The four of them moved to the living room and sat for a while. Yang Hao sat beside Gu Ranran, looking worried.
"Ranran, does your mother dislike me?"
Hearing this, Qin He frowned for a moment and looked up at Yang Hao.
This man, why did he give her the immediate feeling of being a "green tea" character?
Gu Ranran lowered her voice, "Brother Hao, you've misunderstood. My mother is usually like this. Don't worry, from now on, my family will be your family, and they will all like you very much."
After speaking, Gu Ranran, worried Yang Hao wouldn't believe her, looked up at Qin He, "Right, Sister Qin He."
Qin He responded with a noncommittal "Mm."
Gu Ranran pulled Yang Hao up, "Let's take a stroll in the yard."
Qin He looked at Gu Qichen, "Qichen, shall we go with Ranran and the others?"
The four of them arrived at the garden. Gu Ranran tightly linked Yang Hao's arm, as if afraid he would be left behind.
Qin He and Gu Qichen followed behind them. Qin He curved her lips slightly, "Ranran is afraid you'll chat with Yang Hao, isn't she?"
Gu Qichen swept a cold glance, his mood heavy.
The backyard of the Gu family's old residence was vast. After strolling for a while, Yang Hao became increasingly excited.
He lowered his gaze and looked at Gu Ranran beside him.
He had really hit the jackpot!
He initially thought the girl came from a good family, but he never expected her to be *this* well-off!
Yang Hao's voice towards Gu Ranran became even more gentle.
After walking for a while, the four of them stopped to rest in a small pavilion.
Qin He smiled and initiated a topic, "Mr. Yang, where are you currently working?"
Yang Hao smiled, "I'm not doing anything specific right now, but Ranran and I are planning to open a bar after we get married."
Qin He nodded, "That's nice too. Qingcheng is a first-tier city, so opening a bar should require quite a bit of investment, right?"
Yang Hao's face showed a hint of awkwardness.
Gu Ranran quickly interjected, "Brother Hao and I have calculated it. An investment of 150 million yuan should be about right."
Qin He raised an eyebrow, "150 million yuan?"
Gu Ranran usually only attended class reunions or went to some exclusive membership clubs.
How could she possibly understand anything about running a bar? It was obvious that Yang Hao had calculated this figure.
He hadn't even married his wife yet, but he was already quick to sponge off her.
Qin He didn't discriminate against ex-convicts, but repeated offenses were another matter.
She didn't oppose Gu Ranran's free love either, but a couple should be partners who advance together.
Even if Yang Hao had the intention, it was problematic that he had already calculated all the expenses.
Qin He pursed her lips, "Alright, once your bar is open, Qichen and I will definitely give you a big red envelope."
Yang Hao's smile became somewhat awkward. What did she mean by that?
What did "a big red envelope" mean? Where was the money for opening the bar?
Yang Hao cautiously glanced at Gu Qichen beside Qin He. The man's occasional cold gaze made him a little uneasy.
Gu Ranran was not sensitive to money-related matters and didn't think too much about it. She smiled, "Okay, Sister Qin He, you must come visit often then."
Qin He nodded, then frowned again, "But Ranran, where do you plan to get your 150 million yuan startup capital from?"
Gu Ranran looked at Gu Qichen without hesitation, "Brother, you can provide it for me."
Gu Qichen's gaze was indifferent, "You're talking about starting a business. Since it's a business venture, the family can't offer too much support."
Qin He glanced at Yang Hao, whose complexion had already changed slightly.
Gu Ranran counted on her fingers, "Forget it. Actually, if I sold all my jewelry, I'd have tens of millions, but it's still quite a bit short."
The Gu family and the Qin family were the two major conglomerates in Qingcheng, dominating the city from the south and north for many years.
Gu Ranran looked at Qin He, "Sister Qin He, could you lend me 100 million yuan then? I'll repay you once I've made money."
Qin He smiled and shook her head. She had 100 million yuan, but she couldn't just give it to a freeloader.
"The Qin Corporation has recently encountered some issues," Qin He said with a troubled look towards Gu Ranran. "There's a problem with the capital chain, and we're short by over 20 billion yuan. I'm currently borrowing money from my maternal grandparents in Haicheng, and your brother has also temporarily lent me his spare funds."
After speaking, Qin He looked at Gu Ranran, "You don't mind, do you?"
Although Gu Ranran was willful, her heart was kind, and she didn't think too much about it, only considering the capital chain issue to be a major problem.
"Sister Qin He, are you still short by a lot? If not enough, I can auction off my jewelry first and give you the money. I calculated before that it could sell for around 60 million yuan."
Qin He smiled and glanced at Yang Hao's pale face, "Alright, but there's no need to auction it off. You can just give it to me directly."
Gu Ranran didn't hesitate, "Okay, I'll go upstairs and get it for you later."
Gu Ranran was the cherished jewel of the Gu family. Her jewelry had been bought for her by her family since she was little, and every year on her birthday, Gu Qichen would buy her some jewelry and ornaments, considering it as her dowry.
After strolling for a while, the four returned to the living room.
Gu Ranran hurried upstairs to get the jewelry for Qin He. She genuinely considered Qin He her future sister-in-law and wanted to face difficulties together.
Yang Hao followed her upstairs.
In the living room, Qin He sat beside Gu Qichen, a light smile playing on her lips.
"This Yang Hao doesn't seem too difficult to handle. As long as he realizes he can't gain any benefit from Ranran, he'll leave eventually if given enough time."
Gu Qichen looked up, "But Ranran might not be willing."
"We can only take it one step at a time. First, let's secure Ranran's jewelry. It's not that I'm afraid she'll give it to Yang Hao, but people like Yang Hao, once they taste sweetness, they become insatiable," Qin He said, looking towards the spiral staircase, a hint of coldness in her eyes. "And this person's appetite is quite large."
According to the previous information, Yang Hao worked as a bartender, but was inconsistent and never had stable employment.
A bar built with 150 million yuan would be a large establishment in Qingcheng, capable of competing in the market.
After a short while, Gu Ranran ran down, "Sister Qin He, I've already asked the housekeeper to pack up all my jewelry. You can take it with you when you go back later."
Qin He smiled and nodded, glancing at Yang Hao.
Yang Hao's face was almost green.
Qin He smiled, "Coincidentally, Yan Chen will be coming to Qingcheng tomorrow. Ranran, you can bring your boyfriend along to join us then. It will help him integrate into our circle and make more friends, which will be beneficial for opening the bar in the future."
Gu Ranran nodded, "Okay, what time and where tomorrow? We'll be there punctually."
"Calaya Club, at seven in the evening," Qin He said with a smile.
Yang Hao couldn't sit still any longer. He had many things he wanted to ask Gu Ranran. "I have some things to do this afternoon. Brother, Sister Qin He, I'll be leaving now."
Gu Qichen lowered his gaze and didn't respond.
Qin He gave him a knowing smile.
Gu Ranran, who wanted to be with Yang Hao all day, also stood up, "Then I'll go out with him."
Gu Qichen raised his eyes and swept a cold glance at Yang Hao, "You must be home before eight o'clock."
Watching Gu Ranran and Yang Hao leave, Qin He rubbed her temples, "I hope after this, Ranran will have grown a little."
Gu Qichen turned to look at her, "Do you have a solution?"
Qin He nodded, "It's just a bit difficult to handle."