"I'm not in real estate to make money. I'm saying it's for my own living. Do you believe me?" Zhao An, hugging a beautiful woman, chatted and laughed with another, seeming to wander through a flowery scene.
Looking at the barren land before him, there was nothing there yet. Even if they wanted to build a residential complex, wouldn't the entire area need to be flattened? Right now, the wasteland is just a patch of uneven ground. It's not completely useless, but it's still good for grazing cattle.
A gentle breeze blew, picking up a strand of Zhang Qiaorong's hair. Her untied hair had a queenly air, and the movement of her hair in the breeze gave her an indescribable beauty.
"For my own living? This project will cost at least tens of billions, and you're just going to spend that much money for fun?" Zhang Qiaorong was puzzled. Even the richest second-generation rich wouldn't throw billions away. This was truly a waste of money. A residential complex can't be built just by wishing it.
Not to mention the surrounding entertainment venues once the residential complex is completed, just the electricity, water, and sewer purification systems alone are a real headache. Far from the city, all of this requires vast amounts of money to build access roads, otherwise it's incredibly difficult to manage.
"I initially estimated eight billion, but now I'm planning to raise it to fifteen billion, just enough to showcase my new technology. I have the money, so I can do whatever I want. Don't worry about it. I'm not like you, with your rigid targets of a certain annual income. I can spend my money as I please. That's the difference, hahaha!" Zhao An laughed heartily, brimming with pride.
Huang Lin leaned back in the man's arms, her beautiful eyes examining Zhang Qiaorong. The woman was very beautiful, and she was said to be part of a higher-level social circle. There were fewer people in that circle, but their power and backgrounds were far more powerful. Many in their circle were actually subordinates or followers of the higher-level circles—in other words, their underlings.
Huang Lin felt only curiosity, not hostility, towards Zhang Qiaorong. From the beginning, she knew that a man like Zhao An was beyond her control, and no woman could possibly satisfy him.
Huang Lin had no interest in traditional marriage. Rather than getting married, she desired a life of freedom. Nothing could be easier than being Zhao An's mistress. When a man came to see her, she would put on makeup, dress nicely, and serve him wholeheartedly, leaving him satisfied. When he left, she felt at ease, free to do whatever she pleased. This was the life she desired: a carefree life!
Hearing Zhao An's words, Zhang Qiaorong was startled. Trying to recall, she realized she had no freedom at all; she was simply working for the family.
"It's almost New Year. What are your plans?"
"No, I'm planning to make a movie soon. Are you interested in investing in it? I'll handle the logistics of promotion and the like, and we'll split the box office revenue 50-50." Zhao An offered another bait. He had a good relationship with Zhang Qiaorong; she was smart and tactful, and there was nothing more pleasurable than working with a beautiful woman.
As for his plan to capture Zhang Qiaorong, Zhao An only considered it but didn't pursue it. The implications were too complex, and he didn't want to be sidelined so quickly. It would be better for him to work on his own.
A flicker of gratitude flashed in Zhang Qiaorong's eyes. Her underlying message was that it was the end of the year, and she needed an explanation to pave the way for next year. If she could collaborate with Zhao An and establish a connection, she could give her family an explanation. It would also allow her to remain single. If she didn't want to marry, she had to strive to prove herself.
"No problem. Just call me when the time comes."
"Okay, that's it. If you have something to do, you can leave. If not, you can stay and eat." Zhao An continued to operate the drone for reconnaissance. This time, his community would use its own generators and recycle groundwater for clean water, creating a clean energy community and creating a buzz.
The honor of living in a well-known and prestigious community would be a great honor for any mistress, and it would instill greater loyalty. Systematic inner exploration is a backup plan. Before then, it's better to use traditional methods to win over women. After all, a backup plan, a hidden trick, is more intimidating when used sparingly.
Li Qian, leaning against the hood of her sports car, remained silent, looking thoughtfully at the desolate landscape before her. Spending vast sums on building a residential complex is definitely not a simple undertaking.
"Are you planning to invite me to lunch?" Zhang Qiaorong's delicate hand gently brushed her hair from her forehead to the back, combing it, a gesture that revealed a woman's allure. If the cold, elegant iceberg melted, it would instantly absorb a man's warmth!
"I'm not interested in that. I'm a rough man, not one for elaborate conversation. If you want a free meal, wait until I'm done. If you don't have time, you can go and eat on your own." Zhao An wasn't about to indulge her. He focused on his computer. The data had been collected, and a little more calculation was needed. Then he could design a blueprint for the residential complex.
The placement of the energy zone and the materials used to achieve self-sufficiency—these all require consideration, as do the consequences. And if successful, there would be no electricity bills for a long time to come—no electricity at all!
Zhao An's cold response actually surprised Zhang Qiaorong. There had been plenty of enthusiastic lickers in the past, and some who feigned aloofness to attract her, but they had all failed.
Zhang Qiaorong didn't like lickers, nor did she resent them. After all, lickers often have many things to offer and are useful. Those men who feigned aloofness were even more ridiculous. They had no talent at all, yet they tried to feign aloofness to attract her. Haha, did they think she was stupid?
Zhao An, on the other hand, was different. He was honest. He had money, so he could play with women, and he wasn't hypocritical. He was also talented, and more importantly, he could bring her tangible benefits. That was what she admired most.
Every woman worships money; the difference lies in the degree of it. Some would only be tempted by hundreds of millions, so they weren't as interested in money, but simply didn't have the money.