Chapter 35

After Chen Ming left, Qin Ze took out his phone and sent a message to the room's private butler.

"Xiao Zhou, help me buy a few books and send them to the office, I'll send you the book list."

He opened his notes and quickly entered a few book titles:

"Principles of Investment"

"Corporate Management and Strategy"

"Financial Statement Analysis"

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These were all about company operations and investment principles.

Back then, he was busy working overtime all day, and when he got home, he just wanted to sleep, so where would he have the energy to study?

Now it was different.

He had time, money, and more importantly, pressure.

The system gave him two companies.

Qingteng Apartment and Qingfeng Holdings.

It sounded very glorious, but Qin Ze knew in his heart that if he didn't understand management, operations, and investment, these companies would sooner or later become a burden.

No matter how much money you have, it can't withstand reckless spending.

He had to study and improve himself.

Less than five minutes after the message was sent, the private butler replied:

"Mr. Qin, received. I will purchase the books on the list as soon as possible and send them to your room by tomorrow morning at the latest."

Putting down his phone, Qin Ze leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and began to calculate.

For the next three days, he planned to close his doors to visitors and focus on reading.

As for the things outside, put them aside for now.

Anyway, now that he had money, many things could be solved with money.

……

For the next three days, Qin Ze hardly left his hotel room.

Books were sent to the office in batches.

He had the butler send his three meals to the door, turned off his phone notifications, and buried himself in the pile of books.

On the first day, Qin Ze gnawed on finance, taking notes while reading.

In college, Qin Ze was the most hardworking student in the whole class.

Even after graduating for a long time, Qin Ze could instantly enter the state when he picked up a book now.

On the second day, Qin Ze studied investment and company operations.

Until the third day, Qin Ze had read all the borrowed books carefully.

Over the three days, he filled more than twenty pages of his notebook.

On the morning of the fourth day, Qin Ze closed the last book, "Introduction to Corporate Finance," and let out a long sigh of relief.

He had gained quite a few concepts in his mind.

Although he had handled quite a few business tasks in his previous company!

But after reading and studying, he realized how far he was from truly being able to manage and operate a company!

There were many lessons to make up!

When Qin Ze opened his phone, he found a pile of unread messages.

At the top was Su Qingqing's.

"Brother Qin! My mom is awake! The doctor said she's recovering very well! (smiley face)"

"My uncle and the others went to look at cars yesterday, paid a five-thousand deposit, and chose a BMW X1. Today they went to look at houses again and also paid a twenty-thousand deposit."

"They just urged me again, asking when you'll give the money... I said you've been busy lately, wait a few days."

Qin Ze smiled and replied:

"Just say I'm on a business trip out of town, and I'll handle it as soon as I get back. Tell them to wait for now."

Su Qingqing replied in seconds:

"Brother Qin, when are you coming to see me?"

"Tomorrow, I have something to do today."

"Mm-hmm! Waiting for you!"

Scrolling down, it was Jiang Wan's message.

"Senior Brother, the recruitment of new people at Qingfeng is complete. We hired two investment analysts, one financial specialist, and one administrative staff. Including the original five people, the company now has nine people."

"The first investment project has been launched, it's a local fresh food e-commerce platform, with a financing demand of three million, taking a 15% stake. I've already asked the analysts to do a due diligence report."

"When are you coming to the company to take a look?"

Qin Ze replied:

"Wait until tomorrow."

Lin Xiaoxi's message was simple and direct:

"President Qin, another third of the apartments have been rented out in the past few days. At this rate, half will be rented out next month."

"Good, keep working hard."

Jiang Manman's message was much richer.

"Baby, missed you~ (selfie photo)"

"Went shopping with my sisters today, does this dress look good? (photo)"

"Zhou Ying met with Liu Bin again yesterday."

Finally, it was Shen Jingshu.

Not many messages, just three in three days.

"Xiao Qin, what are you busy with?"

"Have you eaten?"

"Take care and rest."

Qin Ze could feel that this forty-something woman wasn't good at chatting on her phone.

But this occasional, simple concern seemed even more sincere.

He replied to each one seriously:

"Reading and studying."

"Already ate, how about you?"

Putting down his phone, Qin Ze walked to the window.

Three days of seclusion, his mind was enriched, but his body was a bit stiff. He stretched and decided to handle one thing first.

Sent a message to Xiao Ya:

"Come to my office."

Five minutes later, a knock on the door sounded.

"Come in."

Xiao Ya pushed the door and entered.

She was wearing a white T-shirt and jeans today, her hair tied in a ponytail, looking much fresher.

Only the tattoo on her collarbone still carried a trace of a "spiritual sister."

"Brother Qin, you called for me?"

"Sit." Qin Ze pointed to the sofa.

"How does it feel to have been working for a few days?"

Xiao Ya sat on the sofa, her hands on her knees, a bit reserved.

"It's pretty good. Sister Jiang is very nice and taught me a lot of things. I'm just helping her out, organizing files, arranging meetings, ordering food, and so on."

"This is my first formal job, it feels so novel."

Qin Ze smiled:

"Look and learn more at the company, ask if you don't understand. If you have any issues, you can come to me directly."

"Thank you, Brother Qin!"

Xiao Ya's eyes were a bit red.

"Really... if it weren't for you, I might still be handing out flyers now."

Qin Ze waved his hand.

"Now you're my henchman, work hard."

"Being an assistant is just a starting point. If you're smart and willing to learn, there will be opportunities for promotion in the future. Whether you can grasp them depends on yourself."

"I'll definitely work hard!"

Xiao Ya clenched her fists, then remembered something.

"By the way, Brother Qin, what about Qingqing? Isn't she working with me?"

"Of course Qingqing won't be left behind," Qin Ze said.

"Her mom just finished surgery and needs someone to take care of her. Once her mom is discharged, she'll come over to be my private assistant."

Xiao Ya said "Oh," and her eyes became ambiguous:

"A private assistant, huh~ I understand, I understand."

Qin Ze glared at her:

"What are you thinking? It's just learning by my side, just like you."

"I know, I know~"

Xiao Ya giggled, then suddenly lowered her voice mysteriously.

"Brother Qin, let me tell you something."

"What is it?"

"I... went to get a tattoo yesterday."

Qin Ze was stunned for a moment:

"A tattoo? Where did you get it? As long as it's not on your face, I won't interfere."

"But you need to pay attention to your image at the company."

"I'll transfer you some money later, buy yourself two sets of professional attire."

"That's not what I meant..." Xiao Ya's face was a bit red, and her voice was even lower.

"I mean... I got your name tattooed on my chest."

"What?!"

Qin Ze almost jumped out of his chair.

Xiao Ya hurriedly explained:

"Not a real photo! Just the character 'Ze'! Artistic font! Small!"

"You..." Qin Ze was speechless for a moment, "Why did you tattoo my name?"

"Because you're my benefactor."

Xiao Ya said seriously.

"I haven't met many good people in my life. You're the first one to help me sincerely. I thought, no matter where I go in the future, I'll remember this favor."

Qin Ze was between laughter and tears:

"You didn't have to tattoo it on your body..."

"I'm willing to." Xiao Ya said stubbornly, "Anyway, it's already tattooed, can't wash it off."

Qin Ze rubbed his temples.

This girl was still as reckless as ever.

Just as he was about to speak, his phone suddenly rang.

Caller ID: Shen Jingshu.

Qin Ze glanced at Xiao Ya, answered the phone, and pressed speakerphone.

"Sister Shen?"

"Xiao Qin, where are you?" Shen Jingshu's voice was a bit urgent.

"In the hotel office, what's wrong?"

"There's something I have to tell you immediately."

Shen Jingshu spoke very quickly.

"Yesterday I went out to handle some business, and Liu Bin brought your ex-girlfriend Zhou Ying to my house. I just got home and saw it on the surveillance."

Qin Ze frowned:

"What were they doing at your house?"

"I don't know, but there's a hidden camera in my living room that recorded their conversation."

"I'll send you the audio now, you'll understand once you listen to it."

"Okay."

After hanging up the phone, he soon received an audio file on WeChat.

Xiao Ya looked at Qin Ze nervously:

"Brother Qin, is everything okay?"

"Don't talk for a second." Qin Ze clicked on the audio.