Chapter 37: Truly Wealthy

Chen Xiao quickly grabbed her hand and said gently, "Xiangjun, it’s just a house. Why are you so worked up?"

Just a house? That was 9.3 million! Was he completely out of touch with the value of money?

"It’s fine, Xiangjun. I actually bought two—one for each of us. The floor plan is two units per elevator lobby, so we’ll still be exactly like we are now: right next door to each other!"

"You bought two?"

Zhao Xiangjun’s eyes widened. She tapped her own head, needing to feel the sting to be sure she wasn't dreaming.

In truth, he hadn't planned on buying two, but once she accepted the first one, the system’s reward mechanic dictated that he would receive the unit on the same floor in the same complex. Since it was a two-unit-per-floor layout, he would inevitably be her neighbor.

After a long moment, she finally calmed down and asked, "Where did you get so much money? Two houses cost nearly 20 million. Do your uncle and aunt know?"

"Don't worry, this is all my own money. I have absolute control over it."

Seeing she was still doubtful, he continued, "I told you, I’m very wealthy. I even own an entire office floor in the Yunfeng Building; the annual rent alone brings in 2 million!"

She stared at him in silence, which made him feel a bit nervous. He feared that this might create a distance between them, which would be counterproductive.

"Xiangjun, is everything okay? Even though I’m a rich man, the way we treat each other hasn't changed!"

"Everything is fine. I’m just surprised that you don’t have a shred of 'rich person' air about you—you still have such a 'loser' vibe!"

Hearing that, he breathed a sigh of relief. She was still the same Zhao Xiangjun!

He pulled her into his arms and said softly, "You’re asking for a beating, mocking me like that!"

*Hmph!* It would be impossible to say she wasn't moved. While she didn't care much for material things, the fact that a man would spend millions on her without hesitation—and worry so much about her refusing—was deeply stirring. Plus, she already had a strong fondness for him.

She leaned against his shoulder, silent. Under the warm, dim light, the atmosphere was exceptionally cozy, with only tenderness flowing between them.

*Ding! Mission accomplished: Zhao Xiangjun has accepted the house at Bihu Shuangxi purchased by the host.*

[Mission Reward 1: One residential unit in the same complex and on the same floor for the host.]
[Mission Reward 2: Endurance +5, Health +5, Charisma +3.]
[Mission Reward 3: One Luxeed R7 vehicle.]

The surprises kept coming; his luck was truly boundless!

The difference between the property rewarded by the system and the one he purchased was that the system’s house came fully furnished and equipped down to the last detail—he wouldn't even need to buy a toilet seat cover! The property deed had already been processed and placed in his inbox; he could pick it up as soon as he stepped out.

He was most delighted by the +5 to endurance, which bolstered his confidence as a man. Since confident men were naturally charismatic, he wondered if the +3 to charisma was related to that. The +5 to health sent a warm current through his body, leaving him feeling refreshed and comfortable—it was as if his cervical spondylosis had vanished instantly!

He checked his system dashboard:

[Host: Chen Xiao (Dedication Value: 10)]
[Occupation: Dr. Feng Robot - Business Specialist]
[Height: 178cm, Weight: 75kg]
[Physique: 80, Endurance: 80, Health: 75, Charisma: 83]
[Minimum Guarantee Level 2: 16,000 yuan/day]
[Dedication Bonus: Commission x Dedication Value]

[Asset Status:
Balance: 4.43 million
Real Estate: Hairun Mansion (50sqm apartment), Yunfeng Building 22nd Floor, one bungalow at Bihu Shuangxi
Vehicles: Mercedes-Benz CLS 300, Luxeed R7]

It was a magnificent status; he could basically be called a winner in life!

"Oh, by the way, Xiangjun, I also bought you a car—a car that suits you!"

After gifting such an expensive house, a car barely caused a ripple. She didn't care about these things anyway, so she just hummed and asked, "What do you mean by 'suits me'?"

"A car with intelligent driving. It can drive itself from the parking lot to your office building. You just need to keep your hands on the steering wheel!"

"So you're saying my driving skills are bad, and that’s why an autonomous car suits me?"

She shot him a glare, her flirtatious look nearly sweeping his soul away.

"That's not it. You should still practice your driving skills. Let’s find some time in the next few days to practice together!"

"Mmh... Chen Xiao, I’m sleepy."

Knowing she was shooing him out, he kissed her forehead without asking and said, "Get some sleep!"

She didn't react, seemingly having adjusted to Chen Xiao's intimate behavior.

Chen Xiao left to pick up the keys and deed for his Bihu Shuangxi unit from the collection box, along with the keys and documents for the Luxeed R7, before returning to his apartment to enjoy a good night's sleep.

The next morning, after agreeing to meet Zhao Xiangjun after work to see the house and pick up the car, they both headed to work.

He noticed something: even though he hadn't been to the office for two days, his minimum daily guarantee had been paid out as usual. This meant that as long as he was in his current position, his productivity was judged by results rather than the process.

With this realization, Chen Xiao felt he could truly let loose. A results-oriented approach—he loved it!

Upon entering the office, he saw Ma Jing, who was looking quite resentful.

"Brother Chen Xiao, you haven't been to the office for two days, and HR didn't even check on you. Why did they dock me 50 yuan for being three minutes late?"

"Then go negotiate a 15 million order for the company!"

"Fine, I'll go pay the fine!" Ma Jing obediently went to the finance department.

"Chen Xiao is here..."
"He looks more energetic every day!"
"Chen Xiao, do you want me to introduce you to a girlfriend?"

Every time he went to the restroom, everyone greeted him. He was in a league of his own in the company now; even Feng Feifei would try to side-step to let him pass if they bumped into each other.

The "god-tier" life of a top salesperson—15 million in orders in one week and a 750,000 bonus—left the entire company jaw-dropped and green with envy.

Since the people from the inspection equipment company had arrived, Yuan Kai had been much quieter, or perhaps he was just working harder—or maybe he was just spiraling in frustration. He didn't bother Chen Xiao anymore; he knew he couldn't control him and didn't want to humiliate himself further. He didn't even dare to raise his voice when ordering Ma Jing around. The supervisor’s life had become quite stifling.

Crucially, Feng Feifei didn't think much of him anymore, making him feel like the office was a minefield.

The company was growing, with new faces appearing almost every day. At this rate, the current 200-square-meter office for 20 people would soon be insufficient; it looked like they would need to expand or relocate soon.

"Brother Chen Xiao, did you go out to negotiate business again these past two days? You wouldn't have brought back another few million in orders, would you? You've done more business in a week than others do in a year or several! If you can still land more orders, you're not a top salesperson—you're a demon!"

*Ding! Mission released: Please secure a new order within one week. Reward: 1 random gift pack. The contents depend on the mission completion rate; a 5 million order represents 100% completion.*