Daily Intelligence System: Financial Independence-Chapter 78: Cigarettes, Liquor, Tea, and the Mercedes-Benz GLS!

Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Cigarettes, Liquor, Tea, and the Mercedes-Benz GLS!

Sun Xiaobao was helped by Jiang Tao as they walked out of the demolition area ruins and got into the car.

The moment his butt touched the car seat, Sun Xiaobao’s heart sank as he realized something was amiss.

He forgot those ten or so kilos of rebar again!

"Forget it, seems like this wealth just wasn’t meant to be mine!"

Thinking about his miserable experience these past two days, calling to the heavens and the earth to no avail.

Sun Xiaobao was still a little shaken up at this moment.

The ten or so kilos of scrap rebar seemed like a trap set by fate just for him, luring him in twice.

In the future, he absolutely, absolutely, absolutely won’t pick it up again!

You can fall down twice in the same place, but not three times!

If he goes again, he’ll be nothing but a dog!

Jiang Tao didn’t know that Sun Xiaobao in the back seat had just set a flag for himself.

"By the way, Xiao Jiang, what brings you to this area so late at night?"

After setting the flag for himself, Sun Xiaobao looked towards Jiang Tao driving in front, curiously asking.

"I calculated that you were in trouble, so I came to save you, haha, tell me, was my calculation accurate or not."

Jiang Tao joked while driving, with a completely unserious expression on his face.

Sun Xiaobao’s question really stumped him.

Which normal person would run to a demolition area ruin in the middle of the night?

So he could only bluff his way through with a casual reply.

"Xiao Jiang, you really shouldn’t say that, we two really have a fate."

"If it wasn’t for me being a calamity star in reincarnation, with all my family members coming to a bad end, I would’ve wanted to recognize you as my godson."

Sun Xiaobao in the back seat stared blankly at Jiang Tao, and thought again of his grandson.

If his grandson were still alive, he’d probably be around Jiang Tao’s age, right?

"Old man, don’t listen to those fortune-telling charlatans."

"Who says you’re a calamity star in reincarnation. I think you’re greatly blessed and will continue to have good days ahead."

Jiang Tao, seeing he successfully changed the topic, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Haha, true, I survived two major disasters thanks to you, Xiao Jiang. You’re truly my lucky star."

"Xiao Jiang, judging by your accent, you’re not a local from Beijing, right?"

"I’m from Ping County, Ji Province—an old revolutionary base. My great-grandfather fought against the Japanese invaders and was a hero who sacrificed himself during the war."

"Descendant of a martyr, no wonder, you radiate righteousness. I bet your family upbringing was excellent."

"Are you working in Beijing or running a business? Where do you live? Renting or have you bought a place?"

"Currently renting near Xiaoshanhe, planning to bring my wife and kids over soon and find a place with better conditions."

"It’s good to bring your wife and kids over, a family should be together every day."

"Speaking of which, it’s just so coincidental, Xiao Jiang. I just had a tenant move out of a property around the new year."

"I’ll take you to see it during the day, if you like it, you can move in with your family."

"You all can stay as long as you like."

"Oh, really? How big is it? How much is the rent per month?"

"120 square meters, three bedrooms, two living rooms, two bathrooms, with a cross-ventilation layout. Why should we even talk about rent between us..."

"No way, if you don’t charge me rent, I can’t stay there, that would be taking advantage of you~"

The two chatted all the way, and by the time the Audi A6 pulled up downstairs at Sun Xiaobao’s home in Bai Gezhuang New Village District, it was already past 2 a.m.

It was late, and Jiang Tao was quite tired, so he didn’t linger.

As he was leaving, Sun Xiaobao stuffed him with two boxes of Maotai and a box of tea.

And a little surprise not mentioned beforehand, four packs of Huazi cigarettes.

The gratitude gifts Sun Xiaobao gave to Jiang Tao were worth nearly 70,000 yuan!

Moreover, Jiang Tao couldn’t refuse them.

If he refused, Sun Xiaobao would pull him back, unable to let him leave.

If he refused, it would mean he looked down on Old Sun.

If he refused, Old Sun would go back and bury himself under the floorboards again.

Jiang Tao didn’t really want to refuse, so after a symbolic gesture of decline, he "reluctantly" accepted Sun Xiaobao’s gratitude gifts.

Well, now he had enough baijiu and cigarettes to offer his father and father-in-law for the New Year, saving him the expense.

With those cigarettes, liquor, and tea, the trunk of the Audi A6 was almost full, with not much else needed.

For fish and shrimp, it’s better to buy fresh ones and cook back home.

Every year, on December 28, Jiang Tao’s village would have a big market, making it very convenient to shop.

Driving out of Bai Gezhuang New Village District, Jiang Tao found a nearby Home Inn to stay overnight.

He planned to sleep well and recharge, then head back home around two or three in the afternoon.

If the journey went smoothly, it would take about 4 hours to reach home.

It had been about a month and a half since he last left home.

Jiang Tao was indeed missing his wife and child a bit.

Thinking that he’d be able to see them today, he even smiled in his sleep.

Ring ring ring——

At 10:08 in the morning, Jiang Tao was awakened by the ring of his phone.

In a daze, he half opened his eyes, picked up the phone, and glanced at it to see the name "Du Enan" displayed on the screen.

Seeing this name, Jiang Tao instantly snapped awake, sitting up quickly from the bed.

Was this lady also calling to thank him?

Thinking of the intel mentioning "Du Enan’s friendship and ownership of a Mercedes GLS",

Jiang Tao couldn’t help but feel a little excited.

Despite Old Sun’s gifts being worth around 70,000 at most,

The Mercedes GLS was valued at over a million!

If Brother Tongzi’s intel was accurate, it was like exchanging a piece of intel for a life and a million-plus luxury car!

At that moment, Jiang Tao’s heart couldn’t help but beat faster.

After taking a few deep breaths to calm his excitement, he then slid his finger to answer the call.

"Jiang Tao, thank you for saving my child, thank you, thank you..."

As soon as the call connected, Du Enan’s voice, full of sincerity, came through the receiver, expressing several thank-yous to Jiang Tao.

"Is the child alright now? That’s good to hear."

"Yes, I’m planning to head back home this afternoon."

"Alright, okay..."

"Okay, I’ll come by this morning."

"..."

The phone call went on for seven or eight minutes before they hung up.

After ending the call, Jiang Tao got out of bed, took a shower in the bathroom, and instantly felt much more refreshed.

He dressed and went downstairs to check out.

Half an hour later, Jiang Tao arrived downstairs at Wanxianghui, parking directly in the underground parking lot.

He took the elevator to the first floor, and Wanxianghui was still bustling with lively crowds.

Jiang Tao noticed that the prominent black Mercedes GLS was no longer there.

In its place was a gemstone blue GLS of the same model.

On stage, He Jing was interacting and rousing the crowd with a middle-aged woman, wishing she’d win a big prize like the "handsome guy from yesterday".

Hearing her being referred to as "yesterday’s handsome guy", Jiang Tao chuckled to himself.

"Mr. Jiang, you’re here! President Du asked me to wait for you here to take you upstairs directly."

In a dazed moment, an eager staff member from yesterday approached and greeted him warmly.

"Alright, thank you."

Jiang Tao nodded, following the female employee into the staff-exclusive elevator up to the 8th floor.

It was the same office as yesterday.

Seeing Jiang Tao again, Du Enan’s demeanor was completely different than yesterday.

"Jiang Tao, thank you for your warning, thank you, thank you."

"After listening to you early morning, I went to the hospital and it was exactly as you said, the child was in a critical condition."

"I had just had an examination done yesterday, everything was normal, and the next one was scheduled five days later."

"If it weren’t for your warning, I can’t imagine what might have happened..."

As Du Enan spoke, she was filled with another wave of fear, tears streaming down her face.

Facing the lament of a woman he wasn’t too familiar with, Jiang Tao could only offer verbal consolation from the side.

When talking about the child, Du Enan gave off a tender and vulnerable vibe.

But talking about other business, she immediately reverted back to her businesswoman persona.

Jiang Tao witnessed what it truly means to be efficient and decisive.

Without a word, Du Enan brought out a "Gift Agreement" and asked Jiang Tao to sign it.

A Mercedes GLS worth over a million was offered just like that, with no room for rejection.

Knowing Jiang Tao lacked a Beijing license indicator, Du Enan even included the license plate in the gift.

Of course, the license plate couldn’t be transferred regularly, so it was still affiliated with Wanxianghui.

Having a Beijing plate made things much smoother for Jiang Tao when conducting affairs in Beijing.