After Switching Bodies, the Mad Overbearing CEO Takes Over the Entertainment Industry-Chapter 128 - : A Five Million Deal, Will You Take It?
Chapter 128 -128: A Five Million Deal, Will You Take It?
He had entirely forgotten what he had once promised Ji Tian.
Seeing Ji Tian’s indifferent expression, he felt somewhat panicked, but he thought that this was his life, and it shouldn’t be controlled by others. With that stubbornness, he walked away without looking back.
Ji Qilin stood at the doorway to let him pass and only after Ji Weinan had walked away did he call out, “Tiantian.”
Ji Tian glanced at him. Unlike before, she did not excitedly run to his side but instead responded expressionlessly, “Second brother, what is it?”
Ji Qilin approached, his gentle eyes helpless, and he reached out to ruffle her hair, “Your third brother is going through a rebellious phase, his mind isn’t clear. Don’t take it too hard on him.”
Ji Tian looked down, “Oh.”
After a moment, she looked up, blinking her innocent doe eyes at him, “Third brother is still young, but you won’t blame me on behalf of others like he does right now, will you?”
Ji Qilin was a very rational man, extremely intelligent. After quietly observing Ji Tian for a few seconds, he gently smiled and promised, “Second brother will always stand by your side, right or wrong.”
Having experienced Ji Weinan’s false promises, Ji Tian was immune to such ethereal words. She smiled slightly, “Okay.”
“Do you want to come play in my lab? Mom asked me to teach you some pharmacology.”
Ji Tian shook her head, “Not now.”
“Okay, let me know when you want to, I’ll take you,” Ji Qilin said, then left.
He had come to see her because she was back. As he reached the doorway, he added, “I brought the roast chicken you love, it’s on the table.”
After he left, Ji Tian again lay on the bed, calling in her mind for the King of Competition: “I want to increase my skill points, I have some questions.”
She hadn’t yet allocated the Faith Value she had obtained yesterday; there were five points.
When the King of Competition appeared, holding a bath brush in his hand, he said, “Speak!”
Ji Tian asked, “Is there a limit to these values?”
King of Competition, “There is, each metric can only reach a maximum of fifteen. Any excess will automatically go to Life Value, but since you have the shortest binding as host, Life Value is considered ineffective. When each category is maxed out, the host can choose to accumulate and unlock the next permanent skill early.”
Ji Tian, “… Don’t be so absolute, who says I’ll definitely die at twenty-five?”
King of Competition responded with a slight smile, “Because very few achieve 100 percent.”
“What if I max out my Strength Value, can I break a large bell with one hand?” Ji Tian suddenly wondered how strong she could get with her Strength Value.
King of Competition paused before replying, “Thinking too much. Your strength must align with this world. It won’t compare to some of this world’s hidden ancient martial families. The main use of Strength Value is to improve your physical health and enhance your maximum endurance.”
Ji Tian, “…” got her hopes up for nothing.
She added three points to her Luck Value and two to her Wisdom Value.
Currently, her Luck Value was quite high, already at nine, and she allocated points to Wisdom Value because she had promised the old man to learn medicine. She hadn’t been exposed to the medical field since she studied law, but with the help of her Never Forget skill, she could understand faster.
As soon as she thought about it, her phone rang—an unfamiliar number. Ji Tian stared at it for a few seconds before answering.
“Hello? Dear student, done with your program? When will you visit the Li Family? I can’t chase away my unfilial grandson, can you come up with a solution?”
Ji Tian moved the phone away to check the number, her expression odd, “How did you get my number?”
“Hey, you’re my good apprentice. When will you come and memorize some medical books? Once you memorize them, I’ll teach you the basics of medicine. I believe you’ll do as well as my unfilial grandson’s apprentice.”
Ji Tian raised an eyebrow, “What if I run into Shen Zhiyi at the Li Family? Don’t let her think I followed her there, then she’ll say I’m targeting her again.”
“Don’t worry, it’s just me in Li Family. I’ll send you the address, come over when you’re free.”
Li Hongjin hung up, and a string of addresses was sent via text message, clearly outside the Capital City boundary. Ji Tian watched silently for a minute before turning off the screen to eat the roast chicken.
The phone rang again the next second, Ji Tian answered without thinking, irked, “What now!”
After five seconds of silence, a pleasing male voice came through, “Miss Ji, hello.”
Ji Tian frowned slightly, “Who is this?”
“I’m the owner of Lanzhu Pavilion, Lin Shihuan.”
Ji Tian’s memory jogged; she suddenly recalled the last time she helped Lanzhu Pavilion identify Tang Five Generation Secret Color Porcelain with her Treasure Identification Skill and treated the owner to a meal. She cleared her throat slightly, “Mr. Lin, good to hear from you. What can I do for you?”
Lin Shihuan chuckled lightly, continuing, “Last time I treated you to a $50,000 meal, just small change. This time, I have a five million deal for you, are you interested?”
He cut to the chase, not even giving Ji Tian room to refuse but flashing the potential payment first.
Five million.
Ji Tian was interested, yet cautious.
In a casual tone, “That’s a lot of money. You’re not asking me to do something illegal, are you? And… what if it’s not successful, and you don’t pay? Wouldn’t that be a wasted trip for me?”
Lin Shihuan directly addressed her concerns, “It’s legal and doesn’t put you at risk because your Treasure Identification Skill is exceptional, and I just need your expertise. Whether successful or not, I’ll give you five million just to make friends, how’s that?”
Five million just to make friends? Pretty generous.
Ji Tian no longer hesitated, smilingly she replied, “Sure, when will you pay?”
“Next month, the Wen Family is hosting an auction that many will attend. It’s stirred up a lot because of an uncertain ‘Inheritance Order.’ I’ll set up an identity for you, and right after the auction, I’ll pay you. How does that sound?”
So, Lin Shihuan wanted her to verify the authenticity of the item, and if real, he’d probably try to secure it. Ji Tian didn’t overthink it and agreed, “Oh, sure, just call me when it’s time.”
After hanging up and not caring about the location of the auction, she just wanted to make sure to earn that money.
The next day, Ji Tian returned to Imperial City Academy after a long absence.
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Only upon seeing the cherry blossoms blooming on both sides of the flower bed did she totally lose her composure.
Today was October 7—cherry blossoms blooming in the school?
Meanwhile, Bai Tingyu was already wearing his sports attire and playing basketball at the school’s sports ground, rallying a bunch of little fangirls cheering him on. Among them was also Jian Chuyi, who was the most enthusiastic. After Bai Tingyu scored a spectacular three-pointer, all the girls cried.
Occasional female voices carried over.
“Who knows how I survived the days without Mr. Bai, wuwuwu, I’m so envious of Shen Zhiyi, that woman, she monopolized Mr. Bai for a full five days!”
