Chapter 222 - 162: Signing This Is Basically an Indenture Contract
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK—
"Come in."
A moment later, a knock sounded at the office door, and Lin Jiang called from inside.
CREAK—
The door was pushed open, and a long-haired woman peeked her head in from outside.
Putting everything else aside, her face alone was on par with He Siyao’s.
"President Lin."
The women filed in from outside. They were all dressed uniformly in short skirts and high heels, curvaceous and with estimated heights of around 170 cm. Every one of them had long, straight, black hair.
Even a man of Lin Jiang’s worldliness had to admit they were top-tier.
"Greetings, President Lin."
The ten women stood in a line and bowed to Lin Jiang.
’A lineup like this... damn, it’s hard for any man to handle!’
’With their looks and figures, won’t the clubhouse be packed every day from now on?’
Lin Jiang nodded. "You’ll all officially start tomorrow. Is that a problem for anyone?"
"Not at all. We’ll follow your arrangements, President Lin."
"You’re dismissed."
"We’ll be leaving then, President Lin."
After seeing the ten women out, Lin Jiang opened his attribute panel.
[Name: Lin Jiang]
[Skills: Culinary Skill (Basic), Fighting Technique (Basic), Baji Fist (Beginner), Swimming (Beginner)]
[Attributes: Physique 20, Comprehension 34, Charm 22]
[Martial Force: 25]
[Teammate: Xu Lin]
[Items: None]
[Treasure Chest: 100/100]
’Time to open a Treasure Chest!’
"Select treasure."
A familiar scene appeared. After the three Treasure Chests opened, they revealed three document icons.
[Treasure Chest One: 1% stock in Desheng Property Co., Ltd.]
[Treasure Chest Two: 10% stock in Desheng Property Co., Ltd.]
[Treasure Chest Three: 51% stock in Desheng Property Co., Ltd.]
’More assets!’
Hmm?
Suddenly, Lin Jiang noticed something wasn’t right.
’Why does this company’s name look so familiar?’
’Qin Yangyang’s family company... I think it’s called Desheng Properties.’
He looked up the company on his phone. The chairman was named Qin Zhengqing, and there were news articles about them taking over the management of Century Triumph Properties.
’Then there’s no mistake.’
’It’s just that there’s no opportunity to exploit a bug this time.’
"Select treasure."
[Treasure Selection Successful: Awarded 10% stock in Desheng Property Co., Ltd.]
’Not bad, 10%.’
The current market value of Desheng Properties was 17.6 billion, making his 10% stake worth 1.76 billion. In terms of assets alone, this already surpassed Beckley Mall.
It was truly a considerable windfall.
Next, Lin Jiang looked up the ownership structure of Desheng Properties.
Qin Zhengqing owned 36% of the shares, making him the company’s largest shareholder.
In second place was a company called Xiangrong, a meat products enterprise, which held 28% of the shares.
The third-largest was a company called Xi Yuan, an internet company, with a 17% stake.
’With my 10%, I’m in fourth place.’
’I wonder what the expressions on the Qin Sisters’ faces will be when they find out I’ve become a shareholder in their family’s company.’
’Just thinking about it is amusing.’
He got up and stretched. The acquisition was complete; he could go check it out when he had time.
For now, though, he needed to go check on the Haojie Clubhouse.
Lin Jiang went downstairs, drove to the Haojie Clubhouse, and saw Feng Huiying talking with her staff the moment he walked in.
"President Lin."
Seeing Lin Jiang again, Feng Huiying was noticeably more reserved.
The other employees also straightened up, looking at their new boss.
"No need to be so tense. Everything will carry on as usual," Lin Jiang said, looking at Feng Huiying.
"Go notify the management team. Meeting in the conference room in ten minutes."
"Understood."
Feng Huiying relayed the instructions, then led Lin Jiang to the conference room.
Soon, the members of the clubhouse’s management team began to file in.
Their expressions varied, but they all sat ramrod straight in their seats.
Lin Jiang hadn’t called this meeting to make sweeping changes. His main purpose was to make the official announcement, let everyone know the clubhouse had a new owner, and make sure they recognized his face.
It took about half an hour to say everything that needed to be said.
After the management team left, the perceptive Feng Huiying called He Siyao over.
"Did anyone come looking for you today?"
"No. They probably wouldn’t dare to come in broad daylight."
After a moment’s thought, Lin Jiang said, "I have a place nearby. You should move in there."
"You’ve already been so good to me. If you give me any more, I won’t be able to accept it."
"Even if you don’t live there, the place will just be empty. And I can stop by when I have free time. I can’t be coming here every day to have you give me a massage, can I?"
"I understand."
"Let’s go. It’s getting late, I’ll take you there now."
"Okay, I’ll go pack my things."
"I’ll wait for you in the car. Just come find me downstairs when you’re done packing."
"Got it."
Lin Jiang went back to his car, and after waiting for about fifteen minutes, He Siyao walked out of the clubhouse.
She had changed into her own clothes and was carrying a purse and a small suitcase.
"What is it?"
He Siyao felt a little uncomfortable under Lin Jiang’s constant gaze.
"How long has it been since you bought new clothes? You were our campus belle back in college, you know. Dressing like this completely hides your charm."
"More than a year..."
"In for a penny, in for a pound. Let’s go buy you some new clothes first. Can’t have a negative impact on the user experience, after all."
"I... I can buy them myself. I’ll pick out things you like."
"Save that little bit of money you have for your debts. It’s just a few outfits. Think of it as an employee benefit."
Lin Jiang drove He Siyao to the Berkeley Mall.
Seeing the dazzling array of clothes in the boutiques, He Siyao’s eyes lit up.
No woman dislikes clothes and bags, and He Siyao was no exception. She simply couldn’t bring herself to spend the money on them.
"Go ahead, pick out whatever you like."
"You should be the one to choose. My job is to serve you. I’ll wear whatever you like."