Chapter 371: Apartment Spending Plan

Looking at Zhang Lan,

Shen Rou knew something must have happened. Otherwise, the usually lively and cheerful Zhang Lan wouldn't have such an expression.

She slowly sat down beside her and held Zhang Lan in her arms.

"Tell me, what exactly happened?"

After a long while.

Shen Rou listened to Zhang Lan's narration and gradually understood what had happened.

The three club members, for the sake of their future, chose to leave the Music Club.

An Entertainment Company, huh!

She suddenly remembered that during the last celebration, the three club members had mentioned an Entertainment Company.

It seemed that at that time, those three already had the intention of joining an Entertainment Company.

People are selfish; choosing to join an Entertainment Company for their future is something she understands.

However,

Seeing Zhang Lan's sadness, Shen Rou also began to feel a bit displeased with those three former club members.

After a long while.

Seeing that Zhang Lan had calmed down, she slowly spoke.

"So, what are your plans next?"

"Plans, you ask!"

Zhang Lan couldn't help but sob, her gaze fixed on the musical instruments in the basement.

"Naturally, I'll continue making music. Without them, does that mean I can't make music alone? I won't give up on music."

"Mm, I support you."

Shen Rou nodded, feeling a bit relieved to see Zhang Lan regain her fighting spirit.

She was afraid that Zhang Lan would be disheartened by this incident.

Zhang Lan smiled, then suddenly remembered something and said,

"Oh, right, this time I didn't get nothing; I still received 2 million in compensation. And since you're an investor, you naturally should get a share. I'll transfer the money to you once it arrives."

"Aren't you going to continue with the studio? Just consider it my continued investment; you don't need to give it to me."

Shen Rou smiled. Now that Zhang Lan was the only one left in the studio, there would definitely be many places where money would be needed in the future.

Moreover, with CEO Chen sponsoring the orphanage, whenever she visited, she only bought some snacks for the children and Grandma Wu, which didn't cost much.

And now, if her monthly salary couldn't be spent, there was no need to keep so much money.

"Alright then, when the studio grows, you'll be the boss lady, hehe."

"Sounds good!"

Shen Rou nodded with a smile.

The two chatted for a long time in the basement. Zhang Lan slowly recovered, wiped the corners of her eyes, and looked up at Shen Rou.

"It's already July. You won't be able to stay in the dorms by the end of the month. I also need to give up my old apartment, so let's live together."

"Mm, okay. Then I'll trouble you to find a place."

Shen Rou didn't refuse. They had lived together when they were in school.

They only separated after Zhang Lan established her studio and moved out to have more time to create songs.

…

July 1st.

Mingri Group,

Presidents Office.

Chen Mo looked at the rapidly increasing System Funds on the system panel and remained silent for a long time.

At the beginning of each month, he would experience a torment.

Because at this time, it was when players of both Extreme Survival and Tianlong games recharged their monthly cards.

"CEO Chen, this is the plan report sent from Corner Pet Park."

Before he knew it,

Shen Rou walked over and placed a report on the desk.

Chen Mo came back to his senses and was stunned for a moment looking at the Corner Pet Park report on the desk.

But he quickly remembered that some time ago, he had asked Pang Tao to find an empty plot of land at the Pet Park to build an Elderly Apartment.

He also arranged that a group of elderly people capable of working would enter the Pet Park to work.

He remembered asking them to come up with a plan at the time, so this must be it.

He opened the plan and carefully read its contents.

After a while,

His brows furrowed slightly, but soon relaxed.

According to the plan, for some unknown reason, the land rental price Pang Tao found was much lower than he had expected.

A portion of the Elderly Apartment expenses could be paid with System Funds.

Now that the rent was reduced, he would spend less System Funds.

However, when he saw the latter part,

He didn't care anymore. Pang Tao and his team planned to arrange all the elderly people transported there into one apartment building first.

This was a good choice.

The first batch of elderly people were all able-bodied and capable of labor, totaling about 60 people. A portion, about 20 people, would be assigned to Changfeng Garment Factory, and the remaining 40 people would be assigned to Corner Pet Park.

For forty elderly people, according to the plan given by Pang Tao, six elderly people would be arranged in each apartment Room, so renting about 7 Rooms would be enough.

The area of one apartment is about 60 to 70 square meters, and the rent is 800 per month. Calculating this, seven apartments would only cost a little over 5600 a month, which wouldn't cost much at all.

Looking at this apartment rental plan, Chen Mo smiled faintly.

Although Pang Tao's plan didn't involve much expense, he discovered a huge opportunity to spend money from this apartment plan.

First,

Six elderly people living in one apartment certainly wouldn't work; it would be too crowded. Moreover, elderly people are like children; six people living in one Room could easily lead to arguments.

Therefore,

The plan of six people per Room is definitely not feasible; it must be changed to a minimum of two people per Room.

That would be 20 apartments, with a monthly rent of 16,000.

Hmm,

A rent of over ten thousand is undoubtedly a drop in the ocean for his current System Funds.

But the major expenses are elsewhere.

That apartment building already has many units, and the indoor items are likely old and definitely need to be replaced with new ones.

For example: beds, home appliances, daily necessities…

Especially home appliances, which are a matter of safety. If those old appliances leak electricity, it would be troublesome, so they must all be replaced with new ones.

The beds too; composite bed boards contain a lot of formaldehyde, which is very bad for the elderly if inhaled.

Therefore, solid wood beds must be purchased, and since they are solid wood beds, the price will certainly be higher.

For 20 apartments, the entire set of these items would definitely be a considerable expense.

Furthermore, that apartment building is on the Fourth Ring Road, while the Corner Pet Park is in the suburbs. The elderly certainly cannot travel to work by themselves, so a shuttle bus must be arranged.

Based on the Changfeng Garment Factory's shuttle bus, one shuttle bus costs over 1 million.

Chen Mo roughly wrote down the plan modifications on paper.

He quickly glanced at it, confirming that he hadn't missed any opportunities to spend money, then picked up the phone and called Pang Tao.

The call connected quickly.

"Hello, CEO Chen, do you have any arrangements?"

Pang Tao's voice came from the phone.

"I've seen your plan, and I've made some changes to certain parts."

"Please wait, CEO Chen, I'll go somewhere quiet to listen."

"Where are you?"

Chen Mo frowned slightly, hearing the sound of arguing coming from the phone.

"I'm currently in that apartment building selecting Rooms. I just ran into a young couple arguing at the apartment entrance."

Pang Tao's voice came through.

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, pondered for a moment, then spoke.

"Wait in the apartment; I'll come over and tell you later."