We agreed not to date, so why are you crying now that I've become the richest man?

After the initial excitement subsided, Chen Xiulan pressed her chest.

"Old Ye, my heart is still pounding."

"Seventy-seven hundred thousand! It was gone in the blink of an eye."

She looked at the spacious living room and couldn't help but feel sorry for him.

"We used to only earn a few dollars a day working in the factory. This huge sum of money just vanished like that."

Ye Jianguo stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the neat green belt below, and felt a pang of heartache.

770,000.

Just two weeks ago, he wouldn't have dared to even imagine such a number.

But seeing his wife's gaze that she couldn't bear to look away from, he quickly came to his senses.

"The money isn't gone, it's been converted into a house."

Ye Jianguo patted his wife on the shoulder.

"Look, it's 155 square meters, and all the furniture and appliances are already in place. You can move in right away."

"We've worked hard for most of our lives, and now that our son has provided us with such a nice house, it's all worth it!"

He chuckled as he said this.

"Besides, I really enjoyed spending this money today."

"Did you see Wang Cuifeng's face just now? It turned green one minute and white the next, like she was running a dye shop."

"Zhang Jianping has paid back for all the trouble she caused us before, and all the boasting she gave in front of you."

"Just for the sake of this, spending 770,000 wouldn't be a waste!"

Chen Xiulan slapped her thigh and laughed.

"Absolutely!"

"She used to be sarcastic and sarcastic in front of me all the time, but today it's finally her turn to slink away."

"From now on, we'll just close the door and live our own lives. Let her be as sarcastic as she wants; it won't affect me anyway."

The couple became happier and happier as they talked.

Laughter drifted from the living room to the balcony, circled the empty new house, and then floated back.

Ye Chen leaned against the door, not disturbing them.

In their previous life, their parents had to humble themselves and beg others for tens of thousands of dollars.

Later, when my father fell ill, the family had to scrape together money to pay for his medical expenses.

This time, it won't happen again.

The 770,000 yuan purchase was not just for a house.

And the way parents can stand up straight when they speak.

……

The Passat came to a smooth stop downstairs in the old residential compound.

The family of three pushed open the door and went upstairs.

As soon as he entered the house, Ye Jianguo plopped down on the worn-out old sofa and couldn't help but slap his thigh and laugh.

"Xiulan, I can't help but laugh every time I think about that scene."

"Wang Cuifeng's face looks like she's swallowed a bitter melon!"

"Alright, you've been talking about this the whole way, and you're still going to keep it up on the way back."

Chen Xiulan ignored him and went straight to the bedroom.

A short while later, she pulled out two large woven bags and several empty cardboard boxes.

"Hurry up and pack your things, we're moving first thing tomorrow morning!"

"So urgent?"

Ye Jianguo was stunned for a moment.

Chen Xiulan quickly stuffed the change of clothes into the bag, giving her husband a sidelong glance.

"How can we not be in a hurry?"

"Xiao Chen is taking the train back to school tomorrow night. If we don't move in by tomorrow morning, will he even be able to enjoy the housewarming meal?"

"We can't wait until our son comes home for winter break before we start cooking, can we?"

She kept talking, but her hands never stopped moving.

"The new house is fully furnished with furniture and appliances. We can just bring our clothes, blankets, and other frequently used items."

"We need to move in together as a family of three while our son is still home."

"That's what moving to a new house is all about."

Ye Chen leaned against the bedroom door frame and watched for a while, but did not urge him.

Although her mother urged her on, she didn't forget to pack everything.

The father's clothes, his bedding, and even the water cups that the family of three usually used were all packed into a cardboard box.

Busy with all sorts of things, mostly family matters.

By the time we had almost finished packing, it was nearly 8 p.m.

Ye Chen took a shower and returned to his small room.

The bed is still the same hard wooden bed.

The paint on the wall behind the bed is still the same, with a small crack at one corner.

But the thought that his parents wouldn't have to squeeze into this old house anymore after tomorrow made him find the hard bed much more agreeable.

Ye Chen lay down on the bed and took out his phone to log in to QQ.

He clicked on Shen Anran's profile picture and typed with one hand.

Are you free tomorrow? If so, meet me at the movie theater entrance at 1:30 PM.

Less than half a minute after the message was sent, my phone vibrated.

Shen Anran: [Okay, see you tomorrow!]

Immediately afterwards, another message popped up.

Shen Anran: [By the way, have you bought your ticket back to Shanghai? When are you leaving?]

Ye Chen: [I've bought the tickets. It'll be around 9 PM tomorrow. I couldn't get a direct ticket to Shanghai, so I'll have to transfer in Beijing first.]

Shen Anran: [That's too much trouble. I'll go directly there the day after tomorrow morning, and I can stay home for an extra half day. [Smirk]]

Ye Chen: [Envious! What do you want to eat tomorrow? Popcorn and soda, I'll buy them all.]

Shen Anran: [You said it yourself, I want a large! Don't be stingy. [playful]]

Ye Chen: [Don't worry, I can afford this.]

Shen Anran: [Then I won't try to save you money.]

Ye Chen: [Okay, I'll give you one chance to empty my wallet.]

Shen Anran sent a laughing emoji with her hands covering her mouth.

The two continued their conversation.

They chatted about interesting things that happened at their respective schools, their experiences during the National Day holiday, and even a few snack shops in the county town.

There wasn't anything particularly important, but no one was in a hurry to end it.

It was already late at night when Shen Anran sent another message.

Shen Anran: [I'm not going to chat with you anymore, it's getting late, go to bed early.]

Ye Chen: [Okay, goodnight.]

Shen Anran: [Goodnight! [Moon]]

Ye Chen looked at the little moon in the chat box and smiled.

He locked the screen and tossed his phone onto the pillow.

Close your eyes and go to sleep.

……

The next morning, Chen Xiulan got up earlier than anyone else.

She didn't even have time to prepare a proper breakfast before urging the father and son to carry the woven bags downstairs.

The family didn't need to bring much stuff.

He left behind all the old appliances and bulky furniture, only taking his clothes, shoes, hats, bedding, and some personal belongings.

I'll come back and collect the remaining odds and ends when I have time.

After going downstairs, Ye Jianguo naturally took the car keys and got into the driver's seat.

He had obtained his driver's license years ago.

The only problem is that we've never owned a car, and I haven't touched a steering wheel in many years.

These past few days, when there are fewer cars on the road in the mornings and evenings, Ye Chen would accompany him out for a few practice laps.

Although I wouldn't call myself an experienced driver now, I have no problem driving normally.

The engine started.

Ye Jianguo shifted gears, released the brakes, and accelerated in one smooth motion.

The black Passat smoothly drove out of the residential compound.

He changed lanes and followed other cars with practiced ease.

A dozen minutes later, the car drove into the underground parking garage of Emperor Bay.

The family of three carried their belongings and took the elevator to the eighth floor.

The new key was inserted into the lock.

With a click, the security door opened.

Autumn sunlight streamed into the living room through the floor-to-ceiling windows, making the light-colored floor tiles gleam.

The leather sofa was clean and tidy, and the room still had the distinctive smell of new furniture.

Chen Xiulan put down the woven bag, walked around the living room, and let out a long sigh.