Chapter 226: New Intelligence: An Informant, And Scrap Iron Whose Tuina Massage Book Price Has Skyrocketed!
【Today’s Intelligence01】:
You had contact with Zhu Haibin, the General Manager of Jinwei Welding Materials, yesterday and obtained related intelligence—
The team leader of Jinwei Welding Materials’ powder mixing workshop, Zhou Jianqiang, has been colluding with scrap recycler Su Zhiyong to steal the company’s precious metal powder for many years.
To date, this has caused losses of over a million yuan to the company.
Reporting this to Zhu Haibin will allow for timely loss prevention and earn you a 100,000 yuan reporting reward from the company!
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“……”
Seeing the first piece of intelligence refreshed today, Jiang Tao felt speechless.
The workshop team leader colluding with the scrap recycler to steal the company’s precious metal powder for profit.
Truly, it’s hard to guard against thieves in your own house!
Jiang Tao doesn’t understand the welding material industry, nor does he know what kind of metal powder is so valuable.
But since System Brother provided him with this intelligence, it must be true.
Even without the 100,000 yuan bonus, Jiang Tao wouldn’t let such a thing continue.
He is about to invest in Jinwei Welding Materials, so Zhou Jianqiang and Su Zhiyong stealing from the company is equivalent to stealing from him.
“I need to have a good talk with Old Zhu about this tomorrow!”
“The company has significant loopholes in resource management; we need to strengthen it in the future!”
After a brief analysis of the first piece of intelligence for the day, Jiang Tao’s mind stirred, and he continued to flip through the second.
【Today’s Intelligence02】:
You gave Bai Yulan a sleep-aid massage at the White Magnolia Hotel yesterday, triggering related intelligence—
In Bai Yulan’s office, there is a book titled 《Tuina Massage》 on the bookshelf, which is a special item.
Upon acquiring ownership of this book and studying it, you will master system-level tuina massage skills.
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“System-level tuina massage?”
Upon seeing the special book mentioned in the second piece of intelligence, Jiang Tao’s eyes lit up.
“System-level” skills have very significant effects.
Just like the “system-level freestyle combat” he obtained during a special mission before.
With Jiang Tao’s current physique, plus the “system-level freestyle combat” he acquired.
The combat effectiveness he displays is quite terrifying!
If he were to participate in the Olympics, the championship would undoubtedly be his.
The “tuina massage” book mentioned in this intelligence leans more towards practicality.
As the saying goes, having more skills is never a burden; it’s good to have an additional skill.
“I need to find a way to get this book before returning to the Capital City.”
“Asking Sister Bai for the book shouldn’t be difficult.”
Jiang Tao’s mind stirred, and he continued to look at the last piece of intelligence for today.
【Today’s Intelligence03】:
You had contact with Niu Baoguo from the Niu Village Scrap Recycling Station yesterday and obtained related intelligence—
In two months, the price of “Unified Scrap Iron” will experience a surge.
（Price: 1750 yuan/ton → 2850 yuan/ton.）
Stockpiling in advance can lead to considerable revenue.
【Note 1】: The host can stockpile a maximum of 2000 tons. Beyond this amount, prices will fall due to uncontrollable factors.
【Note 2】: The host cannot explicitly or implicitly invite others to invest in this project together.
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“Scrap iron prices will surge?”
Seeing the last piece of intelligence refreshed today, Jiang Tao’s eyes lit up again.
Although the System Brother restricted stockpiling to 2000 tons, according to the price trend mentioned in the intelligence.
Earning about 1000 yuan per ton.
2000 tons could yield 2 million yuan!
Although the price increase won’t happen for another two months, it’s still an excellent investment opportunity!
Based on the current price of “Unified Scrap Iron.”
Stockpiling 2000 tons of scrap iron would cost around 3.5 million yuan.
This investment is not a significant one for Jiang Tao.
“I can entrust Lily’s Godfather and Godmother to handle the scrap iron recycling.”
“After selling the goods, I’ll give them a share.”
“If they want to stockpile themselves, they can also join in.”
After analyzing the last piece of intelligence, Jiang Tao glanced at the Green Water Ghost on his wrist.
Unconsciously, it was already past midnight.
Thinking about participating in Ping County’s first Health Run tomorrow morning.
And his goal is to win the championship and complete the 【Bring Glory to the Team】 mission.
Although he was confident, he still needed to be steady to avoid any mishaps.
“Sleep, sleep, I’ll take care of the race tomorrow, and then the mission.”
“Only victory is allowed, no defeat. Go!”
Muttering softly to boost his confidence, Jiang Tao’s mind stirred, and he closed the system interface.
Taking a few deep breaths to calm his emotions.
Jiang Tao spent 66 yuan to activate 『Sleep Mode』 and began to sleep.
At the same time.
In a business room at a Hanting Hotel less than 300 meters from Xicheng Huafu Residential Area.
Fang Yunpeng and his disciple Jia Feng were still live-streaming in front of their mobile phones.
As professional marathon bounty hunters, they both knew how important adequate sleep was before a race.
However, they didn’t take this Health Run in Ping County very seriously.
Huo Chenyang could obtain the participant list through connections.
Fang Yunpeng also had his own channels to get the list.
As the saying goes, know yourself and your enemy, and you will win every battle.
As a professional marathon runner among amateur athletes, Fang Yunpeng had thoroughly researched some top figures in the domestic and international running circles.
He also had a clear understanding of his own strength.
While his strength was at the ceiling level for amateur runners in China.
Blindly participating would likely only result in him being a pacemaker time and time again.
One must use strategy to find opportunities and stand on the podium.
The promotion for Ping County’s first Health Run was not widespread, and participants were basically running enthusiasts from the province and nearby cities.
The information Fang Yunpeng obtained showed no familiar names among the registered participants.
Moreover, the race was only 15 kilometers long, not even a half marathon.
For an elite runner like him, who runs full marathons all year round, this distance was child’s play.
He felt his chances of winning this race were over 90%!
Therefore, both the master and disciple had relaxed considerably psychologically.
Normally, before every race, they would go to bed no later than 9 PM.
Today, it was already past midnight, and they were still live-streaming.
While psychological relaxation was one factor, the generous gifts from viewers in the live stream were another!
“Brother Peng is definitely getting first place this time! I’ll go to the starting line tomorrow to take photos for Brother Peng!”
“I heard the bonus for first place this time is only 5,000 yuan, which is really a bit stingy; it’s not even as much as the third place prize in other cities.”
“It’s a small county race, how grand can it be? 5,000 yuan is quite a lot.”
“I feel like Brother Peng’s disciple also has a high chance of getting on the podium this time; there aren’t many top competitors in a small race.”
“I heard Brother Liang is also running; this time, several streamers from our Shi City will take all the top spots.”
“Hahaha, too brutal, why don’t you leave a podium spot for Ping County?”
“It’s hard for their small county to hold a Health Run race, and then the rankings and bonuses are all taken by citizens from your city. How sad!”
Over a thousand night owls still awake in Fang Yunpeng’s live stream chimed in with jokes, as if the race had already ended and the results were settled.
“Hahaha, it’s a race, everyone competes fairly, survival of the fittest. Everyone running and striving with all their might is the spirit of sports.”
“As for rankings and bonuses, they are not important in my eyes; I never pay attention to them.”
Fang Yunpeng said with a smile in front of the camera, a nonchalant expression on his face.
“Look, look, this is the composure of a Great God!”
“I give Fang Peng’s show-off a perfect score!”
“Composure comes from strength!”
“Brother Peng, you must crush that Ping County Running Group and show them the strength of our Shi City Running Group this time!”
“Last time at the Junlebao speed run, Brother Peng couldn’t compete due to injury, letting the leader of the Ping County Running Group get a great bargain; you must win it back this time!”
“Crush them!”
The netizens in the live stream were all eager to stir up trouble.
They were all egging Fang Yunpeng on in his live stream.
Although Fang Yunpeng and Jia Feng appeared amiable and indifferent on the surface.
The truth is, the two of them were here for revenge this time.
For this purpose, Fang Yunpeng and Jia Feng, master and disciple, even gave up a race with a higher bonus.
Previously, at a 10km speed run event held by Junlebao in Shi City.
Due to staying up very late with his girlfriend the night before the race, Jia Feng, in poor condition, lost to Huo Chenyang, who performed exceptionally, by less than 5 seconds.
The championship that was supposed to be a sure thing, and Fang Yunpeng had already prepared follow-up plans for publicity and follower growth for Jia Feng.
As a result, Huo Chenyang snatched the championship, disrupting the master and disciple’s plans.
Ever since then, the master and disciple had held a grudge against Huo Chenyang in their hearts.
They had been waiting for an opportunity to get back at him.
This Health Run event in Ping County was a good opportunity.
To participate in this race in Ping County, the master and disciple even turned down a race with a higher bonus and a sure win.
They even invited some skilled friends from the running circle to join in the fun.
The first Health Run event held in Ping County was of great significance to Ping County and its running community.
However, it would also be quite amusing if none of the top 10 finishers were from Ping County.
Around 1 AM, Fang Yunpeng finally ended the live stream.
“Fengzi, run well tomorrow. I’ll pace for you and help you get on the podium.”
Fang Yunpeng patted his disciple’s shoulder with a confident expression.
“Hehe, thank you, Master. I’m already imagining Huo Chenyang’s pathetic expression tomorrow.”
Jia Feng chuckled twice.
It was a rare opportunity for revenge, and with his master by his side, he felt the race was a sure win.
The master and disciple chatted a bit more, then Jia Feng bid farewell and returned to his room to sleep.
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“Husband, husband, get up quickly to eat breakfast, or we’ll be late~”
At 5 AM, Jiang Tao, who was sleeping soundly, was woken up by Xu Li.
Although he had slept less than 5 hours last night.
Thanks to 『Sleep Mode』, Jiang Tao’s body had recovered.
Breakfast was a carefully prepared sandwich with baked bread, eggs, ham, and lettuce by his mother-in-law.
While Jiang Tao was eating breakfast, Xu Li meticulously helped him organize the sports equipment he would need for the competition.
Quick-dry vest, shorts, sweatband, running shoes, and a waist pack.
As well as functional drinks like energy gels and salt capsules for replenishing energy.
And a sports camera for filming.
Xu Li and Xu Sha would also serve as photographers today, responsible for shooting footage of the day’s race.
The footage they shot would be given to Shan Yang, who was already working in the Capital City, to create a vlog.
This race vlog would be the first video for Jiang Tao’s new account on Kuaidou.
“Brother-in-law, the race starts in about two hours. Are you nervous now? What are your expectations for this competition?”
While Jiang Tao was eating, Xu Sha held a DJI Pocket 3 and conducted a pre-race interview with him.
“What’s there to be nervous about? I have only one goal: the championship, the championship, the championship~”
Jiang Tao clenched his fist towards Xu Sha’s camera, a confident smile on his face.
Xu Sha playfully stuck out her tongue and asked with a smile:
“I heard the championship bonus is 5,000 yuan this time. Brother-in-law, how do you plan to spend the money after winning?”
Jiang Tao smiled and said, “I’m not interested in the money; I just want to experience the atmosphere of the race. You and your sister can split it.”
“Hehe, really, brother-in-law? Thank you, brother-in-law!”
Xu Sha’s face lit up with joy upon hearing that she could split the money.
“Hey, aren’t you two discussing things a bit too far ahead? The race hasn’t even started, and you’re already talking about how to spend the prize money.”
Xu Li was amused by the lively banter between the two.
“Hehe, let me interview Ms. Xu Li next. Do you have any expectations for your husband’s race, or is there anything you want to tell him?”
As Xu Sha spoke, she turned the camera towards Xu Li, who was organizing Jiang Tao’s clothes.
Xu Li gently brushed a strand of hair from her ear, looked at the camera, and said softly:
“As long as you finish safely, your health is the most important thing.”
Xu Li said this while looking at Jiang Tao, who was eating bread, her eyes full of love for him.
“I believe that with his sister’s blessings, Brother-in-law will run even faster and finish safely.”
Xu Sha saw her older sister’s infatuation kicking in again and couldn’t help but be fed another dog food.
Soon, after finishing breakfast, Jiang Tao began to change into his racing gear.
A light blue short-sleeved shirt from Qinggong, paired with Qinggong quick-dry compression shorts.
On his feet were a pair of Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2 running shoes.
With ZoomX foam and carbon plate core technology, these shoes have been comprehensively upgraded in terms of comfort and durability.
The top three marathon runners at the previous DJ Olympics wore these shoes.
With his slender physique, Jiang Tao, dressed in this sportswear, looked quite like a professional athlete.
“My husband is so handsome~”
Seeing Jiang Tao after he changed, Xu Li couldn’t help but lean in and kiss him on the cheek.
“Brother-in-law is very handsome, but before you show affection, please notify the irrelevant people to leave, okay~”
Xu Sha, caught off guard by another wave of affection between her sister and brother-in-law, felt like she didn’t need breakfast anymore; she was already full!
“Little Tao, you look great in that outfit. Keep up the good work~ We’ll all be cheering for you!”
“Experience first, results second. Don’t push yourself too hard.”
The mother-in-law and father-in-law were increasingly fond of their son-in-law.
“Dad, you can do it~ You definitely can~”
Jiang Xue, who had just woken up, also came out of the room, rubbing her eyes as she cheered for Jiang Tao.
