C189 Lin Dong Went to the Purple West Restaurant to Meet Him

A million yuan was a mere trifle for Lin Dong.

For Xia Qinghee, however, it represented a substantial amount of money. Despite her experience at a real estate company, where she dealt with contracts involving millions or even tens of millions of dollars, those figures were just numbers on paper.

Actual settlements required the expertise of a finance team.

In reality, she only ever handled her own earnings, such as salary and commissions, which at most amounted to a few tens of thousands of dollars.

As she clutched her phone, Xia Qinghee glanced around at the passersby with the wariness of someone protecting a treasure. It was an instinctive reaction, as if she were visibly carrying a suitcase full of cash.

Lin Dong chuckled beside her and asked, "Cousin, what's gotten into you?"

It was only then that Xia Qinghee snapped out of her daze, realizing that Lin Dong had transferred the money via his phone, unseen by others. Her anxiety was the sole cause of her behavior.

With a sheepish smile, she responded to Lin Dong, "Sorry for that, little cousin. I've never handled this much money before, and holding onto it suddenly makes me feel uneasy."

"Don't worry about it. You'll have even more in the future! Just relax. Now that the company is up and running, let's go out for a meal to celebrate," Lin Dong suggested with a warm smile.

"No, that won't do. Zhengyang Housing Company is just getting off the ground, and there's so much still to prepare. Since you've entrusted me with the important role of legal representative, I must live up to the task! I need to get this company up and running quickly! First, I'll find someone to make the company seal, then post job listings, and look for a suitable office space," Xia Qinghee said in quick succession.

Her commitment to her new role was evident. Previously, her work at the real estate company was motivated by necessity and the prospect of bonuses. Now, she was working for herself.

Lin Dong had appointed her as the legal representative, effectively making her the boss of the rental company. Although she wouldn't own all the properties, she was entitled to a share of the profits. The level of authority and benefits she stood to gain far exceeded anything she had experienced at her previous job, and she was wholeheartedly invested.

Moreover, she truly didn't want to let Lin Dong down.

Seeing Xia Qinghee's demeanor, Lin Dong realized that her mind was probably not on food at the moment.

Besides, it was still a bit early.

So, Lin Dong refrained from saying more.

He nodded and asked, "Alright, what's your first move?"

"First things first, I need to find an office location, then create the company seal, and start hiring!"

Xia Qinghee spoke with clear organization.

Her experience at the real estate company had given her a solid understanding of personnel and operational procedures.

Prompted by Lin Dong's question, she naturally shared her thoughts.

Lin Dong suggested, "Finding an office space should be easy. We can just pick a spot in the school district building."

"Oh, cousin, let's not do that. The rent for a school district property is nearly ten thousand a month. It would be more economical to rent a storefront on the main street for just a few thousand, and it's also better for attracting customers."

Xia Qinghee promptly vetoed Lin Dong's proposal.

Lin Dong chuckled.

Xia Qinghee was clearly very mindful of the budget. With that, he had no objections.

He looked at her and said, "Alright! We'll do it your way, cousin. But I insist on accompanying you."

Xia Qinghee immediately shook her head, "There's no need, cousin. How could someone of your stature get involved in such menial tasks? Just drop me off at the seal maker's, and I'll handle it from there. I can find the office space on my own. Let me explain."

Seeing Xia Qinghee's firm stance, Lin Dong held back further comment.

He then drove her to the place where they would carve the company seal.

Xia Qinghee told him to leave, as the seal-making would take some time, and she was confident she could handle these tasks independently.

Lin Dong also had plans to keep an appointment at noon.

The previous night, a mysterious phone call had come through, and the woman on the other end had arranged to meet him at table number seven at the North Pole West Restaurant that afternoon.