Ye Wantong's eyes flickered slightly, a sly smile appearing on her face. She beckoned Lin Xiaotian with a slender finger. "Since you already know I'm a wealthy little heiress, have you ever thought about coming to rely on me directly?"
Lin Xiaotian chuckled, "Rely on you for what?"
"No matter how much money you have in the future, you'll always be a milk bottle for my son."
"You promised this yourself, you can't forget it."
Ye Wantong rolled her eyes. "President Zhang will probably be here soon. He hasn't been out of the city for long, and I've already sent someone to pick him up."
"He said he wants to thank you personally when he arrives."
Lin Xiaotian smiled, "No need for thanks. After all, we were paid, and he's your partner. I imagine he'll want me to give him some pointers."
"Definitely. He just went through such a major incident, it was a near-death experience."
Ye Wantong's eyes held a hint of admiration. "He must believe everything you say now. You could ask him to do anything excessive, and he'd probably do it without hesitation. And he's indeed facing great trouble lately."
"This trouble will be resolved within the next few days. Once his competitors are completely defeated, he can become the biggest supplier in this region, bar none."
"Business competition is often this cruel. It's only in the final desperate moments that true danger arises."
The two waited in the villa for about half an hour before a car pulled up to the entrance.
President Zhang got out of the car, not caring about his disheveled appearance, and rushed into the villa. When he saw Lin Xiaotian, tears welled up in his eyes. He took a few steps forward and fell to his knees before Lin Xiaotian with a thud, his face filled with immense regret.
"Little Immortal, it was all my fault before. I didn't heed your words, and that's why my brothers met their unfortunate end."
"I'm sorry, it's all my fault. Little Immortal, can you please show me the way again?"
The latter sentence was what he truly wanted to say. Although his bodyguards were all his trusted subordinates, he was alive now. The deceased were gone, and he could only offer more compensation.
What was truly important now was to decisively defeat his competitor. Only then could he bring solace to the souls of his fallen brothers.
Lin Xiaotian smiled, "President Zhang, there's no need to be so self-deprecating. You are very capable yourself, otherwise, you wouldn't have achieved what you have. The guidance I gave you before was simply to help you avoid danger.
"Now that your danger has passed, you will soar to success. At least for the next few years, your destiny won't change drastically. As for what happens later, who can say for sure?"
"If you insist on me showing you the way, then you should hide your identity and return to your territory. They are in the open, and you are in the dark."
"I believe you already know what to do. Go back now, and try to keep your movements secret. Those people don't know you're still alive yet."
Upon hearing this, President Zhang's eyes blazed with intense confidence.
As long as Lin Xiaotian didn't mention any further calamities, he was confident he could catch his opponent completely off guard.
"Thank you, Little Immortal, for your guidance. Once I overcome this phase, my cooperation with President Ye will become an eternal alliance. We will support each other no matter what."
Having witnessed Lin Xiaotian's prowess, he now felt nothing but reverence for him.
Possessing such immense power and the ability to foresee life and death, he was undoubtedly an extraordinary master. To befriend such a person would bring him unparalleled benefits.
Life is long, and who could guarantee they would never encounter trouble?
Lin Xiaotian smiled brightly, "If there's nothing else, I'll be going. You should rest well here tonight. Tomorrow, let Little Tongtong arrange a car for you, and then you can head directly to your territory."
"Rest well tonight, no need to rush. What belongs to you won't run away, and no one can snatch it from you."
Hearing this, President Zhang's face was filled with deep gratitude. "Thank you, Little Immortal, for your guidance. I will remember this kindness forever."
A brilliant smile appeared on Lin Xiaotian's face. "Take this jade pendant. It's like another gift for your inventory. Although it might seem useless to you now, you might find a use for it in the future."
"This will at least give you more confidence."
President Zhang hadn't expected to receive another jade pendant. He had seen the one he was wearing when he climbed out of the water; it was already covered in cracks and had lost its former radiance.
To receive another treasure unexpectedly made his face light up with even greater excitement.
His eyes were filled with gratitude. "Thank you, Little Immortal."
Lin Xiaotian waved his hand, winked at Ye Wantong, and then walked out of the villa.
He was too lazy to bother with any further discussions. Ye Wantong was fully capable of handling business matters.
Glancing at the sky, Lin Xiaotian decided to get some food from a hotel. Not long after he drove out of the villa complex, he approached a bend in the road.
Cars would always slow down here. As his speed decreased, a figure suddenly emerged from the bushes.
His reaction speed was incredibly fast. The moment the figure appeared, he slammed on the brakes.
The person who landed on the ground was clearly not expecting Lin Xiaotian to brake so suddenly and so quickly. They paused slightly on the ground.
However, they quickly recovered and crawled a few more steps towards Lin Xiaotian's car.
Lin Xiaotian's lips curved into a mischievous smile. "Well, well, looks like I've run into a scammer today."
"You've got some nerve trying to pull a stunt like this in front of me!"
He reversed the car.
The person on the ground looked dejected and angry. They got up and started to jog after him, while the smile on Lin Xiaotian's lips grew even more pronounced.
He reversed slowly, just fast enough for the man to keep up.
After reversing for nearly a kilometer, Lin Xiaotian saw the man gasping for breath, his legs unable to run any further. He rolled down the car window and called out with a smile, "Keep chasing!"