My minimum living allowance is credited to my account every day with 1000 million yuan

Chapter 512 Blacklist
The leather seats were like a piece of warm, smooth jade, but he dared not lean back too far, afraid that his rough work pants would damage the expensive material. The faint scent of leather mixed with the air conditioning inside the car made him unconsciously breathe softly, and he didn't even know where to put his hands—resting them on his knees felt stiff, and holding onto the door handles made him afraid of accidentally pressing some button.

He glanced down at his faded cuffs, which stood out starkly against the Porsche's gleaming wood trim. He instinctively pulled his sleeves up a little, then turned to see his daughter effortlessly turning the steering wheel with one hand. He didn't even dare to open the window, feeling that the stares from passersby outside were saying, "Does this old man deserve to ride in this car?"

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw his daughter's hand, painted with nude nail polish, resting on the gear shift. He remembered her little hand, which had been clutching his clothes to go to school twenty years ago. Now, she could easily steer this "steel horse." His nose suddenly felt a little sore. All the hardships he had endured in his life had been worth it.

I wanted to ask how much the car cost, but I swallowed it back. In the end, I could only manage to say, "Drive slowly," my voice so soft that it was drowned out by the melody of the Burmester soundtrack.

"Dad, don't worry, it's not like this is my first time driving. Why did you buy so much braised food? Just let Mom cook a few dishes."

When I'm away from home for too long, I still crave my mom's cooking. It's a familiar taste—the taste of mom—that no amount of fancy food can replace.

Then, as if remembering something, Wang's father replied, "Your cousin and his wife brought their child home. They bought some braised dishes to go with their drinks."

"Wang Qiang, what's he doing here?" Wang Ping's tone was a bit cold. During the time her father was unemployed, the family was so poor that they couldn't even afford to eat. At that time, she was a senior in college and couldn't even afford the tuition. Her father went to her only brother, who was also Wang Ping's uncle, to borrow 5000 yuan, but was refused because her cousin and his wife disagreed.

Wang Ping's mother was furious. They say that brothers fight tigers together and fathers and sons go to war together. Her daughter is a senior in college and will be able to start earning money next year. Would she be short of 5000 yuan then? She immediately called her sister, Wang Ping's aunt, and borrowed 5000 yuan from her.

From then on, Wang Ping's family had less contact with her uncle's family, and Wang Ping never went there again, nor did she ever contact her cousin.

Mr. Wang secretly counted the fuel consumption figures on the dashboard. The fuel cost per kilometer was enough to buy him two packs of cigarettes. Suddenly, he felt the seat beneath him getting hot. Hearing Wang Ping's question, he hesitated for a moment before saying, "Your uncle called me a while ago. They heard you opened a crab hot pot restaurant in Junxiao Plaza in Yucheng. They went to check it out and said business is very good. Your cousin and his wife wanted to ask if you needed anyone; they'd like to work there."

“Heh—” Wang Ping sneered. “I wouldn’t dare order them around. I only invested in that shop, I don’t manage it. Even if I did manage it, I wouldn’t use them. That couple is just not the type to get things done.”

After all, she is his older brother's child. He knows that his brother's family did something inappropriate a few years ago, but he always considers his brotherly relationship. Unfortunately, he can't make the decision on this matter and can only let them talk it over themselves. But judging from his daughter's attitude, things are definitely not looking good.

Wang Qiang and his wife sat at home, while Wang Ping's mother made an excuse to go to the kitchen to cook, ignoring them. Women seem to be like that; they're always closer to their own family. Besides, Wang Qiang and his wife are usually too snobbish. A few years ago, when Wang Ping's family was poor, Wang Qiang's family seemed to have disappeared. Not only did they refuse to lend Wang Ping money when she was in school, but later, when Wang's father wanted to go out to work and knew Wang Qiang was working in a factory, he asked Wang Qiang to help him get a job, but was also refused.

Now, Wang Qiang is also unemployed. He's in his thirties and there aren't many opportunities to work as a screwdriver in Chongqing. Just when he was at his wit's end, he heard that his cousin Wang Ping had opened a restaurant in Junxiao Plaza in Chongqing. So he and his wife went to check it out and inquired. They found out that the waiters there could earn more than 6000 yuan a month, and they immediately thought that working there would be a good idea.

Needless to say, Wang's mother could guess that the old man had notified her in advance, because this matter required Wang Ping's consent, and Wang Ping had always had a very bad impression of Wang Qiang and his wife, so trying to communicate by phone was obviously hopeless. Therefore, she called Wang Qiang over, hoping to talk to him in person.

It had been years since they last visited. Wang Qiang and his wife brought two cases of milk, some fruit, and a few goji berries. Wang's mother shook her head. It wasn't the quantity of the gifts she brought; she was concerned about their attitude. They hadn't visited their uncle in years, and now they were asking him for help, yet they wouldn't even spend the money on two bottles of wine. The little they brought wasn't even enough to cover the cost of a meal she could offer them.

"Second Aunt, these goji berries are really good. Look, they're all huge. They're good for your health; you can soak them in water and drink them regularly."

The Queen Mother said thank you in a nonchalant tone, as if she thought her family members were all bumpkins who had never seen anything before. Everyone has seen goji berries; they're not some precious stuff. You can buy a pound for a few dozen yuan. Why should they be brought up like a treasure?

Didi~
Hearing the car enter the yard, Wang's mother rushed out. She didn't know her daughter had bought a car, but the last few times she came back, she had driven the company car or He Qing's car. She thought it was the same situation this time, but when she saw the white Porsche Panamera, she couldn't help but be stunned - He Qing had changed cars again.

Wang Qiang and his wife also came out of the house, and their 9-year-old child shouted, "Little car, little car."

His wife whispered, "Is that a Porsche? How come your cousin drives a Porsche? Is that restaurant that profitable?"

They went to see the restaurant, and it was always packed during mealtimes. They knew it was profitable, but they didn't know it could be this profitable. Their cousin was driving a Porsche, which must cost over a million yuan.

Wang Ping got out of the car, greeted her mother, and then nodded to Wang Qiang and his wife without saying anything. However, Wang Qiang took the initiative to greet her, saying, "Pingping is back."

But his eyes couldn't help but linger on the stylish and avant-garde GT sedan. Women love bags, men love cars, and Wang Qiang had long wanted to buy a car, but unfortunately, things hadn't gone well for the past few years.

The white Panamera's front end features smooth, powerful lines, with its signature "frog-eye" headlights looking sharp and piercing. The LED daytime running lights are as sharp as blades when illuminated, and the wide air intake grille paired with horizontal fog lights not only highlights its sporty genes but also adds a touch of elegance.

The wide air intake grille paired with horizontal fog lights not only highlights its sporty genes but also adds a touch of elegance. The 21-inch wheels with red brake calipers gleam with a metallic luster in the sunlight, showcasing its exceptional performance.

He swallowed unconsciously, his Adam's apple bobbing violently, as if the car was a magnet that had stolen his soul. Watching Wang Ping open the trunk and start unloading things, he completely forgot to offer his help.

When Wang Ping returned this time, her trunk was packed full. Fortunately, she had already emptied half of it when she went to He Qing's house, and now the other half was left.

The previous times she came back, it was all on business trips, so she didn't prepare anything special and just bought some things at the store to bring back. This time was different because she booked the trip a few days in advance, so He Qing packed the things she wanted to bring back at home a few days earlier.

Wang Ping carried the Moutai liquor downstairs, but her father snatched it away, saying, "How can you possibly move it?"

It seems that in the eyes of parents, children will never grow up and will always be like children. Wang Ping laughed and said, "It's only 6 bottles of wine, how come I can't move them?"

As she spoke, she took another box out of the trunk, but her mother came over and took it from her. "Your dad already said you can't carry it, but you're still trying to be strong. He told us to come home and not to buy anything, so why did you bring so much stuff?"

This time, they only brought back two cases of baijiu (Chinese liquor) and one case of red wine. After putting the liquor in the living room, Wang's father turned around and came back to move more. Wang Ping, on the other hand, carried a box of goji berries and said, "Dad, these are goji berries I brought for you. You can soak them in water with Mom and drink them. They contain anthocyanins, which have a very strong antioxidant effect."

Mr. Wang sighed and said, "Your cousin also bought goji berries."

As they were talking, they happened to pass by Wang Qiang and his wife. Wang Qiang's wife continued, "Yes, we also brought some goji berries for Second Uncle. They are of very good quality and should be similar to yours."

"About the same?" Wang Ping was amused, but sneered, "These are wild black goji berries, costing more than 5000 yuan per kilogram, and they're not easy to buy."

Wang Qiang's wife was taken aback and looked at Wang Qiang with some suspicion. Could goji berries be so expensive?

Then Wang Ping handed the item in her hand to her mother and said, "This is top-grade yellow croaker maw, which costs more than 10,000 yuan per kilogram. It is made from fish swim bladders and is rich in collagen. It is good for beauty and anti-aging. You and Dad should use this often to ensure that you live younger and younger."

"Also, this is cordyceps sinensis, and this is snow frog oil, which is known as 'liquid gold.' It's sold by the gram, and each gram costs over a hundred yuan. It has the effects of nourishing yin and beautifying the skin, and is rich in hormones and proteins."

Wang Qiang and his wife stared at Wang Ping as if they were listening to gibberish. Was this really their cousin?

As she took the food, Wang's mother said, "You can use these yourself. You don't need to bring them back. Your father and I eat whole grains, which are more effective than any supplements. These things are just for fooling people who don't know any better."

At this moment, everyone went into the house together, and Wang Ping said, "What I brought back is for you. I have many more at home."

Actually, none of it belonged to her; it all belonged to He Qing. It's just that He Qing was willing to give her everything, and they would basically share half of each other when they met.

Wang Qiang and his wife listened in stunned silence. His wife nudged him with her elbow, and Wang Qiang instantly understood—his cousin was really doing well now, and he needed to latch onto her.

"Xiaoqiang, you two sit down. The food will be ready soon. Let's have a couple of drinks today."

When his daughter returned, Wang's father was overjoyed. He had bought so many braised dishes to go with his drinks. The wine he had unloaded from the car was now sitting in a corner of the living room. Wang Qiang said with a smile, "Great, Second Uncle, I don't have anything important to do anyway, so I'll have a few drinks with you today. Pingping brought so much wine today, I'll have a taste too."

As they talked, they walked over to the wine. They hadn't noticed it before, but now, seeing the words on it, they were shocked to discover it was Moutai. A jolt went through them, and then they remembered the expensive tonics their cousin had just mentioned. Compared to those, Moutai seemed utterly ordinary.

He exclaimed, "Second Uncle, how about we drink some red wine? This Moutai is so expensive, it's a bit too much of a waste to drink it all."

On the way here, Mr. Wang overheard his daughter telling him about the shop's situation. She'd been receiving hundreds of thousands in dividends each month, and he still felt like he was dreaming. Now that she was the CFO, earning a million-dollar annual salary, he'd never been happier in his life. His daughter had truly made something of herself. He'd been secretly wiping away tears of joy on the way here; all those years of hard work had finally paid off.

Hearing Wang Qiang say that, he said boldly, "I'll drink Moutai. If I'm in a good mood, I'll drink Moutai."

Wang Qiang thought his second uncle was in a good mood because of his arrival, and that things would be simple today. However, he didn't notice Wang Ping's disdainful sneer, thinking to herself, "Moutai is expensive, so you drink red wine? That red wine costs 10 yuan a bottle. You think you're worthy of drinking it?"

Just then, her phone rang. She picked it up and saw it was an unknown number. She went to the next room to answer it.

Hello, Wang Ping, can you guess who I am?

"You're crazy."

Wang Ping hung up the phone immediately. She had seen anti-fraud campaigns before, and these kinds of people were basically scammers. "I bet you're someone who's mentally challenged." She thought back to the things she had said when she called the old principal a few times before, and how he had thought she was crazy. She never expected to see a real lunatic today.

The phone rang again. She glanced at it and saw it was the same number. She hung up immediately and added "scam number" to her contact list. Then she went back to the living room. Her father and the others were already seated around the dining table. Wang Qiang excitedly opened a bottle of Moutai. He had been craving this liquor for a long time and never thought he would have the chance to drink it in his lifetime. He never expected to be lucky enough to drink it today, and even be able to drink as much as he wanted.

His thoughts drifted, encompassing many ideas, even dreaming of opening a restaurant similar to his cousin's in the future, driving a Porsche, and enjoying Moutai liquor every day. Just as Wang Ping was about to sit down, her phone rang again.

"This isn't over yet." She thought it was just another harassing call, even though she had already saved it as a scam number. But when she picked up her phone, she saw that it was Li Shanshan calling.

"Dad, you guys eat first, I'm going to take this call," she said, picking up her phone and going back inside.

"Pingping, did Gao Lei call you?"

Wang Ping was taken aback. "Gao Lei, why did he call me? I'm not even familiar with him. Did you give him my phone number?"

Li Shanshan quickly protested, "Am I the kind of person who would betray a friend? You went back to your alma mater today and donated 1000 million yuan. This news will probably spread to every alumni group soon. Gao Lei also donated money here before and is an outstanding alumnus. He must have known about it immediately. It wouldn't be difficult for him to get your phone number from Principal Zhang."

"I'm famous?" That was Wang Ping's first reaction. Next came—oh dear, I forgot to tell Principal Zhang not to spread my phone number around.

Gao Lei, posing as an alumnus, asked Principal Zhang for his contact information. Principal Zhang naturally wouldn't refuse, unless Wang Ping had specifically instructed him to do so.

"Forget it, I've already given it to him. If he contacts me, I'll just ignore him."

Li Shanshan chuckled, "You not only ignored him, you also called him a lunatic."

Wang Ping didn't react at first, but then she remembered the tone of the person who spoke on the phone and immediately realized that it was Gao Lei.

“Gao Lei called me and said that you called him a lunatic. He said that you couldn’t get through to him after that. He said that you probably thought he was a scammer. He knows that we have always had a good relationship, so he asked me to pass on a message to you and ask you to call him back.”

Wang Ping chuckled. "Call him back? Forget it, I don't want to get involved with that kind of person."

She wouldn't call Gao Lei back. She knew exactly what he wanted from her. Although He Qing was someone he couldn't bother now, it was better to avoid trouble. At least she shouldn't cause He Qing any problems.

"I knew you'd react like this. I told him I couldn't reach you, and he even kindly sent me your phone number so I could call you. Sigh, I finally understand how hard He Qing had it back then. This person is so persistent."

“Tell him that he called me and I don’t want to talk to him. Tell him to go cool off somewhere else.”

After ending the call with Li Shanshan, she didn't dwell on it. She went to the kitchen and saw her mother still cooking. She whispered, "That's enough. Who's going to eat all that food? Don't waste it."

Knowing her daughter's meaning, the Queen Mother whispered, "That wouldn't be good either. After all, they are guests, and we can't be impolite."

Looking at her mother, who was covered in sweat, Wang Ping felt both sorry for her and thought she was being old-fashioned. She said angrily, "You are just too honest. Honest people suffer losses."

Take the remaining uncooked but prepared dishes and put them in the refrigerator. "That's all. Come on, let's go eat together."

Without giving Wang's mother a chance to refuse, they pulled her along, carrying the last dish, and went to the dining room. Wang Qiang and his wife didn't seem to notice, and Wang's mother even said apologetically, "There's a bit less food today."

Wang Ping rolled her eyes. There were only a few people, and there were already 10 dishes. They still thought it wasn't enough. Even though it included cold dishes, it was more than enough.

She kept a cold expression the whole time. Wang Qiang glanced at her several times, wanting to speak, but ultimately didn't say anything. His wife kicked him under the table and muttered, "Coward."

His face turned bright red, but because he had drunk quite a bit, others assumed he was just drunk and didn't pay much attention.

"Pingping, your shop in Junxiao Plaza is doing quite well."

Wang Ping sneered and said calmly, "It's alright. I'm only responsible for investment, not managing the shops."

Uh... Wang Qiang didn't know what to say for a moment. She wasn't even in charge of managing the shop, so what was the point of asking her if he wanted to go to work?

His wife gave him a disdainful look, but when she turned to look at Wang Ping, her expression changed instantly, and she smiled like a flower. "Pingping, your cousin is back from outside now, and he plans to stay in our hometown from now on. You can focus on your development in Jiangzhou, so don't worry about things back home. Wang Qiang will come with me to take care of things."

Wang Ping laughed in exasperation. For so many years, this couple had never come to her home, but now that they saw she was doing well, they were starting to come and take care of her.

"Sister-in-law, no need for that. My parents raised me with great difficulty. Even if I'm in a bad situation, I would never ask someone else to take care of them. Would I even be human?"

"Well, we also want to do our part to show our filial piety."

The best way to deal with someone who's thick-skinned is to avoid unnecessary conversation. She doesn't mind the awkwardness, but it's others who feel embarrassed.

The atmosphere turned cold again. Everyone at the table looked at Wang Ping. They all knew why Wang Qiang and his wife had come, so they just smiled awkwardly and stopped eating.

"Let's drink, let's drink, come on, Xiaoqiang," Wang's father said, trying to smooth things over.

Wang Qiang and his wife raised their glasses and drank a glass together. Only then did Wang Ping realize that Wang Qiang's wife had also drunk alcohol.

After a while, Wang Qiang's wife finally couldn't hold back any longer and said to Wang Ping, "Pingping, do you think your cousin and I can work at your shop?"

Instantly, all eyes were on Wang Ping. Wang Ping was prepared and refused without hesitation—"As I said before, I'm not responsible for management; I'm just a purely financial investor. It was clearly stated when we partnered that I cannot interfere with the store's daily management."

Wang Qiang was immediately disappointed, but his wife's eyes lit up, and she continued, "Could you help say hello?"

"I'm sorry, it's really inconvenient."

Looking somewhat displeased, Wang Qiang's wife thought for a moment and then asked, "Is it possible for us to open a similar store?"

Wang Ping hadn't expected this, and smiled, "If you want to open one, you don't need to ask me. I don't know much about how to open a store, but you'll find out as soon as you ask around. It's just a matter of finding a brand to franchise with and then finding a location."

Wang Qiang's wife hummed in agreement, then asked, "How much was the total investment for your store?"

"Less than 50."

"So tall?" Wang Qiang's wife exclaimed in surprise.

"Is that high?" Wang Ping was speechless. This store would cost at least 120 million yuan with normal investment, and you couldn't even get a location in Junxiao Plaza.

But she couldn't be bothered to explain anymore; as long as they didn't contact her, she didn't care what happened.

"Pingping, how much sales does your store have in a month?"

"Last month it was 140 million, but that was the first month after opening. Business was good a few days ago."

"My God, that means we'll break even in just one month!" Wang Qiang's wife was a shrewd and calculating person. Back in their hometown, she had learned about the catering industry and heard that there was at least a large profit margin. That was the logic she used to make the calculation.

In reality, while shopping mall stores do have high gross profit margins, after factoring in rent, labor costs, and renovation amortization, a net profit of 10% is considered quite good.

However, her reasoning about He Qing's store was very accurate; it did indeed break even in just one month.

This was the first time Wang's parents had heard the exact sales figures for this store. They had only heard that it was doing very well and making a lot of money. Now they didn't know it was actually this profitable.

Wang Qiang exclaimed, "Wow, that makes so much money! No wonder Pingping drives a Porsche!"

His wife was intrigued and suggested, "Pingping, how about we open another one together?"

"No, I'm not greedy. One store is enough." She's currently working with He Qing and Chen Xiao, and even if she invests, she'll go through them. Partnering with Wang Qiang's family would just be asking for trouble.

(End of this chapter)