36: Two million reward

“If you give me so much, will it not affect your father’s evaluation of you?”

Gao Ze was slightly stunned. Li Qingshu’s generosity was not small.

Because the principal for purchasing two demolition houses was over 15 million, whether they sold them off later or waited for the government to issue demolition compensation, they would at most gain a profit of around 10 million.

Li Qingshu gave him 2 million, which was 20% of the profit. For a top investment consultant, this kind of split was unattainable.

“This is my investment behavior, so naturally, I decide. My dad won’t interfere.”

“Moreover, I think Mr. Gao, as my investment consultant, is completely worth this share!”

Li Qingshu paused, a hint of apology appearing on her face as she said,

“However, Mr. Gao, I can only give you 500,000 for now. As for the remaining 1.5 million, could you wait until I profit from the demolition houses?”

Gao Ze had no objection, but he vaguely felt that there was something strange hidden behind Li Qingshu’s actions.

“Miss Li, I’m a bit curious and have a question for you. I hope it’s not too presumptuous!”

Gao Ze asked, “The funds your father gave you are probably not 50 million, right?”

“Nominally, it’s 50 million, but I can only fully control half of it. If my investments show positive returns, the other funds will be released to me!”

“Then I suppose the funds you and your older siblings control are not the same!”

Li Qingshu was silent for a moment, her low voice trembling slightly: “As expected, I can’t hide anything from Mr. Gao.”

“After my older siblings came of age, they typically controlled 100 million in funds, which they could fully manage and operate!”

“I understand.”

It seemed Li Qingshu’s situation as an illegitimate daughter was not very good.

Her older siblings had 100 million in investment funds, while she only had 50 million, and half of that hadn’t even been released yet, requiring Li Qingshu to first prove her capabilities.

“The 2 million you promised me, you can still give it to me after you profit from the demolition houses. Your current cash flow isn’t abundant.”

Gao Ze said, “You can give it whenever you want. We have a long-term partnership.”

“No, 500,000 now will not strain my funds.”

Li Qingshu insisted on giving it.

This was her sincerity in recruiting Gao Ze; she didn’t want to make empty promises.

In terms of life experience, she couldn’t hide anything from Gao Ze, so it was better to be as sincere as possible in her recruitment.

Moreover, she understood that Gao Ze and his roommate Xiao Hui lived in difficult conditions. Although 500,000 couldn’t buy Gao Ze a house, it was enough to improve his living conditions.

A police officer like Gao Ze deserved to live well.

“Xiao Hui, this is a gift I brought for you~”

After ending the call with Gao Ze, Li Qingshu turned and returned to her dorm room, taking a delicate gift box from the table and presenting it to Xiao Hui.

“For me? Thank you!”

Xiao Hui looked at the exquisite gift box Li Qingshu brought and thanked her with a gentle smile.

Her relationship with Li Qingshu was quite ordinary, usually just maintaining casual greetings as roommates. However, whenever Li Qingshu left school or went to interesting places, she would always bring her small gifts.

“Why is it such an expensive gift?”

Xiao Hui didn’t pay much attention to the gift box at first. After finishing her book, she took the gift box from the table and her gaze fell upon a box with an Apple logo inside.

It turned out to be the latest iPhone.

There were also many luxury brand cosmetics, skincare products, and more, all packed in this exquisite gift box.

“Li Qingshu, I can’t accept this gift. It’s too expensive.”

Xiao Hui handed the gift box back to Li Qingshu, shaking her head gently, a hint of confusion flashing across her face.

In the dorm and in class, the only girl Li Qingshu was close with was her best friend, Mu Xue. Because they had similar spending habits and many shared interests, they often hung out together.

Her relationship with Li Qingshu was ordinary, so why would Li Qingshu give her so many expensive gifts?

“Xiao Hui, if Qing Shu gives you a gift, just take it!”

Hearing Xiao Hui refuse, Mu Xue walked over, chuckling, intending to encourage the two to develop their relationship further.

If Xiao Hui could build a good relationship with Li Qingshu and become close friends, Xiao Hui wouldn’t have to worry about her future career and could have a very good prospect.

But when Mu Xue’s gaze swept over the gifts in the box, her expression also changed to one of surprise, startled.

An iPhone, SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, Gucci, Louis Vuitton… Why would Li Qingshu give Xiao Hui so many valuable gifts?

It seemed she herself had never received such expensive gifts from Li Qingshu.

“Xiao Hui, just take these gifts!”

“I never take back gifts I’ve given.”

Li Qingshu naturally didn’t take them back. These gifts were carefully chosen for Xiao Hui after she profited from the demolition house information.

Xiao Hui’s Android phone had been used for three or four years without being replaced, and she rarely used makeup, at most just some Dabao lotion.

“Why are you giving me these gifts?”

Xiao Hui’s personality was like Gao Ze’s; she rarely kept questions to herself and asked them directly.

“Of course, it’s because…”

“My dad hired a fortune teller for me, who said that as long as I get close to someone with the surname Gao, it will bring me good luck and huge profits.”

Li Qingshu didn’t want to reveal Gao Ze’s reason.

If Xiao Hui knew, she would definitely ask Gao Ze, and she didn’t want Gao Ze to know that she was his sister’s classmate and roommate.

This way, their relationship would be purer.

Moreover, she wondered, what expression would Mr. Gao have if she one day appeared before him as Xiao Hui’s friend?

Someone with his insight and foresight would probably be shocked. Just thinking about it was interesting.

Mu Xue: “…”

This was hard to comment on. Xiao Hui: “…”

A wealthy young woman like Li Qingshu actually had a superstitious side, which greatly exceeded their imagination.

“After much thought, Xiao Hui, you’re the only friend I have with the surname Gao. I believe being with you will make my luck better.”

Li Qingshu stuffed the gift box into Xiao Hui’s arms and chuckled, “Just take it!”

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Gao Ze didn’t know what his sister was currently experiencing.

After talking with Li Qingshu, he habitually watched the Donghai City evening news.

There was no news about Sun Haizhu’s murder and dismemberment case on the news, probably because the East Sea Conservatory of Music was worried that the case would cause huge student public opinion and exerted influence to suppress it.

However, the embezzlement of public funds by the department head, Director Xu, was reported in the news.

Gao Ze watched this news with great satisfaction.

It proved that Director Xu was completely abandoned by the people behind him and would go to prison, no longer posing any threat.

Once upon a time, facing someone like Director Xu, he had no power to fight back and could only choose to compromise after being manipulated.

But now, he could easily suppress Director Xu.

“Husband, what are you smiling at?”

Li Qingyan untied the floral apron from her body, revealing her curvaceous figure, and swiftly brought the steaming hot dishes to the table.

“Does the person on TV have a grudge against you?”

Li Qingyan glanced at Director Xu’s face on the news and suddenly asked curiously.

This woman’s intuition was too sharp; she noticed it instantly. Gao Ze: “…”

“How did you find out?” Gao Ze smiled helplessly.

“A woman’s intuition, and her eye for people, just like when I first chose you, husband, to marry me.”

“And without such an eye, how could I be confident in controlling your heart and your stomach, husband?”

Li Qingyan smiled gently, placing the last dish of braised prawns on the table, and asked curiously:

“Husband, this Director Xu is a university department head. How did you end up having a grudge against her?”

“I want to hear it!”

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