236: Chapter 232 Return to the Capital 236: Chapter 232 Return to the Capital Regarding the distribution of this money, Tian Mingjian and Bai Xiaohang had surely discussed it before.
Seeing Chen Hai ask for their opinion, they exchanged a glance and nodded, then Tian Mingjian spoke, “Boss, without your guidance and providing accurate information to me and Xiaohang, the two of us could not have obtained this money!”
“Moreover, the operating capital was all provided by you, boss.
To claim the chief merit, it is undoubtedly you!”
“We think that you, boss, should take half of this money, and the remaining half should be split equally between me and Xiaohang.”
“As for this method of distribution, I wonder what you think, boss?”
…
Glancing at Chen Hai’s expression, Tian Mingjian tentatively spoke, revealing his and Bai Xiaohang’s suggestion.
Everything under the heavens stirs with life, all for profit.
Where there is commotion, there is a pursuit of gain.
When it comes to matters of money, great caution is often necessary.
There have been countless instances where even brothers have turned against each other over a small monetary dispute.
At this moment, the fact that Tian Mingjian could propose such a method of distribution indicated that neither he nor Bai Xiaohang were blinded by the money.
“Okay, I’ll take four million of the eight million, and each of you will take two million—I have no objections here!”
With a smile, Chen Hai swept his gaze over Tian Mingjian and Bai Xiaohang, nodding without much consideration, and immediately agreed to the distribution method proposed by Tian Mingjian.
To ensure that one’s subordinates serve loyally and wholeheartedly, one cannot leave them hungry; it’s essential to ensure they’re well-fed.
Pointing Tian Mingjian and Bai Xiaohang towards this windfall was intended to secure their loyalty and focus.
Nowadays, two million is unquestionably a substantial sum, especially in Xiangjiang currency, which is even more valuable than Yanhuang currency.
“Thank you, boss!”
“Thank you, boss!”
Upon seeing Chen Hai’s nod of approval, the already good mood of Tian Mingjian and Bai Xiaohang became even better, and they quickly thanked him.
“No need to thank me—this is what you deserve!”
“The amount of effort you put into the work naturally determines how much money you can take.”
“If you’re interested in this kind of justice-serving endeavor, I’ll inform you both next time there’s an opportunity!”
Chen Hai said, nodding and smiling.
With such a large amount of money at stake, the fact that they could still stay clear-headed and acknowledge that the main contributor was not themselves but Chen Hai was commendable.
Seeing that they knew their place, Chen Hai would not mind guiding them again and letting them make another fortune if there was a real chance.
“This money, for now, is still dirty!”
“If you’re free this afternoon, I’ll meet up with Buck Teeth Zhu and have this money circulate through his casino, then land cleanly in your pockets.”
“After returning to the Capital City, you can buy houses or shops as investments!”
“According to my estimate, real estate prices in the Capital City are such that once they rise, they won’t fall again—they’ll only get higher!”
“For you, investing in such assets would likely be the best protection for your family’s livelihood.”
“Of course, this is just a suggestion—the money is yours once it’s in your hands, and how you spend it will be entirely up to you!”
…
Tilting his head, Chen Hai thought for a moment before speaking again, offering advice to the two.
Having Buck Teeth Zhu launder the money through his casino was a minor matter.
Chen Hai himself asking Buck Teeth Zhu for help meant an absolute yes from Zhu, who would be more than eager to assist.
“Mhm!
Having you, boss, take care of cleaning the money would be the best.”
“The idea of buying property and shops when I return to the Capital City has been on my mind.”
“Since you, boss, also think that this is a good investment, I’ll immediately look into it when I get back!”
Tian Mingjian and Bai Xiaohang responded with chuckles.
They knew that Chen Hai had many peculiar abilities.
With just a few Copper Coins thrown, he could predict the exact time Zhang Zihao and his companions would arrive at Hao River, and after disembarking from the ferry, which routes they would take—he knew it all with crystal clarity.
Whatever Chen Hai said, they had no doubts about it.
Within the Sunny Day Hotel at Hao River, the group stayed for two more days.
Until the third day of the morning, the money issue was all settled with Buck Teeth Zhu’s free help, not even a single penny charged for the service.
After returning to Haizhu City, Chen Hai delayed for another day or two.
He needed to express his gratitude to Zhu Fang, and he also made a point of visiting Li Dajiang’s Huangxin Shoes a few times.
It was not until the fifth day in the afternoon that he, along with Tian Mingjian and Bai Xiaohang, returned to the Capital City.
For the following period, Chen Hai began to live a secluded life; aside from occasionally going to the school for visits, most of his time was spent in cultivation.
The Object Controlling Realm was already clearly in sight—he could see his own path forward.
In such a situation, Chen Hai’s thoughts were now focused on cultivation; other matters could hardly pique his interest anymore.
In an effort to not disturb his own cultivation, even Tian Mingjian and Bai Xiaohang were temporarily given a long vacation by him.
After Tian Mingjian got his hands on the money, the first thing he did when he returned to Capital City was to head straight to his former military unit.
Then he beat up those leaders who disliked him and always tried to trip him up until they were black and blue.
For a soldier, obeying orders is the highest duty.
Tian Mingjian’s action was truly reprehensible, so he was “honorably” discharged and became a man of leisure.
But with over two million in his pocket, he couldn’t have cared less.
Anyway, he had planned to stick with Chen Hai through thick and thin.
Without military duties to worry about, he felt even more free.
Chen Hai gave him a long vacation, and he took the opportunity to visit his hometown in Xinyang and brought his wife back to Capital City.
Compared to Bai Xiaohang, who always liked to call friends out for lavish feasting and carried a whiff of banditry, Tian Mingjian was more inclined towards a stable and peaceful life.
Time passed quietly, and before they knew it, the upper weeks of January had come, and the school’s winter vacation began.
Chen Hai, who had been absent from school for a while, was called in by the department’s counselor for a half-day ideological lesson as soon as he showed up today.
If it wasn’t for the fact that the Astronomy Department’s students were extremely scarce,
their silhouettes hard to come by, and he was almost always skipping classes, it wouldn’t have been just a scolding—there was a good chance he would have been directly advised to withdraw by the department!
“Chen Hai…”
With a hint of resignation, just as Chen Hai emerged from the counselor’s office, seeing him for the first time in a while, Yang Xi hurriedly waved to him, greeting him.
He merely paused his steps momentarily when Yang Xi, who was not too far away, came running over.
“What’s the matter?
Got a scolding?”
“That was a bit too much, even for you.”
“Are you even a student of our Astronomy Department?
This past month, you haven’t attended a single class—I haven’t even seen a shadow of you!”
Yang Xi chuckled behind her hand, her mouth covered, teasing Chen Hai who seemed a bit listless.
“If I didn’t come to class, I obviously had my own things to do!”
“Us country kids who grew up rough aren’t like you darlings of the sky who spend all day in the ivory tower!” Shrugging, Chen Hai casually replied.
Going to university had always been the expectation his parents had for him.
But Chen Hai’s own aspiration was nowhere near this.
Especially after experiencing the Black Water Leech Emperor from countless spaces and times casting a glance that made the giant spider that tortured him within an inch of his life disintegrate into nothingness.
His interest in schooling had become even more indifferent, failing to evoke the slightest enthusiasm!
“Listen to you talk, what are you saying?”
“I often do work-study outside, and I earned my own tuition.
The hardships I’ve faced are no less than yours!
“And what’s with this ‘country kid’ talk?
Didn’t you make quite a bit of money last time at the Boyue Convention and Exhibition Center?”
“You’re a student who doesn’t lack money, so why don’t you study properly instead of busying yourself with whatever all day?”
Yang Xi gave Chen Hai a disdainful roll of her eyes and said, pouting.
“Everyone has their own ambition.
I have no interest in studying, and if one day, I get expelled because I’ve skipped too many classes, then I’ll just have to accept it!”
Chen Hai responded with a laugh, clearly unconcerned.
After a slight pause, he continued, “Yang Xi, did you suddenly stop me just to ask this?”
“If that’s really the case, you now know the answer.”
“I’ve got things to do, so I’ll take my leave first.
If there’s a chance, we’ll catch up later.”
After saying these few words, Chen Hai made to leave.
“Stop right there, Chen Hai.
I stopped you because there’s something else I want to ask you!” Fuming, and nearly hopping mad, Yang Xi reached out to stop him.
“Something else?
What is it?
Don’t beat around the bush, just spit it out!” Chen Hai replied, frowning slightly.
Lately, he had been immersed in cultivation every day, steadily approaching the brink of the Day Tour Realm.
The indescribable joy of this couldn’t be conveyed.
Compared to the pleasure of cultivation, women seemed almost inconsequential.
Yang Xi was nothing more than an ordinary classmate to Chen Hai.
Even his girlfriend Ye Qingqing he seldom met, so where would he find the free time to idle away with Yang Xi?
“Chen Hai, you really don’t get romance!”
“I stopped you because I wanted to ask if you knew what’s going on with Zhong Fang?”
“Lately, she’s been lost in thought, not eating or drinking properly, and she’s gotten thinner and thinner…”
Yang Xi glared at Chen Hai, beginning her inquiry.
However, she only got halfway through before Chen Hai abruptly cut her off.
“Look, Yang Xi, this Zhong Fang you’re talking about—who is she?
Do I know her?”
“I’m not her dad.
How would I know what’s going on with her?”
Chen Hai replied, feeling somewhat baffled.