“Alright, let’s go in.” Aurora led the two of them inside.The moment they stepped in, they saw an old man dressed like a farmer, sweeping fallen leaves in the courtyard. He wore a sun hat, an old cotton undershirt, and shorts. His skin was tanned dark, and in his hands was a large broom, the kind used in the countryside.Aurora spoke gently as she entered. “Hello, sir. We’re here about renting a place. May I ask if you know the owner of this house?”“Don’t know. Leave,” the old man said bluntly, his back still turned to them.Megan, quick-tempered as always, immediately stepped forward. “Hey, what’s with you, old man? We’re here politely to rent a house. Why can’t you just speak properly?”She assumed he was just the caretaker sweeping the yard and was surprised at his arrogance.Aurora, however, pulled her back, stopping her from saying more.Megan looked at Aurora in confusion, not understanding why she was holding her back.Ian, observing closely, realized this old man was probabl
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