with a bitter smile

My wife is indeed quite beautiful, but in the future, she will belong to someone else; however, the children are my own. After overcoming the initial unfamiliarity, at least now I no longer feel resistance towards myself.

After a brief hesitation, Jack said to Liu Heming, "There is something I need to remind you of. In your future life, you must ensure that all taxes are paid in full. If there are any instances of tax evasion, it is very easy for them to catch you. At that time, you may be deported, as you still have a two-year observation period."

However, reality has doused him with a bucket of cold water, making him feel as if the gentle breeze around him is like a small knife, cutting into his flesh

According to the information, it covers an area of over 60 acres, located in Montana. In the supplementary agreement, Sasha's side valued it at 100,000 US dollars. He believes this indicates that they are not short of money; as long as he can get a smooth divorce in the future, they do not care at all.

The remaining area should be used for habitation, and there are some withered vines beside the house, with some vines even reaching into the house through the broken window

Two days have passed since the incident, and I have shared two meals with my temporary wife and my permanent child, both of whom were extremely delighted.

After Liu Yi tinkered with this old pickup truck's battery, it surprisingly started normally, which truly impressed Liu Heming

Helping oneself is a matter of human sentiment, and Liu Yi was already quite satisfied that he did not follow these foreign devils in harming himself. Otherwise, if he had signed the agreement in a daze, he would have lost his own daughter.

Looking again at the only two houses on this ranch, one of them seems to be used for storing tools or as a warehouse, and it appears to be drafty all around. The wooden walls are riddled with holes, and you let Liu Heming stay inside, worrying whether a strong wind might blow it down.

The garbage inside is even more abundant. In any case, Liu Heming has a single principle: throw away everything that is not useful. He cannot be considered a neat freak, but those items are truly unusable.

Liu Yi smiled without saying anything, took off his coat and placed it in the car, and then began to busy himself alongside Liu Heming.

In the past few days, it has been Sasha's lawyer who has been handling this matter for him. In any case, it is unclear how they are operating. The current outcome is that after filling out a bunch of forms, he can now live here openly and has also acquired this ranch before him

"Mr. Liu, I apologize; this is a mistake on my part," Jack said, looking at Liu Heming, whose expression was grim.

It must be said that the house looks quite dilapidated, but it is rather easy to clean inside, and the structure is very stable. At the very least, Liu Heming will have no issues staying here tonight

Allow me to formally introduce myself; I share the same surname Liu as you, and my name is Liu Yi, hailing from the capital city. In a moment, I will assist you in tidying up this place, ensuring it is at least suitable for your stay today, and I will also help you procure some daily necessities.