Chapter 59: Lin Xiaoxi Is Moved

Qin Ze hung up the phone just as a gentle knock sounded at the office door.

"Come in," Qin Ze said, turning around.

The door opened, and Lin Xiaoxi walked in carrying a stack of documents, her steps hesitant.

The returned Lin Xiaoxi had changed into a different set of clothes.

It was a simple white T-shirt and jeans, her hair loosely tied back, looking more relaxed than during the day, though her eyes were still red and swollen.

"President Qin, these are the recent financial statements and operational data for Qingteng Apartment."

Lin Xiaoxi placed the documents on the desk, her voice very soft.

"I thought you might want to see them."

Qin Ze nodded, sat down in his office chair, and opened the top document.

From the moment he took over Qingteng Apartment until the past few days, Lin Xiaoxi had reported her work on WeChat almost every single day!

Qin Ze now had a sufficient understanding of Lin Xiaoxi's work capabilities.

Lin Xiaoxi stood to the side, her hands clasped in front of her, like a student waiting for a teacher to grade their homework.

The documents detailed the operational situation of Qingteng Apartment over the past few days.

As Qin Ze flipped through page by page, he grew increasingly surprised.

"President Qin. In the past week, nearly all rooms in the apartment have been rented out; only three are under maintenance and will reopen next week."

Qin Ze quickly did some mental math.

Qingteng Apartment had 128 units; calculating based on the current average rent of 1,000 yuan, the total monthly income would be...

"Around 120,000?" Qin Ze asked.

"To be precise, it's over 134,000."

Lin Xiaoxi reported the figure.

"However, after deducting costs for utilities, cleaning, maintenance, and employee wages, the net profit..."

She paused, then continued:

"Given the current full occupancy, the monthly net profit is around 60,000 to 70,000. At this rate, we expect to recover your entire initial investment within half a year."

Qin Ze leaned back in his chair, digesting this information.

At this speed, it would indeed take about half a year to break even, after which everything would be pure profit.

"Moreover," Lin Xiaoxi added.

"The rental market in Jiangcheng is still rising; our apartment is in a prime location, close to the subway, with complete surrounding facilities."

"If we raise the rent slightly next year, the profits could be even higher."

Qin Ze laughed.

This wasn't just an apartment; it was practically a money-printing machine.

Qin Ze looked at the girl before him.

"Xiaoxi, over these past few days, you managed the apartment single-handedly and kept everything in perfect order; you deserve the greatest credit."

Lin Xiaoxi's face flushed slightly:

"President Qin, this is just what I should do."

Qin Ze shook his head.

"Not everyone can perform well under such pressure."

"Your partner caused a scene, and your emotions were affected, yet the apartment's operations weren't delayed in the slightest; that is rare."

He paused:

"Here's the plan: starting next month, your salary will increase by thirty percent. Additionally, five percent of the apartment's net profit will serve as your performance bonus."

Lin Xiaoxi froze:

"President Qin, this... this is too much!"

"It's not," Qin Ze said. "You deserve it."

Lin Xiaoxi's eyes reddened again; she lowered her head and whispered:

"Thank you, President Qin."

The office fell silent for a few seconds.

Leaning back in his chair, Qin Ze looked at Lin Xiaoxi:

"Regarding the matter with your partner, I have already arranged for someone to handle it."

"I guarantee you that within one week, I will make all your private documents disappear completely."

Lin Xiaoxi raised her head, her eyes widening:

"President Qin, can this... really be done?"

For Lin Xiaoxi, if those shameful photos and videos were leaked!

She simply could not accept it!

Qin Ze nodded. "I keep my word."

Lin Xiaoxi bit her lip.

"But Wu Hao made several backups of those things, and now that I'm not going home, he will surely lose patience and cause a scene!"

"You don't need to worry about any of that," Qin Ze interrupted her.

"I naturally have a way."

Looking at the determination in Qin Ze's eyes, a complex feeling surged within Lin Xiaoxi's heart.

For the past two days, she had lived in anxiety and fear.

She worried that Wu Hao and his parents would come to the company to cause a scene, worried that those photos would be exposed, and worried about her own ruin and disgrace.

But now, Qin Ze had given her a promise.

This sense of security was something she had never felt before.

"President Qin," Lin Xiaoxi spoke softly, "why... why are you helping me so much?"

Qin Ze looked at Lin Xiaoxi:

"You are my, Qin Ze's, employee; do you think I would let anyone bully you?"

"Not even your boyfriend is allowed!"

The office fell silent again.

The two stood facing each other, no more than two or three meters apart.

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat delicate.

Lin Xiaoxi looked at Qin Ze, her heartbeat suddenly quickening slightly.

"President Qin!"

Lin Xiaoxi took a step forward, her voice trembling slightly.

"I... I don't know how to thank you."

Qin Ze looked at her:

"I haven't really helped you with anything; why bring up repayment?"

Lin Xiaoxi shook her head.

"President Qin, I know you have many women!"

"Just like Sister Jiang Wan! I know I am a woman who has had a boyfriend!"

"But since you treat me so well, I cannot simply accept it for nothing."

She took another step forward, shortening the distance between them to one meter.

Qin Ze could smell the faint scent of perfume on her, a very fresh fragrance of flowers and fruits.

Lin Xiaoxi lifted her head, looking into Qin Ze's eyes:

"President Qin, I know I am not worthy of you, nor do I have such presumptions."

"But... if there is anything I can do, please just say it."

She paused, her voice becoming even softer:

"Anything will do."

"I am willing to work like an ox or a horse for you!"

Qin Ze looked at her without speaking.

Lin Xiaoxi's words were already quite explicit!

Yet for a few fleeting moments, Qin Ze indeed considered taking advantage of this opportunity to claim Lin Xiaoxi!

But reason ultimately triumphed over impulse!

To completely win over Lin Xiaoxi, one could not be too hasty!

After a few seconds, Qin Ze laughed.

"Alright, it's getting late; go rest early. Stay in the apartment these few days and don't go out."

"As for this topic, we'll discuss it another day!"

Upon hearing Qin Ze say this!

Lin Xiaoxi's eyes clearly showed much disappointment!

But Lin Xiaoxi also noticed Qin Ze's final sentence!

Discuss it another day!

"Mm."

Lin Xiaoxi turned around and left the office, gently closing the door behind her.

Qin Ze stood by the window and lit a cigarette.

He understood the look in Lin Xiaoxi's eyes just now.

But he could not accept it.

Not because he didn't want to, but because he couldn't.

Lin Xiaoxi's emotions were unstable right now; what she needed was a sense of security, not ambiguity.

After finishing his cigarette, Qin Ze picked up his car keys and left the apartment.

He was going to meet Jiang Wan.

Qingteng Apartment, Jiang Wan's room.

When Qin Ze knocked and entered, Jiang Wan was sitting on the sofa watching television.

Seeing Qin Ze, she immediately stood up:

"Senior Brother, you've arrived."

"Sit." Qin Ze sat down opposite her.

Jiang Wan poured a glass of water for Qin Ze, then sat down beside him.

"Jiang Wan, there's something I want to discuss with you."

"Go ahead."

"Take a couple of days to rest, then quietly return to Qingshui County once." Qin Ze looked at her, "Go check out a house for your parents."

Jiang Wan froze.

"What?"

Qin Ze repeated, "Check out a house for your parents; choose a good location and a decent layout."

"Watch carefully and tell me; I'll pay, and you buy it directly."

Jiang Wan widened her eyes, looking at Qin Ze in disbelief:

"Senior Brother, this... how can this be! Really, there's no need!"

"It must be bought."

Qin Ze's tone brooked no argument.

"You are now working for me; what's wrong with me spending a little money on my own employee?"