94: You need to find an ambitious wife.

The next day.

Chen Qiu added the doctor girl on WeChat.

Her name was Kong Ying, 28 years old, one year older than him.

However, doctors usually go through a combined master's and doctoral program, and after another year of standardized training, they are basically in their late twenties!

Even starting work in one's thirties is not an exception at all.

Kong Ying's profile picture was a cute anime character.

Chen Qiu even recognized this anime character; it was a Platelet from Cells at Work!.

This actually suited her profession as a doctor.

As soon as he introduced himself, she replied with a very apologetic emoji.

"Mr. Chen, I'm sorry. I have something urgent come up tomorrow. Could we change the blind date to the day after tomorrow at noon?"

"That's fine."

"Thank you for understanding."

Chen Qiu didn't have any objections to the change in time.

She was a doctor, a PhD, and an older single...

With all these stereotypes combined, Chen Qiu still had some expectations for her.

However, judging by their current interaction, Kong Ying was quite polite.

Chen Qiu went downstairs for breakfast, and his mother asked with concern.

"How did the chat with that doctor go?"

"She seems quite busy; the time has been changed to the day after tomorrow at noon."

"Sigh, doctors are indeed busy. I've seen in TV dramas that doctors have to work night shifts; some can't take care of their families!"

Luo Jinglan muttered with a frown.

"Why does it feel like it won't be very good if my future daughter-in-law is a doctor?"

Hearing her words, Chen Zhide said.

"That's because your mindset hasn't shifted!"

"When other families look for a wife, they prioritize stable jobs just to lighten the burden on the small family!"

"With our son's current net worth, is there any burden left to lighten?"

"If the daughter-in-law is solely focused on work, she'll actually be a drag on our son and the family!"

"If you ask me, the most suitable type for our son would be a gentle, virtuous housewife!"

"Just stay at home to raise the kids and hold down the fort!"

Hearing this, Luo Jinglan pondered it.

It seemed to make some sense.

Chen Qiu was suddenly alarmed.

That won't do!

If he looked for a blind date candidate with these criteria, wouldn't everyone just throw themselves at him?

How could they possibly make any demands?

"Dad, you're wrong there!"

"That's chauvinism, denying women the right to pursue personal value!"

Chen Qiu had just finished his blind date with Yuan Yu, so he was very familiar with this line of reasoning.

A single label was enough to leave his old father confused.

"If you ask me, we have to find someone who is ambitious and hardworking!"

"Do you want a daughter-in-law who just stays at home all day doing nothing but eating, drinking, and having fun?"

"Besides, just because I'm making money now doesn't mean I'll make money in the future!"

"Who knows, one day I might go bankrupt. If my future wife has a career, she can at least maintain our livelihood!"

As soon as Chen Qiu finished speaking, Luo Jinglan spat a few times.

"What bankruptcy? Just talking nonsense!"

However, Luo Jinglan quite agreed with what Chen Qiu said.

It would indeed be better if the future daughter-in-law had a job.

"My son is the one with the foresight!"

Luo Jinglan glanced at Chen Zhide and praised.

Chen Qiu breathed a sigh of relief.

Good thing he managed to turn it around.

"Mom, don't be afraid of the woman having high standards; be afraid if she lacks ambition. Let's look for someone with high standards!"

"Okay, I'll go ask around right now."

She wasn't afraid of having too many blind dates; she was only afraid that her son wouldn't want to go!

Her son's impatient urging made Luo Jinglan excited, and after breakfast, she went out to scout for girls.

Chen Qiu didn't stay idle either.

Xu Jia sent a message saying that the shop handover was today, asking if he had time to show his face.

Half an hour later.

Chen Qiu arrived at his asset management company.

The original storefront had been simply cleaned and organized by Xu Jia.

The shop Xu Jia chose had originally been rented to a real estate agency.

An office, a conference room, a lounge, plus a reception desk—the layout was quite suitable.

Xu Jia could put it into use directly without needing to redecorate.

Walking into the company, the sign was already hung up, and with Xu Jia wearing an OL suit and exuding a mature, cool aura, it looked quite professional.

Following behind Xu Jia was the manager of the management company that had previously been in charge of the properties.

Surname Li, a person around forty.

"Hello, Mr. Chen."

Manager Li stepped forward to shake Chen Qiu's hand, his eyes full of amazement.

It was rare to see a big shot who bought an entire street of shops directly.

And he was so young; it was just unclear which family's young master he was.

"The management contract we signed previously is settled quarterly."

"This is the profit from your 48 shops for this quarter after deducting management fees. Please confirm, Mr. Chen."

Chen Qiu took a quick look.

It was 3,255,877 yuan in total!

The numbers were precise, and all income and management fees were clearly written out.

The bulk of these earnings was naturally rent, with a small portion being dividends!

Some merchants couldn't afford the full rent when leasing, so they would convert a portion of their store revenue into dividends and hand it over to the management company.

Of course, such operations were in the minority.

Chen Qiu glanced at Xu Jia, and she nodded.

Obviously, she had already checked it in advance.

At this moment, Xu Jia spoke up.

"Mr. Chen, besides this, there are three merchants whose rent hasn't been fully collected."

Chen Qiu looked at Manager Li, who looked a bit embarrassed.

"According to the contract, if you don't pay the earnings on time, not only is the management fee waived, but you also bear all the losses, right?"

"Yes, yes, Mr. Chen. I've been urging these three for a month or two. Shall we go over and talk to them later?"

"If they are unable to pay the remaining rent, our company will also compensate according to the contract."

Manager Li said hurriedly.

Chen Qiu nodded reluctantly.

Under normal circumstances, Chen Qiu would definitely be too lazy to talk and would just cause trouble for this management company, telling him to figure it out himself.

But since Xu Jia was a beginner, this was a good opportunity for her to learn.

Shortly after, Manager Li made a phone call to each of the three merchants.

"Mr. Chen, Ms. Xu, I've already notified them. Two merchants are rushing over immediately, and one is already at the shop."

"Shall we go now?"

"Hmm."

Immediately, the two followed Manager Li towards the first merchant.

And after seeing Manager Li's route, Chen Qiu's expression suddenly became a bit strange.

"Could it be..."

"It's this one."

Sure enough, Manager Li stopped directly in front of a familiar coffee shop.

Ms. Wan's COFFEE LAB.