Reborn as a Superpower Girl in the 80s
Chapter 1033: Everyone Is Guessing Who Made the Move

Chapter 1033: Chapter 1033: Everyone Is Guessing Who Made the Move

Luo Qiao boarded the bus and squeezed her way towards the back, finding a spot to stand. After waving to Lu Yichen outside the bus, they crossed the intersection and left the station platform behind. Unintentionally, Luo Qiao noticed someone pickpocketing in front of her.

Her mind made up, she took a small pebble out of her pocket and held it in her hand, waiting until the thief was successful. Then she threw it, and a loud "Ah!" was heard, startling everyone on the bus and clearing space around the pickpocket.

Someone saw the wallet drop to the ground: "Whose wallet is this?"

Now everyone understood, it was a thief caught in the act by a master, caught red-handed. The wallet’s owner addressed the entire bus: "I don’t know who the kind soul who helped is, but I would like to thank you here and now."

The passengers looked at each other, wondering who had made the move, silently admiring this person.

With everyone’s approval, the driver took the thief directly to the nearest police station.

Upon reaching the school, someone stopped Luo Qiao: "Teacher Luo, the principal is looking for you."

Luo Qiao followed them to the principal’s office, where they knocked and announced her arrival: "Principal, Teacher Luo is here."

The principal, smiling, greeted her: "Please, have a seat, have a seat."

Luo Qiao sat down: "Principal, what did you need to see me for?"

The principal stood and personally poured a glass of water for Luo Qiao: "Luo Qiao, I actually have a favor to ask of you."

Luo Qiao looked up at the principal: "What is it? Please tell me."

The principal returned to his seat: "It’s like this, I have an old friend who has a lingering leg problem, diagnosed as rheumatism at the hospital. He has frequented the hospital and tried many remedies, but the problem persists and has worsened this year, to the point where he can’t even walk. We lost touch for special reasons, but reconnected not long ago.

He has been treated by Western medicine for a long time with no success. Your acupuncture skills are even admired by your own master, so I was hoping you could take a look at him, even if just to alleviate his pain."

Luo Qiao considered for a moment: "Principal, the New Year is coming up soon. Where is the patient? If he is in Capital City, I could take a look, but rheumatism isn’t something that can be cured in a day or two. Also, I need to see the patient to understand the situation. Further, I will be going abroad after the New Year, so I don’t have much time. If we’re going to look, it needs to be soon."

The principal eagerly replied: "Yes, of course, my son will pick him up today, and he should be in Capital by tomorrow. We can meet the day after tomorrow, would that work for you?"

Luo Qiao stood: "Fine, let’s meet at noon the day after tomorrow in the fifth practice room. There are inspection tools there."

After leaving the principal’s office, Luo Qiao hurried back to her office to get her teaching materials. Her first class was starting today.

After teaching in the morning, she took the bus to the location Ji Lin had mentioned. Ji Lin was already waiting there.

Seeing Luo Qiao approaching, Ji Lin waved: "Qiaoqiao, over here, over here."

Luo Qiao walked over, and Ji Lin led her inside. After a few steps, they reached a courtyard: "The yard is quite large and not far from the street. The shopfronts facing the street are part of this yard, but they were partitioned off later.

People were living here beforehand, and the place was decently maintained. However, they don’t want to rent it now; they want to sell it. I hear their family has opened a factory and they need the funds for turnover."

Luo Qiao walked around the yard. Indeed, the place was sizeable, tranquil amidst the bustle, with more than a dozen rooms in the main house alone. The backyard was truly spacious; it could even accommodate further expansion.

The yard was well-maintained; only minimal refurbishment was needed to open for business.

Satisfied with the property, Luo Qiao asked: "How much for this house?"

Ji Lin, feeling the pinch, held up five fingers: "Fifty thousand."

A couple approached: "We’re really in need of funds for turnover, or else we wouldn’t consider selling. Our price has always been fair; we won’t accept bargaining."

Luo Qiao thought for a moment. Although the asking price was indeed high, considering the size of the yard and only the front main house and three side rooms included, she remembered future real estate prices and said: "I hear the six storefronts in front also belong to your family?"

The couple was surprised: "Yes, but we’re not planning to sell the storefronts."

Luo Qiao offered: "The price for the house is not low, but I’m interested in the three storefronts in front. Of course, we’ll discuss those prices separately. If you agree, we can finalize the deal and transfer the funds tomorrow."

The couple exchanged a look and stepped aside to discuss: "Let’s give them the three storefronts; we’ll keep the other three. After all, fifty thousand won’t go far in the factory. With the money from the storefronts, we can make a substantial investment."

"Honestly, I wouldn’t want to sell unless the factory urgently needed funds."

"I know, my dear, but we’re out of options and time is not on our side. Let’s negotiate the storefront prices."

Having reached a decision, the couple returned: "We can sell you the three storefronts, but it’s ten thousand for each, non-negotiable."

Luo Qiao nodded: "If, and I mean if, you decide to sell the remaining three storefronts, please consider us first."

The man wasn’t thrilled with Luo Qiao’s condition, but he nodded in agreement.

They agreed to meet the next morning to transfer the ownership of the property. Then they parted ways.

Ji Lin stepped out of the yard: "Luo Qiao, why did you also want the storefronts?"

Luo Qiao glanced back at the yard: "We’ll reclaim one and connect it through the inside for a front shop. It’ll be convenient for attracting customers and we can use the front to display some products."

Ji Lin understood: "Right, you’re smart."

Luo Qiao checked the time: "Let’s go, find somewhere to eat first, then check out another house."

Ji Lin was confused: "Qiaoqiao, we’ve settled on this place, why look at another?"

Luo Qiao smiled: "If it’s suitable, lock it down. Even as an investment, it’s good, not to mention, if this venture goes well, we’ll inevitably need to open more branches later."

Ji Lin worried: "Qiaoqiao, this requires a lot of money, and I don’t have much to invest right now."

Luo Qiao patted Ji Lin’s shoulder: "Let’s go eat first. We’ll discuss this once we secure the property."

Luo Qiao had already made up her mind. She’d own the property, making it easy to divide later, and then they could partner up for the business. When it came time to open up shop, they would allocate shares based on their contributions. She didn’t want to manage directly, preferring to turn her portion into shares for Ji Lin.

Luo Qiao had always thought this way—she didn’t want to run the enterprise directly but invest instead, offering advice occasionally. After all, she had a professional team responsible for liaising, playing a hands-off role suited her fine.

Ji Lin, slightly embarrassed, smiled: "Thank you, Qiaoqiao, for investing so much for me. Don’t worry, I’ll work hard."