Outside the window, the shimmering waves of Victoria Harbour reflected the two people in the room, creating an ambiguous and subtle atmosphere.
Zhao Xiaohai had just finished exercising and was leaning against the head of the bed with a cigarette lit.
Chu Qianqian rested her head on one of Zhao Xiaohai's arms and drew circles on Zhao Xiaohai's chest with her hands.
Chu Qianqian pursed her lips lightly, her eyes revealing a hint of determination and reluctance. She looked at Zhao Xiaohai and slowly said, "Xiaohai, you and I have known each other for a long time. There are some things I have to say today."
Zhao Xiaohai frowned slightly, a hint of doubt in his heart.
"Qianqian, what's wrong with you? Why are you suddenly so serious?"
Chu Qianqian took a deep breath, stood up and walked to the window, looking at the brightly lit harbor, as if gathering her courage.
"Xiao Hai, although my life in Hong Kong seems glamorous on the surface, I actually have many frustrations behind it.
Family disputes and business competition have exhausted me both physically and mentally."
Zhao Xiaohai stood up, walked to her side, and comforted her softly: "Qianqian, if you have any difficulties, you might as well tell me. I will not refuse to help if I can."
Chu Qianqian turned her head and stared into Zhao Xiaohai's eyes, tears glistening in her eyes.
"Xiao Hai, I trust you. I have some assets in my hands, and I've been looking for a reliable person to entrust them to. After thinking about it, you are the only one I can trust."
Zhao Xiaohai was shocked. "Qianqian, this is no small matter. What exactly do you mean by assets?"
She paused slightly, a hint of worry and determination flashing in her eyes.
"The struggle for property and power within the family has reached a point of irreconcilability. I don't want to be dragged into this endless dispute, and I don't want to see my assets divided up by those with ulterior motives."
Zhao Xiaohai frowned and sat down again, "But what does this have to do with me? Why did you choose me?"
Chu Qianqian looked at Zhao Xiaohai with a complex emotion in her eyes, including trust and helplessness.
"Xiao Hai, you are different from others. I saw clearly last time that you don't love money.
You have your own ideals and ambitions, and I believe you will not be like those greedy people who only use their assets to satisfy their selfish desires.
Moreover, you have roots and a business in the mainland, and I want to hand over this part of my assets to you so that it can take root and flourish in a safer place."
Zhao Xiaohai was silent, his heart was struggling fiercely.
This sudden transfer of assets was both a huge opportunity and a heavy burden for him.
Accepting this asset means that he will be involved in the family disputes;
But it is really hard to refuse and give up such an opportunity to change my destiny.
"Qianqian, what you said is too sudden. I need time to think about it. Besides, this asset transfer is no small matter. It involves many legal and procedural issues. How can it be completed so easily?"
Zhao Xiaohai said slowly, trying to calm his thoughts.
Chu Qianqian nodded.
"I understand your concerns, so I've made thorough preparations. These assets are partly cash, partly real estate, and partly stocks.
I've arranged for someone to deposit the cash into a Swiss bank account in your name. I'll give you the account information and password. As for the real estate and stocks, I've also gone through a series of legal procedures to gradually transfer ownership to your name.
Zhao Xiaohai's eyes widened as he looked at the documents in his hand. "Qianqian, this is too valuable. How can I accept this for nothing? You should make other plans."
Chu Qianqian held Zhao Xiaohai's hand and said anxiously.
"Xiao Hai, listen to me. The Lin family treats me well on the surface, but in reality, there's a scramble for power within the family, and as a woman, it's difficult for me to make a living.
These assets may become a disaster in my hands.
But if they were in your hands, with your personality and abilities, you would surely be able to make them more valuable."
Zhao Xiaohai tried to pull his hand back, but he couldn't bear to use too much force.
"Qianqian, I understand your intentions. But it would be inappropriate for me to accept such a huge amount of assets. You should consider your future."
A trace of sadness flashed in Chu Qianqian's eyes.
"My own future? Xiao Hai, in this complicated family, I have no control over my own affairs.
If I didn't have this friendship for you, how could I have made such a decision?
I just hope that you can take these and come to help me when I’m in trouble.”
Zhao Xiaohai understood that this was Chu Qianqian's token of allegiance.
It's also to leave a way out for myself.
"Qianqian, let me think about it. This is not something that can be decided in a short time." Zhao Xiaohai said slowly.
Chu Qianqian let go of her hand, leaned back on the sofa, her eyes a little dazed.
"Xiao Hai, I don't have much time left. Lin Zhengxiong's condition has reached the late stage. I estimate that he will only live for two or three months.
Someone in the family has already noticed my thoughts, and I'm afraid they will take action against me soon.
I have to get these assets out as soon as possible.”
Zhao Xiaohai's heart tightened. "Will they harm you? Then why don't you seek legal help?"
Chu Qianqian smiled bitterly and shook her head. "In Hong Kong, family power is so intertwined that the law is sometimes powerless. The only one I can trust is you."
Zhao Xiaohai fell into silence, with a thousand thoughts in his mind.
He thought about the career he had worked so hard to build in the mainland, and thought that this asset would undoubtedly give him a boost; but he was also worried that accepting the asset would bring him even greater trouble.
But it is not Zhao Xiaohai’s style to not eat the meat right in front of him.
Zhao Xiaohai felt the warmth in Chu Qianqian's hand, and the defenses in his heart gradually began to waver.
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