When Qin Hao heard the voice, he turned his head and saw a man in a suit walking toward him with a sneer on his face.
"Haha, Qin Hao, you've been missing for three years; my boss thought you died of shame," the man said teasingly as he approached Qin Hao.
The man looked full of himself, and after a moment of silence, Qin Hao asked, "Who are you?"
The man's expression changed instantly.
"Heh, you've been strutting around for ages, only for him not to recognize you," Zhao Mengke laughed, covering her mouth and giving the man a disdainful look.
The man felt embarrassed, then said in a low voice, "My name is Li Ji."
"Li Ji?" Qin Hao thought for a moment before saying, "Oh, Qin Yuan's lackey, right? Okay, I know now. You can leave."
Qin Hao remembered that Li Ji was Qin Yuan's follower, always hanging around him, scouting beauties for Qin Yuan, and coming up with malicious plans—an absolute villain.
Qin Hao couldn't be bothered to deal with such people and headed straight to the front desk.
"What are you doing here? Are you applying for a security job? Haha, even though our security jobs pay well, offering three to five thousand a month, we're not hiring anymore. You may leave," Li Ji said.
"I'm here to get a property," Qin Hao said flatly.
"Get a property? Haha, you must be joking. The prices at Crystal Garden are sky-high; if you can buy just a square meter, that would be a miracle."
Li Ji sneered and said, "I've been here for three years, constantly striving, and finally became a top salesman, earning thirty thousand a month, but I still can't afford a property here. Even the most prestigious A1 villa—my savings can't buy even a square meter! How could you?"
Qin Hao furrowed his brow and said, "You're talking too much. If you can help call the manager here, then do so. If not, shut up."
"Manager?"
Li Ji hesitated and said, "Unless for major clients, our manager doesn't meet anyone. As for someone like you, I doubt he'd even glance at you."
Qin Hao didn't bother saying much and directly walked to the front desk, took out a Golden Card, and handed it to the receptionist, saying, "Please give this card to your manager."
Li Ji came over, took a look, and sneered, "What card is this? I've never seen it in my three years here; it's not from our place, right?"
"You're not qualified to see it," Qin Hao said flatly.
"Heh, I'm not qualified? I'm the top salesman here; if I'm not qualified, who else is?"
Li Ji snorted, then told the receptionist, "Xiaowang, just take this card to Manager Zhao; I want to see how long this kid can continue the charade."
"Okay."
The receptionist Xiaowang took the card and walked toward the manager's office.
Qin Hao leaned against the front desk, casually glancing around, looking composed.
"Just keep pretending. Soon, Manager Zhao won't recognize the card; let's see how you cover up your lies then!" Li Ji sneered coldly.
Qin Hao couldn't be bothered to deal with Li Ji; isn't he just Qin Yuan's lackey? Not worth his concern.
About five minutes later, a portly man dressed in a suit walked over, followed by an assistant.
"Manager Zhao."
Seeing this man, Li Ji immediately greeted him warmly; this was his direct superior.
But Manager Zhao didn't even glance at him; instead, he walked straight to Qin Hao, politely holding the Golden Card with both hands, saying, "Excuse me, is this card yours?"
Li Ji was stunned—what's going on? He'd never seen Manager Zhao behave so respectfully!
"Yes." Qin Hao nodded lightly, took back the card, and said, "I heard this card is collateral for a property. I'm here to claim the property."
"Yes, this is our group's Ultimate Dragon Card, prepared for our most esteemed guests," Manager Zhao said extremely courteously.
"What! Ultimate Dragon Card!!" Li Ji shouted, his eyes nearly popping out in shock!
The Ultimate Dragon Card has less than ten issued globally! Each cardholder is incredibly prestigious, standing at the pinnacle of the world! This is something indeed beyond his awareness!
"He's just an outcast from the Qin Family, a worthless guy! How could he possibly have such a thing? Impossible, impossible...!!" Li Ji muttered tremblingly, looking as if he'd seen a ghost, while cold sweat streamed from his forehead.
The Ultimate Dragon Card!
This is indeed an Ultimate Dragon Card!
Anyone possessing such an item is beyond his provocation; a finger would be enough to crush him!
Li Ji felt an ominous sensation rising in his heart.
"Hello sir, the card you're holding was issued by the Celestial Empress for you."
To protect client information, Manager Zhao dared to address her only as the Celestial Empress.
Recalling the name of the Celestial Empress, Liu Shiyuan, Manager Zhao's eyes showed a hint of admiration.
She is a goddess admired worldwide, with countless men infatuated with her.
Then Manager Zhao asked, "May I inquire, what is your relationship with her?"
Could the person before him be the Celestial Empress's assistant? Or perhaps a relative?
"Oh, I'm her male idol," Qin Hao said.
Manager Zhao was stupefied—a male idol...
He wore a wonderfully vibrant expression for a long time and only after several deep breaths did he calm his shock, then took a file from his assistant's hand and said, "Sir, here are the title deeds and other documents, please keep them safe. Your property is the A1 villa."
A1 villa!!
These few words reached Li Ji's ears, and he stared wide-eyed as if struck by lightning, retreating repeatedly as his heart throbbed violently!
This is the most prestigious villa—the one he couldn't afford a single square meter of!
Yet... this is actually Qin Hao's property?
This this this...
Li Ji's feelings were complex, suddenly finding his previous arrogance toward Qin Hao laughably pathetic!
"Yes."
Expressionlessly, Qin Hao took the file without any hint of surprise; it seemed the A1 villa was no different than a small motel in his eyes.
"A1 villa?"
Beside him, Zhao Mengke froze for a moment, then anxiously asked, "Are you sure it's the A1 villa?"
"Yes." Manager Zhao nodded.
"Uh." Instantly, Zhao Mengke showed a strange expression; after thinking for a moment, she turned and walked toward the exit, waving to Qin Hao and said, "Qin Hao, I have an urgent matter to investigate. I'll leave first, bye-bye."
Qin Hao glanced at Zhao Mengke, finding her a bit odd but said nothing as he directly turned to leave, heading to his villa for a look.
Beside them, Li Ji was now trembling, fearing Qin Hao would retaliate against him.
But until Qin Hao left, he didn't glance at Li Ji once, quietly relieved, though his emotions were still complex, knowing he was insignificant in Qin Hao's view.
"Li Ji, you've been fired."
At this moment, Manager Zhao's cold voice reached his ears.
Li Ji's face instantly changed dramatically; he hurriedly pleaded, "Manager Zhao, don't do this, I beg you! I've worked here for so many years; if not meritorious, at least I've put in hard work, have some mercy!"
Li Ji managed to reach the top sales position through scheming and all his effort to climb up!
"Dare to offend Mr. Qin Hao; no one can protect you. Now get out," Manager Zhao snorted coldly, then turned and walked back to his office without looking at Li Ji.
Li Ji's face turned gray as he stood there; then, like a deflated balloon, he collapsed, sprawling on the ground in bitterness.
He could never have imagined that while Qin Hao didn't care about him, he still couldn't withstand the fallout from Qin Hao's influence; the aftermath easily destroyed his years of effort!
Li Ji couldn't even cry; now he deeply regretted provoking Qin Hao.
After leaving the sales hall, Qin Hao quickly found the A1 villa, took out the keys, and opened the door.
"Oh? Someone's living here?"
Upon entering, Qin Hao squinted his eyes; this was his residence, yet there was the presence of others?
Qin Hao immediately searched around and soon heard movement in the upstairs bathroom.
The bathroom door was slightly ajar; Qin Hao crept over and lightly pushed it open a bit, peeking inside, and what he saw nearly made him burst with a nosebleed...