[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi":3,"chapter-i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-chapter-332":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},557056,807,"Chapter 332 - 332 314 The Prodigal Son Returns Home","i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-chapter-332",332,"\u003Cp>332: 314 The Prodigal Son Returns Home 332: 314 The Prodigal Son Returns Home “Dear passengers, we have arrived at Sha City station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please take all your belongings with you as you disembark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you for choosing to ride with us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the bustling crowd, Jiang Chen, with his luggage in tow, made his way toward the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Any passengers going to Song City?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifty for one seat, leaving immediately!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jianli, Jianli, hurry up, there’s only one seat left!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs rose uninterruptedly, bringing with them the familiar accents of Jiang Chen’s hometown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faces of all expressions came into view, some greeting arrivals, others touting for business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clamor at the exit was overwhelming, yet none of the excitement seemed reserved just for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his ticket was checked, Jiang Chen, dragging his suitcase, walked out of the exit alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young man, need a ride?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No thanks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he went elsewhere for university, Jiang Chen was a Sha City native through and through; he was not one to fall for the tricks of illegal cabs and instead made his way to the legit taxi rank right outside the railway station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About ten minutes later, it was his turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Baoshan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having placed his luggage in the trunk, Jiang Chen got into the taxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cab drove away from the train station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Located in the Jianghan Plain with its strategic geographical position, it has historically been a coveted military location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the nineties, it even experienced a brief glory, with local brands like Huoli 38 gaining nationwide fame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in the past two decades, the development of this ancient city has been less than satisfactory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its growth nearly ground to a halt, with its provincial sibling cities overtaking it one after another and Sha City gradually falling out of the premier league, dwindling to an isolated state of decline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen had heard many people curse that the decline of Sha City was because of inept leadership across several terms, and this was indeed an important reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only after going to university that Jiang Chen understood that a more critical issue was the absence of heavy industry in Sha City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light industry was merely an embellishment; heavy industry was the foundation of a city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take the neighboring Yicheng, for example.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leveraging the benefits of the Three Gorges Dam, its economy took off rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It has become a rising star in the central region, while Sha City, once so proud among its peers, crumbled under the tides of time due to its fragile foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a small city has its advantages, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if its economic development is mediocre, life there can be relatively comfortable for the average person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after staying in a place like East Sea for a while, coming back makes the feeling all the more profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, but I don’t smoke.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The taxi driver had offered him a cigarette, which Jiang Chen politely declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rare to see a young man who doesn’t smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good on you,” the driver remarked with a smile as he lit a cigarette for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Back for the New Year’s holiday?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Working outside, or studying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Studying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What year are you in?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaning back in his seat, speaking in the local dialect, Jiang Chen felt relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Sha City’s development was indeed lagging, there was a sense of belonging he couldn’t find anywhere else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps this was the meaning behind the words “hometown.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re about to graduate then,” commented the driver between drags of his cigarette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Which university?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“East Sea University.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“East Sea?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver looked at Jiang Chen with a mix of surprise and envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve never been to East Sea myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I could take a stroll by the Pu River and see the Oriental Pearl Tower once in my life, I’d be content.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t they build an airport in Sha City?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s quite convenient to go now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a puff of his cigarette, the driver lamented with a chuckle, “It’s convenient, alright, but I have to work hard to earn money now that my girl has just started university.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that parents are all the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They give tirelessly for their children, yet completely neglect their own needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newly built airport in Sha City, only a two-hour flight to East Sea, with tickets costing one thousand five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this driver might never manage to see East Sea in his lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, East Sea isn’t all that special—just more cars on the road, taller buildings, a larger city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And their Pu River doesn’t really have much on our Ma River,” Jiang Chen said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver paused, then burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young man, you’re absolutely right!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they passed a flower shop, Jiang Chen asked the driver to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could you wait for me, sir?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It may take some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We can settle the cab fare later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem, go ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll wait for you,” the driver waved casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen got out and bought a bouquet of lilies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him return with the flowers, it seemed the driver grasped the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young man, you’re going to Baoshan to…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Visit my parents.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver looked startled and then fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen closed the car door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baoshan Cemetery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go on, I’ll wait for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll make sure to get you home today,” the driver assured with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying the flowers, Jiang Chen stepped out of the vehicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weather was gloomy and cold today, with occasional gusts of chilly wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching his parents’ graves, he was surprised to find a fresh bouquet of daisies already there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently placed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>clearly within the last two days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who had visited?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen looked at the black and white photos on the tombstone, bent down, and gently laid the lilies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t speak, just stood quietly in the cold wind for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young man, don’t be too sad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I were your parents, I would definitely be proud of you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patient taxi driver looked at Jiang Chen getting into the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen smiled gratefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where to now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The East Gate, home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha City is divided into the Old City and the Outer City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen’s home is in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those born in Capital City grew up under the shadow of the imperial palace, while he grew up under the shadow of the ancient city walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took only a five-minute walk from his home to see the old city walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once provincial construction unit, also a state-owned enterprise, suffered closure waves during the reform and opening-up period, and his father’s workplace was no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During Jiang Chen’s primary school days, the closure of the unit forced his father out of a job and into unemployment, which plunged his family into poverty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the closure, the employee housing complex was preserved, serving as the last bastion of survival for these workers, preventing them from becoming homeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the youth dragging his luggage into the Third Construction housing complex, the driver who insisted on not taking money smiled, restrained his smile, and sighed silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to drive away, he caught a glance of a few banknotes wedged in the passenger seat’s crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a full five hundred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was startled, pulled out the money, and was about to step out of the car to give chase, but then his hand on the door suddenly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People suffer from three thousand ailments as they age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s an inevitable part of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youngster had an open mind and was a high-achieving student from East Sea University, his future boundless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There seemed nothing pitiable about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver turned his head, watching through the car window as the youth’s figure gradually receded, then pocketed the money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a man of simple background without much education, but he understood that sometimes pity is not a virtue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“End of the shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll go to the market to buy some fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s been a while since I cooked for my daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll show off my skills today,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The taxi left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Residents of the housing complex came and went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they were all employees of the same unit and had lived there for decades, most of them knew each other, greeted when met, and would stop for a chat if they were free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is what is called the spirit of city life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Building number eight in the Employees’ Quarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost thirty years old, and with maintenance neglected due to its residents being laid-off workers and no property management, the building looked quite worn, its peeling paint revealing the traces of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Decades-old houses obviously couldn’t incorporate elevators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With two apartments on each floor and only stair access, Jiang Chen had no choice but to carry his suitcase up the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the building was only eight stories tall, and his home was on the sixth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching his doorstep, Jiang Chen set down his suitcase and pulled out his keys, about to unlock the door, when there was noise coming from the apartment opposite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened, and an older man with graying sideburns came out with a trash bag,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen turned and smiled, “Uncle Fang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was startled, and after a moment, he recognized him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Chen?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good lad, I thought you weren’t coming back!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked over excitedly, patting Jiang Chen on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve grown stronger and even more handsome in a year!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen smiled bashfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Fang, you’re making me embarrassed with all the compliments.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, your skin isn’t that thin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s all this babbling?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hurry up and dispose of the trash, and don’t forget the vinegar!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An assertive shout came from the opposite apartment, followed by an ordinary-looking housewife appearing at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look who’s back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Chen?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Jiang Chen, the middle-aged woman was equally surprised, with a reaction identical to her husband’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aunt Pan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen greeted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You kid, didn’t the school go on break a while ago?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are you only back now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke with a tone of reproach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, this couple were Jiang Chen’s neighbors, having lived here even before he was born, and had watched Jiang Chen grow up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The relationship between their families was naturally close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s almost graduation, and my thesis delayed me a few days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman’s stern facade melted into benevolence, “As long as you’re back, that’s good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll go buy the vinegar now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Fang, you go ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Weiguo took the trash downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Chen, you haven’t been back for so long, your house probably needs cleaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you want Aunt Pan to help?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s alright, Aunt Pan, I can manage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright then, if you need help, just tell Aunt Pan, don’t be shy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen nodded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging greetings with the Fang family, Jiang Chen finally entered his apartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two bedrooms and a living room, just over sixty square meters, with many areas of flaking plaster on the walls and cobwebs on the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While it couldn’t be said to be utterly barren, it was definitely a rather humble abode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen didn’t rush to unpack his luggage; he set down his suitcase and began to clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thump thump thump…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he finished sweeping the living room, there was a knock at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put down the mop, wiped off the sweat, walked to the door, and opened it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He expected it to be the Fang family, but it was not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long time no see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flourishing young girl stood there gracefully, with long hair draped over her shoulders, her once youthful face now soft and appealing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their eyes met, the corners of Jiang Chen’s mouth involuntarily curved into a slow smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long time no see.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1971,"2026-05-30T15:07:10.633Z","2026-06-01T04:31:32.694Z",1,"novelbin.me","5ab144c77af657a2b4c0c9c01e02a17fb1ad006290b42909be02c6fb6757d8a7","i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-chapter-333","i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-chapter-331",2400,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-cover.jpg"]