It was a sunny afternoon around one o'clock.
Instead of heading straight home, Shen Lang followed the GPS and drove to the Jiujian Tang villa district.
He wanted to check out the big villa he'd just gotten from the system and see what it looked like.
The villa has two parking options: the public parking lot in front and a private garage that comes with the villa itself.
Shen Lang decided to park in the public lot since he wanted to take a look around the expensive villa area.
"Wow, this isn't just a parking lot, it's like a car show!"
The underground parking at Jiujian Tang was filled with shiny, high-end sports cars worth over a million each.
There were even some super-low-slung cars worth tens of millions that Shen Lang had only seen on Douyin.
To be honest, Shen Lang's personal garage for his racing game didn't even have this many luxury cars.
Among the luxury cars, even the cheapest one seemed to be a BMW 7 Series worth over a million.
Compared to these, Shen Lang's Mercedes-Benz C260L, which cost about 300,000, looked totally out of place.
"My car's not cheap, you know?"
Shen Lang didn't feel embarrassed at all.
He mumbled to himself and proudly parked his car in his exclusive spot, then put on his sunglasses and left the underground parking.
After showing his ID and property certificate at the property management office, Shen Lang easily got the key to the 300 million yuan villa.
The whole process was super smooth, with no hassle.
It was like picking up a package from a delivery station. After verifying his identity, the property manager handed over the key without any of those annoying "you don't belong here" scenarios.
The property staff and security guards were all really friendly, smiling and welcoming him.
If Shen Lang hadn't wanted to explore alone, even the property manager, dressed in black stockings, would have offered to personally show him around the villa and introduce him to its features.
On the way to the villa, he also encountered other residents of Jiujian Tang.
These wealthy neighbors were very kind and approachable, speaking in soft, gentle tones.
In places like this with such high standards, you rarely meet people who look down on others.
Although not all rich people are exceptionally nice, most of them are quite polite and understand how to be courteous and humble.
They've had good education from a young age, so they're usually very friendly.
Only a small number of wealthy people have bad tempers, thinking their superior background entitles them to be treated better than others.
Such people usually don't last long financially unless they come from extremely rich families, as their funds quickly flow out of the market.
Since it's a standalone villa area, the further Shen Lang went in, the fewer people he saw.
Each luxurious villa was eerily quiet, as if no one was living in them. There wasn't any noise coming from inside.
The villas were spaced far apart, giving a sense of living on a private island.
"Building A, number 6, that's it!"
Shen Lang spotted his own standalone villa from a distance.
From afar, the villa looked like a dreamy palace, radiating endless luxury and charm.
When Shen Lang reached the villa door, he took out the key from the property office, excited and eager to open it.
What greeted him was an expansive and sparsely furnished living room, so luxurious it seemed that even a slightly louder voice would echo.
Honestly, the living room was so big it could easily host a game of badminton.
The villa's interior design was exquisite, with every detail carefully crafted.
Huge floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies allowed sunlight and breezes to flow in freely while offering beautiful views.
The walls of the villa were made from the highest quality materials, polished and treated to a smooth and glamorous finish.
The luxurious sofas and coffee tables made the place feel like the lobby of a five-star hotel.
The floors were covered with top-grade marble, perfectly joined and finished to create a flawless shine.
This was a four-story villa with seven bedrooms and one living room, with the upper floors being empty bedrooms and rooms.
Of course, such a pricey villa naturally came with a private swimming pool.
From the huge floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, you could see a glistening pool with a few fallen leaves floating on the water.
The best feature of Jiujian Tang villas was the view. From the windows on the second floor and above, you could see the Huangpu River stretching around the city.
The only downside of this villa was its cold and quiet atmosphere. The neighbors probably didn't visit each other much, and it lacked the lively, bustling vibe of regular neighborhoods.
Shen Lang spent over half an hour exploring every corner of the villa.
"It's really great to be rich."
Back in the living room, Shen Lang sunk into the soft sofa, letting out a sigh of contentment.
Just then, a WeChat notification sounded on his phone.
Shen Lang checked and saw a friend request from someone with the ID "Brother Sweeter Than Me."
He figured it was Su Lexuan's roommate and hesitated for a moment before accepting the request.
One Night of Sleep Later: "Who are you?"
Brother Sweeter Than Me: "Oh, you've already forgotten me? I'm the one you met at the café for a blind date. Chen Lili, remember? {Cute}"
"Ah, right, the extra character from Chapter 1."
Shen Lang chuckled and quickly figured out why this woman added him.
His mom, Cheng Lijuan, and Chen Lili's mom were card buddies and often met up to play cards.
Cheng Lijuan also liked to show off, so she probably mentioned Shen Lang's recent success with writing novels and buying a Mercedes-Benz.
When you're rich, everyone wants to be connected with you.
One Night of Sleep Later: "Weren't we done with this? Why add me now?"
Brother Sweeter Than Me: "I didn't know you well before. I heard from my mom that you're making over a million a month from your novels and bought a Mercedes. Now that I think about it, you're pretty good, honest, tall, and doing well financially. I feel secure with you. Want to have dinner tonight? {Shy}"
One Night of Sleep Later: "I just got lucky with one hit novel. My next book probably won't earn as much, maybe around 30-40 thousand."
Brother Sweeter Than Me: "That's okay. I'm not like those gold-diggers online. 30-40 thousand a month is enough for me."
One Night of Sleep Later: "?"