Trading system, I exchanged vegetables for golden pills.

The security guard was quite honest: "This is a pure villa area, with prices starting at 40000 per square meter, and even the cheapest townhouses start at eight or nine million."

My second aunt was stunned: "A villa area? It's so expensive!"

"This price is alright, it's actually dropped a bit recently, otherwise it used to be more expensive!" The security guard raised his chin.

As a security guard at Longjin Residential Community, he felt a sense of pride in the community's prestige.

He was very pleased with his second aunt's admiring expression!

"Are you here to find someone?" the security guard asked.

"Oh, right, we're here to see my nephew, his name is Ye Chen!" the second uncle replied after hanging up the phone.

"Ye Chen... Oh, Mr. Ye, please register here!" The security guard handed over a form, his attitude seemingly a little more respectful.

My second aunt asked curiously, "Do you know Ye Chen?"

"We didn't know each other very well before, but we just met!" the security guard said with a smile.

Not long ago, Huang Longtian told his brothers that he had been hired by Ye Chen.

Although Huanglong Genius was only in the first phase of employment and the members weren't very familiar with each other, they shared a common bond: working as security guards.

There is some degree of mutual understanding between them.

They also knew that the person who had just come to their rescue was Ye Chen.

The security guards naturally had a good impression of such an easy-going homeowner.

Now that the two men said they were looking for Ye Chen, the security guard, out of affection for Ye Chen, naturally felt more favorably toward him.

My second aunt looked puzzled.

What does "just met" mean?

A short while later, Ye Chen came out with Chen Tingting.

Chen Tingting ran out to greet them, calling out, "Dad, Mom!"

Ye Chen, carrying a red bag, arrived at the security room and greeted them warmly.

He then placed the cigarettes in a blind spot of the surveillance camera and laughed, "Thanks for your hard work, guys, take these!"

The security guards looked at each other, feeling flattered.

"Mr. Ye, this...we can't accept it, there are regulations!" A security guard hesitated, as if he wanted to say something.

However, Ye Chen waved his hand and said, "Hehe, it was a gift from someone else anyway. I don't smoke, so it would be a waste to throw it away. Besides, Xiao Huang will be working for me from now on, so we're all family here, so don't be shy. You can take it and share it!"

After saying that, Ye Chen turned and walked out of the security room.

Remember this truth: you can't go wrong if you get along well with the security guards!

In the future, when patrolling, we might pay more attention to the area where he lives.

He's been staying here for a while now, and as the saying goes, familiarity breeds contempt. The security guards all recognize him now, making it the perfect time to build goodwill.

"Second Uncle, Aunt, let's go. It's not lunchtime yet. Let's go in and make some tea!" Ye Chen invited with a smile.

After Ye Chen and his group had walked away, a security guard quietly opened the red bag and peeked inside: "Holy crap, two packs of cigarettes!"

"Really?!" Another security guard leaned closer.

"Wow—holy crap, Mr. Ye is really generous!"

"I've been a security guard in Longjin for so long, and this is the first time I've ever received cigarettes from a resident!"

"Little Huang is going to be lucky to be with Mr. Ye!"

"Isn't that right!"

......

Several security guards huddled together at the entrance, whispering amongst themselves.

My second aunt looked around at her surroundings the whole way, her face full of amazement.

"Ye Chen, how much is the rent for this apartment in this complex per month?" Second Uncle was more concerned about whether Ye Chen was messing around.

Renting such a nice place must cost a lot of money.

Young people often lack self-control, so as their uncle, he has to keep an eye on them.

"Yes, Ye Chen, I asked around. The rent in this villa area isn't cheap, is it? How can you rent such a nice house and do it right for your parents?" Auntie Ye Chen chimed in.

They never imagined that Ye Chen had bought the house, because it was impossible!

How could they possibly buy a house worth several million or tens of millions? They knew Ye Chen's family situation perfectly well.

Therefore, they assumed that Ye Chen was currently renting a house.

Telling them that Ye Chen bought a house is less helpful than telling them that Ye Chen won the lottery.

"Oh, my cousin's house here was given to him for free by his friend abroad, he doesn't need to pay!" Chen Tingting said.

Ye Chen was about to speak, but after thinking about it, he just smiled and nodded.

"Oh, is that so? Isn't it a bit inappropriate to stay in someone else's house?" Second Uncle frowned slightly.

The older generation, being simple and honest, always possesses a strong sense of integrity and a willingness not to take advantage of others.

Ye Chen understood his second uncle's thoughts, so he smiled and said, "Second Uncle, I'm just helping him take care of the house while I'm living here. I'll cover the property management fees and utilities!"

"Oh, that's more like it!" Uncle's brows finally relaxed a little.

"Ye Chen, how old is your friend? Does he have a girlfriend? You two seem to have a good relationship!" Auntie interjected, her eyes lighting up.

Ye Chen's lips twitched. He'd told a white lie out of goodwill, but now he'd have to tell countless more to cover it up...

"He...he...he got married and now lives abroad!"

Ye Chen had a premonition that if he said he was single, he would have to introduce Chen Tingting to someone later...

This was his intuition about his second aunt's conversation.

Sure enough, my second aunt said regretfully, "He's married! What a pity, such a fine catch!"

Ye Chen was speechless. Chen Tingting was only a freshman in college, wasn't she?

So they're already worrying about her marriage?

"Don't talk nonsense, how old is Tingting!" The second uncle glared at his aunt with displeasure.

"Just kidding. By the way, Ye Chen, what kind of job do you do now? How much do you earn?" Auntie asked casually, trying to change the subject.

Ye Chen thought for a moment and replied, "I do some investment and financial management myself now, and my salary is a little over a billion more than the average salary in Lucheng!"

Anyway, what he said was the truth.

He still has some money in his Yu'ebao account.

So they used the guise of investment and financial management.

Of course, Ye Chen said this to avoid trouble; he couldn't very well say he was just staying at home, could he?

I'm going to be nagged to death by these two later!

The information gap between the two sides is too large right now, so Ye Chen can't be too blunt about many things.

Especially with relatives, there are certain things you can't say too much about, and you can't flaunt your wealth too much either.

Some white lies are still necessary.

Your relatives are just worried that you'll suffer, and they're also worried that you'll drive a Range Rover!

If word gets out that he bought a villa, I'm afraid quite a few people will come knocking on his parents' door asking for money.

Why hold a grudge if you borrow too little?

My second aunt shook her head: "Small investments? That must be very unstable, right? The average salary in Lucheng is only four or five thousand, isn't it?"

Ye Chen nodded: "That's about right. Salaries in many cities are around this level. I'm lucky to earn more."

Auntie pursed her lips: "How much more? Probably not even as much as your second uncle earns carrying bricks. Why don't you find a proper, stable job? If all else fails, you might as well go back to the county town and learn to carry bricks from your second uncle."

Upon hearing this, the second uncle tried to smooth things over, saying, "I heard that jobs are hard to find in big cities these days. Ye Chen has only graduated for a year or two; he can accumulate experience slowly!"