Chapter 534: Chapter 252: Funds Frozen! (Part 2)

"Jiang Tao, thank you for giving me such a great opportunity, and thank you for valuing me so much."

"To be honest, the salary you’re offering is really high. In all my years of working, there’ve only been a few times I’ve earned 15,000 a month."

"I’m just worried now that my work abilities might not be worth the salary you’re offering."

Yuan Mengqi wasn’t overwhelmed by the high salary offered by Jiang Tao, but looked at him kindly, expressing her need to think it over.

"Alright, take your time to think it over. I’m very serious and sincere, and I really need your help."

"Once you’ve made up your mind, just give me a call. The position is open for you anytime, and we’re always ready to welcome Squad Leader Yuan back to the role."

Jiang Tao didn’t pressure Yuan Mengqi to make a decision on the spot, giving her time to consider.

"Okay, thank you, Jiang Tao, thank you for..."

Yuan Mengqi wanted to say "thank you for everything you’ve done for me," but she swallowed the words.

Saying such things in a private setting between the two of them felt a bit ambiguous.

Ring, ring, ring—

Just as Yuan Mengqi finished speaking, a phone ringtone rang inside the car.

Jiang Tao casually took out his phone from his pocket, and the caller ID displayed the name "Ji Wei."

Jiang Tao had a good feeling about Ji Wei, his old classmate, as well.

The information about Shun Ning Prefecture reopening sales was triggered by interacting with Ji Wei.

To speak frankly, it was thanks to Classmate Ji Wei that he could earn a good sum from the Shun Ning Prefecture project this time.

"Hey, Old Ji..."

"Did Sister Bai ask you to deliver a pillow to me? I’m not at home right now, I’m outside."

"Alright, just drop it off at the entrance of my complex. I’ll be back in about ten minutes."

"Okay, bye, see you then."

Jiang Tao answered the call, exchanged a few words with Ji Wei, and then hung up.

"Jiang Tao, if you have things to handle, go ahead. I’ll head back to work now."

Yuan Mengqi pointed towards the direction of Yicheng Real Estate Agency after Jiang Tao hung up. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Jiang Tao put down his phone, looked at Yuan Mengqi with a smile, and said:

"Alright, you go get busy then. I’ll let you know if there’s any update on the bonus stuff."

"Thank you, Jiang Tao. Once things are settled, I’ll have to thank you properly."

Yuan Mengqi also smiled and looked at Jiang Tao with gratitude and a hint of an indescribable feeling in her eyes.

"Okay, it’s a deal."

"Mm, it’s a deal. I’m off, goodbye."

"Bye-bye."

Yuan Mengqi waved at Jiang Tao, gently opened the car door, and stepped out in her high heels, walking towards the agency.

Jiang Tao also started the car and drove towards West City Mansion.

...

At the same time.

In a hot spring hotel at a tourist spot around Shishi City.

Liu Gang, with a white towel wrapped around his waist, was leaning against the bedhead, smoking a cigarette.

In his left arm was a girl who looked barely in her twenties, with an innocent, internet-famous face, showing a satisfied expression.

"Brother, you just promised to buy me the latest fruit phone."

The girl softly stroked Liu Gang’s chest, speaking in a coquettish voice.

"Buy! How could I treat you badly!"

Liu Gang gave the girl a good squeeze, bursting into hearty laughter.

Man, it sure feels good to have money!

Once he had money, Liu Gang finally realized how eager those pretty streamers he could only admire from a distance before became!

In the past, he could only glance through his phone for a thrill.

Yesterday, he casually gifted one streamer he had followed for over a year a present worth 10,000 in her live stream, and she immediately came delivering herself.

Although there’s a bit of a gap between her real self and her online self...

But this girl is really on fire!

Calling him "brother" repeatedly filled Liu Gang with satisfaction, making the 20,000-plus spent feel totally worth it.

Speaking of which, he’s now a big-shot worth several million!

After lingering a little longer in bed, Liu Gang left the hotel with the streamer he won over with money.

Once they were out, they got into a BMW 3 Series that Liu Gang had just picked up yesterday and headed straight to Wanda Plaza in Shishi City.

They parked the car in the underground parking lot of Wanda Plaza, went upstairs, and headed straight to the Apple Store on the first floor.

The streamer quickly chose the phone she wanted.

It was a champagne-colored iPhone 16 Pro, totaling over 8,600.

Before winning, Liu Gang’s monthly salary was just over 4,300.

This one phone directly equals two months of his salary!

Now, 8,600 feels like a small amount to him.

"Swipe the card!"

After choosing the configuration, Liu Gang casually took a bank card out of his cardholder and handed it to the clerk to swipe.

"Thank you, darling, you’re so good to me. I think I’m already in love with you."

The streamer cozied up to Liu Gang again, as her ATM started spitting out gold coins.

Holding onto the streamer’s slender waist, Liu Gang’s face almost bloomed with joy at being called "darling" and "brother" tenderly.

"What do you want to eat tonight? I’ll take you out for it."

"Darling, I want to have Australian Lobster at Hilton. Is that okay?"

"Of course it’s okay."

As they were discussing what to eat for lunch, the store clerk who had taken Liu Gang’s card returned.

"Sorry sir, this card is frozen, and you can’t use it for purchases. Would you like to use another card or select another payment method?"

The clerk explained as he returned Liu Gang’s bank card.

"Frozen? How’s that possible? I just used it half an hour ago. Try again."

Liu Gang was slightly taken aback but felt certain it must be a mistake on the clerk’s part or a problem with their equipment.

"Sir, I’ve tried three times already, and it’s indeed frozen. Maybe you should contact your bank?"

Seeing the clerk so sure, Liu Gang felt a bit panicked inside.

Liu Gang wasn’t in the habit of using credit cards; this was one of his debit cards.

He divided his post-tax win of 8 million into four parts.

Each containing 2 million, spread across four different banks.

Three portions were saved in five-year fixed deposits.

This card, however, had the remaining 2 million in a current account for his personal use.

"Try again."

Liu Gang nervously swallowed, urging the clerk to try once more.

Of course, the result was unchanged, showing the account was frozen.

Liu Gang immediately, in a fury, took out his phone and called the bank teller’s number he saved when he went to make a deposit before.

Depositing 2 million in one go might be nothing in a fantastical rich person novel, but in real life, that’s definitely a VIP client level.

The bank’s pretty teller was so enthusiastic back when he was making the deposit and even voluntarily gave him her contact information.

"Hey Xiao Li, what’s going on at your bank? Why is my card frozen?"

"What? The court did it?"

"I haven’t broken any laws or defaulted on debts, why would they freeze my account?"

"Alright, alright, I’ll come over right away, let’s talk face to face!"

After hanging up, Liu Gang left with a dark face.

"Brother, we haven’t bought my phone yet."

"Next time, darling, next time for sure. I need to go to the bank for something."

"Next time? You’re toying with me?! I served you so well last night, and now you’re saying next time for sure?"

The streamer wasn’t happy seeing Liu Gang trying to dodge, grabbing onto his arm to prevent him from leaving.

"I’m really busy!"

With several million in funds frozen, Liu Gang was quite anxious.

"I don’t care! If you don’t buy me the phone today, I’m going to report you to the police!"

"Damn it..."

Seeing the once sweet "brother", "darling" suddenly turn into a fierce soul threatening to report him, Liu Gang was instantly at a loss.

Having no choice, he turned to Zhubao for a loan of over 20,000, buying the phone in the end.

After buying the phone, Liu Gang couldn’t care less about having a meal with the girl.

In a hurry, he headed to the bank where he handled his transactions.

Half an hour later...

Liu Gang leaned back lifelessly in the chair, feeling a chill running down his spine from top to bottom.

debit cards, over 7 million in funds, all frozen!

From the information provided by the bank, Liu Gang learned it was applied by the Ping County Court.

Liu Gang’s mind was now blown, having no idea what law he might have broken.

Involving freezing several million of his funds?

Breaking the law...

Come to think of it, if it’s about breaking the law, he did break the law, but only he knew this secret.

"Yuan Mengqi! Could it be her? Did she find out about the winnings?"

Currently, it’s the only explanation that makes sense!