Chapter 14
Chapter 14 Small Ways To Save Money
“Heavens, the sun has risen from the west.”
“I must still be dreaming. Someone, please come to my house and slap me.”
“Brother Xu’s account must have been stolen.”
“Asking Brother Xu to spend money on gifts is even more unbelievable than the end of the world tomorrow.”
Through the comments of the netizens, Chen Yu roughly understood that this “Brother Xu” person who came was someone incredible.
The streamer [Brother Xu Teaching on Property Purchase] was 35 years old this year.
Three years ago, he started streaming on Huyu.
His main content was on how to save money to buy a house.
In the beginning, the netizens thought he was a real estate agent acting as a streamer.
Brother Xu quickly showed proof that his family background was average.
However, he could buy two houses in the city within ten years by saving up.
“Hello, Brother Xu. Thank you for your gift.”
Chen Ran thanked him politely.
“Dr. Chen, can we do a joint collaboration?”
“Of course, you can, but you must pay my consultation fee.”
Chen Yu took this opportunity to set a rule of 5,000 yuan for one consultation on stream.
If you need treatment, pay another 5,000 yuan.
Soon, the face of a man who had experienced many vicissitudes of life appeared on the screen.
“Are you sure that this person is only 35 years old? 53 is more like it.” A new fan asked.
“One look, and I know you’re not a fan of Brother Xu. Brother Xu’s face represents his past.”
“Do you know why Brother Xu was able to buy two houses in ten years? Look at his face.”
“Please also look at Brother Xu’s attire.”
“Brother Xu is the most frugal person I know.”
The new netizens who had registered on Huyu Platform because of Chen Yu all looked at Brother Xu’s attire after being reminded by Brother Xu’s fans.
Brother Xu’s face was dark and full of wrinkles.
His clothes were full of patches, and he looked like a beggar wearing them.
He was wearing a pair of tattered sneakers.
Ignoring the fact that he was a streamer with a million subscribers, he looked more like a street scavenger.
“Dr. Chen, do you have any plans to buy a house?”
“If there is, you are welcome to follow my livestream.”
“I can help you buy a property you like quickly.”
Brother Xu raised his hand and greeted Chen Yu with a smile, also advertising himself while doing so.
If anyone wanted to buy a house, come and look for Brother Xu.
Following his plan to save money, buying a house would no longer be a dream.
“As expected of Brother Xu, every penny is spent to its maximum.”
“I was wondering if the sun rose from the west today. So, Brother Xu apparently used this money as advertising fees.”
“Other than Brother Xu, no one else would be shameless enough to advertise themselves in front of someone else’s livestream.”
Brother Xu didn’t take it to heart when his fans teased him.
Saving money was his way of life, and it was also his signboard of fame.
“I don’t have any plans to buy a house for now,” Chen Yu replied with a smile. “However…”
“It’s here; it’s here. It’s finally here!”
“Brother Xu, it’s not too late to run now.”
“Dr. Chen’s diagnosis will leave you with depression as the lightest.”
“Brother Xu, leave quickly. If you don’t leave now, you’ll be finished.”
“The first victim has appeared.”
“What victim? He’s clearly a patient looking for consultation.”
The netizens were either warning him or teasing him, but all of them couldn’t wait to enjoy the show.
“Dr. Chen, you’re not going to say I have a mental illness, are you?” Brother Xu asked with a smile.
“I can clearly tell you that I have no problem at all. I’m always happy.”
“Just because you’re happy doesn’t mean you don’t have a mental illness,” Chen Yu said.
“I don’t believe you.”
Netizens who knew Brother Xu teased him about his unusual behavior as a miser gifting a 3,000 yuan carnival gift. Still, Brother Xu knew he was doing it to capitalize on Chen Yu’s popularity.
“Sure, but let’s have a chat.”
“Since you gifted me a carnival gift, I’ll tell you the cause of your illness for free.”
“Alright,”
Brother Xu would welcome anything that was free.
“Your parents both worked.” Chen Yu began speaking calmly. “Your family isn’t as wealthy as the top earners, but it’s more than enough.”
“Because of their busy schedules, your parents sent you back to their village to be raised by your grandparents.”
“Your grandparents have been through difficult times and taught you to be thrifty and frugal.”
“From then on, the concept of being frugal was deeply ingrained in your bones.”
“When you were 19, you took over your father’s job and became a factory worker.”
“Relying on bootstrapping, you bought two houses in the local downtown area within ten years.”
Brother Xu listened carefully at first, and he laughed toward the end.
“Hahaha… I wasn’t expecting Dr. Chen to pay such close attention to me. Do you usually watch my videos?”
Brother Xu once shared his story with his fans, and usually, there would be someone recording the livestream of a big streamer.
Brother Xu’s past was open to everyone as long as one watched these videos.
“I’m not done yet.”
Chen Yu calmly continued.
“In order to save more money, you go to the garbage dump every day after work to pick up other people’s discarded shopping bags.”
“Using the free water in the public washroom to wash them clean, you took them home for your use.”
“Once, a plastic shopping bag broke, and you chose to sew it up with a needle and thread and continue using it.”
Brother Xu was shocked after hearing this.
Chen Yu was right, as he had indeed done this before.
“Whoa, this isn’t being frugal. This is just being crazy.”
“I’ve heard of patching up clothes and socks, but this is the first time I’ve heard of patching up plastic bags.”
“No wonder he could buy two houses in ten years.”
“I’m trying my best not to laugh, being in class.”
“Brother Xu, I’ll tip you ten yuan. Can you send me your sewn plastic bag for me to admire?”
“Why didn’t you tape it?”
“Hey, don’t ask the obvious thing here.”
The netizens who were new to Brother Xu had their eyes opened today.
It was common to recycle plastic bags and use them as garbage bags, but one would usually do that with those bags from their homes.
Brother Xu was on another level, picking up garbage bags from the garbage dump and patching them with needle and thread.
Brother Xu replied firmly, “Don’t laugh, everyone. Using free plastic bags is also a good way to save money.”
The netizens were speechless at his reply.
“This isn’t your only money-saving trick,” Chen Yu continued.
“To save water, you prepared a jar in the bathroom. Every time you pee, you pee into the jar.”
“When the jar is full, you use it to flush your shit.”
The netizens felt as if their hearts had been struck by thunder.
“I thought that patching plastic bags was crazy enough. Sigh, I’m still too young.”
“Brother Xu’s kidney is working well, it seems.”
“You guys chat. I’m going to the bathroom to vomit.”
“Wouldn’t it be more sanitary to accumulate saliva to flush the toilet?”
“I’ll name Brother Xu the Crouching Dragon, Hidden Dragon of Frugality.”
“Flushing the meal with its sauce.”
No matter how thick-skinned Brother Xu was, he was a little overwhelmed by this.
“Three years ago, you almost killed your entire family.”
“During your stay in the hospital, your brother was just a hair’s breadth away from being killed by you again.”
With a smile, Chen Yu casually revealed another massive bombshell.