The Drake’s Big Dream
In a picturesque forest lake lived a drake named Kriatchik. He wasn’t just an ordinary bird—he was a true entrepreneur! His dream? To have his own spacious house by the river, with a sturdy roof and a big porch to gaze at the stars in the evenings.
But there was a problem: his old nest in the swamp was too small and unstable, and finding a good house wasn’t easy.
— I need to explore my options! — decided the drake.
He set off on a journey through the forest to find the perfect home.
The Search and Surprises
First, the drake visited the Beaver, the best builder in the area.
— Beaver, do you have a house for sale?
The beaver proudly unrolled his blueprints.
— I do, my friend! There’s a hut with strong walls, but it’s on a hill. You need a house near the water, don’t you?
— Yes, a hill is not convenient for me! — sighed the drake.
Next, he went to the Magpie, who always knew the latest news.
— Oh, Kriatchik, you won’t believe it! There’s an empty house by the river! The Fox was selling it, but something seems fishy about it…
— I’ll check it out, — said the drake and went to see the place.
There, he saw a beautiful but slightly neglected house. It stood right by the water, had a wide balcony, and even a wooden path leading to the shore.
— This is perfect! — exclaimed the drake.
But suddenly, a sly Fox peeked out from the bushes.
WOW:
— Oh, my friend, this house is very expensive! But just for you, I’ll give a special discount, — she chattered.
The drake gave her a suspicious look.
— Why is it abandoned?
— Uhh… because others just don’t understand real estate!
The drake decided to consult the Beaver, and the moment he arrived, he noticed the problem: the house’s foundation was cracking!
— Without repairs, it will collapse! — shouted the beaver.
A Smart Deal
The drake thought: if no one else wants this house, maybe he could buy it cheaply and renovate it?
— Fox, I’m ready to buy it, but considering the repair costs.
The Fox grumbled at first but realized she had no other buyers. She agreed to sell the house at a lower price.
The drake called the Beaver, and together they reinforced the foundation, fixed the roof, and decorated the house with lanterns.
— Now this is a real estate gem! — the drake exclaimed happily.
A Wise Lesson
The drake realized that the most important thing was not to rush into a purchase and always check real estate before investing money.
From then on, his new home was always warm, cozy, and… profitable! He even rented out a room to traveling birds, which brought him extra income!
