Yang Chen went back to find the agent and brought her home to take photos and videos.
The agent was very cautious and asked, "Mr. Yang, forgive me for being blunt. Are you selling this house because you're being harassed by enemies? If the next owner buys it, will they also be harassed? You need to clarify this with us in advance, otherwise it will be difficult for us if disputes arise in the future."
Yang Chen replied with a smile, "They don't know where I live, and the issue has been resolved; no one will come to harass. Go ahead and sell boldly. I just bought a house in Binjiang Villa District, so this one is idle, and that's why I'm selling it."
The agent was shocked and hurriedly asked, "Are you talking about the Binjiang Villa District?"
Yang Chen nodded.
"Wow, boss, you are really wealthy. Even the smallest villas there cost about one hundred million, and the bigger ones can reach four hundred million. What do you do for a living to earn so much money?" the agent asked curiously.
"I drive for an online ride-hailing service. The house is in your hands now, my car was smashed, I need to buy another one, otherwise I won't be able to drive tomorrow. Contact me by phone if there's anything. Goodbye." Yang Chen waved with a smile and left.
The agent stood frozen in place, unable to react for a moment.
"Did he... just say he drives for an online ride-hailing service?" The agent couldn't believe his ears.
Is driving for an online ride-hailing service this profitable now?
Yang Chen walked out of the community and stopped at the entrance.
The Buick had been smashed into scrap metal by Zhang Hengzhi's people, and it certainly was to be scrapped.
Yang Chen must quickly buy a car, without delay in driving for the ride-hailing service.
But what brand of car should he buy?
A brand that's too high-end is obviously not suitable; there's hardly anyone who drives a Mercedes-Benz, BMW, or Porsche for ride-hailing services, right?
But if the car is too shabby, that's also not good; at the very least, it must guarantee safety.
Just as Yang Chen was struggling to decide which brand of car to buy, a stranger's number dialed in.
Yang Chen picked up the call and said hello.
Wang Lixin's voice came through the phone.
Wang Lixin: "Hey, Yang Chen, am I interrupting your driving?"
Yang Chen: "Why are you calling me?"
Wang Lixin: "I want to confirm Sunday's gathering with you, you must come!"
Yang Chen: "No time. I'm annoyed, don't bother me!"
Wang Lixin: "Everyone is coming, aren't you?"
Yang Chen: "I said no time, is that annoying! Stop calling me, otherwise, I'll say you're harassing me in the class group. You don't want the events from three years ago to repeat, do you?"
Having said that, Yang Chen hung up the phone.
Annoyed about deciding which car to buy, she suddenly called to talk about the gathering, Yang Chen's in no mood to chat with her.
"If it really doesn't work, I'll respond to the national call and buy a new energy vehicle. How about BYD?" Yang Chen murmured to himself.
Support domestic products, it's decided.
Yang Chen walked to the roadside, waiting for a taxi.
After a while, he hadn't found a car yet, when his phone buzzed.
Yang Chen took it out to see, Bibi platform reminded him that a passenger gave additional comments.
Yang Chen quickly clicked to see, wow, Wang Lixin's boyfriend Zhang Jiankun left more than a hundred-word extra negative review.
It's obvious they were furious about Yang Chen not attending the gathering, venting all their anger in the additional review.
At this moment, the system issued a reminder.
"The system detects the owner has received an additional negative review, triggering a critical reward. Congratulations, owner, on receiving a Phideon Phideon Limited Edition. This model was jointly developed by Phideon and Phideon Limited, with only 99 units globally, costing 1.888 million in Dragon Country District. Its appearance is indistinguishable from a Passat; most people can't tell it's a luxury car, making it the perfect vehicle for ride-hailing service. It won't seem too flamboyant, yet it showcases the owner's understated luxury. Please now go to the community underground garage to collect your car."
Oh, the system is really considerate.
Yang Chen thought about it for a long time but didn't think of the Phideon brand.
Remember in a TV drama, the protagonist drove a Phideon to pursue a girl, and she thought he was driving a Passat.
But after all, it's a luxury car, it's not suitable for ride-hailing, but it's perfect for Yang Chen to drive ride-hailing.
As the system said, it's neither flamboyant nor reveals Yang Chen's current status.
At this moment, Yang Chen's pocket suddenly moved.
His hand reached in and found two keys.
These should be the car keys for Phideon.
Yang Chen turned and ran back to the community, charging directly into the underground garage.
Since it's an old community, there's only a small underground garage, Yang Chen didn't need to search, after entering, he pressed the electronic key to find the car.
Yang Chen circled around the car twice; besides the Phaeton under the Volkswagen logo indicating its identity, it's really indistinguishable from a Passat or anything.
Anyway, based on Yang Chen's understanding of cars, he couldn't tell any difference.
Having acquired a new car, he must take it for a spin.
Yang Chen quickly got into the car, took it out for a spin, and indeed felt a bit better than the Buick LaCrosse, with no idea if it's a psychological effect.
At this moment, Wang Lixin spoke in the group chat again.
Wang Lixin: @Everyone, because Yang Chen doesn't want to attend the gathering, the weekend gathering might be canceled. Sorry everyone, my boyfriend and I have already booked the hotel, KTV, and bathhouse, it's a shame to have to cancel.
This green tea bitch, her words are scented with tea.
Everyone's prepared to meet on Sunday to reminisce, how can it be canceled just like that?
So, some classmates preparing to attend the gathering quickly @Yang Chen, asking what's up, isn't he still mad at Wang Lixin?
Originally, Yang Chen indeed didn't want to attend this shitty gathering, but considering Zhang Jiankun's negative review earned him a Phideon, he reluctantly decided to join the fun.
Yang Chen: I said I might come if I have time, and might not if I don't have time. You guys are resting on the weekend, while the boss still pays the wages. If I don't drive for a day, I don't eat. So, I definitely can't free up the whole day for a gathering. Wang Lixin, if you don't want to host, just say it, don't make excuses about me, or I'll think you're picking a fight on purpose.
Wang Lixin: @Yang Chen, are you coming or not?
Yang Chen: Might attend, but won't be too early. I have things to do, not talking anymore.
Yang Chen just got the car, still needs to register the license plate, buy insurance, and update the Bibi platform registration information, nowhere to waste time with them.
After all the busy work, it was already dark.
Yang Chen drove to the Binjiang Villa District entrance, where it seemed a dispute was happening.
The security guard was arguing with several people, roughly meaning their cars were too trashy, and since they weren't residents, they couldn't be allowed in.
Yang Chen needed to go home urgently for the restroom, so he honked the horn twice.
The security guard came over immediately upon hearing.
At first, he saw it was a broken Passat, showing an impatient expression.
But as Yang Chen's head poked out, the security immediately bucked up.
Isn't this the owner who just bought villa number 1?
Wait a moment!
Wasn't he driving a Buick before, why did he change to a Passat?
What's his family background anyway?
High standards for houses, no standards for cars at all?