Chapter 25: Delivering Gifts in Person

Yang Chen felt anxious, quickly saying to the guard at the gate, "You guys argue on the side, I really need to pee, gotta rush home."The guard hurriedly nodded and replied, "Alright, alright. Please wait a moment, I’ll clear them right now."

After speaking, the guard quickly ran over to cooperate with his colleagues to block those arguing people to the side.

Yang Chen slowly drove past, passing in front of the arguing group.

It was dark, so they couldn’t tell it was a Phaeton.

The blocked group was displeased.

"What’s the meaning of this? I drive a BMW and you say my car is too crappy, it can’t go in, but he drives a Passat and he can?"

"Bullying us, looking for trouble, huh? We’re all driving Mercedes, BMW, Jaguars, you claim our cars are too crappy to go in. How can he get in with a busted Volkswagen?"

"If you don’t give a reasonable explanation today, I’ll smash up your guardroom! Damn!"

"Getting bullied too much, even driving a Jaguar can get snubbed, what kind of world is this?"

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The guard disdainfully said, "Can you compare yourselves to him?"

"Damn it! How can we not compare? Can his Volkswagen outdo my BMW X7?"

"Yeah! My car is at least a Mercedes, over 500,000 yuan, how can it not compare to his busted Volkswagen?"

"My Jaguar, you understand? A car worth over 600,000 yuan, how can it not compare to his busted Volkswagen?"

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The guard chuckled and said, "The key is not the car, it’s the person. He is the owner of Villa No. 1, can you compare?"

"What bullshit! Villa No. 1 supposedly costs over 400 million, such an owner drives a busted Volkswagen, you’re fooling your dad, even he won’t believe it!"

"Damn, you’re looking for trouble, huh? Trying to fool us like idiots? Brothers, even if we end up in the station, we must reclaim our dignity today!"

"For the first time, I hear Mercedes, BMW, Jaguar are inferior to a busted Volkswagen. You let him in, but not us, isn’t this obviously looking for trouble?"

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Originally, the Mercedes drivers were quite arrogant; now being humiliated by a busted Volkswagen, how could they let these guards "looking for trouble" get away?

So, the group didn’t argue anymore, but directly started fighting.

This turned into a large-scale brawl, and soon, the police arrived, directly shutting down the guardroom, taking everyone for investigation.

Within the Binjiang Villa District, there is an artificial lake, and Villa No. 1 is located at the center of the lake, surrounded by other villas forming a celestial formation.

Back when constructed, Villa No. 1 was built as a model, naturally becoming the best villa in the community.

Yang Chen made a bowl of noodles, holding half a watermelon, and came to the lake shore to eat.

The evening breeze was gentle, the bright moon was in the sky, enjoying the reflection of the lake and moonlight, life seems to have no higher pursuits.

At this time, at Villa No. 8 opposite Yang Chen’s villa, a woman nearing thirty stood on the rooftop holding a glass of red wine, drinking and watching the shadow under the lights of Villa No. 1.

Her name is Xue Yinong, she is the owner of this villa.

After a while, a seemingly harmless elder woman came over.

She is called Li Lianxin, being Xue Yinong’s housekeeper, maid, bodyguard, multitasking.

"Miss, I just checked, the guard got into a fight with some people trying to come in for pictures, basically everyone was taken away, only Old Zhang is left keeping watch," Li Lianxin said.

Xue Yinong nodded, then asked, "Did you find out about the situation of Villa No. 1’s owner?"

Li Lan hurriedly replied, "According to Director Zhang, the owner of Villa No. 1 is very young, moved in the morning driving a Buick, and just now returned with a newly bought Volkswagen. He doesn’t look like a wealthy person, yet he bought Villa No. 1. Isn’t it strange?"

In the morning moved with a Buick, in the afternoon newly bought a Volkswagen.

This indicates he doesn’t want to attract attention, trying to keep a low profile.

Could he be a young master from a prominent family?

Li Lianxin has long fancied Villa No. 1, she even considered selling her Villa No. 8, adding more money to buy Villa No. 1.

But the developer always said they wouldn’t sell Villa No. 1, intended to keep it as a benchmark.

A year ago, every villa except Villa No. 1 was sold out, Villa No. 1 remained vacant.

Now, nobody knows why they sold it.

Could it be the young man offered too much, they couldn’t refuse?

Or is the young man overwhelmingly powerful, the developer dared not refuse?

People living in this villa district are either wealthy or noble.

Xue Yinong believes getting along with the owner of Villa No. 1 won’t be bad.

Therefore, she said, "Aunt Lan, bring two bottles of wine to pay a visit. Don’t deliberately inquire about his background, let him know we’re at Villa No. 8."

Li Lianxin nodded, then asked, "Should I bring a bottle of 1980 Moutai and a bottle of ’82 Lafite?"

Xue Yinong thought a moment, someone who can buy Villa No. 1 certainly cannot be simple.

Moreover, he acts low-key, most likely a young master from a great family.

Good things come in pairs, who gifts items in odd numbers?

If the other party is particular about these things, the gift not only fails to deliver its impact, but might even anger him.

So, Xue Yinong replied, "Bring two bottles each. Red wine and white wine, surely he will like one?"

Li Lianxin nodded, quickly went to the cellar room selecting two bottles of 1980s Moutai and two bottles of ’82 Lafite, packed in a fine box, then headed to Villa No. 1.

The only passage to Villa No. 1 at the lake’s heart is a bridge.

After crossing the bridge, within 5 meters you enter the range of Villa No. 1, which is surrounded by a fence, and entering requires the owner to open the door.

Yang Chen was washing dishes in the kitchen when the house broadcast reminded him a visitor had arrived.

Due to the house’s size, without a broadcast, external doorbell rings cannot be heard.

Yang Chen quickly washed his hands and went out to check.

Seeing a "harmless" elder woman outside, Yang Chen became vigilant.

After all, it’s the first day living here, unfamiliar surroundings, being cautious is better.

"May I help you?" Yang Chen politely asked, without approaching the door too closely, constantly keeping guard.

Li Lianxin smiled and said, "Hello, I am the housekeeper of Villa No. 8 opposite. My owner noticed Villa No. 1 having a new owner, sent me to pay a visit. May I come in to speak? I’m carrying things and it’s quite tiring."

The housekeeper of Villa No. 8 opposite means they’re residents from the same community.

Yang Chen relaxed a bit, smiled and stepped forward to open the door, saying, "You’re too kind. How should I address your owner?"

Li Lianxin smiled and replied, "My owner is named Xue Yinong. May I know young sir how to address?"

"I’m Yang Chen, just call me Yang Chen, there’s no need for young sir, it’s too embarrassing. Please come in," Yang Chen said, smiling, taking the gift from Li Lianxin and adding, "I’m already happy you visited, no need for gifts."

Li Lianxin smiled and said, "My owner mentioned not knowing Villa No. 1’s owner’s gender or preferences. So, she had me bring two bottles of Moutai and two bottles of Lafite. If a gentleman, surely likes Moutai. If a lady, Lafite is nice too."

Yang Chen laughed heartily and said, "Your owner is really thoughtful. Please, have a seat."

Li Lianxin immediately waved off, "No, no. My owner only asked me to bring gifts and pay a visit, not for a sit-down talk. I’ve completed my task, now I must return to report. Mr. Yang, please rest, I’ll be going now."

After saying that, Li Lianxin turned to leave.

Yang Chen quickly picked up the gift she brought intending to return it, or take back two bottles, leaving two would be enough.

Li Lianxin smiled, saying, "Mr. Yang, please don’t make it difficult for me. My owner asked me to bring gifts when visiting; if I return with them, she would surely punish me. Please keep them. We’re all neighbors, let’s look after each other in the future. Rest well, I’ll be going."

Upon finishing, Li Lianxin turned and left.

All having ID cards, pulling back and forth over a few bottles of wine is unsightly.

At most, return the gesture by visiting another day.

Thus, Yang Chen didn’t dwell on it, watching Li Lianxin leave.

Soon, Li Lianxin returned home.

Xue Yinong immediately asked, "Aunt Lan, how did it go?"

Li Lianxin smiled and replied, "Indeed he’s young, and also quite handsome. Seems around twenty-four or twenty-five. He’s alone in the house, there’s a Volkswagen parked out front, definitely some family’s young master for sure. I delivered the gift and left; if he’s a person of decorum, he’ll surely visit soon to return the favor. Miss, just wait patiently."

Xue Yinong smiled with satisfaction, saying, "Aunt Lan’s handling, I always trust. It’s getting late, you go and rest."

Li Lianxin nodded, immediately excusing herself.

Xue Yinong looked through the window towards Villa No. 1, pondering who Yang Chen might be?