Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 1184: True Proof (60)

"It’s already bought?"

Holding the thick purchase contract in his hand, Wang Zhenghai felt as though he was dreaming.

From the moment Wang Chen suggested buying a house to now owning this grand villa, less than three days had passed.

Wang Zhenghai hadn’t even entertained the idea previously, and now he was the proud owner of a luxurious villa!

It all happened so quickly.

"Yes, it’s bought."

Wang’s Mother, standing nearby, sighed deeply, "Two million... I never thought I would live in something this expensive in my lifetime."

"Sister-in-law, two million isn’t really expensive."

Tian Wenxiu chuckled, "For a location like this, with such great surroundings and amenities, if it were in the provincial capital, it would cost ten times as much—and might not even be available. It’s already considered very cheap."

Wang Zhenghai slapped his forehead, "I can’t help it; I need to go look at it again!"

Everyone exchanged glances and burst into laughter.

Since the house was already purchased, there was nothing wrong with going for another look.

Previously, the sales manager had led them through a quick tour, but now that the property was theirs, they paid much closer attention during their walkthrough.

The villa wasn’t the largest in Kaiyuan Manor, but its 300-square-meter footprint yielded nearly 500 square meters of usable space. With three above-ground floors and two underground floors, it featured an elevator and both front and rear private gardens, totaling over 100 square meters.

Additionally, the developer had gifted three underground parking spaces, and the villa itself was fully furnished with high-quality renovations.

The price naturally reflected its value.

While Wang Chen felt the villa’s decor was fairly ordinary, Wang’s Dad and Wang’s Mother found it remarkably luxurious. With some added furniture and appliances, it could be lived in immediately, saving the hassle of redecorating.

Everyone took another tour of the upper and lower floors and seemed thoroughly satisfied.

"Sister-in-law."

As they left the new home, Tian Wenxiu turned to Wang’s Mother and said, "All the appliances for your new home—leave it to me and Zhengyang. I have connections with appliance companies in the provincial capital; I can get a good discount. Everything will be purchased and delivered directly for installation."

Originally, Wang Zhengyang had wanted to lend his brother money, but after calculating things, Wang Zhenghai realized that Wang Chen’s fifty thousand and their own savings were enough for the down payment, so borrowing wasn’t necessary.

So, Wang Zhengyang and his wife decided to gift them a full set of appliances instead.

Wang’s Mother quickly waved off the offer, "No, no, just a television is more than enough."

A full set of appliances—air conditioners, televisions, washing machines, refrigerators, and so on—would cost quite a bit.

Considering the number of rooms in the villa, just buying air conditioners for each room would cost a couple tens of thousands.

"Absolutely not!" insisted Tian Wenxiu. "You need everything!"

Despite her tendency to be a little calculating, Tian Wenxiu wasn’t stingy. Seeing the eldest brother’s family rising to new heights, she thought it was wise to deepen their ties now rather than later—it was far better to help during their time of need than to simply offer extra luxuries when they were already established.

After all, Wang Zhenghai was currently feeling the pinch after buying the villa. But once he settled into his role as the company’s general manager, his annual salary, bonuses, and dividends might allow him to buy another villa of equal stature in the near future.

By then, this kind of favor might not even register in his eyes!

So the timing to build goodwill was crucial—it’s far more impactful to provide assistance in adversity than to shower someone with gifts in prosperity.

As the two women debated insistently, the brothers laughed heartily, escaping to the balcony for a cigarette and a panoramic view of the surroundings.

Meanwhile, Wang Chen strolled around the villa alone.

This would be one of his closest homes in the future, and he planned to carefully design it.

His goal was to ensure his parents and siblings lived comfortably—and safely!

The following day, Wang Zhengyang and his family left Wen County and returned to the provincial capital.

Before leaving, Wang Xiaomeng pulled Wang Chen aside and whispered, "Brother, are you and Tian Tian going to break up?"

Wang Chen smiled, "Why would you ask that?"

Wang Xiaomeng hesitated, then spoke in a lowered voice, "I saw on the forum that someone said you’re dating the campus beauty from Fifth High School. But she’s gone abroad now, and isn’t it likely that you’ll go abroad eventually too?"

"I’m not going anywhere."

Wang Chen patted his sister’s head, "Once I graduate, I’ll come straight back. Focus on your studies and don’t pay attention to messy rumors. I’m definitely not breaking up with Tian Tian."

"Stop patting my head! It’ll stunt my growth!"

Wang Xiaomeng pouted unhappily, clearly unconvinced, "So... are the rumors about you and the campus beauty true? The posts online sound so convincing."

Wang Chen glanced at her, "Adult matters are not for kids to meddle in."

"Hmph!"

Wang Xiaomeng shook her fist at him threateningly, "Tian Tian is my best friend. If you hurt her feelings, I’ll refuse to acknowledge you as my brother!"

Wang Chen burst out laughing, "Even if you don’t acknowledge me, I’m still your brother!"

"Xiaomeng!"

Just as Wang Xiaomeng was about to retort, Tian Wenxiu called from a distance, "They’re about to check tickets—come quickly!"

She had no choice but to respond and head back.

After sending off his uncle and aunt’s family, Wang Chen felt relaxed, free, and unoccupied. For the next several days, he visited Shifeng Mountain frequently.

Though he claimed to be sightseeing, he was actually scouting—or to be more precise, investigating.

Wang’s Mother stayed home to care for the younger siblings, while Wang’s Dad busied himself with company affairs, often coming home late at night.

The strain on him was evident.

A few days later, Wang Zhenghai unexpectedly called Wang Chen over with a heavy expression clouding his face.

Curious, Wang Chen asked, "Dad, what’s going on?"

Wang Zhenghai stared at his son, sighed, and asked, "What else are you hiding from me?"

Wang Chen’s heart skipped a beat, but he replied with a smile, "Dad, what exactly are you asking about?"

Wang Zhenghai chuckled bitterly, "I just found out that the reason I own ten percent of the company’s shares is because of green ecological farming technology."

"But the problem is, I don’t understand anything about that technology!"

"I asked Chairman Chang, and he told me to ask you, saying you know best."

Back when Haicheng Group approached him to co-found Shifeng Mountain Comprehensive Development Group, the reasoning was his capability and his local ties to Wen County. And the ten percent shares were part of the compensation package.

At the time, Wang Zhenghai had been overwhelmed with honor and slightly intoxicated by the sudden fortune, neglecting to thoroughly investigate the underlying details.

Looking back now, he realized he had been wholly enthralled by what felt like manna from heaven.

The peculiarities were present all along, but they had been deliberately or subconsciously ignored.

Now that he fully grasped the situation, there was no longer room for feigned ignorance.

Remaining indifferent would weigh heavily on his conscience.

What shocked Wang Zhenghai most was the realization that this matter somehow involved his own son!

"Since you’ve uncovered it, I won’t hide it anymore."

Wang Chen smiled, "I’m the one who possesses green ecological farming technology. It’s the precondition for Haicheng Group’s collaboration, and this technology has already been validated and approved by Chairman Chang."

"The technology originates from my research during university in the provincial capital. I’ve always had an interest in biology, which is why I chose to major in biology at Capital University."

"Dad, you can focus on being the general manager and managing the new company. I’ll handle the technology!"

Wang Zhenghai was rendered speechless.

Though countless questions raced in his mind, he couldn’t utter a single one when faced with his son’s unexpected confidence and calm demeanor!

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