The price was... a deeper bond with the man who had entered her life in the most despicable way.

Throw away the card, forget it completely, go back to being Manager Shen, and pretend nothing happened? Sure.

But can the resentment and ambition in my heart be quelled? Can last night's events really be completely erased as a nightmare?

The last look the man gave her seemed to see right through her.

She picked up the card, her fingertips trembling slightly. Three days.

On the first day, she took a sick leave and locked herself in her rented apartment.

She used her limited but reliable connections in the industry, accumulated over several years of work, to carefully inquire about the name Lei Guoliang.

The feedback was fragmented and vague: the mysterious businessman from Shenzhen is said to have made large-scale real estate investments in Shanghai and Beijing, with unfathomable financial strength, and acts in a low-key but decisive manner.

His background is shrouded in mystery, but he seems to have clandestine connections with certain high-ranking bank officials. No one can say exactly what kind of business he's in, but everyone vaguely senses that he wields considerable power.

The next day, she forced herself to return to work at the hotel, trying to maintain a calm and professional demeanor, but the dazed look in her eyes and the occasional absent-mindedness did not escape the notice of those who were paying attention.

In the afternoon, she inexplicably took a detour to the vicinity of the sales office of Dijingyuan. From afar, she saw the sales director, Chen Yongren, respectfully seeing a young man into a car.

Even from a distance, she recognized him at a glance—it was Lei Guoliang. He remained calm, shaking hands with Chen Yongren in farewell, his every gesture exuding a composure and control beyond his years. Chen Yongren's smile was almost obsequious.

He really is working on Imperial Garden, and it seems to be going well.

On the third day, her inner struggle reached its peak. During the day, she handled a difficult complaint from an important foreign guest brilliantly, earning praise from the general manager in person.

But the words of praise sounded hollow and boring to her. Looking at her perfectly made-up face and standard smile in the mirror, she suddenly felt a deep sense of weariness.

Is this what she'll be like in the next ten or twenty years? Wasting her talent and passion on polite formalities and routines?

That evening, she took out the card again, which had been crumpled from her handling.

Lei Guoliang's last words flashed through my mind: "The look in your eyes when you dealt with those two thugs last night was very bright."

What was she looking at at that moment? She herself doesn't remember.

Perhaps it was a fierce determination born of fear? Or a resolute resolve to avoid humiliation?

But the man saw it and remembered it.

Perhaps, this nightmarish beginning was indeed a twisted opportunity.

An opportunity for her to break free from her established path and explore a more dangerous, but potentially broader, world.

Making a deal with the devil? Perhaps. But could she guarantee her safety by staying put? If it weren't for him last night, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

This world is inherently malicious towards beautiful women who lack sufficient self-defense capabilities.

Instead of passively waiting for unknown risks, it's better to... proactively seize a known risk that may bring huge rewards.

At 11 p.m., the faint blue light from the phone screen reflected Shen Mo's pale face and resolute eyes.

She took a deep breath and pressed the keypad with the number she had already memorized.

While Shen Mo struggled for three days, Lei Guoliang made rapid progress.

After reaching an agreement in principle with Lin Zude, Lin Zude was reluctant to pay, but under the immense pressure of daily demands for payment from headquarters, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and push forward.

He leveraged his extensive banking connections in Guangzhou over the years and surprisingly managed to establish cooperative relationships with branches of more than fifteen banks in a very short period of time. He also found two sensible appraisal companies.

The 120 units of 75-110 square meters that Lei Guoliang wanted were quickly selected from the system, concentrated on the middle and upper floors of Buildings A and B, with good views and unit layouts.

Lei Guoliang firmly kept the actual average transaction price at 5000 yuan per square meter.

Lin Zude nearly vomited blood, but thinking of the more than 50 million yuan in life-saving money that was about to arrive, he had no choice but to accept it.

"Mr. Lin, this is the final confirmed list of properties, as well as the cashback details calculated according to our agreed plan," Lei Guoliang said, handing a document to Lin Zude.

"Based on an average price of 5000 and a contract price of 7800, the bank loan will cover 70%, and I will pay the remaining 30%."

Based on a total price of 500,000 yuan for a 100-square-meter apartment, a 30% down payment would be 150,000 yuan.

The cashback is 2800 yuan per square meter, so 100 square meters would be 280,000 yuan. After deducting the 30% down payment of 150,000 yuan, there is still 130,000 yuan in cashback, which is an average of 1300 yuan per square meter.

120 units, with a total area of ​​approximately 10200 square meters, and a total cashback amount of 1326 million yuan.

Mr. Lin needs to transfer the cashback funds to our designated escrow account within three business days after the bank disburses the loan, and then transfer them to us.

Lei Guoliang glanced at the numbers and nodded. With a cashback of over 13 million, plus the future appreciation of the property, this deal was a good one.

More importantly, these 120 high-quality assets will become his first solid foothold in Guangzhou.

Lin Zude took the document, glanced at it, nodded in agreement, and had no objections.

When can the bank interview begin?

"The preliminary plan is for next week. The sets will be distributed among twenty banks, with six sets allocated to each bank, and will be carried out in batches."

"We've already provided the basic application materials templates for the borrowers, and Changlong is working hard to finalize them. The entire process is expected to take about a month," Lin Zude said.

"Okay, it would be best to speed it up. The sooner the cash arrives, the sooner it will be in your account," Lei Guoliang said with a smile.

"I also hope the money will arrive as soon as possible, but there are so many procedures to go through, it takes time," Lin Zude said helplessly.

Just as Lei Guoliang was discussing the details with Lin Zude, his cell phone, which was on the table, vibrated. The screen showed an unfamiliar local Guangzhou number.

Lei Guoliang glanced at it, his eyes flickered slightly, he gestured to Lin Zude, walked to the side, picked up his phone, pressed the answer button, but did not speak immediately.

Soft, rapid breathing came from the other end of the phone. After a few seconds of silence, a woman's voice, trying to remain calm but still trembling slightly, came through:

"...Is this Mr. Lei?"

"It's me." Lei Guoliang's voice was calm and even, as if he had expected this call.

"I...I am Shen Mo." The other person introduced himself, seemingly using all his strength.

"Ms. Shen, have you made up your mind?" Lei Guoliang asked, getting straight to the point.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, then Shen Mo's voice became clearer, carrying a resolute determination.

"I would like to know, if I accept your invitation, what are my specific responsibilities and authority, and what you just mentioned... how are profit sharing calculated and realized?"

Additionally, I need to see detailed information about the high-end residence you mentioned, as well as... a formal, legal, and clearly defined employment contract.

She didn't mention last night, nor did she mention any personal emotions; she entered the negotiations with a completely professional attitude.

This caused a flicker of appreciation to cross Lei Guoliang's eyes. She was a smart woman, knowing when to suppress her emotions.

"Sure," Lei Guoliang replied readily. "Tomorrow morning at 10:00, the coffee shop on the first floor of the Garden Hotel, a window seat."

Bring your resume and your ideas for high-end property leasing management, even if it's just an outline.

I will bring the property documents and a draft contract. We will discuss it in person.

"...Okay." Shen Mo replied and then hung up the phone, as if he couldn't maintain his composure for even a second longer.

Lei Guoliang put down his phone, walked to the window, looked at the dazzling night view of Guangzhou, and a very faint smile appeared on his lips.

The prey finally walked into the hunting ground on its own. Although the way it entered was somewhat unusual, the result was the same.

He had grasped the hilt of Shen Mo's blade. The next step was to hone it, sharpening it to the point where he needed to conquer.

The 120 apartments in Dijingyuan are the first whetstone for testing the knife.

The night in Guangzhou is both gentle and dangerous. A complex collaboration that begins with physical entanglement and ends with a binding of interests is about to begin.

The road ahead is destined to be anything but peaceful.

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