[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-wage-slave-to-tycoon":3,"chapter-from-wage-slave-to-tycoon-from-wage-slave-to-tycoon-chapter-5":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","From Wage Slave to Tycoon",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1886231,2508,"Chapter 5: What I’m Buying Isn’t Clothes, It’s My Former Dream","from-wage-slave-to-tycoon-chapter-5",5,"\u003Cp>It was late in the morning!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, shining on Su Chen’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the warmth, Su Chen groggily opened his eyes. He saw the bright sun outside and stretched lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmm... Nothing beats waking up on your own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dawdling in bed for a while longer, Su Chen reluctantly climbed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would have liked to stay in bed longer, but he couldn’t ignore the hunger pangs his stomach kept sending him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a quick rinse, he prepared to change and go out to eat. After all, the fridge at home was completely empty, and he didn’t know how to cook anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Looks like... I’ll have to find a professional housekeeper.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for cleaning, Su Chen remembered Chen Mengyan telling him that his apartment came with a professional cleaning service that could come over whenever needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought immediately brought to mind Chen Mengyan’s stunning figure—as bountiful as ripe fruit on slender branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To say Su Chen didn’t have any thoughts about Chen Mengyan... would be impossible. He was a normal man, after all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who doesn’t like beautiful women!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially someone like Chen Mengyan... She had the body, and she had the looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with Chen Mengyan’s blatant hints from before, how could Su Chen not understand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might be inexperienced, but he wasn’t clueless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he, Su Chen, dared to say the word today, he was sure Chen Mengyan would be climbing into his bed tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, Su Chen suppressed the stirring within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came to this... Su Chen was both expectant and afraid. After all, he was already 23... and still a pure-hearted virgin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing softly, Su Chen stopped overthinking it. ’Just let nature take its course.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the few cheap clothes in his walk-in closet, a wry smile crossed Su Chen’s face. The oldest of them had been with him for over four years, bought online right after he first arrived in Shanghai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the newest piece of clothing had been purchased a year ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found a relatively fresh-looking outfit, put it on, and stood in front of the mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Not bad!’ Su Chen had the kind of looks that grew on you. He wasn’t exceptionally handsome, just a cut above the average person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"System!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Host: Su Chen]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Junior God of Wealth: 2,020\u002F1,000,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Wealth: 90,086 yuan (Pending withdrawal)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen took a look. The system’s experience points had increased by 2,020. Two thousand was from last night’s dinner, and the remaining 20 was from the parking fee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wealth had also accumulated to over ninety thousand yuan after one day. Including his own savings, he had just a little over two hundred thousand in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thought, he immediately withdrew the ninety thousand from the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, his phone chimed with a notification for the deposit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at it casually, stuffed the phone in his pocket, grabbed his keys, and headed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The National Gold Mansion wasn’t far from One Horizon; both were part of the Lujiazui commercial district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen didn’t go to luxury stores like Gucci or Hermes. He wasn’t interested in those kinds of luxury brands at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A total IQ tax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After casually strolling around the first floor, he found a men’s clothing store that looked pretty good—Brunello Cucinelli.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen glanced at the name but didn’t recognize the brand, so he strode right in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The store looked quite large, with a full six sales associates, but there were very few customers. Including Su Chen, there were only three people in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few sales associates at the front counter glanced at Su Chen. One of the older ones said, \"Xiaoli, you’ve only been here for a couple of days. Go help that young man. Get some practice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoli was taken aback. She had been working here for almost a week, and there were rarely many customers. Usually, the other associates snapped up any that did come in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They always used the excuse: ’Xiaoli, you’re new and don’t know much. What if you offend a customer!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never expected the sun to rise from the west—the store manager was actually assigning a customer to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her surprise, Xiaoli said excitedly, \"Okay, Manager.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she quickly walked toward Su Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Xiaoli left, another associate asked in confusion, \"Manager, why did you let Xiaoli handle him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager chuckled. \"What? You think a young guy like that can afford anything here? Look at what he’s wearing... all cheap street-stall stuff. The whole outfit is worth two or three hundred yuan at most.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, then continued, \"And did you notice? He’s not wearing any accessories, his hair is messy, and his skin is a bit tanned. But his build is pretty good. It suggests he does some kind of outdoor manual labor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m guessing he’s either a delivery guy or works on a construction site.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the manager’s analysis, the others all looked as if they understood completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Su Chen had just spotted a few nice polo shirts when he saw a young sales associate hurrying toward him in a light jog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, hello! Welcome to BC. I’m Xiaoli, and it’s my pleasure to assist you!\" she said, her voice tinged with nervousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Su Chen gave a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello. These clothes look pretty nice. Could you put together a few complete outfits for me to try on?\" Su Chen said, pointing to a few items he liked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah~\" Xiaoli was surprised by his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? Is there a problem?\" Su Chen asked, raising an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Su Chen, Xiaoli quickly waved her hands. \"N-No problem at all! Sir, please have a seat. I’ll put them together for you right away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoli used a tape measure to get Su Chen’s measurements. After walking a circle around him to get a better look, she began selecting the pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was very fast. Before Su Chen had to wait long, several complete outfits, including shoes, were laid out before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, what do you think? Are there any colors you don’t like?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen glanced over them. They all looked quite good, and he nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his satisfied expression, Xiaoli gestured toward the fitting rooms nearby. \"Sir, here are our fitting rooms. You can go try them on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\" Su Chen grabbed one outfit and walked into the fitting room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They say clothes make the man!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Su Chen changed and came out of the fitting room, he was stunned by his own reflection in the mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Su Chen’s looks were an 80 out of 100 before, they were at least an 85 now. If he tidied up his messy hair, he’d look even more handsome!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen stood before the mirror, looking left and right, and nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Xiaoli, I won’t be trying on the rest of the outfits!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of disappointment crossed Xiaoli’s eyes when she heard this, but she maintained her smile and said, \"Alright, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then prepared to put the other outfits and shoes away, which left Su Chen, who was standing to the side, momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... I meant I’ll take all of them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Xiaoli, Su Chen’s words were like music from the heavens. She exclaimed excitedly, \"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her outburst instantly drew the attention of several people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoli realized she’d been overly excited. After apologizing to Su Chen, she gathered the clothes and hurried to the front counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the store manager learned that Su Chen had bought six outfits, she was completely dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Is this the new trend for rich kids? The \"pauper edition\" of playing the humble big shot?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outfits cost Su Chen a total of 120,000 yuan, which averaged out to around 20,000 yuan per set of clothes and shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen looked at the dozen or so shopping bags and felt a bit troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if sensing his predicament, Xiaoli sidled up to Su Chen and said, \"Sir, we can deliver them to your home for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\" After leaving his phone number and address, Su Chen strode out of the store in his new clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Xiaoli stood there in a daze, holding a piece of paper and staring at Su Chen’s retreating back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoli, what are you standing there in a daze for! Hurry up and get those clothes delivered.\" The store manager frowned, thinking Xiaoli was just so happy about the sale that she hadn’t recovered her senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xiaoli turned her head. \"Manager, do you think all rich people are really low-key?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\" The manager looked at Xiaoli with some surprise, waiting for her to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That handsome guy from before, the one in the simple clothes? He lives in One Horizon—a place worth over a hundred million yuan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Xiaoli carefully tucked the piece of paper into her pocket. She glanced at the dumbfounded manager, a flicker of a smile in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>",1493,"2026-06-10T06:54:56.831Z",1,"novelbin.me","4288e883f57babec7c3541582d6484478034691d5dac96220d7433d67cd18b97","from-wage-slave-to-tycoon-chapter-6","from-wage-slave-to-tycoon-chapter-4",47,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-wage-slave-to-tycoon-cover.jpg"]