58: Chapter 58 Consumption is Necessary

After waking up from a nap, Su Ye felt much better. Last night, Liu Xueer's violent driving had truly scared him; after all, given his current net worth, if he were to die in a car accident, he would have to slap himself twice even after being reincarnated.

Therefore, Su Ye decided to take care of three things today. The first was that a few days ago, he had contacted the real estate agent to ask him to help negotiate with the landlord about whether the apartment he was currently renting was for sale. After all, he hadn't had the money before, but now that he was wealthy, Su Ye wanted to give himself a home.

The apartment he was currently renting was quite satisfactory in every aspect, whether it was the location, the renovation, or the floor, so Su Ye couldn't be bothered to move and planned to buy it outright.

Yesterday, the agent sent a message saying he had reached an agreement with the landlord, and the price was reasonable: nine million for a full cash transaction.

After all, although housing prices on Financial Island had dropped slightly in the past two years, they were still within a normal range. The landlord had spent nearly nine million when they bought it, not to mention the parking space and the renovation; the actual cost was definitely over nine million.

However, the landlord was abroad, so they would entrust a lawyer to sign the contract on their behalf at noon.

But it was still early, only 7:00 AM, so Su Ye planned to head to Edir Gym first to enjoy himself.

After playing Niu Jiao Zhou at home for a while, Su Ye put down his phone, panting heavily. "Disgusting, too disgusting. Who invented these hellish spawn points? My Liu Tao!"

Checking the time, it was already 8:30 AM, so Su Ye got up, changed his clothes, and headed towards Edir Gym.

By the time Su Ye returned home again and finished showering, the agent had arrived with the lawyer, and the lawyer he had hired from Zongheng Law Firm arrived just moments later.

After confirming that the contract was in order, Su Ye contacted Gu Qingyan in front of everyone to make the large transfer.

Su Ye looked around at the familiar environment, and his heart settled down unconsciously. From now on, he was also a homeowner in Chengdu; he could finally consider it a home.

Thinking of the word "home," Su Ye pulled out his phone, opened his contacts, hesitated for a long time over that number, and finally dialed it.

As the ringing started, Su Ye's hand holding the phone couldn't help but tremble slightly, until the call was answered and a joyful voice came from the other end:

"Hello, Little Su?"

Hearing the familiar voice on the other end, Su Ye's eyes gradually turned red. Silence became the main theme on the phone for a moment; neither side knew how to express their emotions or what to say.

"Mom."

After Su Ye said this with a slightly trembling voice, Mother Su also sighed deeply.

"Su Ye, tell me, what on earth are you doing every day? Can't Mom even talk to you anymore? You blocked your Mom just because I said a couple of things to you?"

Su Ye said straightforwardly:

"Mom, I was wrong. I'm sorry. I was too foolish before, and I made you and Dad worry."

Mother Su was silent for a moment before slowly saying:

"It's good that you've figured it out yourself. How are you living now? You haven't called home for such a long time. Do you think your Dad would really blame you? You know what your Dad's temper is like. Ever since you were little, you never liked the arrangements he made for you and always wanted to do your own thing. You two are just like two stubborn donkeys, neither willing to yield to the other. You talked back to your Dad so much before; do you think he wouldn't be angry?"

"In the end, you two are fine, one claiming he has no son, the other claiming he has no father, leaving me caught in the middle, stuck in a dilemma."

Su Ye thought of that slightly hunched figure with the dark, weathered face, but the words couldn't come out.

Yes, the path parents arrange for their children is what they believe is the best they can give. They don't ask for their children to be wealthy or powerful, only that they live a smooth, safe life.

"Alright, enough of that. When are you coming back?"

Hearing his mother's words, Su Ye thought for a moment and then asked cautiously:

"What about Dad—"

Mother Su sold Father Su out without hesitation:

"That old guy is right next to me; he's the one who told me to ask."

"Hey, why do you have to say everything, woman?"

"What's there that can't be said? Don't you care about your son? I think you're just too pretentious."

Hearing the busy signal on the phone and that familiar, raspy voice, Su Ye smiled—a very happy smile.

"Man, I'm happy today. Consumption! I must consume!"

He casually called Jiang Bai, and after learning that they were shopping at Taikoo Li in Chengdu, Su Ye told them he would be there in a while. After hanging up, he changed into a fresh outfit, grabbed his car keys, and went out. This was the second thing he had to do today: buy a watch.

Su Ye actually used to have a watch, an Armani "Black Warrior," which cost a little over a thousand yuan. It was a gift from Han Qiyue to Su Ye, and at the time, Su Ye had been incredibly moved, but after they broke up, he threw it into a sewer.

Thinking back on this now, Su Ye couldn't help but shake his head and laugh. Back then, he had spent thirty or forty thousand on Han Qiyue, yet he had been so moved by a one-thousand-yuan gift from her that he turned around and bought her a bag worth over five thousand. Remembering that he had never bought his own mother a luxury item, Su Ye wanted to travel back in time and slap his past self twice.

It didn't take long—about twenty minutes—for Su Ye to park his car in the Taikoo Li parking lot. The Taikoo Li parking lot in Chengdu is divided into two levels, B2 and B3, with over a thousand parking spaces. However, since it was the weekend and it was already afternoon, Su Ye circled around twice without seeing a single spot. Fortunately, he suddenly remembered he was a private VIP client of China Merchants Bank, and finally managed to park in the exclusive VIP client parking space.

From the underground elevator to the surface, Su Ye was instantly enveloped by a wave of heat. It was a rare sunny day in Chengdu, but it only changed people from being steamed to being sun-dried.

After calling and learning that Jiang Bai and Liu Xueer were waiting for him at Luckin Coffee, Su Ye didn't dawdle. He put his Oakley glasses from his collar onto the bridge of his nose and walked towards Luckin Coffee, keeping to the shadows.

Looking at the bustling crowd, most people were shopping but walking in a hurry. For the first time, Su Ye had the time to slow down and feel the pulse of the city's most prosperous area.

Chengdu Taikoo Li takes its design inspiration from traditional Western Sichuan architectural styles, preserving old streets and alleys along with six courtyards and buildings rich in historical heritage. It incorporates 2-3 story detached buildings, where Western Sichuan-style grey tile pitched roofs and lattices are paired with large floor-to-ceiling glass curtain walls, giving the architecture both a traditional charm and a modern feel.

Low-density open space: It preserves a low-density open space in the city center. Unlike traditional indoor shopping malls, it is filled with sunlight and has good air circulation.

Street-style layout: The character "Li" means "street/alley." The crisscrossing alleys are a major feature of Taikoo Li, connecting various areas and shops, creating a shopping environment full of life and allowing people to feel as if they are traversing the ancient streets of Chengdu while shopping.