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Arc 1 – Slag that Rich Old Man
Chapter 26

Because of Chi Zhao’s words, Li Yihan vitality surged, and he couldn’t fall asleep the entire night. If it weren’t for the corporation being in a bad situation recently and requiring this deal to go through, he would have flown back that very night.

Li Yihan’s calls usually lasted for half an hour but today, it had gone on for more than two hours. If Chi Zhao didn’t say he was hungry, he probably would’ve talked until Chi Zhao fell asleep.

After hanging up, Chi Zhao looked over at the two subordinates, “You two can go back and rest. I’ll just get something to eat and I will go to bed after eating.”

It was much safer at home compared to outside so the two subordinates didn’t need to be too vigilant. They responded and returned to the servant rooms Zhang Bo had temporarily prepared for them. After they left, Chi Zhao stood up, took out a plate of mango cake from the fridge and brought it with him upstairs.

It was eleven o’clock in the evening. After a few mouthfuls, Chi Zhao had demolished the cake. He then smacked his mouth with satisfaction, “I’m full now. Let’s go! Time to steal information!”

He had already thought about how he would sell it and all that was missing now was the information. Chi Zhao quietly pushed open the door to Li Yihan’s study. He stood before a large archiving cabinet in thought, “Which one to sell?”

【The first one to the left on the second row. It contains the Li Group’s plans for the second half of the year including what projects they will be working on, which companies they will be working with and which companies they plan to acquire. Sell this one.  Chang Qing will definitely want it.】

Chi Zhao immediately vetoed it, “This can’t do! It’s too important. If Chang Qing knew what the group is doing for the second half of the year and deliberately got in their way, what will become of everyone there? What if all those employees become unable to be paid?”

【Then the second one from the right on the third row. It contains the financial details of the Li Group over the past few years.】

Chi Zhao frowned and rejected it again, “That’s the Li Corporation’s inside information. If I reveal all that, Chang Qing will know about all their financial loopholes. Wouldn’t that make it very easy for him to destroy the group?”

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The Li Corporation is a century old business that is strong and well established. How could it be destroyed so easily? Even if it encounters a problem, under Li Yihan’s management, it would be a matter of minutes for the corporation to come back to life.

【…..Then which one do you want to sell?】

Chi Zhao went through several of them before finally pulling out one, “How about this one?”

The industry the Li Corporation was originally involved in was heavy industry. In recent years, it had moved onto real estate and construction. The file Chi Zhao had picked out was a project that was due to be started in July and it included details of the how the land would be purchased from the government, how publicity would be done, the building design as well as who they intended to hire to build it. On first glance, it looked pretty good.

But that is if you ignore the additional file at the end.

The attached file was a piece of paper with only a few short sentences written on it. The words were very formal and serious. If you translated into layman terms, it basically said that the Planning Department had found a better business opportunity and that the plan has been postponed indefinitely.

System: “……….”

Chi Zhao was still gently guiding the system, “You also said it before that he will only be reborn after reaching Nirvana so what we have to do is to let Li Yihan reach Nirvana. Burning him with fire is different from burning a couple of incense sticks. We might really burn Li Yihan out if we go too hard so we should hold back a little, right?”

Right your grandmother.

The system silently cursed at him. It only spoke up again after some time and this time its voice wasn’t the same as before and seemed to be sterner.

【Host, do you know the consequences of failing the mission?】

Chi Zhao’s hand holding the documents shook, “Isn’t it just moving on to the next world to complete the task there?”

【Incorrect. That is what happens to your soul. Your soul will not receive any punishment. Your body however is still under our care. The longer you take to finish and the longer you delay it, the more your body is going to suffer. If you continue to fail, yes, your soul will not be punished but the moment your body is damaged, you probably can only live for one or two days after going back. At worst, you may not even be able to return and remain trapped in the various mission worlds here forever. When your body can no longer be preserved and becomes dust, even if you work hard to get out, you will no longer have the chance to do that anymore.】

Chi Zhao’s body froze. He didn’t expect this at all.

After a long time, he finally asked, “When will my body be completely damaged?”

【The time flow of each world is different, so I cannot tell the host about this. The host should just focus on completing your task as soon as possible. Don’t become too emotionally attached to the target. Your future with boundless prospects is still waiting for you.】

Chi Zhao: “……..” He was originally solemnly taking in the systems words just now but when he heard the last line, he wilted.

The system stored away its big wolf tail and also found it strange. Everything it had said just now was correct but when Chi Zhao asked that key question earlier, it had lied. In fact, it could have told Chi Zhao that based on the time flow in this world, his body would only begin to decline after about a thousand years and, after three thousand years, his body would be completely destroyed. But the system was afraid that once it said this, the host who was originally soft-hearted towards Li Yihan may completely let himself go thinking that there was still plenty of time anyway.

In the end, Chi Zhao went with the document that looked useful but was actually completely useless. He ran over to Chang Qing’s company, found the person and explained to him that he wanted to sell him something. Sitting in the office, Chang Qing couldn’t help but smile, “What are you selling me?”

“In any case, it’s something you need.”

Chang Qing narrowed his eyes, “Then what do you want?”

“Money.”

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He supported his chin and stared at him for a while. Chang Qing crossed his legs, the smile in his eyes growing deeper, “Alright, you can go back first. I am very busy today. When I have time, I will go find you for this trade.”

Chi Zhao was worried about more complications arising with the delay, so he urged, “Then you hurry up.”

“I understand.”

Chang Qing watched Chi Zhao leave and sat there in his sofa with his eyes lowered in thought for a long time. He felt that this was a little interesting, so he called someone over and said, “Go to the White Oak Restaurant and make a reservation for two.”

The White Oak Restaurant was a very well-known restaurant. Those who go to eat there are rich and powerful. His subordinate readily accepted the task and asked, “Director Chang, what time is the reservation?”

“It is up to you to find out yourself.” Chang Qing raised his eyes, “Doesn’t Young Master Tang like to bring his little lover to have dinner there? Just go and find out when Young Master Tang will go there next and book it at that time, understand?”

His subordinate subconsciously glanced at the door before bowing his head in understanding.

After the plot advanced, the progress of the world accelerated too but although this can affect the general situation, it cannot affect the hearts of the people living in these worlds. Three years ago, Chang Qing was not so hostile towards Li Yihan and hadn’t yet regarded him as a thorn in his eyes. Moreover, Li Yihan’s actions made him feel that he definitely wasn’t someone easy to deal with, so it was best not to have any bad blood between them.

Although he didn’t want to offend Li Yihan, it didn’t mean that he couldn’t watch Li Yihan embarrass himself.

The old tree had finally blossomed but the one he was holding onto so preciously was actually someone who would betray him for money. If this reached Li Yihan’s ears, it would be an amusing show.

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