50: Chapter 50 Arrangements before returning to Jingnan

Not long after, the door opened once more.

Qin Yi opened the door this time. He was wearing a black, slim-fit summer outfit from Armani, making him look both energetic and imposing. His arm muscles were smooth and powerful, with a sense of strength visible beneath his fair skin. The silver, diamond-encrusted Rolex watch on his wrist shimmered under the lights. Although Manager Bai couldn't identify the specific model, she knew it was definitely worth a fortune.

After all, the poor play with cars, the rich play with watches. How could someone who could afford to buy this entire building wear a cheap watch?

Manager Bai looked at Qin Yi and couldn't help but secretly admire him. Truly, handsome men rely on their clothes. This brand-new look made Qin Yi seem even more charming than he was last night.

She bowed slightly and politely greeted Qin Yi: "Good morning, Mr. Qin."

Qin Yi smiled, stepped aside to make way, and elegantly gestured with his hand to invite her in: "Manager Bai, sorry to trouble you. Come in and let's talk."

Manager Bai nodded in thanks and stepped into the room.

Just as she was about to habitually put on shoe covers, she was stopped by Qin Yi: "Manager Bai, there's no need for shoe covers. Make yourself at home, just consider it visiting a friend's house."

Qin Yi's words made Manager Bai feel very warm. Indeed, Mr. Qin was different from those property owners who considered themselves superior; he was extremely approachable.

Despite this, Manager Bai insisted on putting the shoe covers over her shoes, saying apologetically: "Mr. Qin, I'm afraid that wouldn't be appropriate. We have regulations at the property management office; the first thing to do when entering an owner's home is to wear shoe covers, so we must not dirty the owner's home."

Qin Yi shrugged helplessly, pointed casually at the sofa, and said: "Alright, since it's the property management company's rule, I won't force it. Please sit down, Manager Bai."

After saying this, Qin Yi sat down himself.

Just then, Xu Qian also walked out, fully dressed.

She was wearing a light blue Chanel dress, matching high heels from the same brand, and a rose-gold ladies' Rolex watch on her wrist that was also shining brilliantly.

With just a quick glance, Manager Bai estimated the price in her heart—this entire outfit must be worth at least over 600,000.

It seems this beautiful woman really is Mr. Qin's girlfriend, she speculated silently to herself, though for some reason, she felt some strange emotions in her heart.

Manager Bai nodded slightly to Xu Qian and then complimented: "Mrs. Qin is truly beautiful."

Upon hearing this title, Xu Qian was stunned, a look of embarrassment appearing on her face, and Qin Yi also gave a light cough.

Xu Qian hurriedly explained: "Manager Bai, you've misunderstood. I am not Mrs. Qin yet... You can just call me Xu Qian."

Manager Bai smiled awkwardly and complimented: "Haha, Young Miss Xu might not be now, but who knows about the future." As she spoke, she looked at Qin Yi and smiled: "Right? Mr. Qin."

Qin Yi responded: "Hm, Manager Bai is right." He then changed the subject and continued: "Manager Bai, I'll transfer the money for the things I bought to your WeChat later."

"Mr. Qin, there's no need for the trouble. Since you've entrusted so many properties to our management company, we can earn quite a profit from it. You really don't need to be so polite about this little bit of money." Manager Bai said sincerely.

However, Qin Yi insisted: "Hey! One thing is one thing, they cannot be mixed together. The money for the things I bought definitely came out of your own pocket, Manager Bai. I've never heard of a property management company that reimburses the cost of buying underwear."

As soon as Qin Yi said this, both women blushed deeply, and he also gave an awkward smile.

To ease the atmosphere, Qin Yi hurriedly said: "Anyway, let's get back to business." Qin Yi paused, Manager Bai straightened up, and he continued: "It's like this, I need to leave Modu for a while shortly. Could you please take Qianqian around the community to familiarize her with the environment? Additionally, please show her the different layouts in this building. If she likes any of them, please help her with the relevant procedures. Later, when she moves in, if I haven't returned yet, I'll have to trouble you and your property management team to help her move."

"Uh..." Manager Bai looked at Qin Yi, then at Xu Qian sitting next to him, and asked with some curiosity: "Mr. Qin, Young Miss Xu, are you not living together?"

This question seemed to touch on their privacy. Xu Qian smiled awkwardly and hurriedly explained: "After all, we aren't married yet, so it's still a bit inconvenient to live together..."

Hearing this explanation, Manager Bai was even more confused: The way these rich people think is truly different! They have such a good luxury mansion and choose not to live in it, instead choosing to live in those smaller houses? It's really strange!

Although she was full of doubts, she readily agreed to Qin Yi's request.

"Oh, okay, Mr. Qin. Don't worry, moving for Young Miss Xu will be left to us property management." Manager Bai said, then looked at Xu Qian, took out her phone, and continued: "Young Miss Xu, shall we add each other on WeChat? When you decide when you're moving, I'll have the property management team prepare in advance."

At this moment, Xu Qian remembered that her phone had been broken by those thugs yesterday, and she hadn't switched her SIM card to a new phone yet.

So, Xu Qian hurriedly explained: "Uh, sorry, please wait a moment. My phone broke yesterday. I'll add you after I get a new phone."

Xu Qian said, then looked at Qin Yi and continued: "Young Master Qin, you guys chat first. I'm going to take care of my phone."

Qin Yi nodded and said softly: "Okay, go ahead."

Watching Xu Qian leave, Qin Yi's gaze naturally fell on Manager Bai.

And Manager Bai, just at that moment, looked up, and their eyes met briefly in the air.

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Manager Bai's face; she smiled slightly and then quickly averted her gaze elsewhere.

Qin Yi felt a slight stir in his heart, coughed lightly to break the brief silence, and asked casually: "How long has Manager Bai been working at the property management company?"

"Uh, I've been here since Shenjiangwan Community opened. Counting it, it's been almost five years." Manager Bai recalled.

"Is that so? Then Manager Bai is truly impressive, being a property management manager at such a young age." Qin Yi's compliment made Manager Bai feel a bit shy.

Manager Bai smiled and said modestly: "Mr. Qin is joking. Compared to you, this is nothing; it's all arrangements by the Modu Branch. Actually, to be honest, I just had good luck and caught a good opportunity."

"Oh? What kind of good opportunity?" Qin Yi was a bit curious and asked.

Manager Bai explained: "You also know that the positioning of Shenjiangwan Community is to serve high-net-worth individuals like Mr. Qin. Therefore, when the group branch was selecting staff for the property management company, they chose young people with good image and temperament. I just happened to join the branch at that time, and my image and temperament were not bad, so I was arranged to come here. At the beginning, I wasn't a property manager either; I only became a permanent employee after a three-month probation."

Qin Yi raised his eyebrows and smiled knowingly: "Manager Bai is quite honest."

Manager Bai covered her mouth and chuckled, responding: "There's nothing to hide; I'm just telling the truth. After all, working in property management, one must be sincere to the owners."

"Haha, Manager Bai is right. Sincerity is always the ultimate skill!" Qin Yi complimented, then changed the subject and continued: "Since Manager Bai has worked in Shenjiangwan Community for so long, you must be very familiar with the surrounding environment, right? I'm thinking of finding an office building nearby next time I return to Modu. I wonder if Manager Bai has any suitable recommendations?"

Manager Bai's heartbeat suddenly accelerated. "Is Mr. Qin looking to buy or rent?" She tentatively asked, while inwardly she couldn't help but think: Could Mr. Qin be buying another building...

"Let's rent for now." Qin Yi said after consideration. He intended to open a company. After all, with so much money in his bank card, he couldn't just let it lie there unused; he had to let the capital flow and make money grow. But he hadn't decided exactly what to do yet, thinking he would discuss it with his parents after returning.

However, he could consider the office building first.

But as for what to do when opening a company, he hadn't decided yet, but he could start looking for an office building.

Hearing the word "rent", Manager Bai felt a little disappointed, but she quickly adjusted her mindset.

High-end office buildings nearby flashed through her mind, and she responded: "There are quite a few high-end office buildings near the community. The closest one should be the Jingxin Financial Center, right across from the community. You can see it as soon as you turn out of the community. Many financial companies are over there. Right next to it is the Kede Building, where many well-known IT companies have set up branches."

Qin Yi nodded. The distance was quite close, so he asked: "How tall are these two buildings?"

Manager Bai thought for a moment and replied: "They aren't very tall, probably only eleven or twelve stories."

Qin Yi frowned and said: "That's a bit short."

Hearing him say this, Manager Bai understood what kind of office building he was looking for.

So, she paused and said: "Further away, there's the Bund Center of our Hongtian Group. If you drive, it takes about fifteen minutes."

Speaking of the Hongtian Group, a proud smile appeared on Manager Bai's face, and she began to introduce it in detail: "Our Hongtian Group's Bund Center project has planned four international-grade Grade A office buildings, seven headquarters office buildings, a high-end shopping center, and a super high-rise seven-star luxury hotel. Among the four office buildings, the T1 building has a height of over 300 meters, the T3 building is 240 meters high, and there are two 150-meter twin towers. It can definitely be called a major landmark of the Bund."

Qin Yi listened with great interest, especially when she mentioned the T1 and T3 buildings; a flash of interest appeared in his eyes.

Qin Yi looked at Manager Bai with interest. He had also heard of the Hongtian Group's Bund Center project; it was a project already under construction when he first came to Modu for school. At that time, the total investment was said to be over 80 billion, and even Qin Yi's university professor used this project as a case study in class, asking them to estimate how long it would take to recoup the costs.

"Is this T1 building completed?" Qin Yi asked curiously.

Some time ago, there were rumors outside that the T1 building of the Hongtian Group's Bund Center might become an unfinished project. It just so happened that the group's capital chain was indeed a bit tight at that time, and the matter caused a huge stir on the internet. Some people who had subscribed to the T1 building were panicked.

But later, for some reason, the turmoil on the internet calmed down silently, and yesterday, the T1 building started construction again.

Hearing Qin Yi ask this, Manager Bai smiled awkwardly and explained: "Not yet, but it has already topped out. They should be working on the curtain wall outside now, and it shouldn't take long to complete. However, the other three buildings have already started leasing and selling."

Qin Yi nodded and suddenly said: "It seems I have quite a connection with your Hongtian."

Manager Bai was overjoyed and immediately asked: "Does Mr. Qin mean?"

"Is there any vacant space in that T3 building?" Qin Yi smiled and asked directly.

Manager Bai's heart accelerated again. "I need to confirm this, but there should be. Do you have any requirements for the floor and area, Mr. Qin?"

Qin Yi pondered for a moment: "You help me ask first; I haven't decided yet. However, it's best if it's an entire floor, so I won't have to move again if I expand later."

Manager Bai's heart skipped a beat. An entire floor! This is a big order!

She quickly did the math in her head. An entire floor of the Hongtian Bund Center T3 Office Building must be at least 2000 square meters. As far as she knew, the rental price of the T3 building should be around 15 yuan per square meter per day, and if leasing, it would be a three-year contract. Calculating this way, the rent for this entire floor alone would be over ten million a year...

If she could secure this order, the commission she could get would be quite a lot...

But thinking of Qin Yi's status, this matter probably needs to be reported to the group to see what they think.

Thinking of this, Manager Bai immediately said: "Okay, Mr. Qin, I will report this to the group immediately. Mr. Qin is a major client of our group, and I believe the group will do its best to meet your requirements."

"Hm, there's no rush, just get it done before the end of August." Qin Yi said relaxedly.

Manager Bai was a bit anxious: "Mr. Qin, why the end of August? With your status, I believe the group will attach great importance to it, and a week is enough."

Qin Yi laughed: "It's not that I haven't decided what to do yet. However, I will definitely be in Modu by the end of August, after all, I have to rush back for school."

"School?" Manager Bai widened her eyes, somewhat incredulous, and continued: "Mr. Qin, you haven't graduated yet?"

Qin Yi laughed loudly: "Why, you didn't know? I thought your group headquarters had already told you."

Manager Bai smiled awkwardly and explained: "Haha, to tell you the truth, Mr. Qin, my level isn't high enough to know that much. The general manager of the Modu Branch only gave me a photo of Mr. Qin and a contact number, and told me to serve Mr. Qin well. As for the rest, I really don't know."

"Oh, I see." Qin Yi nodded, and then said: "Actually, there's nothing to hide. I'm studying at Modu University, entering my senior year in September, oh no, it should be my fifth year..."

"Fifth year?" Manager Bai asked with some doubt.

Qin Yi explained: "Yeah, had some things before, took half a year off, and delayed graduation by a year."

While shocked, Manager Bai didn't pry into why Qin Yi took time off, but sincerely exclaimed: "Mr. Qin, you are truly amazing. You are already so successful before graduation."

"Haha, lucky, it's all luck." Qin Yi appeared modest, thinking to himself, if he hadn't bound the System yesterday, he might be delivering food in his hometown right now.

"Mr. Qin is too modest."

As the two were chatting idly, Xu Qian walked towards them holding her phone, looking troubled.