Lin Xiaotian had just walked out of the Chu Group building.
His phone rang, and a bright smile appeared on his face as he saw the caller ID.
He knew this girl would definitely call him.
"Girl, I just received the news that you're going to auction those jade pendants this afternoon at three o'clock, but have you considered something? If you put those jade pendants up for auction, many people will target you. They'll be very curious about where these things came from."
"Aren't you afraid of causing yourself a lot of trouble?"
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by Ye Wantong's laughter: "I'm not afraid at all. At worst, I'll just give you up."
"You're so powerful, anyone who causes trouble for you will be in for a bad time."
Lin Xiaotian raised an eyebrow. He knew this girl was joking and said directly, "It seems you've already figured out how to deal with such trouble. I won't be going to the auction, right?"
"Who said you're not coming? Don't forget how much this thing will be auctioned for. I'm going to transfer it to you."
"I'm just the initial investor. The main goal is to enhance the reputation of our jewelry store. Once our jewelry store's reputation is established, the income will skyrocket."
"You can come here and help me keep things in order. If anyone tries to cause trouble, you can beat them up soundly."
Lin Xiaotian smiled and said, "Girl, you like me so much, but you haven't given me any labor fees."
"How much do you want? I'll transfer it to you right now. You're not short of money anyway," Ye Wantong said without hesitation.
Their relationship had long been closer than friends.
The smile on Lin Xiaotian's face became even brighter. "Money can't move my heart."
"You should consider if you can give me other compensation?"
"For example, you..."
He deliberately drew out his words.
Ye Wantong's somewhat annoyed voice came from the phone: "You scoundrel, are you trying to take advantage of me again? I'm telling you, forget about it. I will never let you take advantage of me so easily, or you won't cherish it!"
"Besides, you haven't even pursued me. Even if you did, I wouldn't agree. Hmph!"
She let out a delicate hmph.
The call was hung up directly.
Lin Xiaotian smiled and put his phone in his pocket. Before that, however, he replied with two words.
He walked to where his car was parked, intending to drive there directly. However, as soon as he sat in the car, his brows twitched slightly.
A brilliant smile also appeared on his face.
"Shouldn't I change the lock on my car these past two days? This is the second time someone has sat in the back seat of my car."
"Do you know what happened to the first person who sat in here?"
Upon hearing this, the figure sitting in the back seat snorted, "Lin Xiaotian, I know you're very strong, but no matter how strong you are, can you be stronger than current weapons?"
"Besides, I'm not here to cause trouble for you today, but to deliver a message."
"This is the first time I've seen someone deliver a message in such a way. Do you really think anyone can just get into my car?"
Lin Xiaotian smiled and said, "The car door is already welded shut for you."
"I don't care where you're from or what you want to do. If you get into my car, you have to leave something behind. I'm not interested in the message you mentioned. What I want to know is what you can offer as compensation."
"You broke the lock on my car. This car is a gift from my most beloved wife."
The figure in the back seat gritted his teeth, "Don't you understand what I'm saying?"
"I'm here to deliver a message, not to cause trouble. We have no enmity. If you want to offend me, the consequences could be dire."
Lin Xiaotian turned his head and slapped him.
"Slap!"
A crisp slap echoed.
The figure's face was turned to the side, and he instinctively raised his hand to cover it. The burning pain felt so real.
"You dare to hit me?"
"Are you crazy? You didn't even let me finish speaking..."
Before he could finish speaking, Lin Xiaotian slapped him again.
Lin Xiaotian's smile remained brilliant: "I said I'm not interested in what you have to say."
"And why are you putting on a show in front of me?"
"You came here deliberately to give me information, and your attitude doesn't seem like a good person. Aren't you just trying to lure me with some information to get some benefit from me?"
"Don't tell me it's not true. You said yourself that we have no enmity, so it's impossible for you to have unprovoked affection."
"Tell me, who sent you? And what do you want me to do?"
"Confess honestly, and I can let you go back intact. Otherwise, you might be carried back."
Hearing this, the figure was furious, his chest almost exploding. His eyes were filled with immense rage.
"You little brat, I think you're crazy."
"Today, I..."
"Slap, slap!"
Two consecutive slaps left the figure dizzy. Lin Xiaotian pushed open the car door, then opened the rear door and reached in, grabbing the figure by the neck and pulling him out of the car.
The parking spot was in a corner of the company. He had returned a bit late, and most parking spaces were occupied. There was no one else around, and it wasn't yet the end of working hours, so it was quiet.
Lin Xiaotian sneered, "I said, don't put on a show in front of me."
"I don't buy your act."
"I'm giving you a chance now, so you better take it. Otherwise, if your face falls to the ground, it might be crushed to pieces."
When the man was pulled out, his true appearance was revealed.
He looked to be in his thirties, with a ferocious scar on his face.
He was a little over 1.7 meters tall. Held up by Lin Xiaotian, his feet were at least thirty centimeters off the ground.
At this moment, he felt like his neck was about to be crushed. His eyes were filled with fear.
This person didn't play by the rules.
Was he really going to be choked to death?
Lin Xiaotian said with a half-smile, "It seems you don't want to talk to me anymore. But that's okay, I'll make you confess honestly."
"Coincidentally, I don't have much time to waste with you right now. I still need to go to the auction."
"Don't worry, I'll speed things up so you can say what you need to say quickly. It won't hurt too much; just bear with it."