Financial freedom starts from graduation

Chapter 580 Caprice
"Mr. Zhou, let's get down to business."

Unable to answer Zhou Wang's question, Attorney Qi could only coldly drop the matter and finally utter a dry remark.

The clever little Zhou Wang has survived another ordeal, but only on the surface.

Because he knew very well that if women could reason, they wouldn't be women.

Qi Jiayi only let the topic go because she felt "in the wrong" for the time being, but that doesn't mean she wasn't angry inside.

After all, Zhou Wang went too far. Four bathrooms, plus the two in the villa, that's practically the entire Dragon Ball series that this bastard has collected...

Given the delicate relationship between the two, Qi Jiayi, though lacking a righteous reason to criticize Zhou Wang, certainly had grounds to accuse him of being indecent.

However, it would be best to skip this topic at this moment. It wasn't the right time to coax Qi Jiayi, so Zhou Wang wisely nodded and smoothly changed the subject to work.

"You've been to both places?"

When the subject was brought up, Qi Jiayi reverted to her usual aloof demeanor and reported in a serious tone:
"Yes, as you instructed, I have completed the registration of the branch company on Hong Kong Island and transferred the property rights of the residential property at 90 Repulse Bay Road and the shares of the Neptune Racecourse to the new company... I have had the assets appraised by a professional company, and the value is basically consistent with the supporting documents they provided."

As she spoke, Qi Jiayi opened her briefcase and placed the relevant documents in front of Zhou Wang.

"As for Australia, I've already sent my assistant Sura ahead. The process of dividing Galaxy Group's shares is quite complicated, and Sura is still in negotiations, which may take a long time."

Zhou Wang nodded slightly upon hearing this.

Qi Jiayi came to Hong Kong Island first, naturally to help Zhou Wang take over the three newly acquired assets. So far, it seems to be going quite smoothly.

"Have you chosen a location for the branch office yet?"

Zhou Wang asked casually.

The so-called "branch company" is naturally the Mong Chow Group's branch office on Hong Kong Island. Speaking of this Mong Chow Group, it's a bit of a headache.

His assets expanded too quickly, and the biggest problem was a shortage of manpower.

For example, if you want to open a new company on Hong Kong Island, it involves a series of issues such as site selection and personnel appointment. It is easy to find an office location. Even if you don't buy it, you can rent an office building as a temporary measure. But who can serve as the person in charge of the Hong Kong Island branch?
Of course, if all else fails, the only option is to use the [resume] to recruit directly. Although crude, it is very effective. However, Zhou Wang always felt that relying on the system to do everything made him feel like a useless person.

The main problem is a lack of sense of accomplishment...

"We've already found a few places, but the specifics will depend on your decision..."

Qi Jiayi was about to introduce them when Zhou Wang waved his hand to interrupt her.

"Return these matters to the group and let the board of directors make a decision. I will not concern myself with them."

The Wangzhou Group was initially established with a board of directors, but in reality, when Zhou Wang remained silent, it was Jiang Qingkui's one-man show.

Zhou Wang couldn't stand being "burdened with paperwork" every day, but Jiang Qingkui seemed to want to be as busy as possible, so Zhou Wang basically left all the things he could leave to her, no matter how big or small.

"Row."

After Qi Jiayi made a note of it, she asked Zhou Wang if he had any other instructions.

Zhou Wang then remembered something else and said, "Find me a copy of the Tyrant Security information."

"Tyrant security? Good."

Qi Jiayi noted down the name with surprise. Although she had never heard of it before, a company that Zhou Wang mentioned so solemnly must not be a small company.

"Any more?"

"You should have recruited some people for the group's legal department, right? Arrange for a capable person to come to Pengcheng as soon as possible and be stationed at Wangzhou Pharmaceutical's factory."

"Okay, is there any more?"

"Also... I'm planning to set up a media company, and I might need an artist management company as well, or we could go through the acquisition route. I need your advice on this."

"A media company?"

Qi Jiayi was a little overwhelmed by Zhou Wang's erratic thought process, but she still quickly wrote it down.

Zhou Wang then discussed many things with Qi Jiayi, mostly related to work, with occasional casual conversations, such as Zhong Huilan's recent situation.

At first, Qi Jiayi didn't think anything was unusual. She was just puzzled as to why Zhou Wang had suddenly become so enthusiastic about his work today. This was unlike him usually, but it seemed to be a good thing.

After all, Qi Jiayi will still need to rely on Zhou Wang for a living in the future, and a boss who is too lazy will always make people feel uneasy.

until……

Jingle Bell!
The ringing of an alarm clock woke her up.

Qi Jiayi glanced at her watch and was surprised to realize that it was already four or five in the afternoon.

And today... is November 30th.

Qi Jiayi's expression suddenly changed, and she stood up from the sofa in a flash.

"In short, our ultimate goal is to build an ecosystem platform that leads future technology, become a world-class enterprise, and defeat Tencent and Ali..."

Zhou Wang, who was still talking at length about the future development concept of the group, looked at her in surprise and asked, "Jiayi, what's wrong?"

"you……"

Qi Jiayi looked at Zhou Wang, but for a moment she couldn't tell from his expression whether Zhou Wang was doing it on purpose.

Regardless, Qi Jiayi certainly wouldn't dare stay any longer.

It's already autumn and winter... so it still gets dark very early.

So she picked up her briefcase and was about to leave.

"What's wrong with you? Where are you going?"

Qi Jiayi really wanted to reply to Zhou Wang with "You know perfectly well why you're asking," but she held back.

It's also because she's been deliberately avoiding Zhou Wang for the past two months, and Zhou Wang hasn't had a chance to bother her for a long time. Plus, she's been quite busy these past few days, so Qi Jiayi has let her guard down for a moment and actually forgot that today is the end of the month.

She hoped that Zhou Wang had already forgotten about it, and of course she wouldn't deliberately remind him at this time.

So she just gave a stiff smile. "I suddenly remembered I have something to do. Um, I've noted down what you said, Mr. Zhou. I'll talk to you about it later... I'll be going now."

"So soon? Are you coming back for dinner? I made a reservation at a really nice restaurant..."

"No need, you and your girlfriends can eat."

Frustrated, Qi Jiayi couldn't help but retort to Zhou Wang before turning and walking out of the suite without looking back.

This time, Zhou Wang did not stop her, but just watched her back thoughtfully.

Zhou Wang... of course, did it on purpose.

How could someone with such a good memory not realize that today is Qi Jiayi's "big day"?
He was deliberately stalling for time, hoping to catch Qi Jiayi off guard. As for what to do next, Zhou Wang hadn't really decided yet; he mainly felt he'd drifted apart from Qi Jiayi lately and wanted to do something…

But there is no rush.

It's only afternoon now; we should wait until it's completely dark before we talk about it.

However, before that, Zhou Wang first made a phone call to Qi Jiayi's assistant, Sura.

……

After settling into the room, it was almost time for dinner.

Zhou Wang has received a formal invitation from the Huo family, but today is only his first day in Hong Kong. Even if they send him a formal invitation, Zhou Wang will definitely not go.

This isn't about "putting on airs." "Refusing" is actually part of traditional Chinese etiquette. If you've only just arrived and someone invites you, it would seem frivolous and hasty, and the host might not have made thorough preparations.

Of course, this only applies to the first meeting; if the two parties are already quite familiar with each other, then it doesn't matter.

In any case, Zhou Wang's original memories indicated that he had never met Huo Yingxiong, but even if the two had met before, Zhou Wang's intuition suggested that they couldn't possibly be very familiar with each other.

Given her aloof personality, it's impossible for her to get along with anyone.

So sending one invitation is enough; it won't seem impolite. You can just wait for the Huo family to send another invitation next time and then attend.

Zhou Wang had dinner with four girls, including Su Yajing.

Thinking about it now, I feel a little embarrassed. We had agreed to travel together, but during the week we spent in Shenzhen, Zhou Wang kept disappearing. Most of the time, it was the four girls who were playing by themselves.

Zhou Wang felt particularly guilty towards Shen Yutong, since he had just taken her virginity and then kept "ignoring" her.

Although the objective reason is that Zhou Wang is indeed not very convenient to be alone with her... Even if Su Yaqing already knows, there is still Yu Duo who is clueless but whose eyes always shine.

So Zhou Wang planned to take advantage of his free time today to spend some quality time with the four girls, treat them to a big meal, and then take them to Harbour City, the most prestigious shopping mall on Hong Kong Island, known as the "shopping flagship," to indulge them in a shopping spree.

I'll also buy myself some daily necessities while I'm at it...

Regarding dinner options, in a place like Hong Kong Island, no matter what level of dining you choose, the selection is plentiful.

If it were Zhou Wang himself, he would most likely still choose to eat Chinese food, since he always felt that Chinese cuisine, with its thousands of years of history, was the best.

However, since today's decision was made in consideration of the girls' preferences, after handing the decision over to Su Yaqing, unsurprisingly, the four girls discussed it and ultimately chose a Western restaurant.

Why are Western restaurants more popular with girls? The taste of the food is secondary; it's mainly the atmosphere and presentation that make them more photogenic.

In their minds, I've spent so much money at such an expensive restaurant, if I can't take some beautiful photos to show off my vanity on social media, then what's the point of spending all that money?
In this respect, most Chinese restaurants have a natural disadvantage, which is unavoidable.

“C...Caprice!”

After the butler helped reserve a table at the restaurant, the group drove to the Four Seasons Hotel on Hong Kong Island and took the elevator to the sixth floor. When they saw the restaurant's sign, Choi Man-yee, who was the best at English, read out the restaurant's name.

This French restaurant is famous, no, it should be said that it is extremely famous.

It was one of the first restaurants on Hong Kong Island to receive three Michelin stars, but it seems that in recent years it has been downgraded to two Michelin stars.

Zhou Wang didn't care about these things; he simply listened to the introduction and then skipped over it.

After confirming their reservation at the front desk, Su Yajing and three other girls went inside laughing and joking. Zhou Wang lagged behind and lit a cigarette. But when he stubbed out his cigarette and tried to go inside, he was stopped by a waiter.

"Sir, I'm sorry... We have a policy that we cannot serve those who are not properly dressed."

Ok?
Zhou Wang paused for a moment, and that classic movie scene flashed through his mind.

"What constitutes proper attire?"

Zhou Wang asked instinctively.

Fortunately, the waiter didn't say "at least you have to wear a tie," but just looked at Zhou Wang's shoes with a troubled expression.

To be precise, Zhou Wang wasn't wearing shoes, but rather a pair of slippers.

The Hermès logo is printed on the front. The design is very simple, but these unassuming slippers cost five figures and are a collaboration model that is not available on the market.

But the waiter obviously wouldn't care how much Zhou Wang's slippers cost, because they were still just slippers, which didn't quite meet the restaurant's dress code.

Before Zhou Wang could say anything, a burst of snickering suddenly came from the side.

Zhou Wang raised an eyebrow and looked over. It was a stylish young couple. Although Zhou Wang couldn't hear what they were saying, he could at least see the disdain and mockery on their faces, as well as their inexplicable sense of superiority.

The couple gave Zhou Wang a disdainful look before walking into the restaurant, which annoyed Zhou Wang.

However, Zhou Wang didn't understand what the two had been whispering about, so he didn't want to make a scene. He just glanced at their backs and remembered what they looked like.

At this moment, Lai Yuanbao, who was waiting in the rest area at the restaurant entrance, seemed to notice something was wrong. He immediately came over with one of his men and asked Zhou Wang if something had happened.

Zhou Wang's attire was rather casual, but Lai Yuanbao and his little brother were dressed in suits and ties, their aura of ruthless bandits and bodyguards was obvious, which immediately made the waiter somewhat apprehensive.

After understanding the situation, Lai Yuanbao glanced at the waiter, then smiled and said to Zhou Wang:
"Mr. Zhou, please go in first and leave it to me."

Zhou Wang nodded without asking how to handle the situation, as that was the very purpose of Lai Yuanbao's accompaniment.

Does Zhou Wang really need him to protect him?

Lai Yuanbao had already seen how capable his bodyguards were on the yacht, and he was very self-aware.

Lai Yuanbao's appearance was timely. After all, given Zhou Wang's status, he couldn't possibly make things difficult for a mere restaurant waiter; that would be too beneath him...

So Zhou Wang casually patted Lai Yuanbao on the shoulder and went inside. The waiter next to him hesitated, wanting to stop him out of duty, but under Lai Yuanbao's smiling gaze, he ultimately said nothing and could only watch helplessly as Zhou Wang walked in.

After watching Zhou Wang disappear around the corner, Lai Yuanbao ignored the anxious waiter beside him and instead inquired about his little brother.

"The Four Seasons Hotel... I remember it's a property of the Feng family, right?"

The young man had already quickly searched on his phone and then showed the information displayed on the phone to Lai Yuanbao.

"Yes, Brother Bao, this building belongs to the New World Group, which is a group under the Feng family."

"That makes things easier. I'll contact the Feng family directly."

Lai Yuanbao nodded, then took out his phone and made a call.

The waiter standing nearby was completely bewildered. What the heck? You want to contact the Feng family directly?
It's important to understand that Caprice restaurant belongs to the Four Seasons Hotel, the Four Seasons Hotel belongs to the New World Group, and ultimately, the New World Group belongs to the Fung family...

Just because of a pair of slippers?
Who the hell are you trying to fool?!

Even boasting should have some logic...

The waiter suddenly calmed down.

(End of this chapter)