It's just that they have money.

After two days of training, Fang Chen felt sore all over and couldn't even raise his arms to a slightly larger extent.

On the third day, all we could do was rest.

Furthermore, Luo Shanshan strongly advised him to rest first and to replenish high-quality carbohydrates and protein in a timely manner.

With nothing else to do, Fang Chen got up early and went to the vegetable market.

The morning market is bustling, but it has more of a vibrant, lived-in feel than anywhere else.

He no longer rushed around as before, but instead had the leisure to stop at each stall, carefully observe the fresh meat and vegetables at the morning market, and listen to the elderly arguing heatedly over a penny difference.

The bustling noise, full of local flavor, sounded especially familiar at that moment, reminding him of the days when his grandfather would put him in the side basket of his bicycle to go to the market when he was a child.

He has bought a lot of things his family might need these days, but hasn't had time to go back yet.

His home was on the edge of the town, not much different from the village; the back door led directly to farmland.

They are well-known to all the neighbors.

Both Fang Chen and his family have a slight obsession with this kind of upbringing.

Returning home in wealth and honor is like wearing brocade at night.

In smaller places, the concept of returning home in wealth and honor is quite simple.

My son bought me XXX again. He described how great it was and how much it cost...

Or clothing, cars, watches, cigarettes—anything that outsiders can see must be as expensive as possible, without any consideration for cost-effectiveness.

Fang Chen thought it was vulgar, but it was actually to save face for his parents.

As long as his parents are happy and comfortable, he's willing to accompany them in pretending to be a nouveau riche.

In that case, I still need to buy a car.

After all, although I still have several hundred thousand yuan in hand, it's a bit tight to buy a luxury car, and if I buy a car worth two or three hundred thousand yuan for daily use, I'll probably have to replace it later.

So we'll have to wait for the rewards from the health plan to come through before buying a car, based on our actual needs.

If the reward is generous enough, you can also buy another house.

You can also hire a professional designer to create your ideal home, starting with drawing up blueprints.

Thinking of this, Fang Chen couldn't help but grin and chuckle, which drew a sidelong glance from the aunt who was picking vegetables nearby.

After wandering around for about half an hour, Fang Chen carried half a pound of beef, half a pound of shrimp, and some seasonal vegetables back to his little apartment.

The moment Fang Chen opened the refrigerator door, his desire to move it reached its peak.

Thinking back to how often I used the kitchen, I took care of cleaning the kitchen and refrigerator myself.

Since the system arrived, Fang Chen has been eating out for the past few days.

In just a few days, the refrigerator was in terrible condition.

As the refrigerator door was opened, a stench of sourness and mold hit him, causing Fang Chen to instinctively frown and even take a half-step back.

On the inner wall of the refrigerator, condensed water droplets mixed with unknown stains had oxidized and turned black.

On the partition, someone carelessly discarded a leftover takeout box, with soup spilled out, forming sticky yellow streaks on the transparent plastic, and even a ring of light mold had grown around the edge.

Several empty beverage bottles lay scattered about, with dried liquid stains still clinging to their surfaces.

The fruit he bought a few days ago was squeezed into a corner, its skin already wrinkled, and it would probably get moldy if left for a few more days.

When I think about how my refrigerator is always clean and tidy when I cook, with the ingredients neatly categorized and organized, I realize that it's always well-organized.

Moving my gaze to the kitchen, I saw dishes and utensils soaking in the sink, unwashed for who knows how many days, with grease and residue floating on the surface. On the stove, a greasy, unwashed pot sat untouched.

"..."

Fang Chen suddenly realized that this place was no longer a place where he could rest peacefully and focus on improving himself.

The environment here, these details beyond his control, are gradually eroding his energy and polluting his state of mind.

My roommates weren't bad people, but we couldn't become friends. We were just living together in one big space because of our different lifestyles.

He needs a space that is entirely his own, a place that he can manage and decorate according to his own wishes, a clean and tidy place where he can completely relax and focus on future plans.

"System, system, what are the rewards for the two missions I accepted?"

[Enough for the host to move out of their current residence and buy their own house]

After thinking for a moment, Fang Chen decided to go look at houses in the afternoon.

It's not that I want to buy a house.

At least find a new space to live alone.

He was too lazy to clean the refrigerator and stove, so he took the ingredients to Sui Shi and had a simple lunch at Zhang Wen's place. In the afternoon, he made an appointment with the real estate agent to go see a house.

At 1 p.m. sharp, agent Xiao Wang appeared at the entrance of Sui Shi restaurant.

He was a young man in his early twenties, wearing a suit and tie, with a professional smile on his face.

After quitting his white-collar job, Fang Chen found it rather amusing.

Previously, even when negotiating business with other companies in the office, I would not dress this formally.

Hoodies, T-shirts, or even tank tops—wear whatever is comfortable.

If you wake up late, what you wear that day will depend entirely on whatever clothes you can grab at random.

On the contrary, service industry workers always dress very formally.

Real estate agents and insurance salespeople, in particular, wear suits all year round.

Xiao Wang handed over a bottle of mineral water: "Mr. Fang, sorry to keep you waiting! I've shortlisted three neighborhoods with good value for money. They're all fully furnished one-bedroom apartments, not too far from here, and easily accessible. Shall we head over now?"

Fang Chen nodded and got on the back of Xiao Wang's electric scooter.

The first apartment was in an older building with no elevator, and it was on the fifth floor.

On the way, Xiao Li introduced, "Mr. Fang, the advantage of this first house is that it is cheap, the landlord is very easy to talk to, and all the appliances are provided. You can move in right away."

Fang Chen knew the tricks the real estate agents used.

First, show the client an older house or one with obvious flaws to lower their expectations. Then, show them a better one. This makes it easier to close the deal.

Or they might take you around to different places first, tiring the client out, and then take you to the house you really want to buy, and maybe you'll sign the contract right away.

Fang Chen patted him on the shoulder: "I don't want an old house, I want one that's quiet and clean. If I'm satisfied, rent isn't a problem."

"Okay!"

Xiao Li was somewhat surprised, so he quickly made a U-turn at an intersection and sped off in the opposite direction.

I've met a good client today. I'm thinking about those houses that have few inquiries because they're too expensive. If I close a deal today, I can make a lot of money.

Xiao Wang rode his electric scooter, making several turns, and finally stopped at the entrance of a quiet, upscale residential area.

The building complex has low-rise buildings with large spacing between them, excellent landscaping, and a fresh, natural scent of grass and trees in the air.

"Mr. Fang, look, this is the one." Xiao Wang unlocked the door with his key and stepped aside to let Fang Chen go in first.

Fang Chen's eyes lit up slightly as soon as he stepped into the room.

This is a large, single-level apartment with excellent natural light and ventilation, and it is well-ventilated from north to south.

The living room is spacious and bright, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the pond in the community, offering a wide view.

The decor is minimalist and modern, looking clean and tidy, and the appliances are all there.

The only downside might be that it sits idle for a long time and gets quite dusty.

Xiao Wang enthusiastically explained, "The landlord went abroad to accompany his child's studies. Before leaving, he specifically instructed that he wanted high-quality tenants, so the rent is high."

"How much?" Fang Chen asked, looking around.

"Five thousand a month, excluding property management fees, but it's negotiable."

Fang Chen dusted off his hands. "We don't need to discuss the rent, I think it's fine. It's just that I'm renting it short-term, and I'm not sure how long I'll be staying, but it'll be at least three months. Go talk to the landlord, and if he agrees, we'll sign."

"Okay!" Xiao Wang didn't expect Fang Chen to be so decisive.

It's been less than an hour since we met, and the deal is already finalized. I've never done anything like this before.

Fang Chen noticed his surprise and smiled, "I told you, money is not a problem."