Granting You A Second Life

Little 4th: "Don't take too long big sister YingYing!" He held his mother's hand as they went to the seating area and sat down. Some staff members with a little initiative brought over a cup of tea and a glass of milk as well as a tray of light deserts.

They all had the same thought; these people are clearly important!

Ren Shirong: "Renshu take a seat and have some tea. Longwei, look after your uncle and Xiuying's family. I'll go and help Xiuying with her problem and then we can all go to lunch."

Ren Shirong led the way to the managerial office. Behind him was Li Xiuying and behind her, a shaky and confused Mao Syà.

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Manager's office.

Ren Shirong and Li Xiuying sat on one side of a desk and opposite them was Mao Syà.

Mao Syà took a deep breath before starting: "Dr. Li how can I... " Ren Shirong cleared his throat. Mao Syà looked over to founder Ren.

Mao Syà corrected herself: "Dr Li how can WE help you today?" Ren Shirong nodded.

Li Xiuying: "My uncle has taken all my bank and credit cards."

Mao Syà: "Without your permission?"

Li Xiuying: "Yes"

Mao Syà: "You can choose to report your cards stolen if you have the app you can do it through there. But since you're here I can place a temporary block or permanent block and request a replacement card for you?

Li Xiuying: "I want to open a new account."

Mao Syà: "We can only help with the accounts you have with City bank." Ren Shirong cleared his throat.

Mao Syà: "We can try to help with all your bank accounts?" She looked over to Founder Ren, who nodded once again.

Li Xiuying: "I would like to close all the currents accounts I have with other banks and transfer all the funds to a new City Bank account under just my name."

Mao Syà: "Okay, so it will be more like switching accounts."

Li Xiuying: "Yes."

Mao Syà couldn't help but recall the monologue Miss Li had spoken in the foyer, but now getting a single sentence from Miss Li was like pulling teeth.

Mao Syà: "Let's sort out your current accounts first and then we can talk about your credit cards."

She turned to the computer and started typing.

Mao Syà: "First let's open a new account for you. Could I please have your title, full name, date of birth, phone number, email address, address please."

Li Xiuying: "Madam Qin outside can provide my new address and I don't have a phone, just make a number up and I'll call later today with a phone number." She then handed her identity card to Mao Syà.

Someone knocked on the door 30 seconds later.

Ren Shirong: "Come in" It was a staff member, she handed Ren Shirong a piece of paper which he passed to Mao Syà.

Mao Syà opened the piece of paper, it had an address written on it. She continued typing as she thought 'Founder Ren must have asked a staff member to approach Madame Qin. When did he even do that?'

Mao Syà: "Could I have your work details. Where you're working, an estimation of salary before tax, monthly expenditure, monthly income."

Li Xiuying: "Unity hospital, surgeon. $10 million a year before tax, arrangement made today, officially starting Friday 12th. Unsure of expenditure just put something logical."

Mao Syà face was a picture of professionalism as she was typing, but inside she was screaming.

'She's only 23 years old and already a surgeon! $10 million a year!'

Mao Syà asked a few more questions and completed the rest of the form.

Mao Syà: "Okay that's all set up for you." She printed off two copies of the account information and some forms for Li Xiuying to sign. She then handed a copy of the paperwork to Li Xiuying.

Mao Syà: "If you give me the details of your other accounts, we will contact them and have all your finances switched to this new account."

Li Xiuying: "Four current accounts. City bank Account no..., Theta bank account no...., Bank of Guozijian account no....., Rednaxela commercial bank account number..." Li Xiuying had only seen her account details once when she was first opening them and she immediately memorized the details. Her uncle snatched the doc.u.ments out of her hand as soon as they left each bank.

Mao Syà: "You can choose a switching date if you aren't sure then we'll automatically do it seven days from today. I forgot to mention in order for us to close these accounts they will have to solely belong to you i.e. no joint accounts."

Li Xiuying nodded.

Her uncle had initially wanted to open joint accounts with Li Xiuying but she had adamantly refused to open a bank account if that was the case. At the time she only refused because she recalled her mother telling her that money and family don't mix well together. Her mother was more right than she would ever know, Li Xiuying's family took her money and didn't bother to mix with her at all.

Li Xiuying: "Saturday 13th."

Saturday was an important day. In her past life, it was the day that she had officially entered hell.

Mao Syà: "We don't ope..." Ren Shirong cleared his throat

Mao Syà sighed: "That's fine we can do that for you." She would have to arrange some way of entering the building on the weekend.

Li Xiuying: "I want all outgoing payments to be canceled." She won't be funding the Li family's lifestyle anymore. A ghost of a smile crossed her lips at that thought.

Mao Syà: "Okay I'll do that for you on Saturday when we finish the switch. That's all set up for you. We will send your card to your new address along with a pin number. They will arrive at different times for security reasons. Please sign the doc.u.ments for your current account and for switching accounts. This signature should be the same one you'll use on your card."

Mao Syà: "Now that's all taken care of, let's deal with your credit cards. Which ones do you have?"

Li Xiuying: "Gold, Platinum and Purple credit card." These cards were known throughout China.

Mao Syà inwardly thought ' I should stop being surprised by what Dr Li says. I mean why wouldn't Dr Li have exclusive credit cards which belong to two of the biggest credit lending agencies in the continent. In fact, I should be surprised that she doesn't yet have a black card!'

Li Xiuying: "I don't know the security code, password or details of transactions, etc of these accounts. I believe there are additional card holders for all three credit cards. Li Wang, Li Yu Yan and Li Mei Wu."

Mao Syà: "I see." She was unsure of what she could do, none of these cards belonged to City bank.

Ren Shirong: "I'm friends with the owner of both credit agencies I'll give them a call now." He took the piece of paper containing the address from the desk and left.

Mao Syà sat opposite Li Xiuying in silence. She didn't know what to talk about and the silence was making her uncomfortable. Also, Li Xiuying made her extremely nervous and when she was nervous she liked to talk about a subject that made her comfortable; stocks and investments.

Mao Syà: "I was analyzing the stock market last night all the businesses that the Zhou family own seem to be fluctuating in value. Zhou corporation stocks have dropped by 5%. I've been reading about a company called Core computing Ltd. they specialize in making security software, I think they'll definitely be worth a lot of money in the future. They are set to launch an internet security product in the new year..."

Mao Syà had spoken for 10 minutes. When she was finished speaking she found that Li Xiuying had actually been taking notes.

Li Xiuying: "I want to invest 2 million to get shares."

Mao Syà: "I, well, erm, err... what?"

LI Xiuying: "I agree with everything you've said. Please invest 2 million into core computing, on Saturday." She would receive money for Little 4th's surgery and she had to make up the difference. If her credit cards get sorted out then she could use them or she would have to talk to Elder Qin about getting an advance on her salary.

Li Xiuying looked into Mao Syà eyes.

Mao Syà subconsciously nodded: "Yes"

Mao Syà shook herself awake. She couldn't fathom why had she just agreed when she doesn't even work in stocks and shares anymore. Li Xiuying's large shining eyes were so hypnotizing that she had unconsciously agreed. It didn't even matter that she was 100% straight!

She patted her c.h.e.s.t 'Thank goodness I just agreed to invest money, Dr Li could make people sell their souls with those eyes. Note to self; never look into Dr Li's eyes for fear of getting lost in them.'

Li Xiuying nodded. 'Investing money is always a good thing, maybe I should invest in some properties as well. Mmm thinking about investments reminds of a certain family member.'

The door swung open, Ren Shirong stood in the doorway.