C8 When Did This Brat Become so Rich?

When the guest arrived, Wang Jinsheng remained seated on the sofa, leisurely blowing smoke rings into the air.

Only after finishing his cigarette did he gesture to the opposite sofa, "Please, have a seat."

Chung Yuan, without any hesitation, guided Chung Yuanyuan to sit across from Wang Jinsheng. Chung Yuan had already made his intentions clear to Wang Jinsheng through WeChat, so there was no need for small talk. Wang Jinsheng, who always preferred to cut to the chase, said bluntly, "You're interested in buying that small building. Honestly, it's not that I'm unwilling to sell it to you; I'm just concerned that you might not be able to afford it."

"It might be premature to decide whether I can afford it or not. Mr. Chung, why don't you name your price?"

It was expected that the price would be steep. Liyang Street was, after all, the premier street in Jinling City, bustling with activity from dawn until well past dusk. Chung Yuan had been drawn to the vibrant street life here, which is why he ultimately decided to set up his business on this street. Moreover, Jinling City was a top-tier urban center. Even ordinary residential apartments were priced over ten thousand yuan per square meter, not to mention a property like this.

"Alright," Wang Fugui nodded. "Taking into account the kitchen, bathroom, basement, and everything else, the total comes to 278 square meters. I'll sell it to you for seven million yuan. What do you think?"

Wang Fugui had thrown out this figure and was now eagerly anticipating Chung Yuan's reaction. In truth, he wasn't keen on selling the building; renting it out would be more profitable in the long run. However, Chung Yuan's insistence on buying, as communicated earlier on WeChat, had led Wang Fugui to reluctantly entertain the offer. Still, looking out for his own interests, he had quietly bumped up the asking price, resulting in the hefty sum now on the table.

That was just the way Wang Fugui operated—he never considered others' feelings, focusing solely on the financial aspect, and he would never engage in a deal that put him at a disadvantage.

Seven million.

Upon hearing the price, Chung Yuan inwardly breathed a sigh of relief. He was well aware of Wang Fugui's reputation and knew that any sale would come with a hefty markup.

While on the road earlier, he had quietly done the math and was somewhat concerned that eight million might not suffice. To his surprise and delight, he ended up with a surplus.

"Alright, seven million it is. I'll take it," Chung Yuan said decisively. He whipped out his phone and used the Pouch banking app to initiate the transfer.

Soon after, Wang Jinsheng received a notification confirming the funds had arrived.

As he read the message, Wang Jinsheng looked at Chung Yuan with a hint of astonishment. Wasn't his restaurant business struggling? When had he suddenly come into so much money?

Wang Jinsheng faintly recalled the days when Chung Yuan was just renting his property, haggling over the price for what seemed like an eternity, only to settle on a stress-free monthly payment in the end.

Reflecting on Chung Yuan's ease and confidence during the transaction, it was clear that Chung Yuan must be flush with cash now, likely able to afford even more if necessary.

Wang Jinsheng, who typically steered clear of prying into others' affairs, had no interest in uncovering the source of Chung Yuan's wealth. He was merely kicking himself for setting the price too low.

But it was too late for regrets. With a silent sigh, he resolved to avoid such blunders in the future.

After completing all the formalities and finally holding the property deed in hand, Chung Yuan felt a wave of relief wash over him, and a genuine smile spread across his face.

The trip had been a success.

He had achieved exactly what he had set out to do.

...

As another evening descended, the western sky blazed with a sunset that resembled molten iron, igniting half the heavens.

Inside the Super Farm, Chung Yuan harvested ripe pumpkins, and as "Experience +50" popped up in his income log, the moment he had been waiting for arrived—

"Ding!

Congratulations, host. Super Farm has been upgraded to Level 2.

The area of the Super Farm has expanded by 10 square meters."

Chung Yuan paused at the sound of the system notification.

So, with each level up, the Super Farm's area increased as well.

Despite the time in the Super Farm passing a hundred times faster than in the real world, a mere 100 square meters of land still wasn't enough to grow very much.

Chung Yuan had harbored some concerns earlier. He fretted over the possibility that if business at Reunion Restaurant really took off, he might not be able to meet the demand for vegetables from his Super Farm, which would be quite the awkward predicament.

But now, it seemed unnecessary to worry about such things.

A sudden memory of a feature that would unlock upon reaching Level 2 of the Super Farm prompted Chung Yuan to quickly check the system menu.

Automatic management?

The newly unlocked feature puzzled Chung Yuan at first, but as he read the description, he paused, a flicker of surprise crossing his face.

This feature was brilliant!

Automatic sowing, watering, fertilizing, and harvesting.

All he had to do was schedule these tasks, and the system would take care of them at the appointed times.

The system was impressively user-friendly.

Chung Yuan was thoroughly pleased with his system at this moment.

With these features, he could look forward to stress-free farming, free from any physical toll.

Next, Chung Yuan navigated to the System Merchant Shop.

A new item had appeared: the spicy chilies.

The peculiar name gave Chung Yuan pause, and he instinctively clicked to read more.

Spicy chilies: Initially sweet and crisp on the palate, akin to fruit, but the taste gradually intensifies into a spicy sensation that grows stronger over time. At its peak, the heat lingers for a full thirty minutes before it slowly fades away, leaving a uniquely extraordinary taste experience.

After reading, Chung Yuan could almost taste the distinctive flavor, and a hint of astonishment appeared on his face.

These were no ordinary vegetables; they were a special unlock from the upgraded Super Farm.

Chung Yuan also glanced at the Super Farm's Experience Points.

He was just 800 points shy of the next level upgrade.

A mere 800 points, hardly a challenge.

With two million Farm Coins in his possession, the cost of ten Farm Coins per seed for the spicy chilies, though several times more than regular vegetables, posed no issue for Chung Yuan.

"Let's go with these spicy chilies this time."

Once he had a plan in mind, Chung Yuan hit the seed broadcasting button.

A new screen appeared, prompting him to select the planting location and quantity for the spicy chilies.

Noticing his pumpkin patch was already flourishing, Chung Yuan opted to dedicate an entire plot to planting the chilies.