Qin Hao opened it and saw that there were over a hundred thousand, a staggering amount, and he was somewhat astonished, "Is this all collected?"
Li Bao nodded, "Yes, Hao, after the split there's still over a hundred and fifty thousand left."
Qin Hao now understood why so many people risked danger to mix in the underworld, the money really did come fast and was brutally straightforward.
Of course, the dangers of being in the underworld were also significant, like Wang Qiang who ended up with a disabled arm, even making a living afterwards was a problem.
Moreover, rising to prominence wasn't that simple, either you had superb skills or a brain, otherwise, you were just a low-level follower, practically useless.
Qin Hao looked at the chubby guy and asked, "Chubby, do you really not need the money? Opening a billiard hall there costs quite a bit for the renovation, right? Plus, with the high rent, is your money enough?"
Kang Youyi said with a smile, "Hao, you don't know, that place didn't cost anything, it was rented to us for free."
Qin Hao was taken aback, "There's such a good thing?"
Li Bao explained, "That developer developed a lot of commercial and residential buildings in the Yonghe Street area, the boss wanted to curry favor with us and rented a room to Chubby for free."
Qin Hao nodded, he held off commenting, now they owed the other side a favor, and one day, when the other side needed something, they would likely come to them.
Dealing with developers usually didn't involve anything good, which Qin Hao resented.
He didn't want to deal with developers internally, but presently, being in this position, he had no choice.
Because if you don't foster relations with them, they'll just go and cultivate relationships with someone else, there's no shortage of people who want to deal with wealthy developers.
...
Li Bao saw Qin Hao in deep thought and didn't interrupt; he took out a cigarette and gave one to Chubby, and they both started smoking.
Suddenly, Qin Hao spoke up, "Give me one, too."
Li Bao was startled, then hurriedly took out a box of cigarettes from another pocket, previously he was smoking cigarettes that cost ten yuan a pack, now he pulled out ones that cost over forty yuan a pack.
Seeing this, Qin Hao said with a smile, "Any cigarette will do."
Still, Li Bao insisted on giving him the good cigarettes and personally lit one for him.
Li Bao still found it hard to accept and asked softly, "Hao, do you really plan to sell roasted ducks? What's the future in selling ducks?"
Qin Hao said, "What I say now, you might not believe, but when the ducks are made, you'll see."
Hearing this, Li Bao didn't try to persuade him further; he believed that once Hao realized the reality, he would give up.
Just then, Li Bao's phone rang, and he answered after checking, "Hello, Mr. Liu, what brings you to call me?"
Over the phone, a middle-aged man's voice came through, "Bao, are you free for lunch? Let's meet and eat at Yonghe Hotel, my treat."
Li Bao said with a smile, "How could I refuse an invitation from Mr. Liu?"
Liu Jianming continued to ask, "Is Hao available as well?"
Qin Hao shook his head because he didn't want to reveal himself too much in this matter.
Li Bao said, "Hao isn't here now; I'll call him in a bit. However, Hao is quite busy and probably won't have time, so please don't hold it against him, Mr. Liu."
Liu Jiangong said, "How could we? We just wanted to meet Hao, so it wouldn't be awkward if we bumped into him and didn't recognize him."
The two talked for a while, and then the call ended.
Li Bao said to Qin Hao, "Hao, you're still a student and will go to university in the future. It's really not suitable for you to show up in these matters. I'll handle it in the future."
Qin Hao nodded, "Yeah, handle whatever you can. If you can't, then let me know. I was planning to treat you guys to lunch today, but it seems that's no longer necessary. Go enjoy a good meal."
Li Bao and Kang Youyi chuckled; their status on Yonghe Street was second only to Qin Hao.
The owners of the KTVs and bars had to greet them respectfully as Bao and Fatty which greatly satisfied their vanity.
But both knew how they had gotten to where they were, and it was all because of Qin Hao.
If it weren't for Qin Hao, they wouldn't have what they had.
Qin Hao didn't stay any longer, exchanged a few words with them, and then left.
On his way home, he deposited the hundred thousand yuan back into his account, prompting the bank clerk, who was handling his transaction, to look surprised.
Because Qin Hao had just deposited money, and she had helped him with that as well.