Chapter 16

Jiangcheng, Lu Qi's villa.

The temperature dropped sharply last night and it started to rain lightly. Fortunately, I woke up early in the morning and the weather was already clear.

Lu Qi is working in the company.

Gu Wanqing seemed to have become the mistress of the villa. She was idle and cleaned the room and watered the flowers planted on the balcony; or held a pair of large scissors to trim the ornamental shrubs planted in the yard.

At 2:30 p.m., on a balcony on the second floor, Gu Wanqing was sitting on a white chair, holding small scissors in her hand, and was carefully trimming a pot of blooming roses.

After trimming, I picked up the watering can next to the flower pot and sprayed some mist on the leaves and petals of the rose, just like the finishing touch. The whole pot of roses instantly became new, shining with a little light in the gentle autumn sun.

While being happy, the cell phone on the desk suddenly vibrated. When Gu Wanqing saw that it was an international long-distance call from Switzerland.

She answered the phone.

Dear Madam, you have a deposit of five hundred million dollars and three hundred kilograms of gold in Swiss Bank and an end of deposit date, so take the liberty to ask if you would like to continue to deposit this money and this batch of gold in Swiss Bank.If you wish, Swiss Bank will be honored to provide you with the best deposit service to thank you for your trust in Swiss Bank.

The other party is an account manager of Swiss Bank, and Gu Wanqing is not unfamiliar with him.

If it weren't for the other party's call, Gu Wanqing would have forgotten that the 500 million US dollars and 300 kilograms of gold deposited to the Swiss Bank ten years ago had reached the contract period.

I accept your advice that this money and gold will continue to be stored in your bank.Gu Wanqing answered fluently in English.

It is a great honor. We will notify our branch in China to print the contract later. You can choose a suitable time to go and process it.

After hanging up the phone, Gu Wanqing moved the clever rose to the original place, and the phone vibrated again.

Hello, is it Ms. Gu Wanqing?Below is Wang Jianli, the general manager of Zhongrong Trust Magic City Branch.This time it was the voice of a middle-aged man in China.

oh?

Gu Wanqing asked curiously, "I remember Mr. Wang was the deputy general manager last time. Unexpectedly, he was promoted in just three months. I would like to say congratulations first."

Haha, this is all thanks to the cultivation of the company's leaders and the trust of big customers like you, Ms. Gu. Only then can Mr. Wang have the glory he has today. I would like to say thank you for your trust in my work.

Wang Jianli is worthy of being able to climb to the position of general manager. He is just saying things one by one, but it is not very stiff.

Then Mr. Wang called today, what happened?Gu Wanqing changed her name with the flow.

That's it.

Wang Jianli said the purpose of electricity. An Internet company planned to buy a building you entrusted to our company to manage and an attached square for 800 million yuan.Because it is very troubled and our company is not good at making decisions, so I ask you whether to accept the other party’s bid and sell the building and square.

I refuse.

Without thinking much, Gu Wanqing refused in one breath and told the other party that although the building is relatively remote and is not in the core circle of the Magic City, I also understand that as the housing and land prices in the central area of ​​the Magic City continue to rise, as well as traffic congestion and infrastructure aging, many companies in the Internet and financial industries have chosen to spread to the surrounding areas of the city center.Although 800 million is not bad, considering the appreciation potential in the later stage, I do not plan to sell that building and the attached square.

Then do you mean to stop selling?

Wang Jianli asked.

Not sold, but you can rent it.

Gu Wanqing revealed his plan and told the other party that if I want, I could rent both the building and the square to them, and the contract period was five years.Whether the lease renewal will be determined by whether they are willing to do so.

Alas, OK, OK, I'll contact the other party now to see if they are willing.

Save it and said, by the way, look at the rent... My minimum requirement is 30 million yuan per year, and you will be given a commission of 15% to your company.As for how much money Mr. Wang can make, it depends on what price you can talk about the rent.

Alas, OK, everything will do as you wish.

Wang Jianli nodded repeatedly, let’s not disturb you today, Ms. Gu lives happily, goodbye.

Gu Wanqing continued her leisure and leisure, drinking chrysanthemum tea with honey and blowing on the cool autumn equinox.

Wang Jianli, who was in the Magic City, was a middle-aged man who had been bald at the age of 40. After hanging up the phone, he smoked a cigarette with a depressed look on his face.

call.

He exhaled the smoke and said to himself, "This woman is not simple, but she didn't expect to be a little smart, and she didn't fool her, fuck it."

It turned out that Gu Wanqing didn't know that an executive of an Internet company that wanted to buy her in the Magic City Building had a close relationship with Wang Jianli, general manager of Zhongrong Trust in the Magic City Branch.

I heard that Wang Jianli had a building that had been idle for more than half a year, and his owner basically didn't care.

Considering that the land prices and housing prices in the building are constantly rising due to the transfer of industrial transfer in Mocheng City Center, and the appreciation potential is huge, we plan to buy the property rights of the building at a normal local price.

It can not only grab a suitable office location for companies that have transferred from the city center, but also have a fixed property with strong value preservation and great appreciation potential.

In two years, the price of that building and the attached square will more than double.

Nowadays, the industry is not easy to operate, the financial risks are high, and the Internet competition is fierce, but the real estate industry has become a hot investment.

Of course, there are news that houses cannot be sold in many areas, and many developers even want to sell them at a lower price and get back funds, but they are not allowed.

But where are the demons? They are super first-tier cities, national financial centers, and the only international metropolis.

House prices in other areas fall, and if they cannot be sold back, it will not affect her land price and housing price.

Just like Tokyo after the bursting of Japan's real estate bubble, more than 20 years have passed, and housing prices are still high compared to the fanatical period when they clamored to sell Tokyo and buy the United States.

Therefore, many Internet companies in first-tier cities have begun to buy houses and land in the face of uncertain industry prospects, planning for future use.

A very obvious example is that the Internet giant, a certain fox company, has now declined to a market value of only 500 million to 600 million.

However, the price of the company building bought in the imperial capital that year actually rose to 3.5 billion.

Even if the company can't continue that day, the boss will make a lot of money just by selling the property.

But now, Wang Jianli and his friends' plans have failed.

At five o'clock in the afternoon, Gu Wanqing had just returned from buying vegetables and was about to cook. Lu Qi suddenly called and said that he would attend a banquet in the evening and no longer had to cook.

Gu Wanqing thought that she would only make the portion she had eaten, and then heard Lu Qi stammeringly make a request.He hopes that Gu Wanqing can attend the banquet with him as his female companion.

Um?Gu Wanqing was actually not willing to show up in public. She smiled and asked Lu Qi why she didn't arrange a beautiful girl as her female companion from the company, but wanted to call her.After all, she is forty-five, which is not suitable.

Lu Qi explained that arranging a girl in the company will misunderstand others in the company.

Moreover, at the banquet, there will always be bosses from other companies who want to introduce their girlfriends to him. Lu Qi was annoyed and was difficult to refuse because of his face. So it was like inviting Gu Wanqing to attend together, so that other women would give up.

So, I'm going to be a shield tonight?Gu Wanqing made a joke.

No, Sister Wanqing, don’t get me wrong. Actually...I... Lu Qi’s mind suddenly went down and he stuttered, not knowing how to explain it.

hehe.

Gu Wanqing smiled and replied to the words that surprised Lu Qi. When will the banquet start?I'm ready.

Eight o'clock, eight o'clock in the evening.

Lu Qi was very excited, Sister Wanqing, I will pick you up later.

Is the banquet important so early?

I want to buy a dress with you first.

Gu Wanqing looked at the home clothes she wore, and it was indeed not suitable to wear at a banquet where business celebrities gathered.

OK, come and pick me up.She said.

OK, I'll go now.

Before the phone was hung up, Gu Wanqing vaguely heard Lu Qi's footsteps gradually accelerating.

Half an hour later, Lu Qi drove back to the villa excitedly.Gu Wanqing walked to the iron gate to greet him, but he called her to get in the car as soon as possible.

Take a break first.Gu Wanqing said.

No need, Sister Wanqing, let’s choose the dress first, and then put on some makeup.

Lu Qi seemed to be very anxious because he not only had to carefully choose a suitable evening dress for Gu Wanqing, but also bought a piece of jewelry for her to wear and then took her to put on some makeup.

It may take an hour or two for two things.

He was not in a hurry, and he had changed his suits and leather shoes, and he could just simply organize his hairstyle.But Gu Wanqing is a great beauty, choosing clothes, makeup, and jewelry is time-consuming.

Get out quickly and be obedient.Gu Wanqing looked at him with a smile.

Just like that, Lu Qi got out of the car obediently and walked to her.

Let’s drink a bowl of porridge to make your stomach first.

Gu Wanqing turned around and walked into the house. It was more than two hours before he could start, so don’t be hungry.

Lu Qi followed him to the living room, where a bowl of millet porridge was already placed on the dining table.

You drink porridge first, I'll change my shoes.

Um.

When Gu Wanqing changed into a pair of mid-heeled shoes and walked down, Lu Qi had already drunk the millet porridge and was pacing back and forth on the stairs, waiting for her to come down.

Sister Wanqing, I'll bother you this time.

Lu Qi smiled and asked Gu Wanqing to pretend to be his female companion. In fact, he was also selfish.

He had planned to confess to her when he returned to the villa after the dinner was over.

Gu Wanqing walked to Lu Qi and suddenly whispered, "You, you are thirty years old, you are so anxious to drink a bowl of porridge."

Then he took out a tissue with a slight fragrance from his bag and wiped the millet porridge left on the corner of his mouth for Lu Qi.

Go out and get in the car.

Gu Wanqing asked: If you have an evening dress, you can rent it, right?

Lu Qi nodded. You can rent it, but I still want to buy a new one for you. After all, Sister Wan Qing helps me, which can be regarded as a gift I give you.Sister Wanqing, please don’t refuse?

He looked at Gu Wanqing, his eyes full of anticipation.

But I just wear it once, it's a waste of Ah.Gu Wanqing shook her head.

That's not necessarily the case. Maybe there will be many opportunities to wear it in the future.Sister Wanqing, promise me.

All right.

Gu Wanqing nodded. Since Lu Qi insisted on buying evening dresses to give to her, she would also buy something for him.

So in the next hour, Lu Qi bought Gu Wanqing a evening dress worth more than 5,000 yuan, and a pair of crystal high heels worth 10,000 yuan.

Gu Wanqing pulled Lu Qi to choose a new suit and changed into a pair of leather shoes, which cost more than 30,000 yuan in total.

After enjoying the free makeup service provided by the store in the evening dress shop, Lu Qi took Gu Wanqing to a jewelry store.

Fortunately, Lu Qi was prepared and reluctantly convinced Gu Wanqing to accept the Bulgari sapphire diamond necklace, and then he took her to the banquet location.

Lu Qi drove the car, his lips kept curling, and it could be seen that he was in a good mood.

Gu Wanqing had always been suspicious. He touched the necklace that had been worn on his neck with his jade hand, and then dragged the diamonds on his chest to look carefully.

She opened the packaging box that originally contained the necklace, took out a certificate from it, then took out her mobile phone to log in to the official website of Bulgari Jewelry, and scanned the QR code on the certificate.

Looking at the price, sales location, and sales time shown above, she understood that she had been deceived by Lu Qi.

This guy must have colluded with the store. He clearly had a sapphire masonry necklace worth 1090,000 yuan, but he cheated her that he was worth only 180,000 yuan.

In fact, Lu Qi saw Gu Wanqing's actions and expressions, but now he has already gotten in the car. Even if he is found to have a wrong price for the necklace, Gu Wanqing probably has to accept it.

Why do you have to buy such an expensive necklace?He also lied to me.Even if you have money, you can't be willful?

sorry.

Lu Qi expressed his thoughts, actually, I also want to buy an ordinary one for you, but after looking at it, this necklace in the whole store can barely deserve your temperament, so I spent some more money to buy it.You must not refuse.

You are so pleasing and you still say you don’t have a girlfriend.

It is no exaggeration to say that many girls do like me, but I am not interested in them.I just want to please you, it is worth it no matter how much it costs.

He looked at Gu Wanqing with a side face, then quickly turned back, and looked seriously at the front of the road.

As soon as this sentence was almost equivalent to confession was spoken, the two of them never spoke again until they arrived at the banquet.

Luming Mountain is more than 300 meters high compared to the Jiangcheng District. It is surrounded by Jiangcheng District buildings on the east and south sides. Only the north side is connected to a continuous mountain range.

The mountain has lush vegetation, surrounded by streams, fresh air, warm in winter and cool in summer, making it very suitable for living.

Standing above, you can overlook the most prosperous city center of Jiangcheng and the intersection of Sanjiang River. It has a sense of a sense of being able to see the small mountains and reach the top.

Originally, the Jiangcheng Municipal Government planned to plan Luming Mountain as a park for citizens to visit nearby.

Later, somehow, the plan changed again and again, and the park was completely gone. Five years ago, a large-scale construction of luxury manors began on the mountain, and it is said that the minimum price was more than 20 million yuan per house.

Like those who are on the mountainside and have the best position, the prices are all above RMB 100 million.

And it’s not something you can buy just by wanting to buy, it must be related.

The address of the banquet is located in a private manor with extremely luxurious decoration and palace-like decoration on the hillside.

I heard that the minimum requirement for the business owner invited to this dinner is that the net assets are above 1 billion yuan. Lu Qi just reached the threshold and received the invitation.

This commercial dinner is led by Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Jiangcheng's local leading enterprise Rising Group. It aims to strengthen the ties between Jiangcheng's enterprises and jointly restore the economy after the epidemic.

Dozens of security guards were on guard at the entrance of the manor and around.At the entrance, a group of etiquette personnel are receiving visitors.

There are more than fifty meters away from the solemn gate, and a security guard has set up temporary roadblocks. Only by presenting the invitations exclusive to this banquet can you enter.

Lu Qi's car drove in and arrived at the parking lot. A waiter immediately stepped forward and opened the car door for him.

Lu Qi got out of the car, walked around the front of the car, opened the door for Gu Wanqing, the co-pilot, and then stretched out his left hand very gentlely.

Sister Wan Qing.He shouted.

Gu Wanqing smiled, put his right hand on Lu Qi's left hand, and he led it out of the car.

The car keys were handed over to the waiter, and Lu Qi and Gu Wanqing walked into the manor under the guidance of another waiter.

At the entrance, he handed over his invitation to the etiquette staff and signed a list.

Such a high-end business dinner is not only a fame and fortune for men to exchange and talks, but also a show for women to compete for beauty.

However, some people are naturally beautiful, and even if they dress up simply, they can be more charming.

As soon as he entered the banquet area, Gu Wanqing, who was elegant and had a charming gift, became the most attention of the audience.Not to mention men, even many women are attracted by her peerless face and are envious.

Gu Wanqing was wearing a white one-shoulder evening dress with her hair tied behind her head, revealing her slender swan neck and her delicate and smooth and white shoulders as delicate as artworks.

The sapphire masonry necklace on the neck reflects a dazzling light, which complements her slender jade neck and delicate collarbone, making it very suitable.

A pair of plump and round breast balls rose high, allowing the smooth fabric to support a undulating line.

At the waist, the dress tightened to fit Gu Wanqing's soft and slender waist.The lower abdomen is very flat, without any fat at all.

The hem of the skirt stops above the calf ankles, revealing the smooth and flawless back and ankles as white jade.Even though she rarely wears high heels, she walks naturally and has an elegant posture at this moment.

None of the rich people present is a billionaire. They have seen, come into contact with, and even have many women. Even the female companions who bring to dinner are definitely not inferior to those of celebrities.

But as soon as Gu Wanqing stepped in, the flowers were instantly eclipsed.

Next to the beauty is accompanied by a young, handsome man with equally extraordinary temperament.

With such a young appearance, he was invited to this dinner. Some people speculate that Lu Qi might be the son of a family.

In the consciousness of most people present, it is impossible for someone to start from scratch at a young age and have assets of over one billion yuan.

Of course, Lu Qi is not on his own, he has many partners.

Looking at the envious gazes of others, Lu Qi was very proud. He even boldly took Gu Wanqing's hand and walked towards a rest area.

Men need face, and Lu Qi cannot escape the vulgarity, so Gu Wanqing did not break away from his hand and let him hold it.

But I didn't expect this guy to find a reason for his abrupt behavior.

He lowered his head and whispered in Gu Wanqing's ear: Sister Wanqing, I'm sorry, there are too many people here, I'm afraid you will be taken advantage of.Although they are all glamorous billionaires, they are actually very dirty.

Yeah?

Gu Wanqing said laughing and cryingly, "I don't have the shamelessness like you."

hey-hey.

Lu Qi smiled foolishly.

Of course, you have to be thick-skinned. How can you catch up with your wife if you are not thick?