Daily Intelligence System: Financial Independence

10:15 a.m.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class slowly stopped at the gate of a three-story detached villa in Dongcheng District.

The rear car doors opened, and Jiang Tao and Qiu Lizhen got out from both sides.

Looking at the villa in front of them, Jiang Tao couldn’t help but marvel at how low-key Sister Qiu really was!

From the intel he received earlier about Qiu Lizhen’s best friend trying to scam her out of money, Jiang Tao knew Qiu Lizhen was wealthy.

But he didn’t expect Sister Qiu to be this wealthy!

This is in the heart of Beijing, where every inch of land is worth a fortune!

Such a villa, wouldn’t it be worth 60 or 70 million?

Who would have thought that the owner of such a small lottery shop would live in a luxurious villa worth 60 or 70 million?

"Sister Qiu, your dad wouldn’t happen to be the Director of the Lottery Center, would he?"

Jiang Tao glanced at Qiu Lizhen, teasing her with a smile.

"Haha, if my dad were the director, our family would already be a major clan by now."

"Come on, we’re at my doorstep, let’s go inside and get acquainted."

"I really have to thank you today. If it weren’t for you, I might have already reunited with my parents."

Qiu Lizhen laughed heartily and gestured for Jiang Tao to come inside and have a seat.

Today’s events at the lottery store didn’t affect Qiu Lizhen as much as Jiang Tao had imagined.

She inherently has a carefree, free-spirited nature, never allowing things to weigh on her mind.

After taking two hours to calm down, the fear in her heart had mostly dissipated.

"I must go inside for a tour; I don’t know when in my life I’ll be able to live in such a mansion."

Jiang Tao said with a smile and followed Qiu Lizhen towards the villa entrance.

Beep beep—

After Qiu Lizhen scanned her face in front of the electronic lock screen at the door, the villa’s door slowly opened.

Inside the villa, an apron-wearing lady hurried to the door.

"Miss Qiu, you’re back."

The lady stopped to greet Qiu Lizhen and Jiang Tao, her gaze curiously falling on Jiang Tao.

This was the first time Qiu Lizhen had brought a man home.

Moreover, this man not only had a great physique but was also strikingly handsome.

The lady instantly felt that Jiang Tao was the perfect match for their Miss Qiu.

"Nanny Li, this is Jiang Tao, my best friend."

"Please go to the basement and bring up the can of tea my friend brought back from Yunnan."

"And also prepare some tea snacks."

"Alright, Miss! You two please wait a moment."

Nanny Li replied cheerfully, then turned and walked towards the left side of the villa.

She felt more certain about the relationship between her Miss and the man brought home.

That can of tea supposedly costs over two hundred thousand per ounce, outrageously expensive.

Using such costly tea to entertain a friend, they can’t be just ordinary friends!

"Come on Jiang Tao, let’s go to the tea room on the third floor, Nanny Li works quickly."

Qiu Lizhen called out to Jiang Tao and continued to lead the way ahead.

"Alright."

Jiang Tao followed closely, entering the villa’s interior with Qiu Lizhen through the main entrance.

Upon entering, seeing the luxurious decor of the villa, Jiang Tao couldn’t help but click his tongue.

Underfoot was a soft high-quality cashmere carpet, absorbing virtually all sounds of footfalls.

The living room featured a high ceiling design, making it exceptionally spacious, with the massive crystal chandelier refracting specks of light even during the day.

Several ink paintings with profound imagery hung on the walls, and the display shelves held some porcelain and small ornaments that, while not dated, appeared to have significant origins.

The air was filled with a faint, pleasant scent of sandalwood mixed with the aroma of books, entirely different from the smoke-filled atmosphere of the lottery store.

Here, it was quiet, elegant, and even carried a trace of solitary tranquility.

"Sister Qiu, how much did the renovation of this villa cost?"

Jiang Tao asked with great curiosity as he walked behind Qiu Lizhen.

Qiu Lizhen replied while walking, "For renovation, it cost about 30 million, which I entrusted entirely to my friend to handle; I just paid the money."

"Just the renovation was over 30 million; Sister Qiu has the financial power!"

Jiang Tao marveled again, remarking how abundant the wealthy people in Beijing are!

Over 30 million, back in his hometown in Ping County, would definitely rank you in the top ten tiers of tycoons.

Qiu Lizhen spent over 30 million just on renovation.

This house, at the completion, might exceed what he imagined the price to be!

Even 70 or 80 million was a conservative estimate; over a hundred million was possible!

"What financial power do I have? I’m just a regular Beijing girl; all this is left to me by my parents."

Their conversation continued as they entered a first-floor elevator, taking it up to the third-floor top level.

The third floor was designed by Qiu Lizhen as her leisure, entertainment, and daily exercise area.

The tea room alone has an area of over 50 square meters, surrounded entirely by one-way anti-peep glass.

Sitting in the tea room allows views of the villa’s surroundings, but those outside cannot see in.

Qiu Lizhen led Jiang Tao to the tea sea in the tea room.

This tea sea was carved from a large piece of ebony root, the wood feeling warm, with texture like a drawing.

On it was neatly arranged a set of valuable-looking Zisha teaware, glossy and smooth, evidently frequently handled carefully.

Within five minutes of their sitting down, the nanny aunt referred to as Nanny Li by Qiu Lizhen had already delivered the can of tea leaves and some tea snacks to the tea room.

During this waiting time, Qiu Lizhen had also boiled the water.

The kettle gurgled softly, emitting white steam.

From an exquisite rosewood box brought by Nanny Li, Qiu Lizhen took out a neatly wrapped, palm-sized tea cake.