Chapter 1748: Reward

Since they intended to buy a house, naturally they had to sign a letter of intent. The woman led Zhao Fusheng and Fan Baobao back to the sales office, signed the contract, and then saw them off to the car.

Sitting in the car, Fan Baobao looked uneasy, carefully watching Zhao Fusheng: “Honey, isn’t the price a bit too high?”

She really hadn’t expected to spend over fifty million on a villa.

Although Zhao Fusheng was now worth a fortune and didn’t lack that fifty-plus million, Fan Baobao’s consumption habits hadn’t kept pace with his ever-growing wealth.

This was no joke!

That was a full fifty-five million RMB, plus various property taxes and such, at least over sixty million.

Thinking about it, Fan Baobao felt she was exactly the kind of spendthrift wife the old folks back in her northeastern hometown often talked about.

Seeing Fan Baobao’s pitiful expression, Zhao Fusheng couldn’t help but laugh, ruffling her hair: “You, stop overthinking. You know this amount of money means nothing to me.”

This amount of money…

Hearing Zhao Fusheng’s words, Fan Baobao was speechless.

Looking at the man before her, she suddenly felt dazed. She really hadn’t expected that in just a few years, the man from the small city of Ninghai had grown to such a level.

Ten years ago, she wouldn’t have dared to imagine that one day she and Zhao Fusheng could spend over fifty million without batting an eye.

But now, it had just happened.

What’s more, she herself had been the one to sign the letter of intent and pay the deposit.

It was simply, simply like a dream.

“What are you thinking about?”

Zhao Fusheng laughed, seeing Fan Baobao lost in thought, and couldn’t help asking.

“Thinking about how handsome you are!”

Fan Baobao suddenly laughed, kissed Zhao Fusheng on the cheek, and said with a grin: “Darling, want me to reward you?”

“Huh?”

Zhao Fusheng was startled, looking at Fan Baobao in surprise, wondering what trick she was up to.

Fan Baobao giggled and instructed the driver Chen Zhen: “Brother Chen, head to Wangfu Street.”

Huh?

Zhao Fusheng was even more confused. Why go to the commercial street for no reason?

Though Chen Zhen didn’t know what was going on, since the boss’s wife had ordered and the boss hadn’t objected, as the driver he had to obey. After contacting the cars ahead, the group headed toward Wangfu Street.

Sitting in the car, Fan Baobao looked at Zhao Fusheng with a smile: “That woman earlier, was she pretty?”

“Not bad.”

Zhao Fusheng replied casually: “Working in a place like that, she’s seen all kinds of people. That woman isn’t one to be trifled with either.”

He was telling the truth. Pretty girls working in sales offices face more temptations and greater challenges, since the people who go there aren’t poor.

Though Zhao Fusheng had never used money to overwhelm people, he had seen it done.

In Tan Kaixuan’s words, using money to overwhelm people is also an art. How to do it well and get what you want requires strategy; it’s not just about slapping down a bank card to impress.

“That’s true.”

Fan Baobao nodded: “You could tell she’s a shrewd person.”

Though she wasn’t very familiar with the ins and outs, Fan Baobao wasn’t stupid. She had spent years in the film and television industry and had seen all sorts of things. Certain unspoken rules might not have touched her, but she had witnessed them around her.

“Probably just driven by life’s circumstances,” Zhao Fusheng said with a smile, then muttered to himself: “Who knows, maybe she even enjoys it.”

“Huh?”

This time it was Fan Baobao’s turn to be confused.

Thinking carefully, maybe that was true. After all, since she was willing to stay there, it meant the job suited her.

Of course, to put it bluntly, working there might also involve the idea of snagging a wealthy husband.

People are selfish, whether men or women. It’s the same for everyone; they all hope to live better. That’s normal.

The convoy soon arrived at Wangfu Street.

“Come on, get out.”

Fan Baobao said to Zhao Fusheng with a smile.

Zhao Fusheng was startled: “What are you going to do?”

“Buy you some clothes.”

Fan Baobao smiled at Zhao Fusheng.

“Buy clothes?”

Hearing her words, Zhao Fusheng was a bit surprised: “I have clothes. Why buy more?”

He had always been casual and didn’t care much about enjoying food, clothing, housing, or transportation.

In Zhao Fusheng’s worldview, as long as he had enough to eat, was warm enough, had a place to sleep, and a car to get around, that was fine.

As for the rest, Zhao Fusheng had always just muddled through.

This was simple. Even though he had been reborn, deep down Zhao Fusheng was still a nobody from his past life, and this habit was etched into his bones.

Even though his status was different now, in Zhao Fusheng’s view, the increase in wealth was just the result of his efforts, aimed at making his family’s life better. But for himself, he really didn’t have a clear concept of enjoyment.

“Let’s go.”

Fan Baobao laughed and said to Zhao Fusheng.

Helplessly nodding, Zhao Fusheng followed behind Fan Baobao, letting her lead him toward the mall.

Chen Zhen and Wu Sijie exchanged glances, both looking helpless.

“Highest alert.”

Chen Zhen took out his walkie-talkie and instructed the bodyguards in the other cars.

In this situation, with the boss and his wife shopping together, as subordinates they naturally had to stay close.

As they walked into the mall, Fan Baobao felt it was strange that people around kept looking oddly at her and Zhao Fusheng.

Only when she saw the group behind them did she understand.

“Sorry.”

Fan Baobao looked at Zhao Fusheng apologetically.

Seeing Chen Zhen and the others on high alert, she finally realized what was going on.

“It’s fine.”

Zhao Fusheng gently patted her head: “I can’t just never go out, can I?”

That was true. Although security measures were always tight, Zhao Fusheng still had to go out for business. If he couldn’t even do that, then these people would be useless.

Even so, Fan Baobao was sensible. She didn’t browse too carefully but picked a few nice stores and selected several outfits for Zhao Fusheng.

“I’ll pay.”

Just as Zhao Fusheng was about to let Wu Sijie handle the payment, Fan Baobao suddenly spoke up.

“Huh?”

Zhao Fusheng was taken aback, then suddenly understood—Fan Baobao wanted to reward him for buying her the house.

He laughed heartily, looking at Fan Baobao at that moment, finding her quite adorable.

Fan Baobao shot him a glare, a bit embarrassed, since she rarely did such things.

“Alright, alright.”

Zhao Fusheng nodded: “You pay, and I thank you.”

To be honest, buying this house wasn’t a big deal to him, and he was quite satisfied with it.

After they finished shopping for clothes and such, they left Wangfu Street.

After dropping Fan Baobao off at home, Zhao Fusheng took Wu Sijie and the others to the company headquarters.

“What’s up? Where did you run off to?”

Seeing Zhao Fusheng, Zheng Yao asked with some surprise.

According to their earlier agreement, Zhao Fusheng was supposed to attend the company’s morning meeting.

But the guy hadn’t shown up, which surprised Zheng Yao.

She knew Zhao Fusheng well; he was never one to break an appointment.

“Went to buy a house.”

Zhao Fusheng said to Zheng Yao.

“Buy a house?”

Zheng Yao was puzzled, looking at Zhao Fusheng in confusion.

Zhao Fusheng recounted the whole story, finally saying to Zheng Yao: “I think you could buy one too.”

Zheng Yao was dumbfounded, looking at Zhao Fusheng speechlessly: “Do you think I have fifty million?”

Zhao Fusheng felt awkward. That was indeed a problem.

Although Zheng Yao also had shares he had given her, those were shares, not actual cash.

Fixed assets and liquid assets are different.

A person might have five hundred thousand in fixed assets, like a car and a house, but in cash, they might not even have fifty thousand.

But if someone has five hundred thousand in liquid assets, their fixed assets could be worth millions.

This isn’t a joke; it’s the norm for most people.

After acquiring wealth, the first thing most of us choose is to turn it into fixed assets, because in our minds, fixed assets are also our wealth.

Why do those listed company shareholders and bosses often pledge their equity? Because they need liquid assets, they need cash.

But their wealth is actually in equity, which they can’t sell to cash out.

At such times, choosing to cash out through pledges is undoubtedly the most suitable option.

Zheng Yao didn’t need to cash out that way, but whether it was Zheng Yao or Dong Chenxi, apart from their salaries, what they got from working with Zhao Fusheng was equity, not large cash flows.

So, hearing Zhao Fusheng’s suggestion, Zheng Yao didn’t hesitate to mock him.

“Ahem…”

Zhao Fusheng smiled awkwardly, then said to Zheng Yao: “How about this: after the company goes public, you can pledge your equity, and I’ll guide you on investments. What do you think?”

After saying this, he saw Zheng Yao looking at him like he was an idiot, with a gaze that seemed to regard him as mentally challenged.

“What’s wrong?”

Zhao Fusheng was baffled. Was there something wrong with his suggestion?

Zheng Yao chuckled and shook her head: “To be honest, this is the first time I’ve realized you can be this stupid.”

What?

Zhao Fusheng was completely bewildered, feeling he couldn’t keep up with Zheng Yao’s train of thought.