Li Ya was not an ordinary little girl.
She had studied abroad, at a top institution no less, specializing in finance. In the era of 1998, she was undoubtedly a top talent.
If it hadn't been for a sudden family emergency, someone like Li Ya, a top talent, could have easily secured positions in many high-profile financial firms, earning a considerable annual salary and possessing a boundless future.
Given her background and education, it could be inferred that Li Ya was a rational, intelligent, and very filial girl.
Although she didn't have much dating experience, while studying abroad, her classmates and friends were almost all in relationships.
Through their shared experiences and teachings, Li Ya had learned some of the rules of romance.
When a man is willing to spend a large amount of money on you, it proves that he definitely likes you, and you hold significant weight in his heart.
Someone who doesn't like you would never let their money go like a "meat bun thrown to a dog," never to return.
Dating between men and women, when viewed from a business perspective, is actually a process of mutual seeking.
Men like women for their pretty faces, good figures, smooth skin, personality, knowledge, or perhaps family background.
And women, in turn, are drawn to men for their handsomeness, upbringing, knowledge, responsibility, ambition, wealth, and power, among other things.
Different people seek different things, but as long as a man and woman like each other, there will certainly be one or two shining qualities in the other person.
This is the essence of love!
"Sis, I went to the supermarket this morning and saw my parents."
"We're planning to go back to the village to celebrate the New Year this year. My mom asked if you'd like to come back to the village with us for the holiday?"
Qin Chuan suddenly spoke.
Li Ya, who had been snuggled in his arms, carefully feeling the strong sense of security from her boyfriend, suddenly sat up, her delicate face filled with shock.
Seeing her reaction, Qin Chuan chuckled, "Sis, why such a big reaction?"
"No... Xiao Chuan, did Auntie really say that?"
Li Ya ignored Qin Chuan's teasing, her face full of nervousness.
"Or is this just your idea?"
Qin Chuan spread his hands. "Of course, it's my mom. She knows your family situation and that you don't have any family around now, so she asked me to ask if you'd like to come back to the village with us to celebrate the New Year?"
"Yes, I'd love to!"
Li Ya said excitedly, then threw her arms around Qin Chuan's neck, shouting with joy, "Xiao Chuan, Auntie is too thoughtful!"
Jiang Cuihua, who was she?
She was his future mother-in-law. An invitation from her for a girl to come home for the New Year carried immense significance.
It was almost certain that Jiang Cuihua already considered Li Ya as her future daughter-in-law, which was why Li Ya was so overjoyed.
"Okay, okay, you're squeezing me too tight to breathe!"
Qin Chuan pried Li Ya's arms off. "It's just the New Year. Given our current situation, the holiday is only three to five days long. Look how happy you are!"
"Three to five days is still a holiday, and this is New Year's! Can it be compared to other holidays?"
Li Ya was very excited and then asked, "When are you guys heading back to the village?"
"Probably on New Year's Eve. My parents' supermarket has special circumstances, so they can only close in the afternoon of New Year's Eve!"
Qin Chuan said after some thought.
"Alright, then it's settled!"
Li Ya stood up. The New Year's news Qin Chuan had just shared had energized her completely.
In Li Ya's original plan, she had feared she would spend this New Year alone. She had long since adapted to this and had no grand expectations.
Unexpectedly, with a twist of fate, Qin Chuan had brought her such exciting news.
"Xiao Chuan, I'll need to withdraw about 500,000 yuan from the property funds for the factory's development next year."
"No problem!"
Qin Chuan nodded. "I'll call the Industrial and Commercial Bank right away and have them transfer the money to your account."
"However, sis, there's one more thing I forgot to tell you."
Li Ya blinked her eyes. "What is it?"
"It's like this, I forgot to tell you earlier that the senior management of the property development, their year-end bonuses haven't been distributed yet. This money will also need to be deducted from our account..."
Qin Chuan explained.
"Xiao Chuan, you don't need to tell me about these things in the future. Just handle it as you see fit!"
Before Qin Chuan could finish speaking, Li Ya interrupted.
"I have something to do and need to get back to the factory immediately!"
With that, she strode out of the office.
"Sis, this sum isn't small, it's over 200,000,"
Qin Chuan called out.
"Doesn't matter!"
Li Ya's voice echoed from a distance as she went downstairs and drove away.
Qin Chuan stood by the window, watching the Audi drive away with a faint smile on his face.
Ding ding ding!!!
Just then, there was a knock on the door, followed by footsteps.
Qin Chuan turned and saw Chen Jinyu walking in.
"Boss, I'll be going home for the New Year tomorrow. Here are the financial statements you requested. I had someone prepare them!"
Chen Jinyu said.
Qin Chuan gestured for Chen Jinyu to sit down and took the statements to examine them carefully.
A few minutes later, Qin Chuan suddenly looked up, his face showing unconcealed surprise. "There's this much?"
"Our renovation company hasn't been open for long, right? At most, half a year!"
"To be precise, it's six months and five days. I also didn't expect there to be this much."
Chen Jinyu said with a smile, his mood clearly good.
The final total revenue on the statement was a full 530,000 yuan, which was the net profit after deducting all expenses.
In half a year, earning a full 530,000 yuan was not just good, it was excellent.
"Well done, Jinyu! You're amazing!"
Qin Chuan reached out and patted Chen Jinyu's shoulder forcefully. "I really didn't misjudge you!"
Chen Jinyu smiled shyly. "The reason the renovation company has such high revenue is largely due to the support from the boss. Most of the houses sold in our property development have chosen our company for renovation."
"Ah, you can't say that. If your craftsmanship wasn't good, customers wouldn't choose our company."
Qin Chuan shook his head, disagreeing with Chen Jinyu's statement.
Chen Jinyu grinned.
"By the way, have your wages been settled?"
Qin Chuan asked again.
"They've been settled. The finance department handled it all,"
Chen Jinyu replied. Currently, he was the director of Yaohui Decoration Company, and Qin Chuan paid him a monthly salary of 3,000 yuan. This amount was ten times that of an ordinary worker at the time, and Chen Jinyu was very satisfied.
"So, have the renovation company's workers all gone on holiday?"
"Yes, they've all gone home!"
Qin Chuan pondered. "You're going home tomorrow as well. How about this, tonight, notify the brothers. Let's have a gathering! I have something important to tell everyone."