Trading system, I exchanged vegetables for golden pills.

Ye Chen didn't take it seriously and repeatedly agreed.

Yes, yes, you're absolutely right!

My familiar second aunt is back.

Familiar tone, brand new recipe!

Chen Tingting pouted and said, "Mom, don't just focus on the immediate salary. Moving bricks is physical labor; there's a limit to how much you can earn!"

"Working in big cities is mentally demanding; the lower limit may be low, but the upper limit is also quite high!"

"I think my cousin is still young and should work hard in a big city. Who can say what will happen in three to five years?"

The second aunt was refuted by both the father and daughter at the same time, and she was immediately unhappy.

"You little brat, you haven't even started university yet, what do you know?"

My second aunt rolled her eyes and started lecturing: "Ye Chen, I'm not trying to be mean, but you should have taken the civil service exam or the public sector exam back then. You needed a stable job so your life could get back on track! You should have broken up with your college girlfriend by now, right?!"

Ye Chen opened his mouth. His second aunt was indeed a seasoned veteran with a sharp eye!

Believe it or not, they really did break up!

Ye Chen nodded!

Second Aunt looked at Second Uncle with an expression that said, "See? I told you so. I knew they'd break up sooner or later. With Ye Chen's family's circumstances, what woman would even look at them?"

Ye Chen's face darkened; it seemed he had been cursed here...

"Ye Chen, don't take offense at your aunt's harsh words. These days, having a girlfriend requires three essential things. If you don't have them, you'll definitely break up with her after you enter the workforce. Don't you think that makes sense?"

Yes, yes, yes!

Ye Chen had no choice but to nod in agreement with the truth!

Ye Chen's second aunt patted him on the shoulder encouragingly, "Look at you, you've been out of school for two years now, and you're still just a half-full bucket of water swaying around. You need to work harder. My niece also became a supervisor after only two years of graduation!"

What could Ye Chen say? Yes, yes, you're absolutely right!

My second aunt's words weren't pleasant to hear, but they were very realistic.

Caring about one's nephew is just a way of showing off one's superiority; what bad intentions could one possibly have!

"Mom, maybe my cousin is just being low-key. He might already be earning over ten thousand a month. Don't worry about it. He's driving an Audi!"

Chen Tingting covered her face and hurriedly interrupted the conversation. She knew her mother's personality all too well.

If I keep nagging, my cousin will probably get annoyed.

My second aunt was slightly taken aback. An Audi?

Ye Chen's second uncle also looked at Chen Tingting with curiosity.

As they talked, they were already not far from Villa No. 1301.

Chen Tingting pointed to the white Audi A6 not far away: "Hey, that's my cousin's car. The interior is high-end, and it's very comfortable to sit in!"

The second aunt and second uncle exchanged a glance, both seeing the surprise in each other's eyes.

"Ye, Ye Chen, tell me honestly, how much do you earn? Don't try to fool your aunt!" Second Aunt looked Ye Chen up and down again, her demeanor becoming more subdued.

To be honest, upon closer inspection, Ye Chen seems to be quite different from before.

This outfit looks more upscale than before.

I feel much more energetic, and the most obvious improvement is in my skin, which looks like I'm wearing makeup!

Moreover, Ye Chen seemed to have gained more confidence along the way, and acted as if nothing had happened after she said that!

People who drive BMWs, Mercedes-Benzes, and Audis are really something else!

Could it be that Ye Chen really earns over ten thousand yuan a month?

Ye Chen nodded helplessly: "Tingting is about right, it's probably around ten thousand a month!"

Earning a million a day is considered earning over ten thousand a month, right?

"You, you little rascal, you really are making over ten thousand a month!" Second Uncle grinned and punched Ye Chen lightly. "Good, good!"

My aunt felt a bit embarrassed, and her expression turned somewhat unnatural: "Even if you earn over ten thousand a month, you should save the money, not spend it like this! Buying an Audi, what can I say about you!"

"I'll buy it to see if I can find a girlfriend!" Ye Chen laughed.

My second aunt shook her head: "I heard that maintenance and repair costs for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi are very expensive, almost as much as supporting a girlfriend! You, you don't know what to do with a little money. Buying a house is the most important thing! Cars depreciate so quickly!"

"However, the cost of living in big cities is too high. Even with a monthly income of over 10,000 yuan, it's difficult to afford a house. Your aunt still suggests that you work for a few years, save some money, go back to your county town to make a down payment, and find a girlfriend after you've settled down!"

Now, as Ye Chen reflected on his second aunt's words, wasn't that exactly the point?

Reasonable statements are often not pleasant to hear, or rather, they can be unpleasant to listen to.

If you're not careful, it can damage someone's self-esteem.

Chen Tingting tugged at her mother's hand: "Alright, Mom, we're all adults. That's enough, stop nagging! Hey, we're here. This is my cousin's friend's villa, isn't it beautiful!"

Auntie looked around the villa and nodded, "No wonder it's a villa district; all the residents are rich. Ye Chen, your friend must be a rich kid! This one must cost tens of millions!"

Ye Chen nodded: "I heard it's over 1000 million!"

"This is money that an ordinary person would need to save up for several lifetimes!" Uncle Er sighed as he looked at the villa.

Anyway, it's hopeless for them to buy a villa in this lifetime.

"Hehe, villas are beyond the reach of ordinary people like us, but your uncle and I are planning to buy a small apartment for Tingting, so we just came to take a look," Auntie said with a smile.

Chen Tingting was slightly taken aback: "Mom, are you... are you serious?"

"Of course!" Second Aunt raised her chin, looking proud.

"It's near Lucheng University of Technology, Ye Chen. If you're free tomorrow, why don't we go take a look together? It'll broaden your horizons and give you some experience in buying a house!"

Ye Chen readily agreed, saying, "Wow, Second Uncle, you're planning to buy a house in Lucheng? That's amazing! I'll have to go check it out!"

"Hehe, what's so great about it? It's just a one-bedroom apartment. We only have one daughter, Tingting. Anyway, all the money we earn will be hers in the future, so we might as well buy her some things first!" Uncle waved his hand with a smile.

"Mom and Dad, where did you get so much money to buy a house? Even an apartment would cost nearly a million!" Chen Tingting said excitedly.

My aunt chimed in, "Your dad and I earn almost 20,000 yuan a month combined. We've saved some over the years, so buying a small apartment is definitely achievable!"

She emphasized the number 20,000.

"Since you're going to college now, I'll get you some premarital assets. That way, you'll have more confidence when you look for a boyfriend, and you can help Mom snag a rich husband!"

Just then, my second aunt's phone rang. After humming and hawing for a while, she said, "Wait a moment."

"By the way, Ye Chen, do you have any plans for tonight?"

"Oh, I've booked a welcome dinner at Longteng Seafood Restaurant!"

"My younger brother saw my post on WeChat Moments. He said he's visiting Xiamen and wants to come see me. How about we all get together for a meal and have some fun?!"

Ye Chen didn't mind: "Sure, just have him go directly to Longteng Seafood Restaurant!"

"Hehe, okay, then I'll have them come over!" Second Aunt laughed and walked to the side to make a phone call.

No, Ye Chen caught the key word: "they"?