Ye Chen's concern for that woman had caught Tang Zhen completely off guard. She could only lower her arm, her heart aching with bitterness.
Ye Chen nodded at Tang Zhen, then walked past her and headed downstairs without looking back.
Tang Zhen watched Ye Chen's tall, straight silhouette as he left, her heart full of the pain of loving someone she could never have.
After going downstairs, Ye Chen drove straight out of the residential complex.
Tang An, who was standing at the entrance looking around, saw Ye Chen's car coming out again and couldn't help frowning.
Tang Zhen had only just gone in. How had Ye Chen already come out?
Afraid Tang Zhen and Ye Chen would miss each other, Tang An hurriedly stopped Ye Chen's car.
Ye Chen had no choice but to stop and roll down the window.
"Xiao Chen, you're leaving already? Did you see Zhenzhen?" Tang An asked anxiously.
Ye Chen nodded. "I did."
"Did she say anything to you?" Tang An asked.
Ye Chen nodded. "Yeah. She asked me to be her driver, but I didn't think it was appropriate, so I turned her down."
"Forget being her driver! Didn't she confess to you?" Tang An slapped his thigh, growing anxious.
Ye Chen gave an awkward cough. "She did, but I already have a wife and kids..."
"You have a wife and kids? Since when? You're not just saying that because you don't like Zhenzhen, are you?" Tang An's eyes widened in shock.
Ye Chen answered with complete sincerity. "It's not an excuse. I really do have a wife and kids—triplets, in fact. They're still waiting for me at the hospital to look after them."
Hearing that, Tang An felt it was such a shame, but he had no choice but to let Ye Chen go.
"Even after you move away, keep in touch. If you run into any trouble, remember to tell your uncle." Tang An took a few steps back, looking reluctant to part.
Ye Chen nodded. "All right. Thank you, Uncle Tang."
Watching the back of Ye Chen's car disappear into the distance, Tang An let out a deep sigh.
What a great young man. What a shame they'd met at the wrong time!
Ye Chen drove through the bustling streets and soon arrived at the Tomson Supreme residential complex.
Tomson Supreme was in one of the best locations in the city. The elementary and middle schools in its district were the best in Magic City, and its potential for future appreciation was undeniable!
The surrounding amenities were also excellent, making life incredibly convenient!
The prices were steep, too. They said each square meter cost over a hundred thousand yuan. It wasn't a place just anyone could afford; its residents were all wealthy or influential.
The sensor at the entrance recognized Ye Chen's registered license plate, automatically raising the gate to let him through.
Ye Chen drove into the complex.
Lush greenery spread throughout, giving the place the feel of a landscaped garden.
Every turn revealed another carefully designed view, with the landscape rising and falling in layers. It looked even better than a park.
The children's play area had all kinds of equipment: slides, swings, sandpits...
Ye Chen could already imagine how wonderful it would be to bring his three children out to play here someday.
Soon, he parked in spot number eight in the underground garage of Building Eight.
After parking,
Ye Chen grabbed his luggage, then happily swiped his card to enter the elevator, which served just one apartment per floor. He pressed the button for the eighth floor.
When Ye Chen unlocked Unit 808 with his fingerprint,
he found himself looking into a spacious, bright living room with high ceilings.
The modern style was understated and luxurious, simple yet refined. Every detail was stunning.
Thoroughly pleased, Ye Chen changed into a clean pair of slippers and walked inside.
There was no one else around.
Ye Chen excitedly spun around a few times before sinking into the soft, comfortable sofa.
So comfortable!
This was amazing!
This would be his home from now on.
A 108-inch LCD television paired with a home theater system.
Watching movies with Su Ningwei in his arms would be absolutely perfect.
After enjoying the sofa,
Ye Chen took a look around.
The kitchen was spacious, with everything from a dishwasher to all the other essentials.
Downstairs, there were also two guest bedrooms and a maid's room.
Upstairs, there was a huge master bedroom, a study, three children's rooms, and an enormous glass conservatory.
Two of the children's rooms were decorated in pink princess style.
The other had a blue ocean theme.
They were all exquisitely designed and cozy.
All that was left was to add some baby toys and little play tents, and they'd be complete.
The best part was that his new home even had a karaoke room.
Besides the karaoke equipment, it had a piano, a guitar, and all kinds of other instruments.
Ye Chen absolutely loved his new home.
It was his dream home, practically made just for him.
Every detail was exactly to his taste.
There was even a wisteria plant in the conservatory, his favorite.
When it bloomed, it would surely be beautiful.
After looking over his new home, Ye Chen unpacked and put everything away.
It was all just about perfect.
Once he hung up his wedding photo with Su Ningwei, it would be even more perfect.
After putting everything away, Ye Chen locked the door.
He was about to take the elevator down to the underground garage and head back to the hospital.
The elevator stopped when it reached the sixth floor.
Ding!
The doors opened, revealing someone standing outside.
Ye Chen looked down and saw that it was his classmate, Gao Zuo.
What rotten luck!
Could they be neighbors?
The system's arrangements seemed a little unreliable.
Gao Zuo was dressed head to toe in designer brands and came from a wealthy family.
He was shorter than Ye Chen and fairly handsome, though his looks were on the delicate, feminine side.
Right after graduation, he had joined a boy band under Starlight Entertainment and was doing pretty well for himself.
Gao Zuo had been spoiled since childhood. It bothered him that Ye Chen was taller and better-looking, and had a greater natural talent for singing.
What especially rankled was that the class belle Gao Zuo had a crush on had secretly given Ye Chen chocolates on Valentine's Day, only for Ye Chen to reject her. After that, Gao Zuo disliked him even more.
Back in school, Gao Zuo had never gotten along with Ye Chen. He often mocked, ostracized, and needled him over his family's finances.
Gao Zuo strode into the elevator, putting on a condescending sneer. "Well, look who it is. Ye Chen! What are you doing here, delivering takeout? Or cleaning someone's house?"
Gao Zuo's family couldn't afford to live in this complex.
He had come to Tomson Supreme to deliver a gift to Du Jun, the head of Starlight Entertainment.
"What's it to you?" Ye Chen shot Gao Zuo a look, not wanting to waste any more words on him.
Gao Zuo continued sneering. "What, are you just a temp delivery guy? You don't even have a uniform. Look at those ragged clothes you're wearing. Do they even add up to two hundred yuan? They're worse than the security guards' uniforms. Being your classmate is downright embarrassing."
"Being classmates with someone as judgmental as you really is embarrassing," Ye Chen replied coldly, folding his arms.
Gao Zuo's eyes widened. "Who are you calling a dog? What, are you the owner here? Do you even know how much a square meter costs? Do you think a poor loser like you can afford to live here?"
"If the shoe fits, wear it. Don't look down on a young man just because he's poor. No one stays poor forever. What's wrong with me being the owner here?" Ye Chen replied coldly.
Gao Zuo stared at him in disbelief. "What? You—you actually live here? How is that possible? Even my family can't afford a place here."
So they weren't neighbors after all.
That meant he wouldn't have to worry about running into a piece of trash like Gao Zuo all the time.
Seeing Gao Zuo's stunned expression, Ye Chen's mood instantly improved.