Chapter 1208 Rushing to
Chapter 1208 Rushing to
"When Tenglong opened, they advertised 'As long as you pay, there's no job we can't take.' Why are they changing their minds now? With such a lack of courage, what kind of security company are they running?"
As soon as Zhao Qiankun finished speaking, the rhythm of the live stream was instantly thrown off course, and the chat was flooded with comments:
"Yeah, the boss is way too arrogant. He can't even be persuaded to stay for ten million?"
"If you weren't going to take it, you shouldn't have made such a big promise in the first place!"
"Who would dare to cooperate with Tenglong in the future? Their reputation is going to collapse!"
Doubts and ridicule arose one after another, and the number of viewers in the live stream skyrocketed.
More and more people gathered in the Tenglong Hall. Customers who were originally there to conduct business came over to watch. Hearing that someone had offered ten million to have Jiang Xiaochuan write four words, the scene became increasingly chaotic.
Du Hai was sweating profusely and squeezed to the front to smooth things over:
"Please calm down, everyone! It's not that our boss is afraid to take the job, it's just that he has important business to attend to today. We're sending our top experts to ensure the mission is completed flawlessly!"
"I disagree."
Zhao Qiankun's tone suddenly hardened, his eyes sweeping over the crowd, "I only trust Boss Jiang! Either he goes in person, or this deal falls through."
"Hehe, if that's the case, everyone will know what Tenglong's true level is!"
Jiang Xiaochuan glanced at the rapidly scrolling comments in the live stream, then at Zhao Qiankun's smug expression, and frowned slightly.
He was all too aware of the destructive power of public opinion. He had previously used public opinion to create momentum, but now Zhao Qiankun was using it against him. This move was indeed cunning.
Now, the monopoly held by security companies has been broken by their own hands.
Countless people are desperate to get into this almost untapped industry.
If they don't accept the offer, Tenglong's reputation will plummet, and the newly assembled team of grandmasters may become unstable.
Then, Dingyun Palace is clearly a den of dragons and tigers.
But he had other plans in mind: Qing Shanhe was a god of wealth that even established families had to be wary of. Taking advantage of the pretext of delivering a letter to make contact with him might not be a bad opportunity.
What others saw as a death sentence, he had medicinal pills to rely on...
Having figured all this out, Jiang Xiaochuan slowly said, "I'll take this job."
Du Hai was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly tugged at his sleeve: "Boss, you can't go! Zhao Qiankun has ill intentions, Dingyun Palace is too dangerous!"
"Xiao Chuan, I'll go with you."
Feng Ji was also surprised by Jiang Xiaochuan's decision.
"Do not."
Jiang Xiaochuan shook his head, leaned closer to Feng Ji, and whispered something in his ear.
Feng Ji's presence in Tenglong is crucial to stabilizing the situation. If both of them leave, the Huangfu family or Tang Long's people could take the opportunity to cause trouble, with potentially disastrous consequences.
Moreover, he needs someone to be outside to provide support in case of trouble, and if necessary, he can also use the power of Tenglong to restrain the opponent.
After listening, a look of understanding flashed in Feng Ji's eyes, and he nodded, no longer insisting.
Watching the two talking in hushed tones from a distance, Zhao Qiankun's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and an inexplicable unease welled up inside him—he had a feeling that Jiang Xiaochuan wasn't forced into this situation, but rather that he had been prepared for it all along.
But with the live stream camera pointed directly at him and the number of viewers already reaching 180,000, he could only suppress his doubts and urge the camera on:
"Boss Jiang is indeed straightforward! It's getting late, let's hurry up and set off, lest we keep Boss Qing waiting!"
"I'll be right back after serving all our customers."
After giving Du Hai some instructions, Jiang Xiaochuan turned and walked towards the door.
"Boss Jiang is truly magnanimous! No wonder he's a ruthless man who dealt a heavy blow to the Japanese!"
Seeing that Jiang Xiaochuan had actually moved, Zhao Qiankun quickly followed, explaining to the camera as he walked:
"Did you all see that? Mr. Jiang's boldness is undeniable! I went with him for two reasons: first, in case anyone said I was cheating, and second, to be a witness for Mr. Jiang!"
He was shrewd enough to know that with the live camera focused on him the whole time, Jiang Xiaochuan would never dare to lay a hand on him.
This way, she could ensure her own safety while also watching Jiang Xiaochuan enter the Cloud Palace from top to bottom – a win-win situation.
When the two walked out of Tenglong's gate, the number of viewers in the live stream had exceeded 200,000, and the barrage of comments was dense.
Outside the door, Zhao Qiankun had already prepared a car and driver, clearly having come prepared.
Jiang Xiaochuan wasn't intimidated by him and got into the car.
Originally, he planned to interrogate Zhao Qiankun severely on the way there, but this guy seemed to have anticipated it and live-streamed the whole thing on his phone.
They would also point the camera at themselves from time to time, giving them no chance at all.
Fortunately, Jiang Xiaochuan actually closed his eyes to rest, and his calm and composed demeanor earned him a wave of positive reviews in the live stream.
"Boss Jiang's composure is amazing! I would have panicked by now!"
"Truly a man destined for great things, remaining unmoved even when Mount Tai collapses before him!"
The car drove away from the city and gradually entered a scenic mountainous area.
This is a famous natural scenic spot in Beijing, but the area in front of us is the only one that is fenced off and has a "Not Open" sign.
Finally, the car stopped outside the fence. In front of us stood a solitary peak that pierced the clouds. Amidst the swirling clouds and mist at the summit, a group of ancient buildings could be vaguely seen, with upturned eaves and a magnificent presence. This was Dingyun Palace.
The live stream chat instantly erupted: "My God! This is amazing! No wonder it's Qing Shanhe's territory!"
"How much would it cost to build a palace on a solitary peak?"
"No wonder they say the threshold is high; this location alone keeps 99% of people out!"
"Zhao Qiankun, stop dawdling and hurry up with Boss Jiang so we can see what it looks like inside!"
Upon arriving here, Zhao Qiankun became noticeably quieter, no longer interacting with the onlookers, but instead walking towards a guard post not far away, where two men in black suits were standing.
He whispered a few words, and the other party immediately communicated via walkie-talkie.
A short while later, a dedicated cable car slowly descended from the summit and stopped on a platform at the foot of the mountain.
"Boss Jiang, the cable car is here. Hurry up and go up to report!"
Zhao Qiankun turned to Jiang Xiaochuan and urged him on, a fake smile plastered on his face, "There are too many rules in this kind of place, so I won't go in and cause you any trouble. I'll wait for you here!"
"As soon as you come out, I'll immediately deliver the ten million. Don't let everyone down!"
"Stop pretending! You're just too scared to go in, aren't you?"
"Afraid of being kicked out by Boss Qing's men? Or afraid of danger inside?"
"Hurry up and follow us inside! We want to see the interior of Dingyun Palace too!"
The live stream was filled with mockery, but Zhao Qiankun didn't care at all: "I'm just respecting Mr. Qing's rules!!"
As he spoke, he quietly backed away, afraid that Jiang Xiaochuan might change his mind and ask him to come in with him.
Jiang Xiaochuan glanced at him, having already seen through his little scheme, and said indifferently, "Whatever."
After saying that, he turned and walked towards the cable car.
As Jiang Xiaochuan followed the guard into the cable car, the cabin door slowly closed, and the fake smile on Zhao Qiankun's face vanished instantly.
Without any hesitation, he hung up the live stream and quickly got into his car.
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