Reborn in 2010, the AI ​​in my mind is too powerful.

Chen Yiran had completely fallen into depravity. He said he would stay for two more days, but in reality he stayed for a whole week before leaving Lake Tahoe.

Of course, he wasn't completely laid down; he had already begun the next phase of work with Jasmine.

Perhaps because the working environment was so much better than the small apartment in Delaware, Chen Yiran's tolerance had increased significantly.

Jasmine proudly went through the basic plan. According to Jasmine, the project would be largely completed in another week. Later, some functions might need to be added, but the core components would be finished.

Chen Yiran even considered staying here until the project was finished, but AVE was pressing him for more vehicles, and they had allocated another 50. Five of them were large pickup trucks that Manager Wang had specifically requested, which wealthy Chinese buyers would pay extra for, making a profit of over 30,000 yuan per truck.

Chen Yiran had no choice but to head to Silicon Valley. He needed to open a bank account there, as Guobao Bank didn't have any branches in the west.

But that's okay, there are also Chinese-owned banks in the West, such as East West Bank (Chinese name: 华美). This bank is even more impressive than Guobao Bank; it not only handles business specifically for Chinese people, but also excels in legitimate business operations.

Last year, taking advantage of its competitor United Bank's problems, it directly swallowed up the company and became the largest Chinese-owned bank.

Chen Yiran recalled that over the next ten years or so, this bank became increasingly powerful, which only proved that its management team was truly capable.

After leaving Lake Tahoe, we drove west along US-50 for more than three hours and arrived at the San Francisco Bay Area.

Chen Yiran didn't head towards downtown San Francisco, but went straight south onto Highway 101, heading towards Silicon Valley.

There happened to be a East West Bank near the hotel I booked, so I went in and opened a bank account without any problems.

They're even more aggressive than the national treasures here; they got all the accounts sorted out in one day. Chen Yiran also opened a personal account here; he's still using a citizen card, which is also from an Eastern bank, and it's very inconvenient here.

Then I wrote a citizen's check and deposited it into the new account. Although the teller was always smiling, she was noticeably more enthusiastic when she received the check for nearly 60. There was a card-making machine here, and the official card was issued on the spot.

After leaving the bank, Chen Yiran took Pidan to check into the Rosewood Sand Hill, a luxury hotel that opened this year in a very good location. They booked a suite for a week, at $600 per night, which was cheaper than Chen Yiran had expected.

After all, this hotel is located on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, which is considered a very central area of ​​Silicon Valley. There are countless tech companies around, and middle-class people are just getting basic accommodation here.

The hotel service was excellent, and they even provided a dog toy in the room. A map of the surrounding area was also included, as there's a small park nearby with plenty of hiking trails.

The front desk staff thoughtfully marked out areas suitable for hiking with dogs, which was really helpful.

Chen Yiran threw down her luggage, let Pidan walk around the room to familiarize himself with the place, then leaned back on the sofa, turned on her computer, and began to think about renting a place.

Silicon Valley's planning is quite good, much better than Los Angeles, where Chen Yiran spent a few years in her previous life. Los Angeles is practically a pancake. Silicon Valley is made up of several smaller areas: Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, and San Jose. The transportation is also much better than in Los Angeles.

The downtown area here should be considered part of San Jose.

Compared to San Francisco, the downtown area here is actually quite impressive. There's almost no homelessness, fewer high-rise buildings, and it's a very comfortable place to live.

But Chen Yiran would never go there. Chen Yiran has never suffered in either of her lives, so of course she would spend her money now that she has it.

The wealthy in Silicon Valley never live in the city center; they all live at the foot of the mountains to the west.

Atherton, Woodside, and Menlo Park are three adjacent areas, forming a single line from north to south. They are all located between Highway 280 and the mountains and sea, close to Stanford, various companies, and everything else, making it convenient to go anywhere.

Aside from being expensive, it has no drawbacks.

It's a bit difficult for Chen Yiran to buy a luxury house now, but renting one shouldn't be a problem.

If we compare these three...

Atherton has incredibly high property prices. Most of its residents are tech company executives, tech moguls who have cashed out after IPOs, and some are brilliant entrepreneurs who have just sold their companies.

Therefore, it's a bit difficult to rent here, mainly because the available rentals are mostly older houses on the outskirts with a somewhat outdated style.

Woodside is more suburban than Atherton. Many lots are several acres in size, some even with horse farms. The environment is nice, surrounded by forests, but it's too big and too rural. Further along is the Portola Valley, where there are more wealthy people, but it doesn't really suit Chen Yiran's living preferences.

Finally, there's Menlo Park.

Menlo Park is Chen Yiran's favorite place. It has shopping streets, cafes, and restaurants, making life convenient. It's close to Stanford University, a top-tier school district, and only a five-minute drive from the venture capital firms along Sand Hill Road.

What Chen Yiran values ​​most is the area near Atherton bordering Menlo Park. There's also Sharon Hills Park there, making it convenient for dog walking.

As for security, none of these three places have any problems. The United States has extremely strong security in some areas and no one cares about the poor ones.

These three areas are clearly very high-risk, with an unusually large number of patrol cars.

Chen Yiran contacted a relatively large real estate agency online. Among the row of agent introductions, she decisively chose one who looked young and pretty named Emily.

Although she introduced herself as a recent graduate who had just started working, she expressed great enthusiasm for making a name for herself in the real estate industry.

Moreover, the voice on the phone was very charming.

I have to help out and see if she's really that beautiful in person.

In the hotel lobby, Chen Yiran saw the real person.

The photos don't lie; Emily is a typical blonde beauty, and she really does look very young. After all, the shelf life of a pure white blonde beauty isn't very long, so her youthfulness is quite obvious.

The two shook hands first, and Emily introduced herself before getting into the swing of things.

"Your budget is $10,000 to $15,000 per month? You can find decent detached houses in Atherton and Menlo Park at that price. There are fewer options in Woodside, as owners there tend to sell rather than rent."

"Yes, I'll rent it first. I just arrived here and want to settle in first. Are there any available in Atherton?"

"Atherton is also fine; I can help you choose. Please let us know your requirements, and we'll select a few to look at this week."

"Of these three areas, if it's Woodside, I'd prefer it to be closer to that side; I don't want to live too far out of town. I need a large yard, but not too many rooms, as I'll be living alone. However, a swimming pool is a must, and the yard should be well-enclosed, as I have a dog. I personally prefer the Menlo Park area near Sharon Hills Park."

"Understood. Tomorrow, I will select the more suitable ones and show them to you."

The next day, Chen Yiran and Pidan got into the pretty girl's Lexus.

Emily started using the dog clipper the moment she saw it. Dogs are definitely easier to use than people. I didn't see her use the clipper when I was talking to her yesterday.

All five houses are located near the hotel; the first one is in Atherton, on Alejandro Way.

The land was truly vast, over an acre, with a fountain, sculptures, and shrubs trimmed like mushrooms in the yard. The house itself was in a Mediterranean style, with a red tile roof, arched doorways, and matching interior furnishings—dark solid wood floors, marble countertops, and heavy velvet curtains.

Dark colors everywhere, and intricate carvings everywhere.

The master bedroom has a fireplace, the bathroom has two sinks and a separate bathtub, and the walk-in closet is larger than Chen Yiran's entire bedroom in Delaware.

But Chen Yiran felt she would never choose this outfit; choosing it would immediately make her look twenty years older.

This place feels like a museum; it looks like you'll get anything dirty if you touch it.

Emily noticed Chen Yiran's reaction, smiled, and said, "Most houses in Atherton are like this. The few newly built ones are rarely rented out. The ones that are rented out are the older ones. Although they are well-maintained and you can't tell the difference, they may have been decorated for decades, and the style is indeed different from now. It's okay, there will be more suitable ones for you later."

The second property is in Woodside, near Mountain Home Road.

The house is somewhat modern, but it's ridiculously large, and there's even a stable in the yard.

Stable.

Emily explained, "The previous owner of this house kept two horses, and the stable is still there. If you're interested, you can rent the horses here later. This place meets your requirements; it's not far from the area where major companies in Silicon Valley are located. The price is also very good; it's excellent value for such a large space."

Chen Yiran still didn't quite like it, mainly because it was too big—7B10B! That is, it had 7 bedrooms and 10 toilets, which gives you an idea of ​​the size of the whole house.

"It's too big, although it is indeed very nice."

"Indeed, this size is more suitable for families," Emily nodded.

The third and fourth homes are located on another street in Atherton and in the heart of Menlo Park, respectively. The one in Atherton is still in the old-money style, just smaller in size.

The apartment in the center of Menlo Park has a modern style, and it's the one Chen Yiran is most satisfied with so far.

Of course, the fifth set is the best.