Under the hazy light, I saw Ye Zhi's helplessness, and then a sense of powerlessness welled up inside me. Cao Jinbo was simply too cunning; he exploited every weakness he could find and carried out the whole thing flawlessly. This showed just how vicious and ruthless he was. His methods of harming others were the result of years of experience accumulated through evil deeds. Just imagine, what wouldn't someone who dared to get involved in the drug trade do?
After a long silence, I asked Ye Zhi in a low voice, "Now that things are clear... what are your plans for the future?"
"We need to take control of the group and then we can get rid of these parasites one by one."
"This is too good for Cao Jinbo!"
“I don’t dare to push him too hard… This person is too wicked and too good at exploiting others’ weaknesses… So even my shrewd father was outmaneuvered by him.”
I fell silent once again, finally understanding her completely; but even the most wicked person has weaknesses, so how could Cao Jinbo be without weaknesses, so invincible? I don't believe it!
"I have to go now. Take care... Don't come looking for me again."
I looked up at Ye Zhi. She tucked her collar in and then walked away in another direction into the cold wind... I felt an indescribable sadness, but I could only watch her walk away silently.
I know in my heart that if I listen to her and let go of this past, my life will be smooth sailing, but...
...
Amidst the swirling snowflakes, I took the bank card Lu Jia had given me out of my pocket again; this money was enough for me to renovate my house in Chengdu and then buy a luxury car... So why not go back to Chengdu, become a rich person, and stay by Lao Mi and my mom's side?
I've done the math. If I can close this business deal in Phuket, the profit will be at least in the tens of millions. With that money, I can do anything, whether it's going to Chengdu or returning to Shanghai.
For the past few years, I have never lived a normal life; at this moment, I felt a little moved, and then I couldn't help but think of what An'an said. I don't know what it means to say that she was right.
But I know that what she said is true. She is not as materialistic as Lu Jia, not as unattainable as Ye Zhi, and not as dreamlike as Yang Sisi. She is a very pragmatic woman. She will find some investments to do and will also cultivate some hobbies to please herself when she is bored.
If she hadn't met Cao Jinbo, things would have been even more perfect.
...
The following morning, I flew back to Phuket and then went with Brother Ping to meet with the developer's representative. Because we had sufficient funds, we easily finalized the agency agreement; the next step was to sell these apartments.
This time, I made full use of the connections I had built up in Dali. I contacted the same real estate agents who had helped me promote Jiulongju.
We encouraged them to direct their customers to Phuket; we also encouraged Xiao Hu and Xiao Ruan, who had worked with me on food delivery, to use the food delivery service to spread advertisements throughout the city.
My decision to focus my efforts on Dali was based on careful consideration. Before Phuket, the housing prices in Chiang Mai, Thailand, were driven up by a group of people who opened guesthouses in Dali, so there is a market for this there.
Not only that, I also personally went to Sanya and found several real estate agencies that I could cooperate with. Because the entire Hainan Province is implementing the strictest purchase restriction policy in history, the funds that were originally used for real estate speculation will inevitably flow out... And Phuket is a coastal city of the same type as Sanya, so it will naturally become the first choice for those real estate speculators; moreover, the entire Phuket Island has shown very strong market demand since the second half of this year, so it has the inherent characteristics of investment.
In short, this time, we really brought Chinese clients over... My judgment was correct. Apartments with clear property rights and high management standards are most favored by investors. So, within a week of us becoming the agent for this project, clients started coming in to inquire and make purchases.
On our busiest day, we sold a total of 12 apartments and successfully drove up the price of the project to a very high level, with the average price breaking through the 20,000 mark, which is very rare in Phuket.
...
That night, I packed my luggage alone in my room. I had already booked a flight to Shanghai for tomorrow. This time, I was going to pick up my car and keep my promise to Yang Sisi to take her back for the Chinese New Year.
During the process, I received a message from Yang Sisi; she didn't trust me at all and insisted that I send her the ticket booking information before she would believe me.
After I sent her the ticket information, she sent me a photo of the car and a voice message saying, "Do you like this color?... I've already picked up the car, it's in my garage."
"I like it. It's black, and it looks quite sophisticated."
"I'm glad you like it... Did you go to Dali to take your driving test?"
"I really don't have time right now, let's talk about it after the New Year... I estimate that after another two or three months of busy work after the New Year, I can stabilize the project there, and then I can retire completely."
“You always make excuses when you can’t do the things I ask you to do!”
“This is absolutely not an excuse… This time, Brother Ping and I have really caught up with the booming real estate market… Once all the projects here are finished, the profit I personally receive will be at least ten million. Compared to that profit, getting my driver's license is no big deal!”
"Are you obsessed with money?"
"I'm about to collaborate with your dad on the One-Click Game project. The more money I invest, the more say I'll have... If you were me, you'd also work hard to make money... After all these years, this project is the closest I've come to my ideal... Of course, I have to give it my all."
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"At your age, still talking about ideals... you're really something else!"
“I’ve already made the money, so the next step is to talk about my ideals… However, I also have other options. I can take this money back to Chengdu, become a rich man, and live the rest of my life comfortably.”
"Don't go back to Chengdu, just stay in Shanghai; going back to Chengdu will only make you a couch potato, Shanghai is the only way for you to prove yourself."
Just as I was about to respond, Yang Sisi suddenly changed the subject and asked me, "Should I bring a dress? After all, it's a wedding."
I smiled, then suddenly realized that Yang Sisi didn't care at all whether I was a lazy bum or a successful entrepreneur, which was why she could so casually steer the conversation away from the topic.
Looking back, regardless of whether my romantic journey has been smooth or not, I am a lucky person... because in my life, I have met women with very distinct personalities. Even if I am destined to grow old alone, these memories will be like strong liquor, intoxicating me and making me feel like I am in a dream.
(End of this chapter)
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