Chapter 40

Inside the largest real estate agency in Virginia City, I stepped through the door and was immediately struck by the luxury scene. About eight saleswomen were stationed at their desks; some were diligently attending to customers, their focus unwavering, while others cast indifferent glances my way.

Could their lack of interest be attributed to my poor attire?

This noon, I had made a deliberate choice to dress down for my visit to the agency. Opting for the poorest clothes, I believed that wearing something less expensive would not only draw less attention but also ensure that I wasn't treated overly preferentially, which I feared might lead to inflated prices.

Why adopt such a strategy, you might wonder? It reminds me of a story about a group of Westerners who ventured into the Amazon forest. As they navigated the river, they encountered local tribes hiding behind the tree, who communicated their interest through drumbeats, loud, aggressive chants, and secret signals.

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