C7 The King of the Mansion

Upon entering the house, Gao Chi was immediately struck by awe, particularly by the vast 1,000-square-meter living room. The corridors and stairs were equally generous in size.

The decor was impeccable—both exquisite and luxurious.

It was clear why such a place was beyond the reach of many. Gao Chi could now appreciate why.

"Mr. Gao, welcome to our premier villa. These intelligent floor-to-ceiling windows offer a panoramic view of Jingzhou City," Zhang Lin explained with patience.

Standing before the towering ten-meter windows, Gao Chi was treated to the city's stunning vistas. Truly, this was the villa of villas, a cut above the rest.

"Mr. Gao, let me give you a quick tour!"

"Here's the kitchen, where everything is Xiaomi smart-enabled. You can even control it remotely, prepping ingredients while you're away."

"This is the study!"

"And this is the gym!"

"Here's the bathroom."

And so on...

Gao Chi's head spun with the array of features. From the moment he stepped into the house, everything was at his fingertips, thanks to smart technology.

They ascended to the third floor.

Zhang Lin commanded, "Xiaomi, Xiaomi, I want to swim!"

"Understood, Master. Filling the pool now. Enjoy your swim!"

They watched as the adjacent 100-square-meter pool began to fill with water.

Witnessing the smart system's functionality left Gao Chi astounded! And the third floor boasted an expansive walk-in closet. Whoever would marry Gao Chi would indeed be the luckiest and most pampered woman in the world.

Noticing Gao Chi's beaming smile, Zhang Lin inquired, "Mr. Gao, what do you think? Are you pleased with the villa?"

"It meets my expectations," he replied.

Zhang Lin's face lit up with delight. "The total comes to three hundred million yuan. Any questions?"

Gao Chi remained silent, prompting a flicker of disappointment in Zhang Lin. Yet, she understood the gravity of a three hundred million yuan decision, and judging by Gao Chi's attire, it seemed a stretch.

"Mr. Gao, please feel free to return to the sales lobby for a rest. I'll join you shortly after I finish mopping up here," she said, reaching for a mop to start cleaning diligently.

"There's no need for that—I'll take the villa!" Gao Chi declared.

"I'll take this villa!"

Zhang Lin couldn't shake those words from her mind. She hadn't misheard, had she? The villa had actually sold, and it was Gao Chi who had said it. Was he teasing her? She quickly stood up and asked.

"Mr. Gao, do you mean to say that you're buying this villa?"

Her words tumbled out in a rush.

"Yes! Let's head downstairs and handle the paperwork!"

"Okay! Okay! Okay!"

Zhang Lin was flustered, while Gao Chi had already started walking ahead. Along the way, she pinched herself hard to make sure she wasn't dreaming.

She did the math: a three hundred million yuan sale meant a three million yuan commission. She wouldn't have to worry for the rest of her life!

Indeed, it was Zhang Lin's dedication and belief in Gao Chi's words that made her trust him so implicitly. Anyone else might have dismissed him, but she never missed an opportunity to cater to a client's needs.

It was this very approach that had landed Gao Chi as her first major client.

Upon their arrival at the sales office, the place buzzed with gossip as people learned of Gao Chi's intent to purchase. Zhang Lin promptly called the manager to prepare the contract. It wasn't until the manager arrived with the finance team that the onlookers finally fell silent.

By the time everything was ready, it was already eight in the evening.

Yet, no one from the sales office had left; they were all unwilling to believe that Zhang Lin had closed the deal on the villa. They waited until the transaction was confirmed, and only after the manager cordially saw Gao Chi off did they reluctantly accept the reality.

Sister Wang was beside herself. She remembered selling a ten million yuan villa last year—the smallest one at that—and having to endure a month with a demanding client. The mere thought made her queasy.

She had earned a mere few hundred thousand yuan for her efforts, while Zhang Lin had pocketed three million yuan in just one afternoon! Sister Wang was green with envy, regretting not seizing the opportunity to cater to such a wealthy client herself.

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After departing from Jiangnan Charm, Gao Chi enjoyed a meal at the Bright Moon Hotel before heading to the Apple store. There, he spent over ten thousand yuan on the latest smartphone model, casually discarding his old phone in a trash bin.

Upon returning to Jiangnan Charm Villa, Gao Chi sprawled out on the sofa, contemplating the long stay ahead. He realized he needed to find the right moment to discuss the move with his parents and arrange to bring them over.

Gao Chi reached out to his teacher to request a few days off. The news of his recent breakup had spread like wildfire throughout the school, and it seemed the teacher understood the significant impact it had on him. With only a few words of caution, the call was ended.

For now, Gao Chi had no desire to face school and the inevitable swirl of gossip that would follow. Staying home, away from the whispers and stares, seemed far more appealing.

His mind replayed the scene of Lau Shanshan leaving him for Huang Shanyang over a mere dress costing a few thousand yuan, and the betrayal stung. It fueled a fire within him.

Come tomorrow, Gao Chi intended to visit a 4S store to check out some cars. He imagined pulling up to school in a sleek, luxury vehicle and the looks on everyone's faces when he did.

After a leisurely stretch, he opened WeChat and noticed a friend request from Zhang Lin. Accepting it, his phone returned to its usual quiet state.

Gao Chi had always been on the introverted side, with a sparse contact list on his phone. The sight of his second aunt's name dimmed his spirits instantly. If not for her, his parents wouldn't have been forced to retreat to their hometown.

His parents, both dedicated elementary school teachers, had always excelled in their careers and provided a comfortable life. That was until his second aunt's financial woes surfaced, claiming she needed to borrow money to cover her stock market losses, promising repayment after a short while.

She asked for a staggering sum of 100,000 yuan. In a family like Gao Chi's, raising such an amount was inconceivable. His father was torn, his mother remained silent, and his second aunt wept bitterly, recounting her years of misfortune.

Despite the turmoil, they pledged to support her through this tough time, with a firm resolve that there would be no more gambling.

With no other choice, his father reluctantly produced the property deed and mortgaged it to his second aunt, never anticipating the devastating loss that would leave them penniless and even draw the debt collectors to Gao Chi's doorstep.

Reflecting on this, Gao Chi's resentment toward his second aunt ran deep.

Slumped on the couch, Gao Chi's gaze fell upon the display before him.

Host: Gao Chi

Balance: 9,999,987,765 Yuan

Physique: 8 (Average person: 10)

Spirit: 6 (Average person: 10)

Points: 3

Skills: Can be increased freely; requires Godly Rich Points.

After spending 300 million on a house today and earning three additional points, Gao Chi promptly allocated them all to his physique.

Suddenly, a tingling sensation swept through his body, followed by a surge of power. He glanced at his attributes and saw that his physique had risen to '11.'