By extracting their desires for blind dates, I became the richest man.

"Cheers!"

The crystal-clear glasses clinked together as Chen Qiu and Xu Jia downed their freshly squeezed orange juice in one gulp.

This was the first meal to celebrate the company's official launch.

Normally, we would drink alcohol, but considering that both of them would be driving later, we opted for juice instead.

Don't be fooled by the fact that it's just juice; the price isn't cheap.

Freshly squeezed juice, 1.5L, priced at 108!

This restaurant is the same private chef restaurant where I went on a blind date with Lü Shuang.

The name is: Zhiwei Xiaozhu!

Chen Qiu wasn't particularly curious because he hadn't had the chance to try the restaurant's food before due to being short of money.

However, he is now the landlord of all the shops on this street.

He then became curious about the taste of this private chef's food.

What level of quality is it that dares to sell it at this price!

So Chen Qiu ordered five dishes and invited Xu Jia to try them together.

Xu Jia glanced at the menu and was somewhat alarmed.

The price of the dish was 2123, not including the 10% service charge!

"Are all our merchants this high-end?"

Xu Jia observed the environment inside the store.

It has a very sophisticated and chic feel, with both the decor and the environment exuding a relaxed and luxurious vibe.

Two or three years ago, this would definitely have been a holy place that would have attracted a large number of women to visit and check in!

But it's 2025 now, and she certainly won't go to a restaurant just because it has a fancy, upscale atmosphere.

In fact, besides them, there was only one other table of guests in the restaurant.

"Can they make a profit like this?"

Xu Jia said with some concern.

"Mr. Xu, you're already in work mode?"

Looking at her pretty face, which was both observing and deep in thought, Chen Qiu said with a light laugh.

"If they go bankrupt, this shop will be empty."

Xu Jia said quite seriously.

"Let's eat first, there's no rush."

Chen Qiu said leisurely.

Xu Jia looked at his posture with a mixture of helplessness and envy.

Is this what the life of a wealthy person with financial freedom is like?

He always maintains this leisurely and unhurried demeanor.

At this moment, Xu Jia suddenly remembered something and asked curiously.

"Isn't the cultural industry group busy?"

"Busy!"

Chen Qiu nodded.

Then he said it as a matter of course.

"That's why I hired so many capable secretaries!"

"I just need to keep them busy!"

Xu Jia was speechless.

"Then what about me..."

"That's right, I won't be asking about it too often in the future, otherwise what would I be doing here!"

Chen Qiu glanced at Xu Jia, picked up a piece of food for her, and said leisurely.

"These are things you'll be dealing with for a long time to come!"

Xu Jia paused slightly, then naturally put the dish that Chen Qiu had picked up into her mouth.

"Can I call Yiyi over to be my secretary?"

She had barely finished speaking when she heard Chen Qiu's voice.

"No!"

He said it jokingly.

"What if you two sisters team up and take all my assets? Who am I supposed to complain to then?"

Xu Jia immediately pursed his lips and let out a soft snort.

She was even worried that Chen Qiu would kill both of them...

If I end up being his slave again, and doing all sorts of things for him... wouldn't that be losing both my wife and my army?

"I need to remind Yiyi when we get back to be careful not to let this guy be bewitched!"

Xu Jia thought to himself.

Given how much Xu Yi admired Chen Qiu when she was young, she was worried that if Chen Qiu beckoned her, that girl would lose all sense of reason and purpose.

After dinner, Chen Qiu accompanied Xu Jia for a short stroll along the commercial street.

This is the center of the old town, and the shops here are quite diverse.

From the outside in, the busiest place with the highest foot traffic is the Shanghai Auntie Milk Tea shop on the street corner.

The further in you go, the lower the foot traffic becomes.

However, this "low" is relative.

Xu Jia often goes shopping here. According to her, this area is a commercial street with a fairly good flow of people, especially in the evenings and on weekends!

Finally, the two stopped at the innermost, temporarily vacant shop.

Judging from its decor, there was a former adult products store that had been operating 24 hours a day without staff.

The nearest shop to it is a combined store, called K...

Opening an adult products store next to a shopping mall, that's quite a talent.

Chen Qiu suspected that there were still cubs left over from the ancient battlefield inside, so he asked Xu Jia to choose another shop that was a little further away as the office location.

Of course, it's only for temporary use.

These are all means of production, and they will need to be rented out later.

"Then I'll be going now. You can familiarize yourself with the situation first, and then hire people if necessary!"

Xu Jia nodded upon hearing this.

She still has a lot to do, but fortunately, she received special approval from Feng Ye at China Merchants Bank, so she can devote herself to this endeavor.

……

After leaving, Chen Qiu drove straight home and took a nap.

After waking up, Chen Qiu, feeling refreshed, saw Liu Qi's message.

He raised an eyebrow and called Liu Qi directly.

"Hello, Mr. Chen..."

It was still that slightly magnetic, mature female voice, but it sounded a little tired.

I didn't take a nap after hearing that.

Poor working class.

"Liu Qi, what's the seminar the day after tomorrow about?"

"The call from Secretary Zhou at noon was a special seminar on cultural industry parks hosted by Minister An of the Publicity Department. It was a three-way discussion with the Culture and Tourism Bureau and our group on the future development plan of the cultural industry park."

Minister An of the Propaganda Department...

Upon hearing this name, a glint of light flashed in Chen Qiu's eyes.

Compared to the Bureau of Culture and Tourism, the Publicity Department holds a much more prominent position!

And this Minister An is none other than An Wan's father!

The next top leader in southern Jiangxi!

"What time is it?"

"3 p.m."

"Okay, you and Song Xiangtong can come with me then."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qi hesitated slightly before speaking.

"Should we bring An Wan along?"

Others may not know where An Wan came from, but Liu Qi, who personally recruited her, certainly knows everything!

"Need not."

Why would someone bring their daughter along to attend their father's seminar?

That's a bit provocative.

Even if they don't say anything themselves, others will still see it and spread rumors.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Qiu remained calm.

The cultural industry park is destined to be inseparable from the publicity department, and Chen Qiu had already prepared for this, so there's no need to worry too much.

All he needs to do is follow the steps and build the cultural industry park according to the schedule outlined in the system plan!

Soon after, Luo Jinglan and Chen Zhide also returned.

The old father's face was radiant. After getting out of the car, he immediately found a clean rag and carefully wiped the seats.

Luo Jinglan rolled her eyes.

Upon seeing Chen Qiu, she quickly stepped forward and said...

"The doctor I asked you about on a blind date is too busy lately, but the elementary school teacher said she'll be free the day after tomorrow!"