It's just that they have money.

Fang Chen looked at Zhang Zhenghao's instant reply and a smile appeared on his lips. He tapped his fingers on the screen: "I placed another bet out of boredom, but this time I doubled it."

"Holy shit!!!" Zhang Zhenghao's roar almost came from the other end of the phone, followed by a voice call request.

Fang Chen hung up immediately and sent a text message: "Don't get excited. You just woke up and you're already shouting. Be careful the neighbors don't complain."

"Tell me, how can I not be excited?! You've made over 20 million in just a few days!!!!"

Fang Chen could sense Zhang Zhenghao's excitement from the series of exclamation marks.

Looks like I'll have to find a different excuse next time.

After all, no matter how lucky someone is, they can't win the jackpot three times in a row, right?

But what reason should I use?

"No way, I have to take advantage of you for a meal! No, you have to support me for the rest of my life!"

Fang Chen chuckled and replied, "The rest of my life is too long, let me treat you to something nice first. So, what do you want to eat?"

"I'll eat anything! The key is that I have to see that lottery ticket with my own eyes! No, I don't care if I see the ticket or not, I want to see you! Where are you right now? I'm coming over to you right now, and I'll give you a couple of punches to vent my anger!"

"I'm home, but..." Fang Chen glanced at Luo Shanshan, who was holding her phone in the living room and glancing up at him every now and then, "we have guests at home."

"Male or female?" Zhang Zhenghao's attention was instantly diverted. "Damn, you two spent the night together? And you call that no results?"

Fang Chen shook his head helplessly and replied, "Don't overthink it. She didn't go home last night; she stayed at my place for the night."

"Asking for lodging? A man and a woman alone in a room, and you're telling me you're asking for lodging? If you can't handle it, just say so, and I'll give you some folk remedies."

Fang Chen was too lazy to argue with him and interrupted directly: "I've sent you the address, come over. We can have lunch together."

"No, no, no, how could I possibly be a third wheel at a time like this?"

"Whatever you want, but I have some other ideas. Let's talk about it when we meet."

After a while, Zhang Zhenghao sent an OK emoji.

Fang Chen put his phone back in his pocket, turned to Luo Shanshan, and said, "After you finish eating and change, do you want to go for a walk together? Or I can take you home?"

Luo Shanshan was looking at her food delivery order on her phone when she heard this. She looked up and hesitated for a moment: "Shall we go out for a walk? I... I have to go back to the gym this afternoon, I have something to do."

"Oh, I see." Fang Chen nodded, not insisting. "Then when your takeout arrives, change your clothes and I'll take you there."

"No need, no need, it's too much trouble for you. I can just take a taxi myself," Luo Shanshan quickly waved her hand.

"It's okay, I'm going out anyway." Fang Chen smiled and didn't say anything more.

Not long after, the doorbell rang.

Luo Shanshan's eyes lit up: "The takeout is here!" She got up and ran to open the door, took the takeout bag, thanked them, and hurried into the guest room.

The two were not particularly close by this point, and Luo Shanshan was not a particularly outgoing girl.

Adding to the fact that she had inexplicably spent the night at someone else's house, she felt a mix of shyness and embarrassment, leaving her completely at a loss for what to do.

So no matter how much Fang Chen invited her, she felt embarrassed to go shopping with him again.

A short while later, Luo Shanshan came out of the guest room after changing her clothes, with a hint of apology on her face: "Um... I'll put these clothes back on first and return them to you in a couple of days."

"Don't mention it," Fang Chen stood up. "I told you I'd see you off. Let's go."

This time, Luo Shanshan didn't refuse again and said softly, "Thank you for your trouble."

After dropping Luo Shanshan off at her apartment building and calling a locksmith to help her inside, Fang Chen turned his car around and drove away.

Instead of going home, he drove straight to the lakeside villa area in Jiangcheng.

While waiting for the locksmith to arrive, the system issued a new task.

A good living environment is an important guarantee for people's physical and mental health. Please confirm the acceptance of the new task: Purchase a house of your own.

Even if the system didn't issue any tasks, Fang Chen was still planning to go and look at the house.

Even when I received the first reward from the system before, I was always short of money and could only look on with envy. But now it's different.

With over 20 million yuan in cash on hand, the reward for the new task must be substantial as well.

Not to mention Jiangcheng, he can pick and choose the best houses in the whole country.

About half an hour later, Fang Chen's car stopped next to the lakeside villa area.

Xiao Wang, the real estate agent who was looking for a place for Fang Chen to rent a few days ago, was already waiting here. When he saw Fang Chen get out of the G-Class, he immediately came forward to greet him: "Good morning, Brother Fang. I have prepared two spacious and well-lit unfurnished apartments. If you want to see a fully furnished one, you can also take a look today."

Fang Chen had a good impression of Xiao Wang. Previously, when renting a house, Xiao Wang always looked for houses according to Fang Chen's requirements. Now that he wanted to buy a house, Xiao Wang quickly provided the houses he needed and the alternatives, without any hesitation.

"I won't look at pre-furnished apartments; I want to renovate them myself."

Assuming a sufficient budget, a fully furnished apartment is unlikely to satisfy all your aesthetic preferences. Even if there's just one thing you don't like, you'll have to tear it down and redesign it, which is a hassle.

Real estate agent Xiao Wang immediately smiled knowingly and nodded quickly, "I understand, Brother Fang! DIY renovations definitely give it more style. Let's look at this one first, 320 square meters, front and back gardens, a 7-meter high living room, and an absolutely expansive view!"

As he spoke, he led Fang Chen to the door of a detached house, skillfully took out his key, and opened the heavy front door of the villa.

Fang Chen stepped inside, and the first thing that caught his eye was the high-ceilinged living room. Sunlight streamed in through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, casting dappled shadows on the unfinished cement floor.

He paced slowly, his gaze sweeping across every space, his mind already beginning to outline the future.

"This is the kitchen and dining area, which connects to the small garden facing north. It's very convenient for barbecuing or planting flowers and plants," Xiao Wang enthusiastically introduced. "The second floor has four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The master bedroom also has a large terrace, which is especially pleasant for stargazing at night."

Fang Chen didn't say anything, but simply went up the spiral staircase to the second floor.

Standing on the balcony of the master bedroom, he gazed at the distant lake, where a gentle breeze stirred up shimmering waves.

The tranquility and view here are exactly what he's been looking for.

"The orientation and layout of this building are indeed quite good." Fang Chen nodded, a hint of satisfaction in his tone. "What about the other one?"

"The other one is in the center of the community, quiet despite the hustle and bustle. It's a bit larger, 420 square meters, with five bedrooms and three living rooms," Xiao Wang said, leading Fang Chen to another villa not far away.

The entrance hall of this villa is more spacious, and the layout of the living room is slightly different, but it is equally well-lit.

Fang Chen carefully examined the dimensions of each room and asked, "What are the prices for these two sets?" After looking at both sets, Fang Chen already had a preliminary preference in mind.

"The lakeside apartment is listed at 1098 million, and the centrally located one is 1380 million. These are the latest prices. If you really want it, Brother Fang, I can help you negotiate a discount with the owner."

When Xiao Wang quoted the prices, his tone carried a hint of anticipation. He knew that either of these deals would bring him a substantial commission.

"Only 30,000 yuan per square meter? That's so cheap?"

Xiao Wang thought Fang Chen was worried about the house depreciating in value, so he quickly explained, "Hey, Brother Fang, you know the economic environment hasn't been good these past few years. It's not that houses aren't worth anything, it's just that there are fewer people like you who can afford a villa."

Fang Chen smiled and said, "It's not that I'm worried about housing prices, but I'm just amazed that even ordinary apartments were this price a few years ago, but now villas are only a little over 30,000 yuan per square meter."

Xiao Wang didn't know what to say, so he could only force a smile.