I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping
Chapter 626 - 516 You look a bit young (asking for monthly passes!)

Chapter 626: 516 You look a bit young (asking for monthly passes!)

Lan Peizhi, although not exactly a law-abiding, honest citizen, showed through the management and philosophy of her garden that she was a person of principles.

Gentlemen love wealth, and they know there’s a proper way to acquire it.

Even though he had demonstrated his unfathomable financial strength in front of her on several occasions, Jiang Chen believed that to be known as a remarkable woman throughout the land, this so-called "Blood Guanyin" was probably not someone who would stoop to any low.

Of course.

At this point, other than consoling himself, it seemed there was no other choice.

After all, it’s not as if one could just jump out of the car.

"Ahem... Miss Lan, may I listen to some music?"

Jiang Chen broke the silence.

Lan Peizhi, focused on driving, did not respond verbally, seemingly giving tacit approval.

Jiang Chen connected to the Bluetooth.

To the random strains of music, the BMW 3 Series cruised leisurely along the first-class highway, gradually leaving Jingu behind and bringing into view layers upon layers of ridges in fields.

Looking at the ripe corn on the earthen ridges, Jiang Chen’s consciousness blurred as he imagined himself back in his childhood, riding the bus home to the countryside with his parents.

The sights he saw back then highly overlapped with what he saw now, almost identical.

The atmosphere was tranquil.

Only music could be heard.

Jiang Chen, unusually, did not disturb the woman driving, his thoughts scattering on a scavenging trip through memories.

"Partings always come in September, memories are the sorrows of yearning, willows young and green in late autumn, kissing my forehead..."

The road was no longer smooth, for they had left the first-class highway.

The scenery on both sides also began to change, with residences and shops sporadically appearing.

But unlike the city, these buildings were full of rural charm, and one could even see motorcycles, already phased out in the cities, parked in front of homes and shops. Just then, they seemed to have passed a boundary marker welcoming visitors to a place.

Lan Peizhi seemed very familiar with the road, not even needing to use the navigation system. After making a left turn, the road became even narrower, tight enough to allow only two cars to pass each other cautiously.

Jiang Chen came back to reality, feeling more and more apprehensive, and couldn’t help but glance at the driving woman. However, he kept his composure and did not ask any questions.

"We’ll be there soon."

Lan Peizhi’s voice broke the silence after the quiet drive.

"This is..." Jiang Chen seized the opportunity to ask.

"My hometown."

Even though he had his suspicions, hearing her admit it still left Jiang Chen shocked.

The Blood Guanyin who commanded respect in East Sea, coming from this backward little place?

Without a doubt, this must be a rural town around Jingu, perhaps even less developed than his own hometown, Sha City.

Sha City was at least a third or fourth-tier city.

When Fang Qing got into Shenzhou University of Political Science and Law, everyone in the Sanjian Courtyard exclaimed that a golden phoenix had emerged, yet looking at this place...

Watching the calm woman driving, Jiang Chen’s face involuntarily underwent changes.

"Surprised?"

Lan Peizhi did not turn her head yet seemed to clearly understand Jiang Chen’s reaction.

"...A little."

Jiang Chen exhaled softly, not hiding his reaction, with a wry smile.

"There are no guesthouses here, nor hotels. After we eat, if you want to leave, just take the car with you."

Jiang Chen quickly stabilized his emotions, tentatively questioned, "Are we going to Miss Lan’s house?"

Lan Peizhi did not respond.

But the answer was clear.

This "home" was vastly different from an ordinary "home."

Jiang Chen was caught off guard, and then inevitably began to feel nervous.

He had wanted to ask who was at her home, but instead, he tactfully altered his question, "...Miss Lan, are there any shops around here? I need to buy something."

"There’s no need."

"It’s needed, it’s basic manners."

Jiang Chen replied without hesitation, his tone decisive.

It was the kind of decorum ingrained by a good education, not intended as an affront, but Jiang Chen soon realized his boldness and internally panicked, thinking of how to backpedal, fortunately, she did not take offense.

Soon after,

they reached a market following an uphill drive.

Lan Peizhi parked the car.

"Miss Lan, wait for me a moment,"

Jiang Chen said guiltily as he opened the door and stepped out.

Lan Peizhi sat in the car.

Jiang Chen quickly walked toward a small supermarket by the road. Although it felt similar to what he remembered, there had been significant changes in rural towns, along with the passage of time; at least when he was a child, such modern supermarkets were nonexistent in his parents’ village.

Not knowing who was in Lan Peizhi’s family and not daring to ask, he picked a few of the few suitable visiting gifts from the supermarket, plus a case of alcohol and four packets of cigarettes, all the most expensive products they had.

The shop owner was all smiles, eagerly helping him put the purchases into the trunk.

"Did you buy out the whole supermarket?"

Lan Peizhi remained in the car throughout.

"Just picked up a few things."

Jiang Chen chuckled awkwardly, "Let’s go."

Lan Peizhi didn’t say much either, and the car started again,

After ten minutes or so, the BMW completely turned off the main road and onto a dirt track. A few minutes later, sitting in the car that had come to a stop, Jiang Chen stared at the three-story western-style building beneath the setting sun and realized that they must have really reached their destination.

He was in emotional tumult, momentarily forgetting to get out of the car.

All at once,

a face popped up seemingly out of nowhere and pressed against the window, startling Jiang Chen.

It was a boy in his teens, looking curiously into the car.

Lan Peizhi got out of the car.

"Sister!"

Immediately following that, Jiang Chen heard an excited shout, and the face at his window quickly withdrew.

"Sister, I’ve missed you so much!"