I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping
Chapter 1220 - 840 Xie Wendong

Chapter 1220: 840 Xie Wendong

Kaide Mansion.

With a unit price close to 200,000 per square meter, it certainly stands out in River City, a new first-tier city.

Duan Xueying indeed wasn’t lying.

This European-style mansion worth tens of millions appears seldom lived in, but the furniture and equipment are brand new, and there’s even a Cullinan parked in the garage.

This surely wasn’t left by the homeowner.

Without a doubt, it must have been arranged by the Duan Family.

Thoughtful, huh.

"Mr. Jiang, I am the property manager of Kaide Mansion. If you need anything, you can contact me at any time."

After accepting the property manager’s business card, Jiang Chen didn’t drive the Cullinan, but rode out on an assisted bicycle parked in the garage instead.

Kaide Mansion is in a prime location, not only conveniently situated at the interchange of multiple subway lines, but it’s also adjacent to the largest urban park in Yangkou District.

Jiang Chen leisurely rode along the bike path in the park, taking his time.

The setting sun dyed the silhouettes of the buildings across the river with a layer of filter.

Breathing in the abundant oxygen produced by the woods, Jiang Chen felt refreshed and clear-headed.

His cell phone rang.

He stopped his bicycle, propped it with one foot, and took out his phone.

It was Cao Jinse.

"I’ve already arrived in River City," he said with a laugh.

"Stick to the budget plan we laid out. Don’t make decisions on your own," Cao Jinse instructed.

"Don’t worry, I understand. I’m not a sucker," Jiang Chen replied.

Obviously.

Jiang Chen’s lavish style had left Cao Jinse apprehensive.

"Anyway, I’ll say it again: if costs overrun, I’m not paying," she stated upfront.

"I’ve already contacted Duan Zhongxin. With his influence in River City, securing a plot of land for us will be easy, and our budget will be more than enough," he reassured.

The two had discussed it before.

The new Xinghuo Medical Center being established in River City was projected to require an investment of around ten billion.

Cao Jinse was full of integrity; although she handled most of the cumbersome procedures, she didn’t take advantage of Jiang Chen, and they shared the costs equally.

"Getting the site and starting construction is just the beginning. The main expenses come later, and every penny must be spent wisely," she emphasized.

Listening to her over the phone, Jiang Chen admired her character — this was how one should manage wealth, not be enslaved by it.

"You don’t need to tell me, you should know how much pressure I’m under right now," he said.

"It’s good that you recognize the pressure," Cao Jinse replied with a laugh, then added, "Hang in there."

"What’s there to hang in there about," Jiang Chen said nonchalantly, holding the handlebar, "Just serving the people."

He wasn’t one for grandiose slogans.

But when he spoke those words at that moment, they truly fit the bill.

"Are you... Jiang Chen?"

Suddenly.

A voice of disbelief arose.

Jiang Chen instinctively looked ahead,

and saw two people approaching, likely taking a stroll in the park, staring intently at him.

"I’ve got something to handle here," Jiang Chen said over the phone.

"Hmm."

Cao Jinse efficiently ended the call.

Jiang Chen put down his phone, and his face mirrored a similarly astonished smile, "Wendong?"

"Damn! It really is you!"

The chubbier of the two, surprised turning into joy, quickly walked up and circled Jiang Chen, scrutinizing him as if he were a precious animal.

"Haven’t seen you for years, didn’t expect you to become this handsome! I almost didn’t dare to recognize you!"

This comment could be taken as either an insult or a compliment.

Jiang Chen dismounted his bicycle and stood beside it.

"You must have learned to swim by now, right?"

The chubby guy was taken aback, speaking in the dialect of Sha City, "What does that mean?"

"You definitely can’t fit into a swimming ring with that waist now, can you?"

Jiang Chen’s corners of his mouth curled up.

"...Go cluck yourself!"

Even his go-to curse hasn’t changed.

As their eyes met, both of them suddenly smiled brilliantly, then opened their arms and embraced each other tightly.

"Bro, long time no see!"

The fatty was very excited.

Actually, back in high school, he wasn’t like this at all. He probably weighs around 160 or 170 pounds now, but he was even thinner than Jiang Chen when they were desk mates in high school.

If it weren’t for the fact that his obesity hadn’t spread to his face, Jiang Chen might not have recognized this high school classmate at all.

By the way.

The fatty also has a quite imposing name.

Xie Wendong.

In high school, his physique was somewhat similar to the characters in novels, so he was often teased by classmates.

However, Jiang Chen got along well with him, not because of his impressive name, but because he gave him considerable help in studies.

Back in junior and senior high school, he wasn’t a top student at all. If it weren’t for his mother’s passing, he might have continued to mess around with Fu Zili and barely managed to get admitted to Sha City High School, the best in Sha City. But even there, he was at the bottom, since Sha City High School only admitted top students.

His ability to catch up was not only due to his own efforts, Xie Wendong had an indelible merit for that.

Don’t look at his name, nor his current figure. Back in high school, this guy was a real top student, always ranking in the top ten of his age group in every major exam. Whenever Jiang Chen had a problem he didn’t understand, he would go to him for advice.

Although there was a talented girl living next door, boys, after all, have their pride.

After all, Jiang Chen back then wasn’t as experienced as he is now.

So Xie Wendong would always have this phrase on his lips.

"When are you going to pay back the tuition fees you owe me?"

Right.

That’s the phrase.

As they let go of their embrace, memories of their youth flooded back, and Jiang Chen, who bumped into his high school classmate unexpectedly, joked, "Tuition fees? Don’t you know it’s illegal to give tuitions now? It’s already quite generous of me not to report you to the Education Bureau."

"Damn!"

Xie Wendong flicked his middle finger disdainfully, "You weren’t this crafty back then! What kind of education did you get at East Sea University!"

"East Sea University isn’t as strong as River City University."

Jiang Chen teased.

When the college entrance examination results were released that year, Xie Wendong’s score was, of course, higher than his, and he was admitted to the nationally renowned River City University.

"What a coincidence."

The person accompanying Xie Wendong came over, tall and skinny with glasses, smiling.

Jiang Chen instinctively felt that this was also probably a former classmate, but after looking at him for a while, he still couldn’t remember who he was.

After all, it had been nearly five years since graduation day.

"Gao Jianqiang, forgotten? He was in the same class as Fang Qing."

Xie Wendong reminded, or rather introduced.

Gao Jianqiang.

Upon hearing this name, Jiang Chen vaguely remembered, but not much; politeness forced a smile, "I really didn’t expect to bump into you guys here."

"Aren’t you developing your career in East Sea?"

The plump Xie Wendong asked curiously, "Have you come back?"

"No. Just have some business in River City."

"On a business trip?"

Jiang Chen nodded, "Sort of."

"How long will you stay? Managing to catch you here, we definitely need to grab a meal together."

"No problem, I should be in River City for a while; when do you guys have time? I’ll treat."

Jiang Chen readily agreed.

People are creatures of nostalgia.

Encountering his old classmates here, he was indeed very happy.

"I have time anytime..."

The plump Xie Wendong immediately said, and Gao Jianqiang joined in the conversation, "Exactly, we have arranged a Sha City High School reunion for tomorrow, Jiang Chen, you should come."

Xie Wendong, as if suddenly remembering, slapped his forehead.

"Right! Tomorrow’s reunion, all our Sha City High School alumni will be there. It’s located at Yangkou, you should be staying nearby, right? You definitely must come."

It was hard to refuse such earnestness.

Jiang Chen wasn’t shy.

"Okay."