Trading system, I exchanged vegetables for golden pills.

Ye Chen replied with an OK emoji.

Then Lin Rongrong added him to a party group.

People started popping up in the group chat one after another.

Ye Chen smiled slightly as he looked at the familiar IDs.

My university days feel like they were just yesterday.

Ye Chen glanced at his phone, then put it away and continued driving.

I haven't fully explored all the features of the new car yet.

Ye Chen drove through the streets and alleys of Lucheng, looking at the houses around him.

Buying a house needs to be put on the agenda.

In the past, he wouldn't have dared to dream of settling down in Xiamen, given the city's notoriously high housing prices.

In many regular locations, the price is 30,000 to 40,000 yuan per square meter, while in the city center it is even higher, at 70,000 to 80,000 yuan per square meter.

If a corporate slave earning 3500 yuan a month doesn't have some passive income, they can forget about settling down here.

Just glancing around like this doesn't really give you a good feel for the place; you really need to see it in person to get a real sense of it.

So Ye Chen went directly to a fairly reputable agency.

Ye Chen wanted to move in as soon as possible, so he was looking at second-hand houses.

When the real estate agent saw Ye Chen arrive in his white Audi A6, he was incredibly enthusiastic, calling him "President Ye" repeatedly.

Ye Chen almost thought he was a real CEO!

In one afternoon, Ye Chen visited three or four places under the enthusiastic reception of the agent.

However, the previous few places were all single-story residential areas, and Ye Chen didn't feel anything about them.

As someone who grew up in the countryside, I've always lived in a compound, so seeing these tall buildings now feels a bit less familiar.

Perhaps sensing that Ye Chen wasn't interested in single-level apartments, the agent took him to Longjin Residential Area near Binhai University as the last place they visited.

Although Binhai University is a key university, it is not located in the city center.

Perhaps due to its large size, it is located in the suburbs.

Although this place isn't located in a commercial area, it still has a strong cultural atmosphere.

There are primary and secondary schools nearby, as well as some colleges and universities, making it more like a school village!

Moreover, the supporting facilities are quite mature, including a student street, library, museum, park, top-tier hospital... and even a military base a few kilometers away!

Xiamen is only so big, and transportation is convenient. If there is no traffic jam, it only takes half an hour to get to the city center from here.

In theory, this is the kind of place that is suitable for people to live and retire!

Of course, if you're an office worker, you shouldn't consider this place.

During the morning rush hour, traffic jams are common, and an hour and a half can be wasted on the road.

So even though this place is nice, many people choose to rent apartments in the city center.

Longjin Community is considered a relatively new community, having been handed over to residents only four years ago. It is a pure villa area with no tall buildings around it!

Perhaps it's because Ye Chen graduated from Binhai University and has an emotional attachment to his alma mater, or perhaps it's just a matter of first impressions.

He thought this place was great, an ideal place!

He remembered that this place was still under construction when he was a freshman!

I used to see this Longjin residential area nestled against the mountain often when I was at Binhai University, but I never went inside.

In his mind, this place was a wealthy area.

Of course, for him in the past, having 100 million would probably have made him a rich man.

I never expected that he would come to look at houses!

Under the guidance of the real estate agent, Ye Chen registered at the property management office before entering Longjin Community.

Ye Chen sighed inwardly, thinking that the security was indeed quite good, befitting a villa area.

The Longjin residential area has a nice green environment, and there are no tall buildings around it. It is nestled against the mountains and by the water, giving people a sense of tranquility!

The property agent showed him was a detached corner unit, and the owner was said to be a senior executive at a hotel.

I recently listed the house for sale because I needed money urgently. The house was only renovated a year ago, and I rarely live here!

Although this is a detached corner unit, its size is only average. At least Ye Chen could see that there were many larger villas behind it.

However, Ye Chen actually preferred this kind of small villa.

Price is one aspect, but more importantly, he doesn't need to live in such a large house if he's alone.

The building is three stories high, or rather two and a half stories. The third floor is actually only half a floor, the other half being a terrace!

"Haha, Mr. Ye, this villa faces north and south, in the auspicious meridian direction. The property rights area is 288.8 square meters, but the actual usable area is over 450 square meters. It has front and back gardens, and there are parking spaces right next door, making parking very convenient. It's definitely a top choice!"

The agent, Xiao Cui, introduced the situation to Ye Chen with a smile.

Ye Chen nodded without saying anything.

Because the homeowner had not made an appointment in advance, Xiao Cui did not have the key.

However, Xiao Cui still called the homeowner and asked him to open the door remotely.

He had visited this villa before, but he certainly wouldn't dare to have any improper thoughts about it!

In his opinion, Ye Chen would definitely be satisfied with this house. If he could close this deal, he would probably be laughing in his dreams!

The homeowner quickly opened the door to their entrance garden remotely!

This was Ye Chen's first time visiting someone else's villa. The front yard was about 40 or 50 square meters, and the owner had done landscaping with flowers and plants, and there was also a small pond.

It has a winding, secluded feel to it.

It's clear that the original owner put a lot of effort into this property.

However, the backyard was empty, and the weeds were already 20 centimeters tall. I guess it used to be used to grow flowers or vegetables!

It's clear that this homeowner hasn't lived here much.

The interior decoration style is Chinese modern style, and the furniture and appliances are all new and wrapped in transparent plastic film.

Ye Chen still really likes this retro style. Everyone says that Chinese style is the real trend, but it's expensive.

I wonder how much the homeowner spent on the renovation.

It can be said that this set directly matches Ye Chen's aesthetic!

"How much is this set?" Ye Chen asked the real estate agent, Xiao Cui, after taking a quick look at it.

Xiao Cui smiled and said, "Mr. Ye, the average price in Longjin Community is over 4 yuan per square meter. A similar apartment on the market would cost around 1100 million yuan."

"However, since the owner is in a hurry to sell, some price concessions are possible!"

"I think if you're really serious about it, negotiating a round number shouldn't be a problem!"

Ye Chen pondered upon hearing the price.

He only has a little over 480 million yuan on him right now. Even if we calculate it to 1000 million yuan, there is still a considerable shortfall!

He's not really willing to take out a mortgage!

Ye Chen checked the time; it was only around 4 p.m., so there was still plenty of time.

"Could you arrange a meeting with the homeowner? I'd like to speak with him, and if possible, we can finalize things today!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Cui was overjoyed and immediately called the homeowner to explain the situation!

When the homeowner heard that Ye Chen was so interested, he said he would come over within half an hour.

These days, while many people buy houses, very few buy villas.

People who can afford villas all have their own aesthetic preferences, so second-hand villas are not easy to sell.

We should cherish every person who inquires about the price.