I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping
Chapter 1219 - 839 Expansion_2

Chapter 1219: 839 Expansion_2

Her eyes showed curiosity as she looked towards Hong Xiaoyu.

Hong Xiaoyu awkwardly said, "We have to wait for a table, and there are dozens ahead of us. Let’s change to another restaurant."

Duan Xueying was slightly stunned, then an apologetic expression appeared on her young, snowy cheeks, "I’ve already called ahead, I forgot to tell you."

"You’ve reserved a spot?"

Duan Xueying nodded, then said to Jiang Chen, "Brother Jiang Chen, let’s go inside."

As expected.

Under Duan Xueying’s lead, they smoothly made their way upstairs to a nice spot by the road where they could look down at the street view.

Jiang Chen patted Hong Xiaoyu’s shoulder as a gesture of comfort.

What kind of family background they come from, and the family background of the younger cousin, it’s natural that there would be differences in how they interact with people.

"Brother Jiang Chen, let’s order. This restaurant serves our local specialties; you should like it."

All three of them were locals.

Sha City is only an hour and a half from River City by high-speed train.

"Bro, order whatever, I’m paying," Hong Xiaoyu said generously, trying to make amends for earlier.

"How much is your monthly allowance? Planning to live on instant noodles next month?"

Jiang Chen played his role as the elder brother perfectly, mercilessly teasing.

Hong Xiaoyu was at a loss for words.

Duan Xueying laughed.

With the background of a well-bred young lady and a face much more refined than those of internet celebrities, this girl was indeed a bona fide beauty. Just now, when she walked in from outside the store, she caught many people’s attention, causing them to watch her intently.

"I have a card with this restaurant, just charge it to my account," she said.

If it wasn’t for Shi Qianxi forcibly making the connection last time, these two might never have crossed paths.

The dishes had been ordered.

"Brother Jiang Chen, why didn’t Sister Qianqian come?" Duan Xueying asked.

She wasn’t really familiar with Jiang Chen. Their only interaction was when Jiang Chen accompanied Shi Qianxi, who was inspecting Jin Hai on behalf of the Fang Family, to dine at the Duan’s.

But Duan Xueying didn’t seem to show any restraint or unfamiliarity towards him.

It was no wonder she was the beloved daughter of Jin Hai’s highest leader in River City.

There’s a saying about interpersonal relationships.

The best way to get closer to someone is to treat them like a good friend, even if you’ve only met once.

"Why do you two ask the same question?"

After teasing them with that remark, which didn’t make the two young people, especially his younger cousin, feel awkward, Jiang Chen, who was actually quite young himself, explained, "She’s very busy these days; it’s hard for her to find time."

Duan Xueying nodded, showing understanding.

That ’inhumanly wealthy’, Sister Qianqian, who’s nonchalant about giving away supercars as gifts, what exactly does she do? Up to now, Hong Xiaoyu didn’t have a full picture, but at least he knew that she was a ’super-rich lady,’ and that was enough for him.

It’s very likely that right now, his cousin is... working for her.

Yeah.

Working.

"Brother Jiang Chen, did you come specifically to see Xiao Yu?" Duan Xueying jokingly asked.

Jiang Chen, with an unruffled expression, replied, "That’s half the reason."

What a great elder brother.

Feeling touched, Hong Xiaoyu subconsciously asked, "Bro, what’s the other half?"

"Buying land."

"Buying what?"

Hong Xiaoyu asked in confusion, as if he hadn’t heard clearly.

"Buying land."

Jiang Chen repeated.

This time Hong Xiaoyu heard it clearly, but it seemed there was a glitch in his understanding.

"Bro, are you going to buy a house in River City? Are you planning to develop your career here?"

Duan Xueying silently helped by washing the dishes and chopsticks with water.

"I’m talking about buying land."

Jiang Chen elaborated.

Land?

Hong Xiaoyu was stunned.

This term he had heard in the rural countryside, but this was River City, a new first-tier city!

"Bro, you are going to... buy land in River City?"

Seeing the shocked look in his cousin’s eyes, Jiang Chen nodded.

The Fang Family was already aware, no need to keep it a secret anymore.

Hong Xiaoyu’s mind went blank.

Buying land is a concept completely different from buying a house.

With the current housing prices in River City, a normal house would cost a few million, so how much would a piece of land be worth?

The wealthy usually buy houses, right?

Buying land... what kind of move is that?

When the starting point is different, so naturally is the perspective.

Where in the world is there a uniform starting line?

Compared to Hong Xiaoyu, Duan Xueying seemed quite accustomed to such topics. While Hong Xiaoyu was spacing out, she took over the conversation and casually asked, "What is Brother Jiang Chen buying the land for?"

Thankfully the restaurant was buzzing with noise; otherwise, other people overhearing a bunch of youngsters talking about buying land might definitely think they were bragging.

"To build a hospital."

Jiang Chen said it in a light and indifferent tone.

Indeed.

His visit to River City this time was exactly for the expansion of Xinghuo Medical Center.

Never forget one’s roots.

Xinghuo Medical Center was a project that benefited the hardworking masses.

As a local, it was only natural to prioritize his own hometown first.

Hearing his cousin was going to build a hospital, Hong Xiaoyu was once again greatly shaken inside.

With his current worldview, such a matter was, of course, hard for him to accept.

"If it’s for building a hospital, the land doesn’t need to be that big. There are plenty of suitable locations."

Duan Xueying conversed with Jiang Chen with a calm demeanor, "Does Brother Jiang Chen have any specific requirements for the size of the land?"

"Four to five hundred acres will do."

Four to five hundred... acres.

Hong Xiaoyu felt stunned as if he were burned on the outside and tender on the inside. If it wasn’t his own cousin, he might have reminded anyone else to not boast too much.

"That would be the standard for a top tier hospital."

Duan Xueying continued with a smile, without showing any surprise.

"Hmm. Do you have any suitable locations to recommend?"

Jiang Chen asked.

"I can help look it up for Brother Jiang Chen, but for such matters, you can directly contact my dad, Mr. Duan, he will definitely give you good advice."

Jiang Chen nodded with a smile, "I do indeed plan to ask Mr. Duan for his advice."

Mainly, it was Jiang Chen and Duan Xueying who were talking. Only when the dishes were finally served did the entranced Hong Xiaoyu come back to his senses and glanced at his cousin’s familiar profile.

"Bro, you’re opening a hospital?"

He ventured timidly in a soft voice.

"Yeah, partnering up with some friends."

Private hospitals can be opened?

Hong Xiaoyu’s values were blown away.

Although he knew that there indeed are private hospitals, the procedures and complexity involved were beyond what ordinary people could handle, right?

"With Sister Qianqian?"

"No, with other friends."

Jiang Chen spoke as if it was nothing, picking up his chopsticks, "Aren’t you also here for the first time? Try the food and see if it lives up to its reputation."

One acre is approximately 667 square meters.

If you’re looking at four hundred acres, that’s roughly 266,800 square meters.

Hong Xiaoyu’s brain had already started doing math, and the more he calculated, the louder the buzzing in his head.

If you calculate at a house price of twenty thousand per square meter.

266,800 times 20,000.

Billions of dollars?!

Hong Xiaoyu inhaled sharply, unable to contain himself.

Of course, he knew his calculations were too simplistic; the price of land couldn’t possibly be directly compared to housing prices, but even such a result had him quaking!

"Brother Jiang Chen, how does it taste?"

Duan Xueying asked with a smile, as if nothing troubled her, seemingly understanding Jiang Chen’s capabilities far more than Hong Xiaoyu did.

"No wonder there’s such a long queue. If it wasn’t for you, I might have missed out on this culinary delight today."

Saying this, Jiang Chen nudged the daydreaming Hong Xiaoyu with his elbow, "Stop staring at Xue Ling, you’ve met each other a fair number of times, right?"

"I..."

With his thoughts all jumbled up, Hong Xiaoyu immediately lost his ability to speak coherently and flushed red again.

Duan Xueying covered her mouth with a smile, gracefully taking up her spoon and lowering her head to soup.

This is truly the style of a lady from a distinguished family.

Jiang Chen inwardly expressed his approval.

"By the way, does your school have a nursing or medical department? When the hospital is built, we could provide internship opportunities for them. The compensation would definitely be better than standard rates."

Jiang Chen mentioned to Hong Xiaoyu.

"Bro, why don’t you just take me in too?"

"You’re not even studying medicine, what would you do there?"

"Odd jobs."

Hong Xiaoyu seemed serious: "There’s always a need for someone to mop floors and clean toilets, right?"

Not just Jiang Chen, even Duan Xueying couldn’t help but laugh.

"Alright, I will definitely leave a position for you. From today onwards, start working out more, the security booth at the hospital entrance will be in your charge. By then, you’ll be the hospital’s image ambassador."

The brotherly banter, as if Duan Xueying wasn’t even an outsider.

"Brother Jiang Chen, this is a villa belonging to one of my dad’s friends. It’s always empty but regularly cleaned. It’s located in the foreign concession area. If you don’t mind, you can stay there. It should be more comfortable than a hotel."

Duan Xueying took out a set of keys and placed them on the table.

Jiang Chen didn’t stand on ceremony.

"Thanks."