C20 A Huge Sum of Money!

"What?!" Both Hsing Guizhen and Hsing Guilan were genuinely taken aback. Did they hear that right?

"Five million? That's a ton of money! And it's all ours?"

"Yes, Mom, it's true. Dad even hired professionals to do a market evaluation. The best part is, he transferred all the assets to my name. So, Mom, your daughter is officially loaded now. From now on, just stick with me, and we'll live the good life."

Hsing Guizhen tried to calm herself down, then looked back and forth between Qin Guangjun and Qin Su.

"Wait a minute, something's not right. Would your dad really do that without blinking an eye? Are you two hiding something from me?"

Qin Guangjun felt a chill run down his spine. He never realized his wife could be so sharp.

"What are you thinking? I figured since we only have one child, everything would eventually be hers anyway. Plus, it's easier for her to spend if it's in her name. Like today, she decided to buy a store just like that."

"Oh, right. Didn't you mention opening a store for your aunt? What kind of store? Maybe I can give you some advice."

"No need, I've already thought it through. Aunt will open a clothing store, focusing on high-end boutique items, with an emphasis on branding."

Qin Guangjun was increasingly baffled by how unpredictable this kid had become. Sure, she was capable, but she was just too much to handle sometimes.

There she was, unable to sleep on the couch, and she caught Qin Su on her way to the bathroom for a late-night chat about life.

"So, what's your point here?" Qin Su chuckled. Even at this hour, her dad still couldn't see the situation clearly. Ever since she took control, he was completely under her thumb.

As long as Boss Qin wanted to keep his pride intact, he wouldn't get a chance to turn things around, and she wasn't about to give him one.

What, he wasn't happy about her opening a store for her aunt? Well, he should think again. The money was in her hands now, and she'd spend it however she pleased, on whoever she wanted.

"No, I just want to know, whose name is on that store lease?"

"Of course, it's Auntie's."

Qin Guangjun almost choked, feeling utterly disappointed.

How did this kid become so reckless? Twelve grand wasn't just pocket change, and she gave it away just like that? That money was his hard-earned cash, not something that blew in with the wind.

Qin Guangjun's heart ached with every thought.

The more conflicted he felt, the better Qin Su's mood became.

It was like he was asking for it, and after a lifetime of bottled-up resentment, she finally had a way to let it all out.

"Dad, let me be honest with you. It's not that I'm stingy or unwilling to spend money; it's all for you and Mom. If people find out we have this much money, they'll all come knocking, asking to borrow. We're not running a charity here, right?"

She knew that no matter the situation, her dad's tendency to be frugal would never change. But she wasn't naive either. She understood the difference between helping in an emergency and throwing money into a bottomless pit. Even if it was her own aunt, she had to consider whether it was worth helping.

"Do you think I'm that reckless?" Qin Su gave her dad a sidelong glance.

"I've told you before, I've got this under control, so don't worry. I invested in a store for Aunt, but it's not just throwing money away. I'll have a share of the profits from the store. Not much, just 20%. If it does well, think about it, Dad. Those small business owners make a killing. It's all about marketing. If it really takes off, making hundreds of thousands a year isn't just talk.

Even just 20% is significant. In a few years, the store will pay for itself. After that, even without your financial help, I won't have to worry about making ends meet. The best part is, I don't have to do anything. Just think about it, isn't it a smart move to look at the long term?"

Qin Guangjun found himself deep in thought, calculating and recalculating, only to become more astonished with each realization. He figured out that his daughter was not only sharp but as clever as a fox. She managed to earn profits without lifting a finger, and it was a lifelong arrangement. The mental math he was doing was practically audible.

He admitted to himself that he had been careless, meddling unnecessarily, and almost ended up in a mess. His daughter was far more astute than he had given her credit for. Qin Guangjun was disheartened to realize he was no longer the towering hero he once was in his daughter's eyes. She was no longer the little girl who idolized him, and this left him feeling particularly defeated.

That night, Qin Guangjun couldn't sleep. He lay on the couch watching late-night TV, but by the end, he couldn't remember a single thing he had watched. His mind was in knots, leaving him restless and uneasy.

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