Mr. Zhang did not believe in metaphysics himself, but he did not despise the beliefs of others. In his opinion, those who truly believed in metaphysics had their own unique ways of handling matters.
"I don't believe, but I must respect it. Regardless, President Ye provided me with a precious jade pendant, which can be considered a blessing in disguise. Let's go!"
At this moment, his expression had become exceptionally serious. He was acutely aware of how ruthless his competitors were. If he were not fully prepared, he would be the one to suffer the most in the end.
These were the final crucial days. Once these days passed, he would be able to completely crush his opponent.
After they left the hotel, they drove out of the city. As they were about to pass a wide river, the bodyguard's voice came through.
"Mr. Zhang, should we take a detour?"
"No need, let's drive straight across!" Mr. Zhang said without looking up.
It would take over an hour to go around the wide river, and he did not want to waste time now.
But just as the vehicle was driving across the middle of the elevated bridge over the river, a large truck suddenly rushed from the opposite direction and rammed into them.
When the bodyguard saw this, his pupils suddenly contracted.
"Mr. Zhang, be careful!"
The driver only had time to let out a warning and swerve the vehicle to the side, but it was still hit by the large truck on the body.
The vehicle was pushed and rolled out. When it landed on the ground, it slid forward for several more meters. It had already broken through the bridge railing and was in a precarious state, threatening to fall into the surging river at any moment.
The driver died on the spot, and all the bodyguards in the car fell unconscious. The only one still conscious was Mr. Zhang.
Now, Mr. Zhang regretted it deeply. If he had listened to Lin Xiaotian's words earlier, he might not be facing this large truck now. He clearly saw the truck turning around and heading towards him again.
At this moment, only one thought arose in his mind: "It's over!"
He was completely trapped in the car and could not struggle to get out. If he had heeded Lin Xiaotian's advice and taken a detour earlier, this might not have happened. But there was no regret medicine in the world. He watched helplessly as the vehicle was rammed into the river, and the swift currents instantly submerged it.
A person got out of the large truck. They watched the deformed vehicle fall into the water, and smiles appeared on their faces.
"Alright, the mission is complete. Abandon the vehicle here, and let's go."
Those people quickly drove away in another car. They had all seen Mr. Zhang trapped in the car earlier. If he didn't die from this, they could only say that Mr. Zhang had incredible luck. In their opinion, the person was certainly dead.
Several bodyguards woke up the moment they fell into the water, choked by the water. They used all their strength to struggle out, and Mr. Zhang was also rescued.
When they surfaced downstream, only three people remained. Mr. Zhang was one of them. They crawled onto the shore, exhausted. The two bodyguards were completely worn out. They were now filled with the relief of surviving and also some regret, wondering why they hadn't heeded Lin Xiaotian's words.
Mr. Zhang knelt on the ground, looking at the surging river with regret on his face. "I'm sorry, I've harmed everyone. If we had listened to the advice earlier, perhaps this scene wouldn't have happened."
"Mr. Zhang, it's not your fault. No one expected them to make a move on the elevated bridge, and even use a large truck. They've gone mad now and will probably use any means necessary."
"Mr. Zhang, let's try to leave here directly. Otherwise, if they discover we're still alive, they'll definitely use even more drastic measures."
"I'll call President Ye right now. This is her territory."
Ye Wantong's call was quickly connected. When she learned of the specific situation, disbelief flickered in her eyes, and she instinctively glanced at Lin Xiaotian beside her.
Lin Xiaotian had a bright smile on his face. Since they were so close, he could clearly hear the contents of the phone call.
"How is it? I warned them. All the suffering they're experiencing now is their own fault."
"But they probably know regret now. After this deal, this Mr. Zhang might soar to new heights. By the way, remind him that the jade pendant can no longer be used."
"If it weren't for that jade pendant protecting him, he might have died by now. Not to mention how long he was submerged in the river, but the impact from the outside alone already absorbed a lot of the force."
Ye Wantong nodded, but after a moment of hesitation, she turned her gaze to Lin Xiaotian. "Should we give Mr. Zhang another jade pendant? After all, Mr. Zhang will eventually convert the money into goods."
"And I can accept as much inventory as I have. My membership system is now attracting many people. Even wealthy merchants from other places will directly purchase enough goods from me first to become our members."
"Only after becoming a member do they have the chance to compete for the jade pendant released each month."
Lin Xiaotian gave Ye Wantong a thumbs-up, a mischievous smile on his face. "Girl, your strategy is quite ruthless. The price to become your member must be quite high. No wonder you've been so busy lately. You must be making a fortune."
"Of course. Such precious treasures are put up for auction, so we naturally need to get enough benefits. This is just a small entrance ticket."
Ye Wantong tilted her head proudly. "It's out. I'll transfer the money for the jade pendant to your account later."
Lin Xiaotian smiled and refused. "No need, keep it for yourself. The jade pendant is not a big deal for me. If I want money, I have plenty of ways to earn it."
"Keep this money for yourself. Your place is likely in a rapid development phase and needs funds."
Ye Wantong's beautiful eyes held a touch of emotion. She smiled and asked, "Aren't you curious about how much money I've made?"
"Perhaps this amount will make you tempted."
Lin Xiaotian could roughly guess the amount with a little thought, but for him, having enough money was sufficient. Even if he ran out of money, he had ways to earn it quickly.
He still smiled and shook his head. "No need to tell me. Anyway, I know you've become a little rich woman."