Yu Feng indeed did not delay any further, and the next day she had the million yuan ready.
Yang Jian, accompanied by Lu Yao, went to the Fengqi Hotel. In the hotel manager's office, Yu Feng pushed a small combination lock briefcase towards Yang Jian.
"Here is one million in cash, please count it."
"Cash? I thought it would be a bank transfer."
Yang Jian was very surprised. How could he count so much money?
"I apologize, but I have to consider my own safety. A bank transfer would leave a trace. My payment is complete, and I hope there won't be any problems with Lu Feng."
"Don't worry, I'll call him right now and promise you in person."
"No need, I trust you."
Yu Feng clearly dared not speak with Lu Feng. To have someone become a fugitive, possibly facing execution, no amount of money could compensate for a person's freedom and life. She felt guilty.
"Thank you, Sister Feng. We'll be going now."
Yang Jian did not count the money. He took the briefcase and prepared to leave, confident that Yu Feng would not cheat him on the amount.
"Yang Jian, please apologize to Lu Feng for me. If you need any help with the case, tell me, and I'll use all my resources and connections to help him reduce his punishment."
"Don't put on a show of false sympathy here. My brother's affairs are none of your business."
Before Yang Jian could respond, Lu Yao retorted. She had long been displeased with Yu Feng. A woman who couldn't stay home and take care of her family, but instead hired assassins, causing her brother to be unable to return home and face over ten years in prison. This woman was too wicked; Lu Yao wished she could devour her alive.
"Yao Yao, let's go."
Yang Jian grabbed her hand and pulled her out of the office. Arguing further was pointless. It was a case of one willing to hit and the other willing to be hit. Lu Feng himself was willing to take the job, so it wasn't entirely Yu Feng's fault.
"Brother Jian, you're hurting my hand."
Perhaps due to her anger, it wasn't until they were in the elevator that Lu Yao realized Yang Jian was still holding her hand. Her face immediately turned red.
Yang Jian hadn't noticed this detail. "Sorry, I didn't mean to. But your hand feels boneless, so comfortable to hold that I forgot to let go."
"Get lost! I think you're deliberately trying to take advantage of me."
"No, no, I really don't have any intention of taking advantage of you. Look, do you want to take this cash home yourself, or shall we deposit it in the bank?"
"Of course, deposit it in the bank. I wouldn't dare bring so much money home. And I can't deposit it under my name. I suspect the police are monitoring our family's bank accounts. If such a large sum suddenly appeared under my name, it would definitely attract the police's attention."
"Then let's deposit it under my name. I'll give you my bank card."
"Yes, that's a good idea. Let's go to the bank."
As they spoke, the elevator reached the first floor. The two of them went straight to the bank.
Yang Jian opened a new bank account with his ID. When he placed the one million in cash on the counter, the beautiful female bank manager immediately invited them to the VIP lounge and upgraded his bank card to a VIP card.
After completing the deposit procedures, when Yang Jian handed the bank card to Lu Yao, the bank manager's eyes widened.
"Miss, you are so fortunate! Your husband is not only handsome and capable, but he has also given you control of the family's finances. Men like that are rare nowadays."
The bank manager's words made both of them extremely awkward. Just as Yang Jian was about to explain, Lu Yao pulled him and ran out.
Watching them get into the car, the bank manager stood at the entrance and sighed to the lobby security guard, "Look at these two young people. They look like children of wealthy families. In their early twenties, they already have over a million in savings and drive such nice cars. And they're both so good-looking. It's truly a case of comparing people to death."
The security guard flatteringly replied, "Manager, you are so beautiful and have a good job. You'll definitely find a handsome and rich boyfriend too."
"Do you think men like that are like cabbage, easily found everywhere?"
The manager sighed and returned to her workstation.
"Haha, Lu Yao, do you think we look like a married couple? That manager actually thought I was your husband. It's hilarious."
In the car, Yang Jian was laughing so hard his stomach hurt, and he didn't start the car for a long time.
Lu Yao pouted. "What kind of eyes does that manager have? I am a beauty that makes fish sink and geese fall, yet I look like a couple with you, a dark and rustic country bumpkin."
"Alright, you're a fairy, and I'm a rustic bumpkin. Then, fairy, are you going to the hospital or school, or returning to heaven?"
"To the hospital. I took leave specifically to get this money. You still need to call my brother later and tell him to surrender."
"Okay, to the hospital."
Just as Yang Jian started the car, he saw San Pang riding a motorcycle to the bank entrance and quickly honked the horn.
San Pang recognized Yang Jian's car. He parked his motorcycle and trotted over. The moment he saw Lu Yao, his eyes widened.
"Jian, Brother Jian, have you got a new girlfriend?"
"Don't talk nonsense. This is Lu Feng's sister, Yao Yao. This is San Pang. He's also a good friend of your brother's. We were all together a while ago."
Upon hearing that he was a friend of her brother's, Lu Yao smiled and nodded at San Pang. "Hello."
With a smile as bright as a flower, San Pang was mesmerized. He forgot to speak. Apart from on television, he had never seen such a beautiful girl before.
Yang Jian reached out and slapped him. "Look at you, like a pervert. Tell me, why are you here?"
San Pang snapped back to reality. "Oh, I'm here to withdraw some money to renovate the house. It's almost New Year, and my mother is arranging a marriage for me."
"Really? That's great. Didn't your mother always worry that you'd never get married? Are there matchmakers visiting?"
"Brother Jian, it's all thanks to you making me a few tens of thousands of yuan that my mother gave the matchmaker a big red envelope. Otherwise, the matchmaker wouldn't have come. My mother said that after the New Year, she wants me to continue working with you, to try and build a house next year, and then get married."
"No problem. Things over there are basically calming down. We'll go after the New Year. Next year, we'll not only build a house and get married but also buy a car. We brothers need to prosper together. Oh, right, come to my place later. I need to talk to you about something."
Yang Jian suddenly remembered Bao Guo's matter. San Pang knew this person.
"How about we go to Pin Wei Shi Guang later? Liang Liang asked me for tea."
"Alright, I'll come find you guys later."
After speaking, Yang Jian started the car. If they didn't leave soon, San Pang would be drooling. The kid's eyes hadn't left Lu Yao.
"Brother Jian, I didn't realize you had some personal charm. Not only is my brother loyal to you, but you also have a few die-hard fans around you."
As the car started moving, Lu Yao teased him.
"Of course. Haven't you seen that your brother is handsome, dashing, and righteous? It's normal to have a group of brothers supporting me."
"Oh my, stop the car quickly! You're making me want to vomit. I've seen shameless people, but I've never seen someone as narcissistic as you. Your skin is so thick it could handle a train."
Lu Yao said this while making a gagging gesture, which made Yang Jian laugh heartily.