Chapter 65 Investment

Amidst the biting, raging wind, the usually refined and meticulous Bai Jingyan was now panting heavily, like a prisoner with no way out.

He stood before the farm's gate, a look on his face that Li Tianran had never seen before.

Soon, Li Tianran recognized the emotion as pleading.

Such an emotion seemed extremely out of place on someone as cold as Bai Jingyan.

From their last encounter, Li Tianran had always thought of Bai Jingyan as the kind of person who wouldn't waver even if everyone else in the world died.

But now it seemed that even someone as cold as Bai Jingyan had such a human side.

But soon, doubts rose again in Li Tianran's mind.

Bai Jingyan was rich and powerful, and he had obtained Xiao Hei's genes. Now he stood before the farm gate, data manifesting on his body.

He had become an atavistic (fanzuxing) Evolver!

Who could have driven him to this point?

In other words, how terrifying was the strength of Bai Jingyan's enemies?

Li Tianran's heart sank.

Should he extend a helping hand to Bai Jingyan?

Bai Jingyan was frighteningly cold, and he only had a transactional relationship with him. Under the current circumstances, he seemed to have no reason to get himself into unnecessary trouble by saving this man.

Li Tianran fell into deep thought.

Three minutes later.

Bai Jingyan heard no response from within the farm. A hint of ferocity and despair appeared in his eyes. He gritted his teeth and turned to leave.

The people Bai Jingming sent to hunt him down would arrive soon. If he didn't hide, he would be surrounded again.

He had paid a great price to break out of the institute earlier. If Nan Nan hadn't blocked the shot aimed at his head, Bai Jingyan might have already died.

Bai Jingming would absolutely not show any mercy because of so-called blood ties.

Bai Jingming's policy had always been to destroy anything or anyone he couldn't control!

Just then, a calm voice came from behind him: "Come in!"

Bai Jingyan's pupils constricted, and he looked back.

Li Tianran stood at the gate of the farm, looking at him expressionlessly.

...

The farm activated its camouflage protocol. In Bai Jingyan's eyes, the farm looked exactly as he had seen it last time.

He carefully laid Nan Nan flat on the bed, extremely gently.

"Her injuries are very serious..." Li Tianran frowned as he looked at Nan Nan's bloodless face, her body devoid of even a twitching reaction. "What do you need?"

Yes, Li Tianran had indeed wanted to refuse Bai Jingyan's plea for help earlier.

But after careful consideration and weighing the pros and cons, he had decided to help Bai Jingyan this once.

The reason was simple: Bai Jingyan had cooperated with him before, and the person who could get Bai Jingyan into this state was likely to find out about his relationship with Bai Jingyan.

If it's a blessing, it's not a disaster; if it's a disaster, you can't avoid it!

Since he couldn't stay out of it, he might as well abandon all concerns and make a risky investment.

Bai Jingyan was one of the most unique people Li Tianran had ever met. He was decisive, ruthless, and crazy enough.

But now he was in danger, disheveled and miserable.

This was the best time to invest!

Now, as long as he invested a small amount in Bai Jingyan, the returns would be a thousandfold, ten thousandfold, when Bai Jingyan regained his footing in the future!

Li Tianran didn't think Bai Jingyan would die here.

It was a gut feeling.

An extremely keen intuition!

In the future world, this technology fanatic would definitely have a place.

"I need her to live." Bai Jingyan turned to look at Li Tianran. He didn't ask for medicine or a scalpel, because Nan Nan's injuries were too severe. Even he didn't have the confidence to save Nan Nan through surgery.

Li Tianran took a deep breath, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned. "I can keep her alive."

As soon as he said this, Li Tianran noticed that Bai Jingyan's body seemed to relax.

"Then what can you give me?" Li Tianran looked at Bai Jingyan's face, asking very seriously, "We've only done one transaction before, and there's no real relationship between us. Why do you think you can save her with just empty words?"

Bai Jingyan was silent for a moment before saying, "I've lost everything."

"But you still have yourself." Li Tianran smiled and pointed at Bai Jingyan. "I haven't figured out what to get from you yet, but I want you to remember that you owe me a life."

Bai Jingyan's eyes flickered. "Okay."

Clap!

"I don't quite trust your words." Li Tianran opened his palm, revealing a metallic button-like object flashing in his palm. "This is a button bomb. I'm going to bury it in your frontal bone. If you forget your promise, then your head will... boom!"

Li Tianran made an exploding gesture with his hands, then smiled and looked at Bai Jingyan. "It's up to you to decide whether to accept it or not."

Li Tianran's conditions were harsh.

The only weakness of an atavistic Evolver was in the brain. Li Tianran's move undoubtedly placed Bai Jingyan's entire life firmly in his hands.

This was a condition that was difficult to accept.

If Li Tianran went back on his word and used the button bomb to force Bai Jingyan to work for him, Bai Jingyan would have no power to resist.

Agreeing to Li Tianran's condition was like putting a collar on a wolf king. No matter how unwilling he was, he couldn't escape Li Tianran's control!

"She doesn't have much time left. Make a decision quickly." Li Tianran glanced at Nan Nan lying on the bed and said calmly.

A self-deprecating smile appeared on the corner of Bai Jingyan's mouth. "Life is always like this. After paying off one person's debt, you owe another... But at least I can pay back the living; there will be no more chances for the dead."

"I agree."

Bai Jingyan nodded calmly.

Clap!

A small spider-shaped robot appeared on Li Tianran's shoulder. It quickly jumped onto Bai Jingyan's head and used a sharp scalpel to cut open Bai Jingyan's scalp and frontal bone!

The process looked extremely bloody.

Bai Jingyan trembled until the spider-shaped robot completely inserted the button bomb into his brain. His body began to heal itself, and the wounds began to close automatically.

Clap clap clap!

Applause rang out.

A smile appeared on Li Tianran's face, and he finally relaxed. He looked at Bai Jingyan and said, "Congratulations, you passed my test."

"What are you talking about?" Bai Jingyan was stunned.

"That's not a bomb, it's just a detector, it doesn't have any destructive power." Li Tianran laughed. "However, it at least proves that you're not an absolutely cold and ruthless person. You also have warmth and humanity."

"Only someone like you is worth investing in, someone I'm willing to invest in!"

"Would anyone dare to associate with a truly heartless, ruthless viper who disregards all life?"

Bai Jingyan finally understood. At that moment, he felt a sense of exhaustion.

Li Tianran knew very well what he was doing.

True investment is never about controlling the other person's life or weaknesses and forcing them to create profits for you.

If that were the case, the other person would break free and turn on you as soon as they had the chance!

Bai Jingyan was willing to let Li Tianran control his life for this woman, which was enough to show Bai Jingyan's humanity.

If he had chosen to refuse Li Tianran, not only would Nan Nan die today, but Bai Jingyan would definitely not be able to leave this room.

Li Tianran would never let go of a heartless, ruthless viper who also knew some of his secrets!

"Let me introduce myself again, my name is Li Tianran." Li Tianran extended his palm to Bai Jingyan, smiling extremely brightly. "My friends call me Boss Li."

Bai Jingyan looked at the palm for a long time, then slowly reached out and shook Li Tianran's hand.

"My name is Bai Jingyan, my friends call me..."

"Oh right, I... don't have any friends..."

"So call me whatever you like..."