I couldn't take it anymore; when I went home for Chinese New Year, the family genealogy book ha

"Sir, is there anything else you need?"

When the enthusiastic shop assistant saw Jiang Chen return, she quickly came to greet him again.

Jiang Chen's gaze had already shifted from the mobile phone display to the iPad area next to it.

On the large screens, dazzling demonstration animations were playing, showcasing various scenes of writing and drawing with the Apple Pencil, which were incredibly enticing.

"For a high school student, the screen is still too small for using a mobile phone to attend online classes and look up information."

Jiang Chen seemed to be talking to himself, but it also sounded like he was speaking to the shop assistant.

"Staring at it for a long time is bad for your eyes and also reduces efficiency. You need a bigger screen."

"You're absolutely right!"

The salesperson immediately understood and led Jiang Chen to the iPad Pro display.

"Sir, if your sister needs to take notes and do exercises, I highly recommend you check out the iPad Pro! With the second-generation Pencil, the writing experience is almost indistinguishable from writing on paper, and all notes can be synced to the cloud, making it especially convenient to organize and review! Many college students are now using it as a notebook."

Jiang Chen picked up one of the exhibits and examined it.

The screen is clear and sharp, and the body is slim and lightweight.

He could imagine his sister using this pen to solve math problems on the screen or to mark up classical poems.

This is the real "productivity tool".

Just then, a rather jarring sound came from the side.

"Oh, you're looking at iPads again? Young man, take my advice, this thing is just a toy. You'll just buy it to watch videos and play games, a waste of money. If you really want to study, you need paper books, understand?"

Jiang Chen looked in the direction of the sound.

A middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses and looking somewhat scholarly was giving his son a "serious lecture".

The boy looked to be only seventeen or eighteen years old, staring longingly at the iPad Pro in Jiang Chen's hand.

"Dad, no, our teachers use this for teaching and for quizzes..." the boy retorted softly.

"It's the teacher's business if they use it! That's what the school provided!"

The middle-aged man glanced at Jiang Chen with disdain, his tone carrying a sense of superiority as someone who had been through it all.

"Look at the guy next to you. He looks like he just graduated. Earning money isn't easy, so don't waste it on such flashy but impractical things. With that money, you could enroll your sister in a couple more tutoring classes. That would be much better."

Jiang Chen frowned slightly.

What he hates most are people who are self-righteous and like to interfere in other people's lives.

He ignored the middle-aged man and spoke directly to the shop assistant:

"iPad Pro, 12.9-inch, 512GB cellular version. Also includes a second-generation Apple Pencil and a Magic Keyboard."

"Yes, sir!"

The shop assistants' eyes lit up, and they quickly began preparing.

The middle-aged man and his son were both stunned.

The boy, in particular, looked at Jiang Chen with a gaze that was instantly filled with shock and envy.

"You...you actually bought it?" The middle-aged man was getting a little embarrassed. "Let me tell you, this is impulsive buying. You'll definitely regret it later..."

"It's not over yet."

Jiang Chen interrupted him again, turning his gaze to the audio product area on the other side.

"And another pair of AirPods Pro 2nd generation. She needs noise-canceling headphones to block out distractions when she's studying in the evening or at the library."

"Finally," Jiang Chen thought for a moment, "it's inconvenient to charge in the dormitory, so let's get an official MagSafe power bank."

He finished speaking in one breath, then looked at the dumbfounded clerk and calmly said, "That's all, let's settle the bill together."

The entire area fell silent instantly.

Several customers around him were looking at Jiang Chen as if he were a monster.

Mobile phone, tablet, pen, keyboard, headphones, power bank...

This isn't buying electronics, it's buying equipment!

Apple's entire ecosystem, all at once!

The middle-aged man, in particular, had turned a deep purplish-red.

He had just been "admonishing" Jiang Chen not to make impulsive purchases, but Jiang Chen had already bought a whole set.

The slap was loud and clear, and stung painfully.

"Sir...are you...are you sure you want them all?" The shop assistant's voice trembled slightly.

He quickly performed a calculation in the system.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch 512GB Cellular Edition, 13999 yuan.

Apple Pencil 2nd generation, 999 yuan.

Magic Keyboard, 2799 yuan.

AirPods Pro 2nd generation, 1899 yuan.

MagSafe power bank, 749 yuan.

Including that phone from earlier...

No, the phone I just used has already been paid for.

The total price of these accessories alone is as high as 20445 yuan!

"Confirm, scan the code."

Jiang Chen handed over the phone, his expression completely calm.

It was as if he hadn't bought 20,000 yuan worth of electronics, but rather two kilograms of cabbage.

"Dad...look..." The boy next to him tugged at his father's sleeve, his eyes practically overflowing with envy.

The middle-aged man's lips trembled, and he couldn't utter a single word. He pulled his son away dejectedly.

Amidst the complex gazes of the crowd, Jiang Chen completed the payment.

[Ding! Payment successful!]

The system notification sound was even more magnificent and awe-inspiring than the last time!

【Ding! 】

[The system detected that the host is a direct blood relative (sister) making a "life-changing educational investment"! Total expenditure: NT$20445!]

[Consumer Behavior Analysis: The host has carefully considered and built a complete digital learning ecosystem for their loved ones. This investment will greatly improve the target's learning efficiency, broaden their knowledge acquisition channels, and lay a solid foundation for their future life path!]

[System determination: This is an "ultra-high value core investment"!]

[Special reward triggered - 5x bonus!]

[Rebate calculation in progress... 20445 yuan x 5 = 102225 yuan!]

[Rebates are being distributed...]

Jiang Chen felt his brain buzz!

One purchase, and you get over 10 yuan in rebates!

He immediately opened the mobile banking app.

The remaining 268,000, plus the 102225 that just arrived...

Account Balance: 331950.80 yuan

Jiang Chen's heart pounded wildly, and an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and control spread throughout his body!

He walked out of the flagship store carrying several shopping bags with the Apple logo in both hands.

The sunlight outside shone on him, warm and comforting.

He glanced back at the glass building, then at the long string of numbers on his phone. A thought, like a wildfire, raged within him.

Going home for the Chinese New Year, taking a hard seat on a green-skinned train for more than 30 hours?

Squeezed into a carriage filled with the smells of sweat and instant noodles?

Do not!

Those days are gone forever!

This year, I'm driving back!

Return home in a brand-new, impressive car that will amaze everyone!

He immediately opened the car app on his phone and started browsing.

However, when he set his search criteria to "BMW", "Mercedes-Benz" and "Audi", and saw the prices starting at four or five hundred thousand, his newly inflated confidence was dampened by reality.

No!

The money isn't enough!

It seems I need to put in more effort and "make" a few big purchases before buying a car!