This was a sedan, a Bentley. Ye Chen didn't know much about cars, but he knew this was a high-end vehicle, even though he wasn't sure about its exact price.
The second garage housed an SUV, a Mercedes-Benz. However, the badge was not the typical three-pointed star but a "B". Ye Chen had seen this model online; it seemed to be a G800 or G900.
Whether it was a G800 or G900, it was certainly not cheap. He couldn't afford it, let alone maintain it.
In the third garage was a Lamborghini sports car, a two-seater. Although Ye Chen had seen this type of car online, he didn't know the specific model.
Judging by its design, it wasn't an ordinary Lamborghini. It was likely a supercar, commonly referred to as a "big bull."
After checking out the cars, Ye Chen went inside to get the car keys, opened the car doors, and tested them. They all started without a hitch.
Seeing the cars start smoothly made Ye Chen eager to take them for a spin. No man dislikes cars, and Ye Chen was no exception. He hadn't cared much before because he couldn't afford one. But now, sitting behind the wheel, he couldn't resist the temptation to test drive.
Since it was still early, he decided to head over to Xuanwu to check out another house.
Yes, there was another villa in Xuanwu, not far from here, just five or six kilometers away.
Before heading out, Ye Chen decided to check for the necessary documents, at least to ensure he had the vehicle registration. Without it, he would be in trouble if stopped by the traffic police.
Fortunately, he found the vehicle registration in the glove compartment. Opening it, he was surprised to see his name on it.
Since there was a registration, there was no problem. He put the registration back in the glove compartment and checked the inspection sticker on the windshield. The inspection was valid until September 2021.
This was a new car, exempt from inspection for six years. Although exempt from inspection, the sticker needed to be renewed every two years. This sticker was likely obtained last year, so it was valid until 2021.
With over a year left before the next renewal, Ye Chen checked the fuel gauge. The tank was full, so he drove out of the garage.
Driving a sports car felt different from a sedan because of its lower chassis. However, after a brief familiarization, it wasn't a problem.
Using the remote control, he opened the main gate. The roar of the supercar engine echoed as he drove out into the villa area.
Being his first time driving such a car, Ye Chen was particularly cautious, afraid of scratching or damaging it. Even a minor scratch could cost tens of thousands in repairs.
This wasn't just driving a car; it was like handling a piece of antique porcelain, even more precious.
Before he reached the main gate, it had already opened. Ye Chen rolled down the window, and before he could speak, the security guard who had escorted him earlier said, "Mr. Ye, heading out?"
"Yes. By the way, where is the property management office? I'll go and pay the property fees later."
"Mr. Ye, no need. The property management will come to you."
"Okay, I'll head out first then."
"Alright."
After Ye Chen drove away, a security guard approached the captain and asked, "Is he really the owner?"
"Of course, the police confirmed it. What do you think?"
"Wow, he really keeps a low profile. I'd say his outfit costs less than 500 yuan in total."
The security captain replied, "You don't understand. Rich people are low-key."
"True," the guard nodded.
The residents here were wealthy, yet they often carried baskets to shop for groceries, appearing just like ordinary people.
But who knew that their annual property fees alone amounted to tens of thousands, not to mention other expenses. Adding everything up could scare an average person half to death.
Ye Chen drove onto the street, the Lamborghini's engine roaring as he headed towards Xuanwu. He didn't push the gas pedal hard, but the car responded powerfully to even a light touch, much to his helplessness.
The few kilometers to Xuanwu took just over ten minutes, considering the traffic and speed limits. Otherwise, it would have been much quicker.
Thanks to the navigation system, he no longer needed to ask for directions. It led him straight to the gate of the villa area.
Ye Chen parked the car in front of the barrier and rolled down the window just as the security guard approached.
"I'm the owner of house number ten."
Hearing this, the security guard didn't ask further questions and opened the gate for him. Ye Chen guessed it was because of the car.
Indeed, it was because of the car. Someone driving a Lamborghini wouldn't come here without reason.
Ye Chen didn't know the exact location of house number ten, so he had to search for it. He found it quickly.
This villa area was slightly larger than the previous one but still had fewer than thirty villas. Ye Chen got out of the car and walked to the gate of house number ten.
As expected, the gate was locked, covered with a thick layer of dust, indicating it hadn't been cleaned in a long time.
With no security guard following him, Ye Chen had to call the police himself. Technically, it wasn't an emergency, but...