Learning to play games, a 40-year-old woman achieves a remarkable turnaround.

On the way home, Yuan Bao drove while enthusiastically discussing the details of the house with his older brother.

The older brother gestured enthusiastically, "Little sister, if we buy that villa, we can tidy up the yard, plant the fruit trees that Mom likes, and build a swing. Then Xiaozhi can play to his heart's content in the yard during his holidays."

Yuan Bao nodded with a smile and added, "We can also build a flower trellis or a glass house in the yard, and put a comfortable table and chairs inside. On weekends, the whole family can sunbathe, drink tea, have a barbecue, and chat here. It sounds so pleasant."

Upon arriving home, the eldest brother, Baoguo, quickly went to the kitchen to heat up the prepared dishes, resulting in a sumptuous dinner.

At the dinner table, Yuan Bao and his older brother couldn't wait to share their house-hunting experience with their mother.

Yuan's mother listened with great interest, her eyes full of anticipation.

When she heard that the villa indeed had a large yard and a large terrace, Yuan's mother smiled and said, "Then I can plant flowers and grow grass and enjoy a leisurely life."

After dinner, Yuan Bao called Xiao Zhi to his side and patiently asked him, "Xiao Zhi, if we moved to a new house with a big yard and a big room just for you, would you be happy?"

Xiao Zhi's eyes lit up, and he jumped up excitedly: "Really? Mom, I'm so happy! I want to have a party with my friends in the yard."

Yuan Bao gently closed the door, hugged the round, fluffy little 9, and plopped down on the soft bed.

He asked with great interest, "Little 9, what are your thoughts on the houses I looked at today? What do you think about buying them all?"

Little 9 nestled comfortably in Yuan Bao's arms, raised its head, and replied in a childish yet somewhat bold voice: "My lord, if you want to buy it, just buy it! With your current strength, what are you afraid of? You'll be someone who's never short of money in the future!"

Yuan Bao's lips curled up slightly, and he gently scratched Xiao 9's fluffy chin with his finger. A hint of hesitation flashed across his face, and he asked in a slightly superstitious voice, "Xiao 9, you say you know everything, but do you know anything about feng shui? Those three houses I've got my eye on, are they haunted by anything unclean?"

Upon hearing this, Little 9 gestured in the air with its two chubby paws, mimicking a human's movements. It put its hands on its round, chubby waist and solemnly "lectured" Yuan Baolai: "My lord, my lord, can't you be a little more confident! You have the big system backing you up, so why are you afraid of these trivial things?"

If you're still worried, you can buy a few cleaning talismans from the store. After using them, all the dirt will disappear completely, giving you complete peace of mind!

"Wow, there's such a wonderful method! It's amazing!" Yuan Bao's eyes lit up like stars, and he jumped off the bed in excitement, waving his hands in the air, his face beaming with uncontrollable joy.

With Xiao Jiu's endorsement and imagining how happy he and his family would be about the house, Yuan Bao became more determined to buy a house.

That evening, Yuan Bao logged into the game and redeemed another 2000 million in cash. This would be enough to cover the house purchase, renovations, and other expenses.

The next day, Yuan Bao received a call from the real estate agent, Xiao Li: "Ms. Yuan, that's great! I've already confirmed with the homeowners. We'll meet this Saturday afternoon at 2 PM at the Taste Cafe in the city center. It's a quiet place, perfect for discussing business."

Yuan Bao noted down the time and place, secretly looking forward to the meeting.

At 1:40 pm on Saturday, she arrived at the coffee shop ahead of time. As soon as she entered, she saw Xiao Li standing by the window waving at her.

She walked over quickly, but stopped abruptly when she saw the man sitting opposite Xiao Li.

"Yuan Baoya? It really is you!" The man also stood up, his face full of surprise.

When Yuan Bao's gaze fell upon the man before her, a wave of astonishment washed over her, leaving her frozen in place.

Upon closer inspection, the man had gray hair at his temples and his face was etched with the marks of time. Yet, the contours of his features still allowed Yuan Bao to recognize him as the husband of General Manager Huang, who was also the company's male boss when she was a corporate slave.

Looking back, when General Manager Huang suddenly passed away, the entire company felt like it had been caught in a storm.

The undercurrents that usually lurk beneath a calm surface suddenly erupt in a torrent.

The higher-ups, each with their own agendas, engaged in open and covert struggles for power; the employees below also took sides, rumors spread throughout the office, and everyone was filled with anxiety.

As Huang's former right-hand woman, Yuan Bao's sensitive position as assistant general manager made her the focus of power struggles. She was ostracized and targeted everywhere, and eventually Yuan Bao resigned and left the company.

She paused for a moment, but quickly regained her composure and greeted him politely, "Hello, boss! Long time no see."

After they sat down, the male boss broke the silence first, his face showing a hint of emotion: "Yuan Baoya, time flies so fast. I never thought we'd meet again in this kind of setting."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Bao's heart stirred slightly, but she maintained a polite smile on her face. She thought to herself: It has indeed been a long time since we last met, but the scene of this reunion is truly unpredictable.

"Yes, boss, it's been a long time. I heard your company is having some difficulties, and I feel quite sorry for you." She replied verbally, but her thoughts drifted back to her days at the company.

The male boss sighed with a wry smile: "In recent years, the impact of the pandemic has been too great, and the company's cash flow has been very tight. There is no other way but to sell this villa to make ends meet."

Speaking of which, this villa holds many memories for both me and Mr. Huang.

When the male boss mentioned his deceased wife, a trace of melancholy flashed in his eyes. His heart was filled with nostalgia for the past and helplessness in the face of the current predicament. His once happy family and thriving career were now facing enormous challenges.

Looking at the male boss's expression, Yuan Bao couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy. She could sense the hardships he was going through, but reason told her that this was a good time to buy a house and she shouldn't act on impulse.

“I understand your reluctance, but I believe you will be able to overcome this difficulty. As for me, I really like this villa. The location and environment are excellent, and I was thinking of buying it to give my family a good living environment.”

The male boss looked at Yuan Bao with approval in his eyes: "You are a capable and filial person. If this villa comes into your hands, it will be a good home. As for the price, what is your expectation?" He thought to himself that Yuan Bao was an honest person and probably wouldn't deliberately try to drive the price down too much.

After a moment's thought, Yuan Bao quickly calculated the market situation and her own budget, and said sincerely, "Boss, I also know the value of this villa. I have learned about the market situation and considered your current situation. I think 2000 million is a more appropriate price."

Of course, I also hope the transaction will go smoothly so everyone can have an easier time.

Although she appeared calm, she was actually a little nervous inside, wondering if the male boss would accept the price.